In addition, Mr. Galanis, YOU being formerly from the PLP are in a good position to heal another wound which was created by your former leader saying he would not allow "a country within a country" and heal the divide between Nassau and Freeport. Freeport people are Bahamians also - but they are treated like outside children or even traitors by the government. The Govt seems to be engaged in a pissing contest with the Port Authority, which has been to the detriment of all of us (a big reason we needed to implement VAT) - and it has done nobody any good.
If the Govt thinks they can do a better job managing Freeport than the Port Authority is doing - let them demonstrate their prowess in the neighboring East End or West End communities - or both. If they make one of those communities better than Freeport, I will be the first to jump on the bandwagon to get the Port out of our lives.
He supports the ban. He is only saying he wishes that the Bahamian business person who makes plastics could be given some time to sell off his inventory. He is standing up for a Bahamian business person. I know generally speaking that is not allowed. But he is correct here in everything he says (and I usually disagree with this dude).
Absolutely correct - especially about U.S. only concerned about their mainland. There have been many reports showing clearly that the Bahamas is being overtaken by Haitian persons and by Chinese business. The U.S. is perfectly aware of this. In the case of The Pointe, they simply rolled over and played dead and decided to move their embassy instead of telling the Bahamas when the work permit was applied for - that if it is approved - they will shut down the preclearance at the airport - or some other drastic measure.
They did nothing. And continue to do nothing, and allow our government to sell us to the merchant ships - of Haiti and China (and there are PLENTY merchant ships from Haiti, don't be fooled). We continue to operate for nearly a decade with a U.S. Ambassador.
Apparently the "threat" of a rogue nation 70 miles off their shore is actually not at all a threat to them. Their defense department must have analyzed the situation and concluded that.
Mr. Galanis, we have suggested over and over again that Haitians wear condoms. They refuse, and continue to engage in a "breeding war" against us. They are trying to outnumber us in every way they can - by immigration and procreation at the same time. Since they are obviously trying to destroy us and our culture, how can we not despise them?
Why should we not wish to survive and for our children to survive? Isn't that human nature - to wish for your offspring to survive?
Don't bother to find out. It is just one of MANY things swept under the rug. No Freedom of Information Act has been implemented - so why is he worried about Bahamians having information?
Bahamians aren't worried about it. If they were they would likely march along Bay Street demanding their voices be heard. Oooops - wait a minute. Nobody would march behind any leader who puts together a march now - people would assume he/she was just running a Senate campaign. My bad.
Rastas should be free to practice their religion. Our govt doesnt even have time to think about such trivial matters. Would they please get on to dealing with the business of the country before we all drown in problems?
LOL. Mr. Henfield, just in case the US decides to strike Iran - have you sent any Ministry of Agriculture personnel over there to help in the goat counting? We would certainly want to know how many goats could be affected by a potential strike.
"Mr Cargill also said the board is assessing the island's current needs. "We're having a series of meetings to determine what is needed where in order for us to supplement the supplies on the ground in Abaco," he assured them.
lol. lol. lol. Keep having your meetings. If you continue until mid August - we can just shift the focus to hurricane preparedness. AND there won't hardly be anybody living back in Abaco by then anyway (since there would be no help from you) - so the crises won't really affect too many people. Good strategy.
Mr. Hoyte - the Haitians have already had all of their lands cleared (nice govt contracts for the cleanup efforts for them). Now you - as a Bahamian - have to just now start the begging process.
Begging Bahamians. That should be our new nickname. Maybe in your next life, you will be born in Haiti and have nothing to worry about. Good luck.
TheMadHatter says...
Or you have the alternative of voting for the other 2 parties who have been in multiple times and they have been so successful - right?
On DNA leader: Crime is out of control
Posted 12 January 2020, 5:23 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
In addition, Mr. Galanis, YOU being formerly from the PLP are in a good position to heal another wound which was created by your former leader saying he would not allow "a country within a country" and heal the divide between Nassau and Freeport. Freeport people are Bahamians also - but they are treated like outside children or even traitors by the government. The Govt seems to be engaged in a pissing contest with the Port Authority, which has been to the detriment of all of us (a big reason we needed to implement VAT) - and it has done nobody any good.
If the Govt thinks they can do a better job managing Freeport than the Port Authority is doing - let them demonstrate their prowess in the neighboring East End or West End communities - or both. If they make one of those communities better than Freeport, I will be the first to jump on the bandwagon to get the Port out of our lives.
Action - not words.
On Former MP: Bahamas needs to heal racial divide
Posted 11 January 2020, 8:49 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
He supports the ban. He is only saying he wishes that the Bahamian business person who makes plastics could be given some time to sell off his inventory. He is standing up for a Bahamian business person. I know generally speaking that is not allowed. But he is correct here in everything he says (and I usually disagree with this dude).
On PLP Deputy backs plastics ban, but says transition period should have been longer
Posted 11 January 2020, 7:21 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Absolutely correct - especially about U.S. only concerned about their mainland. There have been many reports showing clearly that the Bahamas is being overtaken by Haitian persons and by Chinese business. The U.S. is perfectly aware of this. In the case of The Pointe, they simply rolled over and played dead and decided to move their embassy instead of telling the Bahamas when the work permit was applied for - that if it is approved - they will shut down the preclearance at the airport - or some other drastic measure.
They did nothing. And continue to do nothing, and allow our government to sell us to the merchant ships - of Haiti and China (and there are PLENTY merchant ships from Haiti, don't be fooled). We continue to operate for nearly a decade with a U.S. Ambassador.
Apparently the "threat" of a rogue nation 70 miles off their shore is actually not at all a threat to them. Their defense department must have analyzed the situation and concluded that.
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Posted 11 January 2020, 7:17 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Mr. Galanis, we have suggested over and over again that Haitians wear condoms. They refuse, and continue to engage in a "breeding war" against us. They are trying to outnumber us in every way they can - by immigration and procreation at the same time. Since they are obviously trying to destroy us and our culture, how can we not despise them?
Why should we not wish to survive and for our children to survive? Isn't that human nature - to wish for your offspring to survive?
On Former MP: Bahamas needs to heal racial divide
Posted 11 January 2020, 7:12 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
You have a point - due to our experience historically, I don't see why Bahamians should expect the government to do anything. Good point.
On 'More could be done to help'
Posted 8 January 2020, 3:20 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Don't bother to find out. It is just one of MANY things swept under the rug. No Freedom of Information Act has been implemented - so why is he worried about Bahamians having information?
Bahamians aren't worried about it. If they were they would likely march along Bay Street demanding their voices be heard. Oooops - wait a minute. Nobody would march behind any leader who puts together a march now - people would assume he/she was just running a Senate campaign. My bad.
On Sands calls for govt to agree bigger total for victims of Dorian
Posted 7 January 2020, 7:26 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
Rastas should be free to practice their religion. Our govt doesnt even have time to think about such trivial matters. Would they please get on to dealing with the business of the country before we all drown in problems?
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Posted 7 January 2020, 7:21 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
LOL. Mr. Henfield, just in case the US decides to strike Iran - have you sent any Ministry of Agriculture personnel over there to help in the goat counting? We would certainly want to know how many goats could be affected by a potential strike.
On US-Iran conflict being monitored
Posted 7 January 2020, 7:18 p.m. Suggest removal
TheMadHatter says...
"Mr Cargill also said the board is assessing the island's current needs. "We're having a series of meetings to determine what is needed where in order for us to supplement the supplies on the ground in Abaco," he assured them.
lol. lol. lol. Keep having your meetings. If you continue until mid August - we can just shift the focus to hurricane preparedness. AND there won't hardly be anybody living back in Abaco by then anyway (since there would be no help from you) - so the crises won't really affect too many people. Good strategy.
Mr. Hoyte - the Haitians have already had all of their lands cleared (nice govt contracts for the cleanup efforts for them). Now you - as a Bahamian - have to just now start the begging process.
Begging Bahamians. That should be our new nickname. Maybe in your next life, you will be born in Haiti and have nothing to worry about. Good luck.
On 'More could be done to help'
Posted 7 January 2020, 7:16 p.m. Suggest removal