Congratulations, Delroy! You are an inspiration. I admire your commitment to the sport over these many years and your determination to win. Keep on running, my good man!
Dr Rodgers' comments are right on target! Hopefully, they will stimulate dialogue among all sectors of the country. We need to make healthy changes to our ways of work and living in general. Presently, I despair that we will not be able to compete on the world stage with our unhealthy attitudes. Our young people are not returning because they have better opportunity abroad, in the main, but also because they have embraced a different attitude to work and living and see that nothing has changed at home to encourage them.
I should have said that persons did not buy huge amounts of food at any one time like we see coming out of the foodstore now. You bought fresh food as required according to your budget so one or two straw baskets could carry it. Perhaps this return to a considered and measured view of spending will force us to think twice...do we really need this enormous amount of food now? We might realise a return to saving more than we spend!
When I was a child in Nassau in the 50s there were no supermarkets. The ladies or the gentlemen went to the main market on Bay Street to shop for meat, fruit and vegetables taking their big straw baskets to carry everything. The vendors used brown or white butcher paper and paper bags to secure their wares for the customer who put them into their baskets to carry home. Looks as if we need to get back to these sustainable activities including the supermarkets!
So sorry for this horrible situation affecting residents and visitors! How can we make it up for you?? Please give us another chance. Next year should be different and happier for everyone. I pray!
While the planning and preparation are being activated, review a streamlined approach to reduce/eliminate the red tape our ministries enjoy extending to simple procedures. That would certainly provide a refreshing change to getting things done. Wonder how long all this will take?
gbgal says...
Congratulations, Delroy! You are an inspiration. I admire your commitment to the sport over these many years and your determination to win. Keep on running, my good man!
On Boothe makes history with Marathon Bahamas victory
Posted 20 January 2020, 11:10 p.m. Suggest removal
gbgal says...
Dr Rodgers' comments are right on target! Hopefully, they will stimulate dialogue among all sectors of the country. We need to make healthy changes to our ways of work and living in general. Presently, I despair that we will not be able to compete on the world stage with our unhealthy attitudes. Our young people are not returning because they have better opportunity abroad, in the main, but also because they have embraced a different attitude to work and living and see that nothing has changed at home to encourage them.
On Bahamians trapped in 'double dependency'
Posted 20 January 2020, 5:05 p.m. Suggest removal
gbgal says...
I should have said that persons did not buy huge amounts of food at any one time like we see coming out of the foodstore now. You bought fresh food as required according to your budget so one or two straw baskets could carry it. Perhaps this return to a considered and measured view of spending will force us to think twice...do we really need this enormous amount of food now? We might realise a return to saving more than we spend!
On BAIC urges artisans to exploit plastic bag ban
Posted 8 January 2020, 4:23 p.m. Suggest removal
gbgal says...
When I was a child in Nassau in the 50s there were no supermarkets. The ladies or the gentlemen went to the main market on Bay Street to shop for meat, fruit and vegetables taking their big straw baskets to carry everything. The vendors used brown or white butcher paper and paper bags to secure their wares for the customer who put them into their baskets to carry home. Looks as if we need to get back to these sustainable activities including the supermarkets!
On BAIC urges artisans to exploit plastic bag ban
Posted 8 January 2020, 4:13 p.m. Suggest removal
gbgal says...
So sorry for this horrible situation affecting residents and visitors! How can we make it up for you?? Please give us another chance. Next year should be different and happier for everyone. I pray!
On Harbour Island residents and tourists criticise BPL
Posted 29 December 2019, 10:02 p.m. Suggest removal
gbgal says...
I shall always regret not having time to really know him and enjoy his wit and wisdom. Condolences to his family and friends.
On Business expert Richard Coulson dies aged 88
Posted 16 December 2019, 10:34 p.m. Suggest removal
gbgal says...
So sad. But many businesses in both islands (Abaco and Grand Bahama) are having to make similar hard decisions.
On Deep Water Cay close, deals east GB harsh blow
Posted 7 October 2019, 3:37 p.m. Suggest removal
gbgal says...
Wishing a safe and quick recovery. You have had a traumatic experience!
On Surgeons save Fred Smith’s life after paragliding horror crash
Posted 26 September 2019, 3:34 p.m. Suggest removal
gbgal says...
While the planning and preparation are being activated, review a streamlined approach to reduce/eliminate the red tape our ministries enjoy extending to simple procedures. That would certainly provide a refreshing change to getting things done. Wonder how long all this will take?
On 'We were defenceless': New ministry as Minnis says we have to prepare
Posted 23 September 2019, 11:28 a.m. Suggest removal
gbgal says...
Probably more than that! No business open, no VAT payment. No jobs, no NI payments. No imports, no Customs Duties..etc, etc.
On Govt expects revenue drop - but other nations helping
Posted 16 September 2019, 5:32 p.m. Suggest removal