if students could read and write and do math, all they need is a computer to learn more. this education must happen between age 9 and 16. the basics have to be here and then the private sector will be willing to hire these kids. the 20 Mio are better used to make micro loans to small businesses.
it is interesting that the US decided not to indict the Bahamian, he got paid in USD, used the US banking system, no? Arent those the rules now US is applying as the main reason for going after FIFA? But my guess is the legal system evolves over time, ey?
not the country gets bribed. people get bribed and people take bribes and on top of that misappropriate the FIFA monies paid to the Bahamian FA. and referees for the leagues in the Bahamas don't even get their expenses reimbursed throughout the season. Life if good, ey?
GrassRoot says...
not convinced. we should simply tag onto the US system, UL, EPA, etc. We can not make it work properly anyhow.
On Standards Bureau to give commerce boost
Posted 8 June 2015, 6:05 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
early stages or not does not matter. it is either an asset or a liability. Why would this be an off balance sheet asset?
On ‘Too early’ for BOB bailout reporting
Posted 8 June 2015, 6 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
if students could read and write and do math, all they need is a computer to learn more. this education must happen between age 9 and 16. the basics have to be here and then the private sector will be willing to hire these kids. the 20 Mio are better used to make micro loans to small businesses.
On $20m plan will help train young for job market
Posted 8 June 2015, 5:24 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
who says the machine is the issue? machines work 24/7.
On Steps taken over birth records alarm
Posted 8 June 2015, 5:19 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
it is interesting that the US decided not to indict the Bahamian, he got paid in USD, used the US banking system, no? Arent those the rules now US is applying as the main reason for going after FIFA? But my guess is the legal system evolves over time, ey?
On Minnis urges no delay in charges over BEC bribe
Posted 8 June 2015, 1:39 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
I head PGM needs another term to be able to give us this answers.
On PM cannot say when Baha Mar will be open
Posted 4 June 2015, 12:45 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
I like the "better ideas" approach. This is not a war of ideas, this is a race for results. go do your job. 5 years is enough.
On Mitchell: PLP deserves second term in office
Posted 4 June 2015, 12:35 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
not the country gets bribed. people get bribed and people take bribes and on top of that misappropriate the FIFA monies paid to the Bahamian FA. and referees for the leagues in the Bahamas don't even get their expenses reimbursed throughout the season. Life if good, ey?
On Bahamas banker collected $250k FIFA bribe cheque
Posted 2 June 2015, 12:36 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
I guess all this can happen anywhere. What only happens in authoritarian, corrupt countries is this:
"However, when contacted by The Tribune, the artists did not want to speak publicly for fear of retribution."
shame on you government!!
On Bahamian entertainers not yet paid for Carnival
Posted 2 June 2015, 12:32 p.m. Suggest removal
GrassRoot says...
makes me wonder what the Bahamian FIFA cronies were able to get on the FIFA auction for votes.
On Bahamas banker collected $250k FIFA bribe cheque
Posted 1 June 2015, 2:46 p.m. Suggest removal