rdonaldson 12 years, 8 months ago on Customs and Immigration workers strike
Customs and Immigration workers strike
Don't these people realize what damage they are doing to the country! How can they expect raises if no money is coming in from the airport. They are ruining this country and I have very little sympathy for them. Holding the government hostage is not the answer right now. The Union is very very irresponsible. Sure they might win a little now, but in the long run we all lose and they will be the biggest losers. I personally hate Unions. All they cause is trouble with very little benefit except for the Union bosses getting very big salaries. And really that is the bottom line. The Union bosses have to hang on to their jobs.
Endtimes_Messenger 12 years, 8 months ago on Customs and Immigration workers strike
Customs and Immigration workers strike
This strike that the Customs officers are involved in is a very irresponsible course of action. It is very selfish and does not take into consideration all of the airline passengers such as my wife and I who are currently being inconvenienced as a result of this action. Why should customers that have nothing to do with government and union negotiations have to suffer? There must be a better solution to solving the issues between the two aforementioned groups that does not involve inconveniencing customers!
Puzzled 12 years, 8 months ago on Customs and Immigration workers strike
Customs and Immigration workers strike
Who do these people think they are? Why do they think that inconveniencing travelers is going to help the only major industry that this nation has? They seem to be total delusional sociopaths who live outside the real world.
BahamaSand 12 years, 8 months ago on Graffiti assault on dog
Graffiti assault on dog
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”- MAHATMA GHANDI
...therefore it deserves to be recognized publicly. I believe that is why some folks find it difficult to live amongst their own people. Once you detach yourself from EVERYTHING that is nature you'll realize you're detaching yourself from being human.
nationbuilder 12 years, 5 months ago on Baha Mar urged to hire more Bahamians
Baha Mar urged to hire more Bahamians
The Prime Minister of The Bahamas is telling foreigners they need to hire more Bahamians, when the Bahamas Government which he leads is putting scores of Bahamians on the unemployment line. The hypocrisy is scandalous.
TalRussell 12 years, 5 months ago on Top executive defends Atlantis
Top executive defends Atlantis
Bahamaland's Ministry of Tourism reveals Bahamaland's new Mascot!
notsogullible 12 years, 5 months ago on Top executive defends Atlantis
Top executive defends Atlantis
I TOTALLY AGREE - everyone else but Nassauvians & Grand Bahamians; too much of an entitlement nature we have here.
sandra 11 years, 7 months ago on ‘I do not blame Bahamas for boatmate’s death’
‘I do not blame Bahamas for boatmate’s death’
How very sad and senseless. Mr Bruner is correct in saying that Bahamians should not only rely on Government to "fix it". Bahamians, especially those who are dependent on the tourist industry for their bread and butter need to let these "bullies" and "murderers" know that they are killing them also when there is a slow down and cessation of the tourist industry. When this happens EVERYONE is affected. The Bahamas is not the only island with sun, sand and sea. Don't let these criminals take over the Bahamas. Now when I envision our flag, I see Black, Yellow, Acquamarine and Red (for all the blood that's being shed). My condolences to the Bruner family and to all the other families that have been taken down by the "bullies" and "murderers".
Tom_Liberty 11 years, 7 months ago on ‘I do not blame Bahamas for boatmate’s death’
‘I do not blame Bahamas for boatmate’s death’
My name is Tom Crowley, Business Manager for the schooner Liberty Clipper. Kyle Bruner was our Chief Mate. Kyle was murdered on Sunday morning, Mothers Day. I have been in Nassau since Monday morning with the other young man from our crew who was with Kyle when he was attacked. I echo and support the brave and intelligent words of his father, Rick Bruner. Over the last 48 hours we have been working with the Bahamian Police, the American Embassy, and the Ministry of Tourism to ensure that Kyles death was not in vain and that his murderers were found and will be prosecuted. Yesterday, the prime witness identified the shooter, last night we saw Kyle at the Butler Funeral Home and paid our respects to honor him. We have had nothing but support, encouragement, patience, and diligence by everyone in the Bahamas. We have been further supporting by the sympathies of the Bahamian people from the Cricket Club to the Towne Hotel and everywhere in between.
I want to clarify the accounts in this paper and every other news service on a very important point; The schooner Liberty Clipper was NOT passing through the Bahamas. We have been here since 2009 taking up to 24 passengers a week from December to May on 6 day sailing adventures to the outer islands. Our crew and passengers spend a lot of time and money here eating in your restaurants, staying in your hotels, and visiting the many wonderful sites in Nassau and the outer islands. Five years is not passing through. It is a commitment to and a significant investment in the Bahamas. Accordingly, we have the same hopes, dreams, and expectations of all Bahamians for truth, justice, and extreme diligence in the protection and safety of all persons living in or visiting the Bahamas. No life is worth more than another. An 11 year old Bahamian or a 34 year old American. We must all demand that every effort is made to increase this protection and pursue criminals with speed and diligence that must transcend politics and posturing by government officials. As the Captain on the ship orders when there is a job to be done : "MAKE IT HAPPEN!" You may look for the Liberty Clipper again next year. After all, we are from Boston, Massachusetts where we are proud to say "BOSTON STRONG!"
Thank you - Tom Crowley, Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships, and the Schooner Liberty Clipper" from Boston & The Bahamas.
Unproud242 11 years, 7 months ago on ‘I do not blame Bahamas for boatmate’s death’
‘I do not blame Bahamas for boatmate’s death’
Mr. Bruner I am so sorry that lost someone so special in such a senseless way.
Brunerr 11 years, 7 months ago on ‘I do not blame Bahamas for boatmate’s death’
‘I do not blame Bahamas for boatmate’s death’
My name is Rick Bruner. I am the father of Kyle Bruner, the sailor who was killed in Nassau on Sunday. I would like to say up front that I don't blame the people of the Bahamas for my son's death. This sort of thing can and does happen in many cities around the world. My son was killed by a person and some will say he shouldn't have been in that area or he shouldn't have become involved in the struggle between the woman being robbed and her assailant, but he was not a person who would stand by and watch someone being victimized. His death has created a a whirlwind of talk and warnings and suggestions; it is my hope and I know it would have been his as well that this death in some small way reminded people that to affect change takes the will to change. This doesn't mean relying on government to create that change, after all government is merely a reflection of a country's citizens, it means that ordinary people have to make the commitment to change what is happening and work together to achieve their goals. Some might say that I have no business telling Bahamians how to conduct their affairs and they would be right, I am not telling you what to do. I am merely saying that no family wants to be notified that their child has been senselessly murdered, whether they are American or Bahamian.
quincymeatball 11 years, 5 months ago on 'Crazy' aviation taxes may cost tourism $20m
'Crazy' aviation taxes may cost tourism $20m
This is the stupidest thing that the government could have ever done-- As a private pilot, who has for the last 50 years been coming and going to just about every island in The Bahamas, who truly loves The Out Islands, now will no longer come back-- I would spend an average of 25,000.00 dollars on my several vacation per year in The Bahamas. Both this tax and the corrupt customs officials have officially turned me off-- I will not be back.
nationbuilder 11 years, 5 months ago on 'Crazy' aviation taxes may cost tourism $20m
'Crazy' aviation taxes may cost tourism $20m
Dis government is gonna destroy us if we let them
john33xyz 11 years, 5 months ago on 'Crazy' aviation taxes may cost tourism $20m
'Crazy' aviation taxes may cost tourism $20m
Stop complaining. The people love this. 92% of Bahamian voters chose either FNM or PLP. Only 8% voted otherwise.
Give us the same old, same old ????????????/ Oh yeah, we love it. We voted for it. And 4 years from now, we'll vote for MORE from the FNM (again).
You just can't teach an old dog, new tricks.
40 years, and only 3 prime ministers. Do we want change? Obviously not.
USAhelp 11 years, 5 months ago on 'Crazy' aviation taxes may cost tourism $20m
'Crazy' aviation taxes may cost tourism $20m
Its better in the Bahamas hope all Bahamians enjoy cause no tourists will be coming
B_I_D___ 10 years, 11 months ago on Davis closes in on end to Baha Mar negotiations
Davis closes in on end to Baha Mar negotiations
They still talking about this crap? Pay teh people...this is ALMOST as bad as the whole BTC discussions...sigh
Puzzled 10 years, 11 months ago on Davis closes in on end to Baha Mar negotiations
Davis closes in on end to Baha Mar negotiations
Just pay the bill! Trying to weasel out of what is owed just reinforces international opinion of the trustworthiness of the Bahamas>
Rontom 12 years, 8 months ago on Customs and Immigration workers strike
Customs and Immigration workers strike
Pawns in a game they cannot possibly win being advised as they are only serves one purpose and one purpose alone: holding the country captive at the mercy of the collective body--TUC. Message to Obie: This is a real country with real LAWS and a real government which has ultimate power--your political calculation is wrong. A web is built from in to out. To Customs and Immigration Officers: you are dependents and dispensable. You are not even in the game. You were never in the game.