I do not expect a man who could not see the problems alphabetized shopping lists would cause to see the problems that will result from this decision.
My heart goes out to all family islanders for what will inevitably happen and I encourage you, please, save money for emergency medical flights to Nassau!
... people use racism as a means to cover up their ignorance, hatred and evil ways. How many black men have died under similar circumstances in the hands of black police here in this country? I never hear cries of racism then! Nor do I hear them with the high incidences of black on black crime in cities across the US.
It is a simple matter of people not respecting others, being ignorant, hateful and spiteful WHILE abusing power. Looting and destroying the property and business of innocent people can only deepen the divide or animosity cloaked in that thing called racism!
How can one call a small business non-essential when that business is essential for the owner to make a living?
All businesses that are conducted outdoors (fish vendors, car cleaning pool maintenance etc) should be allowed to reopen with social distancing, proper sanitation and masks. This virus is spread mostly by coughing, breathing and sneezing. Even without a mask, when a person coughs or sneezes outdoors the wind automatically carries away the germs. That risk is even reduced further by wearing one This significantly reduced the likelihood of getting infected, unlike if they are in an enclosed room with AC on where it cannot escape.
If there is still some concern then a schedule can be set up where different vendors would open up at specific times to ensure everybody can still make a living. The PM simply does not think about taking the stress off the small man by using common sense!
... the issue is not with the parties, but with those chosen to lead! Stalwart councilors don't make their decisions for party leaders by principles or merits, but by self interest. That will always give the electorate the short end of the stick. However, Minnis is clearly not the sharpest knife in the drawer!
... financing small businesses is not the governments business! That should be in their contingency planning! There is no assurance of existence in business, it is a survival of the fitness model that fuels the market!!
... and you can go into food stores, gas stations and pizza parlors to pick up orders, but you cannot go into a wine store to select a bottle of wine with a mask on while practicing social distancing. The man is an idiot!
joeblow says...
I do not expect a man who could not see the problems alphabetized shopping lists would cause to see the problems that will result from this decision.
My heart goes out to all family islanders for what will inevitably happen and I encourage you, please, save money for emergency medical flights to Nassau!
On ISLANDS TRAVEL GETS GO AHEAD: Block on travelling around the country to end next week
Posted 2 June 2020, 6:22 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... people use racism as a means to cover up their ignorance, hatred and evil ways. How many black men have died under similar circumstances in the hands of black police here in this country? I never hear cries of racism then! Nor do I hear them with the high incidences of black on black crime in cities across the US.
It is a simple matter of people not respecting others, being ignorant, hateful and spiteful WHILE abusing power. Looting and destroying the property and business of innocent people can only deepen the divide or animosity cloaked in that thing called racism!
On Protesters converge on White House for second straight day
Posted 1 June 2020, 12:15 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
How can one call a small business non-essential when that business is essential for the owner to make a living?
All businesses that are conducted outdoors (fish vendors, car cleaning pool maintenance etc) should be allowed to reopen with social distancing, proper sanitation and masks. This virus is spread mostly by coughing, breathing and sneezing.
Even without a mask, when a person coughs or sneezes outdoors the wind automatically carries away the germs. That risk is even reduced further by wearing one
This significantly reduced the likelihood of getting infected, unlike if they are in an enclosed room with AC on where it cannot escape.
If there is still some concern then a schedule can be set up where different vendors would open up at specific times to ensure everybody can still make a living. The PM simply does not think about taking the stress off the small man by using common sense!
On Arawak Cay, Potter's Cay vendors anxious to resume operations
Posted 1 June 2020, 9:17 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... the issue is not with the parties, but with those chosen to lead! Stalwart councilors don't make their decisions for party leaders by principles or merits, but by self interest. That will always give the electorate the short end of the stick. However, Minnis is clearly not the sharpest knife in the drawer!
On Restrictions eased as nation moves into Phase 3 of reopening
Posted 29 May 2020, 9:24 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Maybe they should stop charging $50 to cut cheques to brokerage account holders as well!!
On 50% cash use fall 'ambitious, not impossible'
Posted 28 May 2020, 8:02 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
I have come to the conclusion that Bahamian governments like being buggered!
On Lulled into a false sense of security
Posted 28 May 2020, 7:29 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... financing small businesses is not the governments business! That should be in their contingency planning! There is no assurance of existence in business, it is a survival of the fitness model that fuels the market!!
On Budget's $55m for small firms 'too moderate'
Posted 28 May 2020, 7:26 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... and you can go into food stores, gas stations and pizza parlors to pick up orders, but you cannot go into a wine store to select a bottle of wine with a mask on while practicing social distancing. The man is an idiot!
On Restrictions eased as nation moves into Phase 3 of reopening
Posted 28 May 2020, 7:16 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@moncurcool... actually the Guardian is a much better paper in terms of the quality of their journalism and editorials! Much better!!
On Restrictions eased as nation moves into Phase 3 of reopening
Posted 28 May 2020, 7:14 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... or the common sense lecture in while at home in grade one. Good one and true!!
On Restrictions eased as nation moves into Phase 3 of reopening
Posted 28 May 2020, 7:09 p.m. Suggest removal