Wonder how much US$ are being taken out of Freeport by the principals in GPA & HW instead of Bah$, this nations legal currency? Ever wonder how much GPA contributes to Bahama Govt. coffers?
What happened to clarity & transparency? Many govt.s have come & gone on that one.

Please make this Independent Gentleman the next Prime Minister, with the members of the Good Governance NGO as his cabinet.
There would be a future in which All Bahamians could be proud!

No one would object. Only known comfortable Do-Nothing politicians, union leaders & similar civilian parasites who ruin countries of the world by Dumbing-Down-The-Populous would object... look at the education levels of the average citizen in 3rd world countries vs 1st & 2nd world countries.

Please make this Independent gentleman the next Prime Minister, with the members of the Good Governance NGO as his cabinet. There would be a future in which all Bahamians could be proud.
Except the politicians, union leadership & do-nothings who ruin the countries of the world by Dumbing Down The Populous would object..

What is the problem?
1. Lack of classrooms? Children can be taught in any structure that is out of the elements & has adequate facilities. Empty storefront? turn it into a classroom.
2. Lack of teachers? Not according to this person.
3. Lack of qualified teachers? If they received a degree from an accredited institution, they should be able to teach. Quality teachers is another matter, one of management.
4. Lack of Curriculum? This is a Departmental problem.
5. Lack of Supplies? Again, this is a Departmental problem.
6. Lack of Funding? How much salary does the department ministers/administrative heads account for? What percent is allocated to teachers?
7. Is the system top-heavy, too many supervisors not enough indians? A Management of Department problem.
8. Schools in disrepair? A Management of Department problem. Trace the funds.

- Substitutes are VERY expensive babysitters, they cost time that is lost to the student as well as society, who must deal with poorly trained workers.
- What about all the highly educated individuals abroad who's education was provided by government? Equal time working within the government systems in exchange for an education program? Oh that sounds like colonialism. How is THIS system of Brain Drain working out for you?

Equinor has cleaned up what they consider valuable... their oil & fuel.
Do not expect them to voluntarily continue to spend money unless forced by Government. It is hard to be forceful when your hand is out for charitable relief. The truth of the matter is that if you showed value to the environment, you would receive more assistance.
By the way, the cooler the ambient the easier to clean up the oil. Summer comes quickly.

I find it impossible to think that in the interest of time to efficiently remove debris & rebuilding of infrastructure, the stakeholders are not documenting everything by photos & videos, after all every cell phone has that capacity. Even laser measurements & documentation is available.
Adding to the challenges are the ability to produce documents when your house is gone!
Then the conveniently slow process of assessment of Damage by Wind or Water? Heart wrenching negotiations of actual value & determination of real cost for repairs today vs 6 months back when there were many contractors available. Ultimately will the mortgage bank release the funds or write off your home?
In FL after Wilma, my insurance offered me $1500 for roof repair when the actual repair was $18,000. There the Regulators were watching ALL parties, is that what is happening in The Bahamas?

It is time that Freeport be run as many towns/cities of the world are, with an elected leadership representing the licensees. i.e.: the governed drive the government, the economy steers the direction... The days of Freeport as a Company Town (directed by a minority group/family) is long gone, as a teenager must learn to manage their own feet & hormones, so must a community learn how to grow without Mother Nassau impeding as many a helicopter (over protective) parent must release their children.

Incredible
I would believe it has more to do with weather & traffic controllers than lights. Many a commercial aircraft has taken off from an unlit runway, it is the landing that is best with some illumination. I also tend to believe that the processing of passengers may have taken the take-off time past dusk.

Anyone who believes corruption is a victim-less crime or accept it as a pay-to-play requirement are ignorant to the devaluation of the country & culture as a whole, the government as a credible governance agency & the individuals as greedy thieves in another Third World Country.
For any investor, N.G.O. or individual spending their time & treasure, corruption cost is funding that is not available for their contribution to the community & economy.
An ugly sore on the face of a nation, irrelevant of their relationship with the US, look at the company your keeping, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, or Haiti & Venezuela as ultimate examples.
After Dorian, You have experienced how the world values The Bahamian People.
Show your true christianity by condemning the practice, by anyone.
be proud bahamians.

No country is alone in this matter. If the mexicans & central americans left the US tomorrow the agricultural, manufacturing & services would halt along with the economy. If the Hatians left The Bahamas en mass, the contribution to the economy would be quite evident & lacking.
The concerns of a country being overrun by a larger population is real in both cases.

The simple process of 2 year Guest Workers with designated IDs per industry, a manageable yearly quota, application process for citizenship (if wanted) & managed with severe penalties for corruption, would minimize the issues in both countries.
Look south to T&C, they recognized the need for foreign workers & investors to advance their country beyond Mere Sustenance. Once managed properly, it afforded them opportunity & economy. One does not loose their sovereignty nor identity with guest-workers, only fill in the recognized skill gaps.
Key words are Management & Non-Corrupted, otherwise immigration is a convenient political football.