sensible talk from the PLP side for a change.. he needs to tread carefully though.. i dont think the 'old guard' will appreciate a 'political babe' giving them advice.. but then again, he's in and most of them are not....
at the end of the day, we need FDI.. i cant conceive of any commercial conditions that may have been agreed that could be a concern... work permits? so what.. still bahamians employed who without bahamar wouldn't have a job.. which bahamians are investing in major projects? not one.. every single project of any size in this country was by FDI.. like Paul Adderley used to say, we bahamians are just buyers and sellers.. no more, no less....
another intellectually dishonest presentation. the govt just came to power so any borrowing is paying off debt left behind.. i didnt hear of any proposed initiatives that would require money.. in any event, its still a PLP budget..
The other Daily reported that Isaacs allegedly threatened physical violence against the Prime Minister. Bahamians are known for loose talk, but i think in this case the RBPF should bring him in for questioning and put him under surveillance for a period. We don't know if he has the means to carry out his threat but he certainly has motive. We need to bring law and order to this society..
if the idea is to protect bahamian business, then as outrageous as this sounds government will need to limit bahamians access to US dollars so they cant go to Florida and bypass bahamian businesses... again, thats if you say you are protecting bahamian business.. dont just pick a few tariffs... we will always have an obscene cost of living due this very kind of thinking...
the root problem continues to be a political system where every decision is ultimately made by 'the Minister'. why can't we have processes and laws to follow and when they are not, you go to court.. can't appeal too many Minister decisions....
i'm sure this body will be properly setup with all necessary procedures to be satisfied as part of their deliberations. Minnis, rightly so, just wants to take the politics out of it.. any if you old enough to remember D'Arcy Ryan and the PLP? man was denied by politicians only... finally, i dont think there is a queue of non-bahamians dying to get citizenship, so everyone relax..
Dr. Nottage is an accomplished citizen of this country. regardless of his politics and whatever i may think about that, i respect his contribution and wish peace and comfort for his family and a speedy recovery if it be the Lord's will..
Socrates says...
capitalism.. businesses come and go.. market size of the Bahamas will always have limitations.. das why we go to Miami!
On Galleria downsizes with JFK's closure
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Socrates says...
sensible talk from the PLP side for a change.. he needs to tread carefully though.. i dont think the 'old guard' will appreciate a 'political babe' giving them advice.. but then again, he's in and most of them are not....
On Cooper says PLP should apologise and learn from errors that led to defeat
Posted 28 June 2017, 8:47 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
Fred Mitchell calling someone a 'spoilt sport' and giving advice too... what has the world come too? My God....
On Mitchell dismisses Izmirlian as ‘spoil sport’
Posted 28 June 2017, 8:43 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
at the end of the day, we need FDI.. i cant conceive of any commercial conditions that may have been agreed that could be a concern... work permits? so what.. still bahamians employed who without bahamar wouldn't have a job.. which bahamians are investing in major projects? not one.. every single project of any size in this country was by FDI.. like Paul Adderley used to say, we bahamians are just buyers and sellers.. no more, no less....
On 'Commercially sensitive' elements of Baha Mar deal kept sealed
Posted 26 June 2017, 2:33 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
another intellectually dishonest presentation. the govt just came to power so any borrowing is paying off debt left behind.. i didnt hear of any proposed initiatives that would require money.. in any event, its still a PLP budget..
On PLP Senator dares FNM to send any criminality information to police
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Socrates says...
The other Daily reported that Isaacs allegedly threatened physical violence against the Prime Minister. Bahamians are known for loose talk, but i think in this case the RBPF should bring him in for questioning and put him under surveillance for a period. We don't know if he has the means to carry out his threat but he certainly has motive. We need to bring law and order to this society..
On Isaacs: Nation got value for my $2m contract
Posted 23 June 2017, 10:42 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
if the idea is to protect bahamian business, then as outrageous as this sounds government will need to limit bahamians access to US dollars so they cant go to Florida and bypass bahamian businesses... again, thats if you say you are protecting bahamian business.. dont just pick a few tariffs... we will always have an obscene cost of living due this very kind of thinking...
On Miller praises reversal of ‘unconscionable’ paint cut
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Socrates says...
the root problem continues to be a political system where every decision is ultimately made by 'the Minister'. why can't we have processes and laws to follow and when they are not, you go to court.. can't appeal too many Minister decisions....
On Economy ‘floundering’ as no State Sector Act
Posted 23 June 2017, 1:43 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
i'm sure this body will be properly setup with all necessary procedures to be satisfied as part of their deliberations. Minnis, rightly so, just wants to take the politics out of it.. any if you old enough to remember D'Arcy Ryan and the PLP? man was denied by politicians only... finally, i dont think there is a queue of non-bahamians dying to get citizenship, so everyone relax..
On Independent board to be set up to review citizenship applications
Posted 22 June 2017, 6:13 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
Dr. Nottage is an accomplished citizen of this country. regardless of his politics and whatever i may think about that, i respect his contribution and wish peace and comfort for his family and a speedy recovery if it be the Lord's will..
On UPDATED: Nottage is ‘gravely ill’ in hospital
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