Corrupt nut head Darville and Puppet PM Davis will next be telling us that the Bahamas had no choice but to cave in to the interests of the ChiComs because both Communist China and India (both BRIC nations) threatened to withhold their exports of medications and other medical supplies to the Bahamas if the interests of the CCP were not fully respected. And the CCP's IslandWarrior AI Bot that now frequently posts comments to this website knows all about this threat.

Well, in the Tribune it said that the UK didn’t offer a good deal and in the same article, you said they offered a deal too late. Which is it?

Whichever one helps their side of the discussion at the time

And in one breathe said no competitive offer was made. Then in another that the process was too far gone.

These dudes never could tell the truth or get the facts straight.

The Government may not want to get involved in the geo-political fray, but it will have no choice. Yet again the world is being split between two (at least) parties. Hope we choose the better side for us.

What part of the US didnt want to fund the hospital is not getting through to you. We didn't choose China - there was no choice.
And, I believe Dr. Darville regarding the timing of the UK offer.

How was there no choice? Obviously there was the UK, even though you chose to say timing was wrong, but that's still a choice. But there is also the open market where we could borrow. Just like we have done for countless other items (remember how they were bragging about how much they were able to get from the open market). There was plenty choices, this is the one that helps the Govt tick a political box before an election, and China gets what it needs (influence and able to direct us how to vote on issues). as well as employ its people to build it.

Also, how many Bahamians believe that politicians are getting something under the table with the deal with China? How many politicians have already lined up contracts to maintain, clean deliver for the hospital? How many politicians have or will get money under the table? We need the Freedom of Information Act to find out . We need Campaign Finance Laws to stop individuals from swaying the government,buying the government, and becoming politicians and finally Prime Ministers. Where are the watch dogs? Where is the FNM watch dog ? These matters should be front and center. The opposition seems to be very weak.

The ChiComs now controlling our senior elected officials will never allow a meaningful Freedom of Information Act or Campaign Finance Laws.

> Thank you, China, for your friendship.

The same pattern of neglect can be clearly seen in the case of a Bahamian proposal for Bay Street Redevelopment—one of the most critical urban renewal and economic revitalization efforts in The Bahamas. For over two years, outreach has been made to UK and US investors and development institutions, inviting them to engage with a project that would reshape the heart of Nassau, create jobs, unlock tourism value, and restore a neglected corridor of national importance. And what has been the response? Silence. Dismissiveness. Apathy.

These are the same countries that never hesitate to lecture us on “good governance,” “regional security,” and “investment risk,” but when Bahamians present visionary, shovel-ready plans to stimulate the economy and reassert national pride—they simply look the other way. These are also the same voices now crying foul over China’s involvement, as if we must sit and wait for a permission slip from former colonial landlords or indifferent hegemonic partners before developing our own capital city.

Contrast that with China.

Within 30 days of outreach, the Chinese Embassy responded with professionalism and seriousness, expressing interest and actively seeking to schedule a formal meeting. That’s the difference between performative allies and practical partners. China didn’t dismiss us. They didn’t deflect. They acknowledged the strategic importance of Bay Street and opened the door for further dialogue—something the West failed to do after two years of opportunity.

This isn’t about ideology. It’s about results.

Western partners had ample time to act—and chose not to. Whether out of geopolitical hesitation, investment prejudice, or simple the colour of our skin, they forfeited their chance to lead. And now, having been absent when it mattered most, they feign concern when China steps up to the table.

A project like the Bay Street Project is not political—it is transformational. And Bahamians are tired of begging for attention from partners who only show up to lecture or interfere, but never to build. The time has come to work with those who actually answer the call—not those who hang up when the stakes are high.

So let it be known: China responded in 30 days. The West has had two years.
We don't owe loyalty to those who ignore us. We owe progress to our people.

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Minister said he did everything right on the financing.

My question is, where was the RFP? Why was this not an open bidding project? Why done in secrecy?

School:

No, there was no RFP for the loan—because financing isn’t done through public bidding.

Governments negotiate financing directly with banks or export credit agencies (like China EXIM or US EXIM). It’s about getting the best terms—interest rate, repayment period, grace period—not about who builds the project. And for sure, China would have terms attached (like 50% Chinese Work force), just as the UK would term attached (like 60% of supplies must be product manufactured in the UK).

Not to mention the cash bribes the ChiComs are well known for paying to corrupt politicians around the world to get whatever they want. lol

Every day you all jump on this app and show just how laughably ignorant you are.

You sound Greek to me. lol

My apologies for not believing one word from the man in the picture above.
Anyone who cannot connect the dots for why there is Zero public consultation on any of this is part of the problem.
The issue is about dishonesty and deceit from our "leadership", not about where we will borrow the next hundred million from.

The new hospital has been on the drawing board since the 1970s; at long last, construction is finally under way—and none too soon. But once the building is complete, we will confront the next hurdle: staffing it with qualified physicians.

Here’s the uncomfortable truth. Dozens of Bahamian students earned full medical scholarships from the People’s Republic of China, completed rigorous training, and returned home ready to serve. Yet many are barred from sitting their licensing exams because Western‑aligned accreditation bodies refuse to recognise their Chinese credentials. That geopolitical pettiness doesn’t just disadvantage those young doctors—it deprives Bahamian patients of desperately needed care.

If we are serious about modernising healthcare, we must address this bottleneck. Either our regulators establish a clear, science‑based pathway for recognising reputable Chinese medical degrees, or we condemn ourselves to a gleaming new facility with too few doctors to run it.

It is not a hospital. rather a glorified clinic.

Whatever you say ChiCom Bot. LOL

Doctor Darville cares about people. Fnms told me so the fees to sell him was not much. How much does it cost to see doc Sands. GOD BLESS YOU DOCTOR Darville and he God will reward your work

The fees for his visits as a doctor was not much. He is a doctor and an engineer. He only wants to serve his country

The government has a trust issue. From day one, it seemed that the government wanted China to manage this project. China also appears to have some mysterious motives for financing it. Given all the corrupt matters that have come to light during the past three years, many people are left wondering: whom can we trust?