Recovery from these types of disasters are never fast enough or sufficient enough. Government say teams are being put together to begin the restoration process. At least get the essential buildings restored and services up and running. Engage young men who are unemployed and send them down to these islands to help with the clean up and restoration (with pay of course). The benefits will be twofold as the young men will have a few months employment and have money for the upcoming holidays, while helping to rebuild Bahamas. The amazing thing is that government putting bulldozers and destroying homes that were occupied in Gambel Heights. This should have been postponed as there is now a shortage of housing in New Providence and there is no telling how many residents may have to relocate from the islands as the time frame for restoration is uncertain. We should learn from the hurricane tragedy that you don't just kick hundreds of persons out into the streets and under the elements, especially when it is raining four, five times a day in some areas. You begging for help with one hand and making people homeless with the other.
Many would agree that retailing is a shrinking industry. It will fail as a stand alone draw to downtown, but with the proper mix it can help revive Bay Street. Las Vegas had to change its marketing and product because it found that young people were not willing to spend hours in a casino gambling. They preferred the night clubs and the dining. They could gamble online and from home. It is more difficult to revive or reinvent a product than it is to create a new one. And it will be difficult to draw Bahamians back to Bay Street, especially since so many have moved further away in the South and Southwest. There is some night life being revived on Bay Street that attract young people, but again the concerns are parking and security. The problem with duty free is that it is exclusive, and if not policed properly, it can lead to unfair competition.
Government must take advantage of the fact that it has to rebuild most of the infrastructure in the Southern Bahamas. This time around it should spend wisely and construct proper facilities that can withstand, if not a strong and devastating hurricane as Joaquin, the lesser ones that frequent these islands. At least one building, school or other building, should be strong enough and flood proof enough to be a designated shelter. Start with most essential buildings and infrastructure first and spread the reconstruction over a period of two-three years. Of course the lesson from Freeport and Abaco was that a number buildings, airport included, that were rebuilt after the hurricane were damaged or destroyed by subsequent hurricanes.
So where were the tents that were donated after the 1992 hurricane? At least these can allow persons to store what they salvaged and/or be used in the relief efforts to keep donated supplies from the elements.
if you follow the recent charges (14 additional counts, to the tune of $600,000.00) this tend to suggest that the entire board of BEC, at that time, was on the take.
meanwhile in florida, where Bahamians love to shop (and eat): , "3 Aventura Mall Food Court restaurants ordered shut Live and dead roaches found at restaurants . http://www.local10.com/news/3-aventura-… . seems like the entire food court in Adventura Mall is infected with cock roaches if 15-20 was found 'one one wall' in a restaurant.
when you drive down town on any given day, not only is there a lack of parking, but you will pass over 50 police officers from the British Colonial to where the bus stop is located. Each and every single one of these officers has a traffic ticket book in his/her hand. Since most tourist don't drive in Nassau, who you think they are targeting? What subliminal message are they sending you?
John says...
Call it hurricane PLP or Dorsette. Same thing either way cry shame! Everyone who support this government should not sleep this night. Conscience!
On Residents 'hopeless and homeless' after Gamble Heights demolition
Posted 16 October 2015, 10:29 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Recovery from these types of disasters are never fast enough or sufficient enough. Government say teams are being put together to begin the restoration process. At least get the essential buildings restored and services up and running. Engage young men who are unemployed and send them down to these islands to help with the clean up and restoration (with pay of course). The benefits will be twofold as the young men will have a few months employment and have money for the upcoming holidays, while helping to rebuild Bahamas. The amazing thing is that government putting bulldozers and destroying homes that were occupied in Gambel Heights. This should have been postponed as there is now a shortage of housing in New Providence and there is no telling how many residents may have to relocate from the islands as the time frame for restoration is uncertain. We should learn from the hurricane tragedy that you don't just kick hundreds of persons out into the streets and under the elements, especially when it is raining four, five times a day in some areas. You begging for help with one hand and making people homeless with the other.
On Long Islanders losing patience with government after hurricane
Posted 16 October 2015, 6:35 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Many would agree that retailing is a shrinking industry. It will fail as a stand alone draw to downtown, but with the proper mix it can help revive Bay Street. Las Vegas had to change its marketing and product because it found that young people were not willing to spend hours in a casino gambling. They preferred the night clubs and the dining. They could gamble online and from home. It is more difficult to revive or reinvent a product than it is to create a new one. And it will be difficult to draw Bahamians back to Bay Street, especially since so many have moved further away in the South and Southwest. There is some night life being revived on Bay Street that attract young people, but again the concerns are parking and security. The problem with duty free is that it is exclusive, and if not policed properly, it can lead to unfair competition.
On Duty free saviour for ‘dying’ Bahamas retail
Posted 15 October 2015, 7:25 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Government must take advantage of the fact that it has to rebuild most of the infrastructure in the Southern Bahamas. This time around it should spend wisely and construct proper facilities that can withstand, if not a strong and devastating hurricane as Joaquin, the lesser ones that frequent these islands. At least one building, school or other building, should be strong enough and flood proof enough to be a designated shelter. Start with most essential buildings and infrastructure first and spread the reconstruction over a period of two-three years. Of course the lesson from Freeport and Abaco was that a number buildings, airport included, that were rebuilt after the hurricane were damaged or destroyed by subsequent hurricanes.
On $60m+ to rebuild: PM reveals cost of Hurricane Joaquin repairs
Posted 15 October 2015, 6:54 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
BoB scandal scared the investors away?
On Gov’t bond offering likely 20% off-target
Posted 15 October 2015, 5:55 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
So where were the tents that were donated after the 1992 hurricane? At least these can allow persons to store what they salvaged and/or be used in the relief efforts to keep donated supplies from the elements.
On Web shops donate $250,000 to Hurricane Joaquin recovery work
Posted 14 October 2015, 1:10 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
Another perfect storm...no more #PerryvsBrave, but with half the islands digging out from Joaquin, it is the right thing to do.
On PLP postpones convention
Posted 14 October 2015, 1:01 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
if you follow the recent charges (14 additional counts, to the tune of $600,000.00) this tend to suggest that the entire board of BEC, at that time, was on the take.
On Series of shootings leave six in hospital
Posted 14 October 2015, 12:34 p.m. Suggest removal
John says...
meanwhile in florida, where Bahamians love to shop (and eat):
,
"3 Aventura Mall Food Court restaurants ordered shut
Live and dead roaches found at restaurants
.
http://www.local10.com/news/3-aventura-…
.
seems like the entire food court in Adventura Mall is infected with cock roaches if 15-20 was found 'one one wall' in a restaurant.
On Minister: Bay Street ‘like a dying centre’
Posted 14 October 2015, 11:53 a.m. Suggest removal
John says...
when you drive down town on any given day, not only is there a lack of parking, but you will pass over 50 police officers from the British Colonial to where the bus stop is located. Each and every single one of these officers has a traffic ticket book in his/her hand. Since most tourist don't drive in Nassau, who you think they are targeting? What subliminal message are they sending you?
On Minister: Bay Street ‘like a dying centre’
Posted 14 October 2015, 9:51 a.m. Suggest removal