This shouldn't be too hard to do. All you have to do is buy a number and the printed receipt says it all...and it does not say anything about "charges for surfing the web". It big and bold right there. The number you played and if you win, the directions brisk and bold on the receipt for how to collect "your winnings". Commish confused.
I couldn't agree more. This was my first thought. Why is our Government proposing a new Parlamentary complex costing millions of dollars when we still have Family Islanders that are living in primitivie conditions? Surely lighting the runway of an airport is a far more pressing issue. The fact that the island is far away is no excuse. My condolences to the families of those who were affected.
I read the first written article which quoted the gentleman verbatim and I too got the "twisted" impression - I was like, "WTH!". After listening to the above audio, however, I am sorry but I DO agree that his words were printed in such a way that a reader would get a certain impression especially when reading the part about "you cannot send no woman to me, except to learn" which I understood to be a general statement by someone who has probably had women sent to his hotel room for pleasure when visiting certain places. The written quote in my mind gave the impression that his host had sent someone to his room and this was a direct barb at the host.
It is obviously difficult to print words with the proper inflection to give the impression made by the actual speaker and hence written quotes can be subject to misinterpretation. I am glad that The Tribune put the audio on for clarification but again this is just my personal opinion.
I agree Turtlepond. That's why the "qualified" Bahamian don't come home because the foreigners have eaten up all the best jobs. This is a very good incentive by this Government. It will force the private entities to do better.
Finally, I have something to like this Government for. This is long overdue! Go Fred!!! Now we need to go higher up the chain. Unfortunately I don't think average Bahamians will be rushing to fill these vacancies (maids and gardeners) although on the other side of this, the illegal foreign element may finally be frustrated out of the country - we hope!
I do not agree with you, wachawant. It is not the FNM that sullied the word "referendum". It is the Government. The PM put his foot in his mouth from the word "go" when he said the Government has no horse in the race and then proceeded to advocate by his actions and words for a "yes" vote. When I hear the word "referendum" I now associate it with something stupid and senseless so if I were this present administration, I would stay away from holding any more referendums for a while. We are still reeling from the last one and the taste in our mouths is not very good at this time.
jackbnimble says...
Too funny! Can't wait to see how this turns out!
On JUST IN: Court of Appeal judges dismiss web shops' appeal
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jackbnimble says...
This shouldn't be too hard to do. All you have to do is buy a number and the printed receipt says it all...and it does not say anything about "charges for surfing the web". It big and bold right there. The number you played and if you win, the directions brisk and bold on the receipt for how to collect "your winnings". Commish confused.
On Police force launches web shops Investigation
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jackbnimble says...
I couldn't agree more. This was my first thought. Why is our Government proposing a new Parlamentary complex costing millions of dollars when we still have Family Islanders that are living in primitivie conditions? Surely lighting the runway of an airport is a far more pressing issue. The fact that the island is far away is no excuse. My condolences to the families of those who were affected.
On UPDATE: Minister releases statement on Mayaguana runway crash
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jackbnimble says...
I read the first written article which quoted the gentleman verbatim and I too got the "twisted" impression - I was like, "WTH!". After listening to the above audio, however, I am sorry but I DO agree that his words were printed in such a way that a reader would get a certain impression especially when reading the part about "you cannot send no woman to me, except to learn" which I understood to be a general statement by someone who has probably had women sent to his hotel room for pleasure when visiting certain places. The written quote in my mind gave the impression that his host had sent someone to his room and this was a direct barb at the host.
It is obviously difficult to print words with the proper inflection to give the impression made by the actual speaker and hence written quotes can be subject to misinterpretation. I am glad that The Tribune put the audio on for clarification but again this is just my personal opinion.
On Nation of Islam leader's claim of mischief despite accuracy of speech report
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jackbnimble says...
Yeah. Sure.
On Mitchell defends foreign trips
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jackbnimble says...
I agree Turtlepond. That's why the "qualified" Bahamian don't come home because the foreigners have eaten up all the best jobs. This is a very good incentive by this Government. It will force the private entities to do better.
On The Editor responds on permits: Government is crossing the line
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jackbnimble says...
Finally, I have something to like this Government for. This is long overdue! Go Fred!!!
Now we need to go higher up the chain. Unfortunately I don't think average Bahamians will be rushing to fill these vacancies (maids and gardeners) although on the other side of this, the illegal foreign element may finally be frustrated out of the country - we hope!
On Foreign minister seeks to deny work permits
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jackbnimble says...
I do not agree with you, wachawant. It is not the FNM that sullied the word "referendum". It is the Government. The PM put his foot in his mouth from the word "go" when he said the Government has no horse in the race and then proceeded to advocate by his actions and words for a "yes" vote. When I hear the word "referendum" I now associate it with something stupid and senseless so if I were this present administration, I would stay away from holding any more referendums for a while. We are still reeling from the last one and the taste in our mouths is not very good at this time.
On Exploratory oil drilling ahead of referendum
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jackbnimble says...
Perhaps he's pandering to the group for the cameras?
On Christie pledges to investigate deaths personally
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jackbnimble says...
He got a call from the PM who promised to "investigate the matters personally".
On Commissioner on custody deaths
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