This is a typical occurrence, but when done ny an MP, it is all the more disgraceful and disrespectful.

As I disabled person who had to jump through all kinds of hoops to get a disabled parking decal, I am appalled at this behaviour. Many times, I have to either walk a long distance to get to the store, or choose to go elsewhere for that I need. Many stores are kind enough to have cones in the handicapped spots and the security guard moves them for me, but so many times I see perfectly able-bodied people parking in these spots -- many o them who look like they could use the exercise anyhow!

Yesterday, I saw a perfectly able-bodied lady get into her car that was in a handicapped spot. I had to park quite a bit further out, and asked her if she was handicapped. She said, "No, but I was only in the shop for a minute!" Not an excuse, people!

I wonder if Ms. Rahming understand what many of her clients deal wtih on a daily basis, and if she really means her "I'm sorry", of if she really means, "I'm sorry I got caught!" Let's see her make a donation to a charity that assists those with handicaps that is at least twice the amount fo the fine she would have paid had she been ticketed!

CCA will be forced to settle, as they cannot afford to lose this case. If they lose in a US court and found guilty of fraud, they can no longer do business in the US as a foreign company. They will be happy to pay Mr. Izmirlian rather than lose the lucrative US business that CCA enjoys.

I only wish Mr. Izmirlain would be able to get justice here in the Bahamas and the REAL story of our PLP government's involvement comes out into the public domain so people can decide for themselves exactly what took place in our Bahamaland. The Pirate Republic endures!

It would help to have published the entire article, not stop mid-sentence!

And why all track and field? Don't we have talented sailors, swimmers, and other sportsmen and women?

Why bother celebrating Independence at all? It seems we are getting worse and worse off each year, with very little to celebrate. We settle for this year after year in some feeble attempt at national price, while celebrating and accepting mediocrity, corruption and third-world conditions.

Time for Dr. Minnis to go quietly this time. He's past his sell date.

As a Kilarney constituent, I will not be voting if Dr. Minnis stands for the Hilarney district. I will not vote for this man -- ever again! His record speaks for itself, and his underhanded nasty ways even flounder. He does not promote nor encourage new leadership, but clings to his old selfish egottistical ways -- not for the betterment of the Bahamas. Please, Dr. Minnis, go away!

The PM is correct, rape is rape, but the problem is when the Christian Council starts bleating that it's not possible for a man to rape his wife because of some God-given right to do so. What does it hurt to include that in the law so that ther are no "loopholes" in the law.

To many peole don't understand that "no" means "no" -- married or not.

How can RCL start this project when the land is currently being litigated and with the Privy Council?

The current rates are base fares for up to 2 persons. Additional passengers over the age of 2 are $4 each. There's also a charge for bags, which I personally think is absurd.

So let's look at this -- 5 people going from the airport to Atlantis with a suitcase each.

Base fare is $38, the 3 additional passengers are $12 (3 x $4) So now we're up to $50. Add a $2 bridge toll, and we're up to $52.

Then we have additional charges for their suitcases -- Those are $2 each -- for a total of $10. The total fare is now $62.

Just for fun, let's say these 5 passengers have a set of golf clubs too -- that's another 44. Large duffel bags, sports squipment, or boxes are an
additional $4 each. So adding the golf clubs in, the total fare is now $66.

And Mr. Taxi Driver will want at least a 20% tip, so add #13.20 to your total.

So now our 5 toursits have arrived at Atlantis and are expected to cough up $79.20 before they've even checked in. And that's assuming the driver hasn't "padded" the fare and added a generous tip!

Does this sound right to you? $80 for a 40 minute ride?

Ask yourselves this -- how many Bahamians would put up with this while travelling abroad? Nickeled and dimed for each person, each bag, and even by bag size? Oh, and I once was told I'd need to pay extra if I wanted the air-condtioning on - by a Bahamian driver.

Trouble is, I've had too many drivers misquoting rates and just plain robbing people -- and I've had this happen myself. Out of the 4 taxi rides I took, 2 of the drivers tried to overcharge me. When I told them exactly what the point to point government rate was, they then tried to justify this with excuses - it's a nicer car, it's a weekend, that's a surcharge, etc.

This is ve4yr bad for tourism, and more should be done for the industry to police itself and stop the rogue drivers overcharging visitors (and locals)

Personally, Id' rather see meters used -- then there's no cheating -- unless of court the drivers take the "long route" to get there.

Personally, the rates are already outrageous. And when a drive quotes me $40 for a $28 fare, I'm definitely not tipping -- $28 is all you get! And as for reporting them, hahahhahaa! Been there, done that, and it's pointless.

It would be helpful if the Tribune would have reported a date these fare hikes take effect. And perhaps publish the new fares once available.