That 7:00 pm curfew caught a lot of Bahamians trying to still get home . And the orders from a either dumbass or heartless PM to ‘charge them if it is 7:01’ did not help the situation. Some vehicles stalled out in the rain and left motorists a stranger stranded in their own country. Because no one wanted to risk coming out to assist them. Minnis is heartless when it comes to Bahamians. And his $20 food vouchers from a White woman proves so. Minnis is a brainwashed puppet.

Then there’s the treatment that Donald Trump and Brave Davis got. If you hit the money.

Do you know that Florida, despite taking the least amount of safety measures, have now flattened the Corona curve and are having minimal cases now? Do you know that New York/ New Jersey, that took the most precautions in the US, including lockdowns, closing of close contact businesses and activities and closing its borders to residents of other states, is seeing a new surge in cases and is now battling to keep the numbers under control? Like the Bahamas it is going into another partial lockdown and closing down some of its businesses and economy again. Do you know that some other states in the US are seeing surges with unprecedented numbers, while states that previously had surges are now experiencing declines in corona cases and corresponding deaths? And the only region in the world that saw a rise in cases then a decline to form an almost perfect bell curve is Africa? All other regions are seeing increases and surges in numbers. And so what is the point? First of all, it appears that when regions go into full lockdown mode, (with the exception of China that micromanager its corona cases and controls its borders military style), they fare worse when the controls are lifted. Regions that don’t lockdown see surges in cases, and unfortunately, corresponding deaths but the surge wears off just as quickly as it begins. And as for Africa being the only global region that is not seeing a rise in numbers, did they develop herd immunity is it that they have not experienced a second wave yet? And as for a vaccine: it will be great if one is developed, but most likely the Covid-19 pandemic will have ended before that happens. And if one is developed, predictions are that it will only have an effective (efficacy) rate of 40-60%. Meaning at least half the persons taking the vaccine will not be protected.

Well maybe Minnis is targeting the doubling of fines at those businesses that are hosting large crowds, not social distancing or wearing face masks. To which everyone agrees. But the concern is about businesses that is and have all intentions of following the rules and protocols but get ‘caught slipping’ ? Is it fair to them?

Belinda has her way as all face to face schooling in New Providence and Abaco has been cancelled. On a side note one distraught parent said at this stage, teach the children Maths and English and after that they will learn everything else they need to know.’

The hood rats you refer to must live in Lyford Cay and ole fort Bay and Albany. Because the people in Bain and Grants Town and St Cecilia are trying their best to comply with the orders. But because of their hardships and by being doubly or even tripled patrolled by the police, they seem to be the greatest violators. Most of them are caught violating the rules within a few feet of where they live. In search of food or water or medicine. And Minnis instructions ( after he just said ‘the beaches close at 10:00 but who cares if you stay til 12:00) to lock them up and fine them if it’s just ONE minute after curfew, shows he has a lot of the ‘Donald Trump’ spirit (or ghost) in him.

Minnis must review his beach orders if he is serious. Think about the children and shut ins the same effort it takes to have ‘ambassadors’ out on the beach giving $200 tickets 2 minutes after the beach closes can be used to properly distance and control beach users. Stop being a puppet and a (Bahamian) hater jred

The doubling of fines is draconian and unconscionable as there is no evidence (well maybe one) of repeat offenders and most violators were in an act of desperation: the need for food, medicine or water. And if the emergency hotlines were more responsive these cases could have been avoided. And the understanding is now that they are even less responsive and publishing the numbers to call even less frequently

Can’t see the reasoning behind canceling the 5 am to noon beach privileges thru the week days as it is probably the most therapeutic source on the islands and with school closed and restrictions on churches it was the only opportunity for children to get outdoors for a few hours

Lot of Bahamians gonna spent time in jail or have criminal records when this is over