The Fact that This company with a $2.5 million can come in and start up with hiring 50 people speaks volumes for its potential and others like it in the tech sector. This is certainly not an Oban type agreement and by expanding to 150 people in three years they would be well on the way to proving the vision behind the Commercial Enterprise Bill. Imagine the spin off jobs that would be created if Freeport can become the silicone Valley of the Carribean

Great news for tech savy young Bahamians..This would never have happened under the plp ...This is only the beginning. After one year there are signs of this ship of state beginning to turn.

One component of the 200 million dollar sandy bottom project included the purchase and installation of a Navigation simulator built by damen of the netherlands, The builders of all the vessels in the sandy bottom project. If the simulator is operational and being put to extensive use by the good officers of the RBDF it would reduce or eliminate such accidents. While simulation experience should not be a substitute for actual shipboard sea experience, competency levels for all officers in all weather conditions can be measured and decision making evaluated before assignment to the multi million dollar vessels. Another factor that may be contributing to the recent spate of mishaps is the loss of numerous experienced Defence Force officers due the early retirement age. Special consideration should be given allow exoerienced competent officers to continue to serve. . .

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...