It won't change it, but celebrating something that demeaned and oppressed ones race demonstrates approval and agreement. At the very least Bahamians should stop celebrating these people and their legacy.

"Reckon with" is not the same as apologize. If they can't navigate or accept the negative history of the monarchy's past, they shouldn't carry on these traditions of being celebrated on a national level for simply existing. Just as former colonies want to no longer accept these traditions or celebrate their existence and are making that choice to end it. And whether you agree or not, the Royal descendants have benefitted & continue to benefit from the massacre of native indians, stealing of land and centuries of free & brutal labor. Black Bahamians 'cry' over this because celebrating this history is demeaning to our existence and demonstrates approval of the past. They can't have it both ways.

You're being used to show the world how likeable Will & Kate are and how not racist Will is in the aftermath of several problematic comments from him. The only 'opportunity' here is to show how much the black people loved being colonized & celebrate the history of being colonized.

How does the symbolic string improve the lives of Bahamas? It doesn't either. But at least the younger generation will feel no obligation to dress up, prance around & entertain the offspring of colonizers simply for being born ehile footing their hefty accomodations bill. As Europe continues to show how indifferent they are to black & brown, at least these black people won't have to continue this irrelevant tradition of honoring colonization.

I feel the same way. Even though she has all of these immediate needs, she is not being proactive. This puts an air of entitlement over her plea for help. There are thousands more in her situation finding way to help themselves, first and foremost. But I hope she, and all who are in need, get some assistance.

Wasnt that already addressed? I believe their mortgage payments will be deferred for three months.

In Italy families have no chance at a funeral because the mortality rate has been extreme. I hope the Bahamas took enough precautions that this will not be the case. But the husband needs bury his wife now rather than waiting on the unknown. He can always celebrate her life, but he may not have the opportunity to provide her with the service he wants.

I think adults who keep secrets like these, rather than taking action are the real threat to children. There needs to be a law making it mandatory for schools, medical professionals, family and neighbors to report suspected abuse. To hinge these childrens safety on the lockdown is absurd. What about Easter, summer or Christmas breaks? Children should spend more time and feel safe within their families. If school is their "safe" space, then their home lives need to be corrected, lockdown or not.

People who want alcohol will find a way. So they have now created the unnecessary tasks of policing what adults do in their homes; and also tracking "illegal" suppliers. How are they going to keep all these violators six feet apart in a crowded cell? I have to wonder how much of this is based on personal values than practicality. The lockdown shouldnt be manipulated to test dictatorial boundaries.

This was almost a well written piece, until it got to the final paragraphs. This is where the writer took predictable form of devaluing, actually removing, personal responsibility for a segment of society. Whether an individual speaks only creole in an English speaking country, decides to stick it out with an abuser in lieu of homelessness or subsists in an "informal" (i.e illegal, unregistered) economy...its their decision. The provisions made for the masses already includes them. The government cannot however, enforce common sense or good choices or appear to legitimize illegal transactions by making special provisions for these groups. When these adults want or need assistance, I'm sure they will seek it out.