Only if the middlemen are basing their markup on the VAT inclusive rate, which they are not supposed to. If they did the results would be evident. Importing items yourself is a mess yes, with tax on tax and confusing fees here there and everywhere.
If things worked properly, everyone was held accountable, money wasn't being lost/stolen/diverted here there and everywhere, and people got value for money then maybe; but there's a lotttt more that must be fixed first. Having an income tax probably also means that The Bahamas needs to join in on the Totalization Agreements with the US IRS and other nations so that Foreign Residents can offset income taxes paid to country of residence vs country of citizenship.
No redundancy in fire suppression equipment? If they get there fast enough 2 or 3 of these on standby probably could have made this a non-issue http://www.amerex-fire.com/products/foa…
Yet everyone in the NEMA meeting said they were ready and on schedule :) Seems like no one wanted to admit to the boss that they might be behind the 8 ball a bit. Would hate to see what truths would come out if Nassau or another heavily populated island got a direct hit from Irma.
Are hurricanes really getting stronger or has Nassau just been in the crosshairs for the last 3 years after getting lucky for nearly a decade? I think Oracle is right, maybe this would be a good time for a private firm to offer some sort of contract with the government where the private firm sets up a solar farm and provides power, infrastructure and maintenance in Ragged Island, and the residents pay the private firm vs BPL. From what I see on the videos it looks like they have a decent elevation from storm surge, its just the winds that are an issue.
Seems like they use "mean lower low water" for that table. So if I understand correctly the lowest point is the average of low tides each day over a 19 year period. I guess we could simultaneously prove both our points if we conclude the low tides of the last 2 years have been higher than the average low tide over the other 17 yrs. I imagine this could also help to prove sea levels are rising worldwide if the low tide over a year long period doesn't get near the 19 year average. Either that or its just a seasonal difference :)
Sounds like a news report from a movie. Families would rather live on a decimated island rather than live in crime stricken Nassau for another day. The movie plot would then cut to Batman or Superman swooping in to save Nassau from its downward spiral and dark alleys filled with thugs. This really should be a lesson to the govt, that people would rather live without light, water and a roof before they spend a night in Nassau. . My opinion of Ragged Island is... let the men of the island rebuild if they want and are able. If the govt wants to help, great; help with the building materials, shipping, logistics and some labor.
Nassau was around a mid-tide on the way down during that rain yesterday afternoon. I don't think tide was the cause this time. People throwing garbage all over the street which then gets caught in the drainage and is not cleared along with living in a poorly planned concrete jungle probably had more to do with it.
Islandboy242242 says...
Only if the middlemen are basing their markup on the VAT inclusive rate, which they are not supposed to. If they did the results would be evident. Importing items yourself is a mess yes, with tax on tax and confusing fees here there and everywhere.
On Bahamas must have income tax, says IMF
Posted 14 September 2017, 3:57 p.m. Suggest removal
Islandboy242242 says...
If things worked properly, everyone was held accountable, money wasn't being lost/stolen/diverted here there and everywhere, and people got value for money then maybe; but there's a lotttt more that must be fixed first. Having an income tax probably also means that The Bahamas needs to join in on the Totalization Agreements with the US IRS and other nations so that Foreign Residents can offset income taxes paid to country of residence vs country of citizenship.
On Bahamas must have income tax, says IMF
Posted 14 September 2017, 3:51 p.m. Suggest removal
Islandboy242242 says...
No redundancy in fire suppression equipment? If they get there fast enough 2 or 3 of these on standby probably could have made this a non-issue http://www.amerex-fire.com/products/foa…
On Plane destroyed in LPIA fire
Posted 14 September 2017, 10:40 a.m. Suggest removal
Islandboy242242 says...
Yet everyone in the NEMA meeting said they were ready and on schedule :) Seems like no one wanted to admit to the boss that they might be behind the 8 ball a bit. Would hate to see what truths would come out if Nassau or another heavily populated island got a direct hit from Irma.
On Deluge! Nassau hit by flooding
Posted 14 September 2017, 9:32 a.m. Suggest removal
Islandboy242242 says...
Are hurricanes really getting stronger or has Nassau just been in the crosshairs for the last 3 years after getting lucky for nearly a decade? I think Oracle is right, maybe this would be a good time for a private firm to offer some sort of contract with the government where the private firm sets up a solar farm and provides power, infrastructure and maintenance in Ragged Island, and the residents pay the private firm vs BPL. From what I see on the videos it looks like they have a decent elevation from storm surge, its just the winds that are an issue.
http://tribune242.com/users/photos/2017…
On Ragged Island families want to rebuild
Posted 13 September 2017, 3:37 p.m. Suggest removal
Islandboy242242 says...
Seems like they use "mean lower low water" for that table. So if I understand correctly the lowest point is the average of low tides each day over a 19 year period. I guess we could simultaneously prove both our points if we conclude the low tides of the last 2 years have been higher than the average low tide over the other 17 yrs. I imagine this could also help to prove sea levels are rising worldwide if the low tide over a year long period doesn't get near the 19 year average. Either that or its just a seasonal difference :)
On Deluge! Nassau hit by flooding
Posted 13 September 2017, 3:28 p.m. Suggest removal
Islandboy242242 says...
Still happens. Cars racing up and down the street also push the water into the surrounding buildings.
On Deluge! Nassau hit by flooding
Posted 13 September 2017, 3:21 p.m. Suggest removal
Islandboy242242 says...
I guess we have a new "mean sea level" then. Maybe you're right :)
On Deluge! Nassau hit by flooding
Posted 13 September 2017, 3:12 p.m. Suggest removal
Islandboy242242 says...
Sounds like a news report from a movie. Families would rather live on a decimated island rather than live in crime stricken Nassau for another day. The movie plot would then cut to Batman or Superman swooping in to save Nassau from its downward spiral and dark alleys filled with thugs. This really should be a lesson to the govt, that people would rather live without light, water and a roof before they spend a night in Nassau.
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My opinion of Ragged Island is... let the men of the island rebuild if they want and are able. If the govt wants to help, great; help with the building materials, shipping, logistics and some labor.
On Ragged Island families want to rebuild
Posted 13 September 2017, 2:21 p.m. Suggest removal
Islandboy242242 says...
Nassau was around a mid-tide on the way down during that rain yesterday afternoon. I don't think tide was the cause this time. People throwing garbage all over the street which then gets caught in the drainage and is not cleared along with living in a poorly planned concrete jungle probably had more to do with it.
http://tribune242.com/users/photos/2017…
On Deluge! Nassau hit by flooding
Posted 13 September 2017, 2:14 p.m. Suggest removal