The Tribune

EDITOR, The Tribune. THERE have recently been articles in the paper about the quality of the radar equipment at Lynden Pindling International Airport. I do not think this is a new topic but it seems to me that as tourism is the lifeblood of the Bahamian economy getting tourists to Nassau is rather important. If the radar does not function, aeroplanes cannot fly here and therefore overnight tourists cannot arrive. Now I understand that all these beautiful new roads are an important part of our infrastructure, but perhaps radar is more important so that we can pay for the roads! Should we not be using some of the funds borrowed for the road projects which seem to be principally financed by the Chinese government to upgrade, replace or whatever the radar system. A four-lane highway from the airport but nothing to travel on it. And, of course, no radar and the Chinese workers at Baha Mar will not be able to "reach" and we will have knocked down all those buildings on West Bay Street for nothing! I hope someone is working it out somewhere. PATRICK H THOMSON Nassau, January 28, 2012.