ok , let us just increase VAT to 25% and problem is solved. You do not need to have a degree to recommend exactly what the government wants to do. They need money , and the only entity that has apparent money is the people. I cannot understand why people with business and finance degrees are hired in the government if they increase taxes every time to solve a financial problem. You have the degrees, use them and solve our problems without increasing taxes.

So true, beforw VAT, if you walked into NIB , you had scores of employees walking around doing nothing but gossiping. Fire employees from each govetnment agency that are not needed also. Too many political appointees sucking up money for just showing up , not to work, just showing up.

Oh, by the way, I am skiinny , and I watch what i eat.

Actually, I can't afford to live up to a standard of the latest Apple iphone, Gucci sunglasses, land Bag etc, because i can't afford to buy them. i am not going to buy them and let the landlord put me out, let BEC turn my electricity off, water and Sewerage turn my water off etc. it has more to do with a an entitled mindset than the have's and have's not. None of these comments are degrading anyone. We all fall on hard times , and we all will need help at some point in life. That does not rule out making a better financial decision when a decision needs to be made.

I agree, it starts in the home. However, that is not our reality in the Bahamas. The government needs to see where we fall down , and implement stratergies for its people. Wr all know that the traditional father, mother and children is non existent.

Well, it is better in the bahamas for foreigners not bahamians. They come here with millions , and this place is their playground. We have no money, we serve the people with the money, simple.

" let us eliminate the costly fees for tests". yeah and also the costly fees for heart surgery. I agree. Heart surgery is too expensive , also. In Florida , they have trained dogs to sniff out the corona virus. Why can't we get a trained dog for each domestic airport. The dog literally walks pass you and can apparently sniff out corona.

Yes, but the minister oh health said shortly about three or four weeks ago. Is it still shortly , or is it longly now? Forgive the word , but if we use it enough, they will add it to the dictionary.

Yet, can buy wendys, mcdonalds, conch snack and chicken snack on a dime. the government has failed in implementing strategies to teach the population about financial responsibility. You can't eat expensive bags, expensive shoes , clothes , jewelry and rims. Valentine's day is almost here , and how many girls expect chocolates, flowers, underwear. jewelry , and money without even thinking about food or water? Our priorities are all mixed up. I am not saying that people can't do what they want with their money, but when you do, do it responsibly. The rest of the society cannot keep carrying the burden. I am also not talking about people whim truly need help. Social Services needs to earn their keep and actually do something between Monday and Friday besides focusing on salaries . Little children need to be taught about savings regardless if it is $.25. They need to be taught to make responsible decisions based on logic and not emotion. How many of us get caught up in Christmas Emotion? It is a bad time in our country and the world. We must look out for each other.

Just trying to stay relevant, that's all. Wake me up during intermission.