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John says...

Can this government say if the Bahamas or any Bahamian is in threat of being physically attacked by this group or any other terrorist group?

John says...

Is Pintard willing to say publicly what the FNM will do with carnival should it become the government in 2017? #stopreviewcancel

John says...

Usually be this time the PLP government has suffered a shipwreck and their government has fallen to shreds. But that doesn't seem to be the case this lap. After every alleged scandal or misstep they same to bring out the damage control mobile and mop things up. Anyone knows that for a threat to be taken seriously, in law, it must be specific and if the administrator says he cannot recall the exact threat then whom do you believe. Everyone says Mr new bold is an honorable and honest man. Alfred Gray is like a cat and will always land on his feet.

On Why Gray was not charged

Posted 15 May 2015, 12:47 p.m. Suggest removal

John says...

This is the middle of the year and some North American States are expecting 6 inches of snow... Go figure

John says...

The debate on Climate change and global warming is so opinionated it is like trying to figure if the sun will eventually burn out and when it will happen. While there may be some evidence that there are climate changes and some warming of the oceans it is yet to be determined if these changes are cyclical or temporary. That being said there are alternative forms of energy that can significantly reduce mans carbon footprint on the planet earth. The technology for solar energy has been around for half a century but it was stifled by oil companies and oil rich countries like the U.S. because of the effect of mass use of solar energy will have on the value of their oil stocks. Solar energy does not have to be produced. It occurs naturally in the atmosphere and it's a matter of plugging into it and using it. In fact solar energy may in fact reverse the effects of global warming by taking ambient heat out the atmosphere. The simple reduction of pollution by switching to solar wind and other forms of non fossil oil power. So the forces that be tried to put an artificial barrier with the high cost of solar equipment, batteries especially. Many countries and households are beginning to realize the value of solar power despite the high cost of equipment. So it only will the cost of gas fall below $2.00 but pollution from these fuels will be reduced significantly, wiping out any arguments for global warming.

John says...

This a time when (FNM) politicians need to use their (political) skills to get the information of the PAC in the public domain. They say when you throw a rock in a crowd the one who holler is the one who get hit, so show the people what he hollering for.

On Allen says ruling leaves him vindicated

Posted 14 May 2015, 5:34 p.m. Suggest removal

John says...

Talk that curse over your own children

John says...

Yesterday Moody's reduced the city of Chicago's credit rating to junk bond status, meaning that one of the oldest towns in the union of the great United States has no credit. Many persons in the Bahamas have not felt any relief under this present government, and while many in the opposition feel that whatever progress the government made was kept within the hands of the other party, while many on that side felt that no help and hope has come to them. When you ride around the island of New Providence and see the thousands of mangoes, hanging tempting from the trees, turning bright golden yellow as they ripen, with no single human being turning nay a finger, one must wonder why hasn't Bamsi's food reach the tables of Bahamian families yet in a manner to cause the price of food to go down. We are talking about $100 million of the people's money. Why wasn't a portion of this money distributed to existing farmers to increase the yields of existing farms and create an immediate impact on the cost of food in the Bahamas. While Franky may be correct that a loot of ground work has been done and a foundation has been set to revive the economy, The FNM did not get kicked out of office for not doing any work. People were just sick and tired of being sick and tired and so they voted for a change. This government is surely finding itself in a similar position where election day may meet many voters in grave discontent. While the grass root voter may not know what is trading on BISX or how many properties are selling each month, he does know when he is unemployed, he knows when his light bill is too high or his power is disconnected or when crime is still a vexing problem, the dump still burns too frequently and the many promises made to him by his government has gone unkept. This is what will be on the minds of most voters when election day comes. If you don't believe me ask the former PM.

John says...

Like Carnival, Bah Mar will have its share of persons who want to see the project fail, for various reasons, none good as you may guess. But no one will benefit from the demise of the project.

On PM: Baha Mar not running out of cash

Posted 14 May 2015, 2:02 p.m. Suggest removal

John says...

We must not forget that the 19 y/o 'convict' claims he was wrongfully arrested and convicted. He further claims that he was severely brutalized whilst in police custody. His right to a fair appeal and his freedom to bring action against those he feels violated his rights as a citizen of the Bahamas should not be compromised or restricted by the ongoing saga with Alfred Gray. Is he going to be rearrested and resentenced or is the matter against him permanently settled? Is the manner in which his case was handled unprecedented or is it the usual practice?