Are they still on about how hard it is to get into the Bahamas? Is this a joke that the Tribune keeps on publishing these 'letters'? I'm pretty sure they are all written by the same person. They are all exactly the same.
Truth is, if you have trouble getting into the Bahamas based on the current requirements then you probably have a lot of trouble navigating everyday life in general.
People like John have no problem with Bahamians companies paying next to nothing for workers, but it's a problem when foreign companies come in and use the same labour laws that Bahamian companies are subject too.
Foreign workers on work permits cost far more than locals. You think companies are spending that extra money just to be anti-Bahamian? Or maybe it's because there is no talent for those roles in the Bahamas. There is no construction management degree from the University of the Bahamas.
These are professional jobs that require years of training and expertise. Bahamians who have those qualifications and skills are already working other jobs. You can't just train a labourer up to be a project manager. That requires years of training and schooling.
The need for construction management professionals has been an issue for well over 20 years. The blame is on the Bahamas, not the companies who need those skills, or the foreigners coming in. Companies would much rather pay less to hire local, but that is just not an option.
This isn't just downtown. If you look out at the water you think you are in paradise, turn around and look inland and you'll think you're in the third world.
This island is full of trash and derelict building and no one seems to care at all.
'enforce the benefit of marriage' - Jesus John you are messed up in the head. You just wrote a whole paragraph justifying raping the person to whom you are married.
newcitizen says...
Are they still on about how hard it is to get into the Bahamas? Is this a joke that the Tribune keeps on publishing these 'letters'? I'm pretty sure they are all written by the same person. They are all exactly the same.
Truth is, if you have trouble getting into the Bahamas based on the current requirements then you probably have a lot of trouble navigating everyday life in general.
On Tragedy in Exuma rings alarm bells
Posted 12 May 2022, 11:32 a.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
They already do tax corporations on their earnings, what are you on about?
On No new taxes in Budget, says Halkitis
Posted 11 May 2022, 2:30 p.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
People like John have no problem with Bahamians companies paying next to nothing for workers, but it's a problem when foreign companies come in and use the same labour laws that Bahamian companies are subject too.
On Eleuthera businesses: Disney jobs welcome but worry over wages
Posted 10 May 2022, 1:31 p.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
We live in a full on Banana Republic. Imagine saying the garbage Clint does with a straight face.
On Watson: MPs missing legal deadline may be oversight
Posted 6 May 2022, 3:04 p.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
You're absolutely right. Having no proper apprenticeship programs here has led to a totally unskilled local labour force for construction.
On Bahamian contractors ‘scrapping for 40% left’
Posted 24 March 2022, 10:11 a.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
Foreign workers on work permits cost far more than locals. You think companies are spending that extra money just to be anti-Bahamian? Or maybe it's because there is no talent for those roles in the Bahamas. There is no construction management degree from the University of the Bahamas.
These are professional jobs that require years of training and expertise. Bahamians who have those qualifications and skills are already working other jobs. You can't just train a labourer up to be a project manager. That requires years of training and schooling.
The need for construction management professionals has been an issue for well over 20 years. The blame is on the Bahamas, not the companies who need those skills, or the foreigners coming in. Companies would much rather pay less to hire local, but that is just not an option.
On Bahamian contractors ‘scrapping for 40% left’
Posted 23 March 2022, 1:38 p.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
This isn't just downtown. If you look out at the water you think you are in paradise, turn around and look inland and you'll think you're in the third world.
This island is full of trash and derelict building and no one seems to care at all.
On Time to clean up Downtown
Posted 23 March 2022, 11:12 a.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
The labs were covering their costs at $8 a test, and now they expect to be getting $15 more in profit? Almost a 200% markup!
On Medical labs say COVID test model ‘unsustainable’
Posted 21 March 2022, 9:36 p.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
The government is paying $23 per antigen test? And buying in bulk?
How come I can get one done for $20 and one at a time, not in bulk.
Who's cousin just started a testing business that got the contract for these '$23' tests?
On COVID testing ‘not adding up’
Posted 21 March 2022, 4:14 p.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
'enforce the benefit of marriage' - Jesus John you are messed up in the head. You just wrote a whole paragraph justifying raping the person to whom you are married.
On Christie: We must look at all acts that cause pain to women
Posted 11 March 2022, 12:54 p.m. Suggest removal