Agreed Bogart. If the RBDF could have lowered its attrition rate from inception, that organization would have easily exceeded the 5000 personnel figure today.
A huge Feather in the FNM government cap. It the PLP could have done this with the Princess towers properties sale years ago, freeport today would have still been the magic city that never missed a beat inspite of the hurricanes over the years.
It is obvious that none of you above commenters realize the technical and intricate manpower requirements of a growing naval organization with a military commando component which has a mandate to do the job of other countries Army, Navy, Marines and Air survailance. I am sure the commodore can justify his annual manpower needs assessments for the RBDF which also has a high turnover and early retirements rate and is now required to man expanded bases in Ragged island and Inagua along with expanded assistance to Grand Bahama and Abaco after Dorian.. .
An Immigration Strike Force is long overdue. Bahamians are frustrated to the point where there is no shortage of people who would volunteer for such a force. The Bahamas must not be allowed to become the eleventh department (state) of Haiti.
***"In the short-term we need to digest this $300m transaction. We know what our priorities are here, but we need to digest it and make sure we have a firm handle on this market"."****
Well Mr Butler, nothing said about the resumption of dividend payment to long suffering share holders. What Does digesting the $300 million transaction really mean.
They Cut down a large portion of the hill on Collins Avenue to build Leno Corporate office. Where will we go when the sea rises. Have anyone noticed the very large holes the US embassy is digging under their new location on Shirley street. Things the make you go hummm.
realitycheck242 says...
The Flamingo incident caused me to Join the RBDF one year later. I served for five years from 1981.
On Defence Force to recruit extra 500
Posted 3 March 2020, 3:05 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Agreed Bogart. If the RBDF could have lowered its attrition rate from inception, that organization would have easily exceeded the 5000 personnel figure today.
On Defence Force to recruit extra 500
Posted 3 March 2020, 1:52 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
A huge Feather in the FNM government cap. It the PLP could have done this with the Princess towers properties sale years ago, freeport today would have still been the magic city that never missed a beat inspite of the hurricanes over the years.
On Grand Lucayan purchase deal signed – mega-investment on the way
Posted 3 March 2020, 7:47 a.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
It is obvious that none of you above commenters realize the technical and intricate manpower requirements of a growing naval organization with a military commando component which has a mandate to do the job of other countries Army, Navy, Marines and Air survailance. I am sure the commodore can justify his annual manpower needs assessments for the RBDF which also has a high turnover and early retirements rate and is now required to man expanded bases in Ragged island and Inagua along with expanded assistance to Grand Bahama and Abaco after Dorian.. .
On Defence Force to recruit extra 500
Posted 3 March 2020, 6:27 a.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Great idea. and let Sir Snake and his companies foot the bill for the pain and misery he has caused pinewood residents for decades
On Coin drive aims to help Pinewood's flooding issue
Posted 29 February 2020, 2:48 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Hrysippus…... your assumption has hit the nail on the head. There is no dought about his political ambitions.
On Coin drive aims to help Pinewood's flooding issue
Posted 29 February 2020, 2:17 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
An Immigration Strike Force is long overdue. Bahamians are frustrated to the point where there is no shortage of people who would volunteer for such a force. The Bahamas must not be allowed to become the eleventh department (state) of Haiti.
On PM orders creation of ‘illegals’ strike force
Posted 25 February 2020, 11:25 a.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
***"In the short-term we need to digest this $300m transaction. We know what our priorities are here, but we need to digest it and make sure we have a firm handle on this market"."****
Well Mr Butler, nothing said about the resumption of dividend payment to long suffering share holders. What Does digesting the $300 million transaction really mean.
On Cable chief places 'undivided attention' on customer service
Posted 17 February 2020, 3:47 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
They Cut down a large portion of the hill on Collins Avenue to build Leno Corporate office. Where will we go when the sea rises. Have anyone noticed the very large holes the US embassy is digging under their new location on Shirley street. Things the make you go hummm.
On Financial provider to unveil new $25m corporate office
Posted 6 February 2020, 5:10 p.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Hey Banker.....I wonder if your are becoming more of a beliver…….your comment's was more force full on past BPL articles. Remember "Aint NO oil"
On DRILLING ON OFFSHORE PLATFORM IMMINENT
Posted 3 February 2020, 4:41 p.m. Suggest removal