What caused the fire? Who is getting fired if it was negligence? How much damage will be done to the economy because of this? Why can't we put 65-100 million into renewable/ more efficient energy versus buying hotels to be a drain on the taxpayer? Can't the government do something temporarily about vat on electricity? Oh wait they collect more taxes the higher our bills are. Maybe this wasn't an accident.
Please do not talk about soil. Some countries grow things in the desert. The grocery stores throw away all the produce that gets burnt at the dump that could be composted. Seaweed cleaned off the beaches to look pretty for the tourists could be composted. Anything paper from cardboard to paper towel and egg shells can be composted. The Bahamas does not have a soil problem or fertilizer problem. We just lack the initiative to make things happen.
Castaway Cay on the southern end of Abaco in the Bahamas hardly employs any locals and is kept private and exclusive with little to no impact on the local economy at all. Disney also had another private resort on Abaco dredging a channel so big near a reef that the fill created an artificial island. They had dolphins penned up at this location for amusement and after a few years just abandoned the site leaving the buildings to go to destruction and the local area with all the environmental damage they created. This is bad news for Southern Eleuthera. This talk of jobs etc. is all for show. They will find way around hiring any locals and preventing anyone from accessing the area. These developers always find ways around things even after promising green ways and beach access and everything to deny access. One of the Bahamas most beautiful sights and we are going to turn it into a cruise terminal? The lowest bang for you buck type of tourist? What are these people smoking? Oh wait Jamaica is exporting marijuana now. We missed that boat too. *bangs head on desk*
Yep I noticed that too and I can bet you they will be severely discouraged and/or prevented from walking along the beach to the point. Time and time again I have seen developments build with the promise of public access points only to create barriers and hindrances to discourage their use. The economic benefits from the private cruise islands etc. are minimal. If it must be developed try and find a land based developer would give more bang for developing such a beautiful place.
Cant get a letter delivered on time. Perfected over 400 years ago but, we going to get digital currency and IDs right. Jokes and more jokes. More hair brain ideas building bridges to nowhere. VAT 20% here we come.
Fast food if it can be considered food is poison. Free choice yes but, people also depend on the government to defend them from snake oil salesmen. If we are going to move towards a national free health care system whether you agree with it or not people must pay for their poor choices.
bcitizen says...
What caused the fire? Who is getting fired if it was negligence? How much damage will be done to the economy because of this? Why can't we put 65-100 million into renewable/ more efficient energy versus buying hotels to be a drain on the taxpayer? Can't the government do something temporarily about vat on electricity? Oh wait they collect more taxes the higher our bills are. Maybe this wasn't an accident.
On Bahamians pay price of ‘double BPL whammy’
Posted 5 October 2018, 7:13 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
Bye bye Airbnb, hello vacation rental by owner.
On New Year's Day goal for vacation rental taxation
Posted 4 October 2018, 3:21 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
Please do not talk about soil. Some countries grow things in the desert. The grocery stores throw away all the produce that gets burnt at the dump that could be composted. Seaweed cleaned off the beaches to look pretty for the tourists could be composted. Anything paper from cardboard to paper towel and egg shells can be composted. The Bahamas does not have a soil problem or fertilizer problem. We just lack the initiative to make things happen.
On Pintard promises 'urgency' in helping farmers
Posted 2 October 2018, 11:44 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
Castaway Cay on the southern end of Abaco in the Bahamas hardly employs any locals and is kept private and exclusive with little to no impact on the local economy at all. Disney also had another private resort on Abaco dredging a channel so big near a reef that the fill created an artificial island. They had dolphins penned up at this location for amusement and after a few years just abandoned the site leaving the buildings to go to destruction and the local area with all the environmental damage they created. This is bad news for Southern Eleuthera. This talk of jobs etc. is all for show. They will find way around hiring any locals and preventing anyone from accessing the area. These developers always find ways around things even after promising green ways and beach access and everything to deny access. One of the Bahamas most beautiful sights and we are going to turn it into a cruise terminal? The lowest bang for you buck type of tourist? What are these people smoking? Oh wait Jamaica is exporting marijuana now. We missed that boat too. *bangs head on desk*
On Disney 'second best' to Foundation's retain all
Posted 29 September 2018, 8:46 a.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
Yep I noticed that too and I can bet you they will be severely discouraged and/or prevented from walking along the beach to the point. Time and time again I have seen developments build with the promise of public access points only to create barriers and hindrances to discourage their use. The economic benefits from the private cruise islands etc. are minimal. If it must be developed try and find a land based developer would give more bang for developing such a beautiful place.
On INSIGHT: Disney’s plan ‘no cause for alarm’
Posted 24 September 2018, 3:51 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
Can't make this sh$ t up
On Union asks for BPL to bring back redundant staff on contract
Posted 20 August 2018, 6:53 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
Cant get a letter delivered on time. Perfected over 400 years ago but, we going to get digital currency and IDs right. Jokes and more jokes. More hair brain ideas building bridges to nowhere. VAT 20% here we come.
On Central Bank targeting digital B$ in 30 months
Posted 4 August 2018, 9:16 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
Sounds like it will be an amazing deal for everyone except the general public.
On Deal imminent to get BPL 'out of dark ages'
Posted 28 July 2018, 11 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
More government spending/programs after VAT increase. VAT 20% here we come. Government cannot help themselves.
On $20m loan to help young unemployed find work
Posted 27 July 2018, 1:39 p.m. Suggest removal
bcitizen says...
Fast food if it can be considered food is poison. Free choice yes but, people also depend on the government to defend them from snake oil salesmen. If we are going to move towards a national free health care system whether you agree with it or not people must pay for their poor choices.
On Minister 'not wavering' on fast food taxation
Posted 25 July 2018, 8:37 p.m. Suggest removal