Yes, ". It's sad it's taken a pandemic event for the populace to understand the value."
That said, it is nice to see the renewed interest. I hope this can be sustained and nurtured so that food sovereignty becomes a way of life for us. I also hope that we adopt the latest techniques in organic and sustainable farming so that we can refrain from poisoning ourselves and the planet while serving our fellow citizens and becoming a part of the earth, again, for our health and mental well being.

The editor asks, "Are we so willing to betray our fellow Bahamians? Our women? All for a foreign investor’s deep pockets?"
This is the wrong question. The proper question is, "Are we so willing to betray our fellow Bahamians? Our women? All for a few dollars in our own pocket?"
Answer; Yes, as we have for many years now and our papers have evidenced over and over.

Profits rose by 43% to equity shareholders at Colina last year. To those of us who don't believe their should be anyone or any company standing in between us and the doctor, or that there should be no profits in the health care industry, should this make us happy for our people, or just happy for the Colina shareholders and their executive officers?
Just asking.

Agree 100%.
However, if we haven't come together before, in many other dire situations, what will prompt us now?

Must not have been in the government's suggestion box.

Nib 'Pumps $67m' Into Local Economy.
Didn't they "take it out' of the economy in the first place?

Could you be more specific? You mean the tree huggers who seem to be the only ones to take the health of our planet seriously?

I truly hate politics, but is this administration thinking, or just reacting? The only thing I have seen are changing policies that do nothing to keep social distancing as a priority. It seems more about controlling people than keeping us safe. Is this a tendency of authoritarian personalities?

I have no problem with fisheries being open.
But, if Mr. Maillis is advocating allowing fishermen to transit back and forth between the Family Islands and Nassau, he should be stopped in his tracks. Is this the industry which the health of our nation should rest upon? Hardly. Everyone in this country should realize that we all play a part in keeping each other safe. This is a combination of education and responsibility. I realize it is politically incorrect to say so, but the fishermen would be the last group of Bahamians to entrust with anything. There should be no travel between the Family Islands and Nassau except for the absolute essential food and medicines. If fishing needs to stop for the duration, so be it. This is not the only business in The Bahamas to be impacted. Play your part. Be responsible. Just looking at the piles of immature conch, the short crawfish market, and the state of most fishing boats, there is little to suggest that fishermen care about their fellow and future Bahamians in the least. Do Family Islanders need to be put at risk for the sake of fishermen?

Many Bahama7s still have their heads up their arses. How come we don't see you comment on anything else other than this death sentence for The Bahamas? A paid shill for the oil company. Great work Bahama7.
Good article? Which part? The part about Florida reps voicing their opposition? Or the part about an oil spill. Given the stellar reputation of the oil industry, ALL Bahamians will be able to retire once Mr. Potter and his slippery crew find our black gold and share it with us.