Building a new building and putting the same ole lame thinking heads in it does not bring about new initiatives.
Besides, why do we need a new million dollar building that these guys occupy less than 100 days in a year? There are more compelling issues in this country than a new building for Parliament
> Calling for improved inter-regional > travel, he said: “This is an old > story. We often lament having to > travel to Miami to go to Barbados, or > having to pass The Bahamas when > they’re coming from Jamaica to go to > Miami, and then come back to The > Bahamas.
I was sure Caribbean Airlines flies from Jamaica to The Bahamas. The Minister needs to be fact checked.
> Mr Cooper said the carrier’s main role > is to ensure affordable access to The > Bahamas’ for tourists after it was > pointed out that Bahamasair’s $315 > ticket prices for its new upcoming > Fort Lauderdale to Exuma route > contrasted sharply with American > Airlines charging almost $3,000 to fly > between the same island and Miami. > > Declining to describe the US airline’s pricing policies as > “predatory”, he added that > Bahamasair’s main role is to provide > “price stabilisation” so that air > connectivity between The Bahamas and > US always remains open.
It is very sad that our journalists do not do investigation before printing things that people spew. A simple search would show that American ticket prices are around $330 to Exuma from Miami.
The $3000 referenced is for a Business class seat on a flight next week. That is expected if that is the last seat available on a flight that is full.
How ignorant are these people. Pratt was not in the Immigration department. He was done with immigration. The situation with Pratt and Russell is exactly the same.
What is the 90% based on? Comparing yesterday to today?
The fifth estate needs to do better and not just report the gibberish coming from the mouths of these people in government, and start challenging their statements.
Welcome to The Bahamas where we take people already getting a pension, and then give them another big salary, so they could get another pension after they go.
moncurcool says...
Building a new building and putting the same ole lame thinking heads in it does not bring about new initiatives.
Besides, why do we need a new million dollar building that these guys occupy less than 100 days in a year? There are more compelling issues in this country than a new building for Parliament
On Govt set on East Hill St for new Parliament
Posted 31 October 2023, 2:39 p.m. Suggest removal
moncurcool says...
With the amount of plug and play that is available now, this 1 million figure stinks to high heavens.
On Govt spending over $1m to modernise and revamp website
Posted 25 October 2023, 5:13 p.m. Suggest removal
moncurcool says...
> Calling for improved inter-regional
> travel, he said: “This is an old
> story. We often lament having to
> travel to Miami to go to Barbados, or
> having to pass The Bahamas when
> they’re coming from Jamaica to go to
> Miami, and then come back to The
> Bahamas.
I was sure Caribbean Airlines flies from Jamaica to The Bahamas. The Minister needs to be fact checked.
On DPM demands improved Caribbean air connectivity
Posted 24 October 2023, 4:32 p.m. Suggest removal
moncurcool says...
Why is it these people always get space n the newspaper to make noise?
On Hotel union chief warns: ‘The gloves are off now’
Posted 23 October 2023, 2:55 p.m. Suggest removal
moncurcool says...
> Mr Cooper said the carrier’s main role
> is to ensure affordable access to The
> Bahamas’ for tourists after it was
> pointed out that Bahamasair’s $315
> ticket prices for its new upcoming
> Fort Lauderdale to Exuma route
> contrasted sharply with American
> Airlines charging almost $3,000 to fly
> between the same island and Miami.
>
> Declining to describe the US airline’s pricing policies as
> “predatory”, he added that
> Bahamasair’s main role is to provide
> “price stabilisation” so that air
> connectivity between The Bahamas and
> US always remains open.
It is very sad that our journalists do not do investigation before printing things that people spew. A simple search would show that American ticket prices are around $330 to Exuma from Miami.
The $3000 referenced is for a Business class seat on a flight next week. That is expected if that is the last seat available on a flight that is full.
We need to present the facts.
On Bahamasair targets 20% capacity growth
Posted 22 October 2023, 10:11 p.m. Suggest removal
moncurcool says...
How ignorant are these people. Pratt was not in the Immigration department. He was done with immigration. The situation with Pratt and Russell is exactly the same.
On AG Office reviewing director’s appointment to Immigration Dept
Posted 22 October 2023, 10:03 p.m. Suggest removal
moncurcool says...
LOL
That's classic.
On Ministry of Works aiming for ‘far fewer’ pothole complaints by 2025
Posted 20 October 2023, 12:29 p.m. Suggest removal
moncurcool says...
So they have technology to predict where potholes will form? WOW. That is the biggest joke I have heard in a long time.
On Ministry of Works aiming for ‘far fewer’ pothole complaints by 2025
Posted 20 October 2023, 10:11 a.m. Suggest removal
moncurcool says...
That was my same sentiments.
What is the 90% based on? Comparing yesterday to today?
The fifth estate needs to do better and not just report the gibberish coming from the mouths of these people in government, and start challenging their statements.
On Exempt app has led to 90 percent increase in revenue at LPIA, says financial secretary
Posted 18 October 2023, 12:30 a.m. Suggest removal
moncurcool says...
Welcome to The Bahamas where we take people already getting a pension, and then give them another big salary, so they could get another pension after they go.
Ain't long now though
On UNION CHALLENGES IMMIGRATION MOVE: Pratt appointment disputed over rule on contract workers
Posted 17 October 2023, 9:03 a.m. Suggest removal