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...
europeans travel to Asia by the millions which is further away than the Bahamas.. if we can figure out why, then we will know how to attract them.. my personal opinion is we are too expensive and dont offer value for money, so they go elsewhere...
we need to remember that prior to the General election and quite commonly throughout the Caribbean, patronage and awarding of contracts and jobs, etc., was considered a by-product of victory accepted by all. so despite being ethically wrong, we didn't see it as such and it was practised to some extent by all...
you dont remedy corruption by giving more money.. that sounds like extortion.. you stop corruption with aggressive investigations, heavy fines and jail time..
i have to agree with Davis on this.. no benefit to be gained by piblicizing such info.. indeed, u will never get universal agreement on suitable salaries for almost any job.. remember the 6 figure salaries BEC staffers working power lines on the street earn? if they want to impress me, reveal the generous pensions former politicians and GGs receive til death.. remember, no particular skill, knowledge or experience required for those jobs...
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
Socrates says...
europeans travel to Asia by the millions which is further away than the Bahamas.. if we can figure out why, then we will know how to attract them.. my personal opinion is we are too expensive and dont offer value for money, so they go elsewhere...
On Bahamas eyes $8.1m boost from new airlift
Posted 9 November 2017, 8:29 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
we need to remember that prior to the General election and quite commonly throughout the Caribbean, patronage and awarding of contracts and jobs, etc., was considered a by-product of victory accepted by all. so despite being ethically wrong, we didn't see it as such and it was practised to some extent by all...
On 'Everyone is trying to get money out of BEC'
Posted 9 November 2017, 8:24 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
you dont remedy corruption by giving more money.. that sounds like extortion.. you stop corruption with aggressive investigations, heavy fines and jail time..
On Dames: Economy expected to be stronger when raise comes in
Posted 9 November 2017, 8:17 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
when it comes to equal rights for bahamian women in 2017, this country ranks on par with Saudi Arabia... what company...
On Mitchell: Constitution says who is automatically a citizen
Posted 6 November 2017, 4:55 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
i have to agree with Davis on this.. no benefit to be gained by piblicizing such info.. indeed, u will never get universal agreement on suitable salaries for almost any job.. remember the 6 figure salaries BEC staffers working power lines on the street earn? if they want to impress me, reveal the generous pensions former politicians and GGs receive til death.. remember, no particular skill, knowledge or experience required for those jobs...
On 'Brave' defends Sir Baltron Bethel contract
Posted 6 November 2017, 4:50 a.m. Suggest removal