duppyVAT 10 years ago on AG’s Office: We bungled Blackbeard’s Cay appeal
AG’s Office: We bungled Blackbeard’s Cay appeal
Bungle is the operative word to describe my Government of The Bahamas ............ SIGH
duppyVAT 10 years ago on Hotel union on gratuity ‘red alert’
Hotel union on gratuity ‘red alert’
Yep .... the hotel workers are just like the BEC workers with their "who gives a shit, I getting paid" attitude ............. That is why our level of service quality is so low ........ same thing in the civil service/corporations with automatic increments and bonuses
This breeds a culture of poor employee attitudes and customer service
Reality_Check 10 years ago on Propaganda over bailout of bank
Propaganda over bailout of bank
As previously reported in the Tribune, Wendy Craigg (Governor of The Central Bank) is essentially on record in correspondence exchanged with Bank of The Bahamas (BOB) of accusing BOB's managing director (Paul McWeeney) and Chairman (Richard Demeritte), and others, of having engaged in fraudulent financial reporting to all of BOB's stakeholders and regulators, not to mention their grave misconduct in failing to adhere to well established banking norms and known requirements imposed by The Central Bank as BOB's primary regulator. Yet, the Bank Supervision Department of The Central Bank and Wendy Craigg have thus far failed to declare McWeeney and Demeritte to be persons unfit to serve as a director of any financial institution. One can only imagine the message this sends to other bankers in our financial services sector who may be contemplating "crossing the line" and causing material financial harm to their customers and other stakeholders, not to mention harm to the reputation of the Bahamas as an offshore financial centre. Wendy Craigg acted nearly 3 years too late in the case of BOB and continues to fail in the timely discharge of her duties by allowing both McWeeney and Demeritte to remain at BOB. Wendy Craigg needs to think much more about her statutory duties and personal legacy and much less about what Christie may want or desire!
duppyVAT 10 years ago on 'Most murders are retaliation killings'
'Most murders are retaliation killings'
Where is the Chief Justice?????????? The Head of the Third Branch of Government????????? He is as silent as a Church mouse while all this storm is going on in this country .......... I think he hides behind the AG - PM - COP .............. but he is responsible for the Court system
ThisIsOurs 10 years ago on 'Most murders are retaliation killings'
'Most murders are retaliation killings'
The high murder rate is a direct result of corrupt government officials who take 500 dollar payments for every low cost home they give to a contractor. Exactly what will that thief not take a payment for? Looking the other way on a shipment of stolen cars, illegal fire arms or smuggled illegal immigrants? That person has no morals and not a single ethical bone in their body. The fact that they are still around today and in an elevated position must tell you that there are others there, more powerful than them, protecting them for their cut of the ill gained proceeds. If you want to stop the murder rate put your most trusted people (that may necessarily exclude some of the ACOPs) to investigate the activities of these shady Members of Parliament and cabinet ministers. After all the drug trade blew up on this island because no less than the Prime Minister at the time entertained and took payoffs from the drug cartel (commission of inquiry). The only difference between yesterday and today is that the extortion attempts and bribery payments are more widely spread. Legalizing the webshops is a shot in your foot, you simply don't know what that money sponsors, it is a known unknown. The US seems to have some idea though with the indictment of one of the key players, probably the tip of the iceberg.
PastorTroy 10 years ago on DNA concerned about ethics of Pinder's departure
DNA concerned about ethics of Pinder's departure
@JJSherman, I sympathize with you and your personal and family situation, however, I think you mis read my post. I was not referring to the general Bahamian public as bad, I was highlighting, the cause and effect of a broken Educational system, rampant political cronyism and now heavy outside foreign influence with deep pockets. I am aware The Bahamas have its challenges, however, challenges are everywhere. I hope you find peace within your daily walk and find the courage to face those who hurt you and not run away. Good Luck!
IslandRoots 10 years ago on Hotel union on gratuity ‘red alert’
Hotel union on gratuity ‘red alert’
Its okay, more money for us to make. Natural selection will take care of the rest.
Reality_Check 10 years ago on Hotel union on gratuity ‘red alert’
Hotel union on gratuity ‘red alert’
The mudda sic guy obviously meant white and yellow masters of the foreign creed. White Bahamians don't matter much any more when it comes to what goes on in our country....we put d'em local white kind in dere place long time ago! Most white Bahamians have long ago sold their businesses and run for hills in other countries!
croberts6969 10 years ago on Hotel union on gratuity ‘red alert’
Hotel union on gratuity ‘red alert’
If all the whites sold their businesses and ran for the hills you'll black Bahamians would be screwed. Realitycheck are you stupid or just retarded.
themessenger 10 years ago on Baha Mar: No gratuity deal in 10 months
Baha Mar: No gratuity deal in 10 months
Ever notice how much better the service is when you go abroad?? No gratuities over there so those people really have to hustle for their tips and provide something Bahamians are clueless about,SERVICE!! All the mandatory 15% does is encourage slackness,a suck teet attitude and poor service.
Stapedius 10 years ago on Baha Mar: No gratuity deal in 10 months
Baha Mar: No gratuity deal in 10 months
I would agree that the unions are having too much crap going on nowadays. Idiot leaders that run them have no sense of reason.
duppyVAT 10 years ago on Baha Mar: No gratuity deal in 10 months
Baha Mar: No gratuity deal in 10 months
Yep ........... Sir Randol Fawkes must be rolling over in his grave when he look at this generation of Union leaders .............. its shameful.... the GREED
IslandRoots 10 years ago on Hotel union on gratuity ‘red alert’
Hotel union on gratuity ‘red alert’
Such a shame white Bahamians have to endure racism for no reason. I pitty ignorant fools like you
EnoughIsEnough 10 years ago on Baha Mar: No gratuity deal in 10 months
Baha Mar: No gratuity deal in 10 months
best news i've heard in a long time. that forced 15% makes for lazier, unmotivated staff. that is of course a generalization because there are a lot of restaurants where the staff excel at their jobs - mahogany, matisse, social house, olives - but whenever i have eaten at the hotels, atlantis is a great example, my service has been sub par. for the first year of their opening it was fantastic and then a rapid decline. what these workers don't understand is that most people would probably tip 20% if given the choice. every person i know who has visited has said that the forced gratuity leaves a bad taste in their mouth. people will work harder if they know they need to earn their money. fingers crossed Baha Mar does break the unions - cause sure enough the unions are breaking this country.
duppyVAT 10 years ago on Concern over 'judge shopping' to secure bail
Concern over 'judge shopping' to secure bail
NolleAG has no shame ..................... the AG, the Chief Magistrate, and the Chief Justice must be co-conspirators in this national crisis in the Judiciary ............. the COP needs to lock these three clowns up for malfeasance of justice
crabman 10 years ago on Concern over 'judge shopping' to secure bail
Concern over 'judge shopping' to secure bail
in an effort to maintain a free and equitable society that believes in capitalism, the judiciary are only following in the steps of history and culture and selling their "product" at the highest price. After all it is a free market and we have always been know to "Sell Our Nation".
Well_mudda_take_sic 10 years ago on Crash probe puts focus on pilots
Crash probe puts focus on pilots
Was the Lear jet registered in the Bahamas or U.S.? Was the aircraft's Airworthiness Certificate current? Was each pilot holding an unexpired pilot's license? Was each pilot holding a current Medical/Health Certificate? Was each pilot holding a current Instrument Rating for the Lear jet they were flying? All of this info should be a matter of public record, but it seems The Tribune reporters are content to simply report what's said by others rather than do the more costly investigative work. The Editor of The Tribune has been asleep for far too long and it has seriously impacted the quality of The Tribune's reporting. The old lady who claims to be the Editor has been an extinct dinosaur for years now; her inability to completely turn the newspaper over to fresh new blood will soon result in its demise under crushing competition from other dailies. Wakey, wakey!!!
TheMadHatter 10 years ago on 18-year-old victim was out on bail for serious offence
18-year-old victim was out on bail for serious offence
You see, the Privy Council cannot stop the death penalty from being imposed in the Bahamas. The general public is imposing it in lieu of Government action.
TheMadHatter
John 10 years ago on 18-year-old victim was out on bail for serious offence
18-year-old victim was out on bail for serious offence
Welcome to the Bahamas where law enforcement officials are now telling grieving families and the public in general, essentially that their loved one deserved to die because he "was wearing an ankle bracelet and had committed a seriously indictable offence." Never mind that his younger 14 year old brother was also shot execution style and is now fighting for his life. Never mind that the execution took place at one of the most sacred events that is hrld in the Bahamas. Don't let it bother you that the murder and attempted murder took place in the broad of daylight and on one of the most busiest highways in the city when the island was full of family visiting from the islands for another event that Bahamians hold close to their hearts. The fact is that the murdered one was a criminal wearing an ankle bracelet and involved in gang activities. Speaking of gangsterism, the commissioner ststed thst a number of murders are a result of gang warfare and the sale of illegal drugs. Despite laws being recently passed, how many persons have been charged with being a gang leader or even gang activity for that matter? Right at this moment Sandilands Rehabilition Center, on the male side, is filled to capacity with young men being treated for drug and substance abuse. The drugs on the streets today are stronger and more powerful than ever before and the victims of drug abuse are young men, some of whom are 9 and 10 graders. What measures are being put in place to deal with these drug dealers who are causing our young men to lose their minds?
croberts6969 10 years ago on Award-winning hotelier: crime is killing the country
Award-winning hotelier: crime is killing the country
Capital punishment will only work if you kill the offender and his parents for producing a piece of shat child.