Monthly Archives: December 2013

Wishing you all the best for 2014

Posted on December 31, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Thank you for your participation during 2013. Let's make 2014 even better.

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Crime: What can we do?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by weblogbahamas

So many reports are compiled by and for government and all we hear about is the "launch party". Seldom, if ever, do we see the reports and we're all left to wonder if anything is ever implemented. Well the same … Continue reading →

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The Bahamas Is A Powder Keg

Posted on December 30, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson First appeared in The Tribune under the byline, Young Mans View here… E-Mail Adrian. AS this year draws to a close and the celebration of Christmas in a few days takes hold of our national consciousness, it … Continue reading →

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Levon Helm – Song of the week – December 30, 2013 – Back To Memphis

Posted on December 30, 2013 by weblogbahamas

I recently picked up three of Levon Helm's CD's, Ramble at the Ryman, Electric Dirt and Dirt Farmer and I am enjoying each of them. Of course Levon Helm is best known for his work with The Band, one of … Continue reading →

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St Francis Cathedral – Photo of the week

Posted on December 29, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Took this a few years back, before the fire. It's such a beautiful landmark.

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Socialism fails yet again in Venezuela (how many hundreds of times is it now?)

Posted on December 29, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Nick Sorrentino Originally posted at Against Crony Capitalism, and posted here with the kind permission of the author. Read the original post here… “To send men to the firing squad, judicial proof is unnecessary … These procedures are an … Continue reading →

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Open the tax records please

Posted on December 28, 2013 by weblogbahamas

by Harry Strachan I have a simple request for any of our Ministers of Finance, Messrs. Christie, Halkitis or Pinder, to answer.  Please, would one of you explain to us simple Bahamian folk why we should need yet another tax, … Continue reading →

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Say NO to a National ID Card

Posted on December 27, 2013 by weblogbahamas

The political class never tire of ways to try to keep citizens under control. Now Mr. Fred Mitchell (PLP), Minister of Foreign Affairs & Immigration, former campaigner for individual rights is the latest politico to call for a National ID … Continue reading →

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Oliver Wendell Holmes – Stretching Man’s Mind

Posted on December 26, 2013 by weblogbahamas

Read Cato Unbound for many great ideas.

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The Need for VAT in Bahamas

Posted on December 26, 2013 by weblogbahamas

An Analysis of VAT, its Introduction, Implementation and Impact on the Caribbean – Advantages & Disadvantages A recent symposium at the College of The Bahamas regarding VAT has left us with more reasons not to implement this draconian tax. The … Continue reading →

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