Thought it always was the national sport?

Because they cannot think ahead to the various scenarios that may be/should be considered when drafting legislation.
They cannot see beyond the short term deal negotiation that the investor presents.
Nor will they consult with Bahamians with various measures of expertise/forethought that remain willing and able to assist.
Realize the elected/appointed have no expertise as a rule.
They will always be weighed, measured, and found wanting.

Cart before the horse as usual. Also, the multitude of Government departments involved with business licensing don't talk to each other. One is left to be the gofer between them, once you figure out which needs what from each of them and in what order.
Having said that, we are now entering the period in which Government thinks everyone is crooked and ripping them off.

It is called Summary Conviction, a provision placed in quite a few amendments to various acts.
Customs has the Authority (note I did not use the word power) to investigate fraud where they can reasonably suspect it is occurring and prosecute with evidence.

Sow Violence, reap violence. The lessons result is obvious on the streets.

This is but one example of the inevitable "beginning of the end" of a people who have forfeit their right to live and prosper to the Elected.
Price controls, Med price controls, New taxes, increased taxes, the creation of more Government regulatory bodies, all equal less peace and prosperity for Bahamians.

More crap to comply with, with government stepping in to peoples personal health.
And don't forget the fines!
They're gonna legislate us out of existence.

Interesting how this got flipped over on Mr. Smith.
We await act II.

40 to 80 miles of high voltage cables with half underwater? don't think so.
If you're going to tout Pipe dreams at these "Outlook" B.S. sessions I suppose the sky is the limit.

That the Prime Minister is some "Lord and Master" who's approval is needed for any project is a travesty. Yep, environmental must be satisfied, yes licensing must be had, rules must be followed but lawfully these heads of agreements and political government intervention is what is holding the country back. Not to mention the concessions granted.
That the P.M. can approve or disapprove based on his mood or color of someones skin, what he had for breakfast or if the person is a PLP or FMN is B.S.
Small minded control oriented no matter the party.