The first step to fixing a lot of these problems is real complete accessible freedom of information. Every government dollar spent should be accounted for and posted publically for all to easily see how the money is being used (wages, contracts, service orders, expenses, etc.) Why do we accept government secrecy? We don't have a need for secrecy, we are not developing secret weapons of war or cutting-edge advanced technologies. Government secrecy benefits a very small group and harms the average Bahamian's quality of life.
They're doing great. I got my passport renewed 1 week after applying in 2024. The government should celebrate and promote this so that other agencies see that performance is noticed, appreciated, and rewarded.
Bahamians just like to complain. What are they comparing BahamasAir to? What are their expectations and is it reasonable?
For example: a round-trip flight from NAS to Miami in January is $390 with BahamasAir. The next closest and equivalent aircraft is JetBlue which is 17% higher cost and doesn't offer the same services as BahamasAir because JetBlue is a low-cost carrier business model meaning they charge for everything. So JetBlue only allows 2-checked bags per passenger at an additional $60 each. No complimentary inflight refreshments (even basic drinks or snacks).
So the actual next closest equivalent to BahamasAir is American Airlines whose ticket price is double BahamasAir. So what are people complaining about? We are blessed. We have an airline that is culturally Bahamian. Otherwise, you can go pay double the price and complain to some American who thinks you're weird trying to bring 5 oversized bags weighing +100lbs and they don't care because it's not their job nor do they relate to Bahamians. You take the good with the bad. BahamasAir is more on time than the average Bahamian.
And when crap hits the fan like COVID we have a national airline that can bring our people back home.
God bless our airline and I hope they pay our citizens more so they can raise their Bahamian families and spend money at Bahamian businesses (of course lots will go to the USA too).
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This area needs to be privatized and held to normal business standards (health, safety, building codes, fire protection, and safety).
On Electrification of Potter’s Cay to take up to a year
Posted 31 January 2025, 1:22 p.m. Suggest removal
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Apparently. This is a glimpse of who our leaders are.
On Coleby-Davis responds to backlash over viral video
Posted 30 January 2025, 1:04 p.m. Suggest removal
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The first step to fixing a lot of these problems is real complete accessible freedom of information. Every government dollar spent should be accounted for and posted publically for all to easily see how the money is being used (wages, contracts, service orders, expenses, etc.) Why do we accept government secrecy? We don't have a need for secrecy, we are not developing secret weapons of war or cutting-edge advanced technologies. Government secrecy benefits a very small group and harms the average Bahamian's quality of life.
On Medics say govt treats them as ‘easily replaceable’
Posted 16 January 2025, 1:54 p.m. Suggest removal
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Exactly. They cook the food but don't want to eat it and wouldn't serve it to their loved ones. Slop for us five-star restaurants for them.
On PM slams health staff over strike
Posted 16 January 2025, 1:36 p.m. Suggest removal
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Agreed. It goes against the spirit of the event.
On Junkanoo groups upset over ‘biased’ judging system
Posted 15 January 2025, 4:07 p.m. Suggest removal
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Well said
On Christie: My govt started work on GBPA
Posted 13 January 2025, 10:36 a.m. Suggest removal
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The first part of my previous post is sarcastic and absurd on purpose.
On Union to fight against Vybz Kartel concert
Posted 6 January 2025, 12:08 p.m. Suggest removal
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Yes, We should only listen to Bahamian music like "Who let the dogs out". This will produce intelligent Bahamians with integrity.
Step aside and let the people vote with their wallets.
On Union to fight against Vybz Kartel concert
Posted 6 January 2025, 11:53 a.m. Suggest removal
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They're doing great. I got my passport renewed 1 week after applying in 2024. The government should celebrate and promote this so that other agencies see that performance is noticed, appreciated, and rewarded.
On ‘Complaints at passport office down by 80 percent’
Posted 1 January 2025, 2:36 p.m. Suggest removal
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Bahamians just like to complain. What are they comparing BahamasAir to? What are their expectations and is it reasonable?
For example: a round-trip flight from NAS to Miami in January is $390 with BahamasAir. The next closest and equivalent aircraft is JetBlue which is 17% higher cost and doesn't offer the same services as BahamasAir because JetBlue is a low-cost carrier business model meaning they charge for everything. So JetBlue only allows 2-checked bags per passenger at an additional $60 each. No complimentary inflight refreshments (even basic drinks or snacks).
So the actual next closest equivalent to BahamasAir is American Airlines whose ticket price is double BahamasAir. So what are people complaining about? We are blessed. We have an airline that is culturally Bahamian. Otherwise, you can go pay double the price and complain to some American who thinks you're weird trying to bring 5 oversized bags weighing +100lbs and they don't care because it's not their job nor do they relate to Bahamians. You take the good with the bad. BahamasAir is more on time than the average Bahamian.
And when crap hits the fan like COVID we have a national airline that can bring our people back home.
God bless our airline and I hope they pay our citizens more so they can raise their Bahamian families and spend money at Bahamian businesses (of course lots will go to the USA too).
On Flights cancelled and passengers stuck after sickout
Posted 20 December 2024, 3:31 p.m. Suggest removal