To be fair, the track record of grounded barges and freight ships in this county is to abandon and leave the vessel where she sits. case in point, there are currently 2 abandoned barges right now in various states of decay on once healthy reef ecosystems. the sand on one is still sitting there where it was left. I don't blame the fellas for thinking the barge was abandoned and left if there was no clear indication that the vessel was left to the elements. There was that freight boat in Long Island, left to sink and rot. There was that barge near Great Exuma left to rot as a navigation hazard that govt eventually got around to moving after someone died or almost died on it. The image I saw that barge is high and dry and not moving until the freight is taken off and the load lightened. They are lucky to have a calm weather window this week but if they don't get it moved by the weekend the next blow will compromise the hull if she is not already holed. I agree with Munroe, where was the owners rep to secure the merchandise? it is not our tax payer dollars that should have to foot the bill to protect some foreigners property that happened to float into Bahamian waters. Next time ensure the tow cable is not old and compromised. If the weather is inclement slow down - almost a guarantee that the owner was pushing the captain to make the delivery as quickly as possible and pushing the safety envelope. We all learn lessons the hard way sometimes.
moratorium is plain dumb artificial manipulation of the market place the arbitrarily assigns who wins and who loses. that young one struggling to get going in life may lose a big opportunity or that wealthy person may get to pad their nest egg even more and it all depends on WHO you know and how lucky you are that day. the awarding of taxi plates is the oldest form of cronyism in the country flat out hands down. prove me wrong please.
so back breaking profits on Bahamian taxpayer subsidies but the taxpayer must pay to repair the breakwater that does not benefit much more than APD... Does anyone else see the non-sensical argument here? If they making so much cash, they can surely cover the cost of maintenance without taxpayer funding no???
DWW says...
the unconventional solution is :dont build subdivisions on marsh. meanwhile like 5 new subdivisions on marsh land happened. LOL
On Minister: ‘Unconventional’ flooding solutions required
Posted 17 November 2025, 3:27 p.m. Suggest removal
DWW says...
To be fair, the track record of grounded barges and freight ships in this county is to abandon and leave the vessel where she sits. case in point, there are currently 2 abandoned barges right now in various states of decay on once healthy reef ecosystems. the sand on one is still sitting there where it was left. I don't blame the fellas for thinking the barge was abandoned and left if there was no clear indication that the vessel was left to the elements. There was that freight boat in Long Island, left to sink and rot. There was that barge near Great Exuma left to rot as a navigation hazard that govt eventually got around to moving after someone died or almost died on it. The image I saw that barge is high and dry and not moving until the freight is taken off and the load lightened. They are lucky to have a calm weather window this week but if they don't get it moved by the weekend the next blow will compromise the hull if she is not already holed. I agree with Munroe, where was the owners rep to secure the merchandise? it is not our tax payer dollars that should have to foot the bill to protect some foreigners property that happened to float into Bahamian waters. Next time ensure the tow cable is not old and compromised. If the weather is inclement slow down - almost a guarantee that the owner was pushing the captain to make the delivery as quickly as possible and pushing the safety envelope. We all learn lessons the hard way sometimes.
On ‘There’s no maritime law that justifies that kind of tiefing’
Posted 17 November 2025, 3:16 p.m. Suggest removal
DWW says...
taking cues from the orange Mussolini i see.
On Minister pledges no spending binge before general election
Posted 13 November 2025, 3:20 p.m. Suggest removal
DWW says...
moratorium is plain dumb artificial manipulation of the market place the arbitrarily assigns who wins and who loses. that young one struggling to get going in life may lose a big opportunity or that wealthy person may get to pad their nest egg even more and it all depends on WHO you know and how lucky you are that day. the awarding of taxi plates is the oldest form of cronyism in the country flat out hands down. prove me wrong please.
On Fields: Deactivate inactive taxi and livery plates
Posted 13 November 2025, 3:17 p.m. Suggest removal
DWW says...
do they carry liability?
On Water sports and tour operators accuse Port Department of arbitrary treatment
Posted 11 November 2025, 1:39 p.m. Suggest removal
DWW says...
taxi drivers in this country are often thugs and bullies. I have experienced the nasty behaviour many times.
On Taxi cab drivers clash with police
Posted 10 November 2025, 1:53 p.m. Suggest removal
DWW says...
Par for course no? I assume anything involving a judge in this country will take at least 3 years, more likely 5 plus.
On Judicial complaints procedure 'regrettably' not yet finalised, says Chief Justice
Posted 7 November 2025, 1:08 p.m. Suggest removal
DWW says...
It's a shame all them bad usa apples spoiled the whole bushel
On Bahamas faces Boat Show fees push back
Posted 7 November 2025, 12:49 p.m. Suggest removal
DWW says...
so back breaking profits on Bahamian taxpayer subsidies but the taxpayer must pay to repair the breakwater that does not benefit much more than APD... Does anyone else see the non-sensical argument here? If they making so much cash, they can surely cover the cost of maintenance without taxpayer funding no???
On Nassau port operator in double-digit budget beat
Posted 5 November 2025, 2:54 p.m. Suggest removal
DWW says...
All you need to know in this sentence: "help to reduce the need for any tariff increases "
On Cruise power provider targets $10m profit within four years
Posted 5 November 2025, 2:50 p.m. Suggest removal