These new rented generators may use less fuel, but they also cost a lot of money to rent, so don't expect your power bill to go down anytime soon. As well, the price of oil will likely rise as we enter summer. You should expect rates to break $0.50 a kWh when it does.
The xenophobia that bleeds through the statements by Farquharson is incredible. He blames foreign companies and expats for the failed education system of the Bahamas.
Does he not realize that paying an expat costs the company much more than if they were able to hire locally. These companies are in the business of making money. So that means that if they are having to pay extra for their workers, it should be taken as a sign that there are not enough qualified people here.
Almost all of the societal problems in the Bahamas come from a failing education system. We fail to educate our children with basic levels of reading, writing and math. We fail to educate them in the basic use of computers, of the internet. We fail to educate them about birth control and proper family planning. And we fail the educate them about manners, work ethic and respect.
The greatest tools used to rise above poverty are education and free enterprise. While we have the ability to practice free enterprise, we have not educated the masses enough to take advantage of it, and this drags down all of society.
Mr Rolle fails to see that many of these unemployed Bahamians lack the skills to perform in the work place. Even in construction, workers need a good education. They require the ability to read drawings, do basic math, and understand safety concerns. He seems to be forgetting the fact that companies pay huge premiums to foreign workers, in terms of work permit fees, living expenses for foreigners, higher wages due to skills shortages. Why would a company pay all this extra money if they could save and just hire locally? The answer is because they can't.
If he wants to see more Bahamian construction workers then they need to develop a proper apprenticeship program in this country for trades. They need to educate these unemployed works so that they can gain the required skills. They are called skilled trades for a reason.
We don't have an unemployment problem, we have an education problem.
Here, Here! The first response from the government is always to turn around whatever is said and attack the person who is criticizing. You tell them they weren't helpful and they tell you that you're not helpful. You say they haven't met their obligations and they say, well you haven't so why should we.
It's so petty and childish. Government response to criticism in this country can be summed up with "I'm rubber, you're glue"
Diplomatic immunity only applies when you are in a country other than your own. He has no diplomatic immunity here. He must follow the law just like everyone else.
The government is entirely responsible. These problems stem from a failing education system, broken families, and little to no support or way out of poverty. Putting more people in prison will not help the situation, giving them options and opportunities early in life leads them away from crime before they start. Crime and murder now is the result of decades of failed social programs and decaying education system. The reason they only know how to fornicate and kill is because they have never been taught anything else.
Notice he's trying to bring light on the corrupt dealing of people who are stealing money from the Bahamian people and doing nothing to better anyone but themselve. How can you defend such corruption and theft?
He's not the one making the PM look bad, the PM and his own cabinet are doing that. Exposing the scandal means that at least one shady thing this government is doing will stop, and that benefits all Bahamians.
newcitizen says...
These new rented generators may use less fuel, but they also cost a lot of money to rent, so don't expect your power bill to go down anytime soon. As well, the price of oil will likely rise as we enter summer. You should expect rates to break $0.50 a kWh when it does.
On Generators to arrive at BEC - but Miller not sure if they are enough
Posted 20 April 2015, 12:52 p.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
The xenophobia that bleeds through the statements by Farquharson is incredible. He blames foreign companies and expats for the failed education system of the Bahamas.
Does he not realize that paying an expat costs the company much more than if they were able to hire locally. These companies are in the business of making money. So that means that if they are having to pay extra for their workers, it should be taken as a sign that there are not enough qualified people here.
On Labour ‘limits employer tricks’
Posted 20 April 2015, 11:47 a.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
Almost all of the societal problems in the Bahamas come from a failing education system. We fail to educate our children with basic levels of reading, writing and math. We fail to educate them in the basic use of computers, of the internet. We fail to educate them about birth control and proper family planning. And we fail the educate them about manners, work ethic and respect.
The greatest tools used to rise above poverty are education and free enterprise. While we have the ability to practice free enterprise, we have not educated the masses enough to take advantage of it, and this drags down all of society.
On Gov’t jobs exchange: 50% lack basic skills
Posted 20 April 2015, 11 a.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
Mr Rolle fails to see that many of these unemployed Bahamians lack the skills to perform in the work place. Even in construction, workers need a good education. They require the ability to read drawings, do basic math, and understand safety concerns. He seems to be forgetting the fact that companies pay huge premiums to foreign workers, in terms of work permit fees, living expenses for foreigners, higher wages due to skills shortages. Why would a company pay all this extra money if they could save and just hire locally? The answer is because they can't.
If he wants to see more Bahamian construction workers then they need to develop a proper apprenticeship program in this country for trades. They need to educate these unemployed works so that they can gain the required skills. They are called skilled trades for a reason.
We don't have an unemployment problem, we have an education problem.
On Foreign construction worker numbers are ‘totally unacceptable’
Posted 20 April 2015, 10:48 a.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
Here, Here! The first response from the government is always to turn around whatever is said and attack the person who is criticizing. You tell them they weren't helpful and they tell you that you're not helpful. You say they haven't met their obligations and they say, well you haven't so why should we.
It's so petty and childish. Government response to criticism in this country can be summed up with "I'm rubber, you're glue"
On Minister: Baha Mar boss ‘not incorrect in his complaints’
Posted 20 April 2015, 10:36 a.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
Diplomatic immunity only applies when you are in a country other than your own. He has no diplomatic immunity here. He must follow the law just like everyone else.
On Consul general denies political intervention
Posted 9 April 2015, 9:10 a.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
The government is entirely responsible. These problems stem from a failing education system, broken families, and little to no support or way out of poverty. Putting more people in prison will not help the situation, giving them options and opportunities early in life leads them away from crime before they start. Crime and murder now is the result of decades of failed social programs and decaying education system. The reason they only know how to fornicate and kill is because they have never been taught anything else.
On Three dead after shooting and stabbings
Posted 8 April 2015, 12:45 p.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
To rebuild, first you must tear down.
On Minnis: We will expose another scandal
Posted 2 April 2015, 9:36 a.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
Notice he's trying to bring light on the corrupt dealing of people who are stealing money from the Bahamian people and doing nothing to better anyone but themselve. How can you defend such corruption and theft?
On Minnis: We will expose another scandal
Posted 2 April 2015, 9:35 a.m. Suggest removal
newcitizen says...
He's not the one making the PM look bad, the PM and his own cabinet are doing that. Exposing the scandal means that at least one shady thing this government is doing will stop, and that benefits all Bahamians.
On Minnis: We will expose another scandal
Posted 2 April 2015, 9:33 a.m. Suggest removal