Monthly Archives: July 2014

Dr. Smith’s Plagiary

Posted on July 31, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Bahama Journal Editorial July 30, 2014 The following article is posted with the kind permission of The Bahama Journal. Try as we might to fathom how it now could arise that self-confessed plagiarist Dr. Rodney David Smith could fix his … Continue reading →

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Political Thought and Theory: CAPITALISM, Like it or not, It just Works to Benefit the Greater Whole..

Posted on July 30, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Some thoughts from Tradewinds Capitalism, through free markets and private property rights, creates wealth and savings which limits the growth and expansion of poverty.. Savings create increased investment through wealth creation, the ultimate driving forces of economic growth, increasing employment, … Continue reading →

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What do you mean BTC is not ready for competition?

Posted on July 29, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Response to Mr. Leon Williams by Theo Tsavoussis Does the new BTC CEO, Mr. Leon Williams take the Bahamian public for fools? It certainly appears that way. He’s telling us that liberalization of the telecommunications sector is a bad thing, … Continue reading →

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Did you say you were exempting web shops from VAT?

Posted on July 29, 2014 by weblogbahamas

by Patrick J. BethelMarsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas I promised myself when I passed 70 that I would not write to the press on controversial matters and so far, I think I have kept my promise. But no longer. When I … Continue reading →

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Bahamian Talent Something To Be Proud Of Or An Embarassment?

Posted on July 28, 2014 by weblogbahamas

by Fair and Balanced Citizen Without question tourism is the number one attraction of The Bahamas.  After many many years I still marvel at the beauty and clarity of our waters.  The Bahamas is blessed to have such an asset … Continue reading →

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Eddie Snow – Song of the week – July 28, 2014 – Ain’t That Right

Posted on July 28, 2014 by weblogbahamas

When we visited Memphis, a couple years back now, we took a tour of the Legendary Sun Studio. While there we picked up Sun Records Ultimate Blues Collection, and what a great buy. One of my favourites from the 3 … Continue reading →

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Government set to buy 1,000 Apple Trees to solve new “Crisis”

Posted on July 27, 2014 by weblogbahamas

1,000 trees to be ordered and sent to BAMSI to solve the Apple price "crisis" After a trip to the food store yesterday and found that apples were priced at $1.99 each the government has now moved to avert this … Continue reading →

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The Ranfurly Homes for Children needs your support

Posted on July 27, 2014 by weblogbahamas

The Ranfurly Homes for Children 1st Annual Walkathon and Fun Run is slated for 6th September, 2014. Please save the date. More details will be announced later. Visit their Facebook Page here… Visit their web site here… Don't do walks … Continue reading →

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What system reduces poverty?

Posted on July 26, 2014 by weblogbahamas

I'll give you two guesses and the first one doesn't count. Give up? Okay I'll help. Believe it or not it's free markets/Capitalism/Economic Freedom. According to the June 1, 2014 edition of the Economist, capitalism should take a bow. "Most … Continue reading →

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A Nation for Sale, again?

Posted on July 25, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Dear Editor, It wasn’t that long ago – the 1980’s – that this little nation got the very unhealthy title of “A Nation For Sale” because of actions by certain members of the Progressive Liberal Party, the party of the … Continue reading →

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