So now I must be certain my visiting friends must have a return ticket to their point of entry (Nassau here) while they cruise the out islands with me? If we cruise to Freeport, can that 'Bimini return to Nassau' ticket be exchanged for an equal value in the 'Freeport return to Nassau' ticket? Not conducive nor convenient for visitor inter-island travels. I imagine the out-island communities will feel deprived. No cash is a fair warning sign, did they not have credit cards? I do not travel with much cash, using atms as I go.
A very interesting, though simplified, response to a common issue throughout the world. We will never get out of this pattern by ignoring it & repeating it. https://www.facebook.com/jerseydemic/vi… Wise up Nation!
The problem is that Government or GBPA will not disclose the True 'cost' or 'benefit' of Freeport to The Bahamian economy. Any whistle blowers with that information out there? If the economy of Freeport fails, it is a major 'cost' & reason to do away with HCA, so do not expect government to do more than marginal. It baffles me what the PA gets beyond job security, nice retainer & location for a wintering tax-free fiefdom. (The tax-free concept is longtime lost with the high duties, property tax, VAT & expensive business fees.)
I have spent many hours in ER s' with associate's injuries, only in South Americas far-out-country hospitals have I experienced anything similar to what this lady did in GB! The remote mountain villages of Peru (a very poor 3rd world country) do better than this! You are only 40 minutes from US, you have no excuse of lack of Supplies, nor access to Equipment or Education, only excessive poor attitude, attitude & more attitude... It's no wonder most Bahamians that can fly to Florida. Pity the poor man.
If you ever want to know about any culture, see how they treat their sick, injured & elderly. Those well educated Cuban Govt. doctors & nurses sure make sense...
Well said, it only takes an errant statement or regulation to kill a lifetime of effort. Mr. Gray should take the time to open Google Earth look at the worlds tropical locations that are Bahamas' competition for the tourist funds. Politicians always think they are the center of their world... sorry, only in your own MIND. That is why periodically they must go out with the trash.
With a long term (100 year?) lease, should the 'private island paradise' concept fail Ocean Cay will make a great LNG warming/storage facility. Many next generation cruise ships will have natural gas-electric hybrids power systems in need of fueling locations. MSC is looking forward, unlike governments.
I love The Bahamas, love to fish there by walking the flats off the shore. Now Florida & elsewhere are calling me back. Only need $20 worth of permits, within the limits can do it all day, everyday for a year! No hassles! No problem.
I love The Bahamas, love to fish there by walking the flats off the shore. Now Florida & elsewhere are calling me back. Only need $20 worth of permits, within the limits can do it all day, everyday for a year! No hassles! No problem.
Irrelevant of race, religion, culture, nationality or morals, the fundamentals are evident: It takes a man & a woman to have a baby. Neither can be out of the contribution equation. Takes two to Tango and responsibility is equal.
Recent statistics from US informs us that today an average of $15,000+ dollars a year are required for the raising of an average child, conception to 17yearsl. (approx. $234,000 depending on location) So how many fathers & mothers couples have those means for each of their children? How many single mothers? How many single fathers? Yes, "it takes a village..." is a popular quote. But what village can afford that cost?
That condom is very cheap... Long term investment? Vasectomy (p.s: still use the condom for STD protection)
Since the 1960's GB has always fought against 'that Foreign Bastard Child' attitude of many in Nassau by both government & private citizenry, irrelevant of party affiliation. Grand Bahamians have been suckling from Nassau's dry-tit for too long while contributing very well to the coffers of government. They should have taken the course of Turks & Caicos when they had the opportunity, certainly have paid dearly for considering that scenario. One day Freeport will be operating as a Real City is managed & not as a family Part-time Hobby Project. Eventually, after the learning curve is complete, then GB will prosper & make Nassau's crime riddled, crowded lifestyle the joke that it is.
DiverBelow says...
So now I must be certain my visiting friends must have a return ticket to their point of entry (Nassau here) while they cruise the out islands with me? If we cruise to Freeport, can that 'Bimini return to Nassau' ticket be exchanged for an equal value in the 'Freeport return to Nassau' ticket?
Not conducive nor convenient for visitor inter-island travels. I imagine the out-island communities will feel deprived.
No cash is a fair warning sign, did they not have credit cards? I do not travel with much cash, using atms as I go.
On Human smuggling alert for Bimini and Grand Bahama
Posted 31 May 2017, 3:13 p.m. Suggest removal
DiverBelow says...
A very interesting, though simplified, response to a common issue throughout the world.
We will never get out of this pattern by ignoring it & repeating it. https://www.facebook.com/jerseydemic/vi…
Wise up Nation!
On ‘Dump burns for same reason the country is broke’
Posted 13 March 2017, 12:26 p.m. Suggest removal
DiverBelow says...
The problem is that Government or GBPA will not disclose the True 'cost' or 'benefit' of Freeport to The Bahamian economy. Any whistle blowers with that information out there?
If the economy of Freeport fails, it is a major 'cost' & reason to do away with HCA, so do not expect government to do more than marginal. It baffles me what the PA gets beyond job security, nice retainer & location for a wintering tax-free fiefdom.
(The tax-free concept is longtime lost with the high duties, property tax, VAT & expensive business fees.)
On Save ‘dying Freeport’ via tax regime repeal
Posted 3 March 2017, noon Suggest removal
DiverBelow says...
I have spent many hours in ER s' with associate's injuries, only in South Americas far-out-country hospitals have I experienced anything similar to what this lady did in GB!
The remote mountain villages of Peru (a very poor 3rd world country) do better than this!
You are only 40 minutes from US, you have no excuse of lack of Supplies, nor access to Equipment or Education, only excessive poor attitude, attitude & more attitude... It's no wonder most Bahamians that can fly to Florida. Pity the poor man.
If you ever want to know about any culture, see how they treat their sick, injured & elderly. Those well educated Cuban Govt. doctors & nurses sure make sense...
On Canadian’s anger over poor treatment at Rand Memorial
Posted 25 February 2017, 2:03 p.m. Suggest removal
DiverBelow says...
Well said, it only takes an errant statement or regulation to kill a lifetime of effort.
Mr. Gray should take the time to open Google Earth look at the worlds tropical locations that are Bahamas' competition for the tourist funds.
Politicians always think they are the center of their world... sorry, only in your own MIND. That is why periodically they must go out with the trash.
On The $100m fishing question
Posted 18 January 2017, 5:28 p.m. Suggest removal
DiverBelow says...
With a long term (100 year?) lease, should the 'private island paradise' concept fail Ocean Cay will make a great LNG warming/storage facility. Many next generation cruise ships will have natural gas-electric hybrids power systems in need of fueling locations.
MSC is looking forward, unlike governments.
On Groundbreaking as MSC aims to bring passengers to Bimini
Posted 18 January 2017, 1:33 p.m. Suggest removal
DiverBelow says...
I love The Bahamas, love to fish there by walking the flats off the shore. Now Florida & elsewhere are calling me back. Only need $20 worth of permits, within the limits can do it all day, everyday for a year! No hassles! No problem.
On Bahamas ‘laughing stock of fly fishing’
Posted 13 January 2017, 4:21 p.m. Suggest removal
DiverBelow says...
I love The Bahamas, love to fish there by walking the flats off the shore.
Now Florida & elsewhere are calling me back. Only need $20 worth of permits, within the limits can do it all day, everyday for a year! No hassles! No problem.
On New fly fishing regime may hit 90% of market
Posted 13 January 2017, 4:19 p.m. Suggest removal
DiverBelow says...
Irrelevant of race, religion, culture, nationality or morals, the fundamentals are evident:
It takes a man & a woman to have a baby. Neither can be out of the contribution equation. Takes two to Tango and responsibility is equal.
Recent statistics from US informs us that today an average of $15,000+ dollars a year are required for the raising of an average child, conception to 17yearsl. (approx. $234,000 depending on location)
So how many fathers & mothers couples have those means for each of their children?
How many single mothers?
How many single fathers?
Yes, "it takes a village..." is a popular quote. But what village can afford that cost?
That condom is very cheap... Long term investment? Vasectomy (p.s: still use the condom for STD protection)
On Public figures urged to back up their words on sex education with action
Posted 13 January 2017, 4:08 p.m. Suggest removal
DiverBelow says...
Since the 1960's GB has always fought against 'that Foreign Bastard Child' attitude of many in Nassau by both government & private citizenry, irrelevant of party affiliation. Grand Bahamians have been suckling from Nassau's dry-tit for too long while contributing very well to the coffers of government.
They should have taken the course of Turks & Caicos when they had the opportunity, certainly have paid dearly for considering that scenario. One day Freeport will be operating as a Real City is managed & not as a family Part-time Hobby Project. Eventually, after the learning curve is complete, then GB will prosper & make Nassau's crime riddled, crowded lifestyle the joke that it is.
On FNM candidate: Grand Bahama needs attention to be prosperous
Posted 5 January 2017, 2:16 p.m. Suggest removal