I have to question how this " greater beach access to our beaches for Bahamians to enjoy in a safe, beautiful environment along with our guests", just how are the Bahamians going to get access to Mr. Smith's beach? How do they get across to Paradise Island? How much will the ferry ride or parking cost? What will be the cost to go onto his what will become his privately owned beach? The government needs to be very careful with this; talk is cheap, always.
The employees in the civil service need to start funding their own pensions. They have had free ride at everyone else's expense for way too many decades. The country can not fully recover and thrive economically unless this problem is addressed.
Mr. Allen just does not get it with regards to the wealthy ex-pat residents. He is not alone of course. These wealthy residents choose to live here, not because of our high murder rate, not because of the threat to property from storms, not because of the academic achievement of the populace, but because they do not have to pay a high amount of taxes. That's it. Increase taxes too much and they will relocate to another country that offers a more welcoming tax regime. You never miss the water until the well run dry. These wealthy residents contribute much to our economy but Mr. Allen seems to want to risk driving them away. Let us hope his political ambitions fail.
How refreshing to get a straightforward and honest answer from one of the twenty thousand state employed workers whose salaries and pensions we have to pay for with our tax dollars. I could only wish that the other nineteen thousand nine hundred and ninety nine ,or so, had the same level of courage and integrity.
This woman's stated position is indefensible, more it is pathetic. keep her out as long as possible, the country is better off without citizens who think that the primary job of an elected government is to cater to their needs and wants.
hrysippus says...
How Road Traffic get in this? Not that I disagree with Clemshall's comment.....
On Families warned over killer toads
Posted 29 May 2020, 4:23 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
I have to question how this " greater beach access to our beaches for Bahamians to enjoy in a safe, beautiful environment along with our guests", just how are the Bahamians going to get access to Mr. Smith's beach? How do they get across to Paradise Island? How much will the ferry ride or parking cost? What will be the cost to go onto his what will become his privately owned beach? The government needs to be very careful with this; talk is cheap, always.
On Lighthouse project will be good for everyone
Posted 29 May 2020, 4:18 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
The employees in the civil service need to start funding their own pensions. They have had free ride at everyone else's expense for way too many decades. The country can not fully recover and thrive economically unless this problem is addressed.
On Union chief predicts unrest over restraints
Posted 28 May 2020, 5:09 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
Mr. Allen just does not get it with regards to the wealthy ex-pat residents. He is not alone of course. These wealthy residents choose to live here, not because of our high murder rate, not because of the threat to property from storms, not because of the academic achievement of the populace, but because they do not have to pay a high amount of taxes. That's it. Increase taxes too much and they will relocate to another country that offers a more welcoming tax regime. You never miss the water until the well run dry. These wealthy residents contribute much to our economy but Mr. Allen seems to want to risk driving them away. Let us hope his political ambitions fail.
On We must ensure we take care of the public good
Posted 26 May 2020, 1:34 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
hey SaP, where did you find out that this man fired at the police? This was certainly not in the Tribune's report.
On American held over Green Turtle Cay shooting
Posted 25 May 2020, 9:37 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
you are wrong with many, if not all, of the points that you have cited. Show any evidence for any please.
On We must ensure we take care of the public good
Posted 25 May 2020, 9:34 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
it is the former residence of rt Hon sir Roland.
On Luciano's to close permanently
Posted 25 May 2020, 9:24 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
How refreshing to get a straightforward and honest answer from one of the twenty thousand state employed workers whose salaries and pensions we have to pay for with our tax dollars. I could only wish that the other nineteen thousand nine hundred and ninety nine ,or so, had the same level of courage and integrity.
On Health chief’s answer on why islands stay shut: ‘I HONESTLY DON’T KNOW’
Posted 20 May 2020, 2:21 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
This woman's stated position is indefensible, more it is pathetic. keep her out as long as possible, the country is better off without citizens who think that the primary job of an elected government is to cater to their needs and wants.
On Returnees must pay for flight
Posted 20 May 2020, 2:16 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
I wonder what DDK thinks an indigenous Abaconian looks like?
On Family Islands with no COVID-19 could see relaxation of restrictions
Posted 17 May 2020, 9:21 p.m. Suggest removal