*What is the worth of being a Bahamian?* When being a Bahamian is a disadvantage to you.

What is the worth of being a Bahamian? When his professional integrity, civic-mindedness and nationalism is perceived, by his government, with apprehension and denunciations of criminal intent, for the sole rationale that you are a Bahamian!

What is the worth of being a Bahamian? when you are disrespected, ignored and made to feel that your natural concerns for your interest are an annoyance.

What is the worth of being a Bahamian? When the fight for equality, opportunity and a chance to participate in building our country is met with sceptical and painful rejection.
**What is the worth of being a Bahamian?**

BASIC proposes to deploys modular security systems which protect vehicle registration documents and license plates against manipulation, forgery and theft. Its cutting-edge RFID technology makes it possible to retrieve accurate vehicle data in still and moving traffic, or remotely access by enforcement agencies.

Bahamas Auto Safety and Inspection Centre Co., Ltd (BASIC) is proposing to enter into a Public-Private Partnership (the Build Operate Transfer “BOT” approach) with the Bahamas Government to provide a holistic re - launch of the Road Traffic Department. Major highlights of the Public–Private Partnership that will benefit the Government and the Bahamas are as follows:
• Up to 9 (nine) Modern “State of the Art” Facilities and Amenities for all the major islands
• Ownership of facilities, electronic file/ data licenses, IT infrastructure and all testing equipment at end of 20-year agreement.
• Security and maintenance of contract will be the responsibility of private partner.
• Road Traffic operations will follow International best practice comprises efficient techniques, methods, processes.
• Facility will ensure that drivers met the minimum acceptable standard for roadworthiness.
• Continuous testing and monitoring of excessive pollution and vehicle exhaust emission systems.
• Great possibility to generate other sources of revenue as a result of a comprehensive safety initiative.
• Creation of over 300 jobs.
• Eliminate total Cost of consumables.
• Eliminate fraud and unauthorised access to secure government documents
• Increase corporate governance
• Have measurable, accurate revenue streams

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...even the biggest sin by the FNM is small in comparison to the PLP's years of corruption ...just ask the good folks at PPP1 why the owners at their proposed project location weren't going along with the deal!!!

Re: Traffic Accident In South Eleuthera!
Forgive me for continuing to stress the importance of a complete annual/biannual Technical Inspections of Motor Vehicles in The Bahamas (particularly, in the case of second hand/used tourist related rental and transport vehicles) it is important that these vehicles undergo Technical Mechanical Inspections to detect and report faults to owners during their vehicle’s annual scheduled inspections. The inspection report will help to minimize the risk of accidents; these accidents, as they continue to occur, will again shed light on our countries management of road and vehicle safety, not only for our citizens but for our guests who are becoming more exposed to remote locations in our country.

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A Problem Begging to Be Fixed ..but who is adding up the cost to the Bahamian People surely not the former DPM and his latest 8 million dollars fix that have more holes than ever before. .....

A former Bahamian Commissioner of Police once said "some people don't like your family name" in response to a presentation I was making to members of the police force some years ago that came to an abrupt stop. As I was being escorted to the exit by this former Commissioner, he casually said ..."this is a tough bunch, some don't like your family name, some don't like how you dress, and some don't like your politics.
This reminds me of a more recent experience I had with a former deputy Prime Minister who I met late one night at a restaurant off Poinciana Drive where the former DPM eats dinner. The former DPM met with me very briefly receiving a copy of a proposal that I had presented to the Road Traffic Department to introduce Preordic Technical Inspection of vehicles in the Bahamas. The DPM asked that I meet him at his office the following week which a group from my team did, including someone near to his Election campaign from Cat Island.
But with all the effort, and the will to contribute to my country, a 300-page presentation conveniently went missing, vanished in thin air – with a personal message “you are a diehard” referring to my long history of supporting the opposite local political party. So, as mystery turned into wonder we all learnt that a group with close ties to the former governing party suddenly had a similar proposal that miraculously made its way all the way to the floors of Parliament with terms to again burden the Bahamian people with more Millions, a PPP as they called it - One MP described the deal as "the perfect example" we all remember the headlines:-
"A $25m public-private partnership (PPP) to establish a new Road Traffic Department headquarters on Tonique Williams Darling Highway, but many of the sins of the Christie administration are yet to be told specifically the sins at the RTD"
How convenient after losing that fateful election, who would be the one standing so forcefully in defence of the so-called PPP this rape of the Bahamian people's pockets - must I ask? His words say it all "One would expect you would have seen some sense of urgency to make a decision as to what the administration is going to do or not do on the matter,"
Words that have such a familiar sound, so bold that they didn’t take the time to change the wording – they say their proposal "develop a new administration building and vehicle inspection centre. The project was expected to include a "world-class, 30,000-square-foot administrative facility, vehicle inspection bays with full car lifts, and accommodations for a state-of-the-art information technology system," or is it just a coincidence that these words are so recognizable or may be words that originated from a familiar lost proposal.

I will let you decide on this one.

hahaha ...Yes! he should know he is the one that did all the digging :) And the dead do find a way to talk.

Great Point, Suggestion Already Presented to Government:

“The Company” would be willing to expand the Drivers Ed Program, at its main location; by developing an Advanced Driver’s Course, should sufficient space be made available for such development. The Advanced Driver’s Course allows New Learners a safe enclosed environment to achieve driving competence upon being issued driver’s permit.
In Addition, The Advanced Driver’s Course can be used to Re-assess licensed drivers – driver competence as directed by the Court System or Police Road Traffic Division.
Other markets for the Driver’s Program are segmented into a series of groups based on their individual needs and different demographics. These segments are:
• Beginner drivers.
• Adult drivers.
• Drivers under a court order
• High schools.
• Commercial drivers

It is also the Legal Responsible of The Government of The Bahamas to ensure that every Motor Driven Vehicle, on our streets, meet some basic form of Roadworthiness Inspection Standards through the implementation an annual PTI Inspection.

The Periodic Technical Inspection (PTI) of vehicles is part of a scheme designed to ensure that vehicles are in good condition from the point of view of safety and the environment during their use.

Recently the government signed a deal with EAA Company Limited to ensure that the second-hand vehicles being imported from Japan to The Bahamas are safe and roadworthy based on local standards, (but there are no local standards for roadworthiness in the Bahamas)

Vehicle inspection as viewed by the Europian Union (EU):

A properly maintained and fully functioning vehicle meeting all safety requirements is less likely to be involved in a road accident.
Roadworthiness checks not only make sure your vehicle is working properly, but they are also important for environmental reasons and for ensuring fair competition in the transport sector.

There are 2 types of assessment: on-the-spot roadside inspections and periodic checks, where owners have to take the vehicle to a specialist centre.

Periodic checks
EU law ensures that most vehicles and trailers are inspected at regular intervals. It provides a basis for checking that vehicle throughout the EU are in a roadworthy condition and meet the same safety standards as when they were first registered.

These checks cover brakes, emissions and the vehicle's overall condition. Drivers may also be required to produce recent inspection reports or proof the vehicle has passed the mandatory roadworthiness test.

Safe vehicles play a critical role in averting crashes and reducing the likelihood of serious injury. The United Nations World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations sets safety standards for motor vehicles and provides a legal framework that Member States may apply voluntarily. Vehicles that meet the requirements of these standards are less likely to be involved in road traffic crashes and, in the event of a crash, are less likely to cause serious injury. However, only 40 countries currently meet all priority safety regulations. - the Bahamas do not currently meet all priority safety regulations.

This is a totally unnecessary loss of life, there must be an immediate intervention where the public is protected from their own irresponsible acts, this car should not have been on the streets in this condition (with tires at this advanced level of ware) needless to say, speeding on tires in this dangerous condition. ...as a country, we have to correct this as a matter of urgent national policy - our condolences to the family.

Bahamas Auto Safety and Inspection Centre Co., Ltd.