Good idea on the soda tax! Then again the tax on alcohol is very high and that doesn't discourage anyone from buying it. I'd say still do it anyway and while they're at it, tax cigarettes and those "beedies" as well! Tax them HARD!!! Beedies are only like $2 for a pack of like 20 or something like that. Tax them at about 250%!!
This fee structure won't take place until the new school year (2014/2015). The government maintains all facilities...that's a joke. Have you seen the government buildings lately...COB is doing the right thing in NOT waiting for the government to get their act to together. COB is being proactive right now in adding these fees so they can increase their operating budget. I attended COB and frig, the College isn't that bad! The education is up to par with what you receive abroad. That's the MOST important thing! I printed all my work there, I used the computers on campus to do my work, I worked in the library and I attended classes so I used the facilities. If they added this fee structure while I was there, I would have gladly paid it! It's very needed.
Even now when I go to that beautiful building you students (yes, I'm generalizing!) want to destroy i.e. the new library, I get free WIFI! On my campus abroad (not the US either) there was no such thing as FREE Wifi for visitors. I go on that campus (COB) very often for meetings, I'd say at least once a week. I have NEVER to this date had a problem with the wifi. I'm sure there are problems...but remember COB doesn't supply the internet or the infrastructure, they only provide the means.
Why don't some of you students start a campaign to get free computers and laptops for the campus? A few students did something similar at my School for a campus garden and more student space...it worked wonders! If you want something done do it yaself!
i don't mean for this to sound harsh, but that's reality. Fight for a freeze on tuition, I'll support that (along with many other Bahamians). But don't fight for no parking fees! WTH...if you don't want pay it then carpool and split the cost with your friends, take the bus, walk...I did all of the above when I attended COB.
Nothing has changed because they haven't increased fees in many many years. The money you pay barely covers utility fees and staff salaries (if they even cover them at all).
MartGM says...
LOL!!! You're right, we're gonna need a special breed just for them!
On Allen Cay saved from invasive mice
Posted 6 June 2013, 10:32 a.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
The owls can fly to Nassau...and help clean up our rat and mouse infestation!!
On Allen Cay saved from invasive mice
Posted 6 June 2013, 9:38 a.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
ughhh...why are we still so heavily focused on the US market?? Europeans and Canadians travel too!!
On Tyler Perry ‘wants to work with Bahamas’
Posted 4 June 2013, 11:31 a.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
...someone needs to put cash for gold on notice!!!
On Suspect charged with planning $2.8m gold robbery believed to be in New Providence
Posted 3 June 2013, 1:05 p.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
I was just about to say the same thing! SMT
On Violent crime up 1% - but overall levels fall
Posted 28 May 2013, 1:48 p.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
Best line of this entire thread goes to "Banker" for: "You may be behind Mr. Mitchell, but it would be ill advised to be in the reciprocal situation."
On Shock over immigration staff swoop
Posted 25 April 2013, 12:30 p.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
Good idea on the soda tax! Then again the tax on alcohol is very high and that doesn't discourage anyone from buying it. I'd say still do it anyway and while they're at it, tax cigarettes and those "beedies" as well! Tax them HARD!!! Beedies are only like $2 for a pack of like 20 or something like that. Tax them at about 250%!!
On ACCORDING TO ME: Politics, race and work permits
Posted 22 April 2013, 10:45 a.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
It sounds like home and work will be my routine for the next week. Lord please keep us safe!
On Fire N Theft leader is gunned down
Posted 19 April 2013, 12:17 p.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
This fee structure won't take place until the new school year (2014/2015). The government maintains all facilities...that's a joke. Have you seen the government buildings lately...COB is doing the right thing in NOT waiting for the government to get their act to together. COB is being proactive right now in adding these fees so they can increase their operating budget. I attended COB and frig, the College isn't that bad! The education is up to par with what you receive abroad. That's the MOST important thing! I printed all my work there, I used the computers on campus to do my work, I worked in the library and I attended classes so I used the facilities. If they added this fee structure while I was there, I would have gladly paid it! It's very needed.
Even now when I go to that beautiful building you students (yes, I'm generalizing!) want to destroy i.e. the new library, I get free WIFI! On my campus abroad (not the US either) there was no such thing as FREE Wifi for visitors. I go on that campus (COB) very often for meetings, I'd say at least once a week. I have NEVER to this date had a problem with the wifi. I'm sure there are problems...but remember COB doesn't supply the internet or the infrastructure, they only provide the means.
Why don't some of you students start a campaign to get free computers and laptops for the campus? A few students did something similar at my School for a campus garden and more student space...it worked wonders! If you want something done do it yaself!
i don't mean for this to sound harsh, but that's reality. Fight for a freeze on tuition, I'll support that (along with many other Bahamians). But don't fight for no parking fees! WTH...if you don't want pay it then carpool and split the cost with your friends, take the bus, walk...I did all of the above when I attended COB.
On UPDATE: Police deny students access to the House of Assembly
Posted 18 April 2013, 10:44 a.m. Suggest removal
MartGM says...
Nothing has changed because they haven't increased fees in many many years. The money you pay barely covers utility fees and staff salaries (if they even cover them at all).
On UPDATE: Police deny students access to the House of Assembly
Posted 18 April 2013, 10:20 a.m. Suggest removal