I Just a thought. If the government decides to legalize recreational marijuana use, will it make the current pot dealers the authorized and exclusive outlets. One would hope not, but a precedent has been set in the numbers business, and all previous illegal businesses are now legal. You are absolutely correct, Bismark.

Homes like the Good Samaritan are a much needed entity in the Bahamas. They are the only places, other than the Geriatrics Hospital, that provide care and shelter for senior citizens, who are sick, are not cared for by their families, and for the most part are destitute. Having visited both homes (there was one on Bernard Road), It is evident that without the care of Dr. Capron and his staff, most of these people would perish. They receive a small subsidy form government, and irregular payments from family members of the residents, as well as NIB payments from those who are paid these. These funds are not sufficient to keep the facilities operating; pay staff members; utilities; purchase food, medicine and diapers, and they rely heavily on donations to keep their doors open. Because of the nature of their operation, BEC/BPL were no doubt compassionate in dealing with them. Perhaps Government should allow entities such as this to operate free of utility, and tax fees. People from all facets of society find themselves residents at these places, and many of them are from the Family Islands (Long Island included sheeprunner12). They turn no person away as long as there is a bed for them, and in most cases become the family of their residents, as visits from blood family members are few and far between (if at all). I commend Dr. Capron and all like him who provide this service to our community, and urge all who are able, to assist these institutions as much as possible with whatever donations they can afford. One never knows whether or not you or a family member may end up a resident at one of them.

As I said before, call the tow truck yourself. Be ready to defend yourself because right is not right for all the people yet. Some still break the law with impunity, and no consequence, while others are made to pay the piper.

Bruce, why don't you call the wrecker yourself. I've done it many times and it worked fine for me.

You may be right on that one, Screwed. So far he seems confused as to what his functions are.

Mr. Collie there is no need to grace this political has been, hot air buffoon, with a response.

No Screwed. They should brought before the courts for collusion, receipt of kickbacks, and failure to perform due diligence. They pissed away the shareholders money, and you can rest assured that more than one of them were paid handsomely for these crony loans. Criminal prosecution is what they deserve.

Same old SH-T. How could you foolishly think that a company who is owed money on chairs ordered by the previous owners, would ship them to the new owners, who say they have no legal responsibility to, and have not paid them, and many other creditors. No Bahamian company would deliver them. So pay up; re-order from another supplier, or stay closed. This is only one of many such instances to come.

This individuals rental history at the old airport and the new one will be a matter of record for the courts, and the truth will be revealed. It is common knowledge that she owes BOB millions, and is in arrears there (non-performing), so it could lead one to think that there are rental arrears. It surprises me that someone of her age, and credit history, could obtain financing from the bank unless it was cash secured. Any of us who has surpassed the age of 65 will find out that, for borrowing purposes, you don't qualify for long term loans, or for that matter any loans that are not secured by liquid assets. She did though. If the Minister or the Board lied, the QC should take action against them on behalf of his "wronged" client. Lets see what assets BOB will sell to cover her advances. Or maybe there is no truth to her debt to BOB either. Time will tell.

Bahamar (and Atlantis) both requested permission to supply their own electricity, but were forced to attach themselves to BEC/BPL unreliable grid. The generators supplying New Providence were purchased years ago, are nightmares to maintain, and expensive to run. I agree with IkalikI that the problem has not been addressed by successive PLP and FNM governments dating back to the seventies. I hope this time the FNM can get it's act together and really address the issue. Meantime, they better rent some additional generating plants. This summer is going to be a scorcher and power cuts have become almost a daily occurrence. People are tired of the same lame excuses by the power company and the government.