History is just that …. “history” … whether good or bad … nonetheless “history”, which must be understood in order to progress as a human race. On the one hand, the original inhabitants of these Islands are long gone as a result of “discovery” by Christopher Columbus … BUT on the other hand we are “ALL” (irrespective of race or nationality) here today as a result of such “discovery” … and with a Tourist Economy based on principally based on Sun, Sand and Sea … and now Swimming Pigs … we should exploit “the fact” that he landed here, whilst at the same time effectively communicating “the good and bad” of such “discovery” … as again it is “history” and we are in a unique position to tell it to the World … without the use of a Sledge Hammer, which has caused much embarrassment to many Bahamians.
Truly “A New Day” … fanning innuendo and libelous rhetoric in an unregulated environment caused much unnecessary division in such a “small” community that was traditionally for the most part prior to The Punch harmonious.
Oh Boy … what does Sir Intellectual Elitist Genius propose … Lucayan/Taino/Arawak/Carib Day (can’t insert Indian as that would be racist) as these are the only “true” ancestral inhabitants of these Islands … the rest of us … White, Red, Bright, Yellow, Brown, Black, Blue … European, North/South American,African, Indian, Chinese …are “all” New Comers … but irrespective, can trace their presence here today back to “Discovery” by Columbus!?!
An Inquiry into the scandalous manner in which huge amounts of money were spent giving Contracts to a “select” few who proceeded to “pad” their Billings for very little end result … hence the current dismal state of recovery in Abaco and the anger of its residents … who expressed such disgust at the Polls.
It is truly amazing how this Country finds ways to destroy anything that is good … Captive Insurance (now Bermuda) …. IBCs (now BVI) … Funds (now Cayman) … Hotel Rates (been to DR or Cancun recently?) … Shipping & Yacht Registry … Offshore Banking … why not kill High End Real Estate … a Country can not Tax its way out of Debt … but what is most sad is all of these Industries generated “many” lucrative Jobs that would have ensured healthy Tax revenues from existing avenues.
This no “new” idea as it has been obvious since Independence that are 3 National Security issues: Drugs, Poaching and Refugees all come from the South …. what is required is a “major” Defence Force Facility staffed with 70% personnel, 20% in Bimini, leaving remaining 10% at Coral Harbour … and then an “electronic” Wall to alert for immediate reaction.
Baha10 says...
History is just that …. “history” … whether good or bad … nonetheless “history”, which must be understood in order to progress as a human race. On the one hand, the original inhabitants of these Islands are long gone as a result of “discovery” by Christopher Columbus … BUT on the other hand we are “ALL” (irrespective of race or nationality) here today as a result of such “discovery” … and with a Tourist Economy based on principally based on Sun, Sand and Sea … and now Swimming Pigs … we should exploit “the fact” that he landed here, whilst at the same time effectively communicating “the good and bad” of such “discovery” … as again it is “history” and we are in a unique position to tell it to the World … without the use of a Sledge Hammer, which has caused much embarrassment to many Bahamians.
On Man damages Christopher Columbus statue with sledge hammer
Posted 9 October 2021, 9:35 p.m. Suggest removal
Baha10 says...
Absolute “Reality Check” …
On Man damages Christopher Columbus statue with sledge hammer
Posted 9 October 2021, 9:17 p.m. Suggest removal
Baha10 says...
Thought provoking and valid perspective …
On Man damages Christopher Columbus statue with sledge hammer
Posted 9 October 2021, 9:10 p.m. Suggest removal
Baha10 says...
Agreed …
On Man damages Christopher Columbus statue with sledge hammer
Posted 9 October 2021, 9:06 p.m. Suggest removal
Baha10 says...
Well put …
On Man damages Christopher Columbus statue with sledge hammer
Posted 9 October 2021, 9:03 p.m. Suggest removal
Baha10 says...
Truly “A New Day” … fanning innuendo and libelous rhetoric in an unregulated environment caused much unnecessary division in such a “small” community that was traditionally for the most part prior to The Punch harmonious.
On Punch closing down after founder’s death
Posted 8 October 2021, 7:51 p.m. Suggest removal
Baha10 says...
Oh Boy … what does Sir Intellectual Elitist Genius propose … Lucayan/Taino/Arawak/Carib Day (can’t insert Indian as that would be racist) as these are the only “true” ancestral inhabitants of these Islands … the rest of us … White, Red, Bright, Yellow, Brown, Black, Blue … European, North/South American,African, Indian, Chinese …are “all” New Comers … but irrespective, can trace their presence here today back to “Discovery” by Columbus!?!
On ‘End Columbus celebration’
Posted 6 October 2021, 6:12 p.m. Suggest removal
Baha10 says...
An Inquiry into the scandalous manner in which huge amounts of money were spent giving Contracts to a “select” few who proceeded to “pad” their Billings for very little end result … hence the current dismal state of recovery in Abaco and the anger of its residents … who expressed such disgust at the Polls.
On Davis awaits report on Dorian handling
Posted 5 October 2021, 5:53 p.m. Suggest removal
Baha10 says...
It is truly amazing how this Country finds ways to destroy anything that is good … Captive Insurance (now Bermuda) …. IBCs (now BVI) … Funds (now Cayman) … Hotel Rates (been to DR or Cancun recently?) … Shipping & Yacht Registry … Offshore Banking … why not kill High End Real Estate … a Country can not Tax its way out of Debt … but what is most sad is all of these Industries generated “many” lucrative Jobs that would have ensured healthy Tax revenues from existing avenues.
On ‘Freebie for mega wealthy must end’
Posted 28 September 2021, 6:23 p.m. Suggest removal
Baha10 says...
This no “new” idea as it has been obvious since Independence that are 3 National Security issues: Drugs, Poaching and Refugees all come from the South …. what is required is a “major” Defence Force Facility staffed with 70% personnel, 20% in Bimini, leaving remaining 10% at Coral Harbour … and then an “electronic” Wall to alert for immediate reaction.
On Minister: we need a facility on inagua
Posted 28 September 2021, 4:53 p.m. Suggest removal