The people in NEMA have no logistical training or contingencies for the events they are mandated to carry out, that much is obvious. Thank God Nassau was not a part of this disaster or the entire country would have gotten thrown back to the stone ages
I was advised by an evacuee that a religious group they are a part of in Marsh Harbor foresaw the possibility that they might need to evacuate their people in the aftermath of the storm and made advance arrangement for private charters to evacuate their people. If a group of private citizens could have the foresight to do such NEMA has no excuse and should not be pleased with their response thus far. In fact the responses of private citizens, the US Coast Guard and British Royal have put the response of NEMA to shame!
This is getting more and more ridiculous everyday. NEMA cannot demand that private planes NOT ask a price for evacuations since pilots are responsible for fuel and the risk associated with these flights into nonfunctional airports etc. Instead, NEMA should step in and compensate those willing to provide the service of their private planes for evacuations. Otherwise Bahamasair should be used exclusively for evacuating those unable to pay, because those who have the money will not wait for an inefficient government to transport them to safety!!
... not only am I compassionate, I also have the ability to be realistic simultaneously. You may not have considered that the donations will soon dry up and the long term cost for financing redevelopment and everything else associated with it will be borne by an already overtaxed and shrinking middle class. In times of emergency and with limited resources, my first duty is to my immediate family and then my extended family and if anything is left my neighbors and then strangers. This is only common sense!
This country does not have unlimited resources. We should help those who are here now at this time, but work permit holders may not have any work and should not be a drain on existing social services, and should be repatriated. A moratorium on citizenship is needed to ensure corruption does not give that privilege to those who have not earned it. Am I missing anything? We must ensure that we do not become like our unfortunate neighbors due to the economic recession and possibly depression that is sure to ensue!
... one can do something WHILE criticizing ineptitude!!!
And by the way the focus should be on transporting those who have relatives who can accommodate them in the capital first, the others should receive aid in tent cities until further evaluations can be made. Not only would this reduce the drain on the public purse, but will limit increasing the amount of unemployed persons in Nassau which will inevitably lead to more crime. This was show clearly when Louisana evacuees were sent to Texas and other states post Katrina!
@BigBubba The vast majority of inhabitants in the Mudd and Pigeon Pea are NOT Bahamian (fact #1).
If illegal Bahamian immigration is a thing, it still pales in comparison to the volume of immigrants dispersed abroad by our neighbors to the south (fact #2).
This storm has taught us a lot including the stupidity of not enforcing immigration laws and building codes in this country. Had we done both, the death toll would be significantly lower when the final numbers are revealed, that should be obvious (fact #3)!
The "humble ones" to which you referred were responsible for most of the looting and home invasions that occurred after the storm. I have a relative in Abaco who was put out of his home by a group of these "humble" thugs! Personally, I have no problem with LEGAL immigration or a persons country or origin, but it is certainly not "humble" to illegally enter another mans country or home!
Lastly, whenever citizens of a country are in another country ravaged by man made or natural disasters, their birth country seeks to repatriate them. It is to this dictum I was referring.
Why can't Haiti repatriate their own citizens to their homeland? Are they entitled to stay here at our expense? Nonsense!
We seem to forget that it was Haitian disregard for our immigration laws and building codes that would have contributed significantly to the deaths experienced in this hurricane. We must be humane, but we must look out for our own first!
The PM is allowing his emotions and not reason to guide his decisions and is getting ready to transfer a horde of criminality to Nassau. Those with work permits or passports can be confirmed through the department of immigration and all others who cannot prove entry into this country should be repatriated post haste.
Minnis obviously overlooks the fact that what is left of the Bahamian middle class will be the ones to bear the burden of paying for all this.
BTW I hope they confiscate some of those Haitian guns!
... and now all holders of work permits should be repatriated to their homeland. A moratorium should also be placed on granting citizenship to Haitians to ensure no hanky panky takes place during this time of turmoil.These are important first steps to get the immigration burden under control!
joeblow says...
The people in NEMA have no logistical training or contingencies for the events they are mandated to carry out, that much is obvious. Thank God Nassau was not a part of this disaster or the entire country would have gotten thrown back to the stone ages
I was advised by an evacuee that a religious group they are a part of in Marsh Harbor foresaw the possibility that they might need to evacuate their people in the aftermath of the storm and made advance arrangement for private charters to evacuate their people. If a group of private citizens could have the foresight to do such NEMA has no excuse and should not be pleased with their response thus far. In fact the responses of private citizens, the US Coast Guard and British Royal have put the response of NEMA to shame!
On EXODUS: Thousands evacuated as NEMA insists it's doing the best it can
Posted 9 September 2019, 9:23 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
This is getting more and more ridiculous everyday. NEMA cannot demand that private planes NOT ask a price for evacuations since pilots are responsible for fuel and the risk associated with these flights into nonfunctional airports etc. Instead, NEMA should step in and compensate those willing to provide the service of their private planes for evacuations. Otherwise Bahamasair should be used exclusively for evacuating those unable to pay, because those who have the money will not wait for an inefficient government to transport them to safety!!
On HURRICANE DORIAN: Police say 45 dead, urge public to file missing persons reports
Posted 8 September 2019, 10:42 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... not only am I compassionate, I also have the ability to be realistic simultaneously. You may not have considered that the donations will soon dry up and the long term cost for financing redevelopment and everything else associated with it will be borne by an already overtaxed and shrinking middle class.
In times of emergency and with limited resources, my first duty is to my immediate family and then my extended family and if anything is left my neighbors and then strangers. This is only common sense!
This country does not have unlimited resources. We should help those who are here now at this time, but work permit holders may not have any work and should not be a drain on existing social services, and should be repatriated. A moratorium on citizenship is needed to ensure corruption does not give that privilege to those who have not earned it. Am I missing anything?
We must ensure that we do not become like our unfortunate neighbors due to the economic recession and possibly depression that is sure to ensue!
On Aid effort picks up momentum as some Bahamians seek way out
Posted 7 September 2019, 8:39 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... Minnis is also getting ready to give crown land for homes to non-Bahamians in Abaco in his efforts to milk this situation for political gain!
On Death toll rises to 43, PM says loss of life is 'devastating'
Posted 7 September 2019, 1:26 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... one can do something WHILE criticizing ineptitude!!!
And by the way the focus should be on transporting those who have relatives who can accommodate them in the capital first, the others should receive aid in tent cities until further evaluations can be made. Not only would this reduce the drain on the public purse, but will limit increasing the amount of unemployed persons in Nassau which will inevitably lead to more crime. This was show clearly when Louisana evacuees were sent to Texas and other states post Katrina!
On Hurricane Dorian updates: NEMA monitoring oil spill, update on evacuees
Posted 7 September 2019, 1:13 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@BigBubba The vast majority of inhabitants in the Mudd and Pigeon Pea are NOT Bahamian (fact #1).
If illegal Bahamian immigration is a thing, it still pales in comparison to the volume of immigrants dispersed abroad by our neighbors to the south (fact #2).
This storm has taught us a lot including the stupidity of not enforcing immigration laws and building codes in this country. Had we done both, the death toll would be significantly lower when the final numbers are revealed, that should be obvious (fact #3)!
The "humble ones" to which you referred were responsible for most of the looting and home invasions that occurred after the storm. I have a relative in Abaco who was put out of his home by a group of these "humble" thugs! Personally, I have no problem with LEGAL immigration or a persons country or origin, but it is certainly not "humble" to illegally enter another mans country or home!
Lastly, whenever citizens of a country are in another country ravaged by man made or natural disasters, their birth country seeks to repatriate them. It is to this dictum I was referring.
On Haitian official: Evacuate island - there's no place to live on Abaco
Posted 7 September 2019, 1:09 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Why can't Haiti repatriate their own citizens to their homeland? Are they entitled to stay here at our expense? Nonsense!
We seem to forget that it was Haitian disregard for our immigration laws and building codes that would have contributed significantly to the deaths experienced in this hurricane. We must be humane, but we must look out for our own first!
On Haitian official: Evacuate island - there's no place to live on Abaco
Posted 6 September 2019, 9:02 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The PM is allowing his emotions and not reason to guide his decisions and is getting ready to transfer a horde of criminality to Nassau. Those with work permits or passports can be confirmed through the department of immigration and all others who cannot prove entry into this country should be repatriated post haste.
Minnis obviously overlooks the fact that what is left of the Bahamian middle class will be the ones to bear the burden of paying for all this.
BTW I hope they confiscate some of those Haitian guns!
On HURRICANE DORIAN UPDATES: Death toll now stands at 43
Posted 6 September 2019, 5:33 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
... and now all holders of work permits should be repatriated to their homeland. A moratorium should also be placed on granting citizenship to Haitians to ensure no hanky panky takes place during this time of turmoil.These are important first steps to get the immigration burden under control!
On Aid effort picks up momentum as some Bahamians seek way out
Posted 6 September 2019, 2:51 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
The officer and those who assisted him are to be commended!
On HURRICANE DORIAN: Death toll rises to 30
Posted 5 September 2019, 11:46 a.m. Suggest removal