Yes theyve failed.

You know that question people get asked post 50? If you could talk to your 20yr old self what would you say?

I want the reverse. I want Pintard to talk to his future self and tell him all the ways he would punish himself for acts of hubris. Then I want him to present the bills **with teeth** that he will use against his future self and his fellow parliamentarians PS', FS', Board directors etc should he or they engage in any unethical behaviour. Then I want him to promise to abolish the proposal from Chester Cooper to legalize the acceptance of gifts to politicians of unknown value or purpose. Because Tourism doesnt need a gift, if the IDB or a foreign govt wants to offer assistance they can do as theyve done for decades, provide a grant with stated objectives or deliver assets or intelligence for a specific purpose. Theres no need for a bill to legalize "gifts"

The bottom line is we need to eradicate this corruption scourge. It is directly responsible for our astronomical high prices. Every kickback that produces nothing means givt has to increase taxes to replace that money. Increased taxes mean higher health insurance, higher food prices, higher electricity, higher gas and on and on. Politicians talk about us being a high priced destination as if it's something that makes us exclusive when all it is is a symptom of corruption riddled governance.

Only 59%?? Maybe it's only the 59% who were assessed as having a chance at winning the bid

"*mindset employed by its leading track and field athletes at the Olympics and World Championships, and learn to consistently punch above its weight through quality customer service, workforce expertise and “innovation” in the products and services it offers."

Completely off topic, I wonder if this often used phrase "*above weight class in athletics*" really is the case.

Speed is a genetic gift. It doesnt matter what colour you are, what race you come from what country you live in. If you were born with above average speed, you have speed. If you have speed, you can get a scholarship. If you get a scholarship you can get access to top trainers same as anyone else who has top speed anywhere in the world.

The true correlation is in brain power, it also has nothing to do with race, size of country. If you have it you have it. We have it. Our issue is corruption doesnt appreciate brain power. We live in a country that penalizes knowledge workers.

And this is the outcome

CNN has a video of a Haitian national describing gang activity

"*they're saying they're Robinhood but they're just common thieves*"

Haitis solution is in finding an honest ethical principled leader. If they chose a populist leader only based on their in the moment popularity this cycle will repeat again. They need to eradicate corruption. While corruption exists all over the world in Haiti the consequence of corruption is blood letting anarchy.

This is world history before our eyes. A political class draped in excessive wealth, masses unable to feed themselves and under threat of even more taxes. Weaponization of police as a political tool all followed by uprising and violent incursion into wealthy neighbourhoods.

Ain't that sound like us and where we headed without change?

We are a tipping point and one disaster away from being like Haiti, we have no sensible leadership, political sycophants justifying excessive spending and a foreign minister sending out whatsapp messages every day in support of it all

Suffice it to say they need a new policy for the purchase of cars for senior officials. There is no need for the purchase of a car over 100k for the PM. Not in 2024.

Birdie is a dummy. Its not the age of the car, it's the value. As the car ages it "generally" loses value. Theres no point adding comprehensive to a 20 year old March valued at 500 dollars. But if you have an as antique car or even a luxury car valued at say 100k+, they'll insure that for a nice premium

I can see a scenario where this purchase was not his decision, **but** if you're around your leader long enough, you'll know exactly what they'll support, and his followers clearly thought he'd have no issue spending wildly. **There are plenty nice cars out there under 100k. The PM license plate, armour plating. Bullet proof glass, sirens etc can be added to any of them**

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The problem is context. Are they still going forward with a new parliament building because they need a comfortable workspace that they're always away from with constant adjounments? Is the elevator cost still at 2.5million dollars for a 3floor building? Anybody explained yet why a trip to Gtand Bahama costs 100,000 dollars. Half a million dollars to take who knows what to Botswana for nothingness. A trip to see the pope. A 25million dollar contract to JDL AND an increase of air freight fees. For what? Are they still shaking down the kiddie carnival operator? 200,000 for a luxury car? I see plenty beautiful electric cars on the road and they dont cost 200,000 dollars. Prince William and Kate drove a 60,000-80,000 electric SUV when they visited. What most people miss is the appeal of the royal vehicle isnt the price tag, its the exclusive license plate. Any car can be turned into a secure vehicle and most modern cars have sophisticated technology built in. but this seems to be a thorn of most black leaders, only the most expensive for me!

That's the problem. Their seeming willingness and glee to heap more and more fees/taxes whatever they call it on Bahamians while they pamper themselves using the money theyve beat and flogged out of our hands

I for one am not super happy and impressed to see my leader showered in wealth and showing off to other leaders. I'm more impressed by their demonstration of their ability to think strategize lead and be financially and ethically responsible. Take your helicopter landing at the stadium somewhere else to impress someone

**The beginning of the problem is when leaders forget that they *serve* **

I think the govt is right on the track with move toward insurance for commercial vessels. The problem is context. Are they still going forward with a new parliament building because they need a comfortable workspace that they're always away from with constant adjounments? Is the elevator cost still at 2.5million dollars for a 3floor building? Anybody explained yet why a trip to Gtand Bahama costs 100,000 dollars. Half a million dollars to take who knows what to Botswana for nothingness. A trip to see the pope. A 25million dollar contract to JDL AND an increase of air freight fees. For what? Are they still *shaking down* the kiddie carnival operator? 200,000 for a luxury car? I see plenty beautiful electric cars on the road and they dont cost 200,000 dollars. Prince William and Kate drove a 60,000-80,000 electric SUV when they visited. What most people miss is the appeal of the royal vehicle isnt the price tag, its the exclusive license plate. Any car can be turned into a secure vehicle and most modern cars have sophisticated technology built in. but this seems to be a thorn of most black leaders, only the most expensive for me!

That's the problem. Their seeming willingness and glee to heap more and more fees/taxes whatever they call it on Bahamians while they pamper themselves using the money theyve beat and flogged out of our hands

I for one am not super happy and impressed to see my leader showered in wealth. I'm more impressed by their demonstration of their ability to think strategize lead and be financially and ethically responsible. Take your helicopter landing at the stadium somewhere else to impress someone

**The beginning of the problem is when leaders forget that they *serve* **

ROTFL.