Anything truly believe that our politicians looking to improve things for everyone? No way. All for me for the last 50 something years and it ain't gonna change.
Dumb people elect dumb politicians.

Persons have already been killed or injured in the past for this same thing in Nassau and other islands from boats and jet skis continuously coming outside of their boundaries. When will the law actually punish those who are guilty? SMT 🤦‍♂️

As appalling as the lack of emergency care as described in this case is, and needs to be addressed, so is the lack of preventative measures to reduce the likelihood of these types of accidents. If this is a beach area frequented by beachgoers for swimming and snorkelling then boaters shouldn’t be allowed near the area, especially if they are boating fast enough to cause injuries. Additionally, thought should be given to a roped-off area where swimmers can safely be cordoned off from boaters.

This stuff is not ‘rocket science’. How many times do we have to have injuries on our waters before we become stricter in our regulations and enforcement efforts? Incidents like these put a stain on the entire Bahamian experiment.

I blame the people on these islands that continue to vote the same MP in power, even when they prove to be useless in providing even the basic needs of the island.
This situation just highlights the ongoing issue that plagues all out islands and even New Providence. A lack of emergency resources...plain and simple.

The passing boat and the snokler. More caution is necessary. Prevention is better than cure.

I am sorry the man was.hurt. but over all is the necessary issue it should not be a polotical .

Jesus Christ birdie. Are you really that fricking stupid?

The number 1 industry in The Bahamas is tourism.
Here we are 50+ years into independence, and we cannot produce leaders who look out for this country?
We have continued to fall down on the job of doing even the minimal to assure that we have repeat business and take care of those guests who essentially pay EVERY politicians salary and keep The Bahamas from falling into national abject poverty.
That our guests cannot count on reliable electricity, water, phone and internet service, fire suppression, medical facilities, nor a reliable and educated police department, is a slap in the face to the majority of Bahamians who rely on tourism for their livelihood.
This entire administration is completely lost and dragging this country down.
The drama revolving around the private airplane fees. the recent increase in all boating fees, for Bahamians and foreigners alike, show a complete disregard for this well being of this country.
This administration should hang its head in shame for these transgressions.
It is unbelievable that we have elected a group of people who can only stuff their pockets and their bellies for 5 years while completely ignoring the needs of the Bahamian people.
At the end of the day however, it is the Bahamian people who have put these poor excuses for "leaders" into office.
The bottom line is the fact that most of us just don't seem to care.
We take the few dollars they hand us and then run our mouths for 5 years, as if, we are not the problem.

Porcupine is 100% spot on. The lack of reliable basic services (electricity, water, phone and internet service, fire suppression, medical facilities) are all examples of a dysfunctional Government.

Somehow, someway, it simply has to improve. My business requires that I must travel to many different countries, all of whom are able to provide reliable basic services. There is a level of comfort that goes with that knowledge. Unfortunately, when I return home (New Providence), my comfort level is severely diminished, and I must be prepared to fend for myself and my family.

Bahamians deserve better.

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This matter is not polotical . More attention should be given as to why this accident happned in the first place
And to make sure it does not happen again.

Why? The answer is political. No politician questions the do nothing nonsense issued by any of the ministers who stand up to speak about the way forward. How many ministers of transport have now talked about how they're regulating the industry. Yet **every single day anybody with eyes can see jetskis and tourist boats scattered all over Montagu harbour where hundreds of Bahamians go to swim. It's an accident waiting to happen**. But someone in "politics" is allowing it to continue.

The man who is more brillian than Einstein. Spent 45 years in the USA I often wonder why is he here and so unhappy with the Bahamas and it's people
I KNOW the Bahamas and all other countries have issues. None perfect
BUT I LOVE THE BAHAMAS 🇧🇸 AND WE PRESS ON

Sad. With that logic and ostrich attitude this country will never improve.
You're sooo critical when the other party is in and soooo complacent when this one is. We need an educated, caring and thoughtful population. Sadly Birdie you are not helping The Bahamas to improve.

Ha ha Ha. Funny bird brain.

A great part of an enjoyable vacation is the confidence in the host country to provide quick attention and professional service in cases of illness or accidents, While the accident is not political, the level of expedient professional Health services for our citizens and guest to our country is incumbent on the government to provide dignified transportation, proper working medical equipment and qualified medical professionals and that is political. We boast about the number of tourist visitors to our country each year instead of boasting of the professional services being provided especially health services that is most essential for our Island nation.

Just like the fire brigade, the islands would benefit from a volunteer emergency response team, so that no matter where an incident occurs there is likely to be one or more persons with emergency response supplies trained to assist. Broken bones, blood loss, pain relief, resuscitation, But... if the hospital cant keep supplies in stock, could it work?

Wait to hear a ministry launch the new initiative they came up with.