The Tribune

Editor, The TRIBUNE

Perhaps it is time for Bahamians to take a leaf out of the book of a frustrated motorist in Florida.

Apparently fed up with waiting for someone to repair a particularly large pothole, the gentleman decided to take matters into his own hands. His solution? He planted a banana tree right in the middle of it!

Now, I am not suggesting that Bahamians should start turning our roads into agricultural plantations, but perhaps we should consider following his example?

After all, some of the potholes on New Providence’s roads have been there so long that they are practically permanent fixtures. A few are big enough to accommodate not just a banana tree but an entire vegetable garden.

Perhaps if the relevant authorities see banana trees, coconut palms and even a few tomato plants sprouting from our roads, they might finally appreciate just how serious the problem has become.

Of course, there is a more sensible solution: fill the potholes before somebody loses a tyre, damages their suspension or, worse, has an accident.

Until that happens, perhaps a little roadside horticulture might get their attention.

At least we could get some bananas out of the deal!

Yours faithfully,

MR H. ROLLE

Nassau, Bahamas

November 12, 2026