*A LOCAL human rights watchdog has warned about large mounds of debris reportedly being “intentionally” set on fire in areas devastated by Hurricane Dorian - warning that if bodies are being burned amid the debris it would be “unforgivable”.*
... and I guess the idea of allowing these carcasses to simply rot, filling the air with the stench of putrefying flesh, while increasing the potential for spreading disease and feeding scavenging dogs and birds is a better option?
If only people could be as passionate about education, character (moral) development and increasing productivity on the job! We need far more than money to move this country forward!
The problem is that the previous GB airport was destroyed after flooding from two back to back hurricanes. They built the new one a stones throw from the old one but elevated the foundation. There was still flooding in the new airport during Dorian. A flooded runway and airport makes it difficult to get supplies into the island in the immediate aftermath of a major storm.
The government should abandon the current location of the airport (because it is in a flood prone area) and build a new airport at a much higher elevation to minimize wasting funds renovating the airport after every major hurricane and to ensure they can respond quickly by getting supplies and support into the island after a major storm.
Anyone who takes the time to investigate will find that in many areas coastal erosion and land reclaimed by the sea has been a phenomenon recorded for many centuries. In this count, in spite of all the talk, the government still permits cutting down of hills for fill (that shows their true level of concern). In addition I never hear anyone talk about new islands that have formed and are being formed as a part of the natural processes that occur on the earth. The climate is changing, it has always been changing! What is new is the mass hysteria and propagandizing of the process by the UN and others!
If Bahamians really want to fight "climate change" then they should stop buying products made in China. That one act will do far more than other hair brained schemes being proposed to fight this 'great evil'!
joeblow says...
So the Minister of Education gives the public a 'D' for comprehension--- that's rich!
On Lloyd: Public doesn't understand exam results
Posted 7 November 2019, 8:23 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
*A LOCAL human rights watchdog has warned about large mounds of debris reportedly being “intentionally” set on fire in areas devastated by Hurricane Dorian - warning that if bodies are being burned amid the debris it would be “unforgivable”.*
... and I guess the idea of allowing these carcasses to simply rot, filling the air with the stench of putrefying flesh, while increasing the potential for spreading disease and feeding scavenging dogs and birds is a better option?
On Fears raised over fires in Dorian’s debris fields
Posted 7 November 2019, 8:19 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
A psychiatric evaluation should be mandatory for those seeking higher office!
On Lanisha told - pick up the bill
Posted 7 November 2019, 8:16 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Idiotic views that do not appreciate that resources (financial and manpower) are finite and laws are needed for an ordered society!!!
On ALICIA WALLACE: Warped opinions driven by a flawed system that sets people apart
Posted 7 November 2019, 8:11 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
If only people could be as passionate about education, character (moral) development and increasing productivity on the job! We need far more than money to move this country forward!
On Cash in on cannabis
Posted 7 November 2019, 8:09 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The problem is that the previous GB airport was destroyed after flooding from two back to back hurricanes. They built the new one a stones throw from the old one but elevated the foundation. There was still flooding in the new airport during Dorian. A flooded runway and airport makes it difficult to get supplies into the island in the immediate aftermath of a major storm.
The government should abandon the current location of the airport (because it is in a flood prone area) and build a new airport at a much higher elevation to minimize wasting funds renovating the airport after every major hurricane and to ensure they can respond quickly by getting supplies and support into the island after a major storm.
On Govt considering buying GB International Airport
Posted 7 November 2019, 8:04 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... now let's see if it helps the national exam average!
On CLEAR YOUR NAME: Chance to erase record for minor marijuana crimes
Posted 6 November 2019, 3:28 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... but still government allows hills to be cut down for quarry!
On Rising seas risk worse than feared
Posted 6 November 2019, 9:41 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Good points, naturally, non-Bahamians won't agree!
On Oh, how I long for the good old days
Posted 6 November 2019, 9:36 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Anyone who takes the time to investigate will find that in many areas coastal erosion and land reclaimed by the sea has been a phenomenon recorded for many centuries. In this count, in spite of all the talk, the government still permits cutting down of hills for fill (that shows their true level of concern).
In addition I never hear anyone talk about new islands that have formed and are being formed as a part of the natural processes that occur on the earth. The climate is changing, it has always been changing! What is new is the mass hysteria and propagandizing of the process by the UN and others!
If Bahamians really want to fight "climate change" then they should stop buying products made in China. That one act will do far more than other hair brained schemes being proposed to fight this 'great evil'!
On EDITORIAL: A warning we can’t ignore
Posted 6 November 2019, 8:13 a.m. Suggest removal