Typical, we are independent and third world. Whilst successive governments (by far and wide PLP) have wasted money on ill thought out projects, bribes, inflated bids etc the infrastructure has been left to deteriorate. This government is saddled with years of PLP corruption ,inefficiency and cronyism and there are still dumb supporters who will vote PLP in the next election despite the overwhelming evidence of PLP mismanagement.

Colonism had its bad points but so many African countries have gone downhill since gaining independance.

Why is the Director of Education still employed 2 years after 65 and sick. Notwithstading he has made no appreciable improvement in educational results. Pension of $50,000 ?????? try $16000 a year after 37 years???

Check the Bahmamian Government dictionary the word Maintenance does not exist.

No MP raise in over 20 years in which time other public services have had countless pay rises notwithstanding a regular backbencher earns less that a experienced teacher.

This was set in motion way before this FNM government.

What nonsense. Any salary increase is a drop in the proverbial bucket.

Whist agreeing that the present government should not dwell day in and day out about the PLP mismanagement it is necessary to expose the names and crooked deals so that we can keep the public in the picture when people like brave davies, leslie miller, and fweddie spout their nonsense.

The reality is that these junk old cars arrive in excellent condition and at a price most of us can afford. When I bought a new Ford Ranger the cost was 0ver $18000 (14 years ago)yet the same vehicle was available in the USA for just over $8000. Added to which if you live on a family island and need guarantee work done then you face high shipping charges. I feel sorry for the Dealers ,they have an uphill battle but successive governments have stuck to these beyond stupid import taxes added to which we now have VAT which is self defeating as the average Bahamian cannot afford or wants to pay these exorbitant prices.

Yes a little inopportune to mention an increase now, but regular MP's are woefully underpaid compared to teachers and the like. Having said that Glenys should explain why most but certainly not all of the persons terminated were suddenly hired just before the election. These PLP hires were placed in positions where there was no real need and were not replacing genuine open vacancies or retirement positions.