Have no fear.....the competent economic authority intends to streamline that which can be managed more efficiently in accordance with the new mandate to conserve government debt of which the central bank has more room to contain excess spending of the taxpayer's money as part of the new strategy to revitalize the efforts to shore up the account deficit.
"Dr Hubert Minnis, in his national address last night, admitted that the Bahamian economy was in "terrible shape" due to COVID-19"
"Bahamian households and businesses will likely soon have to pay for the debt and deficit blow-outs caused by the combination of COVID-19 (and Hurricane Dorian)"
"new and/or increased taxes, as well as greater enforcement and compliance, will be required to boost the Government's annual revenues"
"These options would impact the taxpayer well before creditors are harmed."
"the Government needed to go further with austerity plans once The Bahamas has rebounded from the pandemic to bring order to its own finances"
If you really have a look beyond the chosen few examples that the fake media shows you - the reality is that most of the poorer nations on the planet recognized that they did not have the luxury of locking down and following the leader down the toilet bowl. This lunatic of a PM decided that we could run with the big kids. Play the same game as countries that can feed themselves. Countries that are not drowning in debt and 110% reliant on one sole tourist economy. Yes we all like to compare ourselves to America and all them but in deluding ourselves we have thrown down the dice with the devil
The author of this piece assumes a lot of things and also forgot to mention the 'ethnic cleansing' that is now reportedly being perpetrated by both sides in Ethiopia. Back to the point. A simple search dictionary defines {Dictator definition - a person exercising absolute power} so am not sure who is insulting who by suggesting that Minnis is NOT already a dictator. Yes, I do agree that the US would probably not tolerate another authoritarian government on its doorstep but so long as we all lay down and allow Minnis to be a dictator, there is little reason for anyone to do anything to alter the current situation
How about putting together a panel of experts that can devote 100% of their time to monitor the covid situation and make recommendations to a cabinet that can convene online at a moment's notice. Can we not make some exceptions to the constitution right now instead of trashing the whole thing in the garbage? The elected leader of this country has had several months to come up with a plan to return us to our constitution and any excuse at this point not to do so, is absolute hogwash. Who and how and why on earth would this one-man act as minister of health and now minister of finance and simultaneously be able to make a humane decision on who needs to be denied their personal freedoms in what part of the country this weekend.....and also carry out the roll of being PM whilst every aspect of the country's physical, social and financial health is in freefall. This situation is a total bunch of BS. Minnis is not a messiah but the cult of covid sure has turned everyone's minds to jelly !!
At least somebody is pushing back on the emergency orders. It is beyond outrage what the PM has done to trash our constitutional rights and abuse his authority to serve the people - and every day that a person like this retains unbridled power is a risk to all of us
Hopefully, sometime soon, the rest of the business community in this country will realize what a colossal waste of time, energy, and money that all of these ridiculous government sanctions on business are - and push back on the one lunatic that is making them
These WHO/Pan Health guys make the mafia look like a bunch of girl guides. Give us $2m to get in line for something we haven't invented yet but is going to cost a lot and we may not have enough to go around. I wonder if they have magical coats to sell our Emporer as well ??
Bahamian lawyers and politicians are all so so happy to make huge fees putting their 'honorable' name on the line as a director or shareholder when these investments are going well..........and so so quick to go hide under a rug when things get squirmy. And yet another example of a foreign investor thinking he had some rock-solid partners managing his investment in the country, only to be thrown under the bus and labeled an evil foreigner when the time comes to pay anything back.
happyfly says...
Have no fear.....the competent economic authority intends to streamline that which can be managed more efficiently in accordance with the new mandate to conserve government debt of which the central bank has more room to contain excess spending of the taxpayer's money as part of the new strategy to revitalize the efforts to shore up the account deficit.
On Bahamasair 'exhausts' $19m annual subsidy
Posted 8 December 2020, 2:36 p.m. Suggest removal
happyfly says...
"Dr Hubert Minnis, in his national address last night, admitted that the Bahamian economy was in "terrible shape" due to COVID-19"
"Bahamian households and businesses will likely soon have to pay for the debt and deficit blow-outs caused by the combination of COVID-19 (and Hurricane Dorian)"
"new and/or increased taxes, as well as greater enforcement and compliance, will be required to boost the Government's annual revenues"
"These options would impact the taxpayer well before creditors are harmed."
"the Government needed to go further with austerity plans once The Bahamas has rebounded from the pandemic to bring order to its own finances"
On Governor warns on future tax increases
Posted 8 December 2020, 8:37 a.m. Suggest removal
happyfly says...
If you really have a look beyond the chosen few examples that the fake media shows you - the reality is that most of the poorer nations on the planet recognized that they did not have the luxury of locking down and following the leader down the toilet bowl. This lunatic of a PM decided that we could run with the big kids. Play the same game as countries that can feed themselves. Countries that are not drowning in debt and 110% reliant on one sole tourist economy. Yes we all like to compare ourselves to America and all them but in deluding ourselves we have thrown down the dice with the devil
On PM DELIVERS A CHRISTMAS GIFT: Minnis loosens rules over holiday season and allows Midnight Mass
Posted 7 December 2020, 5:13 p.m. Suggest removal
happyfly says...
The author of this piece assumes a lot of things and also forgot to mention the 'ethnic cleansing' that is now reportedly being perpetrated by both sides in Ethiopia. Back to the point. A simple search dictionary defines {Dictator definition - a person exercising absolute power} so am not sure who is insulting who by suggesting that Minnis is NOT already a dictator. Yes, I do agree that the US would probably not tolerate another authoritarian government on its doorstep but so long as we all lay down and allow Minnis to be a dictator, there is little reason for anyone to do anything to alter the current situation
On Is Bahamas becoming a dictatorship?
Posted 6 December 2020, 8:10 a.m. Suggest removal
happyfly says...
How about putting together a panel of experts that can devote 100% of their time to monitor the covid situation and make recommendations to a cabinet that can convene online at a moment's notice. Can we not make some exceptions to the constitution right now instead of trashing the whole thing in the garbage? The elected leader of this country has had several months to come up with a plan to return us to our constitution and any excuse at this point not to do so, is absolute hogwash. Who and how and why on earth would this one-man act as minister of health and now minister of finance and simultaneously be able to make a humane decision on who needs to be denied their personal freedoms in what part of the country this weekend.....and also carry out the roll of being PM whilst every aspect of the country's physical, social and financial health is in freefall. This situation is a total bunch of BS. Minnis is not a messiah but the cult of covid sure has turned everyone's minds to jelly !!
On EDITORIAL: Having powers doesn’t mean you have to use them
Posted 29 November 2020, 3:29 p.m. Suggest removal
happyfly says...
At least somebody is pushing back on the emergency orders. It is beyond outrage what the PM has done to trash our constitutional rights and abuse his authority to serve the people - and every day that a person like this retains unbridled power is a risk to all of us
On Munroe: 8,000 police cannot subjugate 400,000 people
Posted 27 November 2020, 9:48 a.m. Suggest removal
happyfly says...
that's all they need for my vote!
On New party vows to fight every seat - except that of Glenys Hanna Martin
Posted 22 November 2020, 10:18 a.m. Suggest removal
happyfly says...
Hopefully, sometime soon, the rest of the business community in this country will realize what a colossal waste of time, energy, and money that all of these ridiculous government sanctions on business are - and push back on the one lunatic that is making them
On Atlantis guests won’t have to take antigen test
Posted 20 November 2020, 10:11 a.m. Suggest removal
happyfly says...
These WHO/Pan Health guys make the mafia look like a bunch of girl guides. Give us $2m to get in line for something we haven't invented yet but is going to cost a lot and we may not have enough to go around. I wonder if they have magical coats to sell our Emporer as well ??
On Vaccine expected to be available in spring - at a cost
Posted 20 November 2020, 10:04 a.m. Suggest removal
happyfly says...
Bahamian lawyers and politicians are all so so happy to make huge fees putting their 'honorable' name on the line as a director or shareholder when these investments are going well..........and so so quick to go hide under a rug when things get squirmy. And yet another example of a foreign investor thinking he had some rock-solid partners managing his investment in the country, only to be thrown under the bus and labeled an evil foreigner when the time comes to pay anything back.
On Turnquest denies conspiracy claim
Posted 20 November 2020, 9:55 a.m. Suggest removal