More Problems In Bocas
(Note: The following was submitted two days ago and I just got around to putting it up now - my bad... DKW) Ferry not allowed to dock in Bocas IN protest - The government in their infinite wisdom has stopped the only safe boat taxi's , Bocas Marine and Taxi 25 from operating.Now anyone with a boat (knowledgeable or not in the safe operation of a water craft) to transport people to and from Almirante, a distance of 13.5 ocean miles.These boats DO NOT have radios for emergencies, fire extinguishers or enough life jackets (if any) and few have running lights. They DO NOT have a captain and a pilot. Bocas Marine and Taxi 25 have all of this.These small boats should not be travelling these waters and are extremely dangerous in heavy weather. Families now have no choice to travel either for work or just to get to the mainland except in these unsafe boats. On Saturday the people of Bocas took a stand and would not the ferry dock.in protest. They say they are afraid for their lives and for their children having to cross in these small boats.They Bocas officials have reached out to the THEIR GOVERNMENT only to be told "we make the laws..you obey them" even if it means people are going to die and guaranteed there will be accidents and deaths...WHAT ARE THEY THINKING...maybe a brother in law with a couple boats needed some extra cash..so why not. Wonder who got bribed this time.!!!!!!
