The problem is that the cruise lines own everything. Even if Bahamians owned the retail business the cruise lines will take all the profits through the lease over the shop space (so much for rent + x% of the gross income or y% of the net profit. Either way the Bahamian loses and the cruise line wins big.
There are various people trying to sell eggs as "free range" etc. But who has the over site for this? There is no group who certifies them to be free range so how do I know what I am buying?
Standards are vital if you want me to buy their eggs. At the moment I have no confidence in what they are saying so will buy foreign, even if they are more expensive, until I am satisfied that the Bahamian product is what they say it is.
I stayed at Small Hope in the 1990's and was very impressed by the number of foreigners who stayed there for up to a week. They loved the place and many had been there 4 or 5 times before.
It shows what a wonderful product the small locally owned hotel is.By and large they are environmentally friendly. We could do with many more. They are the way to boost the tourism market.
These local owners keep the money in The Bahamas and need all the support that we can give.
The government must find a way to force the St.Georges out. The GBPA is not doing as it should under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement and its shareholders should be made to sell.
The young St. Georges are not capable to lead, they are holding Bahamians back.
The Harbour should also be taken from Hutchison. Their performance has been very poor especially right after the hurricanes. They are a heartless group of people.
Economist says...
How are they doing on the Hope Town service? I hear about Marsh Harbour but nothing about Hope Town.
On Seaplane provider urges greater Andros exposure
Posted 31 October 2017, 12:56 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
A Ft. Lauderdale direct to Andros scheduled service would do a lot for the island.
On Seaplane provider urges greater Andros exposure
Posted 31 October 2017, 12:54 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The problem is that the cruise lines own everything. Even if Bahamians owned the retail business the cruise lines will take all the profits through the lease over the shop space (so much for rent + x% of the gross income or y% of the net profit. Either way the Bahamian loses and the cruise line wins big.
On Cruise ship workers say they are being pushed out
Posted 31 October 2017, 12:51 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
There are various people trying to sell eggs as "free range" etc. But who has the over site for this? There is no group who certifies them to be free range so how do I know what I am buying?
Standards are vital if you want me to buy their eggs. At the moment I have no confidence in what they are saying so will buy foreign, even if they are more expensive, until I am satisfied that the Bahamian product is what they say it is.
On Standards essential to diversifying economy
Posted 30 October 2017, 11:30 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
A quick look at how they run their island stops will show you that the cruise lines have cut the Bahamian out. Just look at who is running the places.
On Cruise ship workers say they are being pushed out
Posted 30 October 2017, 5:03 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
This is why I have been saying that we could not afford NHI yet. We have to clean up the PHA and the Ministry of Health first.
The Bahamas does not have millions of dollars to waste.
NHI require that we fix PHA, Ministry of Health and, very importantly have an honest conversation about the mass obesity in this country.
On Doctors chief labels $89m public health gap 'a bombshell'
Posted 30 October 2017, 5 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
I stayed at Small Hope in the 1990's and was very impressed by the number of foreigners who stayed there for up to a week. They loved the place and many had been there 4 or 5 times before.
It shows what a wonderful product the small locally owned hotel is.By and large they are environmentally friendly. We could do with many more. They are the way to boost the tourism market.
These local owners keep the money in The Bahamas and need all the support that we can give.
On Resort owner: 'We're all in same boat even more'
Posted 30 October 2017, 4:10 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The government must find a way to force the St.Georges out. The GBPA is not doing as it should under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement and its shareholders should be made to sell.
The young St. Georges are not capable to lead, they are holding Bahamians back.
On Grand Lucayan needs Gov’t to ‘strong arm’
Posted 27 October 2017, 11:22 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
Davis will need to be looking over his shoulder "all the time". If the opportunity presents itself, Fred will try to become PM.
On Chairman Mitchell comes out fighting
Posted 27 October 2017, 4:41 p.m. Suggest removal
Economist says...
The Harbour should also be taken from Hutchison. Their performance has been very poor especially right after the hurricanes. They are a heartless group of people.
On The 'Holy Grail' for kickstarting Freeport
Posted 27 October 2017, 4:38 p.m. Suggest removal