I am not anti-Haitian, or xenophobic. But it does seem that the Haitian embassy is refusing to do what it needs to help the citizens they claim constitutionally, but need to reside elsewhere economically. Dragging their feet is a strategy and the Bahamas is losing the fight. I am told that in certain public schools in the Bahamas, more than half of the new entrants this term are unable to speak English. Did they just arrive? Were they born in the Bahamas and if so- how did they manage to reach school age unable to speak English while living in the Bahamas? I don't think re-assessing our immigration laws demonstrates xenophobia. I think applying it only to Haitians is a problem.We need to establish and enforce laws across the board to Chinese, Dominicans, Haitians, Jamaicans, Americans, Europeans, Filipinos- ALL. Until then- we ain't serious.
Sadly he appears to be in the same vein as many politicians historically -including Mr. Miller (who at least bothered to distance himself from contracts he may, or may not have benefited from, by one degree). I am glad he pointed it out. But in Bahamian political life it is a perfect example that we are conducting business as usual despite political change. The Pot always calling kettle black and the pig always calling the butter fat. It is a merry go round that gets the country nowhere.
Miller has a point but he always goes off track: "He was referring to revelations BPL's board approved the installation of a new home security system for ex-chair Darnell Osborne and had also paid for make-up services for Mrs Osborne and others in connection with a BPL-related photo shoot." Why should they pay for services concerned with promoting the company- makeup or otherwise- and frankly she would have needed extra security for the mess she needed to sort out.
Ms. Wallace, I second Porcupine's statements above. And have to make a side note on Mr. Bannister. For years people have spoken highly of his performance and potential publicly. I was always baffled by this because my interactions with him have shown him to a bit mediocre. Not bad but certainly not exceptional in terms of ideas or leadership. I can think of many women(and men) in The Bahamas who could do a better job that him and 95 percent of the men in parliament- on both sides of the aisle- and that includes the PM. Sadly that would not include the majority of the woefully silent number of women currently elected. Mr. Bannister's handling of this case and that of the poor woman who died out west in the early hours car crash, tells me that he is a political animal and not a national asset. The Bahamas can't afford petty politics - especially with BPL- and yet every cycle we insist on dealing our selves the same cards. I have come to believe that the majority of men in this country are misogynists to the core and deeply resent women. This can't work. I can tell you that many elected officials can hardly balance a chequebook, have zero understanding of global economics, are deeply misogynist, Christians in word and not deed, limited in intelligence and people skills, morally suspect, and yet we continually put them in charge of the nation. I am running on- but the Bahamas can't go anywhere until we recognize the equality of all. We consistently seek leadership from near the bottom of the barrel and you won't find many forward thinking women there.
Freeport is not a tourism hub. It has nothing to draw even Bahamians much less foreigners to vacation. Sorry to say, there is nothing unique or special about it. The hotel is only going to be useful in a transformed economy and the fact that the government and the locals can't think of a single alternative to invest in besides tourism says a whole lot about the future of the island. Without vision the people will indeed perish.
I hate flying Bahamasair and have not done so in about ten years. I am giving them another chance later this week and bought the ticket before this brouhaha. I hope its safe and and on time. But i will take safe over on time any day.
Greentea says...
lol!
On 21 caught in police operation with US
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Greentea says...
I am not anti-Haitian, or xenophobic. But it does seem that the Haitian embassy is refusing to do what it needs to help the citizens they claim constitutionally, but need to reside elsewhere economically. Dragging their feet is a strategy and the Bahamas is losing the fight. I am told that in certain public schools in the Bahamas, more than half of the new entrants this term are unable to speak English. Did they just arrive? Were they born in the Bahamas and if so- how did they manage to reach school age unable to speak English while living in the Bahamas? I don't think re-assessing our immigration laws demonstrates xenophobia. I think applying it only to Haitians is a problem.We need to establish and enforce laws across the board to Chinese, Dominicans, Haitians, Jamaicans, Americans, Europeans, Filipinos- ALL. Until then- we ain't serious.
On Symonette: Sick teen not stateless
Posted 30 August 2018, 12:44 p.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
Sadly he appears to be in the same vein as many politicians historically -including Mr. Miller (who at least bothered to distance himself from contracts he may, or may not have benefited from, by one degree). I am glad he pointed it out. But in Bahamian political life it is a perfect example that we are conducting business as usual despite political change. The Pot always calling kettle black and the pig always calling the butter fat. It is a merry go round that gets the country nowhere.
On Miller: I wouldn't have gotten away with Moxey admission
Posted 30 August 2018, 12:33 p.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
Miller has a point but he always goes off track: "He was referring to revelations BPL's board approved the installation of a new home security system for ex-chair Darnell Osborne and had also paid for make-up services for Mrs Osborne and others in connection with a BPL-related photo shoot." Why should they pay for services concerned with promoting the company- makeup or otherwise- and frankly she would have needed extra security for the mess she needed to sort out.
On Miller: I wouldn't have gotten away with Moxey admission
Posted 30 August 2018, 10:55 a.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
Who are CBIs primary shareholders?
On Miller: I wouldn't have gotten away with Moxey admission
Posted 30 August 2018, 10:51 a.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
Ms. Wallace, I second Porcupine's statements above. And have to make a side note on Mr. Bannister. For years people have spoken highly of his performance and potential publicly. I was always baffled by this because my interactions with him have shown him to a bit mediocre. Not bad but certainly not exceptional in terms of ideas or leadership. I can think of many women(and men) in The Bahamas who could do a better job that him and 95 percent of the men in parliament- on both sides of the aisle- and that includes the PM. Sadly that would not include the majority of the woefully silent number of women currently elected. Mr. Bannister's handling of this case and that of the poor woman who died out west in the early hours car crash, tells me that he is a political animal and not a national asset. The Bahamas can't afford petty politics - especially with BPL- and yet every cycle we insist on dealing our selves the same cards. I have come to believe that the majority of men in this country are misogynists to the core and deeply resent women. This can't work. I can tell you that many elected officials can hardly balance a chequebook, have zero understanding of global economics, are deeply misogynist, Christians in word and not deed, limited in intelligence and people skills, morally suspect, and yet we continually put them in charge of the nation. I am running on- but the Bahamas can't go anywhere until we recognize the equality of all. We consistently seek leadership from near the bottom of the barrel and you won't find many forward thinking women there.
On ALICIA WALLACE: What must a woman do to convince people of her worth?
Posted 30 August 2018, 10:35 a.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
Freeport is not a tourism hub. It has nothing to draw even Bahamians much less foreigners to vacation. Sorry to say, there is nothing unique or special about it. The hotel is only going to be useful in a transformed economy and the fact that the government and the locals can't think of a single alternative to invest in besides tourism says a whole lot about the future of the island. Without vision the people will indeed perish.
On Lucayan - we’ll hit a home run
Posted 30 August 2018, 10:13 a.m. Suggest removal
Greentea says...
I hate flying Bahamasair and have not done so in about ten years. I am giving them another chance later this week and bought the ticket before this brouhaha. I hope its safe and and on time. But i will take safe over on time any day.
On Passengers’ fury over Bahamasair flight delays
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Greentea says...
this is good but i cant help but think- how many will be casing your home while they claim to be repairing something in it?
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Greentea says...
"Ms Bain's business offers stationary"???
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