Monthly Archives: August 2007

It is time for the Bahamas to act on dog fighting.

Posted on August 31, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Inhumane, barbaric, cruel, reprehensible, cowardly are just some of the words that have been used to describe Michael Vick and the abominable practice of dog fighting. When we hear of losing dogs being drowned, hanged, electrocuted, shot and slammed to … Continue reading →

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Good news for Bahamas telephone services? IndiGo sues The Bahamas Government.

Posted on August 30, 2007 by weblogbahamas

The Bahama Journal headline of Wednesday, August 29, 2007 was tantalising indeed – Indigo Sues Gov’t. The lead story by Candia Dames begins as follows: In what could lead to a landmark decision affecting the telecommunications sector in The Bahamas, … Continue reading →

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Simon Bolivar meets Hugo Chavez

Posted on August 29, 2007 by weblogbahamas

The Heritage Foundation has released one of their Backgrounder publications on Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan ‘leader’ and it is most illuminating. Here’s a brief excerpt: If Simón Bolívar had returned to Venezuela in 2007 for his 224th birthday, he would … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Government Approves Albany Project?

Posted on August 28, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Well, the new FNM Government has reviewed the multi million dollar Albany project, a development at the south west end of Nassau (New Providence). It seems obvious to this not so humble blogger, and many others, that the FNM used … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Pandemic – Violent Crime. Is The Bahamas Proof?

Posted on August 28, 2007 by weblogbahamas

The July/August 2007 issue of Foreign Policy magazine seems to confirm our worst fears about crime and more specifically murder. The article is titled The Hidden Pandemic by Moises Naim. Here’s a brief snippet: And Brazil is not even at … Continue reading →

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Shadow Puppets – Song of the week – August 27, 2007

Posted on August 27, 2007 by weblogbahamas

This is an unusual song of the week, but I stumbled across this great video of “Wonderful World” at The Daily Galaxy. It was originally posted at CollegeHumor.com. http://www.collegehumor.com/moogaloop/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1772114

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Surrounded by Horses —–

Posted on August 26, 2007 by weblogbahamas

(This “story” was forwarded to one of our bloggers and we though it sufficiently interesting, and funny to post. The author is unknown at this point) The US standard railroad gauge (distance between the rails) is 4 feet, 8.5  inches. … Continue reading →

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Political Promises

Posted on August 25, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Click on image to enlarge. Not sure who deserves credit for this, but it’s brilliant!

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Sometimes it’s embarrassing to be Bahamian

Posted on August 25, 2007 by weblogbahamas

I know that sounds a little harsh but just think about the Lynden Pindling Airport for a moment. We have been an independent country since 1973. That’s 34 years and this is the first time in my almost 50 years … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Customs and Revenue Collection

Posted on August 24, 2007 by weblogbahamas

You might recall my disgust at the level of customer service at Bahamas Customs at the airport in this recent blog? I had indicated that the blog would be continued as there is something else I need to get off … Continue reading →

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