regardless of conditions in Haiti, it was a 'temporary residence permit program'. anybody who doesnt understand the meaning of 'temporary' should invest in a dictionary. meanwhile, conditions in Haiti will always be difficult unfortunately, similar to Zimbabwe. Certainly not the fault of any of those affected by this. Notwithstanding that fact however, few if any countries accept economic refugees, Cubans being one of the few exceptions.
the argument put forward by the Minister is flawed. if you didnt need these people, they would not be reingaged. secondly, the pension is payable for service already rendered. i dont see what being reengaged has to do with your pension. just goes to prove i suppose, why salary and benefits information is meant to be confidential...
its a very challenging and stressful situation to lose a job. however, in this case the choice is do a few feel the pain, or do we continue the losses and hurt all bahamians with increased taxation to support loss-making gov't businesses? if you are not a socialist, then you have to agree the former sutuation over the latter choice..
we are a country devoid of imagination; intellectually bankrupt, with no ideas to energize our tourism industry.. i'm afraid there is little reason for optimism regarding any improvement in our fate for the forseeable future.. proof is in the numbers for last 20 years at least..
like everything in life, there are pros and cons.. we already hold the odious distinction of the longest ever application process, and we need more time? read between the lines manp.. if we cant complete an application procedure, imagine how much less we can compete with anybody.. reality is they all need to grow up. this is the world we live in and the New World Order thats been decided by the big boys.. get with the program.. either we join the club or get isolated..
the idea that runways create tourists is rubbish.. plenty bahamian islands had runways built using this line and most of them are still graveyards.. you could launch B52s from San Salvador on bombing missions but except for Club Med, nothing happening.. same thing in Arthurs Town, Treasure Cay, Inagua, Rock Sound, Governors Harbour, Freeport, etc., etc... in fact only Exuma could be called a 'success' but they had business when the old airport was in use.. nothing against LI people, but this project would just create more gov't debt. as for Water, nobody can complain about that since it is essential to human existence...
this all sounds very scary indeed.. hopefully we will get some clarity on this in due course.. no matter your view, as usual we the citizens can do nothing about this runaway borrowing other than express frustration and concern...
the time has come to allow citizens to carry concealed weapons for protection.. the crooks already have their firepower so what about us? they know most of us aren't armed now, but they would think twice if they weren't sure what the other guy had.. you can't stop crime but you can improve the odds for the victims..
dont know how viable this might be but FDI of this type is the only sort likely to succeed on GB.. no hope for tourist industry there in my humble opinion.. but this is the beauty of private investment, its not our money so if they fail, so be it...
Socrates says...
regardless of conditions in Haiti, it was a 'temporary residence permit program'. anybody who doesnt understand the meaning of 'temporary' should invest in a dictionary. meanwhile, conditions in Haiti will always be difficult unfortunately, similar to Zimbabwe. Certainly not the fault of any of those affected by this. Notwithstanding that fact however, few if any countries accept economic refugees, Cubans being one of the few exceptions.
On US ending temporary permits for almost 60,000 Haitians
Posted 21 November 2017, 8:01 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
the argument put forward by the Minister is flawed. if you didnt need these people, they would not be reingaged. secondly, the pension is payable for service already rendered. i dont see what being reengaged has to do with your pension. just goes to prove i suppose, why salary and benefits information is meant to be confidential...
On Pension or salary - not both
Posted 21 November 2017, 6:59 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
its a very challenging and stressful situation to lose a job. however, in this case the choice is do a few feel the pain, or do we continue the losses and hurt all bahamians with increased taxation to support loss-making gov't businesses? if you are not a socialist, then you have to agree the former sutuation over the latter choice..
On Cooper concern at Bank of the Bahamas layoffs
Posted 18 November 2017, 1:45 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
we are a country devoid of imagination; intellectually bankrupt, with no ideas to energize our tourism industry.. i'm afraid there is little reason for optimism regarding any improvement in our fate for the forseeable future.. proof is in the numbers for last 20 years at least..
On Bahamas only per capita GDP faller within the Caribbean
Posted 17 November 2017, 4:22 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
like everything in life, there are pros and cons.. we already hold the odious distinction of the longest ever application process, and we need more time? read between the lines manp.. if we cant complete an application procedure, imagine how much less we can compete with anybody.. reality is they all need to grow up. this is the world we live in and the New World Order thats been decided by the big boys.. get with the program.. either we join the club or get isolated..
On Unions: ‘Don’t box ourselves in’ over WTO by year 2019
Posted 16 November 2017, 7:32 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
agree with sentiments if it was a fulltime job, but the majority moonlight as politicians...
On Nothing wrong with MP raises
Posted 14 November 2017, 12:36 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
the idea that runways create tourists is rubbish.. plenty bahamian islands had runways built using this line and most of them are still graveyards.. you could launch B52s from San Salvador on bombing missions but except for Club Med, nothing happening.. same thing in Arthurs Town, Treasure Cay, Inagua, Rock Sound, Governors Harbour, Freeport, etc., etc... in fact only Exuma could be called a 'success' but they had business when the old airport was in use.. nothing against LI people, but this project would just create more gov't debt. as for Water, nobody can complain about that since it is essential to human existence...
On IDB approves Long Island airport study
Posted 13 November 2017, 11:35 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
this all sounds very scary indeed.. hopefully we will get some clarity on this in due course.. no matter your view, as usual we the citizens can do nothing about this runaway borrowing other than express frustration and concern...
On Govt seeking new $800m foreign loan
Posted 13 November 2017, 11:26 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
the time has come to allow citizens to carry concealed weapons for protection.. the crooks already have their firepower so what about us? they know most of us aren't armed now, but they would think twice if they weren't sure what the other guy had.. you can't stop crime but you can improve the odds for the victims..
On Super Value staff held at gunpoint
Posted 13 November 2017, 11:20 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
dont know how viable this might be but FDI of this type is the only sort likely to succeed on GB.. no hope for tourist industry there in my humble opinion.. but this is the beauty of private investment, its not our money so if they fail, so be it...
On $4.5bn oil refinery for Grand Bahama
Posted 9 November 2017, 8:34 a.m. Suggest removal