To: Whogothere Please see the figures of reported infection rates, death rates and deaths per million of population. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavir…. They provide valuable information and make international comparisons. These figures are widely trusted internationally.

Please see the figures of reported infection rates, death rates and deaths per million of population. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavir…. They provide valuable information and make international comparisons. These figures are widely trusted internationally.

For figures and information about the Covid-19 virus, please see the following site: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavir…. These figures provide valuable information about reported infection rates, death rates as well as deaths per million population,

Actually, there already have been some 35,240,000 diagnosed reported cases of the Covid-19 virus. The number of reported deaths attributed to the virus stands at some 1,039,000. This puts the death rate at some 3%. (Granted the figures may not be fully accurate, as in some countries they may be unreported or reported incorrectly - nevertheless, they are indicative of the seriousness of this pandemic). Despite all the health precautions being taken and the restrictions on economic and social activity - followed by many people - the virus has spread and its dangers should not be minimized. True many who have passed away are elderly. However, they should not be viewed as expendable - as they are the ones who built our countries and worked their entire lives to make their countries and societies a better place for the younger generation. International figures show that in the countries where people have taken the precautions very serious, such as Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, the death rates are much much lower than in those places where people have been lax, such as the USA. So, please continue to take all necessary heath and safety precautions.

Having a British monarch as the official head of state, is a relic from a colonialist past. It is also fundamentally undemocratic - as the position is an inherited one completely divorced from the merit principle. National dignity demands that a Bahamian should be the official head of state and not an official representative of a foreign monarch.

I totally agree. The Torii Gate is pure decorative and was meant to give the International Bazaar an international flavour. Let's not get superstitious and blame the Torri Gate for Grand Bahama's economic misfortune. Let's not take a page out of the Taliban and ISIS and start demolishing ancient monuments, just because they do not conform to the religious views of the of the people or their leaders. Let's just treat is as part of history and not insult Japanese sensitivities.In fact, let's use the Torii Gate as a symbol to encourage Japanese investment in the Island.

I totally agree. The Torii Gate is pure decorative and was meant to give the International Bazaar an international flavour. Let's not get superstitious and blame the Torri Gate for Grand Bahama's economic misfortune. Let's not take a page out of the Taliban and ISIS and start demolishing ancient monuments, just because they do not conform to the religious views of the of the people or their leaders. Let's just treat is as part of history and not insult Japanese sensitivities.In fact, let's use the Torii Gate as a symbol to encourage Japanese investment in the Island.