VAT misunderstanding
Some might say that the launch of VAT was a success but there is an enormous amount of total, I mean total, misunderstanding.
Is Urban Renewal 2.0 relevant?
The original concept of Urban Renewal 2.0 was and still remains a good one in that the primary objective is to improve, cosmetically, one community at a time. While this is a good concept, however, we must ask ourselves whether or not it is still relevant.
Working for government
Do a large constituency of persons in The Bahamas work for the government? You bet your life they do! As a matter of fact, the government of The Bahamas is the largest single employer in this country.
Will nation be found wanting?
A look at the national budget and debt over the decades reveals that spending and borrowing have grown exponentially. The country is in this mess because of both political parties, not just one or the other, so there is no point in casting blame. The country needs solutions.
Abandoned Cat Island roadworks
My name is Carlton Zonicle and I have been a resident of Zonicle Hill, Cat Island the majority of my life. As a concerned citizen, I would like to discuss and receive a response from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works, Philip “Brave” Davis regarding past and potential construction works performed on Cat Island. It is also worth noting that Mr Davis is the Member of Parliament for Cat Island.
Christie the man in charge
Surely the end result of the hyped Rollins drama on Farrington Road, PLP Headquarters ended up like a wet firework – hmm there has to be a major split in opinion in the PLP.
Stem cell research
The contents are about the Stem Cell Research, etc. That is now an official realisation for our country, the Bahamas.
Holocaust survivor in the Bahamas
Tuesday is the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, here is a holocaust story from the only Holocaust survivor in the Bahamas!
Grapevine rumours
I note in the Grapevine of today’s date that the Punch is intimating that I am upset about not having been named a QC.
Business as usual
The United States Department of State 2014 Investment Climate Report revealed the corrupt nature of doing business in the Bahamas and how acts of corporate malfeasance continue to go unchecked and unpunished.
Jailhouse wedding
On perusing The Tribune’s 22/01/2015 issue the headline story “Police failed says Nottage” and the lead story “Nottage: Jailhouse wedding discipline not down to me” on page 3 aroused my curiosity so I read them first.
Call for protection
It is with deep concern that this letter is being written, as due to the increase in the volume of theft, burglary and vandalism many persons of the General Public who exercise on a consistent basis, between Goodman’s Bay and Montagu Beach during the early morning hours have been subject to criminal violations to their vehicles and person.
Keep our country tidy
Is it me but have you noticed how many signs are up all over the place – some so old that the event has gone and the next year anniversary is taking place.
VAT and the FOIA
By your medium, I wish to ask the Radio Talk Show pundits and some of the political leaders to explain to the consumers and merchants how a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) would help them with Value Added Tax (VAT)?
Compulsory media coverage
I am unfamiliar with the laws in other jurisdictions around the world regarding the function of the media, with particular reference to The United States of America.
