A minimum wage mandated by law distorts the working of the Invisible Hand postulated by Adam Smith. This slight increase will only have a small effect as most business entities pay far more than the minimum anyway due o supply and demand of the productive part of the labour force.The only results will be very slightly higher prices for all goods and services to cover this extra expense and the greatly challenged individuals seeking a job will find it a little harder to get a position in a business willing to hire him or her.
This seems like a good idea. Is it $500 per month all year round or just during the semesters? Also if a student/tenant breaks up a room then who will be responsible for the damage? The government have an extended history of paying off its obligations very late. How long will the homeowners have to wait for their recompense?
There is no doubt that Christie will go down in history as the most inept prime minister with the most corruption smeared cabinet ever. Birdiebrain Strachan posts some really weird ideas.
Well mudda_take_dum you posting d having a most arrogant and nasty PM " means that you were nor around during the evil pingdom when the prime minister called one of his opponents who was dying of cancer, an empty suit of clothes. RIP Carlton Francis. I don't think you can get much more nasty and arrogant than that statement given to the party faithful during the convention on Cable Beach.
Great letter, well written and I agree totally with the sentiments expressed. It is like watching young teenagers playing, the power goes straight to the head.
the honourable minister is out of step with most all Bahamian business owners. Investor Mr. Leigh Rodney is not trying to bully the Bahamian government, rather he is stating the inevitable consequence of this administration's failure to live up to it's election promises regarding the ease of doing business. If it remains as difficult to deal with the government's bureaucratic red tape then Mr. Leigh Rodney will be closing his business down. Simple. Thank you for letting us all know, I for one appreciate it. The Honourable minister should offer a written apology to this valued investor, but perhaps the hubris has set in too far. Sad to see.
hrysippus says...
A minimum wage mandated by law distorts the working of the Invisible Hand postulated by Adam Smith. This slight increase will only have a small effect as most business entities pay far more than the minimum anyway due o supply and demand of the productive part of the labour force.The only results will be very slightly higher prices for all goods and services to cover this extra expense and the greatly challenged individuals seeking a job will find it a little harder to get a position in a business willing to hire him or her.
On Missing point on minimum wage
Posted 21 August 2019, 1:47 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
This seems like a good idea. Is it $500 per month all year round or just during the semesters? Also if a student/tenant breaks up a room then who will be responsible for the damage? The government have an extended history of paying off its obligations very late. How long will the homeowners have to wait for their recompense?
On Homeowners to be paid to take in university students
Posted 21 August 2019, 1:04 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
There is no doubt that Christie will go down in history as the most inept prime minister with the most corruption smeared cabinet ever. Birdiebrain Strachan posts some really weird ideas.
On EDITORIAL: No comfort over BPL’s failings
Posted 13 August 2019, 4:03 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
Perhaps the honourable minister of education could consider including first aid classes in 11th or 12th grade.
On Why film a dying girl and not help?
Posted 13 August 2019, 3:59 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
Well mudda_take_dum you posting d having a most arrogant and nasty PM " means that you were nor around during the evil pingdom when the prime minister called one of his opponents who was dying of cancer, an empty suit of clothes. RIP Carlton Francis. I don't think you can get much more nasty and arrogant than that statement given to the party faithful during the convention on Cable Beach.
On Why film a dying girl and not help?
Posted 13 August 2019, 3:56 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
Licks2 just love to defend the police, I wonder why. These officers should be charged before the courts and if found guilty they should be jailed.
On Beating charge ‘very concerning’
Posted 8 August 2019, 12:05 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
This comment from the prickly one is hilarious. True of course but still funny, otherwise we gotta cry.....
On EDITORIAL: Show a little respect, Mr Rodney
Posted 8 August 2019, 11:53 a.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
Great letter, well written and I agree totally with the sentiments expressed. It is like watching young teenagers playing, the power goes straight to the head.
On Far too much speeding
Posted 7 August 2019, 3:29 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
the honourable minister is out of step with most all Bahamian business owners. Investor Mr. Leigh Rodney is not trying to bully the Bahamian government, rather he is stating the inevitable consequence of this administration's failure to live up to it's election promises regarding the ease of doing business. If it remains as difficult to deal with the government's bureaucratic red tape then Mr. Leigh Rodney will be closing his business down. Simple. Thank you for letting us all know, I for one appreciate it. The Honourable minister should offer a written apology to this valued investor, but perhaps the hubris has set in too far. Sad to see.
On Compass Point owner ‘completely out of line’
Posted 7 August 2019, 3:26 p.m. Suggest removal
hrysippus says...
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“There has always been armed robberies,” Really? How many armed robberies occurred between 1950 and 1970? ummm, one or none? This officer young, eh?
On Residents urged to be vigilant amid increasing armed robberies
Posted 4 August 2019, 11:46 a.m. Suggest removal