To be honest, if I was Mr. Roberts, I would have closed up my foodstores YEARS ago. To me their chain is probably (or HAS been) the MOST fair in prices, availability and working with local vendors. Why I say "has been" is because I understand there has been some new (family) management changes/additions, and I'm not up to date if that has changed any of their piorities and goals... If you think Mr. Roberts is a rip off, just look at the other foodstore chains in The Bahamas, (especially Nassau,) and imagin trying to deal with (only) them....
Unfortunately this is the cross all island Nations have to bear; trying to balance our pristine enviroment with the needs of a growing population. My thoughts is that all industrial projects and businesses should be kept in Freeport as that island already has some industrial business going on, plus the infrastructure for a duty free zone. Let's keep Andros for the tourist that fish, birdwatch and participate in other natural activities. (Aruba seems to be an island Nation that follows this protocol.)
Awsome tribute to a "little known" but a GIANT of a man to the few that DID know him. He was an astute businessman, considering his challenges in life. Love the Christmas cards he gave me and his friendly conversation as I purchased my daily paper on the way home from work each day.
Well done Peter. GREAT idea. local production of the masks and especially the plastic barriers for cashiers will go a long way in the fight against this plague... Another thought/idea. When I was in mainland China many years ago, in almost all of the taxis I took, there was a clear pactic shield that "wrapped" around the driver, (attached to the roof and the floor of the car.) There was a small space in front of the shield, (and a small hole in the rear,) to exchange funds. These would be GREAT for taxi and bus drivers. (Don't know if you saw it in the news, but a bus driver over here got coughed on by a lady standing next to him, caught the virus, and died.) Not sure the logistics of producing these "auto shields" (i.e. if you could just make 1 or 2 different sizes for every car or bus;) but you could probably make a lot of profit on them, (especially for intstillation.) Plus they SHOULD be in BIG demand. (I would want one if I was driving the public...) Maybe you could also do something "different" (say how the driver inteacts with the passengers to exchange the money,) and own the rights to it? Just saying....
buddah17 says...
To be honest, if I was Mr. Roberts, I would have closed up my foodstores YEARS ago.
To me their chain is probably (or HAS been) the MOST fair in prices, availability and working with local vendors.
Why I say "has been" is because I understand there has been some new (family) management changes/additions, and I'm not up to date if that has changed any of their piorities and goals...
If you think Mr. Roberts is a rip off, just look at the other foodstore chains in The Bahamas, (especially Nassau,) and imagin trying to deal with (only) them....
On Super Value chief: COVID vulnerable must remain home
Posted 13 August 2020, 12:22 p.m. Suggest removal
buddah17 says...
I always thought he ran an above board, honest and safe operation.
Good luck to a long time Bahamian entrepreneur...
On Stuart Cove: 'I'm no quitter'
Posted 14 July 2020, 9:25 a.m. Suggest removal
buddah17 says...
Unfortunately this is the cross all island Nations have to bear; trying to balance our pristine enviroment with the needs of a growing population.
My thoughts is that all industrial projects and businesses should be kept in Freeport as that island already has some industrial business going on, plus the infrastructure for a duty free zone. Let's keep Andros for the tourist that fish, birdwatch and participate in other natural activities.
(Aruba seems to be an island Nation that follows this protocol.)
On Don't get too excited, Andros residents told
Posted 23 June 2020, 7:12 a.m. Suggest removal
buddah17 says...
Boy you don't KNOW how much money this is going to save us...
Mussie' 'bout tousands a' dollars dem 'erry month!!!
On THE BUDGET: Govt revenues set for $900m drop, tax relief measures introduced
Posted 27 May 2020, 6:50 p.m. Suggest removal
buddah17 says...
Yeah..
But they 'teen gettin' no brakefast OR lunch dem!
On THE BUDGET: Govt revenues set for $900m drop, tax relief measures introduced
Posted 27 May 2020, 6:48 p.m. Suggest removal
buddah17 says...
Boy...
Looking at the comments one can surmise:
Bahamians one HARD set a' people!
On Returnees must pay for flight
Posted 20 May 2020, 9:20 a.m. Suggest removal
buddah17 says...
Awsome tribute to a "little known" but a GIANT of a man to the few that DID know him.
He was an astute businessman, considering his challenges in life.
Love the Christmas cards he gave me and his friendly conversation as I purchased my daily paper on the way home from work each day.
On My memory of Michael will never fade
Posted 19 May 2020, 12:01 p.m. Suggest removal
buddah17 says...
Terrible Headine. Reads as if the cops shot the lady....
On GUNNED DOWN: Widow of gangster shot dead by cops dies in GB driveby
Posted 12 May 2020, 9:09 a.m. Suggest removal
buddah17 says...
Why not buy oil (selling at a loss at the moment.) and wait for that to go back up to (say) $60 a barrel..?
billions to be made!
On Escape virus crisis through 'currency swap'
Posted 24 April 2020, 12:05 p.m. Suggest removal
buddah17 says...
Well done Peter. GREAT idea. local production of the masks and especially the plastic barriers for cashiers will go a long way in the fight against this plague...
Another thought/idea. When I was in mainland China many years ago, in almost all of the taxis I took, there was a clear pactic shield that "wrapped" around the driver, (attached to the roof and the floor of the car.) There was a small space in front of the shield, (and a small hole in the rear,) to exchange funds. These would be GREAT for taxi and bus drivers. (Don't know if you saw it in the news, but a bus driver over here got coughed on by a lady standing next to him, caught the virus, and died.) Not sure the logistics of producing these "auto shields" (i.e. if you could just make 1 or 2 different sizes for every car or bus;) but you could probably make a lot of profit on them, (especially for intstillation.) Plus they SHOULD be in BIG demand. (I would want one if I was driving the public...) Maybe you could also do something "different" (say how the driver inteacts with the passengers to exchange the money,) and own the rights to it? Just saying....
On Plastic shields to help in fight against virus
Posted 23 April 2020, 9:30 a.m. Suggest removal