Well, if you don't like VAT, they just need to have a new tax.
Bottom line is governments need money to pay the interest on the money already borrowed. Governments dot make money ( unless your the USA FED) do it has to come from the people.
If the governments don't extract enough from you then they won't get any new loans, and then at this point you get no services.
There are only so many tourists dollars to go around.
Most of the world is not doing very well and vacations and such are among the first items cut. EU in quite bad shape, USA only limping along at best nd japan, Russia and now China in bad shape also.
Add to this the fact that the Bahamas is not on the cheapest side of the list of destinations and then tack on the crime .. and you have a bot so good combination going forward.
"... Mr McCartney acknowledged that the Defence Force has long lacked manpower and has been in need of equipment and facility upgrades. ... "
Sounds like the Bahamas got plenty people know how to use a gun. So me thinks, maybe make a mandatory 2 year service to your country in a defence force boot camp. This way ya get to shoot ya gun off as much as ya want, serve your country, and cut down on the people in jail.
want to see how this can play out, just look at Greece.
First they loan you the money, and now you in deibt. They know you cant pay it off so they get you to seel them (privitize things) like BEC, Batelco ... a list can keep growing. This way the bankers extract more $.
Then they lower your credit rating, more interest for them, and then the austerity begins which is really less money for the people because its needed for the interest payments.
Anyway, good to see crime still big in the news as really going to help with getting more money into the country.
nassauboy says...
Well, if you don't like VAT, they just need to have a new tax.
Bottom line is governments need money to pay the interest on the money already borrowed. Governments dot make money ( unless your the USA FED) do it has to come from the people.
If the governments don't extract enough from you then they won't get any new loans, and then at this point you get no services.
On ‘Who’s driving this VAT bus?’
Posted 27 November 2014, 7:10 p.m. Suggest removal
nassauboy says...
Somewhat related is:
There are only so many tourists dollars to go around.
Most of the world is not doing very well and vacations and such are among the first items cut. EU in quite bad shape, USA only limping along at best nd japan, Russia and now China in bad shape also.
Add to this the fact that the Bahamas is not on the cheapest side of the list of destinations and then tack on the crime .. and you have a bot so good combination going forward.
On Baha Mar in ‘multi-million losses’ warning vs. Breezes
Posted 27 November 2014, 7:03 p.m. Suggest removal
nassauboy says...
With all the crime I hope they providing armed escort to and from the airport, and a gated hotel experience.
On Baha Mar on target for opening date
Posted 11 April 2014, 9:55 p.m. Suggest removal
nassauboy says...
"... Mr McCartney acknowledged that the Defence Force has long lacked manpower and has been in need of equipment and facility upgrades. ... "
Sounds like the Bahamas got plenty people know how to use a gun. So me thinks, maybe make a mandatory 2 year service to your country in a defence force boot camp. This way ya get to shoot ya gun off as much as ya want, serve your country, and cut down on the people in jail.
:-)
On Call for technology to protect our borders
Posted 31 March 2014, 10:34 p.m. Suggest removal
nassauboy says...
“Our job is to ensure that our visitors get the greatest experience as possible.”
Its going to be an experience alright. Im guessing they mean that the experience will be good.
On Tourism conference to debate issue of crime
Posted 2 February 2014, 10:25 a.m. Suggest removal
nassauboy says...
At least no gun involved. Things getting better I guess :-)
On Teenagers stabbed
Posted 2 February 2014, 10:23 a.m. Suggest removal
nassauboy says...
Rebooking for Cuba or DR then. Cheaper anyway. Glad I got the heads up.
On Staff at Sandals ‘will strike on Monday’
Posted 2 February 2014, 10:22 a.m. Suggest removal
nassauboy says...
want to see how this can play out, just look at Greece.
First they loan you the money, and now you in deibt. They know you cant pay it off so they get you to seel them (privitize things) like BEC, Batelco ... a list can keep growing. This way the bankers extract more $.
Then they lower your credit rating, more interest for them, and then the austerity begins which is really less money for the people because its needed for the interest payments.
Anyway, good to see crime still big in the news as really going to help with getting more money into the country.
On Six months to avoid downgrade
Posted 8 January 2014, 11:14 p.m. Suggest removal
nassauboy says...
and FNM preformed dismally when they were in power so whats the point - oh ye, just that the oppositions job is to well object. LOL
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On FNM says govt has performed 'dismally' since election
Posted 7 January 2014, 10:10 p.m. Suggest removal
nassauboy says...
LOL, listen. I live in Toronto and have driven through Detroit. There is no way im getting out of the car much less vacation there LOL
On Tourism ‘still good’ despite crime spike
Posted 7 January 2014, 10:05 p.m. Suggest removal