Reality_Check 10 years, 6 months ago on OWN GOAL FOR CABLE BAHAMAS
OWN GOAL FOR CABLE BAHAMAS
If Cable Bahamas is unable (unwilling?) to provide full coverage of FIFA Word Cup matches in their basic programming package at no additional cost to subscribers, then it is high time the Bahamian Government and Bahamian people insist on the market for cable and streaming television providers being opened up to any and all competitors, including foreign owned providers. Cable Bahamas, in seeking (in these hard economic times) to leverage the monopoly the good people of the Bahamas granted them in a shameful extortive grab for more revenue, has shown that it should be subjected to wide open competition at the earliest possible time. URCA is a useless regulator standing in the way of affordable cable television and online streaming video for all Bahamians; leave the market wide open, save (use) the ever growing annual budget of URCA for other more important purposes (e.g. school supplies for our public schools) and let Bahamians enjoy affordable TV and internet in a desperately needed highly competitive market place for such services.
DillyTree 10 years, 6 months ago on OWN GOAL FOR CABLE BAHAMAS
OWN GOAL FOR CABLE BAHAMAS
I already pay for ABC and ESPN, so why should I pay again to see the World Cup games? And if Cable Bahamas knew about this in advance, and if it truly is out of their hands, then why wasn't there time for people to make other arrangments before they watched the screen go black?
It's bad enough we have to put up with all the Spanish channels, subtitles and crappy commericals, especially with the premium movie channels. At this point, I hardly care if it's illegal or not to have Direct TV -- at least it works! And if offered legally, I'd happily pay for it too. C'mon Cable Bahamas, I'm a shareholder, but I'm also a paying customer who is getting really fed up.
rory 11 years ago on Church robbed in broad daylight
Church robbed in broad daylight
arm the citizens. end of.
Bahamianpride 11 years ago on Church robbed in broad daylight
Church robbed in broad daylight
Very Disturbing, but the Church no longer has its sacred stature in the minds of many so we should not expect criminals to have any care for what is suppose to be the house of God. They see many religious leaders living large when many of the members live in poverty. There is even a reality show about Pastors where they show the glamorous life some of these guys live with the tailor made suits, expensive houses and cars. These criminals figure well the Church robbs the people guess we can robb the Church.
banker 11 years ago on PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
It's a poor bet. There is no oil in the Bahamas. If there was, the big boys would all be here -- Shell, Exxon, etc. Instead the Bahamas Petroleum Company trades on a junior, barely regulated exchange at pennies per share. The drilling off Cuba towards the Bahamas came up dry.
Honestman 10 years, 6 months ago on OWN GOAL FOR CABLE BAHAMAS
OWN GOAL FOR CABLE BAHAMAS
The FIFA World Cup is THE BIGGEST SPORTING EVENT IN THE WORLD in terms of viewer interest. It is an abuse of the monopoly Cable Bahamas enjoys that Bahamians are being deprived by CB of watching the tournament within the channels of the regular package. In 2010 we were afforded the opportunity to do so and Bahamian sports fans were entitled to expect similar coverage in 2014. Cable Bahamas should have purchased broadcasting rights on at least one of the regular channels to make sure the regular subscriber was not deprived from watching this worldwide event. Shame on Cable Bahamas for allowing this to happen. Simply not good enough. The executive of CB needs to act NOW to allow ALL subscribers to watch the tournament not just those who can afford the sports package.
The_Oracle 11 years ago on PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
This entire rant is all about politics! The PLP will get voted out over this just as Ingraham did, twice. Trying to claim a renovated Restaurant just because you re-wrote the menu while leaving the kitchen filthy is what this approach best equates to. There is no way, on Gods Green earth this will function, or produce the required increase in revenue being lusted after! But inflation will strike, the economy will slow down, and maybe stop based upon the "Pie in the Sky" Government approach, and the fog around your consultants and Civil Servants who drank IMF Kool Aid will dissipate revealing the disaster you have wrought!
countryfirst 11 years, 1 month ago on VAT sanctions expose 'absurd' double standard
VAT sanctions expose 'absurd' double standard
THE PEOPLE THAT NEED TO BE IN JAIL ARE RIGHT THERE IN THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AND THE SENATE.
proudloudandfnm 11 years ago on PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
Dude if you are going to lead then please for the love of God LEAD!
You are PM, you can take the numbers from the crooks and start a national lottery. you can sell BEC. You can get rid of ZNS. You can get rid of B'air. You can clean up all the nonsense spending.
YOU HAVE TO LEAD!
johnq 11 years ago on PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
I agree 100% that the PM has to lead and we must realize that problem #1 with our nation is proper leadership and the lack thereof. But selling off national assets is not the answer. What most don't know is that the modus operandi of international organizations like the IMF, World Bank, etc. in South America, The Caribbean, Africa...basically anywhere governments are in financial constraints, is to promote economic policies which cause further damage to their economies and then international corporations, which in action are represented by these international organizations from the most developed nations, sweep in and buy up these assets fire a large portion of its workers and rake in millions/billions in the process. What the Bahamas needs is intelligence, transparency, and a responsible long term plan to fix its economy. Based on the comments and actions of our current leaders, they don't have what it takes to do this.
concernedcitizen 11 years ago on PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
I would like to know how over spending on roads by 100 million gives a country a 5 billion dollar debt .We have been borrowing since the 70,s to afford our overstaffed corrupt public corporations .During PGC watch from 2002 to 2007 in the boom years the deficiet increased by 800 million .SOMEBODY PLEASE TELL THE TRUTH 1 IN 4 PEOPLE CAN NOT BE ON THE PUBLIC PAYROLL WITH OUT CONTINUED BORROWING AND TAXING ,,YES IT REALLY IS THAT SIMPLE ..
johnq 11 years ago on PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
Honestly, is this what its come to now? Whining, grovelling and hopelessness? I never wanted it but my hands are tied! Is that suppose to make it OK? What are these guys expectations when they step into public office. Do they think that they'll drive around in chauffeured cars all day and have meetings where its all smiles and handshakes? Tough decisions...What are those? When it comes to every single socio-economic issue of some value and importance every single one of our politicians are shrugging with a clueless look on their faces or spouting rhetoric. Its time for something new people.
concernedcitizen 11 years ago on PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
i know ins,t that a trip ,its not about if its good or not for the country ,its about winning an election .and the scary part is thats not a Fruedian slip ..
realfreethinker 11 years ago on PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
Is this man MAD. He must be on medication
Reality_Check 11 years ago on PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
PM: I said no to the IMF over increased taxes
Roughly half of our National Debt is attributable to Government approved corruption of one kind or another plus gross mismanagement by our political leaders who sorely lack the skills necessary to do anything but spend the hard earned taxpayers money and then whine that more taxation is needed to keep Government employees/unions happy. Christie and Ingraham alike have run us up against the wall we now face where the only sensible solution is a very painful and economically disruptive downsizing of our Government sector over the next several years .........a sensible solution which government sponsored and funded organizations like the IMF, World Bank, IDB, etc. will never recommend because they are beholden to the security and economic interests of the US Government. The US Government of late (whether Republican or Democrat controlled) is hell bent on destroying the constitutional rights of its own citizenry and has demonstrated time and time again its disdain for the sovereignty of other nations through unprovoked wars, NSA spying, drone strikes, etc., etc. Why on earth would we want to take any advice of any nature from international "puppet" agencies of the US like the IMF, WTO, World Bank, IDB, etc.?
ohdrap4 11 years ago on Gov't increasing VAT energy exemption 150%
Gov't increasing VAT energy exemption 150%
good cop coming to the rescue of the bad cop lol
HolandObserver 11 years, 1 month ago on Shock over findings in Bimini impact assessment
Shock over findings in Bimini impact assessment
@ John, I think its the latter
ThisIsOurs 11 years ago on PLP deaf to warning signs from Bahamians
PLP deaf to warning signs from Bahamians
What baffles me about the choice of New Zealand is that New Zealand is listed by the Corruption Index as the least corrupt country.
A small caveat, if you cannot find a similar environment, looking at any environment where a similar project was undertaken is still a good thing. You can possibly learn some best practices and avoid some pitfalls.
What is truly baffling about this..., there were other environments to chose from ....was this another seat of your pants decision? I'm going to say it again, it's BAFFLING. I would assume since New Zealand was voted least corrupt, they most likely have a world of accounting, reporting and collection processes that we do not. I hope this is all taken into consideration when they consider the framework required and the timeline to implementation and this does not become an opportunity for people to get a week's vacation from the boredom of their daily jobs so that they can interact with people with a different accent.
BeachBoy 10 years, 6 months ago on OWN GOAL FOR CABLE BAHAMAS
OWN GOAL FOR CABLE BAHAMAS
That's my issue, too. FIFA are a bunch of jackasses, so I understand the wide restrictions on broadcasting, etc., but Cable could have done a much better job of communicating the offers AND the issues.