An unusually stormy fall and winter has caused delays in getting goods to the island, and has become apparent …

  • Otter@lemmy.ca
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    6 months ago

    Retailers don’t have any control over the weather, but a backlog in goods shipped to the island has left many wondering what improvements can be made to existing services.

    The article doesn’t mention any, but what ideas are usually suggested? Is this a matter of building up more production on the island?

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      A fixed link has been proposed, but personally I don’t think that’s realistic. I think the only realistic solution in terms of food security is to increase production on the Island, as you suggested.