I’m not sure what point the previous commenters are making? Because these developments happened during Mr. Ingraham’s Administration means he can’t comment? Any future concerns raised by residents of this nation are null and void? Let’s grow up people, The Bahamas is not just FNM and PLP, the results of our last election, with the strong showing of a third party should be a wake up call to that notion.

If we are to truly be a nation where local government is supported, respected and actioned then the local government’s position should have considerable impact. The GTC Council, representing their community, has not sanctioned this project in its present form and Mr. Ingraham is correct in his assessment and suggestion.

Listen to the people.

Mr. Curry now owns this parcel of land, he should be given an opportunity to improve on his investment, however he, like all of us has to do so within the confines of sensible community trust to the local environment and circumstances. The project has to ‘fit the location’!

Clearly its time for us to provide zoning laws within our communities. To often inappropriate business establishments pop up in residential communities etc etc, spoiling an otherwise tranquil neighborhood. Let’s advance in an environmental intelligent way…

Mr. Neil Watson raises some important issues facing residents of our country, especially young business people.

I while I can appreciate Mr. Hernandez situation, if a homeowner is willing to lease Mr. Watson a slip and all he needs is “management approval”, then he should be granted that. Not allowing Mr. Watson to use a dock slip that is leased to him is plainly stifling competition, an anathema to ‘capitalism’. I assume Mr. Hernandez and Mr. Capo are capitalist?🤔

Competition improves standards, and The Bahamas, especially Bimini, can surely use improved standards. Mr. Watson’s operation is over half a century old and has an excellent reputation. There should be enough visitors to ‘go around’.

Let’s see if Mr. Randy Rolle, a Biminite, and Mr. Davis who represents ’the people’ can amicably resolve this one(?)🤞🏽

Interestingly “…he waved at Leroy Major, the New York consul general of the Bahamas, as he entered court.”

Is it standard procedure for the Bahamas Consul General to attend court appearances for Bahamian citizens? Does Mr. Gardiner have a substantial government/national post?

So many may see it as a wink & a nod 😉 that “we have your back”👍🏽…🤔

I don’t have much faith in the US legal system just now, unless you’re wealthy or politically connected, however they have no qualms convicting foreigners so I’m certain he will be thoroughly punished. However will it lead to repercussions here at home, and more importantly reform to our shenanigans?

Thanks Santa!

Now if we can start by fixing our nepotism and corruption disease, then maybe we would be able to accomplish a few of these pie in the shy proposals👌🏽👀

Indeed…great observation.

The government attempts at reducing food cost on certain items has resulted in chaos within the VAT system while simultaneously making it extremely difficult for businesses to comply with their tax regime. A policy having some items as “zero” or “exempt” only complicates the situation while also allowing those folks who can afford to pay VAT the same benefits.

If they would simply implement the system designed to help financially disadvantaged families, giving them a pre-paid limited dollar amount credit card (voucher) uploaded monthly, then it will be targeted to those truly in need. That way VAT can be “10%” on all items in the stores.

Mr. Bowe is making sense!

Maybe simply levelling the utility covers with the roadway could effect a positive change and reduce the pothole effect on our vehicles.

Many people, depending on their job title, are expected to work and function in less than ideal and even difficult circumstances. This is especially so for those in the healthcare field, as well as military or police officers whether their parents or other family members want it to be otherwise.

What has been described in this article is an example of those circumstances and begs the question: “do the ones complaining not know what they signed up for?” This is why these professionals deserve of respect, admiration and REWARD when they carry out their mandate as they did through the COVID pandemic, with every hurricane and natural disaster we have ever faced. So while we can always do better, let’s not reduce our young men and women to a cadre of mediocrity.

Interesting observation.

Maybe there should be an investigation about this project. Who benefits? etc etc.

As for other hospital projects by our government none more problematic than the delays encountered by the present A&E redevelopment at our PMH. Excuses abound! However it is a great example why Bahamians should have No faith in this $300M project even if we ignore all the great points mentioned in this article and by previous folks, including the very doctors and nurses who will run the facilities…