sweptaway

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truetruebahamian 5 years ago on Majority of dome structures set to arrive

Majority of dome structures set to arrive

These are ours - the taxpayers. What happens after 2 years?

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TheMadHatter 5 years ago on Majority of dome structures set to arrive

Majority of dome structures set to arrive

I hope they filled out all the requisite Customs forms and paid their VAT and their duty and their VAT on duty and their duty on VAT and their duty and VAT on shipping and their extra shipping fee to ship all that money to the Treasury and don't forget to attach a $10 postage stamp at the top-right of the form. All kinna govt forms dem is need postage stamp. Better put one just to be safe :-)

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Well_mudda_take_sic 4 years, 11 months ago on Consumers face 15% extra BPL bill charge

Consumers face 15% extra BPL bill charge

LMAO......it's gonna be a whole hell-of-a-lot more than 15% of your average monthly bill for the next 10 months....it's gonna be more like 33% or more for the next two decades!

It might make much more economic sense for many of us to simply pay the right person under the table for the privilege of being put on the infamous 'DO NOT DISCONNECT LIST'. Better still, give the right field technicians at BPL a cash gift to tap (trench) you into the power grid so you can secretly pirate electricity for free. ROWL

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joeblow 4 years, 10 months ago on STATESIDE: Biden scares Trump and he may be right to do so

STATESIDE: Biden scares Trump and he may be right to do so

I fondly remember the days when journalists were an objective, reliable source of news and not partisan hacks!

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B_I_D___ 4 years, 9 months ago on We may need to revise building codes after tremors, says PM

We may need to revise building codes after tremors, says PM

Oh please...people need to calm the F down over the earthquake tremors.

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BiminiRick 4 years, 7 months ago on US was the worst prepared for virus

US was the worst prepared for virus

First, let me say that I think U.S. medical care is far superior to rationed socialized medicine in my opinion. Regarding your letter, the major flaw is your reliance on statistics provided by the Chinese Communist Party regarding the numbers of infected and deaths. There is substantial evidence that the numbers they have provided are mere fairy tales. It is China's authoritarian state that suppressed reportage of the initial outbreak and, in cahoots with the World Health Organization, downplayed the severity of the outbreak. These officials allowed the festivities in Wuhan to go on unhindered and spread the virus throughout the world. The U.S., and by proxy, The Bahamas and the entire Caribbean would most likely not be in this predicament if China had addressed the issue at its onset. I also agree that there must be solutions short of shutting down the entire economy of a nation. Unfortunately for us in The Bahamas, THAT DECISION was made by other governments. Our reliance on tourism means that those decisions will continue to be made by others for the foreseeable future.

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joeblow 4 years, 7 months ago on US was the worst prepared for virus

US was the worst prepared for virus

... the absence of a free media in China makes it impossible to believe any stats that come out of that country! Online trends are showing that even Chinese citizens are suspicious of the reports coming out of their own country!

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avidreader 4 years, 7 months ago on Food shopping schedule announced

Food shopping schedule announced

DDK: Very kind of you to express concern about the suffering people of Abaco and Grand Bahama. The remainder of the country is beginning to feel the effects of what is called a national emergency that appears to be driving us backwards economically. How far back we will go is yet to be seen. However, the good people of Abaco and Grand Bahama are fully aware of the extent of the severe damage inflicted upon them. Think about power lines in your residential areas still on the ground 7 months after the storm. People buy ice from the food store sometimes every other day and hope that their generator continues to run and that they can continue to afford fuel for it.

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joeblow 4 years, 7 months ago on VIDEO: Long lines at supermarkets ahead of lockdown

VIDEO: Long lines at supermarkets ahead of lockdown

I realize that we need to have an exam for any person who wants to become Prime Minister. No campaigning, being elected party leader or any of that nonsense. The person who scores the highest gets the job.

The questions should revolve around different scenarios and the first question could be something like:

If an infection is spread by person to person contact and you want to reduce spread you should:

a) do nothing

b) control the flow of crowds, practice social distancing and make policing more effective,

c) use government policies to make every come out their house at one time and bundle up together like its Junkanoo, or

d) make and then change rules everyday

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JackArawak 4 years, 7 months ago on EDITORIAL: The manmade disaster of BPL

EDITORIAL: The manmade disaster of BPL

no power under lock down? you're describing Abaco

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ohdrap4 4 years, 7 months ago on Bahamas embassy 'unfit' for use

Bahamas embassy 'unfit' for use

SEND THEM A DOME!!!!

Only 30 reached Abaco there must be one lying around

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joeblow 4 years, 7 months ago on Bahamas embassy 'unfit' for use

Bahamas embassy 'unfit' for use

At least the government is consistent in its upkeep of buildings under its authority!!

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Baha10 4 years, 6 months ago on Portable water plant on Abaco to supply 10,000 gallons a day

Portable water plant on Abaco to supply 10,000 gallons a day

On behalf of ALL Abaconians ... THANK YOU ... Rotary for actually “doing” as opposed to “talking” ... and the placement at “Treasure Cay” is appropriate given it was the location of the 1st Rotary Club established in Abaco, which used to meet at the (once “pride of the Caribbean”) Hotel, unfortunately demolished in the 80’s and most regrettably never rebuilt with the consequential effect that Treasure Cay has languished ever since in desperate need of re-birth.

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DWW 4 years, 6 months ago on Operator error caused blackout

Operator error caused blackout

not report on the outage in Marsh Harbour yet? we still waiting 9 and a half months later.

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lovingbahamas 4 years, 6 months ago on 'Impossible to restore power to Abaco before 2020 hurricane season'

'Impossible to restore power to Abaco before 2020 hurricane season'

Let’s just keep kicking the can down the road. 8 1/2 months after Dorian and BPL is just now coming to the conclusion they might need more help??!? And, then the old song and dance about “well, the homes aren’t built so they really don’t need power”. What about the boast everything would be powered up by March-back in January? Is it any surprise that no one believes anything that is said out of any government official’s mouth. If I worked for BPL I would be so ashamed I would quit. Of course, where else could I get a job and do mediocre work and still get paid?

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realitycheck242 4 years, 5 months ago on BPL’s $535m bond in Singapore listing

BPL’s $535m bond in Singapore listing

Why list this Bond issue all the way in Singapore ? Sounds like BPL has a credit rating issue on Wall street !