If we can raise the D level standard of education in this country in the high schools, That would go along way in reducing white collar crimes at the lower level. Business-related theft, and fraud is higher the higher one goes up the corporate ladder.Many crimes are sweeped under the rug because of who knows who with political connections. The small fishes are usually caught and made an example of to cover up the real culprits.

Finalize legislation for a sovereign wealth fund for all Bahamians to benefit from any oil discovery. Failure to do so will result in foreigners such as the British share holders in BPC being the only beneficiary...Its past time Bahamains get a chance to laugh all the way to the Bank and benifit from the resources in this country. We have been independent .from 1973 but have yet to acheive economic independence for resources.

Freeport lost its tourism magic because of Las Vagas, atlantic city, and the Seminole casino's in Florida. The high rollers only travelled there to gamble because they could easily repatriate their winnings back to the US and not have to worry about uncle Sam's taxes. As soon as that became difficult to do because of all new oecd, fatf and EU requirements , travelling there to gamble made no sence. What the hurricane's did to the hotels was only icing on the cake for that industry's failure. The tourism model needs to be revamped with more emphasis on eco tourism smaller boutique type hotels.

I wont worry to much about the Haitains remittances.because remittances is a two way street. We need satistics on the Bahamian diaspora remittances back to the Bahamas. I am sure that figure would exceed the out flows.from all Hatians and Jamaicans .combined.

From a look at the indicators on the surface, it is safe to conclude that Bimini, Exuma, Abaco and Habour Island are all doing very well.

Freeport has lost it visionary leaders in the late Sir Edward and Sir Jack and their children and grand children has not shown the leadership, vision or business acumen to jump start that economy. Maybe if they would come up with some good ideas the government would not have to consider regressive investments like Oban.

Man sheeprunner12 you need to tell us those stories on how he got there...

Well written. Hopefuly people like Mr Maynard are are a dieing breed in unionism in this country. I hope his members would realize that his rhetoric and stance has no place in a modern progressive Bahamas..

Britain knows that oil is in the Bahamas, thats why they are reopening their mission in the Bahamas. Britain may not need us as a country, but she has some citizens who control Bahamas Petroleum company and they hoping to strike oil in the Bahamas so that the continued plundering of our resources can continue, even after 44 years of independence from England. Wake up Bahamians the share holders of BPC will be laughing all the way to the Bank soon, while we worry about the Queen and Prince Charles (see Link) https://www.bpcplc.com/investors/major-…

Britain may not need us as a country, but she has some citizens who control Bahamas Petroleum company and they hoping to strike oil in the Bahamas so that the continued plundering of our resources can continue, even after 44 years of independence from England. Wake up Bahamians the share holders of BPC will be laughing al the way to the Bank soon, while we worry about the Queen and Prince Charles (see Link) https://www.bpcplc.com/investors/major-…