Antiqua, Tourist Released

[deepnite10]

the article..

http://www.blackamericaweb.com/?q=articles/news/moving_america_news/13208

[salty dingo]

I bet they get a hero's welcome back home.

[big_duck]

I hope Rep. Towns didn't pull a muscle patting himself on the back.

[Sargent_Schultz]

No doubt that cost the tax payers more than the fines and the cruises combined.

[FordMastertech]

I am really going to laugh if they don't have passports and can't get back into the USA.:D

[Old Fan]

Their behavior, as reported, would have resulted in 5 police action shootings in most any major city in America. They should consider themselves lucky and go home.

[scchasgal]

I bet they get a hero's welcome back home.

 

Don't forget about the talk show and morning show circuits.

[deepnite10]

i think the Antiqua authorities are as happy that they are gone..

 

yes, the tourist got off kinda soft from the cops..here it s belly clubs,

tasers, mace and boots..:D

[Guest JJWW]

Quote ,

Maginley did say some changes had been put into place in an effort to address what the minister said were problems with “rogue” taxi drivers.

 

“We have put into place a number of practices to advise passengers on what to look for,” Maginley said.

 

He said tourists are urged to take “authorized” taxis, adding that “we want to do some sensitivity training with the police.” In addition, he said, the cruise lines also provide travelers with guidelines for arranging taxi trips at ports of call.

 

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I'm not to up to par with the “ Maginley" ,how can we as tourist tell authorized from unauthorized :confused:

 

 

Let me get this straight :D ,Cruiselines should, also provide travelers with guidelines for arranging taxi trips at ports of call.

Perhaps Maginley can stand on the taxi corner and hold up a sign, Authorized” taxis here ?

BULL “ Maginley".:D

Most of us have been there and done that.

 

Maginley “we want to do some sensitivity training with the police.”

Do you think :D ?

[Sargent_Schultz]

All they have to do is give legitimate taxis a special license place. Of course, this forces everyone to be in the taxi union and eliminates competition. The rogue taxi drivers undercutting a taxi monopoly can help keep prices down. Otherwise, you have Cozumel.

 

 

As for Carnival doing anything, it isn't their problem. They will tell you to take a ship tour, which is their business.

[Guest JJWW]

All they have to do is give legitimate taxis a special license place. Of course, this forces everyone to be in the taxi union and eliminates competition. The rogue taxi drivers undercutting a taxi monopoly can help keep prices down. Otherwise, you have Cozumel.

 

 

As for Carnival doing anything, it isn't their problem. They will tell you to take a ship tour, which is their business.

 

 

But at least in Cozumel you know what you will pay :).