> “This claim came on the heels of a
> recent proposal by government to
> purchase the whole Port group (which
> owns the Port Authority) from its
> current shareholders at a considerable
> discount - a proposal that was
> carefully considered in good faith,
> but ultimately declined,” Freeport’s
> quasi-governmental authority argued.
>
> “Having been disappointed in its attempt to purchase the Port group
> outright, it appears the Government is
> attempting to force its desired out-
> come by other means. This unfortunate
> turn of events will no doubt prove
> hugely damaging to the economy of
> Freeport and devastating to investor
> confidence in Grand Bahama and The
> Bahamas as a whole.

Now the cat is out of the bag. These dudes not just trying to put their hand in the cookie jar, they trying to run off with the whole jar.

Government is wrong on this one. No way the government puts more into Freeport than it gets out.

Pure political grandstanding.

I'm saying that all those presently employed should be moved to the plan, just like the new ones.

This issue is giving the ones with the free ride over 8 years a choice.

These people do not know how to get the governments attention. Just stop running the buses and see how the government will respond.

In a business world, how is it that the government is telling you what to charge? And acting like they are doing your a favor by saying they fight to get you 25 cents?

I won't even comment on the need to modernize the bussing system in New Providence, let alone the other Family Islands. The government ha no clue on that.

> Kimsley Ferguson, the Bahamas Public
> Services Union’s (BPSU) president,
> told Tribune Business he was preparing
> for a memorial service last night and
> wanted to review the legislation
> before commenting. However, one source
> familiar with the public service but
> speaking on condition of anonymity,
> warned the Government may face
> protests from existing civil servants
> over being transferred to the new
> scheme.

Right there is why you do not give any civil servants a choice. ALL should be moved to the plan.

Uncle Tom. Take your head out of the cloud.

This Bahamian who LIVES in Grand Bahama, has made money.

Since you believe the government is so good at Grand Bahama, why don't you leave your Nassau comfort zone and you move there and live in West End or East End. Or Eight Mile Rock. and then see how great the government is at providing services for you.

Precisely.

Guess he is having early stages of Alzheimers.

But that is what dictators do. They believe the public should not only do and know what they are told. Neve question.

Exactly,

These dudes forget that in public service it is the business of the public.

That is why this dude is not for the Freedom of Information Act.

2026 cannot come soon enough. Time for them to go permanently.

Have you seen the difference between Freeport and West End run by the government?

Have you seen the difference between Freeport and East End run by the government?

That would tell you what Freeport would be if run by the government.
And tit would tell you what Grand Bahama would be if the government gets out.