The Tribune

EDITOR, The Tribune.

In one of last week’s editions, Marie Thompson reminded us that once more the Carnival chaos is almost on us again, with no apparent organisation or planning, apart from the erection of the fences.

I would like to take the thoughts further! How on earth can this odd government, throw yet another event which last year cost the Bahamian people $12m when there has been no accounting of last year’s loss.

Last year, we were exposed to almost endless announcements. With almost daily conference news bites by Mr Paul Major. This year I don’t see his face anywhere! Or is this just what happens here when people ask you where the money went? You know, $12m could finish and staff the incomplete mini-hospital in Abaco. It could build a pretty big extension to the prison. It could enormously help COB with more infrastructure! Please, Paul, tell us where last year’s money went.

Talking about money, the carnival must pay off dividends to someone – I mean, some of the groups are putting up elaborate billboards, and hosting lavish parties – and you know, they ain’t doing that for nuttin’.

I hear that the organisers anticipate that they will double the number of tourists, actively involved in the parade this year. I witnessed the parade last year, and so I fully expect the Carnival Commission to have the 80 odd tourists there for all of us to see.

STUART HOWELLS,

Nassau,

April 3, 2016