Monthly Archives: December 2007

2008!

Posted on December 31, 2007 by weblogbahamas

HAPPY NEW YEAR BAHAMAS!

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Foreign Policy Passport Blog – Don’t bury Pakistani democracy with Bhutto

Posted on December 31, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Here’s an interesting perspective on the Pakistani election issue in light of Bhutto’s assasination: In the wake of the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, many will want the United States to rush back into the arms of the one known quantity … Continue reading →

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Ralph McTell – Song of the week – December 31, 2008

Posted on December 31, 2007 by weblogbahamas

In the mood for some folk music? Ralph McTell, the British folk singer really tugs at the heart strings with his old classic, Streets of London. Take a listen. https://blogbahamas.typepad.com/StreetsOfLondon.mp3 Check out his web site here… And you got it. … Continue reading →

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Public Accounts in The Bahamas – An accounting long overdue: Politicians love to spend what’s not theirs

Posted on December 30, 2007 by weblogbahamas

The Tribune editorial of Thursday, December 27, 2008 lead us through the recent ‘debate’ in the House of Assembly over the FNM governments appropriations bills that were presented to Parliament to clear up the PLP’s budget over runs during the … Continue reading →

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Harbour Island, Bahamas

Posted on December 29, 2007 by weblogbahamas

We have some family and friends in visiting from Canada for the holidays and we took the Bo Hengy up for a day trip to Harbour Island or ‘briland as it is referred to by locals. It was a great … Continue reading →

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Junkanoo in The Bahamas seeking reimbursement for inclement weather damage?

Posted on December 28, 2007 by weblogbahamas

It has been reported that many of the Junkanoo costumes were damaged as a result of rain in the early hours of Boxing Day morning. While it did not stop the parade, there was a lengthy delay. And driving yesterday … Continue reading →

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Man, Mountain, Wingsuit

Posted on December 27, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Now you know these people have got to be over the edge! http://www.metacafe.com/fplayer/697149/man_mountain_wingsuit.swfMan, Mountain, Wingsuit – Funny blooper videos are here Is that nerve or what?

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Current Reading: Hitchen’s on Orwell and Cowen on your Inner Economist

Posted on December 26, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Christopher Hitchens, a prolific columnist and author has been on my reading list for sometime. I’ve recently read his Thomas Paine’s Rights of Man: A Biography and currently reading Why Orwell Matters. Orwell is said to be ‘the twentieth Century’s … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays

Posted on December 25, 2007 by weblogbahamas
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Errington (Bumpy) Watkins and his not so blind support of the Castro Regime

Posted on December 24, 2007 by weblogbahamas

On Friday, December 21, 2008 I had to visit the RBC Credit Card Centre down town Nassau, and Mr. Bumpy Watkins came in. Knowing his unwavering support for the Castro regime I remarked that it would not be long before … Continue reading →

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