Monthly Archives: July 2008

Accountability and Transparency in the Public Sector: The New Zealand Experience. Is there a lesson here for The Bahamas?

Posted on July 31, 2008 by weblogbahamas

As a small nation, The Bahamas should be in a position to be on the leading edge when it comes to changing the accountability and transparency of the public sector. New Zealand, a small country in the relative scheme of … Continue reading →

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The pending elimination of tax havens like The Bahamas?

Posted on July 30, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Considering that The Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merckel, and more recently, Barak Obama, the US presidential hopeful, are seeking elimination of tax havens, how would any successes resulting from their efforts and influence on other highly taxed countries affect the … Continue reading →

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The EPA and its effect on The Bahamas

Posted on July 29, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Following up on this brief post: Can someone tell me how many manufacturers in Europe will stop selling product to The Bahamas or how many investors will stop investing here if we do not sign on to the EPA? Conversely, … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Universal Values

Posted on July 29, 2008 by weblogbahamas

We are delighted to present Lessons in Freedom, essays by Dr. Tibor Machan, for your pleasure. Dr. Machan holds the R. C. Hoiles Chair in Business Ethics & Free Enterprise at Chapman University’s Argyros School of B&E and is a … Continue reading →

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The Raconteurs – Song of the week – July 28, 2008 Old Enough

Posted on July 28, 2008 by weblogbahamas

The Raconteurs are billed as an Alternative/Punk band. Whatever they refer to them as it’s good stuff/ Old Enough from their Consolers of the Lonely CD, is a neat tune. It reminds me of some 1970’s style rock. Listen to … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Elitism, Good and Bad

Posted on July 28, 2008 by weblogbahamas

We are delighted to present Lessons in Freedom, essays by Dr. Tibor Machan, for your pleasure. Dr. Machan holds the R. C. Hoiles Chair in Business Ethics & Free Enterprise at Chapman University’s Argyros School of B&E and is a … Continue reading →

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Economic Models Explained

Posted on July 27, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Received the following e-mail recently. There are many truisms here. I wonder what this will look like in 50 years? 21 Economic Models explained with Cows – 2008 update SOCIALISM You have 2 cows. You give one to your neighbour. … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Obama & Europe

Posted on July 27, 2008 by weblogbahamas

We are delighted to present Lessons in Freedom, essays by Dr. Tibor Machan, for your pleasure. Dr. Machan holds the R. C. Hoiles Chair in Business Ethics & Free Enterprise at Chapman University’s Argyros School of B&E and is a … Continue reading →

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Global Warming as Mass Neurosis in The Bahamas too?

Posted on July 26, 2008 by weblogbahamas

A couple weeks back, our good friends over at Bahamas Pundit ran a piece titled Good News and Bad News About Oil Prices.It was an excellent piece but the comment section was where the real fireworks took place on the … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Pursuing your Happiness

Posted on July 26, 2008 by weblogbahamas

We are delighted to present Lessons in Freedom, essays by Dr. Tibor Machan, for your pleasure. Dr. Machan holds the R. C. Hoiles Chair in Business Ethics & Free Enterprise at Chapman University’s Argyros School of B&E and is a … Continue reading →

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