Monthly Archives: February 2008

Castro Resigns! Should we still downgrade The Bahamas Embassy there?

Posted on February 20, 2008 by weblogbahamas

This New York Times article by James C. McKinley, reports the resignation of Fidel Castro as Cuba’s maximum leader. Will this mean a slow but steady transition to democracy or will chaos ensue? Click here for another interesting link at … Continue reading →

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Are Bahamians consumers or citizens?

Posted on February 20, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Alvaro Vargas Llosa explains in an article at TCS Daily titled Defining Developed about Chile.

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EconTalk with Russ Roberts

Posted on February 19, 2008 by weblogbahamas

One of my favourite web sites is EconTalk with Russ Roberts. And a recent podcast with William Easterly, author of The Elusive Quest for Growth and The White Man’s Burden, on Growth, Poverty and Aid, is just great. Take a … Continue reading →

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Government property maintenance in The Bahamas

Posted on February 19, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Ian Mabon February 15th 2008. The Tribune Nassau, Bahamas Attention: The Editor Dear Madam Editor, I read with interest today’s article concerning the run down condition of Fort Fincastle and its immediate environs. One doesn’t have to look too … Continue reading →

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Legal gambling for Bahamians mooted

Posted on February 18, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Mr. Hubert Ingraham recently raised the subject of legalising gaming houses and creating a National lottery. Well it’s about time! Of course tourists have been able to gamble legally since the 1960’s, when casinos were … Continue reading →

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Donovan – Song of the week – February 18, 2008

Posted on February 18, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Remember Season of the Witch? How about Blowin’ in the Wind, and even The Intergalactic Laxitive? Well all those songs were sung by Donovan. Hope you enjoy this demo version of London Town. http://www.weblogbahamas.com/LondonTownDemo.mp3 Check his web site (currently being … Continue reading →

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Abolish crime the Bahamian way

Posted on February 17, 2008 by weblogbahamas

I had the privilege of attending the induction ceremony of our new police commissioner Mr. Reginald Ferguson. He delivered a very eloquent speech and I was particularly happy to hear him say that it was to be his policy of … Continue reading →

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It’s time for The Bahamas Government to GOVERN!

Posted on February 17, 2008 by weblogbahamas

by Ian Mabon January 31st 2008. The Tribune Nassau, Bahamas Attention: The Editor Dear Editor, I can’t speak for the rest of the country, but personally I’m thoroughly fed up with the unending vitriolic exchange between the government and opposition. … Continue reading →

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Bar Room Economics

Posted on February 17, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Every now and then a ‘joke’ comes along that explains things perfectly. This is one of them. Enjoy. Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100.  If they paid … Continue reading →

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Quote of the week – William J. H. Boetcker

Posted on February 16, 2008 by weblogbahamas

“That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them by doing what you know is wrong” William J. H. Boetcker.

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