Monthly Archives: June 2007

Nassau Institute co-hosts exciting conference on June 21, 2007

Posted on June 15, 2007 by weblogbahamas

In conjunction with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, The Nassau Institute is hosting another conference on June 21, 2007 at Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas. The very impressive line up of presenters includes, Dr. Michael Walker of The Fraser Institute in … Continue reading →

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Go green Bahamas

Posted on June 15, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS My wife found some information in Better Homes and Gardens which I found both enlightening and frightening. It is titled “Ways to go green.” 1.      A dripping faucet can waste up to 74 gallons of … Continue reading →

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Chavez & Latin America’s Silence

Posted on June 15, 2007 by weblogbahamas

This Washington Times editorial is with the time to read. Here’s a snippet: “In the context of Latin America’s sordid history of dictatorships and political repression — and the strong growth in recent years in the number of countries with … Continue reading →

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PLP still to go to Election Court over Bahamas election 2007

Posted on June 14, 2007 by weblogbahamas

I have been dismissing the talk of the PLP going to election court as a most ridiculous, no preposterous idea when we consider the costs involved and the track record or possibility of winning a case before the election court. … Continue reading →

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Parliament in The Bahamas wasting time?

Posted on June 14, 2007 by weblogbahamas

They never cease to amaze. Parliamentarians that is. The PLP opposition have the best opportunity to hold the new FNM govenrment accountable on serious issues than any other opposition in recent history, yet former Prime Minister Perry Christie is all … Continue reading →

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Some random thoughts. Quo Vadis Bahamas?

Posted on June 13, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS I knew that a space shuttle was scheduled for launch on Friday between 7:30pm and 8:00pm so at 8 I turned on the TV to find out if the launch was successful. CNN was covering the … Continue reading →

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Sean Hannity & Christopher Hitchens on the question of God

Posted on June 13, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Found at The Daily Dish.

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Paul Potts sings Nessun Dorma – Amazing

Posted on June 12, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Stumbled across this incredible You Tube Video at Andrew Sullivan’s Daily Dish Blog. As Mr. Sullivan says “Feel the chills”. Click here for the Britain’s Got Talent site.

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It’s budget time in The Bahamas

Posted on June 12, 2007 by weblogbahamas

The Bahamian government has released the country’s annual budget. In a nutshell, Recurrent Revenue is projected at $1,490 billion and Recurrent Expenditure is estimated to be $1,465 billion. Staggering indeed as it seems like only yesterday that a minister of … Continue reading →

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Harry Chapin – Song of the week – June 11, 2007

Posted on June 11, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Harry Chapin has been acclaimed as a story teller and having had the opportunity to see him in concert before his untimely death, I agree. A Better Place To Be is one of my favourite ballads by Chapin. It’s over … Continue reading →

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