Here we go again, another area of Bahamian society lacking in structure or enforcement. This is a job that requires enforcement between Maritime Affairs, the Defence Force and the Police Maritime Division. We had Beach Wardens at one time. Perhaps we need a full-time Beach Police Unit that has officers on each public beach for people's safety and maintaining peace and order. You can characterise the US Ambassador however you want but at the end of the day, he speaks on behalf his government. Obviously what is happening, or, more accurately, not happening, with the jet ski industry in The Bahamas is worrying to the American government so their spokesperson lets us know that. Time to fix this issue somehow or other.

The chances of this man getting released on bail or having his charges dismissed without a trial is slim to none. If the US has not tried or released Nicholas Maduro of Venezuela and is acting like they want to go after Raul Castro of Cuba and the guys in charge in Iran, what chances does a small fry like Gardiner have of getting released any time soon?

The frequency of power outages in New Providence and also in the Family Islands shows how low our concept of national electricity supply has fallen. As the world gets hotter, especially during summer, thanks to global warming, the less resilient our electricity supply system becomes and its deficiencies become more and more exposed. One has to wonder if BGC know what they are doing and whether they have the financial resources to turn this nightmare around. One wonders if $130 million is sufficient money to repair and replace an old, dilapidated system that is well beyond its prime and in need of plenty money and plenty new equipment.

If this is the Government's idea of "progress", I cry shame on you. This is out-and-out gouging, nothing less. They want me to pay in advance for an inspection service or inspection result that I have not yet received. Does anyone in Government see the number of vehicles and motorcycles riding around in this town without licence plates of any kind? Go collect the licence fees and fines from them first. Does anyone see the number of vehicles, buses and motorcycles who drive through red traffic lights as if it does not apply to them? Go collect the fines payable by them first. Leon Lundy does not know what he is talking about if he believes that the imposition of these new motor vehicle inspection and licensing fees ensures that the Government recovers the actual cost of providing inspection services. So, in his mind the cost of providing the average car inspection is $195? For each driver to be told to turn on your headlights, dip the high beam lights, turn on your winsdshield wipers, blow your horn, turn on your left turn indicator, turn on your right turn indicator, press the footbrake? That costs the Government $195 each time a vehicle inspector does that? What Lundy needs to have is a fee for an unsuccessful inspection fee if that is the problem and it should not be the same as a successful inspection. If there is a problem with unlicensed and uninspected vehicles on the road, the solution is greater enforcement, not the imposition of essentially paying double for not licensing or inspecting during your birth month each year. What is Lundy and his Government doing about $7 plus for a gallon of gas while sitting in long, unmoving lines of traffic trying to go anywhere on this island? And why are electric vehicles being charged less for licensing and registration than other vehicles? Is that to make the sale of electric vehicles by his Cabinet colleague more appealing? Electric vehicles create their own pollution as the electricity company has to produce the "fuel" for such cars, whether it's through diesel generators or however. What is required is enforcement of the road traffic laws and regulations, not more price gouging on underpaid and totally harassed consumers.

Good luck with that. You got few, if any, answers before the election and it's doubtful you will get any now. These guys are becoming professionals in the demolition of our parliamentary, constitutional and legal systems. How many times between 2021 and 2026 did the PM or any other elected official in the Government answer any Opposition questions of any kind in Parliament?

Perry Newton and his administration is badly mistaken by what they have done regarding the Davis Cup tennis competition. If he ever had a remote chance of re-election, he has just squandered it. Sadly, for all that he has done over his years in tennis administration, this is what he will be remembered for. Not a good or intelligent situation. The participation of the athletes always comes first.

There are 2 possible alternatives to the problem highlighted by Mario Carey: (1) The minute the sales agreement is signed, the seller notifies Inland Revenue of the tax assessment number for the property and provides Inland Revenue with a copy of the signed sales agreement for DIR to advise whether there is any objection and, if so, what, to the agreed sales price; or (2) provide DIR with a copy of the signed sales agreement and the property tax assessment number and ask DIR to carry out a valuation if they have any objection to the agreed sales price. Of course, in both instances, DIR has to act speedily and do whatever they have to do long before the transaction's closing date. A third option would be for DIR to let the transaction close, do their valuation or appraisal after the sale has closed and if they determine that the land is worth more than it was purchased for, bill the purchaser accordingly on his/her/their next real property tax assessment. I agree with Mr. Carey that something has to be worked out and quickly.

Problem has little to do with law enforcement and more to do with the abuse of position of authority and lack of personal control.

Sorry Pastor Lyall but I think you are wrong. We got messed over in 2014 on this issue by Perry Christie because his way was not well thought out nor well explained and we don't need to get messed over again. This can be a good thing in some ways if it is handled the right way by the government using the right people to run it and with the right intentions to benefit the widest groups of people in the country, not just a greedy few.

A national lottery is long overdue. Seeing as the PLP does not want to properly and vigorously tax all the criminals who were running web shops before 2014 and to whom Perry Christie gave exclusive licences, those of us who don't want to spin our money away but don't mind a modest spend on lottery tickets or scratch-off cards should have that option, not one of only making the now ex-criminals rich to go out and buy land, build houses, apartments, business ccomplexes and the like and get richer by the minute and then have their foundations give you some crumbs from their table to temporarily make you feel good. Pintard those need to consider keeping control of the lottery but letting someone with experience manage it for them for a fee or small percentage with the bulk of the revenue going to arts, culture, sports, education and the like. This is one area where they can employ their slogan "We work for you and NOT for the few" unlike the current crew. When the moratorium expires, they could consider auctioning current, additional and new gaming licences.