Monthly Archives: May 2014

Sunrise over Dick’s Point – Photo of the week

Posted on May 18, 2014 by weblogbahamas

It was quite a sight.

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The Salmon Trap: An Analogy for People’s Entrapment by the State

Posted on May 18, 2014 by weblogbahamas

What a perfect comparison – the government is like a salmon trap. We get in, and just can't get out. In fact we're subjected almost daily to "hopes and dreams" of individuals that we just need the "right people" to … Continue reading →

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The VAT Whirlwind. Coming soon to a town near you in The Bahamas

Posted on May 18, 2014 by weblogbahamas
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The Bahamas Government does not condone “abuse or ill-treatment of illegal immigrants”

Posted on May 17, 2014 by weblogbahamas

It's been about a year since an "enquiry" into the alleged beating of Cuban detainee's at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre and there has been no public report by the select committee that was convened to deal with the matter. … Continue reading →

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Parliament Sending Subliminal Message to Taxpayers?

Posted on May 16, 2014 by weblogbahamas

By Harry Strachan In such economically and socially challenging times it is so comforting and satisfying to see Mr. Christie and our PLP government taking charge of the situation by planning to give themselves a pay raise and improve their … Continue reading →

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Why Does 1% of History Have 99% of the Wealth? | Learn Liberty

Posted on May 15, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Prof. Deirdre McCloskey explains this interesting phenomena in the brief video below for Learn Liberty. Here's the introduction from the site for the video: "Throughout the history of the world, the average person on earth has been extremely poor: subsisting … Continue reading →

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Opposition Speaks Loudly, But Do They Carry A Big Stick?

Posted on May 14, 2014 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson First appeared in The Tribune saturday, May 10, 2014, under the byline, Young Man's View here… This week marked the second anniversary since the PLP won the government by a landslide in 2012. The FNM also held … Continue reading →

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National Health Insurance. Another boondoggle in the making?

Posted on May 13, 2014 by weblogbahamas

One constantly hears or reads the refrain, "medical costs are bankrupting families with catastrophic illnesses". So of course the government must do something to solve it. When I read or hear this I ask myself why on earth people believe … Continue reading →

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The Government’s Dirty Laundry Exposed?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by weblogbahamas

The Tribune Business of May 7, 2014 revealed sordid details of how government allegedly built a public park and baseball diamond on private property, never consulting the owners, and the Supreme Court recently ruled on the government's wrong doing. The … Continue reading →

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Rory Gallagher – Song of the week – May 12, 2014 – Just The Smile

Posted on May 12, 2014 by weblogbahamas

This man sure could lay it down. I've eventually found twelve of his albums and I'm never disappointed. With thirty albums in total, I've got a long way to go, but look forward to the musical journey. Another great musician, … Continue reading →

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