"It seems that in our court system it is O.K. to allow persons charged with murder but not so in the case of Mr. Wrinkle and the Ms. Farah to be allowed out on bail.

Shame on our Bahamas!"

Seriously something wrong with this picture.

The problem with the "all inclusive," is that there is no incentive to leave the property. Why venture out for a local meal, when you've already payed for it in house? Add to that the "couples" formula that Sandals has in place, which means "no children." Families tend to explore more, as parents like to expose their children to more worldly endeavors.
Sandals has too specific of a clientele for exuma. Exuma needs a more diverse visitor. It's true, it's more difficult to get there, but the rewards are great for those who make the journey. At the very least, Sandals should employ the cruise ship model of beer, wine and spirits not included. At least then the love birds will stray a little further from the nest, and Sandals might actually make more money from the bar receipts, I know the cruise industry makes a kings ransom on bar sales.

Apart from the added cost, sounds like a good plan to me. I can't tell you how many times I have gotten a taxi at the airport and felt very uncomfortable with the cleanliness and the reliability of the vehicles. I once had a taxi that had rusted floors and a bungi cord that held the trunk closed. Another time I was refused a ride to south ocean because he said his car couldn't make it out there and back. Seems like this system will eliminate the questionable vehicles and add another layer of security. The fact that the government isn't running this is also a mark in the positive column in my view. Progress