Nice from a distance
Re: “The Bahamas is the most beautiful place from space (The Tribune, November 5).
Learning our lesson
In the past several months, we have heard much about “teachable moments”. We have been having these moments for years, but what concerns me is that we do not seem to have learned many lessons from them, particularly with reference to hurricanes.
VAT out of control
FROM a business perspective, the logistics of dealing with VAT has spiralled out of control. Not only is the reporting tedious, do not even think you will get a refund when due, but now payment of VAT is being further complicated.
Corporal punishment
Perhaps I’m wasting my time writing this letter, as some things are so deeply ingrained in the fabric of Bahamian society, that trying to change them often proves fruitless. Yet, there are things that are so wrong, they can no longer be ignored, and someone has to stand up and say something.
Permits at the Pointe
Public Works building control inspectors stops work at The Pointe project at The British Colonial Hilton ... Wow! I was wondering when they would.
Redundancy madness
The government’s plans to eliminate the Employment Acts twelve-year cap on redundancy pay is their latest act of lunacy, no doubt promoted by the more trade union steeped among them, and comes as a knife in the back of the private sector.
Too much time or misplaced priorities?
“Shut mout catch no fly” is a little ditty that most Bahamians know about. In addition to flies, a shut mout will also keep one’s foot from being put in it.
Minnis is lonely at the top?
So Dr Hubert Minnis, Leader of the FNM and of the Official Opposition says it’s “lonely at the top”! Top of what? What is wrong with this man? He’s not prime minister yet (I hope he never will be) but he’s already delusional. He should leave the delusional emperor thing to Perry Christie.
Silent politicians
Did you notice the deadly silence from all 21-Cabinet Ministers when EXIM China acted in their best interests?
Chickens home to roost
The Prime Minister needs to rein in his cabinet ministers, hacks and semi-delusional political fanatics before it becomes too late for the credibility, sustainability and viability of this now ludicrous “Gold Rush” administration.
Wells and Rollins shows weakness of FNM
Wednesday news from the House of Parliament of the resignation from the PLP of Wells and Rollins, does not merit headlines.
A catalogue of despair
If there is any truth to the adage that “God Smiles”, then the corollary must also be true, and judging by The Tribune this morning 4th November, I would say that “He” must be frowning, if not scowling, at the Bahamas and its people.
Seek help on crime
Crime in our country - I have grown so weary and frustrated with the never-ending comments from politicians, citizens and “so-called experts”.
Pointe permits
Re: The Pointe Permits (The Tribune, Letters, October 29)
Less talking, more action
In Scotland this summer, I read The Tribune on the Internet with horror. Everything that could seemed to be going wrong in the Bahamas, my home for a good many years and I hope years to come.
