Taxing those who grow our food
I was pleased to see earlier today that the Fish and Farm Store of the Ministry of Agriculture & Marine Resources at Potter’s Cay had 50 pound bags of fertilizer for sale.
Don’t back down
Some things are above politics. As the need for National Insurance was in the 1970s, so the need for National Health Insurance is today.
Frankie gone bananas
On Friday, March 6, I read with interest the Tribune’s business article, “Wilson: ‘Get VAT behind us’ prior to NHI Taxation”.
Praise for Bishop Ferguson
I must commend the new national Overseer Bishop Franklyn Ferguson of the COGOP, on his National, dynamic charge to the nation this evening.
Ruined reputation
How much of this country’s tourism marketing and advertising budget is negated is anybody’s guess, when we have a full page story (with photos) in the New York Post today of Peter Nygard and Louis Bacon, with the latter stating that “he is afraid for his life and that of his family”. These are not two guys from Hospital Lane now, but billionaires from Lyford Cay.
Delays and restructure at BEC
Please permit me to comment on an article appearing in your newspaper on the Prime Minister’s comments regarding the delay it is taking the government to make a decision on the restructuring of BEC.
Please save Little Harbour
My wife and two kids, eight and 13, own a 41’ Catamaran “First Wave” managed by Cruise Abaco.
Public workers to lose quality health insurance
Pulling down or making one segment of the population’s life more difficult in order to raise up another group is not how you create equality.
Not enough revenue
Sanigest, the company hired by the PLP government to develop the key design features of National Health Insurance (NHI) and aid in its implementation, admits that there are shortfalls in the revenue required to support it.
Help all Bahamians
Healthcare is not just about having access to your local doctor, or hospital. Healthcare is about the health and welfare of individuals
Why the high cost for residency?
I was compelled to respond in writing by way of an open letter to the editor.
We’ll all be the same under NHI scheme
Re: Public ward deaths at PMH double those of private. – The Tribune, March 3, 2015.
Stop the attacks and listen
Shoot the messenger and the message will be silenced. That seems to be a plan of attack for the Christie administration when questioned about national health insurance. It is always easy to blame somebody, like rich doctors or businessmen, to distract attention from what you’re really doing. The facts remain the facts, however, new taxes always hurt economies.
The horses of Harbour Island
Recently, there has been a lot of talk, lobbying and pleading by many people (too many to name) in order to stop another “ride your horse on the beach” business opening up in Harbour Island (Tribune report, March 4).
City dump
I write in response to the “Dump” fire which prompted a conversation on Guardian Radio, where a few statements were made that need correction.
