The Bahamian culture of excluding locals from the economic model has contributed to the country's current shortage of hotel rooms. This shortsightedness can be traced back to the government's neglect of the guesthouse industry, which was a proven way to stimulate economic growth and allow locals to share in the profits of the tourism industry.

In the past, our grandparents and great-grandparents had guesthouses designed into their existing homes, which allowed them to host tourists and earn income. However, after the so-called "period of deliverance" following the quiet revolution, which prioritized foreigners over the economic success of Bahamians, times became tough, and many local tourist-related Bahamian businesses saw an immediate death. The government began to focus on attracting large resort hotels instead of supporting the guesthouse industry, which led to the exclusion of many Bahamians from the tourism industry.

This shortsightedness has had long-lasting effects on the Bahamian economy. The country now faces a shortage of hotel rooms, making it difficult to accommodate the growing number of tourists visiting each year. This shortage has resulted in higher tourist prices and limited opportunities for Bahamians to enter the tourism industry.

To address this issue, the government should consider investing in the guesthouse industry and other forms of small-scale tourism that allow locals to participate in the industry. This could involve providing funding and training to help people convert their homes into guesthouses and promote alternative forms of tourism, such as eco-tourism and cultural tourism. By supporting these initiatives, the government can help create more opportunities for Bahamians in the tourism industry and ensure that the benefits of tourism are more evenly distributed throughout the country.

> However, we are in a period where
> being a Bahamian is of little value to
> the country and Bahamians are not factored into
> the economic model due to the biases
> and disregard for anything 'Bahamian.'

As we read the recent news about the government's approval of Royal Caribbean's $110m Paradise Island beach club project, we can't help but feel that the interests of Bahamians are once again being overlooked. Environmental activist Joseph Darville's concern about the islands and cays of The Bahamas being constantly sold to foreign companies is not unwarranted.

> The truth is Bahamians are seen as
> cheap, poorly educated labourers who
> suffer exploitation in silence.

Consecutive governments have prioritized the empowerment of foreigners, clicks, and fraternity over the needs and desires of their own people. Bahamians are not factored into any economic models, and the consequences of this are dire. They are caught in a cycle of "pay and tax slavery" and are forced to remain silent by the need to survive. It is time for this to change. We must prioritize Bahamians' interests and well-being over foreign entities' interests.

> To move forward, Minnis must
> acknowledge his failure and recognize
> that politics may not be his forte.
> His style of administering the Bahamas
> government during his short one-term
> as Prime Minister has caused
> significant damage to the years of
> hard work and progress made by the
> FNM. As a result, the country's
> leadership was handed over to the PLP
> in the last general elections, led by
> a questionable individual such as
> Brave Davis. If Minnis and others from
> his failed administration persist in
> trying to represent the FNM,
> alternative options may emerge for the
> people of the Bahamas. It is crucial
> for the party to consider new
> leadership and strategies to regain
> the trust of the Bahamian people.

> "Expulsis Piratis – Restituta
> Commercia", "With the pirates driven
> out, trade has been restored.", never,
> they only switched sides and changed
> their clothes.

Brother, one side of the same coin; no matter how you look at it, they are all gangsters, pimping the Bahamian People down to their last penny.

> He said three other payment providers
> were ultimately contracted for the
> task, including Cash N'Go, whose
> owners include now-deputy prime
> minister Chester Cooper. The others
> were Money Maxx and Sun Cash. "The
> facts are there are at least three
> other service providers and I could
> go through the names of the additional
> service providers," added Mr Pintard.

'Cool' gangsters, murderers and pimps, the Bahamian People would be fools to reelect any of them.

The 'cat' is out of the box in Christendom;

The current cultural shift has resulted in a departure from traditional gender roles, which emphasized softness, comfort, nurturing, and support for men, and began with women exhibiting a range of qualities and behaviours that challenged these roles. While some women still embody traditionally feminine traits, many are now competing with men in job and relationship spaces, resulting in a more masculine shift in some cases. Additionally, some women may develop an attraction to other women who are not of the kind themselves and may exhibit traditionally feminine traits, which can be viewed as an extreme deviation from traditional gender roles.

> So While here in the Bahamas, we are
> concerned about "gender-neutral
> language", The world is sliding deeper
> into a dark, slippery slope with all
> the gender and paedophilia craziness.
> Shocking is the protests all over
> Europe as 'zoophiles' demand the right
> to have sex and relationships with
> animals in their countries. Spain’s
> new Animal Welfare Law that
> decriminalises sex with animals - this
> is a whole new level of crazy.

If I were you, I would have your receptors checked immediately because your interpretation of my comments is misconstrued to mean 'fear' of some sort, which is not the case. My critique of the American Ambassador's presentation was merely an observation of the historical trend of Americans spreading 'their accepted norms' worldwide. With our society now open to the "beast", fighting to protect the Bahamas from any harmful influence from the United States is crucial.

I endorse the report advocating for reforms in the public sector, which includes the following recommendations:

(1) Each Ministry's Permanent Secretary must be qualified to head their respective departments.
(2) A Permanent Secretary and their immediate family members should submit annual financial reports.
(3) A Permanent Secretary must take responsibility for any failures or unaccounted-for activities that occur within their department or ministry, and they should be accountable to their superiors.
(4) The Permanent Secretary should not allow their political or religious beliefs to influence their decisions when interacting with the public. Any confidential information entrusted to their ministry must remain confidential.

> In addition to the previous
> recommendations, it is crucial to note
> that any breach of the public trust by
> a Permanent Secretary should be
> answerable in a court of law. It is
> essential to ensure that public
> officials are held accountable for
> their actions and that justice is
> served to maintain the public's trust
> in the government. Therefore,
> appropriate legal consequences should
> be in place to address any wrongdoing
> by a Permanent Secretary or any public
> official.

Prepare to update your LGBTQ+ Glossary when the United States becomes involved at this level. Brave demonstrated that the Bahamas could be easily influenced due to his pledge adherence to a 'rules-based system' and support for (the baby killer Zelenskyy), the 'Butcher of Ukrainian' who is responsible for countless deaths. Consequently, the Bahamas is now susceptible to various schisms. Inevitably, we will start to hear criticisms about China's presence in our country, but the most crucial fight is protecting the Bahamas from the harmful influence of the United States.