the only purpose of getting VAT implemented is to increase revenue for the government. So why the fuss about reduced duty rates? that would OFFSET increased revenue. Government has no interest in reducing duty rates. Good times for corrupt customs officers.
I will be looking forward to reading the regulations to the Petroleum Act. If the Government and the courts cant resolve this little issue, how should they be able to handle an oil drilling catastrophe in our blue waters.
The Pilots should apologize not the airline. If you want to screw up the economy plus pi** off people both locally as well as tourist, this is a perfect example of how to do it - fast and efficiently. Agree with some of my pre-posters, Mr. Gibson is ready for another photo-op smiling while The People eat shit from another anti-common sense agreement. You guys are fighting over an empty plate!! And with yesterday's industrial action, it got even more empty.
As a public official in this country combined with the Westminster system, you always have to act with the understanding that one day, you may need a job outside the government. So no one is burning bridges here.
Corruption does not have a color, it is non-political, however it is anti-business, anti-society and anti-economy, anti-future. You can pick any color in this country at any given time, you will always be right with your statement - almost every official is corrupt in this country. Selling "steak out tickets" at cashier at the Motor Vehicle Department is a form of corruption. Accepting invitations to events, games is a form of corruption, being wined and dined is a form of corruption. The police officer asking for a personal donation "to support his gas expenses" for issuing the criminal record is corruption. Corruption is bad for the people Tal. Its spoils them, it gives them unearned and undeserved benefits for just being in a position of power of whatever level and for doing nothing other than what they are supposed to do in the first place being paid to do by The People. Corruption needs to be brought to daylight, sun is the best disinfectant. Corruption is the real culprit in this beautiful country.
"stunned", "disbelief" are not appropriate words to use in an article describing the bribeability of a Bahamian official. Please replace with "Of course", "As usual", "only that much?". If that is not corruption, what is? Am sure, the AG will go on her deserved Christmas vacation.
GrassRoot says...
the only purpose of getting VAT implemented is to increase revenue for the government. So why the fuss about reduced duty rates? that would OFFSET increased revenue. Government has no interest in reducing duty rates. Good times for corrupt customs officers.
On Grocery retailers ‘thrown under bus’ by VAT marketing
Posted 24 December 2014, 2:45 a.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
How about to close the web shops that are not on the "Open Web Shop List"? Just an idea.
On Govt set to publish 'open web shop' list
Posted 24 December 2014, 2:40 a.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
I will be looking forward to reading the regulations to the Petroleum Act. If the Government and the courts cant resolve this little issue, how should they be able to handle an oil drilling catastrophe in our blue waters.
On Rubis, operator blame each other for gasoline leak
Posted 23 December 2014, 3:16 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
Please share what you can share. The government in the Bahamas does not care for the poorest of the poor - never has.
On VAT may be to blame for drop in donations to charity
Posted 23 December 2014, 3:14 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
The Pilots should apologize not the airline. If you want to screw up the economy plus pi** off people both locally as well as tourist, this is a perfect example of how to do it - fast and efficiently. Agree with some of my pre-posters, Mr. Gibson is ready for another photo-op smiling while The People eat shit from another anti-common sense agreement. You guys are fighting over an empty plate!! And with yesterday's industrial action, it got even more empty.
On Grounded by pilot protest
Posted 23 December 2014, 3:08 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
As a public official in this country combined with the Westminster system, you always have to act with the understanding that one day, you may need a job outside the government. So no one is burning bridges here.
On $300,000 bribe paid to win BEC contract
Posted 23 December 2014, 2:38 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
Corruption does not have a color, it is non-political, however it is anti-business, anti-society and anti-economy, anti-future. You can pick any color in this country at any given time, you will always be right with your statement - almost every official is corrupt in this country. Selling "steak out tickets" at cashier at the Motor Vehicle Department is a form of corruption. Accepting invitations to events, games is a form of corruption, being wined and dined is a form of corruption. The police officer asking for a personal donation "to support his gas expenses" for issuing the criminal record is corruption. Corruption is bad for the people Tal. Its spoils them, it gives them unearned and undeserved benefits for just being in a position of power of whatever level and for doing nothing other than what they are supposed to do in the first place being paid to do by The People. Corruption needs to be brought to daylight, sun is the best disinfectant. Corruption is the real culprit in this beautiful country.
On $300,000 bribe paid to win BEC contract
Posted 23 December 2014, 2:30 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
actually this is even better, you get paid from a failing contestant. Am sure he collected from several bidders.
On $300,000 bribe paid to win BEC contract
Posted 23 December 2014, 2:21 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
"stunned", "disbelief" are not appropriate words to use in an article describing the bribeability of a Bahamian official. Please replace with "Of course", "As usual", "only that much?". If that is not corruption, what is? Am sure, the AG will go on her deserved Christmas vacation.
On $300,000 bribe paid to win BEC contract
Posted 23 December 2014, 2:20 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
if you are around sewage too much, it seeps into your brain. not good.
On Union calls for immediate solution for disputes
Posted 19 December 2014, 2:14 p.m. Suggest removal