John 9 years, 2 months ago on Three children are recovering after being shot
Three children are recovering after being shot
When three grown males, armed to the 'T' are willing to sacrifice injuring or even killing five young children to get at a target they want dead, this is testimony to the seriousness of the crime problem we face in this country. A matter of "by any means necessary ". And it is a heartless, cold blooded act. This is not the Bahamas that our forefathers envisioned. It is now the country many of us grew up in. Murder and mayhem has become the order of the day for some people and too bad for you if you happen to be in their way. They showed no mercy and no compassion. Hope the courts do likewise when the time comes.
John 7 years, 9 months ago on Man sets himself on fire after 'domestic dispute'
Man sets himself on fire after 'domestic dispute'
' The Bible only mentions the deaths of two apostles, James who was put to death by Herod Agrippa I in 44 AD and Judas Iscariot who committed suicide shortly after the death of Christ. The details of the deaths of three of the apostles (John, the Beloved, Bartholomew and Simon the Canaanite) are not known at all, either by tradition or early historians. The deaths of the other seven apostles are known by tradition or the writings of early Christian historians. According to traditions and the Bible, eight of the Apostles died as Martyrs. At least two of the Apostles, Peter and Andrew were crucified.'
Setting one's self on fire is one of the worst and most painful things a human can do, especially when death is the intended result and it doesn't happen. As the body attempts to heal itself,the scaring and the grafting and the physical therapy to keep joints moving and skin from fusing together is beyond painful. And even though the patient is put into an induce coma to avoid pain, he will eventually be brought out of it and given strong pain killers that are very addictive and may include morphine. unfortunately with burn victims, it is usually when it appears that they will recover is when the body shuts own and they expire. And even if you survive, the person rejected you when you were whole and not scarred. now after what you have one to yourself, what are the chances now of making back up with her or even finding another woman.
John 9 years, 2 months ago on Govt considers a hurricane tax
Govt considers a hurricane tax
The man is losing his mind, he is a mental retard. He is delusional, out of touch with reality, economically uninformed, crazy financially, lost and clueless and needs at least 12 weeks complete bed rest (and respirdol treatment) in a secured, well secured,albeit mental institution. Whoever is advising home is equally asinine. They must not have toured this country and saw the damage of the last two hurricanes aye. People have no light, no water, no clothes, no roof, no vehicles 🚗 nowhere to call home. Chil out of school and grandma need medication and the best solution you and your overpaid clowns could come up with is "we gatta tax them more ". Go tax ya Bah Mar ...real talk
ThisIsOurs 9 years, 2 months ago on Miller: We shouldn’t have brought in foreigners
Miller: We shouldn’t have brought in foreigners
Nothing wrong with "foreigners", as long as they're competent and they're not political puppets
hrysippus 7 years, 9 months ago on School beatings must be very last resort
School beatings must be very last resort
Trolls out in force today, I see.
John 9 years, 1 month ago on Legal advice sought amid low voter registration
Legal advice sought amid low voter registration
Whether you intend to vote or not, it is important to register. At least you will be prepared for any eventualities that may arise during and after the elections. A voters card is one of the few things you can still get free in this country today and, despite the current political climate, it is one of the most powerful documents you could ever own. In all your frustrations remember not voting is also a vote, but not registering to vote is giving up the most powerful God given right you have in this country. If you are not registered the politicians will not even have to waste time and energy during their campaigns to try to win your vote. They have already struck you off as a person who does not count, a non entity: you have no voting franchise. Go register, if only for the hell of it! And let them try figure you out.
John 9 years, 1 month ago on Baha Mar ‘purchaser’ leaves Sarkis in cold
Baha Mar ‘purchaser’ leaves Sarkis in cold
Seems that Izmirilians legal team has fallen asleep or they are waiting to strategically play their trump card (no pun intended). But the developments over the past few months and even weeks confirms that Zarkis being kicked out of Bah Mar was no accident. It was an evilly devised and well orchestrated plan. Can you name one foreign direct investment project in which the government was so intimately involved? Christie is in bed with the Chinese and the more he denies it, the more the truth manifests itself.
John 9 years, 1 month ago on Israel is seeking ‘technological co-operation’ with the Bahamas
Israel is seeking ‘technological co-operation’ with the Bahamas
Partnership with Israel and let them put a harness on the Chinese taking over the country.
ashley14 9 years, 1 month ago on EDITORIAL: New US President must show world leadership
EDITORIAL: New US President must show world leadership
Trump won't be a threat to the Bahamas. I believe he would help anyone that is trying to help themselves. He is for success. He is not afraid of failing, but if he does he doesn't give up he tries again. Look at his children. They are respectable, hard workers with a big heart. The Bahamas economically needs a source of income besides tourism. Tourism is great but what about in the lean times. A family can't go without income for two months after a hurricane hits the islands. As if you didn't know that. There needs to be some industry with fair wages for its employees. I don't know what, but I believe there are smarter people then me that could figure out. Work out of fla and go home whenever you want. I know you can come here as a student and lots stay to fulfill their dreams for their families. I want the best for all. I love the Bahamian people and it breaks my heart to read what some of the citizens go thru. Then when someone says why is the crime so high. It's easy they have given up. They have no dreams for their future. I believe that could change back to family first and love for one another.
killemwitdakno 9 years, 1 month ago on Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
When have permanent residents been a problem?
ohdrap4 9 years, 1 month ago on Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
anyone remember Harald Furhman and his boycott the bahamas RV tour in the US? lol
More recently, Peter Nygard ....
No, the permanent residents have never been a problem lol.
Well_mudda_take_sic 9 years, 1 month ago on Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
This is not going to help us any. As of the end of 2015 there were nearly 100 million (100,000,000) Red China citizens who were multi-millionaires. Can you imagine what will happen to us if only 1% of them decide to buy Bahamian citizenship!!!!
observer2 9 years, 1 month ago on Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
Excellent point Tal. In the US there is no such thing as Permanent Residency just because you bought a house. The purchase of a home adds no value to the economy, in actuality it adds additional strain on an already bankrupted government.
Think of it this way: BEC, Water and Sewerage, National Insurance, the Hospital, Police, Ministry of Works, the public schools etc are all providing services to these foreign permanent residents and the government is loosing $1 billion dollars a year through increased debt providing these services, then these new residents are actually being subsidized by the government and we are loosing more money than is coming in.
Most of these foreigners then bring in Haitian, Jamaican, Filipino and Peruvian labor who also utilize government services and add additional strain to the economy. Thus increasing the debt even more. Also, they bring in all their supplies on their yachts and its questionable if they are declaring for customs.
Currently in many public schools the vast majority of the students are Haitian. The Haitians in Abaco are working for the foreigners but we as Bahamians are paying for their education.
In Abaco there are rich foreigners and Haitians, middle class Bahamians are disappearing.
We need to get rid of economic permanent residency and try to build our country the old fashioned way. Through hard work.
happyfly 9 years, 1 month ago on Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
These god damn nincompoops running this country just have to ruin everything they touch. Foreign investors want stability and consistency. Waking up one day and deciding to double the cost of PR is just going to send another wave of potential foreign investors to Panama or some other jurisdiction. Anyone that thinks this country is doing well enough right now to raise the bar for foreign investors to qualify for residency !? You are out of your mind ?! And you are a damn fool if all you got to worry about is some apartment owner raising the rent $170 while your elected representatives are selling the entire future of this country off to the Chinese. You wait till the PRC comes back and raises the rent on all of us brother
observer2 9 years, 1 month ago on Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
Tal, it maybe a prosperous country for you but have you walked through Bain Town recently? Many people's electricity is off as they can't afford it, a lot of people don't have running water in their homes, they use public water dispensers in the road, garbage is everywhere, most of the young women have babies and are single mothers, most of the young men don't have jobs, recreational drug use abounds, web-shops are everywhere along with bar rooms. Gambling addition is running high. The youth are unskilled.
So Tal, it maybe properous for you but many of your fellow Bahamians are hurting. And hurting badly.
banker 9 years, 1 month ago on Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
Govt raises permanent residency mark to $1m
My clients who fall into the HNWI category who can afford the real estate are leaving the Bahamas, as is my job. The biggest complaint that I hear from people packing their bags and money, is that the quality of life is much lower than anywhere else. I hear specific complaints of paying $15 at Balduccinos for a hunk of cheese that is made a few miles from their old home and sells for just over £1.50 back there. They complain that there is nothing to do here -- no cultural events, shopping sucks, the movies suck, the malls are a joke and that life is too small for millionaires here. It is not safe to jog or bike on the streets and carriage ways. I constantly hear how good the 360 restaurants in the Cayman Islands are. The restaurants here are too high dollar for the quality of food, and the Atlantis/PI scene is made to pick your pocket. The import duty on luxury cars coupled to the potholes in the road and the lack of factory authorised repair depots make them a money pit. They may be rich, but they een stupid rich. A million dollar house here is not worth a million.
A tax haven is just not enough now to keep the HNWI's. You have to have a quality of life that we can't produce. This will not be good news for the real estate business.
ThisIsOurs 9 years, 1 month ago on Via Caffe owner is gunned down
Via Caffe owner is gunned down
Death is incomprehensible. This man should not be dead.
I pray God grants us just new leaders or wipes the hearts of our current leaders clean, we cannot continue with this stink of corruption within our government. It is indirectly, (or is it directly?), responsible for every single murder in the country. This spirit of I guh get mine and whatever I do to get it is just fine has escaped from parliament, infected our young men and turned into some virulent disease that our grandparents could not even comprehend.
Every single MP needs to get on their knees turn from their wicked ways and repent. Stop crookin, stop selling contracts, stop extorting money from investors, stop praying on the young men and women in your offices, for God's sake. Your greedy lascivious ways are destroying the Bahamas.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Honestman 9 years, 1 month ago on Govt urged to clarify $1m residency threshold
Govt urged to clarify $1m residency threshold
Frankly, with crime so out of control, anyone wishing to spend $1 million on a property in New Providence in order to secure permanent residency needs to undergo a psychological evaluation (Shane Gibson will have a number to hand). There are many countries in the world where $1 million will buy you peace and harmony and a quality of life that is impossible in the killing fields of New Providence.
John 9 years, 1 month ago on Police: 'No need to be afraid of crime'
Police: 'No need to be afraid of crime'
“The female victims were unfortunately, in the wrong place at the wrong time. It could have been anyone; it could have been you or I. That area is a relaxation spot with stalls and tables there was no one who could have predicted that a vehicle with four persons would have pulled up and shot into the crowd,” Chief Supt Fernander said.***
doesn't this severely contradict the chief's statement. "Chief Superintendent Clayton Fernander said the public has “no need to be afraid”. If you are being slaughtered and not involved in any way except happening to be "in the wrong place at the wrong time..that is plenty reason to be afraid and not go out unless when necessary. But what exactly are the police doing to combat gang activity and gang warfare? Many believe that several of the recent murders are gang related and retaliations, to say the least. . "
John 7 years, 6 months ago on INSIGHT: We desperately need a new leadership alternative
INSIGHT: We desperately need a new leadership alternative
The fact is modern day slavery still exists and all who sit as prime ministers are chief house negroes and not de facto leaders. And even as a boy still in school listening to the budget, one would hear all the concessions and exemptions given to foreign owned businesses while taxes were continuously being heaped on Bahamians. And when Pindling told Bahamians to leave the farms and the fishing boats and the Family Islands and come to Nassau or go to Freeport and get jobs in the hotels, or the tourist industry, your new plantations. Whenever anything was mentioned about ownership everyone got offended. Slaves have jobs and they may buy their freedom but they don’t own nothing. And today it is difficult for Bahamians to become financially free because the cost of living is continuously increasing. And many companies have come to The Bahamas, made hundreds of millions and sold out or closed shop, leaving millions in unpaid taxes, utilities and employee benefits. Not only were Bahamians working basically for free but the sudden ‘crowding ‘ in Nassau and Freeport help to create a breakdown in traditional Bahamian society, population erosion on the Family Islands, the loss of farmers and fishermen that helped the country feed itself, a crime situation that is getting increasingly violent and increasingly out of control. And a National Debt that continues to snowball even on the hottest of Bahamian summer days. And since Bahamians alone are solely responsible for this debt it is the clearest declaration of ‘You are not free, We (creditors) own you. We owned your forefathers and you have slops yourselves, your children and your descendants for generations to come into financial slavery.’ So while millions come to The Bahamias to seek Paradise and financial prosperity, you catch eternal hell. Look at you: still building bricks of mortar and clay. Still nothing but a slave.