So, Mr. Turnquest, why didn't the FNM ever get around to offering that 9% ownership to Bahamians? Couldn't let the yard-niggers move up even a little bit, eh?
That's why I ended my paragraph with "LOL". Yes, I know it is a requirement abroad. I had an F-1 visa myself in Florida. BUT it seems "some" people don't seem to know this is NORMAL - like Mr. Fred Smith for example. He just arrived on the planet Earth last week, and needs an introduction.
And also the D average is just that - and average - there are some students that do very well in school - and they should be lifted up with good jobs to be a beacon to others to strive to succeed. But as it is now, in this disgusting country, it doesn't matter if you get A's or F's you still can make-up beds and sweep floors in the hotel. **TheMadHatter**
Once again, I am very sure that there are SOME positions that there is no Bahamian qualified to fill - and it would be great to bring in such foreign talented individuals - not only to do the job, but also to take on an apprentice Bahamian and train them to obtain such expertise over a period of years. That would be fantastic and would help everyone.
However, I am sure that hair-braiding is NOT one of the fields he is discussing. He could list some of the correct fields and talents that he is talking about.
That would not only make Bahamians feel at ease that indeed these are persons that we need here to help the Bahamas grow and compete in a global market BUT it would also give a lot of us a "heads up" on what particular skills and areas we need to start studying in order to become one of those successful persons.
The article says "The government’s shareholding in HoldingCo would only be temporary in nature, pending an offering of the shares in HoldingCo to eligible investors,”"
Every time (including just a couple weeks ago) the Govt makes a share offering (through Royal Fidelity or one of the big time faciliators) - it is sold out on day one.
You never get to hear about how you (an ordinary citizen) can buy shares in these things. And what does he mean "eligible investors"? Does that mean black people can't buy any of the shares?
What exactly is an "eligible" investor.
Why didn't the reporter (Rashad Rolle) ask this question?
A black Bahamian citizen who works, say, as an electrician and manages his budget well and perhaps has $2000 to invest; would he be able to buy $2000 worth of shares? Or would he be told - NO - you have to have $25,000 minimum to invest and you can't be black ?
It would be great to see a follow-up article on this subject. Perhaps including a pie-chart breakdown of the share purchasers from the govt offering they did a few weeks ago. It was reported in this newspaper. What is their breakdown by citizenship? What is their breakdown by amounts purchased? Example: 10% of the buyers bought total shares exceeding $100,000 each buyer, 27% of buyers bought shares exceeding $75,000 each buyer, etc.
Perhaps if Mr. Sumner provided a list of, say, 20 different job title / descriptions of persons his members need to attract from abroad - that would lead to beter understanding by the masses.
Are we talking about financial experts like wealth managers? Bank managers? Stock brokers? Computer programmers? Welders? Electricians with a specialty in micro circuits? Chemical engineers? Radiologists? Surgeons? Bush-whackers? Hair braiders?
Basically, what are these people that are needed that cannot be found locally.
I am not saying he is not correct - I just mean his point could be more clear if he gave a LOT of examples.
"Mr Fitzgerald said there are also a number of old schools in The Bahamas that needs rebuilding."
Wow.. Really? LOL. That man must be a friggin genius. No wonder he got to be Minister of Education. I say, move that boy to the front of the class !!!
Now, if we go back to the promise of - "Ready to Govern on Day One". How come he didn't know about these schools that need to be rebuilt on day one? But only now has uncovered this sacred information?
Also have these schools only just fallen into such disrepair since May 2012? Or were they in need of rebuilding on the FNM's watch too? I'm sure some needed rebuilding since Pindling was in power.
TheMadHatter says...
We need to invent a new word. I tried "insanity" - but it just doesn't have enough meaning to cover this one entirely.
On Smith: No problem with idea of Haitian-Bahamian political party
Posted 18 February 2015, 8:42 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Mitchell is correct - Myers them need to give some examples. They may be right, but how would we know unless they can be more specific.
**TheMadHatter**
On Mitchell challenges private sector over work permits
Posted 17 February 2015, 10:04 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
So, Mr. Turnquest, why didn't the FNM ever get around to offering that 9% ownership to Bahamians? Couldn't let the yard-niggers move up even a little bit, eh?
**TheMadHatter**
On Turnquest fears for the country’s future economy
Posted 17 February 2015, 9:54 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
That's why I ended my paragraph with "LOL". Yes, I know it is a requirement abroad. I had an F-1 visa myself in Florida. BUT it seems "some" people don't seem to know this is NORMAL - like Mr. Fred Smith for example. He just arrived on the planet Earth last week, and needs an introduction.
On ‘New policies on education of foreigners unlawful’
Posted 17 February 2015, 6:40 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
And also the D average is just that - and average - there are some students that do very well in school - and they should be lifted up with good jobs to be a beacon to others to strive to succeed.
But as it is now, in this disgusting country, it doesn't matter if you get A's or F's you still can make-up beds and sweep floors in the hotel.
**TheMadHatter**
On ‘Ease immigration restrictions to help businesses’
Posted 17 February 2015, 10:46 a.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Once again, I am very sure that there are SOME positions that there is no Bahamian qualified to fill - and it would be great to bring in such foreign talented individuals - not only to do the job, but also to take on an apprentice Bahamian and train them to obtain such expertise over a period of years. That would be fantastic and would help everyone.
However, I am sure that hair-braiding is NOT one of the fields he is discussing. He could list some of the correct fields and talents that he is talking about.
That would not only make Bahamians feel at ease that indeed these are persons that we need here to help the Bahamas grow and compete in a global market BUT
it would also give a lot of us a "heads up" on what particular skills and areas we need to start studying in order to become one of those successful persons.
**TheMadHatter**
On ‘Ease immigration restrictions to help businesses’
Posted 16 February 2015, 10:47 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
The article says "The government’s shareholding in HoldingCo would only be temporary in nature, pending an offering of the shares in HoldingCo to eligible investors,”"
Every time (including just a couple weeks ago) the Govt makes a share offering (through Royal Fidelity or one of the big time faciliators) - it is sold out on day one.
You never get to hear about how you (an ordinary citizen) can buy shares in these things. And what does he mean "eligible investors"? Does that mean black people can't buy any of the shares?
What exactly is an "eligible" investor.
Why didn't the reporter (Rashad Rolle) ask this question?
A black Bahamian citizen who works, say, as an electrician and manages his budget well and perhaps has $2000 to invest; would he be able to buy $2000 worth of shares? Or would he be told - NO - you have to have $25,000 minimum to invest and you can't be black ?
It would be great to see a follow-up article on this subject. Perhaps including a pie-chart breakdown of the share purchasers from the govt offering they did a few weeks ago. It was reported in this newspaper. What is their breakdown by citizenship? What is their breakdown by amounts purchased? Example: 10% of the buyers bought total shares exceeding $100,000 each buyer, 27% of buyers bought shares exceeding $75,000 each buyer, etc.
**TheMadHatter**
On Call for clarity over cellphone licence
Posted 16 February 2015, 8:38 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Perhaps if Mr. Sumner provided a list of, say, 20 different job title / descriptions of persons his members need to attract from abroad - that would lead to beter understanding by the masses.
Are we talking about financial experts like wealth managers? Bank managers? Stock brokers? Computer programmers? Welders? Electricians with a specialty in micro circuits? Chemical engineers? Radiologists? Surgeons? Bush-whackers? Hair braiders?
Basically, what are these people that are needed that cannot be found locally.
I am not saying he is not correct - I just mean his point could be more clear if he gave a LOT of examples.
**TheMadHatter**
On ‘Ease immigration restrictions to help businesses’
Posted 16 February 2015, 8:28 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
He is only doing this to give Haitians extra money to cover the VAT they are now having to pay on rice and turkey-fly.
**TheMadHatter**
On Minimum wage is 'not enough' says Christie
Posted 15 February 2015, 11:09 a.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
"Mr Fitzgerald said there are also a number of old schools in The Bahamas that needs rebuilding."
Wow.. Really? LOL. That man must be a friggin genius. No wonder he got to be Minister of Education. I say, move that boy to the front of the class !!!
Now, if we go back to the promise of - "Ready to Govern on Day One". How come he didn't know about these schools that need to be rebuilt on day one? But only now has uncovered this sacred information?
Also have these schools only just fallen into such disrepair since May 2012? Or were they in need of rebuilding on the FNM's watch too? I'm sure some needed rebuilding since Pindling was in power.
**TheMadHatter**
On $200,000 approved for school roof repairs
Posted 15 February 2015, 11:06 a.m. Suggest removal