Who could possibly have known that this cable was faulty? It's not like they are a public utility corporation with hundreds of employees who should check the cables and other equipment on a regular basis, is it? Them damn gremlins.......
This is an outrage, pure and simple, and is typical of the last administration. Mrs Martin may give pat answers to the accusations, and argue all she likes. But she must have been involved, as she was one of the ones involved in giving the delinquent person basically a pat on the back, and carry on business as usual. The PLP have all their outrage down pat now, since the criminal activities are coming to the fore, and all they can do is deflect their crimes back onto the new ministers who are letting us, The People, know just what was going on.
To address the points in Mr Moore's letter - we now find ourselves with a white elephant that could bankrupt the country (via non collection of fees and taxes), thanks in no small part to the interference of the previous government.
Whilst I agree with SP's point that market research would doubtless have been carried out extensively by the original developers, I am not so sure that the present "owners" care all that much about Baha Mar's future. They (China as a whole) have received the monies for construction, plain and simple. In effect, they seem to have used Peter (Bank) to pay Paul (Construction company) In future they will only be interested in making sure that Peter gets repaid from future operations, and to hell with its effect on our nation. With such massive repayments due, I don't expect there will be too much left over to carry out site redevelopments, upgrades, repairs as they are needed.
China is well known for building ghost towns, or Potomac buildings, in their efforts to keep a major industry going and spread their global influence. This has led to the present credit crunch they are experiencing.
More worryingly for us (as Mr Moore points out) we have as yet no idea what the effect will be on our infrastructure. Imagine for one moment thousands of tourists descending on the streets and beaches of Nassau in a typical day, on top of the usual cruise ship passengers - ugh!! And then, after a few months or years of utter congestion, bookings at Baha Mar begin to drop off. What then?
Remember in the 1980s when the huge hotel at Cable Beach was first opened, and sucked the nation's coffers dry? That megaresort (for its time) began to wither and die after only a decade or so. Not having learned our lesson, the new phoenix rising from the ashes is a replica, only on steroids, and one which I do not think that our Chinese overlords know how to tame..
BAIC seems as good a place as any to start the investigations. When / if the little people start to squeal to save their own skins, then we will work up the chain to Road Traffic, BoB, BAMSI, the landfill, Baha Mar, Urban Renewal etc etc
The coming days and weeks will be interesting to see just in what regard Freddie is held by the PLP. It would be no surprise if he is not shooed in to any bye elections, nor a surprise if he is overlooked for the Senate. Surely to goodness there are better and brighter alternatives, even within the depleted ranks of the party.
Those with cooler heads will have to take a long hard look at the reasons for the party's collapse in the election, and the finger of blame will be pointed squarely in the direction of the Old Guard - Freddie included. His political ramblings, both in public and under cover of pseudonyms, are worn out, tired and of no interest to the vast majority of Bahamians. He comes across as a disgruntled hack writer and self-publicist who still thinks that he has an audience.
The coming days and weeks will be interesting to see just in what regard Freddie is held by the PLP. It would be no surprise if he is not shooed in to any bye elections, nor a surprise if he is overlooked for the Senate. Surely to goodness there are better and brighter alternatives, even within the depleted ranks of the party.
Those with cooler heads will have to take a long hard look at the reasons for the party's collapse in the election, and the finger of blame will be pointed squarely in the direction of the Old Guard - Freddie included. His political ramblings, both in public and under cover of pseudonyms, are worn out, tired and of no interest to the vast majority of Bahamians. He comes across as a disgruntled hack writer and self-publicist who still thinks that he has an audience.
watcher says...
Amen (again) on your point about the Pointe!! Gadzooks - I saw the new signage yesterday.....they want $25 to park for a day???!!!
On Relocate Govt offices to revive Bay Street
Posted 16 June 2017, 11:45 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
Who could possibly have known that this cable was faulty? It's not like they are a public utility corporation with hundreds of employees who should check the cables and other equipment on a regular basis, is it? Them damn gremlins.......
On Fault causes island-wide blackout
Posted 16 June 2017, 11:39 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
This is an outrage, pure and simple, and is typical of the last administration. Mrs Martin may give pat answers to the accusations, and argue all she likes. But she must have been involved, as she was one of the ones involved in giving the delinquent person basically a pat on the back, and carry on business as usual. The PLP have all their outrage down pat now, since the criminal activities are coming to the fore, and all they can do is deflect their crimes back onto the new ministers who are letting us, The People, know just what was going on.
On Tenant ‘owed airport’ $3m
Posted 16 June 2017, 11:35 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
To address the points in Mr Moore's letter - we now find ourselves with a white elephant that could bankrupt the country (via non collection of fees and taxes), thanks in no small part to the interference of the previous government.
Whilst I agree with SP's point that market research would doubtless have been carried out extensively by the original developers, I am not so sure that the present "owners" care all that much about Baha Mar's future. They (China as a whole) have received the monies for construction, plain and simple. In effect, they seem to have used Peter (Bank) to pay Paul (Construction company) In future they will only be interested in making sure that Peter gets repaid from future operations, and to hell with its effect on our nation. With such massive repayments due, I don't expect there will be too much left over to carry out site redevelopments, upgrades, repairs as they are needed.
China is well known for building ghost towns, or Potomac buildings, in their efforts to keep a major industry going and spread their global influence. This has led to the present credit crunch they are experiencing.
More worryingly for us (as Mr Moore points out) we have as yet no idea what the effect will be on our infrastructure. Imagine for one moment thousands of tourists descending on the streets and beaches of Nassau in a typical day, on top of the usual cruise ship passengers - ugh!! And then, after a few months or years of utter congestion, bookings at Baha Mar begin to drop off. What then?
Remember in the 1980s when the huge hotel at Cable Beach was first opened, and sucked the nation's coffers dry? That megaresort (for its time) began to wither and die after only a decade or so. Not having learned our lesson, the new phoenix rising from the ashes is a replica, only on steroids, and one which I do not think that our Chinese overlords know how to tame..
On Baha Mar - and what comes next
Posted 22 May 2017, 5:22 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
BAIC seems as good a place as any to start the investigations. When / if the little people start to squeal to save their own skins, then we will work up the chain to Road Traffic, BoB, BAMSI, the landfill, Baha Mar, Urban Renewal etc etc
On UPDATED: Former deputy speaker arrested in theft probe
Posted 19 May 2017, 4:38 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
The coming days and weeks will be interesting to see just in what regard Freddie is held by the PLP. It would be no surprise if he is not shooed in to any bye elections, nor a surprise if he is overlooked for the Senate. Surely to goodness there are better and brighter alternatives, even within the depleted ranks of the party.
Those with cooler heads will have to take a long hard look at the reasons for the party's collapse in the election, and the finger of blame will be pointed squarely in the direction of the Old Guard - Freddie included. His political ramblings, both in public and under cover of pseudonyms, are worn out, tired and of no interest to the vast majority of Bahamians. He comes across as a disgruntled hack writer and self-publicist who still thinks that he has an audience.
On Mitchell a danger to democracy
Posted 18 May 2017, 9:33 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
The coming days and weeks will be interesting to see just in what regard Freddie is held by the PLP. It would be no surprise if he is not shooed in to any bye elections, nor a surprise if he is overlooked for the Senate. Surely to goodness there are better and brighter alternatives, even within the depleted ranks of the party.
Those with cooler heads will have to take a long hard look at the reasons for the party's collapse in the election, and the finger of blame will be pointed squarely in the direction of the Old Guard - Freddie included. His political ramblings, both in public and under cover of pseudonyms, are worn out, tired and of no interest to the vast majority of Bahamians. He comes across as a disgruntled hack writer and self-publicist who still thinks that he has an audience.
On Bitterness of Fred Mitchell
Posted 17 May 2017, 10:13 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
Nail on the head with gold flush. Reminds me of the saying "You can't polish a t*rd"
On A COMIC'S VIEW: Closing the lid on Christie and his toilet party
Posted 13 May 2017, 11:18 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
Now all over mainstream media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kATXuxi…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSZ7RfJ…
On 'Heartbroken' Ja Rule: Fyre Festival was not a scam
Posted 29 April 2017, 11:44 a.m. Suggest removal
watcher says...
I look forward to the PM telling us, in the next few weeks, that
BOB will soon become solvent
BAMSI will be finished
Twelve Carnivals will be held each year
Employers must give all staff fifteen weeks' paid vacation per year
VAT will be spent effectively
All banks will be required to forgive outstanding loans.
Anything else?
On PM reveals Grand Lucayan sale plan at PLP Freeport rally
Posted 8 April 2017, 11:20 a.m. Suggest removal