methinks the writer of this "article" Ms./Mr. Bailey could stand to d a bit of research before putting it before the public. Google 101 at the very least: https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/medical-res…

Sheer, absolute, deliberately uninformed ignorance. Hurry up and tell the entire automotive industry that is shifting design and production from hybrid to pure EV as we speak.... I guess they didn't factor in what you so brilliantly observed. Absolute tripe, once again. Let's be better, Bahamas, we can't be this flippin dumb.

read this "op-ed" and perhaps you'll better understand the state of this nation:
https://ewnews.com/op-ed-another-test-f…

Unsure how aviation authorities can be expected to stop random Bahamians from boarding a private airplane lured by cheap 'fares'? I don't think they're equipped with mind-readers or teleportation equipment. All they can do is raise awareness of the requirements for legal commercial operations, and the perils of flirting with these private shysters masquerading as commercial operators. There is a publicly accessible list of approved Bahamian commercial operators on the aviation authority website. I've just looked through it.

Alright John, you win, you evidently need to. Don't forget to hack next time you fly. /End of

@messenger its difficult to turn away when your intent is to help. but you're correct, it's often hopeless. He states I'm "prejudiced" now in his eyes I'm a non-bahamian, and presumably non-black, why? because I hold a stern, informed, strict view of this industry, and have seen this story played out too many times to count. One wonders if his sheep like disposition would be the same were it his daughter lying dead in the wreckage. I may as well set up shop doing molar extractions, when some idiot that engaged my services dies from infection, I can always rely on John to come to my defense, after all, what does it matter that there are strict laws against pretending to be an oral surgeon, out of the 20 people I operated on, only 2 died, so I "saved" 18!!! John will stop the critics from vilifying me, because he understands I'm only trying to feed my kids, and as Bahamians, we shouldn't drag each other down.... frig the law, it only there for the white man profit, right?

in all truth, I meant no personal insult. your track was one of idiocy, in my opinion. I apologize for any offense conveyed. Sadly the tone and clamor on social media offering thoughts and prayers and worshipping the pilot for bringing everyone in safely is all too familiar & recurring, the mindset of sheep. it will all be replayed again in too short a time because we lack discipline and self-accountability... I wonder if a US citizen was onboard, and the US reacted with concern, if Bhamas social media would be clamoring "stop axin questions, jes tank gawd alla dem live!" peace.

I hate to say this, but I have to say it: you sir, are an idiot. Air travel in the Bahamas is safe, IF you travel an officially licensed entity that has been subject to certification and continuous surveillance. Who can account for a maverick knucklehead that shows up at an airport and says "hey I ga carry you to Nassau for $120"? The public has been told that there is a structure of certification, yet they continue to fly with these lawbreakers. I suggest you join them, certification be damned, all a we is one, lets all plunge into the bushes to prove our mutual love and care for each other.... pure idiocy,

you are badly in need of further knowledge. If I thought you were actually interested in gaining an understanding of the matter you keep applying these mealy-mouthed, hand-wringing comments to, I would engage you directly for your own edification. Continue to excuse folly, "cuz erryone else gat der seem prorblem" Sweet Saviour "pilot" me.

my friend you are introducing red herrings. there are strict rules to be considered worthy and prepared to carry passengers commercially, there is a stark difference between the casual flyer who flies his aircraft recreationally or to commute, versus a commercial operation squeezing the most out of their aircraft, flying as much as possible in all manner of conditions. Commercial Operations are subject to strict requirements, and are inherently safer. Do the research, don't ask me. I already know. Since you keep talking about local events, how many deaths have occurred due flights on Current licensed Charter operations, and how many deaths on Private airplanes masquerading as "charter operations". I guarantee your findings will give you pause. further, go and look at the publicly available regulations, and see the difference in minimum criteria for operation of private aircraft vs Certificated Commercial Operations. This truly does not bear further discussion for me. feel free to fly the "hackers", on your own head be it.