despite all the banter about how great things are, reality appears to be sonething different...defence force boats need repair, fire trucks not working, bahamasair planes need parts bpl renting generators, no licence plates and the list goes on. seems we may be hanging our hat too high.
"competition is the best price control" they shoukd make this man Prime Minister. Socialism is a failure as an economic policy but we are stuck with this idea that government has to control everythimg.
its shocking how govt entities, none of which are profitable, keep finding money for generous contracts, some egregiously so. i hope people know where that money will come from, us, the taxpayers
this will maintain our position in the top 10 when it comes to cost of living. the amazing thing is bahamians, who mostly flying bahamasair, already paying taxes in government support then they have to buy the tickets so definitely, we have the highest travel cost anywhere in the world for distance traveled.
its an abomination the way commercial development is allowed anywhere. everythumg seems to be negotiable. someone should apply for a space in Skyline lake or Prospect ridge on the lake.
i have to agree with "screwed bahamian". we have a party system. you were voted in under a particular party banner. if yiu want to switch, lets vote again. bye election. you shouldn't be allowed to take a vote intended to sipport one party and attach it as support for another that the voter never chose.
nothing surprising here. the company is bankrupt and there is no evidence after 52 years that offers any hope of something better. the only solution is to wind it up and let private interests provide the service as many do now and did before 1973.
i dont understand the reasoning behind suggestions of double dipping. a pension is paid for work and service previously given. salary is for work beimg done now. one has nothimg to do with the other..if we didn't have so many lousy workers, this wouldn't be necessary. Until that changes, this is necessary.
pt_90 its bigger than that.. electricity and water issues in Eleuthera, fire truck issues in Freeport, etc. broke gov't my friend, no matter what they say..
Socrates says...
despite all the banter about how great things are, reality appears to be sonething different...defence force boats need repair, fire trucks not working, bahamasair planes need parts bpl renting generators, no licence plates and the list goes on. seems we may be hanging our hat too high.
On ‘Setbacks in Defence Force fleet due to upgrades and repairs’
Posted 3 May 2025, 12:53 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
"competition is the best price control" they shoukd make this man Prime Minister. Socialism is a failure as an economic policy but we are stuck with this idea that government has to control everythimg.
On Super Value chief: ‘We’ve held back inflation for rest of 2025’
Posted 23 April 2025, 7:39 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
its shocking how govt entities, none of which are profitable, keep finding money for generous contracts, some egregiously so. i hope people know where that money will come from, us, the taxpayers
On New industrial agreement between union and NIB a ‘major step forward’
Posted 20 April 2025, 12:27 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
this will maintain our position in the top 10 when it comes to cost of living. the amazing thing is bahamians, who mostly flying bahamasair, already paying taxes in government support then they have to buy the tickets so definitely, we have the highest travel cost anywhere in the world for distance traveled.
On ‘Mediocre’ Bahamasair service must improve for baggage fees
Posted 19 April 2025, 2:32 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
its an abomination the way commercial development is allowed anywhere. everythumg seems to be negotiable. someone should apply for a space in Skyline lake or Prospect ridge on the lake.
On Planning battle erupts over Village Road office complex
Posted 19 April 2025, 2:22 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
Looks like the pre-Ingraham FNM is surfacing again, splinter groups and egos. A shame.
On Minnis won’t rule out election bid
Posted 14 April 2025, 8:02 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
i have to agree with "screwed bahamian". we have a party system. you were voted in under a particular party banner. if yiu want to switch, lets vote again. bye election. you shouldn't be allowed to take a vote intended to sipport one party and attach it as support for another that the voter never chose.
On A founding member of FNM rebukes Lewis over departure and joining COI
Posted 13 April 2025, 2:29 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
nothing surprising here. the company is bankrupt and there is no evidence after 52 years that offers any hope of something better. the only solution is to wind it up and let private interests provide the service as many do now and did before 1973.
On Bahamasair passengers hit by long Friday delays
Posted 24 February 2025, 10:59 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
i dont understand the reasoning behind suggestions of double dipping. a pension is paid for work and service previously given. salary is for work beimg done now. one has nothimg to do with the other..if we didn't have so many lousy workers, this wouldn't be necessary. Until that changes, this is necessary.
On Pintard says FNM would not let rehires ‘double-dip’
Posted 24 February 2025, 10:47 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
pt_90 its bigger than that.. electricity and water issues in Eleuthera, fire truck issues in Freeport, etc. broke gov't my friend, no matter what they say..
On WSC: Low water pressure due to high demand and operational challenges
Posted 25 January 2025, 11:01 a.m. Suggest removal