This country was NOT defenseless against hurricanes, just unprepared! It takes all the brainpower of politicians to figure out how to get re-elected, doesn't leave much intellect for anything else of real value!!
... well the first and obvious answer is to evacuate out of the direct path of the storm. Lives would be saved even though property would still be damaged!
I would think the idiots in government might want to listen to the voices of the people who elected them to serve! Listen to WHY people are concerned, determine if their complaints are valid and implement a plan to address those concerns. Seems like a more reasonable plan than just telling people to shut up!
What is the point of creating a ministry if those leading it are unqualified, won't we just be getting more of the same? What training or expertise does the new minister have that qualifies him for this role? If he is suitably qualified then why did he not head up NEMA instead of the Russell?
@DonAnthony, not xenophobia, just making a point about the ingratitude of those who should not be here and are recipients of most of the aid being doled out!!
@Chucky ... it is clear that you cannot distinguish between feigned humility and true humility. Pass by the shelters, speak to staff, since it is clear that you have not, and you will learn that what I have written is true, as it always is! This is not xenophobia, since I have personally helped many Haitians in the aftermath of the storm!
... you are obviously clueless of what you speak. The average Bahamian has no problem with Haitians or any other person who have come legally, married Bahamians or obtained work permits legally. They are rightly concerned about the vast numbers that have come in illegally, obtained "papers" illegally and are upsetting the social order. Bahamians are concerned about competing for jobs with illegals in this country who believe they are entitled simply because of their numbers. Bahamians are concerned about Haitians creating ghettos with subpar construction when we have to go through the rigors of obtaining building permits etc. Any right thinking person can see the inequities. This is not a race thing this is a social justice thing that cannot be understood by outsiders OR those who benefit from Haitian illegality!
joeblow says...
Obviously nothing has been learned from the recent oil spills in Grand Bahama. To proceed with drilling wells is lunacy!
On Oil explorer in total certainty on $25m well
Posted 23 September 2019, 5:37 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
This country was NOT defenseless against hurricanes, just unprepared! It takes all the brainpower of politicians to figure out how to get re-elected, doesn't leave much intellect for anything else of real value!!
On 'We were defenceless': New ministry as Minnis says we have to prepare
Posted 23 September 2019, 3:06 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... well the first and obvious answer is to evacuate out of the direct path of the storm. Lives would be saved even though property would still be damaged!
On 'We were defenceless': New ministry as Minnis says we have to prepare
Posted 23 September 2019, 12:57 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
I would think the idiots in government might want to listen to the voices of the people who elected them to serve! Listen to WHY people are concerned, determine if their complaints are valid and implement a plan to address those concerns. Seems like a more reasonable plan than just telling people to shut up!
On Johnson: Stop this anti-Haitian rhetoric
Posted 23 September 2019, 12:55 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
What is the point of creating a ministry if those leading it are unqualified, won't we just be getting more of the same?
What training or expertise does the new minister have that qualifies him for this role?
If he is suitably qualified then why did he not head up NEMA instead of the Russell?
Just askin'.
On PM announces new Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction, Dorian-affected areas designated Economic Recovery Zones
Posted 23 September 2019, 12:52 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@DonAnthony, not xenophobia, just making a point about the ingratitude of those who should not be here and are recipients of most of the aid being doled out!!
On Conditions at Kendal G L Isaacs Gymnasium 'unsatisfactory'
Posted 21 September 2019, 8:04 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@Chucky ... it is clear that you cannot distinguish between feigned humility and true humility. Pass by the shelters, speak to staff, since it is clear that you have not, and you will learn that what I have written is true, as it always is! This is not xenophobia, since I have personally helped many Haitians in the aftermath of the storm!
On Conditions at Kendal G L Isaacs Gymnasium 'unsatisfactory'
Posted 21 September 2019, 8:02 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... you are obviously clueless of what you speak. The average Bahamian has no problem with Haitians or any other person who have come legally, married Bahamians or obtained work permits legally.
They are rightly concerned about the vast numbers that have come in illegally, obtained "papers" illegally and are upsetting the social order. Bahamians are concerned about competing for jobs with illegals in this country who believe they are entitled simply because of their numbers. Bahamians are concerned about Haitians creating ghettos with subpar construction when we have to go through the rigors of obtaining building permits etc. Any right thinking person can see the inequities. This is not a race thing this is a social justice thing that cannot be understood by outsiders OR those who benefit from Haitian illegality!
On Haiti ‘in no position to help’ displaced residents
Posted 21 September 2019, 1:24 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
I am willing to donate to support their cause! Its about time!
On Staniard Creek residents block Haitian nationals from going to work
Posted 21 September 2019, 1:17 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
No the Bahamas faces an impending threat from wutless politicians who lack the capacity to think and act in the best interests of Bahamians.
On Bahamas 'facing impending threat' from climate change
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