There are projects that make sense & some that do not.
Thank God someone in Disney can see the consequences & make an appropriate decision.

A Green sustainable efficient economy is available in many forms, from fishery & resource management to aquaculture & agriculture. From construction & engineering to energy potentials; from industry participation to banking & finance; from education to culture tourism (ecotourism).
In fact as islanders, many of us have been involved in green economies without realizing it, mostly as a cost measure:
1. Fuel economy & emission levels were mandated by 'green' regulations & your 20mpg car with emissions control today is better than the 5-10mpg fuel guzzling smoke producer of yesteryear.
2. Grandmother made you boil the whole fish, not just the fillet. Use it all.
3. Burn all the garbage, so the dogs & rats don't get at it. Use the ash for the garden.
4. Don't throw away that piece of hose, we may need it later.

'Why is the government, and previous governments, so proud to think that they can’t accept outside assistance?' My father often spoke of ignorant pride getting in the way of forward positive movement. We all have it, some more than their share, some as a Badge of Honor.

' we all work in a service industry; every one of us has different customers, so customer service standards are critical to anyone’s professional life and success.'
Very True Words!!
It should be a requirement that all persons who work in civil services or particularly the tourism & associated industries to spend a couple of months as interns abroad. This to understand how others approach 'the overwhelming problems' they encounter everyday.

But if they do, they will not come back!

Without Transparency Laws the public has little to no knowledge of the levels of corruption that exist. Public Persona is most important to politicians, thus public humiliation & loss of position of power are the only real deterrent. Passing laws with little bite or proper funding for enforcement is a known & well practiced tactic to Look Good while Suppressing anti-corruption programs. Whistle blowing and Independent Investigative Reporting by news media are vital...

If the public education system will not educate, then the business community must! Get off your arses & demand that govt. allow teachers to teach & get politics out of education.
How far will $210/wk or ($5.25/hr) go today? This is not the 1980's, add 35 years + transport cost + 30% customs + VAT to that, you may be closer to today's actual cost of living.
It's no wonder the youth turn to drug/money/guns/people running. No need for reading or writing in those industries!

Banking & Finance has NEVER been an industry with much Common Sense, only Greed & Opportunism. Now the Insurance Companies are adding financing to their portfolios.

Smaller Inns, Boutique Hotels, Bed &Breakfast's, as well as Family Run Small Restaurants and Art Events are the vehicles for integrating the visitor into one's culture.
President Obama ate at a family run one-room restaurant in Cuba & loved it (no room for media & onlookers). Look at the Food-Truck phenomenon & events in Florida... low cost, maximum fun.

Governments providing incentives to local/foreign financial institutions to provide low-interest business loans would allow these to happen in Nassau, Freeport & Family Islands, to the benefit of all involved... cronies included.

Governments are best to Plan, Monitor & Regulate, Not to Do!!
Inefficiencies & bureaucracy will ensure high cost or possible failure. Politics will guarantee it.

Common cost of doing business in 3rd world countries like Haiti, Venezuela. Combined with the crime situation, We have reached that pinnacle!

Any wonder why US investors are reluctant? Wonder why European & Asian investors are slow, they are somewhat accustomed to some level of corruption?