Has anyone else noticed the huge number of tragedies and loss of lives in the Bahamas since the budget announcement and the outrageous taxes? And the continued assault on poor people? Is it really the people’s time.

But one should also be aware that the introduction of vat was shielded by a 40% increase in the minimum wage. So the lowest wage earners, who are also the largest consumers, did not get the full brunt of the introduction of vat. This time it will affect them full and will change their buying Poland spending habits.

BTW the Wall Street Journal is reporting that for the first time in the US since 2000, more jobs are available than the number of persons looking for jobs. The spillover effect to the Bahamian economy by December?

I have never seen a price elasticity curve where a 12 percent increase causes the decline in consumption to double. And while my statement was made on assumption (SO IF) it was not total speculation without application of economics. Remember two things: 1. Persons still have to live and to do so they will have to consume basic essentials. So while they may switch to cheaper brands or products, like sardines for tuna or leg quarters from breast or wings, or catching the bus rather than driving to work, they will not stop consuming completely. 2: Since Bahamians have been going through both recession and hardship for the past 10 years they have already eliminated most non esseoand luxury spending.

Authorities wasn’t even aware the plane had crashed until Bahamasair flew over and saw the wreckage several hours later around b5 p.m. and reported it.

Plane crash on Eleuthera

A 9 percent increase in price will cause an 11 percent decrease in tourism. So if a 12 percent increase in VAT will cause a corresponding 15 percent decrease in consumption then government may not realize their fiscal goals. And even more concerning if the corresponding decrease in sales causes a number of businesses to close the Nassau especially will look like a ghost town come January 2019. And if The is leads to increase in unemployment then the country may be in for an economic toxic shock. Hopefully the 19 percent Tourism growth can offset this with room for a slight growth.

Is it time to cry ‘Havoc! Let slip the dogs of war.’

In the main time a mother is distraught, heartbroken. A family is broken. The country mourns with them and with all the other families that suffered loss of life or tragedy, es this weekend. The police are not above the law and must account. A mother wants to know why her son was shot eighteen times.. in the back.

Sheeprunner again you demonstrate ignorance. The article clearly says the shooting occurred at 7 a.m. where were your children at that hour. In school I bet.