BahamaMamma 12 years, 5 months ago on Tributes paid to 16-year-old
Tributes paid to 16-year-old
I hope justice is served and whoever lent him the car in the first place is held accountable in accordance with the law....this kid is too young to be driving..Did he even have a permit?? Anyway what is done is done may he R.I.P ....my condolences to the family
spoitier 12 years, 4 months ago on "Public's views matters, not those of the pastors"
"Public's views matters, not those of the pastors"
Comparing the numbers man to the drug man is a good comparison, they are all illegal, and if need be they would defend their turf. The drug man have plenty of employees also and in fact some of them donate plenty of money to churches and other charities, let's take Pablo Escobar or that dude in Jamaica that nickname "Cokes" those two as well as others in the Bahamas did a lot of good in the community, but they also did a lot of bad. So Mr. Bastian may where a suit and walk with a brief case but that doesn't seperate him, because the smart drug dealers could do the same thing and a few of them does it. If the U.S didn't want ninety he would've been in Nassau probably running for a seat by now.
realfreethinker 12 years, 4 months ago on Why the PLP is still afraid of Hubert Ingraham
Why the PLP is still afraid of Hubert Ingraham
Good work Mr. Nunez as usual your article are fresh, thought provoking and provocative. Keep it up hope you get to the point where we can have it on weekly
Arob 12 years, 4 months ago on Island Luck 'gave to both parties'
Island Luck 'gave to both parties'
I heard Mr. Bastian. I think that he would be more accurate to say that he did not make a donation to the party PLP, FNM. What he did was give monies to "selected candidates" who happen to be candidates of the PLP and FNM. Perhaps those "selected candidates" elected and not elected, should "get up and stand up" and acknowledge receipt of the "illegal" funds.
rowenab 12 years, 3 months ago on Ex-AG: FATCA IGA 'not appropriate' for the Bahamas
Ex-AG: FATCA IGA 'not appropriate' for the Bahamas
Interesting observations from both Messrs Moree and Delaney on the implementation of FATCA in The Bahamas.
In the interest of clarity and completeness it is worth mentioning that a number of UK overseas territories have been engaged in exchanging tax information automatically with EU tax authorities as part of their EU Savings directive obligations for a number of years. One such jurisdiction utilising a government agency as the relevant conduit for such automatic exchange of tax information are the Cayman Islands which, like The Bahamas, does not have an income tax regime.
Consequently, whilst the rationale for not entering into an IGA with the US to faciitate FATCA implementation, is being based on the absence of an income tax regime that has a supporting intitutional framework; precedent already exists to show that institutional frameworks have been operating for some time in jurisdictions that also do not have an income tax regime.
The Cayman Islands Tax Authority acts as the governmental conduit for automatic exchange of tax information pursuant to that jurisdiction's obligations relative to the EU Savings Directive. It also acts as the competent authority for exchange of tax information upon request, under its other various obligations and commitments to international tax cooperation.
Rowena Bethel, former Legal Advisor and tax treaty negotiator for The Bahamas Ministry of Finance.
Oracle 12 years, 3 months ago on Heart attack suspected
Heart attack suspected
My deepest sympathy to his wife, children and other family members. May Our Heavenly Father comfort you and envelope you with his love now and alays. Charles you will be truly miss...your smile was truly capitivating and your passion infectious
JohnDoe 11 years, 10 months ago on Gun charges dropped 'for national security'
Gun charges dropped 'for national security'
Well if possession of a 38 and a couple bullets rises to the level of national security interest for our country then may God help us. All the evidence points to a simple gun possession case and the law is clear and unambiguous on the constituent parts of that crime and the consequences. We are supposed to be a modern international civilised society protected by the Rule of Law. This doctrine has always been an unbiased barometer in determining the quality and good governance of a country. Under this doctrine a basic tenet is that all private persons are equal under the law, that laws are clear and the process to enact the laws are transparent. A further basic tenet is that that interference by government officials in the Law diminishes the rule of law in a society. In our system, with respect to the Law, the AG's office represents Society and the People not their personal or political interest. When the image of the AG's office becomes tarnished it tarnishes our Society and the Rule of Law in our Society.
TalRussell 10 years, 10 months ago on NATIONAL ID CARD PLANS GO BEFORE CABINET
NATIONAL ID CARD PLANS GO BEFORE CABINET
I am issuing Minister Freddy a challenge to have an Open House at the Passport issuing Office, inviting any and all Bahamalanders to see for themselves how your files are presently being recovered and processed when applying/renewing your passport. Comrades you might be shocked to discover how all your application and processing files are just sitt'in there gathering dust in old stacked-up boxes. It is so outdated, if you apply for a passport at any of Bahamaland's foreign offices, they have to send your hand written application to Nassau for manual time consuming processing. Is this the same immigration ministry who will be responsible for issuing these ID cards? Doesn't this tell you the immigration department is a total mess.
The_Oracle 10 years, 10 months ago on NATIONAL ID CARD PLANS GO BEFORE CABINET
NATIONAL ID CARD PLANS GO BEFORE CABINET
Just another Government document to be sold out the back door, or produced fraudulently, counterfeited. Why don't you just implant a chip in everyone's forehead! Woah, shades of Revelations? The Christian Council aught to be all over this! Government cannot get done right the smallest or simplest of tasks, yet we are supposed to line up like good little drones and get "tagged"? Hey, maybe they can charge $25/year for renewals, so we can be reminded of their power to issue your right to live. (or not)
jackbnimble 10 years, 10 months ago on Bahamians should accept reality, or lose it all
Bahamians should accept reality, or lose it all
While I do agree that we are anti-foreign in many respects, I believe that Bahamians are more ANTI-ILLEGAL than they are anti-foreign. In my humble view, it would have been more balanced journalism to seek to find out from the Immigration Officers' side of things what really happened instead of just reporting the story from the banker's side (although I believe Mr. Mitchell adhered to it).
If this paper would take the time to read the online blogs and tap into social media, it would see that the vast majority of Bahamians support the actions of the Immigration Department. It's unfortunate that the banker got caught in the crosshairs of a system in which we are trying to clean up an age-old and very vexing illegal immigrant problem (often covered by glaring headlines by this very newspaper) and it's equally sad that we have to resort to such tactics to get illegals out.
jlcandu 10 years, 9 months ago on Activists go on walkabout to drum up VAT opposition
Activists go on walkabout to drum up VAT opposition
I disagree with JohnDoes. At least these "activists" have the guts to do something instead of give up and complain and do nothing.
If ordinary Bahamians sit back and relax and say the usual "there's nothing you can do", then you have nothing to complain about if this VAT comes to fruition. The activists are making a lot of headway since the government hasn't even tabled the legislation yet -- I think there is growing dissention in the ranks of the PLP and they are beginning to voice their opposition openly. The PLP is no longer a united force, and the younger MP's know that this will their last term in office if the VAT is implemented.
Why not sign a petition against the VAT instead of criticizing those who are actually doing something positive?
sheeprunner12 10 years, 6 months ago on Carnival is not Bahamian
Carnival is not Bahamian
Why are ALL of the Bahamian entertainers not standing with KB on this against this stupid idea of "carnival" in The Bahamas?????????
Yall dont leave KB out there hanging on this....... he should have at at least 75% national support on this one............ Say NO to CARNIVAL............ AND VAT
sansoucireader 9 years, 8 months ago on Businesses call for blackout ‘outrage’
Businesses call for blackout ‘outrage’
I wish the media would stop talking to Leslie Miller about any technical issues at BEC. He knows nothing about generators, wires, electricity or how a power plant actually works. Just because he's the Chairman doesn't mean he actually KNOWS anything. What happen to Basden?
GQ 12 years, 5 months ago on [img/photos/2012/06/19/btc_poll_.jpg]
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No Government in this country should be in any business which private enterprise can perform. Over the years the PLP and the FNM have used government corporations and agencies to feather the nest of their political cronies.
"I have a dream" that the day will come when.......
Bahamasair, BEC, Water & Sewerage and any other public corporation will be sold to the highest bidder because I firmly believe even if rates are increased it will cost The Bahamian Tax Payer less than we are now paying.
"I just woke up, that was a nightmare."
Mr. Christie keep your hands off BTC and let the professionals bring it into the 21st. century. There will be growing pains but they can deal with them better than you or Mr. Ingraham or anyone else.