the facts are known. its all in the U.S. court documents. What public comments could harm the set of facts? What does harm the procedures is secrecy. Self imposed secrecy.
ok. here is a better plan. get a bunch of DJ's in for a week. Markus Schulz, Avicii, etc. They need a break from Vegas and convert the Bahamas into a big freaking Winterfest (Miami can do it, why cant we?). 1.5 Mio USD will get you every DJ you want for a week. They have fun and the island will be packed.
see, I hope Perry cuts a deal with Biden on other things (additional scholarships for Bahamian students, free access to community colleges in Florida etc.) before giving away BEC to a US company.
I bet the U.S. Embassy had certified the integrity of Enron or AIG back in the day. With foreign investors it is very simple. Three rules: 1. Show me the money, 2. Show me the money, and 3. Show me the money. Any project needs to be secured by a completion bond that has to be deposited with our Government.
St Kitts and Nevis has broken ground on another new solar farm on the island.
The country is already home to a solar farm at the Robert L Bradshaw International Airport.
“This development that is taking place with regard to renewable energy is this government’s way of showing that it has broken oil’s 100 percent hold on our economy,” said Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas. “In St Kitts and Nevis, we no longer will read of how renewable energy can change the economic and developmental prospects of a nation. We will be able to demonstrate it here.”
The 90×90-square-metre farm, located in the field adjacent to the headquarters of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, will be capable of transferring up to 500 kilowatts of energy to the national grid.
That could save the equivalent of 40,000 gallons of fuel per year.
The project, which will be owned and operated by the island’s utility, SKELEC, is being overseen and built by energy technology company Speedtech, in cooperation with the government of Taiwan.
“Go Green is a policy of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis in promoting renewable energy,” said Taiwan Ambassador to St Kitts and Nevis Miguel Tsao. “As a close partner of this country, Taiwan will spare no effort to work closely with the government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis to fulfill this goal with all of you.”
A third farm is also in the works, planned in the countryside.
That farm will also have an output of one megawatt.
the issue is lack of knowledge and zero experience of most of the exponents of the government in doing a transaction like this. BTC is a perfect example that private companies only do the minimum to maximize their investment kept on a short leash. So key is that the contracts backing the licences are tough and benefit both parties involved.
GrassRoot says...
the facts are known. its all in the U.S. court documents. What public comments could harm the set of facts? What does harm the procedures is secrecy. Self imposed secrecy.
On Public comments ‘could harm’ BEC bribe probe
Posted 3 February 2015, 3:01 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
ok. here is a better plan. get a bunch of DJ's in for a week. Markus Schulz, Avicii, etc. They need a break from Vegas and convert the Bahamas into a big freaking Winterfest (Miami can do it, why cant we?). 1.5 Mio USD will get you every DJ you want for a week. They have fun and the island will be packed.
On Christian Council denounces Carnival: 'Immodest costumes will lead to sins of the flesh'
Posted 27 January 2015, 3:38 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
who needs a Bahamian passport or a party affiliation if you have money.
On Nygard dredge permit ‘illegal and irrational’
Posted 27 January 2015, 3:30 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
see, I hope Perry cuts a deal with Biden on other things (additional scholarships for Bahamian students, free access to community colleges in Florida etc.) before giving away BEC to a US company.
On PM gets US Gov’t ‘guarantee’ on BEC bidders’ integrity
Posted 27 January 2015, 3:17 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
I bet the U.S. Embassy had certified the integrity of Enron or AIG back in the day. With foreign investors it is very simple. Three rules: 1. Show me the money, 2. Show me the money, and 3. Show me the money. Any project needs to be secured by a completion bond that has to be deposited with our Government.
On PM gets US Gov’t ‘guarantee’ on BEC bidders’ integrity
Posted 27 January 2015, 3:14 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
May I suggest for everybody involved to disclose the bribes this time early on in the process. Thank you.
On ‘Scorched earth’ campaign delays BEC contract deal
Posted 26 January 2015, 5:43 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
seems this is a show for tourists only.I guess it should be an event for Bahamians primarily. Only if it goes to heart and soul it will last...
On Junkanoo Carnival ‘can be greatest game in town’
Posted 26 January 2015, 4:07 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
well maybe its smarter to build first the infrastructure and then the hotels. seems the two china's have different approaches.
On DNA leader urges: Disclose landfill manager’s owners
Posted 23 January 2015, 5:09 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
because of all these politics, one thing does not happen in the Bahamas. THIS:
www.caribjournal.com/2015/01/09/st-kitt…
St Kitts and Nevis has broken ground on another new solar farm on the island.
The country is already home to a solar farm at the Robert L Bradshaw International Airport.
“This development that is taking place with regard to renewable energy is this government’s way of showing that it has broken oil’s 100 percent hold on our economy,” said Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas. “In St Kitts and Nevis, we no longer will read of how renewable energy can change the economic and developmental prospects of a nation. We will be able to demonstrate it here.”
The 90×90-square-metre farm, located in the field adjacent to the headquarters of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, will be capable of transferring up to 500 kilowatts of energy to the national grid.
That could save the equivalent of 40,000 gallons of fuel per year.
The project, which will be owned and operated by the island’s utility, SKELEC, is being overseen and built by energy technology company Speedtech, in cooperation with the government of Taiwan.
“Go Green is a policy of the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis in promoting renewable energy,” said Taiwan Ambassador to St Kitts and Nevis Miguel Tsao. “As a close partner of this country, Taiwan will spare no effort to work closely with the government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis to fulfill this goal with all of you.”
A third farm is also in the works, planned in the countryside.
That farm will also have an output of one megawatt.
On DNA leader urges: Disclose landfill manager’s owners
Posted 23 January 2015, 5:07 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
the issue is lack of knowledge and zero experience of most of the exponents of the government in doing a transaction like this. BTC is a perfect example that private companies only do the minimum to maximize their investment kept on a short leash. So key is that the contracts backing the licences are tough and benefit both parties involved.
On FNM deputy questions progress of BEC reforms
Posted 22 January 2015, 2:29 p.m. Suggest removal