September 16, 2005
A Pair of Jokers
Bahamians Frankie Wilson and Neil Ellis appear to be trying to cash in on the misfortunes of Hurricane Katrina victims. Their proposed "fundraiser" is quite possibly nothing but a publicity stunt and perhaps even a way for them to make some fast cash.
These two have individual net worths amounting to millions of dollars. Frankie claims to be worth $200 million alone. Why do they need help from other Bahamians to contribute money to hurricane victims? All they need to do is write a check. In fact, it takes less of their time and effort to just reach into their own pockets, than it does for them to orgainze a big hullabaloo in an effort to extract cash from the very people they have spent years milking dry. The hurricane victims would get relief faster, too, if these jokers would just pony up today.
Both of these men have questionable reputations. Frankie is nicknamed "the snake" for his unethical business dealings. Neil is an alleged con-artist - turned preacher - who bilks money from hard-working Bahamians to support his anything but Christ-like lifestyle. It looks like both of them see this fundraiser as an opportunity to polish their terribly tarnished public image.
They may also be able to skim a few bucks for themselves. Neither one has ever responsibly accounted for the funds they have been charged with and both have allegedly been involved in questionable financial transactions.
There is little that these two scoundrels have ever done that hasn't deserved scrutiny and this latest scheme isn't any different.
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