Monthly Archives: September 2013

Shakespeare in Paradise 2013 is upon us

Posted on September 24, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Good news, tickets now available for what looks to be a good series as usual. This years events are scheduled from October 4 – 12, 2013 and include The Shrew, The Legend of Sammie Swain, Speak the Speech 2, and … Continue reading →

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Does The Bahamas educational system properly prepare students?

Posted on September 24, 2013 by weblogbahamas

A reader of the blog asks; "Is the Bahamas education system doing all it can to prepare students for the work force?" Can you answer that for them?

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So do we need a government and by extension taxes?

Posted on September 23, 2013 by weblogbahamas

The short answer to both questions is yes, but with some, shall we say, nuances. The size and over reach of our government is now beyond anything that can or should be considered reasonable. Therefore, their deficits and ever increasing … Continue reading →

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The Tranzmitors – Song of the week – September 23, 2013 – Dancing in the Front Row

Posted on September 23, 2013 by weblogbahamas

On Wednesday, September 18, 2013, we went to our first "punk music" performance at The Biltmore Cabaret to see this show… We really went to see The Tranzmitors because the bassist is a good friend of our son and daughter-in-law. … Continue reading →

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Now Prime Minister Christie is angry about the Nassau Institute report on the potential problems from VAT

Posted on September 22, 2013 by weblogbahamas

But I would suggest his anger is misdirected. And here is why… In recent press reports Mr. Perry Christie (PLP), Prime Minister of The Bahamas chose to add invective into the discussion surrounding the introduction of a Value Added Tax … Continue reading →

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Vancouver, BC, Canada in Panoramic – Photo of the week

Posted on September 21, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Double click on the image for an interesting view of Second Beach/English Bay, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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A debate on hanging required?

Posted on September 21, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson First published in The Tribune, here… While many Bahamians know that David Mitchell was the last convicted murderer hanged in the Bahamas, in the year 2000, the most memorable hanging for me was that of Thomas Reckley, … Continue reading →

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Do we really need a University of The Bahamas?

Posted on September 20, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Pamela Burnside My last letter to the editor was in response to a junkanoo related item from the Budget Presentation which generated useful dialogue. This letter has also arisen from the Budget with respect to the Government’s allocation of … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Government’s responses to Nassau Institute VAT Study to date

Posted on September 19, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Without releasing any details of their proposition for VAT, here's some of the responses received from the Government to date. Curious indeed. Not one reasonable refutation with "their facts". “The study is disconcerting and disingenuous in its approach and findings, … Continue reading →

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Bjorn Lomborg on the upcoming IPCC report: Global Warming Without Fear

Posted on September 19, 2013 by weblogbahamas

In my not so humble opinion, Dr. Lomborg has the right approach to this subject. Global Warming Without Fear "MALMÖ – On September 26, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change will present the summary of its most recent … Continue reading →

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