A quick glance of the share holding list for the Bahamas Petroleum company (BPC) shows all of the major share holders are English based companies and individuals. (see Link) https://www.bpcplc.com/investors/major-… We as Bahamians must wake up to the centries old plundering of our natural resources. Inspite of the promise of creating a sovereign wealth fund to handle any royalties derived from its discovery. The world in moving to green technology. With the advances in fracking technology, the is USA now becoming a net exporter of oil and set to surpass Saudi Arabia as the worlds largest exporter, there is no need to proceed with oil drilling plans to enrich foriegners and possibly damage our environment. Lets the Bahamas join the countries around the world who are being innovative with green technology. .
Crime proverty and drugs are intrinsically linked. The cartels control certain parts of Mexico. We are fortunate that the criminal elements in the Bahamas are in the minor league in the grand scheme of criminals. The US needs to issue a white collar crime level advisory on all cities beginning with its own. That would be very interesting .
Mean while Five states in Mexico .... Sinaloa, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Tamaulipas have been issued a Level 4 warning (Do not travel ) the highest. putting the regions at the same level of danger as war-torn Syria, Yemen, and Somalia .http://time.com/5098354/us-mexico-travel-warning-violence/
The web shop boys and folks who control the wholesale and retail sector would get all of the liscense from the legalization of Pot. The industry requires such strict regulations, high taxes and performance bonds in place, Only the very rich or well capitalized will be able to participate in operating and owining ganja shops. That eliminates the average small man.who cant even get a loan from a bank these days.. You can't just plant some bush, buy some baggies and believe you're selling responsibly to the public.Research on the cost of getting into this business has to be completed with a business plan.Professional growers use lots of artificial lighting to increase their produce and remain competitive. That means high cost, high light bills. High monitoring bills, high security bills so the gov will give the liscences to the whites who are in business or the web shop boys.who gat capitol. The drug boys will have new competition with unknown results because some of them aint civilized.
Whats the source for this info ....many men are delusional and suffer from dementia, alzheimer's,and parkinson, desease and speak all manner of foolishness on their death bed's especially while under the influence of numerous medications for a host of ailments.
**"McKenzie Van Hagen attracted applause when he took the mic and touched on such themes. “Coming from a white man’s mouth,” he said, “I’m curious how black and brown Bahamians especially feel that in Portugal, Amsterdam and Canada there are people who are going to be making millions and millions of dollars and if we stay in the past there is going to continue to be black and brown Bahamians locked up and having their lives ruined while white people are getting rich.”** Mr McKenzie Van Hagen is right. being a white Bahamian, he can easliy go into the Banks and get a loan to fund his Ganja business if it is legalized while we blacks would not be able to get a loan to fund a marjuana store.. Mordern day Plantation economics. . He sees big time opportunity here. Many more white citizens would get surly rich.
The WEB shops funds has bin a saviour for the books at BOB. The new boards Policies being implemented with out political inteference will make a difference.as the economy turns arounds. Investors who are presently buying BOB shares realize this.
realitycheck242 says...
Cut the NHI suit to fit the money cloth you have. Bahamians cant take no more taxes !
On NHI will need new taxation
Posted 11 January 2018, 4:27 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
A quick glance of the share holding list for the Bahamas Petroleum company (BPC) shows all of the major share holders are English based companies and individuals. (see Link) https://www.bpcplc.com/investors/major-… We as Bahamians must wake up to the centries old plundering of our natural resources. Inspite of the promise of creating a sovereign wealth fund to handle any royalties derived from its discovery. The world in moving to green technology. With the advances in fracking technology, the is USA now becoming a net exporter of oil and set to surpass Saudi Arabia as the worlds largest exporter, there is no need to proceed with oil drilling plans to enrich foriegners and possibly damage our environment. Lets the Bahamas join the countries around the world who are being innovative with green technology. .
On Oil explorer's success prospects 'four times' better than average
Posted 11 January 2018, 4:05 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Crime proverty and drugs are intrinsically linked. The cartels control certain parts of Mexico. We are fortunate that the criminal elements in the Bahamas are in the minor league in the grand scheme of criminals. The US needs to issue a white collar crime level advisory on all cities beginning with its own. That would be very interesting .
On Fish Fry ‘no go’ zone in US alert
Posted 11 January 2018, 12:23 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Mean while Five states in Mexico .... Sinaloa, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero, and Tamaulipas have been issued a Level 4 warning (Do not travel ) the highest. putting the regions at the same level of danger as war-torn Syria, Yemen, and Somalia .http://time.com/5098354/us-mexico-travel-warning-violence/
On Fish Fry ‘no go’ zone in US alert
Posted 11 January 2018, 11:37 a.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
The web shop boys and folks who control the wholesale and retail sector would get all of the liscense from the legalization of Pot. The industry requires such strict regulations, high taxes and performance bonds in place, Only the very rich or well capitalized will be able to participate in operating and owining ganja shops. That eliminates the average small man.who cant even get a loan from a bank these days.. You can't just plant some bush, buy some baggies and believe you're selling responsibly to the public.Research on the cost of getting into this business has to be completed with a business plan.Professional growers use lots of artificial lighting to increase their produce and remain competitive. That means high cost, high light bills. High monitoring bills, high security bills so the gov will give the liscences to the whites who are in business or the web shop boys.who gat capitol. The drug boys will have new competition with unknown results because some of them aint civilized.
On Potty – going to jail over a joint
Posted 8 January 2018, 5:13 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Bahamas Stripping is number 1, Sunryse's is number 2 of the Government-sponsored venture capital success stories.
On 'Sun-ryse' for firm's $6m new HQ target
Posted 8 January 2018, 3:18 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Whats the source for this info ....many men are delusional and suffer from dementia, alzheimer's,and parkinson, desease and speak all manner of foolishness on their death bed's especially while under the influence of numerous medications for a host of ailments.
On Potty – going to jail over a joint
Posted 8 January 2018, 2:57 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
**"McKenzie Van Hagen attracted applause when he took the mic and touched on such themes. “Coming from a white man’s mouth,” he said, “I’m curious how black and brown Bahamians especially feel that in Portugal, Amsterdam and Canada there are people who are going to be making millions and millions of dollars and if we stay in the past there is going to continue to be black and brown Bahamians locked up and having their lives ruined while white people are getting rich.”**
Mr McKenzie Van Hagen is right. being a white Bahamian, he can easliy go into the Banks and get a loan to fund his Ganja business if it is legalized while we blacks would not be able to get a loan to fund a marjuana store.. Mordern day Plantation economics. . He sees big time opportunity here. Many more white citizens would get surly rich.
On Potty – going to jail over a joint
Posted 8 January 2018, 12:52 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
The WEB shops funds has bin a saviour for the books at BOB. The new boards Policies being implemented with out political inteference will make a difference.as the economy turns arounds. Investors who are presently buying BOB shares realize this.
On BOB to avoid default with $6.4m pay-out
Posted 6 January 2018, 7:31 a.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
If the definition in this article is correct, That eliminates 99.7% of the Bahamian population from being classified as a sophisticated investor.
On Gov't's $70m Aliv sell-off targeting end-April closing
Posted 6 January 2018, 7:20 a.m. Suggest removal