The Tribune headline - Minister: south-west coastline of Grand Bahama is ‘no build zone’ - really caught our attention this morning.
Now we realize that Mr. Gibson is doing what he believes is best for the people from Williams Town to West End, but does the government really have the power to tell people they cannot build on their own property?
The government has the coercive power to do what ever it pleases, but if someone chooses to build on their property, the only thing the government should be able to do is enforce building codes. To disallow one the right to use their property as they see fit is taking things a bit too far.
The government is not a baby-sitting service for adults wishing to build on their property that overlooks the beautiful waters of The Bahamas. That is a privilege they should not be denied by any well-meaning bureaucrat.
Should someone decide to build in a precarious location that is their personal decision and they would have to face the consequences of their actions in the event of another natural disaster. By the same token, they would not have a claim against the state if they lose their house again either.
We believe you have made the wrong decision Mr. Gibson.
