Monthly Archives: October 2013

Higher taxes lead to lower economic growth. Is VAT a mistake?

Posted on October 31, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Many people have been calling for government to reduce spending and collect taxes that are past due and collectable under existing laws, but so far the response has been typical of a political class that seems bereft of reasonable ideas … Continue reading →

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Crafty little bastard!

Posted on October 30, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Now I can relate to this little ditty sent along by a friend… A guy is walking along a Vancouver Bahamian beach when he comes across a lamp partially buried in the sand. He picks up the lamp and gives … Continue reading →

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Bahamas economy turned the corner?

Posted on October 30, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Prime Minister Perry Christie (PLP), is reported to have said he is "very much encouraged that we have turned a corner and there is every reason for a positive outlook." Nassau Guardian, October 29, 2013. This is an interesting observation … Continue reading →

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Couch Gladiators

Posted on October 29, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Dear Editor, I refer to the article “Butler-Turner suggests PM has dislike for women” published in The Nassau Guardian October 24, 2013. The level of debate in the House of Assembly has truly reached a new low when the topic … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Public Finances. A distressing trend

Posted on October 28, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Our public officials tell us revenue is the problem so we need a Value Added Tax (VAT). Seems they might have some difficulty reading their own numbers? Spending looks like the problem to me, so heaven knows what form(s) of … Continue reading →

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Blodwyn Pig – Song of the week – Dear Jill – October 28, 2013

Posted on October 28, 2013 by weblogbahamas

"Blodwyn Pig were a British blues–rock band, founded in 1968 by guitarist–vocalist–songwriter Mick Abrahams." From their 1969 LP Ahead Rings Out comes this ditty below, Dear Jill, and I hope you enjoy it. Please visit Mick Abrahams web site here… … Continue reading →

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Spanish Wells Beach – Photo of the week

Posted on October 27, 2013 by weblogbahamas

This is the view looking West on the Northe side beach at Spanish Wells, Eleuthera. We live in one of, if not "the" most beautiful country in the world. When we walked this same beach earlier this year, there were … Continue reading →

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Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas. An idyllic spot

Posted on October 27, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Last weekend we went to Spanish Wells for a family members wedding. It's the second time we've been this year and we simply love it. Both times we stayed at Vacation Time Suites and we highly recommend it. See their … Continue reading →

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Copenhagen Consensus: How much have global problems cost the world?

Posted on October 26, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Providing facts on how to do the most good for the world.Cutting out hyperbole about the world's biggest issues.Stimulating debate on solving the biggest problems. Copenhagen Consensus Center's project How Much have Global Problems Cost the World? A Scorecard from … Continue reading →

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Takeaways from the RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Client presentation on VAT

Posted on October 25, 2013 by weblogbahamas

On Wednesday morning, October 23, 2013, RBC hosted a presentation on Value Added Tax. Ms. Marla Dukharan, Group Economist RBC Caribbean spoke on; The Commonwealth of The Bahamas: From Tax Neutrality to Fiscal Sustainability. Mr. Wayne Lovell, Partner, Tax, KPMG … Continue reading →

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