Monthly Archives: May 2013

We can’t figure out how to step out of the bucket

Posted on May 31, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Is any further comment necessary?

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Bahamas Budget Doublespeak

Posted on May 30, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Yesterday the Bahamas Government presented their Annual Budget. Read it or download it here… Let's take a look at the comments from Mr. Michael Halkitis (PLP), Junior Minister of Finance, from his statement to Parliament to see if we can … Continue reading →

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The Nassau Institute announces an evening with Mr. Julian Francis

Posted on May 29, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Mr. Julian Francis, former Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, will address an audience on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 on The Bahamas public debt in perspective, and why it's important to contain its further growth. The event will … Continue reading →

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Is Price Gouging Immoral? Should It Be Illegal?

Posted on May 28, 2013 by weblogbahamas

There were stories of mean price gougers after the flooding last week. The following video, published at LearnLiberty provides some insight.  Summary:"If the power goes out during a hurricane, who should be able to get an emergency generator? If sellers … Continue reading →

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Vices darken virtues

Posted on May 27, 2013 by weblogbahamas

This post from last week Wednesday drew the ire of one of my friends. Here's a summary of the "conversation". Him"You always talking bad about Bahamians" Me"I said many Bahamians. Not all" Him"You didn't talk about that when the FNM … Continue reading →

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Mavis Staples – Song of the week – May 27, 2013 – Wrote A Song For Everyone

Posted on May 27, 2013 by weblogbahamas

When we were in Memphis earlier this month we got to see Mavis Staples, yes, from the famous Staple Singers at the Beale Street Music Festival, and man what a treat it was. I apologise for the photo, but it's … Continue reading →

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Amnesty for Immigrants? We grant Amnesty for other Offenses.

Posted on May 26, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Professor Don Boudreaux often has perspectives I wholeheartedly agree with. Following is another one from his blog, CafeHayek.com, that he's provided permission to post here. Our illegal immigrant issue needs to be on the front burner with a view to implementing … Continue reading →

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Photo of the week: Reddish Egret

Posted on May 26, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Taken at Wilson City, Abaco, Bahamas a couple years ago. Rick Lowe Images by Rick Lowe is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.Based on a work at http://www.weblogbahamas.com.Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available … Continue reading →

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Is The Bahamas Parliament found wanting?

Posted on May 25, 2013 by weblogbahamas

When last have we heard a constructive debate about any major issue affecting the country in Parliament? How about debates on the National Debt, crime, the Educational system, illegal immigration or even the prison to name but a few? Oh … Continue reading →

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The Freeman, May 2013

Posted on May 24, 2013 by weblogbahamas

The Foundation for Economic Education's flagship publication, The Freeman arrived in the post box yesterday and it is packed with great stuff as usual. Here's a few I'm looking forward to reading: Bitcoin for BeginnersAPRIL 02, 2013 by JEFFREY A. … Continue reading →

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