These exploiters wrought suffering are the Bahamians in the lower socio-economic group, and by extension, the country as a whole. Sigh, some day this country will come into its own, and we will be able to hold our heads high and punish those who exploited us ... after we gained independence.
I posted a lengthy posting in another on the perfidy of the various members of the Christie cabinet -- all public knowledge, and the Tribune removed it because it "violated the terms of service". No on wants the truth.
You have people support corrupt the corruption in the government for many reasons. Some are benefiting financially. Some are afraid for the legacy of family members who served the corruption with ardor. Some are afraid of losing perks and jobs.
What has it done? It has made us unenlightened inferior beings who treat the truth like toilet paper. The hypocrisy in Bahamian society is unbelievable. And as the previous poster mentioned, it will implode. It is unsustainable. The sad part is that those responsible will suffer the least.
I once went a fancy charity function at the British Colonial Hilton. I wandered around and introduced myself as I am wont to do. I saw this gentleman, obviously and American, standing alone, so I went up and introduced myself. After the initial pleasantries, we really hit it off. He asked me what I did for a living and I told him that I was a banker. He told me that he was bureau chief for the FBI at the American embassy. I gave him one of my business cards. He took it and pull out his wallet and inserted it in an inner compartment. I looked at him in askance, and he said "I'm keeping this. I might have to serve you with a subpoena one of these days". All this to say, is that what goes on here is not unnoticed.
Other than the fact that at first announcement, they touted over-subscription and enthusiastic response. This is amazing considering the amount of excess liquidity that the banks are holding, and not putting it into these "securities".
I don't know about the low risk part -- with the government shenanigans with Baha Mar.
banker says...
>or switch to the Punch
Ivan's ethics are another story. Ask his sister.
On POLITICOLE: The ‘secret’ society of the Bahamas
Posted 29 July 2015, 10:49 a.m. Suggest removal
banker says...
These exploiters wrought suffering are the Bahamians in the lower socio-economic group, and by extension, the country as a whole. Sigh, some day this country will come into its own, and we will be able to hold our heads high and punish those who exploited us ... after we gained independence.
On Tributes are paid to Alfred Bismark Coakley
Posted 29 July 2015, 10:45 a.m. Suggest removal
banker says...
I posted a lengthy posting in another on the perfidy of the various members of the Christie cabinet -- all public knowledge, and the Tribune removed it because it "violated the terms of service". No on wants the truth.
You have people support corrupt the corruption in the government for many reasons. Some are benefiting financially. Some are afraid for the legacy of family members who served the corruption with ardor. Some are afraid of losing perks and jobs.
What has it done? It has made us unenlightened inferior beings who treat the truth like toilet paper. The hypocrisy in Bahamian society is unbelievable. And as the previous poster mentioned, it will implode. It is unsustainable. The sad part is that those responsible will suffer the least.
On POLITICOLE: The ‘secret’ society of the Bahamas
Posted 28 July 2015, 9:23 p.m. Suggest removal
banker says...
Cosign. Totally agree.
On POLITICOLE: The ‘secret’ society of the Bahamas
Posted 28 July 2015, 9:17 p.m. Suggest removal
banker says...
Funny way for an equity partner to be acting.
On Bank: Baha Mar ‘stripped us’ of $2.45bn security
Posted 28 July 2015, 3:14 p.m. Suggest removal
banker says...
I once went a fancy charity function at the British Colonial Hilton. I wandered around and introduced myself as I am wont to do. I saw this gentleman, obviously and American, standing alone, so I went up and introduced myself. After the initial pleasantries, we really hit it off. He asked me what I did for a living and I told him that I was a banker. He told me that he was bureau chief for the FBI at the American embassy. I gave him one of my business cards. He took it and pull out his wallet and inserted it in an inner compartment. I looked at him in askance, and he said "I'm keeping this. I might have to serve you with a subpoena one of these days". All this to say, is that what goes on here is not unnoticed.
On Baha Mar blasts ‘sham’ CCA offer
Posted 28 July 2015, 3:09 p.m. Suggest removal
banker says...
Easy money!
On Baha Mar blasts ‘sham’ CCA offer
Posted 28 July 2015, 3:04 p.m. Suggest removal
banker says...
Other than the fact that at first announcement, they touted over-subscription and enthusiastic response. This is amazing considering the amount of excess liquidity that the banks are holding, and not putting it into these "securities".
I don't know about the low risk part -- with the government shenanigans with Baha Mar.
On ‘Successful start’ but T-Notes miss first $150m target
Posted 28 July 2015, 12:52 p.m. Suggest removal
banker says...
Just to re-iterate a previous posting that I made.
Listening to the Obama speech in Africa today. It sounded like he was talking to the Bahamas. Here are some quotes:
>This one is for China - economic relationships cannot simply be about other countries building infrastructure with foreign labor
Obama actually called out China --
and that is a lesson that Christie doesn't understand, or any of those corrupt PLP for that matter.
>Nothing will unlock economic potential more than ending the cancer of corruption
Christie's government is rife with corruption, from Gray, Shame, to Allyson -- chock a block full
>The best single indicator of whether a nation will succeed is how it treats its women
It was the PLP who campaigned against the equality referendum years ago, and they have done nothing after 3 years in power again.
On Baha Mar blasts ‘sham’ CCA offer
Posted 28 July 2015, 12:31 p.m. Suggest removal
banker says...
Because there is civilised rule of law elsewhere, but not in Christie's corrupt government.
On Baha Mar blasts ‘sham’ CCA offer
Posted 28 July 2015, 11:44 a.m. Suggest removal