Monthly Archives: October 2014

Abuse of taxpayer dollars, the PHA and the way forward

Posted on October 15, 2014 by weblogbahamas

The recent "Public Hospitals Authority scandal" is very revealing. Certain, shall we say, short-comings of people are exposed at the drop of a hat, yet others are held up for months after audits and board reviews and more. By the … Continue reading →

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On Climate Change and picking winners and losers

Posted on October 14, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Bonefish Pond One of the most frustrating topics to me is Climate Change. Yes, the climate is ever changing, and so the science is not settled. There may very well be a school of thought that nations should pay "$100bn  … Continue reading →

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My Bahamian Heroes

Posted on October 13, 2014 by weblogbahamas

So, today marks "Heroes Day" on the Bahamian calendar, removing a vital part of our history, our discovery by Columbus in 1492. That said I would like to highlight three Bahamians that I consider my heroes: First is Dr. Cleveland … Continue reading →

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Does History Always Have to Repeat Itself?

Posted on October 13, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Henry Hazlitt pointed out in his excellent treatise, Man VS. The Welfare State, that; "The only way government bureaucrats know of keeping prosperity going is to inflate some more—to increase the deficit or to pump more money into the system. … Continue reading →

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Samantha Fish – Song of the week – October 13, 2014 – Lay It Down

Posted on October 13, 2014 by weblogbahamas

I had seen videos of Samantha Fish and she was immediately on my bucket list, so when we got the chance to see her last week in Florida, we jumped at it. Believe you me, the lady and her band … Continue reading →

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More government planning will solve everything?

Posted on October 12, 2014 by weblogbahamas

I received an e-mail from an acquaintance saying that IOS Partners was engaged by The Bahamas Government and is in town to prepare a National Development Plan. An "international economic development and financial advisory services firm" the IOS Partners web … Continue reading →

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Simon going “postal”?

Posted on October 11, 2014 by weblogbahamas

Simon Says by Edward Hutcheson The writer of “Front Porch” is clearly of the opinion that Dr. Hubert Minnis does not have what it takes to lead this nation. His “Opinion” on page A5 in your October 9, 2014, supports … Continue reading →

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Why We Bite The Invisible Hand by Peter Foster

Posted on October 10, 2014 by weblogbahamas

My dear friend, Mrs. Joan Thompson, gave me a copy of Peter Foster's excellent book and it's a barn burner. Fast paced, stacked with facts and loads of dot connecting about Adam Smith and as the subheading says "The Psychology … Continue reading →

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Changes. An ever present phenomenon

Posted on October 9, 2014 by weblogbahamas

by Edward Hutcheson It was an amusing scenario a few months ago when Prime Minister Christie got visibly upset because the Leader of the Opposition “changed his mind” and that of most of the Free National Movement members as to … Continue reading →

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Determining The True Value Of An Ideal Education Leader for COB

Posted on October 8, 2014 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson WITHOUT doubt, the $400,000 salary demand by recently selected College of The Bahamas (COB) presidential candidate Rodney Smith is excessive, beyond the pale and, frankly, unreasonable. That said, I believe that no one could put a value … Continue reading →

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