Monthly Archives: August 2013

Government expects to know cost of National Health Insurance (NHI) by October?

Posted on August 31, 2013 by weblogbahamas

According to this Nassau Guardian article, the government "expects to have an estimated cost for the implementation of its proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) plan in two months." Dr. Perry Gomez (PLP), Minister of Health indicated that they also have … Continue reading →

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Are Cubans not men and our brothers?

Posted on August 30, 2013 by weblogbahamas

The logo in the image, designed for the British anti slavery movement by Josiah Wedgewood, asks, "Am I Not A Man And A Brother?" The same question is pertinent in the current "discussion" about Cuban refugees at the Carmichael Road … Continue reading →

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Jobs and opportunity

Posted on August 29, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Edward Hutcheson This morning’s editorial on “Smart Growth” was a painful read. Especially when we look at what is happening with the issue of opportunity for Bahamians. In it’s zeal to “create jobs” the government has side stepped the … Continue reading →

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Machan’s Archives: Coping with Smoking

Posted on August 29, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan Laws forbidding business proprietors from permitting smoking in their offices, cinemas, aircraft, stores, etc. are now legion. But such government-mandated prohibitions ignore the rights of those who don't mind smoking as well as those who wish … Continue reading →

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“Gov’t: ‘Definitely No Drastic’ Price Rises From VAT”. My calculations are different

Posted on August 28, 2013 by weblogbahamas

According to The Tribune Business of Tuesday, August 8, 2013, the government is suggesting that there will be no drastic price increases when Value Added Tax (VAT) comes into effect on July 1, 2014. So I completed a couple sums … Continue reading →

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Look back to look forward

Posted on August 27, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Edward Hutcheson Talk show host Darrold Miller seems to be a very “touchy” person on some issues; he refers to some of them as “old stories”. This week I called in to comment on the Commissioner of Police’s statement … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bahamas

Posted on August 26, 2013 by weblogbahamas
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Gov’t Mule – Song of the week – Railroad Boy – August 26, 2013

Posted on August 26, 2013 by weblogbahamas

When we were in Memphis in May, one of the bands we got to see was Gov't Mule. And they were excellent. Headed by Warren Haynes a damn good guitarist, singer and songwriter, who has played guitar for many years … Continue reading →

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Randy Hall. Mac/PC Repair & Network Support

Posted on August 25, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Need help with your computer or network? Give Randy Hall a call.

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Concerned about education?

Posted on August 25, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Mr. Barack Obama (D), President if the United States, gave a major speech on education on Thursday past. Of course the devil is in the details, but the following podcast might shine some light on it for you. My worry … Continue reading →

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