A party with no foresight. The FNM has consistently blasted the PLP for its leaders stacking the deck at the Council level so that they never lose a challenge on the floor. Well, if the FNM really appreciated what a threat to democracy this is, the FNM ought to have reviewed its Party Constitution and made changes where necessary so as to prevent any leader it has from being able to do the same types of things. But the reality is that leaders like having these options open to them should they ever choose to use those options themselves, hence their never making a move to remove such options. Making mature decisions to deepen democracy and protect against what is being complained about now marks the difference between building a Party over its 40-plus year history, and simply being in the leader's chair thereof.
> Speaking to The Tribune, Dr Minnis repeated that he has always firmly believed that Mr Izmirlian should have been allowed to continue the project, as “no one on earth” knew it like he does.
That is certainly not what Minnis was saying at the beginning of all this.
> “And then we could do preferential financing that Bahamians could invest their monies to complete the project which means it would be classified as new money and it would be protected and it would be the first to be repaid. Bahamians would also be able to obtain equity within the project and have ownership.”
I don't expect to see any political leader in my lifetime who has the political will coupled with the skill and know-how to tackle the public service. That is one giant no politician likely cares enough about progress to awaken, battle and appropriately reform. Fighting the public service (and it would be a term-long fight) is a battle akin to signing your own termination slip as a politician (so they seem to see it). So we know what that ultimately means. The flip side is not wanting to disrupt the running of the country by upsetting the pubic service, but it is an upset that must happen if this country is to have any hope of advancement.
Publius says...
Can't disagree with you there.
On UPDATED: Sidney Collie elected FNM chairman
Posted 15 April 2016, 12:19 a.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
Agreed. "Breaking News". Ha!
On UPDATED: Sidney Collie elected FNM chairman
Posted 15 April 2016, 12:13 a.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
> Thank you Prime Minister for recognizing the error of your ways. I support you in your efforts to get Baha Mar back on track with Mr. Izmirilian.
Ha! Sarcasm, yes?
On PM realises Gov’t ‘backed the wrong horse’ on Baha Mar
Posted 14 April 2016, 8:34 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
> and fnm supporters.
Absolutely untrue, most FNM supporters want him gone.
As for Council Members, he handpicked most of them, therefore it is not their heart he has, it is the loyalty they owe him for giving them the spot.
On Upset in FNM ranks over November convention date
Posted 14 April 2016, 8:20 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
A party with no foresight. The FNM has consistently blasted the PLP for its leaders stacking the deck at the Council level so that they never lose a challenge on the floor. Well, if the FNM really appreciated what a threat to democracy this is, the FNM ought to have reviewed its Party Constitution and made changes where necessary so as to prevent any leader it has from being able to do the same types of things. But the reality is that leaders like having these options open to them should they ever choose to use those options themselves, hence their never making a move to remove such options. Making mature decisions to deepen democracy and protect against what is being complained about now marks the difference between building a Party over its 40-plus year history, and simply being in the leader's chair thereof.
On Upset in FNM ranks over November convention date
Posted 14 April 2016, 4 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
> Speaking to The Tribune, Dr Minnis repeated that he has always firmly believed that Mr Izmirlian should have been allowed to continue the project, as “no one on earth” knew it like he does.
That is certainly not what Minnis was saying at the beginning of all this.
> “And then we could do preferential financing that Bahamians could invest their monies to complete the project which means it would be classified as new money and it would be protected and it would be the first to be repaid. Bahamians would also be able to obtain equity within the project and have ownership.”
I'm done.
On ‘If Izmirlian is back, who needs their mental health checked now?’
Posted 14 April 2016, 3:52 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
Never fear - the Bank of The Bahamas is still here! *end of sarcasm*
On Financial sector ‘shrink’ is Bahamas’ top danger
Posted 13 April 2016, 3:47 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
30 year regression in stop-over visitor levels? What a coincidence - everything else seems to be following the same pattern and rate of regression.
On Stopover visitor levels regressed 30 years in 2013
Posted 13 April 2016, 3:45 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
Yes. Doing business in this country is becoming a feat in ultra-Darwinism - not many of us qualify as being the fittest anymore.
On ‘Immature’ finance industry crowding out private sector
Posted 13 April 2016, 3:44 p.m. Suggest removal
Publius says...
I don't expect to see any political leader in my lifetime who has the political will coupled with the skill and know-how to tackle the public service. That is one giant no politician likely cares enough about progress to awaken, battle and appropriately reform. Fighting the public service (and it would be a term-long fight) is a battle akin to signing your own termination slip as a politician (so they seem to see it). So we know what that ultimately means. The flip side is not wanting to disrupt the running of the country by upsetting the pubic service, but it is an upset that must happen if this country is to have any hope of advancement.
On Report: Civil servants lack scrutiny
Posted 13 April 2016, 3:39 p.m. Suggest removal