As much as Bahamas Air disappoints, I wouldn't want to see it go and I don't think most Bahmians realize how blessed we are to have a national airline. When the only options are corporate for-profit airlines then prices will rise and we'll start seeing various consumer-unfriendly practices like variable pricing, tiers, no complementary baggage (even in cabin) etc. Prices will rise, and routes to family islands without profitable passenger volumes will be removed.
Bahamas Air adds to the competition, I'd rather the government own and subsidize them than have to do the same for private airlines. We don't have the population to create a truly competitive market (if such a thing really exists).
For example, Canada has a population of +40 million, and multiple times per year private companies 'shakedown' the government for money, reduced regulations, tax breaks, etc. And the workers and public see no benefit, it goes to the owners, executives, and shareholders. They threaten that the company will otherwise go out of business and people will lose jobs and the public will lose the services (even the grocery stores). Canadian companies that were once public but later privatized include Air Canada, Telus, Petro-Canada, etc., and every province's utility was once publically owned (telecommunications, electricity, water).
None of this was good for the public in the long run. One of the provinces still has public telecommunications and telephone plans in that province are 50% cheaper even the for-profit private telecoms operating in that province compared to the same services those same private companies charge in provinces without a public company competing against them.
The Police too busy sitting in air-conditioned cars and offices and waiting in line at Bamboo Shack. Instead of walking around and interacting with the community.
Police presence isn't about just showing up to push people around and after the crime is already done. Proactive crime prevention requires the police to have daily interactions with the regular life of the community.
Money can't fix this. What is done is what matters. But that's what the politicians are after, money to spend on other things. Then these leaders will fly to other countries when things get bad here.
How much money from Dorian-related aid went to the actual impacted people? Can we get an independent auditor to report on the conversion rate? Every $1 of aid resulted in how much $ in benefit to the persons impacted and the families of those who died. We need some quantitative facts based on real-world data. How was the aid distributed? Some statistical analysis not just feelings and politics.
We've investigated ourselves and found no personal wrongdoing. However, we've identified areas that need additional funding to improve and avoid issues in the future. These funds will come from an increase in taxes or loans. Thank you Bahamian people we intend to do right by you and correct the issues caused by (insert the opposite political party plp/fnm). It was not us that caused this. We're going to fly to the COP30 to beg for climate change money to spend on ourselves and our business colleagues.
We're a nation for sale. How many criminals are operating here? Foreigners like Peter Nygard, SBF, etc. were only brought to justice because the USA and Canada came after them in our borders. Do we forget the USA was investigating Sebas Bastian for money laundering and not even a week later the Bahamian Government appointed him as an ambassador which carries some protection/awkwardness for the USA to investigate another country's ambassador
True. The current situation punishes honesty. If most of the working people's lives are propped up by corruption/deals/stealing etc. Then it's not as obvious and united that the pay/economics of the work Bahamians is not livable. The locals can't afford to live in their country. You need to beg, have connections, be wrapped up in some shady schemes
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As much as Bahamas Air disappoints, I wouldn't want to see it go and I don't think most Bahmians realize how blessed we are to have a national airline. When the only options are corporate for-profit airlines then prices will rise and we'll start seeing various consumer-unfriendly practices like variable pricing, tiers, no complementary baggage (even in cabin) etc. Prices will rise, and routes to family islands without profitable passenger volumes will be removed.
Bahamas Air adds to the competition, I'd rather the government own and subsidize them than have to do the same for private airlines. We don't have the population to create a truly competitive market (if such a thing really exists).
For example, Canada has a population of +40 million, and multiple times per year private companies 'shakedown' the government for money, reduced regulations, tax breaks, etc. And the workers and public see no benefit, it goes to the owners, executives, and shareholders. They threaten that the company will otherwise go out of business and people will lose jobs and the public will lose the services (even the grocery stores). Canadian companies that were once public but later privatized include Air Canada, Telus, Petro-Canada, etc., and every province's utility was once publically owned (telecommunications, electricity, water).
None of this was good for the public in the long run. One of the provinces still has public telecommunications and telephone plans in that province are 50% cheaper even the for-profit private telecoms operating in that province compared to the same services those same private companies charge in provinces without a public company competing against them.
On Flights cancelled and passengers stuck after sickout
Posted 20 December 2024, 1:19 p.m. Suggest removal
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The Police too busy sitting in air-conditioned cars and offices and waiting in line at Bamboo Shack. Instead of walking around and interacting with the community.
Police presence isn't about just showing up to push people around and after the crime is already done. Proactive crime prevention requires the police to have daily interactions with the regular life of the community.
On Mom beaten in the street: Woman’s legs broken in broad daylight attack as people watched on
Posted 18 December 2024, 11:53 a.m. Suggest removal
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Fire this guy
On ‘Davis must act and end political games’
Posted 4 December 2024, 10:22 a.m. Suggest removal
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Money can't fix this. What is done is what matters. But that's what the politicians are after, money to spend on other things. Then these leaders will fly to other countries when things get bad here.
How much money from Dorian-related aid went to the actual impacted people? Can we get an independent auditor to report on the conversion rate? Every $1 of aid resulted in how much $ in benefit to the persons impacted and the families of those who died. We need some quantitative facts based on real-world data. How was the aid distributed? Some statistical analysis not just feelings and politics.
On Pinder warns international court The Bahamas will ‘cease to exist’
Posted 3 December 2024, 5:20 p.m. Suggest removal
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Let me save everyone some time by jumping ahead:
We've investigated ourselves and found no personal wrongdoing. However, we've identified areas that need additional funding to improve and avoid issues in the future. These funds will come from an increase in taxes or loans. Thank you Bahamian people we intend to do right by you and correct the issues caused by (insert the opposite political party plp/fnm). It was not us that caused this. We're going to fly to the COP30 to beg for climate change money to spend on ourselves and our business colleagues.
On Minnis: It’s time for a full inquiry
Posted 3 December 2024, 5:02 p.m. Suggest removal
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gangsters
On Pintard: ‘We would end political appointments in uniformed branches’
Posted 2 December 2024, 10:23 a.m. Suggest removal
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gangsters paradise
On Auto dealer brands gouging ‘impossible’ with price control
Posted 30 November 2024, 6:57 p.m. Suggest removal
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We're a nation for sale. How many criminals are operating here? Foreigners like Peter Nygard, SBF, etc. were only brought to justice because the USA and Canada came after them in our borders. Do we forget the USA was investigating Sebas Bastian for money laundering and not even a week later the Bahamian Government appointed him as an ambassador which carries some protection/awkwardness for the USA to investigate another country's ambassador
On 'Politician paid $2m in cocaine scheme'
Posted 27 November 2024, 5:19 p.m. Suggest removal
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True. The current situation punishes honesty. If most of the working people's lives are propped up by corruption/deals/stealing etc. Then it's not as obvious and united that the pay/economics of the work Bahamians is not livable. The locals can't afford to live in their country. You need to beg, have connections, be wrapped up in some shady schemes
On 'Politician paid $2m in cocaine scheme'
Posted 27 November 2024, 5:13 p.m. Suggest removal
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Selling out the country. It's been happening for decades. We have little/no Bahamian middle class.
On ‘High alert’ on security firms illegally hiring foreigners
Posted 19 November 2024, 4:25 p.m. Suggest removal