Like 'This is ours' says - sadly The Bahamas lacks the infrastructure to properly regulate this industry. There is a lot that needs to be done before they can compete with The US on a computerized system of government. On top of that, until the government kicks the christian council out, well, we're going to go nowhere fast, like we've been doing for the past 50 years.

Don't like Rupert and or Super Value and or the comments and or the policies? It's very simple - don't shop there and don't work there......I don't think either of those would upset Rupert

a civilian in a stolen car with a loaded gun......the police should shoot to kill everyone who fits that description every time. Great news!!

confiscate Boat, Motor and Equipment. I don't care if you're Dominican fisherman or wealthy American on your "Hatteras" , confiscate all, get their biometrics and send them home. But I doubt the Bahamian gov has the guts to do that. They will continue to slap wrists and nothing will change.
In the early 90's I was working with the marine patrol and we arrested a group of Americans with 6 crawfish (hidden in the 22' runabout because they knew it was closed season) They were fined $1500. The next summer the SAME group was arrested again and this time they were fined $3000. Had the government confiscated their 71 Viking along with their equipment, the word would get out and either people would obey the seasons or not come. I don't care. You gotta get tough.

if you're wondering about the discrepancy in boats, the 22 was a local rental. The boat they entered the country in and subject to confiscation in my book was 71 feet and worth a lot of money.

In a brief statement Monday, Opposition Leader Philip “Brave” Davis said his party sympathises with those who have been affected by the country’s anti-drug laws.

Now I understand why the PLP was pushing so hard for drug law reform while in office; I couldn't understand at the time, but now it's very clear. Why on earth did we vote these guys out of power? They seem to have all the right answers.

I couldn't agree more. As a white Abaconian it is distressing how expensive rent is and life in general is........it doesn't matter who you are, Abaco is so expensive it's a wonder we don't have thousands living on the streets

The government needs to discuss everything with the private sector. Minnis is a doctor (and they say he's a good one). Advice from industry experts is never a bad idea.

The exports of fisheries resources should have been looked into 20 or more years ago.

It really galls me when people speak of H "Pappa" Ingraham in glowing terms; if he was all that he would have done more; Pappa was pathetic.

Sounds fantastic.....for New Providence motorists. Perhaps the ministry should take some action on the dune road on Elbow Cay, Abaco, that was destroyed almost 19 years ago in hurricane Floyd. This was mentioned in James Albury's contribution to the budget debate. Nineteen years is a long time. Never mind the massive amount of tax dollars enjoyed by the government that is produced by Elbow Cay; that's a whole 'nother story.

Don't like the legislation that is associated with your business? Close down and enter a new industry. It's very simple. This is the one thing the government has suggested that makes sense. Now we need FOIA, equal rights for women,
etc etc.....all the stuff they promised and more