If you want an improvement in service, quit making payments for said service until the service improves.
Make your service payments to an escrow account marshaled by a consortium of attorneys/accountants (local bar& chamber?) that historically are quick to comment but not to act. Lets see where their actions are instead of their cheap talk.
Pursue writs to Stop the Export of funds by the owners till an action plan is established & initiated.
Freeporters are fearful of being individually singled out by PA, power & water cut offs. Well Dorian did the same & you survived because you worked together for a cause, survival.
What is different with these bullies & thugs? Money is all they understand, government is too easily influenced by it to act.

the best alarm system is a dog! They not only provide some security but also plenty of loyalty & love to your family, can a security system provide that? NO.
Oh sure, they require attention & feeding, something every child benefits from, taking the responsibility of loving & gaining the Pride of a Well Trained Dog who is part of the loving family unit.
Yes, more effort than turning on a Switch or an App.
Responsibility for a dog is also a positive humane replacement for the common FEAR of Dogs by many Bahamian Children.

Are you mad because of the prominent prevailing theft? or angry because you missed the opportunity?
A third World Country is determined by the amount of corruption that prevails; small payouts, friendly adjustments, family favors or blatant payoffs to officials... all a reflection on the professed Christian Society & Country. Thank God for Mr. Bastian, now support his efforts right up to prosecution.

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.