You obviously didn't read what I wrote. Invite Carib outsiders on short term assignments specifically to train your workers in technical fields. Furniture, Metalworking,Machining Welding etc.

You will be surprised to know in Jamaica, people can lease rent or buy without hassle. Many expatriates elect to stay and there are few barriers to prevent them. Typically they become ingrained in the community, not only jobs but good works, community involvement.

We are able to see the benefit of outsiders bringing capital and ideas. If people elect to leave, there is always a market for high-end homes in desirable places. Ok yes some riff raff may come to your country but Jamaica is not as bad as it is made out to be(though we wish it were better). Many expatriates actually come on short-term assignments and try to figure out, how they can stay. Because there is a skilled workforce typically only Top Management who has to watch the dollars is there long term. Jamaicans typically rise through the ranks. None of the overseas banks have foreign managers.

The issue with the new set of Chinese is different, because we don't know where they come from, how they get concessions, and who funds them, they are rude and do not participate in the community, however they can't change the structure and culture of the country.

So in a nutshell, people can invest freely with no residence issues. If their children are born there, they can acquire citizenship if they choose, and we view them as such.

No serious investor wants to control employees. They want a viable business model and competent employees. I am giving you ideas, but you reject it. In most Carib countries there is an excess of talent few jobs. The Bahamas has an excess of opportunities but need more workers who are ready for emerging industries. You guys can travel to other islands to get trained, Some of our guys can travel to your island and work. Lets be clear, most Jamaicans I know don't want any permanent residency, they just want an opportunity to "build a house back home." Sitting back and doing nothing will not help.

Self-inflicted misery. If I came and say opened a hatchery eggs, etc. Then you would not have to import and pay crazy duty. It would be better. Benefits come not only with jobs but reduced costs. I take a pass though.

You built nothing, the earth is the Lords and the fullness thereof. Anyway, while you are at it, keep away the tourists. Truth is every country needs foreign capital and injection of brain power. This is basic economics. Don't worry, I won't be one.

Is foreigner the first word taught in the Bahamas?

I can't think of anyplace where people don't pay tax on property. Well, of course, unless it's a shanty town, and those are not desirable.

I think you all should concentrate on getting reliable and cost-effective power from any source, and not be paranoid about this whole immigrant drama. If your countrymen with money will not invest, then you must know its foreigners who will invest. However, they won't when there is open hostility. So there you go, stay in your misery. While you are at it, please take back your tourism too, visit your own country.

You have diverted what I said. I man is saying, there must be natural justice. In every country, very few families control the wealth, so this is nothing unique. I am saying if a man is born in a country where at least one parent is a citizen, why should he be denied?

Once you continue to support wild immigration enforcement, one day the tables will be turned against you guys, where the state will use immigration to stop every Bahamian who is going about legitimate business.

Yah man. I think your government needs to start beating the streets to get people to invest. However, know this, no one will invest without the ability to stay and watch their investment long term, without immigration stress.