Going into business is a risk that generally rewards those who have a good product or service. The investors get all the benefits, but they should absorb the risk as well. Governments should not be in the business of bailing out business two weeks after any economic downturn. Businesses have a responsibility to include the unforeseen in their contingency plans. IMHO economic "stimulus" plans generally do not work!
...much interbreeding has occurred in Abaco over the years. Quite a few black creole speaking Sawyers, Lowes etc in Abaco, making it harder to deal with the problem!
... I believe the point being made is that if people sit down and make a list of what they need they won't have to make multiple trips in a day to the same store. They certainly don't need to have more than one person doing the shopping. That inconveniences everyone and increases their risk of exposure to possible infection!
Groups of persons going to grocery stores at this time should be ticketed for stupidity and fined!
There is no way taxpayer funds should be doled out like candy less than two weeks after a 'lock down' because some one will have to pay for it, most likely the struggling middle class! If this move was considered after two months it would be understandable. How can people not be able to support themselves after being out of work for two weeks when you can't get in a bank, grocery store or fast food place because of the long lines?? This is madness!!
There has to be a conversation about personal responsibility in this country. Where will the money come from if we sustain major storm damage this hurricane season? Our leaders never seem to think ahead. The default position of our government in every crisis is to mimic our neighbors to the north. It has always been a foolhardy approach. Now even more so!
By the time this nonsense is over the national debt will be $10 billion, China will move in to offer "aid" and our politicians will sell what's left of this nations soul.
How insensitive of the virus not to take one persons feelings into consideration. And how inconsiderate of the government trying to prevent the spread of an infection that has killed so many. There are people dying right around all around this world from this infection. Nobody expected this. Nobody wanted this. While I am sorry for his loss, we all have to play the hand we have been dealt at this time!
We simply need to extend shopping hours starting from 6 am until.... Once people know there is no shortage of food the tendency to horde will decrease. But I do agree that we don't need entire families crowding up aisles in grocery stores to buy three items!
Its sad that people seem to be okay working all year long and not having enough to live off of for one month if the unexpected happens! Sad that that's the norm!
…. meanwhile I ordered a supply of my favorite libation from south florida and had them brought in by courier, since commercial flights are still allowed!
It only seems reasonable that businesses with a product that can be delivered should be allowed to do so with strict guidelines to reduce transmission of the virus! This also allows the gov't to generate much needed VAT revenue or can't they see that?
joeblow says...
Going into business is a risk that generally rewards those who have a good product or service. The investors get all the benefits, but they should absorb the risk as well. Governments should not be in the business of bailing out business two weeks after any economic downturn. Businesses have a responsibility to include the unforeseen in their contingency plans. IMHO economic "stimulus" plans generally do not work!
On Businesses say - we’ll need a lot more
Posted 31 March 2020, 1:16 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
...much interbreeding has occurred in Abaco over the years. Quite a few black creole speaking Sawyers, Lowes etc in Abaco, making it harder to deal with the problem!
On 109 people living in church arrested
Posted 31 March 2020, 8:34 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... I believe the point being made is that if people sit down and make a list of what they need they won't have to make multiple trips in a day to the same store. They certainly don't need to have more than one person doing the shopping. That inconveniences everyone and increases their risk of exposure to possible infection!
Groups of persons going to grocery stores at this time should be ticketed for stupidity and fined!
On Shoppers must play by crisis rulebook
Posted 31 March 2020, 8:30 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
One token Bahamian sellout probably!
On Ten foreign nationals apprehended
Posted 30 March 2020, 8:17 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
There is no way taxpayer funds should be doled out like candy less than two weeks after a 'lock down' because some one will have to pay for it, most likely the struggling middle class! If this move was considered after two months it would be understandable. How can people not be able to support themselves after being out of work for two weeks when you can't get in a bank, grocery store or fast food place because of the long lines?? This is madness!!
There has to be a conversation about personal responsibility in this country. Where will the money come from if we sustain major storm damage this hurricane season? Our leaders never seem to think ahead. The default position of our government in every crisis is to mimic our neighbors to the north. It has always been a foolhardy approach. Now even more so!
By the time this nonsense is over the national debt will be $10 billion, China will move in to offer "aid" and our politicians will sell what's left of this nations soul.
On Unemployment assistance expands to self-employed outside tourism
Posted 30 March 2020, 8:12 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
How insensitive of the virus not to take one persons feelings into consideration. And how inconsiderate of the government trying to prevent the spread of an infection that has killed so many. There are people dying right around all around this world from this infection. Nobody expected this. Nobody wanted this. While I am sorry for his loss, we all have to play the hand we have been dealt at this time!
On Husband’s agony at wife’s funeral delay
Posted 30 March 2020, 11:01 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
We simply need to extend shopping hours starting from 6 am until.... Once people know there is no shortage of food the tendency to horde will decrease. But I do agree that we don't need entire families crowding up aisles in grocery stores to buy three items!
On WE ALL NEED TO DO MORE: Curfew extended until at least April 8, two infected cases hospitalised, designated shopper for each house
Posted 30 March 2020, 9:03 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Its sad that people seem to be okay working all year long and not having enough to live off of for one month if the unexpected happens! Sad that that's the norm!
On NIB 'has $1.7bn in reserves to satisfy claims'
Posted 27 March 2020, 9:53 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
… I ask again, who will speak out for the helpless men who are being nagged to death during this lockdown!??
On Curfew threatens safety of at-risk children, says expert
Posted 27 March 2020, 5:48 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
…. meanwhile I ordered a supply of my favorite libation from south florida and had them brought in by courier, since commercial flights are still allowed!
It only seems reasonable that businesses with a product that can be delivered should be allowed to do so with strict guidelines to reduce transmission of the virus! This also allows the gov't to generate much needed VAT revenue or can't they see that?
On Liquor store blames rivals over govt's 24-hour u-turn
Posted 27 March 2020, 5:45 p.m. Suggest removal