MP makes 28K. Minister 66K. Hold both positions 94K. This is not "a lot of money" and, quite frankly, even a 25% haircut is not even a drop in the bucket for the economic realities that we face. Thats like tresting a cough when the infirmed actually has HIV. Cutting the salary of the government/civil service workers will be tantamount to destructuon of our economy - even moreso than now. Btw, I work in private sector, so thisnwont affect me. Makes no sense to cut salaries, it only exacerbates the issue and doesnt solve anything. Our PM is hopelessly outclassed as an economist.
Firstly, our IT departments are vastly over-staffed anyway - for the work that they do. So, rightsizing is quite fine in this situation. Secondly, the US already has the same requirement that John is positing here - idiotic, really, that in this day and age, we demand data to be in The Bahamas - and they have not experienced in significant decrease in IT related jobs (India and Singapore also have similar requirements and have not experienced any significant reductions in IT staff). Thirdly, newly revamped data protection laws have, in the main, required international firms to keep date in the bank's home office. So, we will have little choice but to comply. John is just getting ahead of it before the stuff hits the fan.
That is true moncrcool - the first time (2002). But, people are allowed to change perspectives, which she - and others of both political parties - did, with the 2016 referendum. We, the Bahamian people, however, steadfastly held to our specious, "we want Perry and the PLP gone" attitude and foolishly rejected the questions. This is on us a people, not Allyson.
tetelestai says...
MP makes 28K. Minister 66K. Hold both positions 94K. This is not "a lot of money" and, quite frankly, even a 25% haircut is not even a drop in the bucket for the economic realities that we face. Thats like tresting a cough when the infirmed actually has HIV.
Cutting the salary of the government/civil service workers will be tantamount to destructuon of our economy - even moreso than now. Btw, I work in private sector, so thisnwont affect me.
Makes no sense to cut salaries, it only exacerbates the issue and doesnt solve anything. Our PM is hopelessly outclassed as an economist.
On 'Nothing off table' over Bahamasair cost-cutting plans
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tetelestai says...
Yes, that is called making decisions based on empirical info. Thats usually how it works...smh.
On Chamber chief urges: Lockdown Nassau for Emancipation holiday
Posted 24 July 2020, 4:21 p.m. Suggest removal
tetelestai says...
Renward Wells and the entire FNM have been a disaster.
On New Health Minister says COVID-19 is 'like Satan'
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tetelestai says...
Well, the Tribune is owned and staffed by FNM loving sycophants. So, there you go...
On FRONT PORCH: The govt begged and pleaded but sadly there are those who only think of themselves
Posted 24 July 2020, 4:17 p.m. Suggest removal
tetelestai says...
Dont worry, we will be locked down, Mr. Rolle.
On Chamber chief urges: Lockdown Nassau for Emancipation holiday
Posted 24 July 2020, 1:48 p.m. Suggest removal
tetelestai says...
Read the case of Sweden. You too may have a difference of opinion.
On 2020 'a bust' for vacation rentals
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tetelestai says...
I am genuinely curious. What did Belinda say here that you disagree with.
On BUT president hits out over lack of consultation on school dates
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tetelestai says...
Firstly, our IT departments are vastly over-staffed anyway - for the work that they do. So, rightsizing is quite fine in this situation. Secondly, the US already has the same requirement that John is positing here - idiotic, really, that in this day and age, we demand data to be in The Bahamas - and they have not experienced in significant decrease in IT related jobs (India and Singapore also have similar requirements and have not experienced any significant reductions in IT staff). Thirdly, newly revamped data protection laws have, in the main, required international firms to keep date in the bank's home office. So, we will have little choice but to comply. John is just getting ahead of it before the stuff hits the fan.
On Central Bank rethinks overseas data storage
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tetelestai says...
Moncur, you are living in a bubble if you think the FNM is going to win the next election.
On Union fails to prevent Lucayan’s job losses
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tetelestai says...
That is true moncrcool - the first time (2002). But, people are allowed to change perspectives, which she - and others of both political parties - did, with the 2016 referendum. We, the Bahamian people, however, steadfastly held to our specious, "we want Perry and the PLP gone" attitude and foolishly rejected the questions. This is on us a people, not Allyson.
On Time to stop this unjust destruction of Bahamas family life
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