I would favor a gradual reduction in the civil service as the economy continues to recover. We have an ageing population and there will be a certain level of natural attrition. I have no idea of the projected numbers however I am sure that has been looked at. To make dramatic lay-offs in the short-term would shock the system, both socially and economically. To not decrease the civil service artificially increases the demand for workers and is inflationary, so I get your point. However the genie is already out of the bottle.

To avoid dramatic layoffs in the civil service we need to find the tax revenue to help support it – America’s Cup, the Airport Project, more international business, increased tourism should all serve to do that. I wish there was more of a focus on the projected net economic impact and ensuring appropriate oversight of these projects and less debate over the initiatives themselves. No question that conceptually these all bring in the foreign cash and revenues that the island HAS to have to sustain itself.

Just continuing the past failed PLP policy and former UBP policy will do we can not allow a OBA failed policy.

The OBA Minister of Finance must stop the boat from sinking no matter what the Unions and the PLP say.

Every week the Parliament make new more complicated law and regulations that stop any reasonable person from opening a business if they think for themselves.

Increasing the civil service and regulatory organizations will only suck more money in fees and tax from those job creators who will at some point either quit or leave for somewhere they can find better opportunity. What will be left are those who become social and economic liabilities for our country.

Oh the irony.

Tear off the bandaid now OBA. Do what must be done.

One – the economic condition that the PLP put us in is far worse than all of us even imagined. All those who were involved in the PLP Government at that time should be ashamed. Those who are still in politics should resign.

Two – the OBA have not done enough to turn the situation around and have lacked innovation and leadership and most importantly they have failed to convince the people that their policies are good for them resulting in them distrusting the Government.

This leaves us with a terrible quandary which is no matter which party is in power the future looks bleak!

Maybe you need a good nickname. How would Ed “Trump” Case do?

Creating unemployment by aggressively laying off civil servants, when there is probably no private sector alternative for many of them, is simply paying Paul by robbing Peter. You’ll create unrest and put a further load on financial assistance.

Some countries have kickstarted their economies by paving roads. It puts people to work. Replacing a decaying airport facility, which despite its quaint veneer is rotting at the core, doesn’t seem like a bad idea as far as capital projects go. If you don’t think its decaying then go ask someone who works at, or maintains, the airport.

As long as the project is managed correctly and there is sufficient fiduciary oversight, the airport project makes good sense to me.

1. Get rid of all the expats
2. Insist that us Grass roots Bermudians get all those top jobs.
3. Free houses for everyone in Tucker’s town.
4. Print lots more money and give it out for free.

Problem solved.

Where is that magic wand which would have eliminated the debt by now?

Nothing is free.