Some of these rate increases and new charges are not well thought out. A foreign vessel has to stay at a mooring or marina overnight or be charged $200.00 for under 34feet and $350.00 over 34 feet. Is an AIS system required on all foreign and Bahamian vessels. They are fairly expensive! In the last two weeks, I know of 17 US boats that have cancelled coming over for the July 4 through July 10th holidays. I am not in the marina business but this fact is startling.
Really. Something seriously wrong with this comment if accurate. Grand Bahama is burning as there is only one working firetruck. Two months G B fire department had no working fire trucks. Why??
The problem is not with policing, the problem stems from our younger generation growing up with little guidance and 'brought upsy' by parents and community. The police are the last checkpoint when it is really too late. Community and family need to focus and help make a difference. It takes a family and community to raise a child!!!
The Government did say no new taxes but they did not say exiting taxes would not be increased!!! I sold my boat last year because of this foolishness. Only used it on occasional weekends and this increase is utter foolishness. Especially in our country. No more trips to Abacos, Eleuthera, Exumas, etc.. No more staying in Family Island resorts, restaurants, marinas, etc.. Very short sighted on the Governments part. Then we have the local fishing boat industry. Really. Why are you trying to kill an industry that has been here for centuries. Shame. Shame. Shame. I am a Bahamian and cannot enjoy a boat anymore!
When will we learn from the 'derelicts ' that we suck up to just because they have money. Look at how Nygard and SBF and the blond bomb shell,etc all present themselves. Wake up!
Engineer says...
Some of these rate increases and new charges are not well thought out.
A foreign vessel has to stay at a mooring or marina overnight or be charged $200.00 for under 34feet and $350.00 over 34 feet.
Is an AIS system required on all foreign and Bahamian vessels. They are fairly expensive!
In the last two weeks, I know of 17 US boats that have cancelled coming over for the July 4 through July 10th holidays. I am not in the marina business but this fact is startling.
On Promotion Board chief urges: ‘Rescind boating fees botch’
Posted 24 June 2025, 6:51 p.m. Suggest removal
Engineer says...
Really. Something seriously wrong with this comment if accurate.
Grand Bahama is burning as there is only one working firetruck.
Two months G B fire department had no working fire trucks.
Why??
On PM: Back me and I may cut VAT again
Posted 29 March 2025, 7:12 p.m. Suggest removal
Engineer says...
Wow! Only five years to redo and open the Macleans Town School! Disgraceful on both governing parties.
Why was the Minister of Foriegn Affairs thier?
On Back to rebuilt schools after Dorian
Posted 3 September 2024, 6:59 p.m. Suggest removal
Engineer says...
“One man’s pay increase is another man’s price increase”
Quote from Winston Churchill.
On Minister: We’ll raise minimum wage soon
Posted 30 July 2024, 4:06 p.m. Suggest removal
Engineer says...
Congratulations to the three receiving recognition.
Should have been more than three honoured.
Opportunity lost!!
On Three Bahamians recognised in King’s birthday honours
Posted 19 June 2024, 6:37 p.m. Suggest removal
Engineer says...
Gofundme?? Really!! These are opportunists trying to make money!
On Alleged rape victims start GoFundMe to raise $10k
Posted 9 February 2024, 6:40 p.m. Suggest removal
Engineer says...
The problem is not with policing, the problem stems from our younger generation growing up with little guidance and 'brought upsy' by parents and community.
The police are the last checkpoint when it is really too late.
Community and family need to focus and help make a difference.
It takes a family and community to raise a child!!!
On ‘EXPECT EVEN MORE AGGRESSIVE POLICING’: DCP Deleveaux says public may experience potential inconvenience
Posted 9 February 2024, 6:34 p.m. Suggest removal
Engineer says...
The Government did say no new taxes but they did not say exiting taxes would not be increased!!!
I sold my boat last year because of this foolishness. Only used it on occasional weekends and this increase is utter foolishness. Especially in our country. No more trips to Abacos, Eleuthera, Exumas, etc.. No more staying in Family Island resorts, restaurants, marinas, etc..
Very short sighted on the Governments part.
Then we have the local fishing boat industry. Really. Why are you trying to kill an industry that has been here for centuries.
Shame. Shame. Shame.
I am a Bahamian and cannot enjoy a boat anymore!
On ‘Absolutely horrible’ boat registration hikes kick-in
Posted 3 January 2024, 8:17 p.m. Suggest removal
Engineer says...
When will we learn from the 'derelicts ' that we suck up to just because they have money. Look at how Nygard and SBF and the blond bomb shell,etc all present themselves.
Wake up!
On Nygard scuttled $10m Bay Street wharf sale
Posted 30 November 2023, 6:22 p.m. Suggest removal
Engineer says...
Don't waste your time, breath, nor money. Deposit gone.
On Lincoln Bain to run for West Grand Bahama and Bimini seat for COI
Posted 16 October 2023, 4:23 p.m. Suggest removal