As is the norm for Sears, he has absolutely no clue what he's talking about. The B$ is and always has been Monopoly money backed by US tourism. A full conversion to the USD would require the politicians to do something they have been unwilling to do up to this point - practise fiscal responsibility.
I am actually surprised NIB has $200K left to tief. As many “loans” as they are handing out to other government agencies, there is probably very little actual cash left.
The RBPF has been operating without real accountability for a long time. Past (and current) governments do not seem to be interested in bringing transparency and accountability to the police force, and by extension, the prison. These acts will continue and innocent people will suffer.
Normal people experiencing side effects might include: Headache, nausea, twitching of eyes, runny nose, increased flatulence, inability to drive in a straight line and feeling of euphoria.
Politicians experiencing side effects WILL include: delusions of grandeur, inability to balance the budget, loss of common sense, ability to speak out of two holes and narcissistic tendencies.
The least BEC/BPL can do is be honest in their PR statements. “We apologize for the inconvenience and thank our customers for their patience.” - is about as truthful as ____ (<- insert words here).
A much more appropriate and truthful press release would be: “We apologize for the 1000’s time but don’t really care about your inconvenience. We thank our customers, not that you have a choice of providers, for your patience and take this opportunity to remind you that your bill is past due.”
I am certain that he will now swiftly introduce legislation to enable anyone who might be suffering from a serious medical condition to be able to fly to the US for treatment.
You are absolutely right. Only a working vaccine will fix that problem. However, keeping the virus under control in the meantime must be the top priority - without killing the economy with ineffective lockdowns. What good is a vaccine, when it comes, if the infection rate has already increased by orders of magnitude?
KapunkleUp says...
As is the norm for Sears, he has absolutely no clue what he's talking about. The B$ is and always has been Monopoly money backed by US tourism. A full conversion to the USD would require the politicians to do something they have been unwilling to do up to this point - practise fiscal responsibility.
On Dollarisation must 'be on the table'
Posted 29 September 2020, 10:53 a.m. Suggest removal
KapunkleUp says...
I am actually surprised NIB has $200K left to tief. As many “loans” as they are handing out to other government agencies, there is probably very little actual cash left.
On SUSPECTS QUIZZED IN ‘$200k’ NIB FRAUD
Posted 28 September 2020, 12:37 p.m. Suggest removal
KapunkleUp says...
The RBPF has been operating without real accountability for a long time. Past (and current) governments do not seem to be interested in bringing transparency and accountability to the police force, and by extension, the prison. These acts will continue and innocent people will suffer.
On Police shooting victim wants $2m
Posted 23 September 2020, 10:18 a.m. Suggest removal
KapunkleUp says...
... "an entity that is independent" of the Government...
That has to be the funniest statement I've heard all week.
On BOB rejects $31m Miller 'conspiracy'
Posted 21 September 2020, 7:26 p.m. Suggest removal
KapunkleUp says...
Normal people experiencing side effects might include: Headache, nausea, twitching of eyes, runny nose, increased flatulence, inability to drive in a straight line and feeling of euphoria.
Politicians experiencing side effects WILL include: delusions of grandeur, inability to balance the budget, loss of common sense, ability to speak out of two holes and narcissistic tendencies.
On First vaccines for key staff
Posted 15 September 2020, 10:25 a.m. Suggest removal
KapunkleUp says...
The least BEC/BPL can do is be honest in their PR statements. “We apologize for the inconvenience and thank our customers for their patience.” - is about as truthful as ____ (<- insert words here).
A much more appropriate and truthful press release would be: “We apologize for the 1000’s time but don’t really care about your inconvenience. We thank our customers, not that you have a choice of providers, for your patience and take this opportunity to remind you that your bill is past due.”
On BPL restores power after outage on Sunday night
Posted 14 September 2020, 10:29 a.m. Suggest removal
KapunkleUp says...
"major engine disruption"... I smell a new "engine restoration tax" coming to the BEC bill in the near future.
On Island-wide outage after BPL engine disruption
Posted 12 September 2020, 10:26 p.m. Suggest removal
KapunkleUp says...
Rejoice, we are surely all saved now...
I am certain that he will now swiftly introduce legislation to enable anyone who might be suffering from a serious medical condition to be able to fly to the US for treatment.
On Philip 'Brave' Davis returns from U.S. after COVID treatment
Posted 12 September 2020, 11:40 a.m. Suggest removal
KapunkleUp says...
Sad news but not unexpected. Maybe it's time to bring back that old slogan "It's better in the Bahamas".
On BAHA MAR SCRAPS OCTOBER OPENING: Resort tells workers goal to launch next month not feasible
Posted 11 September 2020, 10:30 a.m. Suggest removal
KapunkleUp says...
You are absolutely right. Only a working vaccine will fix that problem. However, keeping the virus under control in the meantime must be the top priority - without killing the economy with ineffective lockdowns. What good is a vaccine, when it comes, if the infection rate has already increased by orders of magnitude?
On EDITORIAL: We're wearing our sharpest suit but with empty pockets
Posted 9 September 2020, 7:41 p.m. Suggest removal