It seems so much easier to say that 50 deaths have been identified, but many many more have yet to be identified. This drip, drip of death confirmations is quite moronic and makes the government seem to be far behind the 8 ball!
@jamaicaproud ... its about time we get something from that parasitic brood who have leached millions of dollars from this economy over the years! Marrying for residency or work permits but still having Jamaican sweethearts!
You have not had the misfortune of living in a country that others have wanted to rape and pillage for their own gain, so you cannot understand our perspective! Your country's greatest export is its people!!
And remember the quality of life you enjoy is not because you are a proud Jamaican in Jamaica, but because you have found opportunities in the Bahamas! Show some respect and gratitude!
Bahamians are literate and employable and many obtained degrees in US universities. They are not like your average immigrant coming from across the border or Haiti! BTW you sound like a supercilious dullard!
A more practical solution would be to have official landing zones for boats (planes have to go to the airport). Immigration officers and or police/RBDF should be present at these zones and metal detectors should be available as well. We need to know who is moving through the islands and ensure no contraband or weapons are being transported to Nassau.
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!!
joeblow says...
How many defense force officers does it take to figure out a building has been destroyed?
On Defence Force officers at work during hurricane relief efforts
Posted 9 September 2019, 10:10 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
It seems so much easier to say that 50 deaths have been identified, but many many more have yet to be identified. This drip, drip of death confirmations is quite moronic and makes the government seem to be far behind the 8 ball!
On HURRICANE DORIAN: Death toll now stands at 50
Posted 9 September 2019, 10:09 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@jamaicaproud ... its about time we get something from that parasitic brood who have leached millions of dollars from this economy over the years! Marrying for residency or work permits but still having Jamaican sweethearts!
You have not had the misfortune of living in a country that others have wanted to rape and pillage for their own gain, so you cannot understand our perspective!
Your country's greatest export is its people!!
And remember the quality of life you enjoy is not because you are a proud Jamaican in Jamaica, but because you have found opportunities in the Bahamas! Show some respect and gratitude!
On How The Mudd and Pigeon Peas were lost
Posted 9 September 2019, 9:53 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Bahamians are literate and employable and many obtained degrees in US universities. They are not like your average immigrant coming from across the border or Haiti!
BTW you sound like a supercilious dullard!
On How The Mudd and Pigeon Peas were lost
Posted 9 September 2019, 9:49 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@jamaicaproud What an idiotic response! Bahamians were lost in this tragedy as well! Get a grip!
On HURRICANE DORIAN: Police say 45 dead, urge public to file missing persons reports
Posted 9 September 2019, 9:43 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
Yes!
On EXODUS: Thousands evacuated as NEMA insists it's doing the best it can
Posted 9 September 2019, 9:39 p.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
@ Dawes
A more practical solution would be to have official landing zones for boats (planes have to go to the airport). Immigration officers and or police/RBDF should be present at these zones and metal detectors should be available as well. We need to know who is moving through the islands and ensure no contraband or weapons are being transported to Nassau.
On NEMA evacuates 3,500
Posted 9 September 2019, 11:47 a.m. Suggest removal
joeblow says...
you sir, are an idiot!
On How The Mudd and Pigeon Peas were lost
Posted 9 September 2019, 9:26 a.m. Suggest removal
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