John, your overall point is well taken. However, just for your edification, the concessions policy that exists today is actually a relic of Sir Roland Symonette/Sir Stafford Sands, et al (well before 1973). Pindling merely continued with what was in place. Even the most sycophantic UBPs/FNMs/PLPs agree on this point. In fact, new-FNMs (read: old UBPs) still like to rattle the cages of the PLP by reminding them that, despite the claim of independence and a better day for Bahamians, we (i.e. The Bahamas) still utilize one of the UBPs primary policies. Though I take your point that the policy should be revisited and even abolished, if necessary.
I find your comments hypocritical. On one hand you ask for us to "put that aside if only for today", but on the other hand, you begin your comments with "I was no fan of his politics". Who cares if you were a fan or not. Pray for his soul and that of his loved ones, politics be damned.
Socrates, do not be petulant. You can disagree with your party's stance, internally and externally, on certain issues without resorting to nonsense such as "crossing the floor". Vaughn Miller was quite accurate, the FNM campaigned, and ultimately won, on the grounds that Perry was corrupt and that they (FNM) represented a new time, "a people's time", if I may. What is happening now is the antithesis of the campaign promise. It is quite fair of the 4 MPs to point out this dichotomy. Let's try and have mature discussions...
Sorry, I stopped reading this drivel after the first paragraph...the Tribune cannot spell either "measured" or "objective", even with a dictionary. Any first year journalism student, of which I was one a few moons ago, can point out the obvious FNM slants over the decades. Stop it Tribune...but, thank you so much for the huge laugh, it was a welcomed respite from my work.
Jetfit, not that I find defending George Smith a good thing, but, you are incorrect in this instance. George routinely blasted PLPs (Miller, Fitzgerald,Maynard-Gibson) who all were caught in compromising positions.
So BahamaPundit, admittedly, I was laughing at your suggestion...and, called you a few unflattering names while I was at it. But the more I think about it, you may have a point...actually, I think you have a very valid point. Don't think we have the temerity to go that far, though. Apologies for judging the book by only looking at the cover...
Bahama, but we need people like you on the committee so that when regulation occurs, and it will, no matter how much we fight about it, at least you can guide the committee accordingly so as to prevent overregulation.
Banker, a post script to my note. Your point regarding the architects of the regulation is 1005 spot on. What I am surprised it is that the Securities Commission of The Bahamas is not involved in the regulatory process. One, believe it or not, they do have some FinTech knowledge there (maybe "experts" is a strong word). Also, DLT will eventually fall under the purview of the SCB anyway (no other agency has the resources or regulatory capacity to deal with it) so you would think bringing them in from the ground up would be ideal.
tetelestai says...
John, your overall point is well taken. However, just for your edification, the concessions policy that exists today is actually a relic of Sir Roland Symonette/Sir Stafford Sands, et al (well before 1973). Pindling merely continued with what was in place. Even the most sycophantic UBPs/FNMs/PLPs agree on this point. In fact, new-FNMs (read: old UBPs) still like to rattle the cages of the PLP by reminding them that, despite the claim of independence and a better day for Bahamians, we (i.e. The Bahamas) still utilize one of the UBPs primary policies. Though I take your point that the policy should be revisited and even abolished, if necessary.
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tetelestai says...
I find your comments hypocritical. On one hand you ask for us to "put that aside if only for today", but on the other hand, you begin your comments with "I was no fan of his politics". Who cares if you were a fan or not. Pray for his soul and that of his loved ones, politics be damned.
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tetelestai says...
Socrates, do not be petulant. You can disagree with your party's stance, internally and externally, on certain issues without resorting to nonsense such as "crossing the floor". Vaughn Miller was quite accurate, the FNM campaigned, and ultimately won, on the grounds that Perry was corrupt and that they (FNM) represented a new time, "a people's time", if I may. What is happening now is the antithesis of the campaign promise. It is quite fair of the 4 MPs to point out this dichotomy. Let's try and have mature discussions...
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tetelestai says...
Sorry, I stopped reading this drivel after the first paragraph...the Tribune cannot spell either "measured" or "objective", even with a dictionary. Any first year journalism student, of which I was one a few moons ago, can point out the obvious FNM slants over the decades.
Stop it Tribune...but, thank you so much for the huge laugh, it was a welcomed respite from my work.
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tetelestai says...
Jetfit, not that I find defending George Smith a good thing, but, you are incorrect in this instance. George routinely blasted PLPs (Miller, Fitzgerald,Maynard-Gibson) who all were caught in compromising positions.
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tetelestai says...
So BahamaPundit, admittedly, I was laughing at your suggestion...and, called you a few unflattering names while I was at it. But the more I think about it, you may have a point...actually, I think you have a very valid point. Don't think we have the temerity to go that far, though. Apologies for judging the book by only looking at the cover...
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tetelestai says...
Cleophas Adderley...last year (2017). But, I get your point.
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tetelestai says...
Persons who participated in the fraud, ThisisOurs, often make the best whistleblowers.
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tetelestai says...
Bahama, but we need people like you on the committee so that when regulation occurs, and it will, no matter how much we fight about it, at least you can guide the committee accordingly so as to prevent overregulation.
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tetelestai says...
Banker, a post script to my note. Your point regarding the architects of the regulation is 1005 spot on. What I am surprised it is that the Securities Commission of The Bahamas is not involved in the regulatory process. One, believe it or not, they do have some FinTech knowledge there (maybe "experts" is a strong word). Also, DLT will eventually fall under the purview of the SCB anyway (no other agency has the resources or regulatory capacity to deal with it) so you would think bringing them in from the ground up would be ideal.
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