I guess after giving some food vouchers to their members after all the millions that have been collected in union fees all these years,union leaders feel entitled to sit comfortably ,collect their full salaries and dictate to others how to run their businesses if and when they reopen. What a joke
Easier said than done. If US dollars do not start coming in again sooner rather than later,how you plan to purchase food,medicine,gasoline and other essentials? With Bahamian dollars?
Just because they can't control the 800-900 persons that are quarantined they choose to shut the whole country dowm,really killing the economy. Of course since now we have a panel of economic and health experts,I shouldn't worry. The only ones that are enjoying the extended lockdown are the politicians and the civil cervants. Keep the current course and the money will run out faster than you think. But then again why would they care
For years some people were bragging that the healthcare system was the best in the region ( i wonder with what region they were comparing it,maybe Haiti ). Will the lockdown be extended until the healthcare system gets its act together?
You should see what is going on to other departments as well. Even for import/export businesses that are supposed to be open,and at least keep a small part of the economy moving, try to find a government employee for the necessary paperwork. They are all , "working from home" and of course nothing can be done.
Unlike governments private businesses don't have the luxury of taxing people so they can keep others to the payroll. Doc will do a better service to his country at this moment of he does something about the large number of civil servants who are currently "working from home".
Running low on money already. No surprises there. A population that depends so much in tourism,and expects the government to solve all their problems. A large number of civil servants that at this moment supposedly is " working from home" whatever that means.The shutdown of the economy is not a long or even medium term solution. By the time any other industries develop,IF they develop,it will be too late. Everyday that passes the government is running out of choices,so something is gotta give.
Are these packing houses owned or controlled by the government? If yes then don't expect any results. Every time the government got involved the result was a big mess. Remember Hatchet Bay? Even today the waste continues and no I am not talking about BAMSI
Typical PLP mentality. Borrow and waste. I suppose he forgot to mention that all the borrowing will be paid by the taxpayers. Maybe he can also propose some new projects funded by the government that will result in some lucrative contracts for "certain" people. Also do not forget to hire even more people to the public service so generations of Bahamians remain in debt. And last but not least make some " anti foreign" statements once in a while.
hj says...
I guess after giving some food vouchers to their members after all the millions that have been collected in union fees all these years,union leaders feel entitled to sit comfortably ,collect their full salaries and dictate to others how to run their businesses if and when they reopen. What a joke
On 'Divine intervention' need on COVID-19
Posted 14 May 2020, 5:57 p.m. Suggest removal
hj says...
Time for all government employees,politicians,consultans and other "experts" to take a pay cut or go home.
On ‘Nobody will go hungry’: PM’s promise as he warns ‘tough decisions’ ahead
Posted 11 May 2020, 9:10 a.m. Suggest removal
hj says...
Easier said than done. If US dollars do not start coming in again sooner rather than later,how you plan to purchase food,medicine,gasoline and other essentials? With Bahamian dollars?
On ‘Nobody will go hungry’: PM’s promise as he warns ‘tough decisions’ ahead
Posted 11 May 2020, 9:08 a.m. Suggest removal
hj says...
Just because they can't control the 800-900 persons that are quarantined they choose to shut the whole country dowm,really killing the economy. Of course since now we have a panel of economic and health experts,I shouldn't worry. The only ones that are enjoying the extended lockdown are the politicians and the civil cervants. Keep the current course and the money will run out faster than you think. But then again why would they care
On UPDATED: PM tables emergency powers extension, gives latest on COVID-19
Posted 27 April 2020, 3:53 p.m. Suggest removal
hj says...
For years some people were bragging that the healthcare system was the best in the region ( i wonder with what region they were comparing it,maybe Haiti ). Will the lockdown be extended until the healthcare system gets its act together?
On Ward infection ‘massive blow’ to health teams
Posted 22 April 2020, 11:58 a.m. Suggest removal
hj says...
You should see what is going on to other departments as well. Even for import/export businesses that are supposed to be open,and at least keep a small part of the economy moving, try to find a government employee for the necessary paperwork. They are all , "working from home" and of course nothing can be done.
On PM condemns wealthy owners who rushed to lay off staff : Where’s your heart ... your compassion ... your soul?
Posted 20 April 2020, 1:05 p.m. Suggest removal
hj says...
Unlike governments private businesses don't have the luxury of taxing people so they can keep others to the payroll. Doc will do a better service to his country at this moment of he does something about the large number of civil servants who are currently "working from home".
On PM condemns wealthy owners who rushed to lay off staff : Where’s your heart ... your compassion ... your soul?
Posted 20 April 2020, 12:15 p.m. Suggest removal
hj says...
Running low on money already. No surprises there. A population that depends so much in tourism,and expects the government to solve all their problems. A large number of civil servants that at this moment supposedly is " working from home" whatever that means.The shutdown of the economy is not a long or even medium term solution. By the time any other industries develop,IF they develop,it will be too late. Everyday that passes the government is running out of choices,so something is gotta give.
On Govt ‘taking from Peter to pay Paul’
Posted 17 April 2020, 3:44 p.m. Suggest removal
hj says...
Are these packing houses owned or controlled by the government? If yes then don't expect any results. Every time the government got involved the result was a big mess. Remember Hatchet Bay? Even today the waste continues and no I am not talking about BAMSI
On We are a visionless people
Posted 16 April 2020, 3:08 p.m. Suggest removal
hj says...
Typical PLP mentality. Borrow and waste. I suppose he forgot to mention that all the borrowing will be paid by the taxpayers. Maybe he can also propose some new projects funded by the government that will result in some lucrative contracts for "certain" people.
Also do not forget to hire even more people to the public service so generations of Bahamians remain in debt. And last but not least make some " anti foreign" statements once in a while.
On $2bn blueprint: Cooper calls for huge increase in spending to tackle crisis fallout
Posted 16 April 2020, 2:58 p.m. Suggest removal