I saw the Minister of Tourism and Aviation Joy Jibrilu interviewed several times, and I felt strongly her compassion for the victims & Abaco Island. I think we need to keep a clear perspective --
From
https://www.nationsonline.org › oneworld › bahamas
The
Bahamas extends 760 miles from the coast of Florida on the north-west almost to Haiti on the south-east. The group consists of 700
islands, of which 30 are
inhabited, and about 2,400 cays (coral reefs).
I have been to the beautiful islands of the Bahamas, and noted that there are numerous islands, all of which survive by tourism. While I agree that there probably is government corruption, we also have to remember the people who will suffer on the other islands if they have no income via tourism. Absolutely, the island(s) must be cleared of bodies, and the task is monumental and overwhelming ... I pray that the Bahamian gov't will do its part. Yet, I just wanted to point out that there are still many other populated islands and those people need their jobs and livelihoods too. I hope that somehow the people CAN be evacuated to these other islands--I think they would appreciate the familiarity of climate & culture, and I have heard the Bahamian citizens say they work together to help one another. One of the best things they could do now on the other islands is to take in their own citizens, help them find jobs and shelter, and assist them with life in whatever ways they can. Meanwhile, other countries can assist in the gargantuan job of helping clear Abaco, for which it is absolutely true that they can not do this by themselves.
Prayers for all that are involved, and I encourage people to donate to transparent organizations that have a proven track record of helping without corruption. (Also, praying for you folks in Canada, as you weather this seemingly never-ending storm!)
