Flipping Grand Bahama

Yes, Grand Bahama is still under reconstruction and the new government elected has a tall order to fill. Listening to Governor General Dame Margueritte Pindling give her speech from the throne on Wednesday was most inspirational for The Bahamas and especially for people in Grand Bahama. I don't remember a time when we were singled out as it was done in this speech. Here is just a portion of what she said that got a lot of interest:  My Government will stimulate the local business environment. My Government will strengthen the Fresh Start and Jump Start initiatives established during its last term in office.  My Government will establish a One-stop-shop to improve the ease of doing business .  My Government will grant tax inducements or incentives to Bahamians comparable to or in line with those given to foreign investors.  My Government will review and give consideration to the ownership of taxi license plates by persons who have been leasing those plates

So I was going through my Facebook feed this morning and came across a post congratulating this letter and I decided to have a look. I think it's a wonderful addition not only to the editor of The Tribune to whom the letter was written, but to go further. It's from Chris Pane, a businessman in Grand Bahama following the recent General Elections which ousted the Progressive Liberal Party for the Free National Movement and speaks to a better day for Grand Bahama: THE Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has been seen off in spectacular fashion, ending ten years of inept governance and corruption. # The arrogance of Perry Christie and many other ministers is a stark reminder that those elected work for the people, not the other way around. New Free National Movement (FNM) ministers take note. # With a sensible and talented Cabinet in place, Prime Minister Dr. Minnis has the tools to deliver initiatives that could transform the fortunes of the country. With the sagging GDP