A larger percentage of the profits should be required to remain in the country as a reserve. Also, all of that money was made locally therefore they should be required to give back more to the country. It is also good that they are going to stop them from discriminating against the smaller law firms. A handful of law firms control the mortgage market.
This is unbelievable. The union is acting like money is being taken away. From a year ago Atlantis told employees that they were switching to bi-monthly payments. They had numerous consultation with various groups of employees especially those in the tipping category. They said it was industry standard. Baha Mar pays bi-monthly also so what's the problem. They showed how much they were loosing in administrative cost by paying weekly. The employees will receive the same money. People just have to learn how to budget. The other issue is that they will have to pay National Insurance of the tips. This is a very small amount. However, when the time comes they will get more benefits. That would be a type of savings for them. However, Bahamians don't like to pay taxes, no matter how much or what benefits. We need a mindset shift.
Why does every discussion have to narrow down to "Foreign vs Bahamian" or "Black vs White"? Don't you think they put the contract out to open bid? Don't you know that anytime we borrow money from an international agency a prerequisite is that the contract has to be advertised in member countries that make up the bank? No one is focusing on the improvements and benefits to the judicial system. Time to grow up.
We always talking about Bahamian ownership. How come no Bahamians were able to close a deal. Most of these activists and pundits think these things are easy to do. This was a very low hanging fruit and yet no Bahamian was able to get it done. Then we wonder why we are not major payers in the hotel industry.
This report is ridiculous. It is saying that we must give up tourism and fishing if we embrace oil. Why can't all co-exist? Oil drilling is much cleaner and safer today with precision technology and spill prevention control. We have ships loaded with oil that pass through our waters every day that are a bigger threat. Let's band them and just use 100% renewable energy and put a blockade on foreign ships. We always talk about diversification but afraid to embrace opportunities. Drill baby drill.
There is nothing wrong with drilling one exploration well. Wells have been dug over the past 80 years and the fishes are still in the sea. Right next door Cuba has been doing it without a negative effect. It is just a look and see. After that, a cap will be placed on it. If nothing is there the story is over because BPC doesn't have the money to do anything else. If there is something there then let's go back to the table and start the consultation process again with even a referendum.
There are three types of oil spill: small, medium and large. The ship can handle a small spill. Oil Spill Response Ltd is on stand by 24 hours a day. They are one of the best in the industry and will handle any medium or large oil spill. Check out this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP1Ljmu…
JohnBrown1834 says...
A larger percentage of the profits should be required to remain in the country as a reserve. Also, all of that money was made locally therefore they should be required to give back more to the country. It is also good that they are going to stop them from discriminating against the smaller law firms. A handful of law firms control the mortgage market.
On Canadian bank dividend bar to end March 2021
Posted 1 January 2021, 2:27 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
This is unbelievable. The union is acting like money is being taken away. From a year ago Atlantis told employees that they were switching to bi-monthly payments. They had numerous consultation with various groups of employees especially those in the tipping category. They said it was industry standard. Baha Mar pays bi-monthly also so what's the problem. They showed how much they were loosing in administrative cost by paying weekly. The employees will receive the same money. People just have to learn how to budget. The other issue is that they will have to pay National Insurance of the tips. This is a very small amount. However, when the time comes they will get more benefits. That would be a type of savings for them. However, Bahamians don't like to pay taxes, no matter how much or what benefits. We need a mindset shift.
On Union anger at change in Atlantis gratuities
Posted 1 January 2021, 2:08 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/conn…
On Deal signed to digitise all court documents
Posted 24 December 2020, 5:12 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
Why does every discussion have to narrow down to "Foreign vs Bahamian" or "Black vs White"? Don't you think they put the contract out to open bid? Don't you know that anytime we borrow money from an international agency a prerequisite is that the contract has to be advertised in member countries that make up the bank? No one is focusing on the improvements and benefits to the judicial system. Time to grow up.
On Deal signed to digitise all court documents
Posted 24 December 2020, 4:58 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
We always talking about Bahamian ownership. How come no Bahamians were able to close a deal. Most of these activists and pundits think these things are easy to do. This was a very low hanging fruit and yet no Bahamian was able to get it done. Then we wonder why we are not major payers in the hotel industry.
On 'Time is of the essence' in closing Andros hotel sale
Posted 8 December 2020, 6:26 p.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
This report is ridiculous. It is saying that we must give up tourism and fishing if we embrace oil. Why can't all co-exist? Oil drilling is much cleaner and safer today with precision technology and spill prevention control. We have ships loaded with oil that pass through our waters every day that are a bigger threat. Let's band them and just use 100% renewable energy and put a blockade on foreign ships. We always talk about diversification but afraid to embrace opportunities. Drill baby drill.
On Activists: Study exposes oil’s ‘roll of the dice’
Posted 1 December 2020, 7:49 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
There is nothing wrong with drilling one exploration well. Wells have been dug over the past 80 years and the fishes are still in the sea. Right next door Cuba has been doing it without a negative effect. It is just a look and see. After that, a cap will be placed on it. If nothing is there the story is over because BPC doesn't have the money to do anything else. If there is something there then let's go back to the table and start the consultation process again with even a referendum.
On 'Not reassured in slightest' by oil drill ship's watchdog
Posted 21 November 2020, 9:39 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
This is a free country. Everyone deserves the chance to explore the possibilities. That is what makes democracy great.
On New party vows to fight every seat - except that of Glenys Hanna Martin
Posted 21 November 2020, 9:08 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
There are three types of oil spill: small, medium and large. The ship can handle a small spill. Oil Spill Response Ltd is on stand by 24 hours a day. They are one of the best in the industry and will handle any medium or large oil spill. Check out this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP1Ljmu…
On Oil opponents to Gov't: 'Come to your senses'
Posted 16 November 2020, 12:54 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
The article does not state who is funding the redevelopment of the airport and who the owner will be.
On Grand Lucayan 'turn over' before end-20
Posted 16 November 2020, 12:28 a.m. Suggest removal