The USA had the Contract back in the 1940s. Bahamians went over to work on the farms for given periods of time. Why can't we use that with the Haitians?
Except for the few overly gifted athletes or those who have great connections to sponsors and professional trainers, that is the situation with most 242 athletes in all sports disciplines.
Bahamians do not support their sports athletes and only pay attention when they somehow " make it big in America". Bahamians worship foreign athletes and give very little love to theirs.The Government joins the bandwagon looking for brownie points. But very little thought, effort or money is invested in Government programs to develop sports from primary school to UB and beyond. It's no wonder that the few who make the great leap to pro sports and flourish stay away from the local scene. They rarely give back and pull up those that they left behind. It's sad, but bitter memories of their early struggles may be hard for many to forget. Just listen to the stories of Elisha Obed, Pauline Davis & Frank Rutherford. For the few who got local recognition, God bless them.
For 242 athletes, the present struggle is real. The Bahamas Games will be another hollow promotion for politicians to showboat, with no national plan to expand opportunities for athletes to flourish.
Everyone has a personal life story ...... Should we judge all of our leaders by their early years? Will anyone be worthy to lead? We cannot change our past, but we can learn from it.
How much is this Commonwealth Games costing the rest of us? Seems that this was a "free ride" for rookie athletes.
But, the veteran body builders were left high and dry at the airport. Our PLP government clearly showed political favorites in this one. They chose the motherland.
The politicians don't wear masks in public anymore ...... Why should we be forced to wear masks???
Most face masks don't really prevent Covid spread. And the vaccinated ppl are past reckless when in public. So, if those who are not vaccinated are afraid of getting Covid, then y'all better stay safe and mask up.
sheeprunner12 says...
One of the best CJ ever
On Judiciary honours departing Moree
Posted 2 August 2022, 4:54 p.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
The USA had the Contract back in the 1940s.
Bahamians went over to work on the farms for given periods of time.
Why can't we use that with the Haitians?
On Expand visa system to control Haitian flow
Posted 2 August 2022, 12:59 p.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
Why is Carl Hield still boxing at 35? Who decided to take him to represent 242? Where are our young boxers? Who is responsible for this travesty?
On Carl Hield stopped in first round at Commonwealth Games
Posted 1 August 2022, 10:58 a.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
So, from 2017 to 2021, what was done to reduce water loss? It's as if time stood still since 2012.
Davis is so disingenuous, it's almost sickening to see and listen to these pronouncements.
On Global award for PM
Posted 1 August 2022, 10:36 a.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
Except for the few overly gifted athletes or those who have great connections to sponsors and professional trainers, that is the situation with most 242 athletes in all sports disciplines.
Bahamians do not support their sports athletes and only pay attention when they somehow " make it big in America". Bahamians worship foreign athletes and give very little love to theirs.The Government joins the bandwagon looking for brownie points. But very little thought, effort or money is invested in Government programs to develop sports from primary school to UB and beyond. It's no wonder that the few who make the great leap to pro sports and flourish stay away from the local scene. They rarely give back and pull up those that they left behind. It's sad, but bitter memories of their early struggles may be hard for many to forget. Just listen to the stories of Elisha Obed, Pauline Davis & Frank Rutherford. For the few who got local recognition, God bless them.
For 242 athletes, the present struggle is real. The Bahamas Games will be another hollow promotion for politicians to showboat, with no national plan to expand opportunities for athletes to flourish.
On Rashield Williams loses on points after shedding pounds to make weight class
Posted 1 August 2022, 8:45 a.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
The Covid vaccine is a global hoax. Period
On More vaccinations means more freedom for the country - PM
Posted 31 July 2022, 2:57 p.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
Everyone has a personal life story ...... Should we judge all of our leaders by their early years? Will anyone be worthy to lead? We cannot change our past, but we can learn from it.
On EDITORIAL: Pintard’s path shows a way out
Posted 31 July 2022, 2:53 p.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
How much is this Commonwealth Games costing the rest of us?
Seems that this was a "free ride" for rookie athletes.
But, the veteran body builders were left high and dry at the airport. Our PLP government clearly showed political favorites in this one. They chose the motherland.
A trip to England vs Barbados ...... No brainer.
On Bahamian swimmers in action at Commonwealth Games
Posted 30 July 2022, 5:53 p.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
Davis has a tall order to work through.
For our sake, we wish him every success.
On PM: Priorities are finance and relief to Bahamians
Posted 30 July 2022, 12:54 p.m. Suggest removal
sheeprunner12 says...
The politicians don't wear masks in public anymore ...... Why should we be forced to wear masks???
Most face masks don't really prevent Covid spread. And the vaccinated ppl are past reckless when in public.
So, if those who are not vaccinated are afraid of getting Covid, then y'all better stay safe and mask up.
On More vaccinations means more freedom for the country - PM
Posted 30 July 2022, 11:56 a.m. Suggest removal