Beyond unbelievable.
Minnis has sealed the deal, that he could do any good for The Bahamas.
A true shame for Bahamians.

let's just hope their reputation precedes them and thay cannot get financing.

Stunningly unbelievable! Ineptitude is abundantly prevalent in the Bahamas, with large doses administered to the PM et al associated with this albatross of an agreement. Wow!!

“However, the agreement empowers the minister responsible for the environment to force the discontinuation of any “operation or equipment” from the project that causes an environmental infraction.”

It appears the minister has the power to stop all work on the sight if there are any environmental infringements, this is reassuring.

I would maintain that there is NOTHING reassuring about this whole deal.
I would say it is a very low point in our history.

Why would you define it as a low point? I’m looking for substance in your next message, express to me your concerns with what you have read, 90% of posts on this site is pure rhetoric and nonsense.

Congratulations on your self-certification as an idiot sine pari.

I have not the time to do your homework.
The Age of Oil is coming to an end.
The process of oil production, from start to finish, is deadly for life.
If you start with a lie, be prepared to end with a lie.
Acts of desperation rarely end well.
We will soon be asking for money to help remediate the effects of sea level rise in our country. It is generally accepted that burning of fossil fuels is contributing to many premature deaths, as well as, having a very negative effect on our climate.
I don't have time to bring anyone up to speed on this issue.
The information is available to someone with a little spark.

Ma Comrades, the very suggestion in the Heads Up Agreement that the teeny weenie bit protection for Grand Bahamalanders beaches, sea and drinking waters becomes even that less comforting and less reassuring once it sinks in there is no escape clause for who the Imperial prime minister actually has as his red minister environment. {You couldn't have made up a more fake agreement- if you tried}.
This has unite onward, forward, together the many thousands Grand Bahamalanders calling for the return Grand Bahama as a full pledged colony across the pond the English Motherland. God save da Queen prays God Her Majesty does sets the sails Royal Navy come guard the beaches. sea and drinking waters Grand Bahama.

So now we know the REAL reason why Minnis could not have tabled the agreement last week...it is because they had to redo the signature page to have someone other than Krieger's signature on it to avoid the blow-back he was receiving for dealing with this scam artist.
That's the FNM's transparency for you.

What do Bahamians usually get out of these deals with foreigners? Minimum wage jobs? Environmental disasters? As these foreign entities always seem to have carte blanche with whatever they do, Bahamians almost never have any redress with labour issues. Other than bottom of the ladder jobs, there is no substantial contribution to the communities. As they are given all imports tax-free they bring in everything they need. Every now and then there is a token donation to a local charity. Usually the only winners are the politicians whose hands are greased under the table. Trust at least this will not be the case with The People's Government. Agree that, at the very least, a through-put fee would have been sensible..

I'm now thinking Minnis needs to get out of politics. If he can't even remotely convince the majority of Bahamians that this is a good deal then WHY THE HELL DID HE SIGN IT!!!!!

I agree wholeheartedly.
But it shouldn't be left up to Minnis to get out of politics.
That is our job.
He has revealed himself to be an idiot.
Like Trump, he is unable to see the damage he is doing to his country.

All of the agreements between the Bahamian government (including all of its departments and agencies) and Oban Energies (including all of its principals, affiliates and agents) are null and void on the grounds that they constitute nothing but a massive fraud committed against the Bahamian people, especially the people of Grand Bahama. Minnis will have failed the Bahamian people if he elects to do nothing about this most embarrassing matter, leaving many to ask: "What was in this deal for him, personally?"

so it appears that no matter who is elected as soon as you sit in the chair you are given a lobotomy - thank's for nothing Ferriera....on your island too.

The only way this deal could have been worse was if the government decided to borrow the money to give to Oban to fund the deal!

Comrade JoeBlow, not such a hypothetical question if you can articulate ya loan application when applying accompanied by offering Grand Bahama Crown Lands as collateral which does makes possible obtain big kinds loans? The Queen being sovereign over all Bahamalander lands - should looks into this? The Queen may just be one sail across pond with Royal Navy save Grand Bahamalanders. God save da Queen!

Ma Comrades, come May 10 will be one year since PM Christie stepped down. Its an fast approaching date that could hold a key to how many red MP's will be prepared stick with this prime minister and his PLP corruption gig. There's a lot that's going to be decided over what the Imperial red cabinet ministers decide to do with Oban in leading up to the party's one year governance anniversary and the moving forward roles to be played, if any, by Minnis and KP?
Former PM Christie must be suffering withdrawal spasms for resigning so quickly - had only he taken time out read the red tea leaf with Minnis's picture all over it?
{Can't make this up}.

This agreement demonstrates Minnis and his cohorts are bumbling idiots, and unfit for office.

And, now is the time to spread the word.
Loudly. Time is of the essence.

Loretta & crew warned us. UNBELIEVABLE, UNTHINKABLE...

Comrade Truism, how right Loretta and Chippie were but we were all too blinded by their approach to have seen the light.
In name her wonderful Grandpa Milo, personally speaking I am ready give former member Long Island second chance. See that photo, things might been different if that was Chippie 'standing behind' and between the PM and Krieger in cabinet office photo. May the Queen save her colony ruin.

they only had to talk to doc for one minute to know there is nothing there. BLANK

Da gubmint of da Bahamas can do wtf it wants wtf it wants.... PLP been doin it since 73??

If Ma Comrade Prime Minister and all his Red MP's Grand Bahamas might thinks the people are incapable wrapping their heads around how devious twas for their government elected on transparency be holding a Heads Ups Agreement signing ceremony in cabinet room with a fake head the company only pretending be signing document. The damn document tabled in People's House of Assembly - doesn't bear the signature Krieger. The people Freeport might be going hungry forced lineup soup lines but they're not be made from da DNA of fools. Sham comes mind.

> Unless terminated through “force
> majeure” – unforeseeable circumstances
> that prevent someone from fulfilling a
> contract – the agreement will be
> effective for 45 years.
>

At this point Minnis would be wise to force these crooked clowns to 'put up or shut up.' Put pressure on them to prove they are financially capable of funding the project and terminate the contract if they can not show they have the means. With the signed documents in hand, these clowns can raise tonnes and tonnes of money without ever putting a shovel in the ground or refining an ounce of oil and only the Bahamas will have its reputation tarnished.

1 in 8 Bahamians go to bed hungry every night, .....there are ...now more charitablte food contributing agencies organized to distribute 1,000s food to the needy and shut ins, .......thousands of meals are given out weekly.....more people are linkng up in soup lines to get a bowl of food....the poor and even the rich who have fallen on hard times...even distinctive Bahamians wid ORDER of theBRITISH Empire bin collectin dere monthly welfare $85. dollars welfare an phone allowance...selling belongings fer pittance.....poverty like never before .....hundreds in job line.....poverty aint know party colours....dont care if you black or white... rich helping brothers an sisters....yes Roc wid Doc is pushin gainst all ķinda man made hurricane to bring relief....to dese Bahamians.... to get ghis project goin ta put food in Grand Bahamian people mout......

Ma Comrades, we got's lean on Jesus until Queen sets sail across pond to come with Royal Navy protect pristine beaches, sea and drinking waters Freeport, from potential destruction from sludge oils.
Join-in March 15, 2018 as we march Forward, Onward Together for Seven-Days around the People's House of Assembly brungs downs walls Jericho.
How far is it around walls Jericho - 28 feet tall.

.........//////https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4L8B59s3GY

The gumption of the PM. He speaks about lifetime contracts that are for twenty-five years and have three year notice termination clause. Didn't think it was possible to commit a country to a worst deal than BTC Cable & Wireless, but, this clown has found a way to give away the keys to the kingdom. What would it cost the public purse to terminate this awesomely awful deal. He had a senior civil servant sign an ostrich deal.

Head in the sand butt in the air. SAD

@madhatter......Grand Bahama had seen the best of times and now the worst of times.....yes I agree wid you on the need for family planning...we should be listening to a govt 5...10...15....20 year plans wid demograpics in mind.... but we keep havin the voters voting out every 5 years the govt shouting curruption...cronyism..lovers..etcetc....and get another with different priorities...then dey gets voted out..compoundong the challenge is the Hurricane challenge dat can wipe out imfrastructure....businesses...umemployed and the continued use by banks of the Indemnity Insurances .?.an even one bank allegedly selljn it and collecting premiums and den chaning ways..and more challenges like a perfect storm....we are an archepelogic naton that hav to provide ghe same least fer the smallest populated cay like schooling meds etc...further glaring challenges to protect the poorest,...the consumers.. workers..wid no prptectons as it challenges the merchanr class who are policy mskers who never gets chatrged for illrgal laboures etc....somewhere the no taxation widout representation brings to mind a Republic type govt structure....etceyc kudos to Roc wid Doc fer drivin da bus

BORCO still gives of fowl odor, a school had to be closed down because of it, but you think any Bahamian government will close it down? I think not. There was envirnomental talk with the Bimini Bay Resort project, it was doom long before it started....really? You folks put a smile on my face.. Ill bet RUBIS in your home town still open... but we made all kind a about that, but they still open... that what we do, make noise and its is always in color, red or gold. I ask the Lord to allow me to live to witness the opening of our 3rd oil refinery here on the island, Then ill see what other noise will be made on here hehehe

Ma Comrades, what was presented in House is what happens when a society's peoples sit back listen to a government begin to mix fantasy and reality together. The government is entitled to the facts but not of their creation. The facts are many and here's just few. For the first (6) years no more than a dozen jobs will be created for each the (6) years and half will be filled by work permit foreigners.
This Agreement is drafted last (90) years. Even the (72) jobs be created over first (6) years will be part-time paycheques. You can believe the what's written into the Agreement or the government wants you believe it will do?
its your decision alone what believe is fantasy and what is factual truth. Just remember the public purse donated over a BILLION Dollars in lands, cash and concessions to the original and resurfaced Baha Mar and even with all then red oppositions talk - they as new government just let new owners Baha Mar walk away with it all. Trust them, my ass. I prefer trust proven credibility. And you?

...fully agree TigerB....school evacuated etc...Borco pollution goes back decades and many prior owners....sadly its always the current govt decades later who gets the blame...then there is the costs and time totally derailling or impeding any govt from carrying out their own platform and agenda ......

If Ma Comrade PM and KP want buy advertising "key chains" in bulk promote Oban, I can refer them someone with 12 years "key chains" sales experience. {Couldn't possibly make this up}. Even Joe Monks would've seen the crazy in this deal.

Wake up Abaco! This is in your backyard! Pollution!

But didn't they ask us just two weeks ago why were we raising such a ruckus about the project since the EIA had to be completed first? Now they tell us it doesn't matter what the EIA says. Very deceptive.

I found what i am hearing and reading about this situation incredible. A HOA agreement signing that was carried on live tv that was not was a HOA signing. A clause that in the HOA that says this project can't be stop even if there is an adverse EIA. A constant rearranging of the companies principal officers resumes. Nobody seems to know or say who the owners of this company is.This is how the PLP does business. Not a peep from various environmental groups.
Amazing.

Well I am quite aware of that area, its all pine barren, miles of it so if there is no problem with STATOIL having environmental issues I'm certain there would be a problem with OBAN. It's miles and miles of nothing, but i quite agree with Dr. Darville, EIA should have been first, that makes good business sense.

I read a book by that guy who wrote a Rich Dad Poor Dad and I always remember a piece of advice that he gave, "*never go into business with someone you can't trust*". As bright and shiny as the opportunity is, CHARACTER will out.

Something is seriously weird here, as I see everyone pointing out above, when the Kreiger story first broke, my first question was why would you chose this man with charged with moving investor money as the "face" of the company, it makes no sense,

Second, if you were going to invest all this money, why weren't you at the signing, that is really weird. The explanation given by govt is that the principal was at some other meeting and the government HAD to have the agreement signed that day? Seriously??? If I were the investor I'd say either change the date or I take my billions elsewhere...so that doesn't make sense.

Also the deal was basically done, you don't have to worry about someone trying to block you if they found out you were interested. None of this makes sense.

What they're telling us isn't what it is. It's desperation mixed with some other unknown issues

For the next 4+ years there will be no environmental issues in The Bahamas. At least that is how it will appear as these pseudo environmental groups stumble to adjust. Their true agenda is being exposed with every passing day.