CNN reports 90%+ for Barbuda, I did not get stats on Antigua. I don't things are as bad on Antigua because they are a bit further south.<br/>
http://edition.cnn.com/2017/09/06/ameri…

So far, Jose is not expected to impact The Bahamas... Bermuda is more likely and I pray it continues to keep far from us. It is already traveling WNW so it is expected to turn earlier, when Irma traveled W for quite a while before changing. <br/>
https://weather.com/storms/hurricane-ce…

Super Value Mackey st had lots of bottled water (5 gallon) this evening including Aqua Pure and other brands.

http://edition.cnn.com/interactive/stor…

https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/vi…

With Hurricane Irma, communication is key. I've seen the weather channel saying they're still not 100% sure of the direction, though it's obvious now that The Bahamas is well within the cone of uncertainty. <br/>
So NEMA constant updates on hurricane shelters, recommended evacuations, expected storm surge levels, flooding threat, etc are needed consistently. People's lives are at risk and information is power. <br/>
Let's prayer that we all remain safe during this powerful storm.
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https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/vi…

While I also don't see the point of this protest so early on and so far I don't have major problems with Minnis, I agree with you BahamasforBahamians. If someone says something against whatever is happening with the current administration, automatically bloggers here say that you're a PLP loser. I think at the end of the day voting for the FNM meant voting for change. We want a better Bahamas. <br/>
Consequently, if the current admin does crap it should be called out or we'll end up where the PLP left off. I also believe in calling out the garbage done by PLP as well- but I'm NOT a "blind" supporter of the FNM. (I actually hate the 2 party system and wish people would be voted in on their own merits - but doubt that would happen in my lifetime).

You've made some fine points Greentea. Another important factor that people don't seem to remember was that the disenfranchised populace of 50 years ago were hungrier as well. <br/>
They knew they had to fight hard for every thing they got and so they took their education and other opportunities more seriously. I know many teachers today who say their students tell them point blank - they don't need to do well in school because their parents will provide for them. Now we know this is absolute nonsense but the mentality of many seems to be that school is not that important. They're more interested in boyfriends/girlfriends and prom.

Good points, but this scenario has happened to the white and black alike.

What curriculum? The reality is for many of the subjects taught, the government doesn't even have a full curriculum. Many teachers have to search online or develop their own scope and sequence as to what they will teach for the year which leads to inconsistencies and a lack of preparation in key areas. Establishing a full curriculum for every subject taught from K to 12 can help greatly.