"*They did make a complaint that somebody was charging them to park in that lot.*"

**Taxi drivers shouldnt be allowed to park in that same pictured location they so angry about being charged for**". For as long as I can remember, it was a pedestrian walkway, it was never ever a parking spot for anybody. It's in a very weird location, on a curve for people to be pulling in and out recklessly. But **breaking the same law they're now asking to defend them in their lawlessness**, they just started this weird practice of doing what they want. They serve into and out of that spot in a very unsafe manner.

Surprised the police havent put a stop to it sooner. I have no idea why we appointed a new commissioner. *Same as the old boss*

Sorry to say but "boards" in this country are just people with political affiliation or name recognition. Most of them just come together once a month or quarter for a nice meal. Our system of promotion to the upper ranks is broken and not all, but to a very large part, based on who you know and personality. They couldnt tell you the last time they questioned inefficiency or malfeasance.

"*the economic fallout for independent operators has been greater than expected.*

Who thought that? People have been raising the alarm about these private cays and the direction the country is going for years. **It is clear what the cruise ships want to achieve, they are in business to make money and maximize profits. It's not so clear what the government of The Bahamas is doing as they grin from ear to ear as the ships slide past.**

"*Prior to the opening of Celebration Key, Carnival cruise ships called at Freeport Harbour about 15 times per month, bringing about 350,000 persons each year.*"

Yup. At the very least someone should have tried to give an explanation for the "bruising". Things arent always being covered up, but try not so hard to make people believe there's a cover up. Give reasonable, realistic, truthful findings derived from a thorough investigation

"*Yeah, there’s some concern about the prices increasing, but it comes with new facilities. It has to be paid. It has to be paid for,”*

No customer "has" to do anything for a discretionary service. I wish these guys would learn to plan

The problem is when these guys step in the room the persons who should be asking the tough questions see dollars signs. They want to be associated with the "in" set, they want a freebie trip to the location, I recall someone being bold as to say "*I have wife and kids too*", they want an opportunity for a partnership or an offer of a high paying job....

You hear it every time.

And we get sold out everytime. The politicians know us good. "I love Disney" tshirts. I wonder how many of them still working minimum wage.... just like the people at Island Luck

"*if the so call major groups do not rush other groups may have the chance to shine who knows*"

**"*Who knows?*". That would be everybody. Everybody knows that outside of the major groups the presentation of professionally constructed, artful and completed costumes and performances is dismal at best! Everybody except yourself knows this.**

Personally I believe a separate event minus the costumes and just focused on the performance would do quite well. I believe the minister knows this too hence his 13th hour announcement that he wont permit a private event on the same day. What nonsense is that? If someone wants to have a Christmas or news years event how can govt tell them they cant? It doesnt make sense. Clearly scary reality is setting in for the minister, the major groups could return their seed funding, host a "practice" tailgate event and still have more success than the beleaguered Bay St parade

"*the Ministry of Finance and the Department of Inland Revenue are studying the issue closely*"

This is great news... they are on the case. We should expect action in 20 years

Its not worth it.

"*How does it look for all the sweetheaters to have a monthly celebration or march in the street*"

I says let's encourage them, maybe the AIDS rate will go down more.