Throwing money at problems never solved them as the national debt shows. This country has had endless opportunities to put itself in a better position since Independence. Both governments have turned this country into a welfare state, the people into tribal political factions and the Treasury into a kitty for the political elite. We do not have the mental muscle or discipline to exercise fiscal responsibility and plan strategically. The game plan is always to do what other countries do, NOT to do what is in the best interest of the country!
**22** year old cashier with a **7** year old son in grade **one** (he should be in grade three) and a baby's daddy who does not help. Seems to be a common theme these days. I wonder if people see a correlation between their situation in life and their choices? Money is a temporary fix, she has to learn how to make better choices!
… the point being made is that they are not giving any useful information. It would be helpful to know for instance where in Nassau these cases are or the kind of work these people do (if they come in contact with the public or not etc). Helpful info would be helpful!
Why do they keep saying no history of travel when it is already clear this is spread person to person AND the airport has been closed for almost one month now?
I would prefer hearing them say these people did not get it standing in a line outside or shopping in a grocery store!
The mentality that the government is "supposed" to take care of people is patently wrong! The governments job is to create opportunities that citizens are responsible for taking advantage of for their own betterment. Nothing politicians like more than people having to come to them for scraps so they can maintain power through learned helplessness!
We do need a social welfare net for those who fall through the cracks, but something is wrong is everybody falls through the cracks!
...people have been complaining about calling the COVID hotline complaining of symptoms and are simply being told to self isolate. Doctors can't do testing for this virus so their hands are tied. I know someone personally who was sent by a Dr to the ER and they were sent home without testing to self isolate.
@ Eve... if you have an Amazon Prime account you can purchase beer or wine through Whole Foods, have it delivered to a local couriers US address and have it brought in! Just confirm that the courier is willing to ship alcohol!
In what universe is doing something that has been shown not to work ever a good idea!
- Allow people to go to the stores when they need to , - Increase police presence in and out of stores to ensure that only one person is shopping at a time and social distancing is being enforced, (I saw a family of three adults in a store today)
- Allow the elderly and essential workers to enter stores at any time once they approach the door with an ID,
- Encourage local stores to get into online deliveries, since deliveries can be make at the door with no need for person to person contact (make it easy for them to do so) - Shut down all laundromats (ASAP)- separate issue
*Dr Minnis appealed – in fact, he said it was a “strong appeal” – to doctors in private practice to help in the fight against COVID-19 “during this hour of great need”.*
That's funny because during this last lockdown, all private medical facilities were closed during the lockdown (if I am not mistaken). How could he want them to help in the "fight" but not allow them to work?
Maybe we should all talk to doctors we know and find out if any of them have confidence in the way Minnis and team are handling this situation! I know what the people I have spoken to have said!
joeblow says...
Throwing money at problems never solved them as the national debt shows. This country has had endless opportunities to put itself in a better position since Independence. Both governments have turned this country into a welfare state, the people into tribal political factions and the Treasury into a kitty for the political elite. We do not have the mental muscle or discipline to exercise fiscal responsibility and plan strategically. The game plan is always to do what other countries do, NOT to do what is in the best interest of the country!
This is just more shallow talk!
On $2bn blueprint: Cooper calls for huge increase in spending to tackle crisis fallout
Posted 16 April 2020, 9:44 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
**22** year old cashier with a **7** year old son in grade **one** (he should be in grade three) and a baby's daddy who does not help. Seems to be a common theme these days. I wonder if people see a correlation between their situation in life and their choices?
Money is a temporary fix, she has to learn how to make better choices!
On Single mum’s ordeal echoed by so many
Posted 16 April 2020, 8:34 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
… the point being made is that they are not giving any useful information. It would be helpful to know for instance where in Nassau these cases are or the kind of work these people do (if they come in contact with the public or not etc). Helpful info would be helpful!
On Four new confirmed cases of COVID-19
Posted 15 April 2020, 7:29 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Why do they keep saying no history of travel when it is already clear this is spread person to person AND the airport has been closed for almost one month now?
I would prefer hearing them say these people did not get it standing in a line outside or shopping in a grocery store!
On Four new confirmed cases of COVID-19
Posted 15 April 2020, 6:46 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The mentality that the government is "supposed" to take care of people is patently wrong! The governments job is to create opportunities that citizens are responsible for taking advantage of for their own betterment. Nothing politicians like more than people having to come to them for scraps so they can maintain power through learned helplessness!
We do need a social welfare net for those who fall through the cracks, but something is wrong is everybody falls through the cracks!
On ‘Govt is not responding to struggling Bahamians’
Posted 15 April 2020, 5:32 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
...people have been complaining about calling the COVID hotline complaining of symptoms and are simply being told to self isolate. Doctors can't do testing for this virus so their hands are tied. I know someone personally who was sent by a Dr to the ER and they were sent home without testing to self isolate.
On Waiting game: PM signals long road ahead as lockdown ends
Posted 14 April 2020, 7:44 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@ Eve... if you have an Amazon Prime account you can purchase beer or wine through Whole Foods, have it delivered to a local couriers US address and have it brought in! Just confirm that the courier is willing to ship alcohol!
On Waiting game: PM signals long road ahead as lockdown ends
Posted 14 April 2020, 7:41 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
In what universe is doing something that has been shown not to work ever a good idea!
- Allow people to go to the stores when they need to ,
- Increase police presence in and out of stores to ensure that only one person is shopping at a time and social distancing is being enforced, (I saw a family of three adults in a store today)
- Allow the elderly and essential workers to enter stores at any time once they approach the door with an ID,
- Encourage local stores to get into online deliveries, since deliveries can be make at the door with no need for person to person contact (make it easy for them to do so)
- Shut down all laundromats (ASAP)- separate issue
On Shopping schedule suspended for one week
Posted 14 April 2020, 6:09 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
*Dr Minnis appealed – in fact, he said it was a “strong appeal” – to doctors in private practice to help in the fight against COVID-19 “during this hour of great need”.*
That's funny because during this last lockdown, all private medical facilities were closed during the lockdown (if I am not mistaken). How could he want them to help in the "fight" but not allow them to work?
Maybe we should all talk to doctors we know and find out if any of them have confidence in the way Minnis and team are handling this situation! I know what the people I have spoken to have said!
On EDITORIAL: It’s time for the doctors to show up, too
Posted 14 April 2020, 6:04 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@ Clamshell…. I nodded 4 times does that mean I am still confused?
On New Providence under lockdown – photos and video
Posted 11 April 2020, 7 p.m. Suggest removal