Monthly Archives: February 2015

Bahamas Government Education & Immigration Conundrum

Posted on February 11, 2015 by weblogbahamas

In spite of Mr. Jerome Fitzgerald's recently stated epiphany about the government failure in education, had successive governments not rejected ideas that might have improved their results over the past thirty years or so the story might be a lot … Continue reading →

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The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom

Posted on February 10, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Ever had the desire to get into my mind? Okay, how about learning a little more about how Libertarians think? David Boaz has just released his new book, The Libertarian Mind: A Manifesto for Freedom that is bound to be … Continue reading →

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Pegging the B$ to the US$.

Posted on February 9, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Is it time to consider changing the country's monetary policy? "PEGGING a nation’s currency to that of a trading partner has some advantages. It allows businesses to plan; exporters and importers can agree on prices without worrying about sudden foreign-exchange … Continue reading →

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Blues Company – Song of the week – February 9, 2015 – A Little Bit of That

Posted on February 9, 2015 by weblogbahamas

If you haven't heard of Blues Company from Osnabrück, Germany by now, you should have. They've been around since 1976, and they are incredible. Visit their web site here… and please buy some of their material. It's guaranteed to satisfy. … Continue reading →

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PM’s solution to the consumer debt problem

Posted on February 8, 2015 by weblogbahamas

So, according to Tribune Business, the Prime Minister of The Bahamas thinks "Banks 'complicit' on "unchecked consumer debt". In a recent speech at Royal Fidelity's Bahamas Economic Outlook conference, Mr. Christie noted a few things about banks that concern him. … Continue reading →

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The Price Control Commission Razzle Dazzle

Posted on February 7, 2015 by weblogbahamas

“Law applied to its extreme is the greatest injustice” ― Marcus Tullius Cicero, On Duties Well the Price Control Commission (PCC) was at it again this week suggesting they'd had enough and would fine Super Value if they visit one … Continue reading →

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The Carnival Mistake

Posted on February 6, 2015 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson THE importation of carnival – in the form of the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival – is a mistake that can only be likened to a forced ripe dilly. The Junkanoo Carnival lacks authenticity and, frankly, amounts to a … Continue reading →

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Is PM Christie Listening?

Posted on February 5, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Sir, A good friend of mine who currently lives outside the Bahamas and regularly travels to Trinidad to partake in "Carnival" had the following comments to make concerning the proposed and ill-advised Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival: "Carnival does not invite any … Continue reading →

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Book Launch: Healthcare in The Bahamas: 200 Years of Growth and Development

Posted on February 4, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Dr. Munnings says, this: "is shaping up to be the most interesting and entertaining book launch that you will ever attend. Please come if your schedule will allow. You'll be glad you did!" Join them on Thursday, February 19, 2015 … Continue reading →

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Rushin’ down the wrong path

Posted on February 4, 2015 by weblogbahamas

by Edward Hutcheson The evidence at hand suggest s that this present government is hell-bent on taking this nation down a path that is against what Bahamians call the “national intent”. There are choices that citizens make and there are … Continue reading →

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