Every where there is an increase in Haitians in the Bahamas, there follows an corresponding increase in bush fires. Especially when ultimatums are given. and sign are posted..Things that make you say hummm.
Ten years after the 2010 earthquake is Haiti and thirty billion dollars in pledges and donations, Haiti today remains in worst condition than before the earthquake due to corruption and violence. Atleast the powers that be should know who not to strive to emulate in handling the donated finances.
Birdie get your time line right. Paul Wynn, the Wynn Group's were the lead prospective buyers for the Grand Lucayan at the time you speak of. The ITM Group/Royal Caribbean just entered the negotiation picture early last year after the Gov bought the hotel..
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.
realitycheck242 says...
Every where there is an increase in Haitians in the Bahamas, there follows an corresponding increase in bush fires. Especially when ultimatums are given. and sign are posted..Things that make you say hummm.
On High winds fuel blaze in Andros woodlands
Posted 9 March 2020, 11:49 a.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Ten years after the 2010 earthquake is Haiti and thirty billion dollars in pledges and donations, Haiti today remains in worst condition than before the earthquake due to corruption and violence. Atleast the powers that be should know who not to strive to emulate in handling the donated finances.
On $1.8bn promises: Disaster relief pledges total up by $300m
Posted 9 March 2020, 11:12 a.m. Suggest removal
realitycheck242 says...
Birdie get your time line right. Paul Wynn, the Wynn Group's were the lead prospective buyers for the Grand Lucayan at the time you speak of. The ITM Group/Royal Caribbean just entered the negotiation picture early last year after the Gov bought the hotel..
On Govt earns '$50m net' from Lucayan disposal
Posted 3 March 2020, 3:30 p.m. Suggest removal
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