So in other words children born out-of-wedlock will have advantage over children born to a married couple. They can take on the citizenship of their father or their mother, or they can in some instances take the citizenship of the country in which they are born.

Since the early part of this year, many businesses have been like a deep wound on the shoulders of their owners, bleeding uncontrollably, and with every effort to stop the hemorrhaging, or even controlling it, failing. Obviously many business owners or operators saw the change in government as an event that would breathe new life in the economy and get things moving again. At least a return to a climate of moderate if not healthy profits. Apparently not so as the actions of the Minnis administration have been more of shock and awe and have left consumers less confident that before. In fact mostly food orientated businesses and some shipping companies are managing to turn a profit. Even most banks are operating in the red. And the "For Rent" signs are being put out 'en masse', meaning that some businesses are only holding out through the holidays before they go out of business, for good. In the case of car dealerships some may argue that they may never see days of healthy profits, at least not in a long while, and at least not while current economic conditions persist. And like with other on-line shopping, the Bahamian consumer has ordered vehicles from all the way on the other side of the world. And their confidence continue to grow, because, for the most part, they receive a product that is above expectations or satisfactory at the least. Unlike the experience has been with other on-line shopping where products have been overpriced or their quality inferior. Some even counterfeit brands. So Albury and his partners must eventually accept the fact that the change in the auto industry is a permanent one and like many other businesses. And sitting and waiting for the tide to turn may take more time and resources than he has.

And as Judge Mather would say, "Prove your claim!"

Prime Minister Minnis needs to know when to wear a coat suit and when to put on jeans and t-shirt. Sir Baltron Bethel is a decorated and long serving Bahamian and obviously his time served in public office is testament that he has made significant contribution to the growth and development of this country. If Minnis and his administration feel that his contract was renewed prematurely and that the consideration in his contract for his services was mismatched, in Bethel's favour, then Minnis. or his appropriate staff should have gone to the negotiation table with the intention of resolving that matter and/or terminating the services in an amicable manner. His actions must be seen to be fair. Minnis is wrong for making a political football out of this issue and further threatening to terminate other employees of the government in the public arena. This "*Trump style*" of governance is an example of what *not* to be like, as prime minister. Even though many considered Hubert Ingraham to be harsh (and sometimes brassy) he exercised more diplomacy than this. Let's hope that power is not going to Minnis' head so soon. Not only is his ratings as prime minister at the lowest levels since taking office, but these type of undiplomatic and confrontational actions send shock waves through the economy causing even more contractions. Like everyone is left
with the jitters and wondering "who's next?' These government firings weaken consumer confidence so they cut back on spending. (except in Miami for Thanksgiving and on line for Cyber Monday and Black Friday) In medical terms if the patient is already in a difficult labor, you try to keep them as calm and comfortable as possible, and if the birth is a still one, you have to choose the appropriate time and proper manner (proper manners, get it?) to break the news.

I thought you promised not to read or respond to any of my posts. But obviously (from one racist to the other) i still know how to push your buttons.

Wasn’t Vincent Vanderpool Wallace paid $1M for a similar position?

Is it because he’s black?

Many businesses are complaining that these are the worst six months they have experienced in recent times. One friend who has a store says not only has the economy dried up, but it has blown away, especially after the hurricane threats in October. The government seems not concerned or powerless to make some impact and cause things to turn around. The strategy of piling on more taxes will eventually backfire because it continues to leak the money supply out of the economy. Government proposes pay increases for themselves effective in six months. For God's sake do something for the thousands of poor, unemployed and suffering and show that you deserve the pay increase.

The biggest problem government has is, while it is frittering away its major sources of income, like BTC and BPL, or watching them erode, like WSC and BoB, for example, its operating costs and costs associated with the government continues to increase. in other words while the pump is pouring water slower, the hole at the bottom of the bucket is getting bigger. Many businesses are facing the same dilemma because of the economy being so stagnant. They cannot grow their sales, but their operating costs continue to increase. So very few (exceptional) business may be in a position to help the government out.

Reminds of Atlantis... they sold Bahamians bdr’s then bought them all up saying they were taking the company private. The value of the shares are probably 6-10 the ipo price. Bahamians are being put into an economic abyss where everything is being frittered away. The country cannot meet its financial obligations and the government is seeking to pile on more and more taxes on the Bahamian people.