The first thing the government should do is revoke the residency/citizenship of all Mudd and Pigeon Pea residents who do not have evidence of a landing document recorded with the Dept of Immigration. It should be assumed that any "documents" they would have come into was done fraudulently.
They should then increase the fines for building without a permit to $10,000 retroactively and fine all who constructed buildings in those shanty towns who want to file a claim against the gov't. This can then be used as a basis to deny any future work permits, residency status etc.
MInnis better grab this bull by the horns instead of placating his Haitian "brothers and sisters" to the detriment of Bahamians.
A truly sad story, but it is one of many hundreds! The unfortunate reality is that many remains may never be recovered. Too much debris to remove, decomposition and not knowing if bodies were removed by tidal surge.
Sad sad affair, but nothing can be done for one individual at this point!
Untrue statement! It is more accurate to say that God did not stop the hurricane, just like He does not stop people from lying stealing and committing adultery. Belief in Him does not mean that you must believe that He sent it!
The people did not ask Minnis to offer himself for the position of leadership, he begged, maneuvered and manipulated his way into that position, so he has to take what come with the position he coveted. The people expect leadership in times of crisis. The pre and post hurricane planning and execution were abysmal and it is hoped lessons will be learnt from their failures. Complaints are an opportunity for them to learn, if they are listening!
This is where drones would be useful! Aerial surveillance would allow authorities to identify where construction might be taking place, if so then go in demolish the structure and arrest and fine the lawbreaker. If illegal deport them! Why is this so hard?
joeblow says...
The first thing the government should do is revoke the residency/citizenship of all Mudd and Pigeon Pea residents who do not have evidence of a landing document recorded with the Dept of Immigration. It should be assumed that any "documents" they would have come into was done fraudulently.
They should then increase the fines for building without a permit to $10,000 retroactively and fine all who constructed buildings in those shanty towns who want to file a claim against the gov't. This can then be used as a basis to deny any future work permits, residency status etc.
MInnis better grab this bull by the horns instead of placating his Haitian "brothers and sisters" to the detriment of Bahamians.
On Shanty legal fight: Smith warns govt cannot use Dorian to take away people’s property rights
Posted 20 September 2019, 8:36 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
A truly sad story, but it is one of many hundreds! The unfortunate reality is that many remains may never be recovered. Too much debris to remove, decomposition and not knowing if bodies were removed by tidal surge.
Sad sad affair, but nothing can be done for one individual at this point!
On ‘I just want to bury my mother’
Posted 19 September 2019, 3:03 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
So now the killer can make an educated guess as to who called the police! Who will protect her?
This is careless journalistic negligence!!
On Neighbour 'heard murder victims plead for their lives'
Posted 19 September 2019, 12:10 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Untrue statement! It is more accurate to say that God did not stop the hurricane, just like He does not stop people from lying stealing and committing adultery. Belief in Him does not mean that you must believe that He sent it!
On United in prayer: PM says hurricane is near unbearable wound to country
Posted 19 September 2019, 12:07 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... I've been asking my self that question for 20 years!
On 1.5 billion pounds of debris shows need for strong building code
Posted 19 September 2019, 11:24 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The people did not ask Minnis to offer himself for the position of leadership, he begged, maneuvered and manipulated his way into that position, so he has to take what come with the position he coveted. The people expect leadership in times of crisis. The pre and post hurricane planning and execution were abysmal and it is hoped lessons will be learnt from their failures. Complaints are an opportunity for them to learn, if they are listening!
On Blame towards PM after Dorian 'not helpful'
Posted 19 September 2019, 11:23 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... you want to trust government with money allocated for a specific purpose?? How did that work with VAT?
On Tent cities for GB and Abaco
Posted 18 September 2019, 2:06 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
This is where drones would be useful! Aerial surveillance would allow authorities to identify where construction might be taking place, if so then go in demolish the structure and arrest and fine the lawbreaker. If illegal deport them! Why is this so hard?
On NEMA seeks manpower to enforce shanty town ban
Posted 18 September 2019, 2:02 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
I object to Brave Davis having a say about anything in this country, but it changes nothing!
On PLP objects to appointees for hurricane relief efforts
Posted 18 September 2019, 11:19 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... those who make a living maintaining the status quo have a hard time thinking rationally and strategically in moments of crisis.
On 25 autopsies carried out so far after Dorian
Posted 18 September 2019, 10:25 a.m. Suggest removal