Comments on: Minister Wilson: Full Budget Statement

By: Anthony DaTiger

Anthony DaTiger — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 01:50:12 +0000

Kim Wilson is hot!

By: Triangle Drifter

Triangle Drifter — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:57:05 +0000

How about trimming the sails to suit the wind? The GPO volume is way down. First came the fax machine. Now it is email & any number of other methods of communications. Get rid of surplus staff. Since when has Government done anything that can compete with private enterprise for efficiency. Why should the private couriers pay taxes which are used by Government to subsidise a servce to compete against them?

This is just a ‘make work’ excercise in an effort to keep the inefficient employed.

By: MinorMatters

MinorMatters — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:48:41 +0000

Good lawd, what rock has the post office been under? This thought is wayyyy too late well after the curve. The GPO should have been up there with the wave with the advent of internet cafes even before Logic etc. This US shipping address notion would have been a natural add-on product– at least eight years ago.

By: 32n64w

32n64w — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:33:36 +0000

“And finally, the Bermuda Post Office will focus on streamlining its operation. Its focus will be the development and implementation of new revenue generating initiatives as it comes to terms with the ongoing reduction in mail volumes.”

Such as?

“Also anticipated is a new US Shipping Address product. This product is designed for persons who shop online and need to get their merchandise back to Bermuda.”

Surprised the Government is dedicating taxpayer resources towards the provision of a service already offered by the private sector. Given how inefficient the mail service is currently, should the electorate be expected to underwrite this because it will be virtually impossible for the Government (especially the BPO) to break even on such an endeavour?