Glad the brain trust at WSC figured out what to do on Abaco. Let’s see, that only took 14 months. And, don’t let them kid you water is flowing in the Abacos-trickling is a better description!
Well, look at the bright side- we squeezed past Slovakia and Honduras or we would be in last place in the world! And, they think tourists are going to want to come here??
This is absurd! The comment that WSC does not have the money to pay SUEZ on a contract that our government negotiated, apparently numerous times, tells you how our government has gone to pot. What about when our poor souls tell WSC or BPL they don’t have enough money? CLICK! No one cares-you are cut off-and then maybe a re-connection fee. The government just has to go to Supreme Court to get it turned on. Where do we Bahamians go? What happened to all the money that the Eleuthera people paid? Probably being used to keep water on in Nassau. Why would anyone trust our government? They don’t pay their bills. How do we know airplane maintenance is being done? It’s a slippery slope!
So, let me get this straight? They just now came up with 3,000,000 tests? Where were these tests when we needed to be saved from Covid. Everyone has been saying for the last 6 months we need more testing. And now, miraculously 3,000,000 “not for profit” tests show up? Are these “not for profit” tests going to be free? A friend was just charged $200 for a test in Freeport. Let’s see- 3,000,000 x $200= 600,000,000. There is a lot of room for some graft in there. Wouldn’t we all like to see a factual cost of what they are going to charge the tourists for the shots AND health insurance? We are 3 days away from opening up-supposedly. And maybe someone could explain the logic of PCR test required before entry but rapid test after entry? Baffling!
So, let me get this straight? They just now came up with 3,000,000 tests? Where were these tests when we needed to be saved from Covid. Everyone has been saying for the last 6 months we need more testing. And now, miraculously 3,000,000 “not for profit” tests show up? Are these “not for profit” tests going to be free. A friend was just charged $200 for a test in Freeport. Let’s see- 3,000,000 x $200= 600,000,000. There is a lot of room for some graft in there. Wouldn’t we all like to see a factual cost of what they are going to charge the tourists for the shots AND health insurance? We are 3 days away from opening up-supposedly.
It’s amazing to me that in the year 2020 our prime minister is ecstatic that there is not that much load shedding! Power generation is not rocket science! It has been around for probably a century. And, the BPL brain surgeons are having trouble trying to keep the power operational? Are we really at a tipping point? Probably so. Look at poor Abaco. It took BPL 5 or 6 months to even attempt to bring back power to the island. And a year+ to really begin to reconnect. Really glad those $20 million sidewalks are going in instead of building the infrastructure!
Until these bonehead politicians come up with an actual realistic plan you can forget about Atlantis or any other hotel opening. So you follow protocol and get a test after 4 days that is positive! What now? You can’t fly out for 14 days. You have a spouse and 2 kids in your room. Do you get quarantined in a government facility for 14 days(at your cost)? Does the whole family get quarantined for 14 days in their room? What about if their vacation was only for 5 days-do they have to pay for another 14 days of quarantine? The immediate family can’t fly out either for 14 days. Do they pay 15,000 for a medical evacuation? We haven’t even talked about if the Covid turns serious and they have to go to hospital. Can PMH handle another 20 cases? I think we are a long way from opening. The NBA and NHL “bubble” had massive testing and a closed setting. Can’t happen in any resort unless the help stays at the resort.
lovingbahamas says...
Glad the brain trust at WSC figured out what to do on Abaco. Let’s see, that only took 14 months. And, don’t let them kid you water is flowing in the Abacos-trickling is a better description!
On Water Corp seeks extra $13m for Abaco rebuild
Posted 30 October 2020, 1:06 a.m. Suggest removal
lovingbahamas says...
Maybe they can use some of the 3 million rapid tests they are saving for tourists to help our country get over this. They are donated after all.
On Bahamas ranked low on response
Posted 28 October 2020, 10:44 a.m. Suggest removal
lovingbahamas says...
Well, look at the bright side- we squeezed past Slovakia and Honduras or we would be in last place in the world! And, they think tourists are going to want to come here??
On Bahamas ranked low on response
Posted 28 October 2020, 12:34 a.m. Suggest removal
lovingbahamas says...
This is absurd! The comment that WSC does not have the money to pay SUEZ on a contract that our government negotiated, apparently numerous times, tells you how our government has gone to pot. What about when our poor souls tell WSC or BPL they don’t have enough money? CLICK! No one cares-you are cut off-and then maybe a re-connection fee. The government just has to go to Supreme Court to get it turned on. Where do we Bahamians go? What happened to all the money that the Eleuthera people paid? Probably being used to keep water on in Nassau. Why would anyone trust our government? They don’t pay their bills. How do we know airplane maintenance is being done? It’s a slippery slope!
On Supplier 'crossed line' on Eleuthera water shutdown
Posted 27 October 2020, 9:25 a.m. Suggest removal
lovingbahamas says...
So, let me get this straight? They just now came up with 3,000,000 tests? Where were these tests when we needed to be saved from Covid. Everyone has been saying for the last 6 months we need more testing. And now, miraculously 3,000,000 “not for profit” tests show up? Are these “not for profit” tests going to be free? A friend was just charged $200 for a test in Freeport. Let’s see- 3,000,000 x $200= 600,000,000. There is a lot of room for some graft in there. Wouldn’t we all like to see a factual cost of what they are going to charge the tourists for the shots AND health insurance? We are 3 days away from opening up-supposedly. And maybe someone could explain the logic of PCR test required before entry but rapid test after entry? Baffling!
On Full steam ahead - as three million rapid tests secured
Posted 27 October 2020, 9:07 a.m. Suggest removal
lovingbahamas says...
So, let me get this straight? They just now came up with 3,000,000 tests? Where were these tests when we needed to be saved from Covid. Everyone has been saying for the last 6 months we need more testing. And now, miraculously 3,000,000 “not for profit” tests show up? Are these “not for profit” tests going to be free. A friend was just charged $200 for a test in Freeport. Let’s see- 3,000,000 x $200= 600,000,000. There is a lot of room for some graft in there. Wouldn’t we all like to see a factual cost of what they are going to charge the tourists for the shots AND health insurance? We are 3 days away from opening up-supposedly.
On Minister: Tourists won't visit Nassau under lockdown
Posted 27 October 2020, 12:02 a.m. Suggest removal
lovingbahamas says...
It’s amazing to me that in the year 2020 our prime minister is ecstatic that there is not that much load shedding! Power generation is not rocket science! It has been around for probably a century. And, the BPL brain surgeons are having trouble trying to keep the power operational? Are we really at a tipping point? Probably so. Look at poor Abaco. It took BPL 5 or 6 months to even attempt to bring back power to the island. And a year+ to really begin to reconnect. Really glad those $20 million sidewalks are going in instead of building the infrastructure!
On BPL pulls plug on 8,700 late payers
Posted 23 October 2020, 6:25 p.m. Suggest removal
lovingbahamas says...
I don’t see any plan for the family islands. Maybe this is only Nassau.
On Minister: 'Consequences' for missing COVID tests
Posted 19 October 2020, 8 p.m. Suggest removal
lovingbahamas says...
Oh, that’s just dandy. 13 months after Dorian the reconstruction money is in the “pipeline”! Our poor brothers and sisters in Abaco deserved better!
On Go-ahead for 82% of Abaco small firm loans
Posted 17 October 2020, 1:18 p.m. Suggest removal
lovingbahamas says...
Until these bonehead politicians come up with an actual realistic plan you can forget about Atlantis or any other hotel opening. So you follow protocol and get a test after 4 days that is positive! What now? You can’t fly out for 14 days. You have a spouse and 2 kids in your room. Do you get quarantined in a government facility for 14 days(at your cost)? Does the whole family get quarantined for 14 days in their room? What about if their vacation was only for 5 days-do they have to pay for another 14 days of quarantine? The immediate family can’t fly out either for 14 days. Do they pay 15,000 for a medical evacuation? We haven’t even talked about if the Covid turns serious and they have to go to hospital. Can PMH handle another 20 cases? I think we are a long way from opening. The NBA and NHL “bubble” had massive testing and a closed setting. Can’t happen in any resort unless the help stays at the resort.
On Atlantis on the 'bubble' for late 2020 re-open
Posted 16 October 2020, 11:06 a.m. Suggest removal