you have to be qualified and experienced to fill some roles. we have not done a very good job in this area and this kind of talk, never mind how well intentioned, perpetuates the hand out mentality. even for the few who are book qualified, most lack global exposure due to our propensity to see the bahamas as the world, and hence not seeking overseas exposure to broaden and enhance the book learning...
i hope we don't buckle under pressure. if the option we have chosen (bilateral) is provided for and we consider it most appropriate for us, then lets hold our ground. the europeans need to wean themselves off their colonialist tendencies...
dont get excited too fast.. more controllers will have to be hired and trained which requires time and money, big investment in technology for radar systems, communication technology, etc., and biggest of all is responsibility for Search and rescue within the area you control ( see the Australians had to spend millions looking for Malaysian Airlines that did not takeoff or land there but is believed to have disappeared in an area they are responsible for). point being, there will be big revenue but also big expense so the net might be more modest. finally for Mr. Butler, i believe we have a condolidated budget where all revenue goes so i would not make any plans thinking income from fees will only go back into the Industry.
Hanna-Martin does not have to be "outraged". Nottage, the Minister responsible, need not be "surprised". Stop talking and do something for heaven's sake. They have the POWER to transfer, fire, demote or do whatever else they wish with this man. If not them, then who?
Hanna-Martin does not have to be "outraged". Nottage, the Minister responsible, need not be "surprised". Stop talking and do something for heaven's sake. They have the POWER to transfer, fire, demote or do whatever else they wish with this man. If not them, then who?
interesting.. so how do we reconcile this report, which is not news to most anyone who has been in the Bahamas more then 1 week, with the high labour costs we keep hearing so much about? no skills but high labour costs? sounds like out of control Unions and dumb management who dont have the spine to say your workers aren't worth what you are asking? always been a problem in this country.. the idea you should be paid according to the cost of living and nothing to do with you knowledge/skills or what a job is worth..
i dont support gambling, but reality is we live in what is generally regarded as a free society currently, where citizens and residents are free to make any lawful decision they wish. are we proposing some fascist, dictatorship or strong-man government who would be making all our decisions for us?
unfortunately all the 3rd world former british colonies in the west have become economic failures due to everlasting imcompetent governance. we will end up on the doorstep of the IMF, only a matter of time. what an utterly disgusting and depressing thought...
Socrates says...
you have to be qualified and experienced to fill some roles. we have not done a very good job in this area and this kind of talk, never mind how well intentioned, perpetuates the hand out mentality. even for the few who are book qualified, most lack global exposure due to our propensity to see the bahamas as the world, and hence not seeking overseas exposure to broaden and enhance the book learning...
On ‘High time’ for more financial services Bahamianisation
Posted 23 January 2017, 4:16 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
i hope we don't buckle under pressure. if the option we have chosen (bilateral) is provided for and we consider it most appropriate for us, then lets hold our ground. the europeans need to wean themselves off their colonialist tendencies...
On Bahamas will ‘do all it can’ to avoid EU blacklisting
Posted 23 January 2017, 4:09 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
i hope Myers doesn't have to teach them a lesson... unlike Obie Ferguson, Myers like Butch Stewart, lives in the real world...
On KFC managers take strike vote
Posted 20 January 2017, 5:25 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
i had to read carefully to see who uttered such blasphemy.. could only be a non-bahamian... the Bahamas leap-frog anybody on anything? what rubbish...
On Bahamas can ‘leapfrog’ rivals on health reforms
Posted 20 January 2017, 5:22 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
dont get excited too fast.. more controllers will have to be hired and trained which requires time and money, big investment in technology for radar systems, communication technology, etc., and biggest of all is responsibility for Search and rescue within the area you control ( see the Australians had to spend millions looking for Malaysian Airlines that did not takeoff or land there but is believed to have disappeared in an area they are responsible for). point being, there will be big revenue but also big expense so the net might be more modest. finally for Mr. Butler, i believe we have a condolidated budget where all revenue goes so i would not make any plans thinking income from fees will only go back into the Industry.
On Govt urged: Regain our air space quicker
Posted 14 January 2017, 11:10 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
Hanna-Martin does not have to be "outraged". Nottage, the Minister responsible, need not be "surprised". Stop talking and do something for heaven's sake. They have the POWER to transfer, fire, demote or do whatever else they wish with this man. If not them, then who?
On Hanna Martin 'outraged' at women being denied at voter registration
Posted 10 January 2017, 2:32 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
Hanna-Martin does not have to be "outraged". Nottage, the Minister responsible, need not be "surprised". Stop talking and do something for heaven's sake. They have the POWER to transfer, fire, demote or do whatever else they wish with this man. If not them, then who?
On Hanna Martin 'outraged' at women being denied at voter registration
Posted 10 January 2017, 2:32 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
interesting.. so how do we reconcile this report, which is not news to most anyone who has been in the Bahamas more then 1 week, with the high labour costs we keep hearing so much about? no skills but high labour costs? sounds like out of control Unions and dumb management who dont have the spine to say your workers aren't worth what you are asking? always been a problem in this country.. the idea you should be paid according to the cost of living and nothing to do with you knowledge/skills or what a job is worth..
On IDB: Bahamas skills gaps are ‘worrisome’
Posted 7 January 2017, 4:07 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
i dont support gambling, but reality is we live in what is generally regarded as a free society currently, where citizens and residents are free to make any lawful decision they wish. are we proposing some fascist, dictatorship or strong-man government who would be making all our decisions for us?
On Super Value owner: Web shops ‘took 30% from us’ over Xmas
Posted 7 January 2017, 3:59 a.m. Suggest removal
Socrates says...
unfortunately all the 3rd world former british colonies in the west have become economic failures due to everlasting imcompetent governance. we will end up on the doorstep of the IMF, only a matter of time. what an utterly disgusting and depressing thought...
On Bahamas urged: ‘Stay the course’ on fiscal consolidation targets
Posted 4 January 2017, 5:07 a.m. Suggest removal