A missing point is that there are a large number of people willing to pay these taxes or user fees or whatever they are called because of the very positive things the Bahamas offers as a vacation destination. These positive things should be magnified and promoted so that more tourist revenue can be generated and re-invested. Then, over time, as debt is paid down, the user fees can be reduced.
While I hope you are right, the Canadian navy is quite old and maintained only by the can-do spirit of the personnel, and, I'm at a loss to understand how parking an aging naval vessel in port is going to stop gun-related shenanigans a few blocks away.
Sounds like a whole bunch of people whose job it is to stay calm got excited.
Protests like this happen almost everywhere world leaders convene. Putting up barricades is commonly done to keep the protesters away from the attendees. But it's usually done in advance.
Next time be better prepared to let protesters have their protest and make certain no harm comes to anyone.
It would have been helpful if the article explained what role the Airport Authority plays in the various airports. And also, to clarify the difference in Nassau between the Airport Authority, NAD, the airlines, and contractors, such as Nassau Flight Services and the roles of the last three in keeping passengers and their belongings moving, regardless of the so-called strike.
The article also fails to mention that there were long line-ups at all terminals in North America yesterday, and there was no strike in progress at those terminals.
As of Saturday, July 16, 2022, the full screen rendering of the O & R does not work correctly. The maximum zoom-out (not in) has a zoom level of about 1000%. The document is completely unreadable.
ScullyUFO says...
A missing point is that there are a large number of people willing to pay these taxes or user fees or whatever they are called because of the very positive things the Bahamas offers as a vacation destination. These positive things should be magnified and promoted so that more tourist revenue can be generated and re-invested. Then, over time, as debt is paid down, the user fees can be reduced.
On Tourism ‘doesn’t need any more’ air fare fees
Posted 24 April 2023, 5:20 p.m. Suggest removal
ScullyUFO says...
In a civilized country the lack of suitable firefighting equipment is simply unacceptable.
On FAMILIES HOMELESS AFTER BIMINI BLAZE: Fire displaces eleven families as dysfunctional fire apparatus failed to bring it under control
Posted 27 March 2023, 5:06 p.m. Suggest removal
ScullyUFO says...
While I hope you are right, the Canadian navy is quite old and maintained only by the can-do spirit of the personnel, and, I'm at a loss to understand how parking an aging naval vessel in port is going to stop gun-related shenanigans a few blocks away.
On TRUDEAU PLEDGE ON AID TO HAITI – Canadian PM also promises climate change funding
Posted 17 February 2023, 2:29 p.m. Suggest removal
ScullyUFO says...
Sounds like a whole bunch of people whose job it is to stay calm got excited.
Protests like this happen almost everywhere world leaders convene. Putting up barricades is commonly done to keep the protesters away from the attendees. But it's usually done in advance.
Next time be better prepared to let protesters have their protest and make certain no harm comes to anyone.
On ARRESTS AT CARICOM: Lincoln Bain detained during Baha Mar protest, Tribune reporter’s phone taken by police officer
Posted 16 February 2023, 6 p.m. Suggest removal
ScullyUFO says...
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On Horror as teen collapses and dies playing basketball
Posted 6 January 2023, 2:29 p.m. Suggest removal
ScullyUFO says...
Regardless of your political leaning, in this case, Pintard is right. What are the implications that will affect the average Bahamian?
On CRIMINAL PROBE OF FTX LAUNCHED...while FNM wants to know if government was left exposed
Posted 14 November 2022, 10:49 a.m. Suggest removal
ScullyUFO says...
To be fair though, the cost of my travel has gone up by far more than 11.1 % in the last year, and definitely way more than I had budgeted.
On TRAVEL BUDGET SOARS FOR GOVT: $11.8m spend exceeds allocation by 11%.
Posted 14 September 2022, 4:30 p.m. Suggest removal
ScullyUFO says...
This Tribune special edition is excellent. Congratulations.
On Queen Elizabeth II – A Tribune Special Edition
Posted 10 September 2022, 9:51 a.m. Suggest removal
ScullyUFO says...
It would have been helpful if the article explained what role the Airport Authority plays in the various airports. And also, to clarify the difference in Nassau between the Airport Authority, NAD, the airlines, and contractors, such as Nassau Flight Services and the roles of the last three in keeping passengers and their belongings moving, regardless of the so-called strike.
The article also fails to mention that there were long line-ups at all terminals in North America yesterday, and there was no strike in progress at those terminals.
On STRIKERS TOLD TO GET BACK TO WORK: Govt says it won’t be bullied - as judge rules action illegal
Posted 19 July 2022, 4:33 p.m. Suggest removal
ScullyUFO says...
As of Saturday, July 16, 2022, the full screen rendering of the O & R does not work correctly. The maximum zoom-out (not in) has a zoom level of about 1000%. The document is completely unreadable.
On This week's Tribune Obituaries PDF edition
Posted 16 July 2022, 8:25 a.m. Suggest removal