Monthly Archives: April 2014

New Zealand VAT specialists tell us don’t worry, be happy

Posted on April 30, 2014 by weblogbahamas

While commenting specifically on the tourism sector, our visitors implied we should be happy to charge our tourists part of our tax burden… Of course this is said without intimate knowledge of our market and how stop over vistors are … Continue reading →

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‘Unnecessary Witch-Hunt’ Against School Principal

Posted on April 29, 2014 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson First appeared in The Tribune under the byline, Young Man's View here… Of late, there has been quite a bit of chatter about the appointment of North Andros principal Stephen Sands to his post, particularly in the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Hubert Minnis’ Malaysian Airline Comment

Posted on April 29, 2014 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson First appeared in The Tribune under the byline, Young Man's View here… In recent days, there has been much hullabaloo by politicians and others about a recent statement by FNM leader Dr Hubert Minnis. Dr Minnis was … Continue reading →

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The PM wants UWI to formulate public policy for The Bahamas?

Posted on April 28, 2014 by weblogbahamas

In the Nassau Guardian recently… Mr. Perry Christie, Prime Minister, apparently "encourages greater UWI role in formation of public policy." With all due respect, I'm not sure there are many, if any, academics at UWI that understand or wish to … Continue reading →

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Howlin’ Wolf – Song of the week – April 28, 2014 – Built For Comfort

Posted on April 28, 2014 by weblogbahamas

"The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions is an album by blues musician Howlin' Wolf, released in the summer of 1971 on Chess Records, catalogue CH 60008 (Rolling Stones Records in Britain). It was one of the first of the super session … Continue reading →

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Sunflower in the sky – Photo of the week

Posted on April 27, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Taken in the front yard last Summer or the one before.

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Matt Ridley – Freedom and Optimism: Humanity’s Triumph

Posted on April 27, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Every time an IPCC report on climate change comes out and I start to get depressed about the planets future, I find myself gravitating to the Rational Optimist's web site… for inspiration. Matt Ridley is an accomplished author and speaker … Continue reading →

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The Collective Good. What is it and why it can’t happen?

Posted on April 26, 2014 by weblogbahamas

In an e-mail exchange in response to the Bahamas being the number one most dangerous cruise destination recently, one responder indicated the problem was, "Too often in our archipelago, it is partisan party politics that carries the day and not … Continue reading →

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VAT Storm warnings

Posted on April 25, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Any ideas for more cartoons? Please let me know and we'll see if the artist can get it done.

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Fracking has reduced CO2 more than all solar panels and wind turbines in the world combined?

Posted on April 24, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Besides the point about fracking, Lomborg tells us climate change is real, but our priorities are in the wrong place. Don't take my word for it. Watch the video. http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/embed.js?id=3481291294001&w=430&h=263 Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.com Find out more from … Continue reading →

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