if you dont intend to operate a taxi service, you do not need a plate.. what rubbish, i get the plate just to sublet it to someone and take a fee? sheeprunner is right, the taxi business is a national embarrassment.. no standard look, no standard of equipment, etc. needs to be totally destroyed and start over...
Freeport must be declared a economic free zone, free of taxes, etc. the destruction of the city post 1970 is indesputible and it cannot continue as a ghost town.. remove taxes, attract industry, create job opportunities.. these free zones exist successfully worldwide, why not here?
an example of how lacking a safety culture is in the Bahamas workplace. one would assume that prior to operating the truck, safety procedures would require the operator to ensure the lift is not in the up position.. avoidable expense...
this isn't news.. we don't have any choice, so no decision is made... they (OECD countries) put the gun to our head, so its do it their way or get squashed like a cockroach....
i dont get their gripe... Atlantis, the 2nd largest employer in the country is foreign-owned for heaven's sake... small island states with no industry and resources cant survive without foreign investment.. all the food we eat cones from outside.. etc., etc... this is scare mongering and fox news type talk...
how is it we only get to this question after nomination and an election? if there are prerequisites to hold office, how is it candidates aren't required to present acceptable proof of fitness to serve BEFORE nomination and election? another example, in case we need one, of how backward we still are...
this is exactly why i have suggested the 'Defence Force' be abolished and reestablished as a Coast Guard to deal with this sort of thing. why the hell do we need a Defence Force?
i suggest gang members caught by police for breaking the law, get 6 months on Plana Cays or Samana Cay (furthest you can get from Nassau and still be in the Bahamas). let them live in barracks, grow their own food, etc. schooling from 7:30am - 4:30pm and no free time, structured schedule from wakeup til sleeping. see the results...
what is more troubling than gov't buying this place, is what it says about investors' perception of the tourism industry on GB inparticular and the country in general. if the view was positive, buyers would be queing to buy the place.
Socrates says...
if you dont intend to operate a taxi service, you do not need a plate.. what rubbish, i get the plate just to sublet it to someone and take a fee? sheeprunner is right, the taxi business is a national embarrassment.. no standard look, no standard of equipment, etc. needs to be totally destroyed and start over...
On Taxi plate leasing may end
Posted 3 November 2017, 9:15 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
Freeport must be declared a economic free zone, free of taxes, etc. the destruction of the city post 1970 is indesputible and it cannot continue as a ghost town.. remove taxes, attract industry, create job opportunities.. these free zones exist successfully worldwide, why not here?
On Turnquest says tax bill will ease business
Posted 1 November 2017, 2:46 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
an example of how lacking a safety culture is in the Bahamas workplace. one would assume that prior to operating the truck, safety procedures would require the operator to ensure the lift is not in the up position.. avoidable expense...
On Beam breaks in Atlantis tunnel
Posted 1 November 2017, 2:41 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
TB, now this.. is this the Bahamas or some other nearby country (i dont want to name)? what is this place coming too?
On HFM outbreak ‘will get worse’
Posted 23 October 2017, 11:48 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
this isn't news.. we don't have any choice, so no decision is made... they (OECD countries) put the gun to our head, so its do it their way or get squashed like a cockroach....
On Bahamas converts Finland taxation deal to automatic
Posted 22 October 2017, 7:11 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
i dont get their gripe... Atlantis, the 2nd largest employer in the country is foreign-owned for heaven's sake... small island states with no industry and resources cant survive without foreign investment.. all the food we eat cones from outside.. etc., etc... this is scare mongering and fox news type talk...
On Activists 'absolutely oppose' 100% GB Power takeover
Posted 20 October 2017, 9:39 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
how is it we only get to this question after nomination and an election? if there are prerequisites to hold office, how is it candidates aren't required to present acceptable proof of fitness to serve BEFORE nomination and election? another example, in case we need one, of how backward we still are...
On Campbell faces new citizenship challenge
Posted 20 October 2017, 9:18 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
this is exactly why i have suggested the 'Defence Force' be abolished and reestablished as a Coast Guard to deal with this sort of thing. why the hell do we need a Defence Force?
On Govt under fire over response to grounded barge
Posted 20 October 2017, 9:13 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
i suggest gang members caught by police for breaking the law, get 6 months on Plana Cays or Samana Cay (furthest you can get from Nassau and still be in the Bahamas). let them live in barracks, grow their own food, etc. schooling from 7:30am - 4:30pm and no free time, structured schedule from wakeup til sleeping. see the results...
On Pupils threaten revenge attacks
Posted 20 October 2017, 9:09 p.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
what is more troubling than gov't buying this place, is what it says about investors' perception of the tourism industry on GB inparticular and the country in general. if the view was positive, buyers would be queing to buy the place.
On Offer on table for Grand Lucayan
Posted 20 October 2017, 10:41 a.m. Suggest removal