Mr Christie told reporters two weeks ago that it was his hope the centre would be finished to allow the IDB to host its event at Baha Mar next spring, saying the Melià Nassau Beach Hotel was not sufficient to accommodate the number of people expected to attend.
Mr. Christie, no one is listening to you any more.
“Other jurisdictions have taken up to five years to strengthen their healthcare system as part of rolling out and prior to full implementation" says Komolafe.
This is what an intelligent government would do. Unfortunately The Bahamas is not blessed with intelligent political leaders. The current bunch of desperados want to cram five years of preparation into a couple of months just to satisfy their gullible supporters. They care not that they will end up an even bigger laughing stock (than they already are) when the scheme falls flat in its face. Civil servants are just now coming to realize that they are going to have to accept a grossly inferior product when they are forced over to NHI. No more consultations with Stateside consultants - they will have to join the queue and wait to see an overworked medic from the Philippines. Not only that they (and all of us) will end up paying more for less as the true cost of the scheme manifests itself further down the line.
But let's not worry about the cost says PLP's George Smith in today's Guardian, just "be minfdful of the noble objective". That's like a young man saying to his high maintenance wife; "I'm going to ditch our 10 year old Kia for a new Audi but don't worry I will find the money somehow". Whilst that is perhaps what she wants to hear, it is hardly a responsible way forward. But you see he is desperate not to lose her and so he does what he has to do regardless of the economic ruination for the couple that likely lies ahead.
I would arrange a live National TV broadcast where I would apologise to the Nation for my incompetence in office, for my duplicity in the BahaMar scandal, for the lies I allowed to be spun in order to fool the electorate into voting for the PLP for another 5 year term. I would then look out my samurai sword and fall on it.
The Doctors can and will derail NHI unless government opens up and engages in genuine consultation. The MAB has much more leverage than the Insurers and they will use it. Christie and the PLP know this and, despite the bluster, privately they must be getting concerned.
Two "brilliant" men!!!! Please!!! Probably "brilliant" relative to Leslie Miller but let's face it, no "brilliant" man would align himself with the PLP. Gomez, and Pinder before him, realized that their reputations were being tarnished by association with this party and both looked for any plausible excuse to "jump ship". Look at how quickly Pinder left his "once in a lifetime job" with Deltec.
“Let us, those who can absorb the cost of National Health Insurance, do our part to help the least, the lost and the left out.”
No one is arguing with the above point Bishop Hall but we can achieve the goal without destroying the health coverage of those who "have". The problem with the PLP is that it wants to force NHI down our throats without being open and honest about the cost of the Plan. This is such a major undertaking for the country that it requires respectful debate with all stakeholders and across party lines. If government was prepared to do this then all sectors involved could come together with government and I am sure that a viable scheme could be agreed. This administration does not wish to do this because it knows that genuine discussion and consultation would take time and time is something the PLP does not have. So they are going to try and force through a Plan that is unsustainable, destroy the private health sector, all in a desperate and futile attempt to cling to power. THIS should be the thrust of the message you should be delivering.
Bahamian doctors can stop this farce dead in its tracks by refusing to sign up. For sure, the country needs to do more for those without health cover but destroying the private health sector is NOT the way forward. The sensible approach would be to allow people to choose between keeping their private cover or signing up for NHI. Most if not all private health cover holders would elect to remain in the private sector. Government could then focus on providing a product for the rest of the population that is funded by increased NIB contributions (but with increases pitched at an equitable level). Why are Christie and the PLP so hard headed about this? Saving face seems to be the only thing that matters to them. They don't realize that there is nothing they can do now to persuade voters to give them another term come May 2017. That being so, why not just do what is best for the country.
Honestman says...
Loretta may not be totally happy with her party but she would need to undergo a full frontal lobotomy before she would agree to join the PLP mafia.
On Butler-Turner: PLP wants to hold convention at Baha Mar
Posted 23 December 2015, 3:46 p.m. Suggest removal
Honestman says...
Everything is always "in the pipeline". Christie must wake up every morning seeing a rainbow.
On PM hails investments to boost east Grand Bahama
Posted 23 December 2015, 1:22 p.m. Suggest removal
Honestman says...
Mr Christie told reporters two weeks ago that it was his hope the centre would be finished to allow the IDB to host its event at Baha Mar next spring, saying the Melià Nassau Beach Hotel was not sufficient to accommodate the number of people expected to attend.
Mr. Christie, no one is listening to you any more.
On Butler-Turner: PLP wants to hold convention at Baha Mar
Posted 23 December 2015, 1:20 p.m. Suggest removal
Honestman says...
“Other jurisdictions have taken up to five years to strengthen their healthcare system as part of rolling out and prior to full implementation" says Komolafe.
This is what an intelligent government would do. Unfortunately The Bahamas is not blessed with intelligent political leaders. The current bunch of desperados want to cram five years of preparation into a couple of months just to satisfy their gullible supporters. They care not that they will end up an even bigger laughing stock (than they already are) when the scheme falls flat in its face. Civil servants are just now coming to realize that they are going to have to accept a grossly inferior product when they are forced over to NHI. No more consultations with Stateside consultants - they will have to join the queue and wait to see an overworked medic from the Philippines. Not only that they (and all of us) will end up paying more for less as the true cost of the scheme manifests itself further down the line.
But let's not worry about the cost says PLP's George Smith in today's Guardian, just "be minfdful of the noble objective". That's like a young man saying to his high maintenance wife; "I'm going to ditch our 10 year old Kia for a new Audi but don't worry I will find the money somehow". Whilst that is perhaps what she wants to hear, it is hardly a responsible way forward. But you see he is desperate not to lose her and so he does what he has to do regardless of the economic ruination for the couple that likely lies ahead.
On No more VAT on healthcare?
Posted 23 December 2015, 1:16 p.m. Suggest removal
Honestman says...
I would arrange a live National TV broadcast where I would apologise to the Nation for my incompetence in office, for my duplicity in the BahaMar scandal, for the lies I allowed to be spun in order to fool the electorate into voting for the PLP for another 5 year term. I would then look out my samurai sword and fall on it.
On THE BIG QUESTION: What would you do as Prime Minister for a day?
Posted 22 December 2015, 11:37 p.m. Suggest removal
Honestman says...
The Doctors can and will derail NHI unless government opens up and engages in genuine consultation. The MAB has much more leverage than the Insurers and they will use it. Christie and the PLP know this and, despite the bluster, privately they must be getting concerned.
On Doctors revolt brews over NHI
Posted 22 December 2015, 2:30 p.m. Suggest removal
Honestman says...
Makes you want to throw up!
On PM named one of Jones Communications' persons of the year for VAT introduction
Posted 22 December 2015, 11:34 a.m. Suggest removal
Honestman says...
Two "brilliant" men!!!! Please!!! Probably "brilliant" relative to Leslie Miller but let's face it, no "brilliant" man would align himself with the PLP. Gomez, and Pinder before him, realized that their reputations were being tarnished by association with this party and both looked for any plausible excuse to "jump ship". Look at how quickly Pinder left his "once in a lifetime job" with Deltec.
On PM should be concerned over Cabinet losses - Miller
Posted 21 December 2015, 11:58 a.m. Suggest removal
Honestman says...
“Let us, those who can absorb the cost of National Health Insurance, do our part to help the least, the lost and the left out.”
No one is arguing with the above point Bishop Hall but we can achieve the goal without destroying the health coverage of those who "have". The problem with the PLP is that it wants to force NHI down our throats without being open and honest about the cost of the Plan. This is such a major undertaking for the country that it requires respectful debate with all stakeholders and across party lines. If government was prepared to do this then all sectors involved could come together with government and I am sure that a viable scheme could be agreed. This administration does not wish to do this because it knows that genuine discussion and consultation would take time and time is something the PLP does not have. So they are going to try and force through a Plan that is unsustainable, destroy the private health sector, all in a desperate and futile attempt to cling to power. THIS should be the thrust of the message you should be delivering.
On Bishop rejects claim that NHI is too expensive
Posted 21 December 2015, 11:33 a.m. Suggest removal
Honestman says...
Bahamian doctors can stop this farce dead in its tracks by refusing to sign up. For sure, the country needs to do more for those without health cover but destroying the private health sector is NOT the way forward. The sensible approach would be to allow people to choose between keeping their private cover or signing up for NHI. Most if not all private health cover holders would elect to remain in the private sector. Government could then focus on providing a product for the rest of the population that is funded by increased NIB contributions (but with increases pitched at an equitable level). Why are Christie and the PLP so hard headed about this? Saving face seems to be the only thing that matters to them. They don't realize that there is nothing they can do now to persuade voters to give them another term come May 2017. That being so, why not just do what is best for the country.
On NHI 'could encourage doctors towards behaviour similar to civil servants'
Posted 21 December 2015, 11:08 a.m. Suggest removal