Lets form a new department under the Ministry of Finance called Department of National Debt Services and let them study this problem. They will need a budget of 20 million and at least 100 new government workers and some national debt response vehicles to drive around in,.
While they may have degrees economists often spew out what is their opinion. When their supposed ideas/policy's/forecasts fail they face no consequences so they continue to spew out opinions as science. Conversely if a engineer builds a bridge that collapses their career is over finished and done. They may even face civil and criminal consequences. Sick and tired of people with certain degrees get away with screwing up things with no consequences. They may be a little more cautious otherwise.
Exactly. Leaks all over the place. I know of a leak close by my house that at least 2 gallons a min was going out of it. I reported it over and over again. It took about 14 months before someone finally put a temporary patch clamp on it. It still has not been properly fixed
I said this for a long time as you stated property tax is the easiest tax in the world to collect and they cant even do that. It is so comical you want to laugh and cry at the same time.
The US in the 90's encouraged the Bahamas to give up on trying to grow its agriculture sector saying let them grow the food because, that is what they do best and for us to focus on tourism because that is what we would be best at. Now look at where we are. They basically have turned off our tourism tap and you know what if we run out of US currency you wont be able to buy food from them either. Praise be to Biden and god help us here in the Bahamas.
I have spoken to many Tourists who are unaware that they need the 5 day test. I asked did anyone say anything to you when clearing customs and immigration and they all said no. Why is customs and immigration not ensuring people understand this when they are entering the country. It would take zero effort to just remind people or make sure they are aware.
bcitizen says...
More government anything will not help productivity. We need the exact opposite less government commities, councils, departments etc etc.
On Govt told: Productivity must be ‘top priority’
Posted 20 March 2021, 4:41 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
Lets form a new department under the Ministry of Finance called Department of National Debt Services and let them study this problem. They will need a budget of 20 million and at least 100 new government workers and some national debt response vehicles to drive around in,.
On National debt near $10bn at 2020 end
Posted 16 March 2021, 5:40 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
While they may have degrees economists often spew out what is their opinion. When their supposed ideas/policy's/forecasts fail they face no consequences so they continue to spew out opinions as science. Conversely if a engineer builds a bridge that collapses their career is over finished and done. They may even face civil and criminal consequences. Sick and tired of people with certain degrees get away with screwing up things with no consequences. They may be a little more cautious otherwise.
On Economist: ‘Be open’ to discuss income tax
Posted 23 February 2021, 1:49 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
Exactly. Leaks all over the place. I know of a leak close by my house that at least 2 gallons a min was going out of it. I reported it over and over again. It took about 14 months before someone finally put a temporary patch clamp on it. It still has not been properly fixed
On ‘Raising water rates will hurt far too many’
Posted 19 February 2021, 1:31 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
Why don't we work on keeping the power and water on first?
On $400,000 cybersecurity project to include response team
Posted 11 February 2021, 4:50 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
lol easy tax in the world to collect and we missing 40% of revenue Cant make this Sh$t up.
On Arrears hit $600m as 40% of property tax bills don’t reach
Posted 4 February 2021, 8:11 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
I said this for a long time as you stated property tax is the easiest tax in the world to collect and they cant even do that. It is so comical you want to laugh and cry at the same time.
On Govt ‘discussing’ income tax reform
Posted 30 January 2021, 10:08 a.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
The US in the 90's encouraged the Bahamas to give up on trying to grow its agriculture sector saying let them grow the food because, that is what they do best and for us to focus on tourism because that is what we would be best at. Now look at where we are. They basically have turned off our tourism tap and you know what if we run out of US currency you wont be able to buy food from them either. Praise be to Biden and god help us here in the Bahamas.
On Biden’s action ‘simply devastating’ to tourism
Posted 23 January 2021, 8:21 a.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
How long before they try to open up Cuba again?
On Bahamas 'pushes' for U.S. COVID exemption
Posted 15 January 2021, 12:18 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
I have spoken to many Tourists who are unaware that they need the 5 day test. I asked did anyone say anything to you when clearing customs and immigration and they all said no. Why is customs and immigration not ensuring people understand this when they are entering the country. It would take zero effort to just remind people or make sure they are aware.
On WHY AREN’T THEY TESTING PEOPLE? Questions raised over why large numbers are not taking Day Five test
Posted 12 January 2021, 10:54 a.m. Suggest removal