Minnis is a jackass if he buys this hotel, considering the current conditions of government finances. And those advising on the purchase of the hotel should be traitors of the country. Why , On God’s earth would this retarded government chose the most expensive and least potential option for rescuing Freeport and Grand Bahama? WHY?
One thing of great significance that must be considered when setting up any plans or programs to help the inner cities: These ares are transit points or watering stations for many and not their final destination. So when persons become down and low on their luck,they move into these areas and when they recover, financially, they move on. And most younger people move out once they complete school and get a good paying job. The main reason being safety. Because even if they stay and fix up the homestead they grew up in, they then become a target for robbers and others with ill intent. So don't for a minute assume everyone living in these areas are dumb or under educated.
And school shirts for big boys can drop to under $15 and for smaller boys and girls to under $10. So while the government may have cut back on uniform assistance, those shopping locally will have more purchasing power.,
One can ask ‘should a person receiving uniform assistance afford to purchase Clark shoes?’ And while most students would want Clark’s for fashion, parents would say they buy the Clarks for durability and endurance. These shoes usually last the entire school year and the parents have to put the difference from what assistance the government gives and how much the shoes cost. And parents have become much more frugal in their back/to-school shopping. Some preparing budgets, others adjusting uniforms from last year and some others telling their children to ‘stop growing so fast.’ One parent was saying she never knew back-to-school shopping could be so painful. ‘Because you have to search all over the place to find the things and when you find them they cost a arm and a leg.” Well it may not be until next back-to-school shopping that parents can realize the full benefits of government removal of customs duties on uniforms and shoes. Most stores had already stocked up when government made the announcement. But eventually clothing and shoe prices will drop an average of 20 percent or even more. Jumpers that cost $35 will be reduced to around $28.00 and skirts that cost $30 will drop to. Around $24.00. And famous Clark’s that sell for $140 for men can go as low as $112.00. Big school girls should be able to buy Clarks for under $90 and if this initiative is successful in getting more Bahamians to shop at home, not only will the selection of clothing improve but prices can go lower.
John says...
Maybe it is a pre-election commitment that he cannot back out of?
On Impact of buying Grand Lucayan 'like aftermath of a hurricane'
Posted 15 August 2018, 5:54 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Minnis is a jackass if he buys this hotel, considering the current conditions of government finances. And those advising on the purchase of the hotel should be traitors of the country. Why , On God’s earth would this retarded government chose the most expensive and least potential option for rescuing Freeport and Grand Bahama? WHY?
On Impact of buying Grand Lucayan 'like aftermath of a hurricane'
Posted 15 August 2018, 3:55 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
The Kissinger report said ‘control their energy supply and their food supply.’
On BPL WIPEOUT: Resignations lead Bannister to ask all board to quit
Posted 15 August 2018, 3:48 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Back to candles and oil stoves
On BPL WIPEOUT: Resignations lead Bannister to ask all board to quit
Posted 15 August 2018, 3:26 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
One thing of great significance that must be considered when setting up any plans or programs to help the inner cities: These ares are transit points or watering stations for many and not their final destination. So when persons become down and low on their luck,they move into these areas and when they recover, financially, they move on. And most younger people move out once they complete school and get a good paying job. The main reason being safety. Because even if they stay and fix up the homestead they grew up in, they then become a target for robbers and others with ill intent. So don't for a minute assume everyone living in these areas are dumb or under educated.
On 'Virtual' initiative will aid over-the-hill project
Posted 14 August 2018, 6:35 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
And with the removal of the 12% VAT on many food stuffs, Bahamians should feel even more consumer confident and spend more..to grow the economy.
On 'No one disenfranchised' by uniform budget cuts
Posted 14 August 2018, 6:26 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
And school shirts for big boys can drop to under $15 and for smaller boys and girls to under $10. So while the government may have cut back on uniform assistance, those shopping locally will have more purchasing power.,
On 'No one disenfranchised' by uniform budget cuts
Posted 14 August 2018, 5:58 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
One can ask ‘should a person receiving uniform assistance afford to purchase Clark shoes?’ And while most students would want Clark’s for fashion, parents would say they buy the Clarks for durability and endurance. These shoes usually last the entire school year and the parents have to put the difference from what assistance the government gives and how much the shoes cost. And parents have become much more frugal in their back/to-school shopping. Some preparing budgets, others adjusting uniforms from last year and some others telling their children to ‘stop growing so fast.’ One parent was saying she never knew back-to-school shopping could be so painful. ‘Because you have to search all over the place to find the things and when you find them they cost a arm and a leg.” Well it may not be until next back-to-school shopping that parents can realize the full benefits of government removal of customs duties on uniforms and shoes. Most stores had already stocked up when government made the announcement. But eventually clothing and shoe prices will drop an average of 20 percent or even more. Jumpers that cost $35 will be reduced to around $28.00 and skirts that cost $30 will drop to. Around $24.00. And famous Clark’s that sell for $140 for men can go as low as $112.00. Big school girls should be able to buy Clarks for under $90 and if this initiative is successful in getting more Bahamians to shop at home, not only will the selection of clothing improve but prices can go lower.
On 'No one disenfranchised' by uniform budget cuts
Posted 14 August 2018, 5:55 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
the blockchain technology is like medical marijuana..it is good but it has its limitations
On RBC customers hit in ATM scam
Posted 14 August 2018, 3:28 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
I spent my college days eating stale potato chips and outdated pastries. And they were not half as harmful as the GMO products today
On RBC customers hit in ATM scam
Posted 14 August 2018, 3:26 p.m. Suggest removal