by Rick Lowe
The country is running huge deficits each year with unprecedented debt levels over the past 20 years and in the deepest recession since the 1980's and the former government orders a vehicle worth more than $100,000 (initial reports were $185,000) for the Prime Minister to be chauffeured around in. Read more here… and here…
It seems unconscionable. It also seems out of character for the former Prime Minister, but he has confirmed signing off on the order.
The government (present and former) complain about the lack of revenue and the need to change the tax system and never mention the fact that they need to slow up on spending. And now this?
These are tough times for most businesses and Bahamians have been laid off or have had to take salary or benefit cuts and this seems like a kick in the gut for the taxpayer. Oh my people, while you have it tough, I'll live in the lap of luxury.
Surely the Government should be setting an example and there is no better place to start than the Prime Minister.
When things pick up and the government is running surpluses instead of massive deficits then sure order a car for more than $100,000.
But now?
While we quibble over whether the new PM will drive it or not, the country's debt clock keeps ticking.
