... the high starch and fried food based Bahamian diet is very unhealthy and contributes to most of our health care problems. Bahamians are quick to adopt the bad habits of other countries and very slow to implement the good. So while this research might shed some light on a vexing problem, a pill or shot is not the solution, but lifestyle changes, which means nothing much will change here are home.
... when Cuba eventually opens up because of pressure from this US government, things will get even worse. The days of sitting down to make money are gone. Our tourism product sucks! Prices are too high, service is poor and too many uncouth and poorly dressed people interacting with tourists. People are going to have to adapt or get left behind.
... except US inflation is down significantly compared to the the same time last year and fuel prices are down at the pumps in Nassau as well. That can only mean that our governments policies are keeping inflation high.
... not sure why people are shocked! Hospital staff are a reflection of society at large. People perform tasks without real interest, respect for human life or empathy! People go to their jobs but only work when being watched! Otherwise they slack off or spend time on their cell phones. Our society is sick, we have lost our way because we walked away from the principles that made us unique as a people: we respected God and others!
... he sure played a pivotal role in making private healthcare unaffordable for the masses by driving up the costs of medical care. Good quality healthcare does not have to be as expensive as it is at Doctors Hospital!
... it seems that people do not understand the concept of a contract. The period of time for which he agreed to work ended and can only be renewed if both parties agree. No explanation has to be given for not renewing it. Once he has been paid in full there is nothing to discuss! Obviously, it could have been handled in a better way though!
... NHI is unsustainable and an absolute waste of government funds! The government is paying private doctors to perform the same services that could be performed at public clinics. In other words paying twice for the same service. Many collect cheques and don't see the volume of patients they should. They are also paying private labs millions of dollars per month to run unnecessary tests that patients want because it is "free". Bahamians still don't realize that free means somebody has to pay for it, and then they want to complain about rising prices and higher taxes!
... stupid is as stupid does! No worries, the more-ons will be back at it tomorrow morning weaving through traffic like they are insane. They could always transport prisoners well before and after high traffic times, but not before causing a few fatalities of innocent drivers trying to get to or from work!
joeblow says...
... parents should be more stressed that their children are not learning enough to be functional adults in society, either from home or at school!
On School run stress: 15% quit or change their job
Posted 8 January 2026, 3:57 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... the high starch and fried food based Bahamian diet is very unhealthy and contributes to most of our health care problems. Bahamians are quick to adopt the bad habits of other countries and very slow to implement the good. So while this research might shed some light on a vexing problem, a pill or shot is not the solution, but lifestyle changes, which means nothing much will change here are home.
On Bahamian researcher: Obesity drugs may prevent colorectal cancer
Posted 8 January 2026, 3:55 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... this country needs **fewer** constituencies and MP's, not more!
On St James and Bimini seats created in boundaries report
Posted 8 January 2026, 3:50 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... when Cuba eventually opens up because of pressure from this US government, things will get even worse. The days of sitting down to make money are gone. Our tourism product sucks! Prices are too high, service is poor and too many uncouth and poorly dressed people interacting with tourists. People are going to have to adapt or get left behind.
On 90 percent of Port Lucaya merchants ‘struggle to survive’
Posted 6 January 2026, 2:22 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... except US inflation is down significantly compared to the the same time last year and fuel prices are down at the pumps in Nassau as well. That can only mean that our governments policies are keeping inflation high.
On PLP chairman: US inflation driving Bahamas cost of living crisis
Posted 6 January 2026, 2:17 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... not sure why people are shocked! Hospital staff are a reflection of society at large. People perform tasks without real interest, respect for human life or empathy! People go to their jobs but only work when being watched! Otherwise they slack off or spend time on their cell phones. Our society is sick, we have lost our way because we walked away from the principles that made us unique as a people: we respected God and others!
On 'Mom cried for help - but no one came'
Posted 6 January 2026, 1:58 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... he sure played a pivotal role in making private healthcare unaffordable for the masses by driving up the costs of medical care. Good quality healthcare does not have to be as expensive as it is at Doctors Hospital!
On Dr Charles Diggiss to step down as Doctors Hospital CEO in 2026
Posted 28 December 2025, 4:08 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... it seems that people do not understand the concept of a contract. The period of time for which he agreed to work ended and can only be renewed if both parties agree. No explanation has to be given for not renewing it. Once he has been paid in full there is nothing to discuss! Obviously, it could have been handled in a better way though!
On ‘Blindsided’ - Groundsman fired after 43 years on Paradise Island
Posted 18 December 2025, 5:51 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... NHI is unsustainable and an absolute waste of government funds! The government is paying private doctors to perform the same services that could be performed at public clinics. In other words paying twice for the same service. Many collect cheques and don't see the volume of patients they should. They are also paying private labs millions of dollars per month to run unnecessary tests that patients want because it is "free". Bahamians still don't realize that free means somebody has to pay for it, and then they want to complain about rising prices and higher taxes!
On NHI providers claim financial stress over delayed payments
Posted 17 December 2025, 7:40 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... stupid is as stupid does! No worries, the more-ons will be back at it tomorrow morning weaving through traffic like they are insane. They could always transport prisoners well before and after high traffic times, but not before causing a few fatalities of innocent drivers trying to get to or from work!
On 5 in hospital after prison bus crash
Posted 17 December 2025, 7:34 p.m. Suggest removal