Monthly Archives: July 2014

Will VAT be a tidal wave of trouble?

Posted on July 24, 2014 by weblogbahamas
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Mr. Edmund Moxey. In Memoriam

Posted on July 23, 2014 by weblogbahamas

by Edward Hutcheson History is a cruel teacher. The passing of Edmund Moxey will begin a lesson that many Bahamians will find painful. I remember as a young man spending a lot of time in Jumbey Village, it was an … Continue reading →

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Customs Chaos At Container Port

Posted on July 22, 2014 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson First published in the The Tribune under the byline, Young Man's View, here… YESTERDAY (Friday, July 18, 2014) I had a most unforgettable, horrendous and downright hellish experience at the new Customs Offices at the Arawak Cay … Continue reading →

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Betty K Shipping christens the Betty K VIII

Posted on July 21, 2014 by weblogbahamas

I enjoyed the christening of Betty K Shipping's newest vessel on Friday evening. What a machine. It's always so nice to see entrepreneurs succeed.

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Johnny Winter dies at 70 – Song of the week – July 21, 2014 – It’s My Own Fault

Posted on July 21, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Another one of the blues greats has moved on, but thankfully has left a fabulous catalogue of music so he will not be forgotten. Here's a great tribute to him: The Lion in Johnny Winter: A Tribute to the Guitar … Continue reading →

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Sandpiper in the pond – Photo of the week

Posted on July 20, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Lucked out on this beauty at the Bahamas National Trust's, Harrold and Wilson Ponds sometime back. If you've never visited the "ponds" one of The Bahamas National Parks, I recommend a visit. Winter months are usually better, but sunrise or … Continue reading →

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You cannot tax an economy into prosperity

Posted on July 20, 2014 by weblogbahamas

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Private ‘phone calls … or not

Posted on July 20, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Mr. Editor, I had been expecting the responses to be fast and furious concerning Foreign Minister Mitchell’s expose concerning recorded mobile ‘phone usage in the Bahamas, but hardly a word from the peanut gallery. So here is my 5 cents:  … Continue reading →

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The Quotable Mises

Posted on July 19, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Click on the image for more great quotes from on the economic greats.

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Economics in a nutshell

Posted on July 19, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Thoughts from Tradewinds A Different Perspective on The Labour Theory of Value Government can create and fill as many job slots in the public sector as it chooses – 5,000,10,000,15,000 or more so called jobs.. It is as simple as … Continue reading →

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