Monthly Archives: November 2013

Does the “Right to Tax” come with responsibilities?

Posted on November 26, 2013 by weblogbahamas

There is a lot of discussion now-a-days about taxes and the concern over the Government's intention to implement a Value Added Tax (VAT) July 1, 2014. The VAT is correctly being called regressive (which tax isn't), and impacts the poor. … Continue reading →

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Louis Rosetto – we should pay attention to the other parts of the story

Posted on November 25, 2013 by weblogbahamas
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A Healthcare System In Need

Posted on November 25, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson First appeared in The Tribune here… E-Mail Adrian. BAHAMIANS have generally felt that the powers that be do not truly have a healthcare agenda and, frankly, do not care about the public healthcare system. If one was … Continue reading →

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Wired’s Louis Rossetto on the Death of the Mega-State and the Digital Revolution

Posted on November 25, 2013 by weblogbahamas

"We came out and said there was a digital revolution happening and it was going to change everything," says Louis Rossetto, who co-founded Wired magazine 20 years ago in 1993. "And [that] it wasn't the priests, the pundits, the politicians, … Continue reading →

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Mark Knopfler – Song of the week – November 25, 2013 – I Used To Could (Live)

Posted on November 25, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Another of my all time favourites is Mark Knopfler, former leader of Dire Straits, yet another fabulous British Band that took the world by storm back in the late 1970's. However, Mark Knopfler has had, and continues with a most … Continue reading →

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We’ll all be tax collectors soon…

Posted on November 24, 2013 by weblogbahamas
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Google Cultural Institute – Amazing Photographs and much more

Posted on November 24, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Not sure how I stumbled across this amazing site, but man am I glad I did. Don't say I didn't tell you, because once you start poking around this site, time will disappear. Simply marvellous. Click here… or on the … Continue reading →

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Citizens For A Better Bahamas VAT Petition

Posted on November 24, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Click on the image above to sign their petition.

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If better is possible… – Photo of the week

Posted on November 23, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Maybe this doesn't really count as a photo of the week, but this is best fortune cookie insert I've ever come across. It was given to me by a friend and is framed on my office wall. Yes, I have … Continue reading →

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Can Mr. Christie Control His Caucus?

Posted on November 23, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson First published in The Tribune here… E-Mail Adrian. THIS week, Prime Minister Perry Christie appears to be having a crisis of confidence as several of his backbenchers—and even a Cabinet minister—have panned the proposed Gaming Bill and … Continue reading →

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