Philosopher_King 11 years, 8 months ago on Opposition calls for full disclosure on PLP links to oil
Opposition calls for full disclosure on PLP links to oil
Here we go again, Mr. Cash does make some valid points about having proper regulation legislation in place, but his motives are purely politically driven. We all know why the rush, after the last FNM term when a frenetic pace of deal signing with both local and foreign entities locking the Bahamian people in for to costly decades of monopolistic and one sided deals the PLP now feels compelled to push their agenda full speed ahead. After 2 one term administrations both these relic parties will continue to govern at break neck pace going forward to ensure they and their benefactors get theirs during their short 5 year stints in office. This can be very dangerous, but not entirely a bad thing for progress within the country since we culturally like to proceed with extreme caution and a let somebody else do it first attitude in a world that is moving at break neck speed around us.
For those who think for one minute the FNM’s policy on whether or not to drill for oil would be markedly different than the PLPS you my friends are sorely mistaken. For they understand that if there is oil underneath any part of the seabed controlled by us we'd better exploit it before the Cubans strike it first and expose us to same level of environmental contamination risk without us getting any of the rewards. Besides tourism and banking are continuing to reap diminishing returns for our growing population; they aren't too many Baha Mars and Atlantis' around the corner and the pressure from the larger nations’ tax authorities will continue choking financial services to death.
John 11 years, 8 months ago on Manhunt after two shot dead
Manhunt after two shot dead
It is time for us ,as a country, to start asking questions. Like the number of persons who have been killed shortly after leaving prison, who is responsible for these murders.? Like why are there so many assination type killings on this island of New Providence and while many of them seem to be unsolved, in the public's mind, the police seem to be comfortable that 'it is the bad boys killing each other' syndrome?. ANd we must also question the number of deaths that happen in police custody and feet start to drag when it comes to givine the public clear and precise answers as to what cause the deaths. The bottom line is the killings must stop! Be they innocent citizens or hardened criminals the murders must cease!!! No country of our size can survive too long when it is losing more that 100 of its young males each year to what appraes to be sensless or planned killings. Remember when you kill someone, a part of his family dies with him. ANd ALL of his seed dies with him..weather they be lawyers, engineers, accountants, or future prime ministers of this country.. or just the joneser down the street..THE SEED IS DEAD! forever, amen
generalcrazy 9 years, 9 months ago on Deputy PM tells New York Times to get its facts right
Deputy PM tells New York Times to get its facts right
Whatever, we aren't changing the law just because some foreign fcktard is upset. Tell them go bother Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, the REAL human rights violators of the world, along with half the countries in Africa and South America.
Stapedius 11 years, 8 months ago on 'Permit move risks destroying economy'
'Permit move risks destroying economy'
Honestly Mr McCartney needs to get a life. I would agree that we as a country should be more inclusive with our immigration policy. But inclusiveness doesn't mean we shouldn't be selective. We allow in all sorts of people of questionable character and competence. Because people come from the US, Canada or GB doesn't make them pure and sanctified. Furthermore, its astonishing to see how little faith Bahamians have in their own. Having worked in the Caribbean and Europe I can confidently say that we really short change and do a disservice to our own people when we talk about the lack of Bahamian skill and ethics. I have seen some of the most sloppy work done by people in other parts of the Caribbean and in Europe. So lets not get ahead of ourselves on the issue of Bahamian skills or the lack thereof. I refuse to believe that many of the jobs that foreigners come here to do Bahamians can't do. Don't get me wrong, I am all for diversity. But these companies must show some latitude and flexibility and appoint Bahamians at their other international branches. This 'skills' thing must be a two-way street. Many Bahamians feel as though its a one way thing and we simply don't get a chance at opportunities offered in the multi-national s with branches in the Bahamas. The whole thing boils down to a proper immigration policy. What skills do we need in this country and who do we want to invite to share in this home we call paradise? Both governments have failed to shape a proper immigration plan for this country. Nothing on paper. Just a bunch of patch work policy with political interference. Mr. McCartney played right into this when he was minister so he should be the last to open his mouth.
Now to Mr. McCartney's point on domestic workers. It is true that many Bahamians don't want to do domestic work . But has he stopped to consider the economic, social and historical and social components of why Bahamians don't want to do this type of work? I gather he hasn't and is only thinking of his selfish needs of having a housekeeper. We have had generations of Bahamians as maids and keepers of house in our hotels and in the homes of the wealthy of our nation. Right, so we must give permits to satisfy the laziness and comforts of the few Bahamians who can afford live in maids and gardeners? The 'nouveau riche,' of this country really feel some sense of entitlement. In reality many of them don't have a pot to piss in and have bank payments well beyond retirement. The fact is too many of us live beyond our means and all of a sudden our children need someone to pick up after them. We were taught to make up our beds and keep a clean house in our youth. Where have our values really gone in this country? Make your own bed, wash your own dishes, cut your own little piece of grass Mr. McCartney. Teach your kids to do the same and we wouldn't have the need for maids and servants.