Even whilst the government may be reluctant to implement further lockdowns, it should attempt to identify the cause of the growing numbers of corona cases, especially on New Providence and Abaco. But it is a complete lie that the cruise are not sailing because of Nassau’s Corona numbers. They were trying to deft the ‘do not sail’ orders lifted by the CDC long before Nassau’s numbers started to surge. There are some logistics pertaining to cruise ships the CDC have not yet worked out. Maybe they are still monitoring the European cruises to see what happens with them

Can someone please hurry and develop a virtual tourism product that will allow government to collect taxes.

Apparently the countries (or US states) that did the most severe lockdowns during the first wave seem to be faring the worst during the second wave and or subsequent spikes. Not only with cases but also deaths from the virus. And The Bahamas and Nee York’s figures confirm this. But, on the other hand, Florida’s numbers continue an uninterrupted surge (both ncasrs and deaths) and, apparently, they are now intending to throw the economy wide open and carry on as if the virus does not exist. What will be the long term results of this action?

Dumb post. What will be the effective rate of the vaccine? How do you know if it is effective in an individual if you don’t test? Vaccines at least in the first instance may protect the vaccinated but not the general public . So they may give a false sense of security.

Banks will win in the end, either through collecting additional interest and fees or through foreclosure. And a rush to foreclose in this pandemic market can spell disaster. Either the banks will fetch attractive value for the properties or they will sit for some time before they are sold and lose value.

Some companies do care and do have charity and compassion.

Did government shift the financial responsibilities of hotels to the taxpayer and are continuing to do so? How will this huge debt be paid off, if not managed? Yes, it may be crucial to save the economy but should those businesses who are not paying their employees due to the suspended employment act, at least make minimum contributions to the government’s program to support workers?

the gun issue is a very well organized criminal activity that has targeted Black countries and black communities, like The Bahamas. the proof is the supreme court judge who was recently arrested for gun trafficking but was granted bail to still take his vacation in Bahamas. The hundreds of Russian assault rifles (they say they are Russian but they are /were manufactured in Florida) that went missing during the ATF's operation, 'Fast and Furious,' and started showing up on the streets of places, like The Bahamas, Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad. But is it just the gun culture? What about England, and more specifically London, where the youth are slashing and stabbing each other to death. Why the un-quenching thirst for blood and mayhem all across the world?

yes and then we have incidences where 17 year old boys can walk down the streets with assault rifles, salute the police, gun down victims and clear sight and walk past the police again and go home like a movie ended. what is the normal?

there are a whole lot of synergies in play. First and foremost the economy is still basically at a standstill. Despite businesses being allowed to open, there is little or no new money being injected into the country. So people who have jobs and/or income are very fickle about how they spend their money. The grocery store crowds have thinned out, and the bank lines have gotten shorter. Rather than jitneys rushing through the streets, breaking all the rules and speed limits, they are now driving at a snails pace (would you have ever place a bet on that happening?) praying for a passenger to pick up. Is it fear of riding the bus or have persons still sheltering in pace or after the lockdowns, have persons, if only temporarily learnt to get around without using the bus system? have they learned to shop without needing a delivery system? But most retaielrs will tell you, despite reopening sales are foo by at least 40%, especially with the hotels still closed and schools not being physically opened. So will it get worse before it gets better?