These people who never ran a business have no clue what its like to get anything accomplished here! They sit around dreaming up asinine, nonsensical policies and procedures about something they know absolutely nothing.
Thank GOD for once someone with clout had enough sense to LISTEN to business owners!
The idiot(s) that came up with the idea business's should obtain and present foreign exchange approval with every entry should be removed from the decision-making process, as obviously this person(s) is totally unaware of the location of his anus and elbow and certainly have no idea what "facilitating the ease of business" remotely means!
Who does Brent Symonette represent in Parliament? How could a billionaire begin to understand what is important to the average Bahamian and our children?
We do not need the likes of Brent Symonette making decisions on behalf of struggling, Bahamians competing against Haitians and other expats to make a living.
"The Bahamian economy has turned the corner but significant challenges remain." Turned what corner and for who?
Businesses are grabbing at straws & collapsing, the economy is stagnant, unemployment steadily on the rise & many more people at most levels are suffering than ever before.
It's the "death of a thousand cuts" out here with no end in sight!
This guy is a total "Arschloch". How many years has the U.S. been drilling and pumping oil out of 175 oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, and Europe out of the North Sea 173 active rigs drilling and with how many environmental disasters?
What we must insist on is whoever is responsible for an oil spill disaster is also held accountable for the cleanup regardless of cost!
The Bahamas needs to divest ourselves of the notion that wealthy pirates running around calling themselves "untouchable elites" in our society will never be brought to justice because they know or are big financial supporters the PLP and FNM!
Majority of Bahamians will be shocked when the biggest thieves and masters of corruption in our country are exposed from hiding behind political protectionism, gated communities, palatial mansions, and walled estates.
PM Minnis seems to be on the right track by implementing global best practice mechanisms to eradicate these pirates. Singapore did it, and we have no choice but to follow suit or watch the country further decay.
Mr. Watchorn told Tribune Business, "There was a clear expression from the room that retailers don't really see any benefits for the retail industry from joining the WTO,"
I can go a step further with absolutely no fear of contradiction and state that NO-ONE in business sees any benefits for any industry from joining the WTO!
Not one developing country can point to a single tangible benefit since their joining the WTO. Nobody with an ounce of sense thinks the Bahamas joining the WTO makes any sense.
Why are we joining a proven failed organization that every developing country in the world is complaining of being strangled by?
This is nothing new. Everyone agrees that corruption is the biggest problem in the Bahamas. However, **having a prime minister focusing on rooting out corruption is new.** Former untouchable pirates are now trying to figure out how to run for cover in this new global culture of stamping out corruption.
Corruption has always been, and will always be present in every country. There is no such thing as a country without corruption. The "level" of corruption and how countries address corruption are determining factors.
PM Minnis revised statement estimating corruption at $500M annually unquestionably caused multiple secret conversations among several small groupings of the so-called "elite" pirates that have thus far gotten away with this massive graft at the detriment of the entire country!
Please carry on PM Dr. Minnis. We the people have been eagerly awaiting confirmation of the identity of these pirates that have been robbing the country blind for more than 7 decades. We hope and pray you find them, defrock them, strip away stolen assets, and jail them for their crimes.
Lol....what an asinine statement. Sounds like you are one of the pirates benefiting from "the peoples" natural resources!
Mr. Chipman is "the candidate-elect" for the Centerville constituency. He was sent to Parliament to represent the interest of his constituents, not to kiss ass, brown nose, and curry favor self-serving individuals.
Had Hubert one-man band Ingraham and Perry dancing clown Christie had "stand-up" MP's with substance like Mr. Chipman, many former PLP and FNM MP's that sat silently while these two failures totally crashed and burned would still be around today!
Please carry-on Mr. Chipman. We the people are with you!!
SP says...
These people who never ran a business have no clue what its like to get anything accomplished here! They sit around dreaming up asinine, nonsensical policies and procedures about something they know absolutely nothing.
Thank GOD for once someone with clout had enough sense to LISTEN to business owners!
The idiot(s) that came up with the idea business's should obtain and present foreign exchange approval with every entry should be removed from the decision-making process, as obviously this person(s) is totally unaware of the location of his anus and elbow and certainly have no idea what "facilitating the ease of business" remotely means!
On Customs drops new demand following business pushback
Posted 10 May 2018, 4:37 p.m. Suggest removal
SP says...
Who does Brent Symonette represent in Parliament? How could a billionaire begin to understand what is important to the average Bahamian and our children?
We do not need the likes of Brent Symonette making decisions on behalf of struggling, Bahamians competing against Haitians and other expats to make a living.
On 120 obtain citizenship in 3 months
Posted 10 May 2018, 7:02 a.m. Suggest removal
SP says...
"The Bahamian economy has turned the corner but significant challenges remain." Turned what corner and for who?
Businesses are grabbing at straws & collapsing, the economy is stagnant, unemployment steadily on the rise & many more people at most levels are suffering than ever before.
It's the "death of a thousand cuts" out here with no end in sight!
On INSIGHT – THE FIRST YEAR: Unemployment up as public service jobs go
Posted 9 May 2018, 5:03 p.m. Suggest removal
SP says...
This guy is a total "Arschloch". How many years has the U.S. been drilling and pumping oil out of 175 oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, and Europe out of the North Sea 173 active rigs drilling and with how many environmental disasters?
What we must insist on is whoever is responsible for an oil spill disaster is also held accountable for the cleanup regardless of cost!
Otherwise, let's get on with it already.
On Save the Bays chairman warns on oil 'dark ages'
Posted 8 May 2018, 6:29 p.m. Suggest removal
SP says...
http://tribune242.com/users/photos/2015…
On Brave’s ‘U’ for FNM first year
Posted 8 May 2018, 10:59 a.m. Suggest removal
SP says...
Please just make sure Hubert Ingraham and Perry Christie are **NOT** involved!
On Deficits 'thing of the past' if oil explorer succeeds
Posted 7 May 2018, 5:26 p.m. Suggest removal
SP says...
Singapore transformed themselves from one of the most corrupt countries in Asia to one of the least corrupt countries in the world!
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015…
The Bahamas needs to divest ourselves of the notion that wealthy pirates running around calling themselves "untouchable elites" in our society will never be brought to justice because they know or are big financial supporters the PLP and FNM!
Majority of Bahamians will be shocked when the biggest thieves and masters of corruption in our country are exposed from hiding behind political protectionism, gated communities, palatial mansions, and walled estates.
PM Minnis seems to be on the right track by implementing global best practice mechanisms to eradicate these pirates. Singapore did it, and we have no choice but to follow suit or watch the country further decay.
On EDITORIAL: Corruption must be stamped out
Posted 27 April 2018, 8:27 a.m. Suggest removal
SP says...
Mr. Watchorn told Tribune Business, "There was a clear expression from the room that retailers don't really see any benefits for the retail industry from joining the WTO,"
I can go a step further with absolutely no fear of contradiction and state that NO-ONE in business sees any benefits for any industry from joining the WTO!
Not one developing country can point to a single tangible benefit since their joining the WTO. Nobody with an ounce of sense thinks the Bahamas joining the WTO makes any sense.
Why are we joining a proven failed organization that every developing country in the world is complaining of being strangled by?
https://www.newsroom.co.nz/2017/12/20/7…
Donald Trump with all his U.S. clout wants out of the WTO, why are we jumping into the WTO?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/won…
On 'Slap in the face' to let WTO drive our key reforms
Posted 26 April 2018, 6:28 p.m. Suggest removal
SP says...
This is nothing new. Everyone agrees that corruption is the biggest problem in the Bahamas. However, **having a prime minister focusing on rooting out corruption is new.** Former untouchable pirates are now trying to figure out how to run for cover in this new global culture of stamping out corruption.
Corruption has always been, and will always be present in every country. There is no such thing as a country without corruption. The "level" of corruption and how countries address corruption are determining factors.
PM Minnis revised statement estimating corruption at $500M annually unquestionably caused multiple secret conversations among several small groupings of the so-called "elite" pirates that have thus far gotten away with this massive graft at the detriment of the entire country!
Please carry on PM Dr. Minnis. We the people have been eagerly awaiting confirmation of the identity of these pirates that have been robbing the country blind for more than 7 decades. We hope and pray you find them, defrock them, strip away stolen assets, and jail them for their crimes.
On Minnis: $200m corruption losses a conservative estimate
Posted 24 April 2018, 6:48 a.m. Suggest removal
SP says...
Lol....what an asinine statement. Sounds like you are one of the pirates benefiting from "the peoples" natural resources!
Mr. Chipman is "the candidate-elect" for the Centerville constituency. He was sent to Parliament to represent the interest of his constituents, not to kiss ass, brown nose, and curry favor self-serving individuals.
Had Hubert one-man band Ingraham and Perry dancing clown Christie had "stand-up" MP's with substance like Mr. Chipman, many former PLP and FNM MP's that sat silently while these two failures totally crashed and burned would still be around today!
Please carry-on Mr. Chipman. We the people are with you!!
On Chipman wants probe of fake news stories
Posted 20 April 2018, 4:06 p.m. Suggest removal