This man is obviously bereft of his senses and must be relieved of his duty immediately. He has no concept of the adverse consequences of such a situation.

I would think that Smith would hold his tongue. That property belongs to the original owners, not the squatters that infested the property. Think of this. Original owners were not able to rescue their property because of the inability to remove the squatters. Dorian did it for them. If Smith wishes to allow half of Haiti to invade tha Bahamas. At any point, a destroyed property reverts to its original ownership. In fact looking at the long run, the responsible Bahamians (lesser and greater} have less children (two to three maximum), so that they can be reasonably afforded and educated. Others have multitudes as is their culture. These will be overpowering the reasonable citizenry, they will expect the taxpayers to provide schooling health and security without giving fair contribution themselves. At the end game, we will lose our country as their progeny takes over our country in adulthood and enlists themselves as the destroyers of our world, as they at the same time are taught to hate and defame us, the quiet originators of our country almost 400 years in the past who had a better view of the furure. I cry for my heritage.

I suppose that it will be near impossible for those under pressure to 'Spend A Penny' after this!

They should be called 'Cennies' as they are cents - not pence (thus pennies). However, these differences - it appears will be moot by the end of next year. I remember when the U.K. went decimal, a friend bought boxes and boxes of farthings, Ha'pennies and pennies, also all of the larger denominations. He has done well by selling them to collectors remembering that time and interested younger generations who enjoy tangible history.

There are people who actually own the properties where there shanty towns were built. Will they be compensated or is this a case of eminent domain?

I enjoy reading the regular contributions made by the same know it all uninformed jackasses - it makes this site so entertaining! And another 'Tradewinds' on another site is similarly as removed from reality and so entertaining!

Will the red friggin chinese step up? I doubt it.

For once I agree with you, Bodie!

So the damn red chinese had better look after themselves. our government should give them nothing if they suffer loss. Confiscate their holdings if necessary and send them packing. So says me, Robert Sands

Poecupine is obviously not in a business that has to count every penny as we do and stretch that penny thoughtfully and carefully.