Actually the Bahamas finds itself in a position Haiti was in a century ago. It has the potential to become one of the most prosperous little country on earth. But now it is being blocked and sanctioned from every avenue. Every effort is being made to prevent the wealth from reaching and benefiting the Bahamian people (guess the reason). And while the EU is placing so much focus on The Bahamas, there are member nations involved in fraud scandals involving funds multiple times the value of the country’s GDP.
When a judges hears a trial he/she hears arguments from both the offence and prosecution before an opinion is formed. And because Perry Christie and others, whom you have named, may have performed poorly in their various positions, in your opinion, it must not mean they cannot be privy to information that can help direct and guide current or even future governments. After all hindsight is often 20/20 vision
One of the greatest disadvantages a country like the Bahamas has is because there such a great political divide in the country, there is little or no consultation or communication or cooperation over party lines. And because there is such a rapid turnover in government these foreign or international bodies have the advantage by coming in and forcing their (previously rejected) agendas on newly elected (and green) government. And rather than newly elected prime ministers, like Hubert Minnis, consult with the elder statesmen and former prime members ministers, like the Hubert Ingraham and the Perry Christie’s, they choose to go it alone and deliver the country ‘up for the slaughter.’ Prematurely at that. These people have agendas set for hundreds of years. Wicked agendas at that, that are passed on from generation to generation. Take for example, one country’s intent was to control the food and energy of as many countries as possible. So they came through the Caribbean and destroyed as many farms as possible. They promoted hotel work as opposed to farm labor. Now today, some forty years later, many Caribbean countries have to rely solely on that country for food supplies. And despite several Caribbean country discovering oil or having access to cleaner and more affordable forms of energy they are almost compelled to have a foreign country manage and control their sources of energy. There were fresh fruit and vegetables market on Potters Cay. Then a company came in to fix and repair the Paradise Island bridge and this market disappeared. So now these organizations want to force the government to tax the Bahamians citizens even more. Then the loan the country even more money and more and more of th country’s revenue has to go to servicing these loans. So the country and its citizens grow poorer and poorer trying to cater to the whims and wishes of these fat cats.
Not only are there 28 deaths but there are also persons who were taken into custody in good health and came out beaten to a pulp. Many suffered kidney damage and other injuries that left them with permanent medical problems. Many or most were young males and some were innocent. And they received no compensation from the police or the government. Some cannot work and have become a life long burden to their families. And much to his credit, these type beatings diminished under the former commissioner of police. Then one must wonder how less than a handful of criminal gang leaders were responsible for at least half the murders that were occurring over the past several years. They went seemingly undetected and unfazed by the police. Executing or causing young men to be executed even under the high noon sun. And only after one or two of them were themselves murdered and attempts made on the lives of others and one or two having their lives threatened that the killings come under control. And with the police finally putting heat on other gang members and causing them to disband is the country experiencing the lowest number of murders in a two month period after probably in five years. And this is why the recent spike in police involved killings is troubling and needs full investigations and to be put in check as quickly as possible.
With more and more shoppers being migrated to credit cards by the banks, credit card fraud is also on the rise. There is a scam where the person will go into a store and attempt to use a credit card. When the assistant tries to process the card in the usual manner the card will be declined. But the scammer will give some story like they are traveling and have a lock on the card. Then they would ask the attendant to allow them to show how to process the card. They would then activate a feature on the credit card machine called ‘voice authorization ‘. The card will then come up as ‘approved ‘ and print the approved receipts. But in actuality the scammers are bypassing the approval process And instructing the machine to approve the purchase. Only when the merchants try to collect their money from the bank or look for it on their account do they realize they ‘get swing ‘. The scammers usually target stores that sell high priced items and are usually driving vehicles with rental plates. Don’t bother to call 919 because their response is ‘Go to your nearest police station and report the matter.”
The intent of a coroners investigation is not necessarily to send a police officer to jail but to bring proper and official closure to a shooting incident that resulted in death. The psychological affect on a police officer after he shoots and kills someone is not easy and it brings some relief when the coroner ruled that the shooting was justified. Secondly the public can be made aware of the facts surrounding the incident and not leave everything to rumors and speculation. Finally since police officers know there will be an investigation into any action that results in the death of an individual they are more likely to exercise caution and due diligence in the execution of their duties. In Florida, for example, any police officer involved in a shooting that results in death is required by the police association to have a legal representative present while the shooting is being investigated.
John says...
Who is Melechon?
On Bahamas 'too eager to be led to slaughter'
Posted 21 December 2017, 7:07 a.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Actually the Bahamas finds itself in a position Haiti was in a century ago. It has the potential to become one of the most prosperous little country on earth. But now it is being blocked and sanctioned from every avenue. Every effort is being made to prevent the wealth from reaching and benefiting the Bahamian people (guess the reason). And while the EU is placing so much focus on The Bahamas, there are member nations involved in fraud scandals involving funds multiple times the value of the country’s GDP.
On Bahamas 'too eager to be led to slaughter'
Posted 21 December 2017, 7 a.m. Suggest removal
John says...
When a judges hears a trial he/she hears arguments from both the offence and prosecution before an opinion is formed. And because Perry Christie and others, whom you have named, may have performed poorly in their various positions, in your opinion, it must not mean they cannot be privy to information that can help direct and guide current or even future governments. After all hindsight is often 20/20 vision
On Bahamas 'too eager to be led to slaughter'
Posted 20 December 2017, 7:10 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Then what about the farms in Abaco?
On Bahamas 'too eager to be led to slaughter'
Posted 20 December 2017, 7:06 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Sitting here waiting for Santa Claus to come down the chimney I never had.
On Migrants ‘packing up and ready to leave’
Posted 20 December 2017, 7:03 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
One of the greatest disadvantages a country like the Bahamas has is because there such a great political divide in the country, there is little or no consultation or communication or cooperation over party lines. And because there is such a rapid turnover in government these foreign or international bodies have the advantage by coming in and forcing their (previously rejected) agendas on newly elected (and green) government. And rather than newly elected prime ministers, like Hubert Minnis, consult with the elder statesmen and former prime members ministers, like the Hubert Ingraham and the Perry Christie’s, they choose to go it alone and deliver the country ‘up for the slaughter.’ Prematurely at that. These people have agendas set for hundreds of years. Wicked agendas at that, that are passed on from generation to generation. Take for example, one country’s intent was to control the food and energy of as many countries as possible. So they came through the Caribbean and destroyed as many farms as possible. They promoted hotel work as opposed to farm labor. Now today, some forty years later, many Caribbean countries have to rely solely on that country for food supplies. And despite several Caribbean country discovering oil or having access to cleaner and more affordable forms of energy they are almost compelled to have a foreign country manage and control their sources of energy. There were fresh fruit and vegetables market on Potters Cay. Then a company came in to fix and repair the Paradise Island bridge and this market disappeared. So now these organizations want to force the government to tax the Bahamians citizens even more. Then the loan the country even more money and more and more of th country’s revenue has to go to servicing these loans. So the country and its citizens grow poorer and poorer trying to cater to the whims and wishes of these fat cats.
On Bahamas 'too eager to be led to slaughter'
Posted 20 December 2017, 4:08 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
That begs the question ‘Have some gang members penetrated the police force or other government military agencies?’
On 28 deaths - but still no inquests
Posted 20 December 2017, 11:30 a.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Not only are there 28 deaths but there are also persons who were taken into custody in good health and came out beaten to a pulp. Many suffered kidney damage and other injuries that left them with permanent medical problems. Many or most were young males and some were innocent. And they received no compensation from the police or the government. Some cannot work and have become a life long burden to their families. And much to his credit, these type beatings diminished under the former commissioner of police. Then one must wonder how less than a handful of criminal gang leaders were responsible for at least half the murders that were occurring over the past several years. They went seemingly undetected and unfazed by the police. Executing or causing young men to be executed even under the high noon sun. And only after one or two of them were themselves murdered and attempts made on the lives of others and one or two having their lives threatened that the killings come under control. And with the police finally putting heat on other gang members and causing them to disband is the country experiencing the lowest number of murders in a two month period after probably in five years. And this is why the recent spike in police involved killings is troubling and needs full investigations and to be put in check as quickly as possible.
On 28 deaths - but still no inquests
Posted 20 December 2017, 11:25 a.m. Suggest removal
John says...
With more and more shoppers being migrated to credit cards by the banks, credit card fraud is also on the rise. There is a scam where the person will go into a store and attempt to use a credit card. When the assistant tries to process the card in the usual manner the card will be declined. But the scammer will give some story like they are traveling and have a lock on the card. Then they would ask the attendant to allow them to show how to process the card. They would then activate a feature on the credit card machine called ‘voice authorization ‘. The card will then come up as ‘approved ‘ and print the approved receipts. But in actuality the scammers are bypassing the approval process And instructing the machine to approve the purchase. Only when the merchants try to collect their money from the bank or look for it on their account do they realize they ‘get swing ‘. The scammers usually target stores that sell high priced items and are usually driving vehicles with rental plates. Don’t bother to call 919 because their response is ‘Go to your nearest police station and report the matter.”
On Armed robber in motorcycle helmet raids Marriott hotel
Posted 20 December 2017, 8:20 a.m. Suggest removal
John says...
The intent of a coroners investigation is not necessarily to send a police officer to jail but to bring proper and official closure to a shooting incident that resulted in death. The psychological affect on a police officer after he shoots and kills someone is not easy and it brings some relief when the coroner ruled that the shooting was justified. Secondly the public can be made aware of the facts surrounding the incident and not leave everything to rumors and speculation. Finally since police officers know there will be an investigation into any action that results in the death of an individual they are more likely to exercise caution and due diligence in the execution of their duties. In Florida, for example, any police officer involved in a shooting that results in death is required by the police association to have a legal representative present while the shooting is being investigated.
On SPECIAL REPORT: The families left in limbo
Posted 19 December 2017, 3:38 p.m. Suggest removal