Unfortunately, the previous Administration in the United States allowed illegal immigration to run rampant, all the while lying about the situation at the border. As a result, change is taking place. In some cases it is moderate in it's action and in other cases it not moderate in its action.
Sir Ronald along with others must realize that unchecked illegal immigration has negative impacts on nearly everything (health care, schools, housing, food banks, wages and most importantly crime). The current Administration in the United States is implementing needed change. It will level out and there will be some adjustments to the process. However, the vast majority of Americans agree with addressing illegal immigration and the problems associated with it.
Sir Ronald should understand that this is part of the change and it likely will settle itself out.
The problem with BPL is not simply an Abaco outage or disruption. The lack of reliable power at a reasonable cost impacts all of us across the nation. Inept leadership, bureaucracy, and a lack of a downright will to improve, leaves us with a poorly run, undependable energy supply. We certainly have the ability to ensure power facilities are well equipped and reinforced with backup equipment that is operative when needed. But, it seems that BPL routinely fails the minimum amount of preparedness. This falls squarely on the senior leadership, mid level management, and field level supervisors/technicians who know of the gaps and fail to get them addressed. While financial restitution might be warranted it does not solve the problem.
Illegal immigration warrants rapid removal in most countries. Compound that with additional criminal activity and there will be an intervention. Nothing more and nothing less.
JohnQ says...
Unfortunately, the previous Administration in the United States allowed illegal immigration to run rampant, all the while lying about the situation at the border. As a result, change is taking place. In some cases it is moderate in it's action and in other cases it not moderate in its action.
Sir Ronald along with others must realize that unchecked illegal immigration has negative impacts on nearly everything (health care, schools, housing, food banks, wages and most importantly crime). The current Administration in the United States is implementing needed change. It will level out and there will be some adjustments to the process. However, the vast majority of Americans agree with addressing illegal immigration and the problems associated with it.
Sir Ronald should understand that this is part of the change and it likely will settle itself out.
On WORLD VIEW: Suspension of US Visas: a moment that calls for clarity, calm, and (hopefully) cooperation
Posted 23 December 2025, 6:23 p.m. Suggest removal
JohnQ says...
Agreed.
On Outages costing Abaco thousands
Posted 11 December 2025, 2:39 p.m. Suggest removal
JohnQ says...
The problem with BPL is not simply an Abaco outage or disruption. The lack of reliable power at a reasonable cost impacts all of us across the nation. Inept leadership, bureaucracy, and a lack of a downright will to improve, leaves us with a poorly run, undependable energy supply. We certainly have the ability to ensure power facilities are well equipped and reinforced with backup equipment that is operative when needed. But, it seems that BPL routinely fails the minimum amount of preparedness. This falls squarely on the senior leadership, mid level management, and field level supervisors/technicians who know of the gaps and fail to get them addressed. While financial restitution might be warranted it does not solve the problem.
We are better than this.
On Outages costing Abaco thousands
Posted 11 December 2025, 12:46 p.m. Suggest removal
JohnQ says...
Well said Porcupine. Spot on.
On Bahamians ‘being driven out of financial services’
Posted 6 December 2025, 4:36 p.m. Suggest removal
JohnQ says...
When building codes and health standards are ignored and disregarded, the result is what we have witnessed at Arawak Cay.
The area has unrealized potential. Time will tell if a turn around can be made.
On FRONT PORCH: The sad decline, but continued promise of Arawak Cay
Posted 21 November 2025, 8:48 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnQ says...
Deflection and a non response from the authority on "domestic and international rules based order". LOL.
On US trans deportee now 'lost in limbo'
Posted 13 November 2025, 3:05 p.m. Suggest removal
JohnQ says...
Please enlighten us further on domestic and international rules based order. LOL.
On US trans deportee now 'lost in limbo'
Posted 13 November 2025, 9:03 a.m. Suggest removal
JohnQ says...
Illegal immigration warrants rapid removal in most countries. Compound that with additional criminal activity and there will be an intervention. Nothing more and nothing less.
On US trans deportee now 'lost in limbo'
Posted 12 November 2025, 5:19 p.m. Suggest removal
JohnQ says...
A sickening example of poor management, grift, and corruption. There are no words that can express my true sadness at this situation.
On Nurse suspended for speaking out on PMH
Posted 7 November 2025, 7:58 p.m. Suggest removal
JohnQ says...
More rambling nonsense from "Columnist" Charlie. The Tribune can do better.
On STATESIDE: White House demolition linked to $230M claim
Posted 24 October 2025, 9:21 a.m. Suggest removal