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Socrates says...

whatever the reason/excuse, bottom line seems to be gov't has trouble paying the bills. bad sign..

Socrates says...

Wish for luck. americans pressured jamaica to send them back to Cuba.

On Bahamas nears deal on Cuban medics

Posted 8 March 2026, 5:13 p.m. Suggest removal

Socrates says...

its hard to understand how increased visitor arrivals, which is supppsed to be our bread and butter, is not translating into more money which would allow some of these arreaes to be settled. bottom line in all of this seems to be that we are living beyond our means.

On Govt unpaid bills nearly doubles

Posted 28 February 2026, 4:48 p.m. Suggest removal

Socrates says...

here we go again. still trying to put a square peg into a round hole. Freeport is not designed for tourism. need to try something else. in my view this is just throwing good money after bad.

Socrates says...

Rest assured they will regulate this to ensure it looks just like a taxi and there will be no benefit. we will continue to be among those lesser developed countries where you can't identify a taxi or book one.

On Coleby-Davis: Uber must use regulated drivers

Posted 19 February 2026, 6:59 p.m. Suggest removal

Socrates says...

they will have to tread carefully with this. Trump administration not too concerned about sovereignty talk. see the play with management of the Panama canal. the era of gun boat diplomacy is in play now.

Socrates says...

The issue here is there was sufficient evidence to charge Pinder. in our system of government, that is enough to expect he would step aside so he is not a distraction. a cloud of suspicion will follow him the rest of his life even if absolved of any wrongdoing because you can always win a case on technicalities.

On Long Island FNM rift over candidate

Posted 7 February 2026, 7:38 a.m. Suggest removal

Socrates says...

Signs of the arrogance that used to be politics in the Bahamas?

Socrates says...

its hard to see why just because boats sale past s9mewhere, that makes a business case. this is a dubious venture.

Socrates says...

Mr. Bowe keeps pushing "Robin hood' economics.. take from the rich, gve to the poor. the well off spend more money, contributing more tax revenue so why shouldnt they equally benefit from any breaks?