There are three types of oil spill: small, medium and large. The ship can handle a small spill. Oil Spill Response Ltd is on stand by 24 hours a day. They are one of the best in the industry and will handle any medium or large oil spill. Check out this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP1Ljmu…
The only real solution to this is a mandatory financial literacy course in high school as a requirement for graduation. Otherwise, the next generation will be just as bad or worst. The flip side is that we need to get more people to save and pursue delayed gratification. Consumption can still occur but without great debt. Saving also leads to real investment and growth.
All of the comments against WTO are wrong or misleading. The data does not support Mr Roberts or the anti-WTO activists. None of their fears is realistic. By 2028, The Bahamas will be the only country in the entire world not in WTO. The cost of doing business with the rest of the world will increase substantially. Local entrepreneurs could find more barriers to international trade. Becoming a global tech hub would encur challenges. The government will not be forced to implement the world-class standards that will ultimately benefit all. Foreign Direct Investment could slow down with better options from others. The numerous disadvantages far outweigh the advantages. It is always better to have a seat at the table than be the meal on it. We need to look at the big picture than being concerned about small petty stuff.
There is nothing wrong with giving concessions. Every country in the world does it. We ought to be happy to be getting these investments at this time. There is no concession available to foreigners that are not available to Bahamians. Some times we have to stop looking for the bad in everything. Since the last election, we have seen more local and foreign investment in the country than in any other comparable period of time.
I hope they end up completely getting rid of the Blue Hills power station. It is old, expensive to operate, full of pollution, an eyesore to homes in Blue Hill Heights and noise pollution to homes in Blue Hills Estates.
JohnBrown1834 says...
There are three types of oil spill: small, medium and large. The ship can handle a small spill. Oil Spill Response Ltd is on stand by 24 hours a day. They are one of the best in the industry and will handle any medium or large oil spill. Check out this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP1Ljmu…
On Oil opponents to Gov't: 'Come to your senses'
Posted 16 November 2020, 12:54 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
The article does not state who is funding the redevelopment of the airport and who the owner will be.
On Grand Lucayan 'turn over' before end-20
Posted 16 November 2020, 12:28 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
Why is no one saying what has been done to prevent another flooding? To simply rebuild is crazy.
On 'New' Rand Memorial Hospital nearly complete
Posted 15 November 2020, 11:43 p.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
Yes. Many people have been doing that.
On Emergency Powers amendment: Masks must be worn when leaving home
Posted 9 April 2020, 3:32 p.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
The only real solution to this is a mandatory financial literacy course in high school as a requirement for graduation. Otherwise, the next generation will be just as bad or worst. The flip side is that we need to get more people to save and pursue delayed gratification. Consumption can still occur but without great debt. Saving also leads to real investment and growth.
On Politicians ignoring 'powder puff' growth
Posted 9 November 2019, 10:15 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
http://tribune242.com/users/photos/2019…
On 'Music to my ears' WTO 95% unlikely
Posted 20 October 2019, 1:48 p.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
All of the comments against WTO are wrong or misleading. The data does not support Mr Roberts or the anti-WTO activists. None of their fears is realistic.
By 2028, The Bahamas will be the only country in the entire world not in WTO. The cost of doing business with the rest of the world will increase substantially. Local entrepreneurs could find more barriers to international trade. Becoming a global tech hub would encur challenges. The government will not be forced to implement the world-class standards that will ultimately benefit all. Foreign Direct Investment could slow down with better options from others. The numerous disadvantages far outweigh the advantages.
It is always better to have a seat at the table than be the meal on it. We need to look at the big picture than being concerned about small petty stuff.
On 'Music to my ears' WTO 95% unlikely
Posted 20 October 2019, 1:39 p.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
There is nothing wrong with giving concessions. Every country in the world does it. We ought to be happy to be getting these investments at this time. There is no concession available to foreigners that are not available to Bahamians. Some times we have to stop looking for the bad in everything. Since the last election, we have seen more local and foreign investment in the country than in any other comparable period of time.
On MAR-VELLOUS: Resort unveils $300m expansion with water park
Posted 17 October 2019, 12:54 p.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
The simple solution to this is to automate everything.
On Bahamas leads region on 'convenience bribes'
Posted 26 September 2019, 7:53 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnBrown1834 says...
I hope they end up completely getting rid of the Blue Hills power station. It is old, expensive to operate, full of pollution, an eyesore to homes in Blue Hill Heights and noise pollution to homes in Blue Hills Estates.
On Blue Hills reliance hits BPL customers
Posted 6 November 2018, 6:50 p.m. Suggest removal