Can the average Nassau resident even begin to imagine what the storm did to this ship? The wind and the sea surge pushed the ship 6 miles inland. Meaning if the boat came in at Prince George wharf where the cruise ship docks, the barge was pushed all the way down East Street to the Pinewood Police Station. And just imagine the sea surge was so high the ship's crew though they were still on the open sea. Do you know what tat means if that storm had hit Nassau/New Providence? Basically everything was gone. Give ThNks!
For them to have gutted the buildings to the extent which they did it may have been better to demolish and start afresh. That way the buildings could be design specific. The walls don't even appear to be concrete blocks and the floors were wooden. There is not much benefit in saving the four walls except to say you didn't demolish the buildings.
On this day in 2014 the body of 17 year Devonya was found after the teen was missing for a week. The discovery pushed the murder count to 124 or 125 for a total murder count of 127 in 2014. may her soul continue to rest in peace. Today, December 21, 2015, the murder count stands well above 140. And some suspect that the two young men who died in a "traffic accident" may also have been victims of homicide.
The ocean comes into the creek during a storm surge. While it may be impossible to stop the bridge from flooding and becoming impassable during a hurricane the causeway must be designed to withstand the force of a surge. Otherwise $6 million will go awash. Least we forget what happened to the Glass Window Bridge in Eleuthera just after it was replaced, or the bridge connecting Miami to the Florida Keys in the 1960's. Even before construction was completed.
Maybe it's time to start boycotting BEC and the gas stations and the cooking gas companies until they bring their prices down. Not in a hostile way. But by driving less, cutting back on electricity usuage as much as possible, and even utilizing alternative sources of power as much as possible until they bring their prices down. hear this: a city in Texas recently refitted its power company to use alternate forms of fuel, including wind, solar and hydro electricity. Now not only do they have the lowest power rates in the US but all power consumed between 10 p.m and 6 a.m. Is FREE! The city Iis Dallas, Texas and they now generate more power than they can utilize using mostly wind. We have the same conditions here that can make at least most of the family islands totally wind and solar powered.
a greater problem than bah mar is the fact that after some two years of record low prices for oil on the world market, Bahamian businesses and consumers alike are paying out their ears for fuel and electricity. Both fuel and power costs in the Bahamas should be at least 40% lower than what they currently are, cooking gas included. But our care less governments has allowed a small sector to reap windfall profits on fuel and has put the cost of living in the Bahamas outrageously dangerously high and has forced thousands to live below the poverty line...a scoop of icecream costs almost $5.00 damnit! If businesses were allowed to realize the reduction in fuel costs, as the world markets dictate, not only could these businesses reduce prices and pass savings on to consumers but also re-tool their businesses and even expand them as well. A scoop of icecream should not cost $5.00 damnit! If consumers get lower utility bills and a corresponding decrease in the cost of consumer goods, they will have greater purchasing power. So they spend more and the economy grows. It would not be in its current state where hundreds of businesses are going under each year. When the economy grows government collects more taxes. Because the government realizes more revenue deficit spending decreases and so does the growing,out/of/control, national debt. Everybody wins, including flowers. Flower shops that is. Bet on it! But because your. (Did I say 'your') government,for whatever reasons, including lousiness or corruption, has allowed a sector of the economy to hoard huge profits on decreased fuel, Bahamians, those who still can afford to, are still paying $5.00 for a scoop of icecream, then VAT is added damnit!
John says...
I have a suggestion for the sale of Junkanoo tickets..
On Sales slow, but officials promise a flawless Junkanoo parade
Posted 22 December 2015, 4:52 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
VAT on erryting..
On Sales slow, but officials promise a flawless Junkanoo parade
Posted 22 December 2015, 4:50 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Take a drive and see the distance
On VIDEO: Ship stranded miles inland by hurricane is relaunched
Posted 21 December 2015, 6:20 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Can the average Nassau resident even begin to imagine what the storm did to this ship? The wind and the sea surge pushed the ship 6 miles inland. Meaning if the boat came in at Prince George wharf where the cruise ship docks, the barge was pushed all the way down East Street to the Pinewood Police Station. And just imagine the sea surge was so high the ship's crew though they were still on the open sea. Do you know what tat means if that storm had hit Nassau/New Providence? Basically everything was gone. Give ThNks!
On VIDEO: Ship stranded miles inland by hurricane is relaunched
Posted 21 December 2015, 6:13 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
For them to have gutted the buildings to the extent which they did it may have been better to demolish and start afresh. That way the buildings could be design specific. The walls don't even appear to be concrete blocks and the floors were wooden. There is not much benefit in saving the four walls except to say you didn't demolish the buildings.
On Ministry denies plans to demolish academy
Posted 21 December 2015, 6:01 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
So how many persons were driving the car
On Victim's relative held for hit-and-run on suspected killer after man is shot dead
Posted 21 December 2015, 5:56 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
On this day in 2014 the body of 17 year Devonya was found after the teen was missing for a week. The discovery pushed the murder count to 124 or 125 for a total murder count of 127 in 2014. may her soul continue to rest in peace. Today, December 21, 2015, the murder count stands well above 140. And some suspect that the two young men who died in a "traffic accident" may also have been victims of homicide.
On Man dies in hospital after John Chipman Street shooting
Posted 21 December 2015, 7:42 a.m. Suggest removal
John says...
The ocean comes into the creek during a storm surge. While it may be impossible to stop the bridge from flooding and becoming impassable during a hurricane the causeway must be designed to withstand the force of a surge. Otherwise $6 million will go awash. Least we forget what happened to the Glass Window Bridge in Eleuthera just after it was replaced, or the bridge connecting Miami to the Florida Keys in the 1960's. Even before construction was completed.
On PM signs $6.5m contract for new causeway at Fishing Hole Road
Posted 20 December 2015, 10:29 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Maybe it's time to start boycotting BEC and the gas stations and the cooking gas companies until they bring their prices down. Not in a hostile way. But by driving less, cutting back on electricity usuage as much as possible, and even utilizing alternative sources of power as much as possible until they bring their prices down. hear this: a city in Texas recently refitted its power company to use alternate forms of fuel, including wind, solar and hydro electricity. Now not only do they have the lowest power rates in the US but all power consumed between 10 p.m and 6 a.m. Is FREE! The city Iis Dallas, Texas and they now generate more power than they can utilize using mostly wind. We have the same conditions here that can make at least most of the family islands totally wind and solar powered.
On Baha Mar becoming ‘huge white dinosaur’
Posted 20 December 2015, 9:40 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
a greater problem than bah mar is the fact that after some two years of record low prices for oil on the world market, Bahamian businesses and consumers alike are paying out their ears for fuel and electricity. Both fuel and power costs in the Bahamas should be at least 40% lower than what they currently are, cooking gas included. But our care less governments has allowed a small sector to reap windfall profits on fuel and has put the cost of living in the Bahamas outrageously dangerously high and has forced thousands to live below the poverty line...a scoop of icecream costs almost $5.00 damnit! If businesses were allowed to realize the reduction in fuel costs, as the world markets dictate, not only could these businesses reduce prices and pass savings on to consumers but also re-tool their businesses and even expand them as well. A scoop of icecream should not cost $5.00 damnit! If consumers get lower utility bills and a corresponding decrease in the cost of consumer goods, they will have greater purchasing power. So they spend more and the economy grows. It would not be in its current state where hundreds of businesses are going under each year. When the economy grows government collects more taxes. Because the government realizes more revenue deficit spending decreases and so does the growing,out/of/control, national debt. Everybody wins, including flowers. Flower shops that is. Bet on it! But because your. (Did I say 'your') government,for whatever reasons, including lousiness or corruption, has allowed a sector of the economy to hoard huge profits on decreased fuel, Bahamians, those who still can afford to, are still paying $5.00 for a scoop of icecream, then VAT is added damnit!
On Baha Mar becoming ‘huge white dinosaur’
Posted 20 December 2015, 9:18 p.m. Suggest removal