The Tribune

EDITOR, The Tribune.

The Bahamas is comprised of islands, cays, and rocks. Each island has its own peculiar shape; some have inlets, others have breakwaters, while others have good harbours, like Nassau has.

I remember when Sea Breezes Estate was being developed: The property was sliced into “choice” lots and the new owners thought they had a piece of paradise.

But a river ran through the land, and that canal which came awfully close to nicely built houses where little children were being reared posed a clear and present danger to them.

There may have been ten or more persons who have drowned in that canal, as well as a few family pets. And to add insult to injury, it was reported that nefarious operations have been conducted in that deep water canal, as well.

Once again a Bahamian government, lacking a clear vision for long term development, have allowed the land to be re-configured, contrary to its natural design. The Exumas, now the SW New Providence come to mind.
Canals are everywhere reconfiguring our land.

You ask who’s doing it?
A former member of parliament used to bus loads of senior citizens into the west so that they could become familiar with the new New Providence, their own country.

I haven’t read Michael Lewis’ book, “Flash Boys” yet, but I read The Tribune’s editorial for Friday, April 11, 2014. You should, too!

We have sold our birthright to the Wall Street one per centers (1%) who are reaping the harvest. And by the way, whatever happened to Mr Pindling’s Immovable Property Act? One of the smartest initiatives, ever.


FRANKLYN SM WILLIAMS

Nassau,

April 21, 2014.