For those who believe in the power of prayer, lets pray that our PM gets an infusion of heavenly wisdom! We have seen how well he has done without it!!
Even before any budget cuts government should review and cancel any multimillion dollar contracts (where they won't be penalized), if possible. $17 million on drones never seemed like a good idea!
They should then consider getting rid of the national health program (NHI) and other such social entitlement programs which is a drain of multiplied millions on the Treasury! Its time to trim the fat or let the ship sink!
@Clamshell… the option is to test BEFORE coming here (as noted above) and bring an official document, if not then test when they have arrived and make a decision from there (not being able to leave the property is an option)!
The worlds largest producers of wheat flour, grain, rice, potatoes, safflower oil and other food items have started to significantly reduce export of these items. The short term is not a problem, but what happens if this coronavirus issue extendes 6 -12 months,we may not be able to import flour to bake bread!
… the virus cannot be "eradicated" as there is no cure, nor can it be prevented as there is no vaccine. There are only two options: 1) lockdown in some form- which prevents people from getting infected and becoming immune to the disease or dying WHILE preventing large amounts of sick people from overwhelming hospital services or 2) doing nothing which allows people to get exposed, 80% will have no issues and become immune to the disease but the vulnerable will die. Based on the amount of mass gatherings we have had in this country, most people have probably already been exposed, so we need to do antibody tests for those people and sent them back to work! Then lets see what happens!
The simple reality is that at this point most people in Nassau in particular, have probably already been exposed to this virus. 80% of people who have it will have no symptoms. Once people have had it, there are less people who can catch it!
There is no evidence thus far that those who had it can get it twice so, we can get ahead of the game if the government institutes antibody testing for locals. Those who have already had the virus can go back to work! You can then open to tourists with the prerequisite that they have antibody testing to confirm that they already had the infection as well. This can be done at home or at the airport in a special booth as they arrive. This would allow for a phase based approach to opening up for tourists again! This also give the government the opportunity to negotiate a harder stance with increased benefits from the cruise ship industry, because they need ports to go to. Why am I wasting my time, those idiots in government will do the exact opposite and we will be no better off at the end of this thing!
We must help those who are UNABLE to help themselves, but must we help those who are unwilling to help themselves? Those who like an handout, but not a hand up and how does one differentiate? This country cannot move forward until this fundamental question is properly addressed!
joeblow says...
For those who believe in the power of prayer, lets pray that our PM gets an infusion of heavenly wisdom! We have seen how well he has done without it!!
On PM announces limited opening for auto parts, hardware and home stores
Posted 19 April 2020, 9:19 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
It is sad when hopelessness gets so bad that people can see no other way out!
I suspect the cause of death is hanging, but I'll leave that to the experts!
On Man found hanging from tree on Cowpen Road farm
Posted 19 April 2020, 9:18 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Even before any budget cuts government should review and cancel any multimillion dollar contracts (where they won't be penalized), if possible. $17 million on drones never seemed like a good idea!
They should then consider getting rid of the national health program (NHI) and other such social entitlement programs which is a drain of multiplied millions on the Treasury! Its time to trim the fat or let the ship sink!
On Govt lines up budget cuts amid economic hardship
Posted 18 April 2020, 7:16 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@Clamshell… the option is to test BEFORE coming here (as noted above) and bring an official document, if not then test when they have arrived and make a decision from there (not being able to leave the property is an option)!
On Tourism has 'no choice' to devise virus safeguards
Posted 18 April 2020, 12:23 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
… if that generation does not fear God and have common sense, nothing will change!
On Left in tears as she pleads for a little help
Posted 17 April 2020, 10:26 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The worlds largest producers of wheat flour, grain, rice, potatoes, safflower oil and other food items have started to significantly reduce export of these items. The short term is not a problem, but what happens if this coronavirus issue extendes 6 -12 months,we may not be able to import flour to bake bread!
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles…
These dimwits are always behind the eight ball!
On Pintard: Purchasers don't foresee scarcity of food in short term
Posted 17 April 2020, 10:21 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
"Expanded" testing should have been started one month ago!
On Expanded testing to begin
Posted 17 April 2020, 7:13 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
… the virus cannot be "eradicated" as there is no cure, nor can it be prevented as there is no vaccine. There are only two options: 1) lockdown in some form- which prevents people from getting infected and becoming immune to the disease or dying WHILE preventing large amounts of sick people from overwhelming hospital services or 2) doing nothing which allows people to get exposed, 80% will have no issues and become immune to the disease but the vulnerable will die.
Based on the amount of mass gatherings we have had in this country, most people have probably already been exposed, so we need to do antibody tests for those people and sent them back to work! Then lets see what happens!
On Expanded testing to begin
Posted 17 April 2020, 7:06 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The simple reality is that at this point most people in Nassau in particular, have probably already been exposed to this virus. 80% of people who have it will have no symptoms. Once people have had it, there are less people who can catch it!
There is no evidence thus far that those who had it can get it twice so, we can get ahead of the game if the government institutes antibody testing for locals. Those who have already had the virus can go back to work! You can then open to tourists with the prerequisite that they have antibody testing to confirm that they already had the infection as well. This can be done at home or at the airport in a special booth as they arrive. This would allow for a phase based approach to opening up for tourists again! This also give the government the opportunity to negotiate a harder stance with increased benefits from the cruise ship industry, because they need ports to go to. Why am I wasting my time, those idiots in government will do the exact opposite and we will be no better off at the end of this thing!
On Tourism has 'no choice' to devise virus safeguards
Posted 17 April 2020, 6:57 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
We must help those who are UNABLE to help themselves, but must we help those who are unwilling to help themselves? Those who like an handout, but not a hand up and how does one differentiate? This country cannot move forward until this fundamental question is properly addressed!
On 500 free lunches for Bain and Grants Town
Posted 17 April 2020, 6:34 p.m. Suggest removal