Monthly Archives: April 2015

Symbolism over substance yet again

Posted on April 30, 2015 by weblogbahamas

From a public relations point of view the IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2015 (May 2 – 3) and the Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival (May 7 – 9) might present a great opportunity but I suspect they will cost the country a … Continue reading →

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Support Wendy Stuart’s Medical Fund

Posted on April 29, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Photo: Nassau Guardian A walk was held in aid of Dr. Stuart's medical fund on April 25, 2015, but you can still donate to this worthy cause. Make a donation at any Scotiabank branch, A/C # 1009906/50385 in the name … Continue reading →

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The FNM failed at everything

Posted on April 29, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Photo: Nassau Guardian According to Bradley Roberts, Chairman of the ruling PLP, the former FNM government is to blame for the unfortunate oil leak at the now Rubis (formerly Texaco) station in Marathon. Yes, Mr. Roberts, with everything that is … Continue reading →

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Dr. Kendal Major is a man of honour

Posted on April 28, 2015 by weblogbahamas

The Speaker of the House of Assembly appears to be taking the proverbial bull by the horns in relation to investigating financial abuse allegations at Urban Renewal, purportedly uncovered during a review of their records by the Auditor General. One … Continue reading →

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Khaalis Rolle lays down the gauntlet

Posted on April 27, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Two cheers for Mr. Rolle, Minister of State for Investments who said recently "that early results from the NDP (National Development Plan) make it clear that the government no longer has the luxury of sugarcoating the state of the economy … Continue reading →

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The Pat Rahming Show to aid the Boys’ Brigade Building Fund

Posted on April 26, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Pat Rahming is a legitimate Bahamian hero. A darn good architect by trade, a singer/songwriter, poet, political commentator and now philanthropist, organised a fantastic show last night (April 25, 2015) at John Watling’s Distillery in aid of the building fund … Continue reading →

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Say it ain’t so Allyson

Posted on April 25, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Attorney General Allyson Gibson appears to have attempted to strike a fatal blow to investigation into possible fraud/financial abuses at the Urban Renewal (UR) with her legal opinion about the Public Accounts Committee's (PAC) request to interview the UR Co-Chairs … Continue reading →

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Believing In Bahamians? What Does Rubis Spill Show?

Posted on April 24, 2015 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson IT’S a crying shame that only last week, after a public outcry at a town meeting, was a February 20, 2014, Black and Veatch International report chronicling a hazardous gas leak in Marathon released. That report found … Continue reading →

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Government by scandal

Posted on April 23, 2015 by weblogbahamas

As the scandals mount for the Christie government few people concern themselves with the less than mundane question of the role of government as the cause of the malfeasance. The taxpayer wants to believe government has the best intentions with … Continue reading →

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Earth Day: Why so much doom and gloom?

Posted on April 22, 2015 by weblogbahamas

On Earth Day 2013, Bjorn Lomborg told us his wishes in this op ed in The Globe and Mail. He points out that: "German taxpayers have poured $130-billion into subsidizing solar panels, but ultimately by the end of the century, … Continue reading →

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