Monthly Archives: January 2008

The root causes of the lack of discipline in Bahamian society

Posted on January 31, 2008 by weblogbahamas

The Tribune editorial of January 30, 2008 spoke very eloquently of the root causes of the lack of discipline in our society. It spoke of an incident last week of 15 high school students being removed from their classroom and … Continue reading →

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Alvaro Vargas Llosa on Chavez and his Missions

Posted on January 30, 2008 by weblogbahamas

There is always an important lesson to be learned when reading Mr. Llosa’s work. This recent piece on Chavez and his failed policies is no different. CARACAS, Venezuela—After an extensive visit to the slums of this capital, I am convinced … Continue reading →

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Food shortages in Venezuela again?

Posted on January 29, 2008 by weblogbahamas

If it’s not bad enough that the people of Venezuela have to suffer the incorrigible Hugo Chavez, It seems they now have to deal with food shortages according to reports. Chavez, a “collectivist throwback” does not seem to realise that … Continue reading →

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Elvis Costello – Song of the week – January 28, 2008

Posted on January 28, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Elvis Costello leaped onto the musical world stage back in the early/mid 1970’s with his album, My Aim Is True. You might recall the excellent ‘ballad’ titled Alison, from back then? Another one of my favourites by him is Green … Continue reading →

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Surely it’s time to call a truce among political adversaries in The Bahamas?

Posted on January 27, 2008 by weblogbahamas

After losing her bid to have the recent election in Pinewood overturned by the Election Court Mrs. Allyson Maynard-Gibson took the high road and said something to the effect that she only went to court to protect our democratic system. … Continue reading →

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Humour: A cautionary tale

Posted on January 27, 2008 by weblogbahamas

A friend sent this cute e-mail and I couldn’t resist putting here on the blog. Hope you enjoy it. A Cautionary Tale It started out innocently enough. I began to think at parties now and then – just to loosen … Continue reading →

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Early man in the shadows of time

Posted on January 26, 2008 by weblogbahamas

My wife and I visited Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Center recently and this is one of my favourite photos from the trip. Click on image to enlarge. A friend named it “Early man in the shadows of time”. By … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Prime Minister reports to the nation

Posted on January 25, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham (BIS Photo/Tim Aylen) I didn’t get the opportunity to watch or listen to Mr. Ingraham’s report to the nation last week, but I read the release in the newspaper and I must … Continue reading →

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Price Control failing consumers in The Bahamas

Posted on January 24, 2008 by weblogbahamas

The following story by Mr. Neil Hartnell, Business Editor, ran in The Tribune, Business, on Monday January 21, 2008. It is well worth the read as it quotes your not so humble blogger. The only point that was left out … Continue reading →

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Nassau Bahamas and our drivers

Posted on January 23, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Fellow WeblogBahamas blogger, Dr. Sidney Sweeting, recently posted this article about the town planning of our city and the frustration experienced while trying to drive around our streets. Of course he was spot on, but I think I detected what … Continue reading →

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