Actually, my cynicism has zero bounds, Ive seen too much of how this country works. And while you may think it's only me, I once asked for advice on a business venture from a noted local lawyer and THEY said to me, don't ask noone in the Bahamas, dis a funny place. They was right. So no I don't think Mr Maura wants guest to go anywhere outside the port. They already tell them *if you chance it leave your valuables on the ship*

What happened to Toby was sacrilege, you happy because you see yourself profiting off another Bahamian's ill treatment.

Spoken just like one of the privileged. "*stop spending money on numbers!*". You have no idea of the suffering in this country. I often wondered if COVID and Dorian came to give you a heart, many man yuh people who thought th eff y were "safe" found out otherwise, maybe the universe has to send you a stronger message.

"*the president of the taxi union, Wesley Ferguson, sent out a voice note last month that seemed to be against the interests of his own members.*

*He said that it was better for a foreign business to be granted Crown land over Bahamians because Bahamians don’t always follow through on their plans – what kind of talk is that?*

Lol lol

"*He admitted there would be no extra money coming to his members because there is no road to the property and visitors will be ferried there by boat – so it was peculiar to hear him being so supportive of a business that will literally take passengers away from his members’ taxis.*"

Maybe an Indian jeweler has promised to give him luxury goods on consignment to operate a jewelry store on Bay St with valuations into the millions.... It didnt turn out well for taxi driver Leon Griffin though...

"*he argued that not all will want “to go and sit on a beach” but, instead, seek out authentic Bahamian experiences involving this nation’s culture, heritage, cuisine and other unique aspects*

Aren't they building an ampitheatre for concerts and plays and a junkanoo museum? Who are we trying to fool? They dont want cruise passengers to go past the gate

You laugh because you're on the small few Bahamians who can A Find 500 dollars and B. spare 500 dollars for shares.

Not implying that you should feel bad that you're successful, but rather that you should have empathy for your fellow Bahamian. "should". You dont have to.

Will never forget how East and Independence hill was cut down to pebbles right up to the fence in people's back yards (out of spite) to build a shopping mall. We shouldnt have to sacrifice our environment to get mega rich.

Of course not. If the Bahamas gets destroyed for the "locals" but we still making money, who cares?

Lost by your comment.

I know I've been hearing discussions about climate change most of my life, and from an online search amazingly the discussions have been going on for centuries way before our time, but according to history.com:

"*The early 1980s would mark a sharp increase in global temperatures. Many experts point to 1988 as a critical turning point when watershed events placed global warming in the spotlight*" -history.com

the one common factor over the course of those generational discussions: no country does anything significant...

If you wanted a subtle but almost earth shattering personification of that nothing it was the surprising absence of one of the greatest and most influential proponents, king Charles, from COP27, once he gained true power.

This isnt to say that climate change isnt real. I whole heartedly believe it is. From time to time I make a biblical reference not as a zealot but because it has some relevance even if you take it as "*just a fairy tale*" (which I dont)... if you want to see what climate change WILL do, just read revelations. *The earth will move off its axis, stars will fall, mountains will move out of their places.. and woe to those who live in the "isles*"... that's us on these tiny pieces of rock btw. But for the average money making power country this is and will always be "*air*". Closer to home if you want to know the Bahamas' true conviction on climate change, look at Ragged Island and go search for the fill from all the hills we cut and are cutting down..

you seriously believe this administration (or any prior) believes in climate change when they allowed someone to cut down an entire hill in Fox Hill a month ago? Everytime I drive past the thought goes through my head that that hill could have saved 1000 people

You may not like to hear it, but if we elect the leaders we've as always elected through the same process we've always used, the Bahamas will do nothing about climate change. To be honest I dont know if who we looking for exists

Nobody is going to do anything about climate change. It would cost too much and interrupt to many economies. They "might" throw a couple million here and there to appear as if they're contributing.... look at Prince Charles, once he became king he didnt even show up to COP27. Noone is going to do anything. Look at the Bahamas the biggest hypocrite going wholesale after cryptocurrency while appearing at every international microphone available asking for help against climate. Has anyone at the ministry researched cryptocurrency and energy? Noone is going to do anything because climate change is "*air*", noone can touch it or feel it, and after one abnormal storm is over people forget. Money on the other hand is constantly making

Paradise Island is a wonder, its clean, its beautiful, its quiet then you walk 2 feet to the dirty overcrowded smelly bridge. Thats the Bahamas, an economic contradiction with full fledged govt support

This is CRAZY. **The article talks about being the *sustainability lead in the caribbean* and literally not one thing communicated indicated any sustainable initiative.** Not one. All the article mentioned is how we hoped to increase the number of air polluting flights and the amount of money they were going to spend. I see why we went to the Dubai 2020 Sustainability and Innovation conference and came back bragging about how well we sang and danced.