Monthly Archives: July 2015

Junkanoo Carnival Was Handled Disastrously

Posted on July 31, 2015 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson THE Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival has evolved into one of the most disgraceful shams we have seen thus far for the year. The organisers or, dare I say “disorganisers”, are shameless and downright brazen in the face of … Continue reading →

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When spending $6 million more than collected is not a loss

Posted on July 30, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Photo: Nassau Guardian by Rick Lowe Political doublespeak at its finest. The long awaited Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival report on the financial success of the event has been put on the table and expenditures came in almost $4 million over the … Continue reading →

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The Majestic Peruvian Amazon

Posted on July 29, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Earlier this summer we took the trip of a lifetime. After saving for a few years we took off on our long planned trip to the headwaters of the Amazon River, for seven amazing days. While we lived in relative … Continue reading →

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Government Treasury Note Offer Under-Subscribed

Posted on July 28, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Are investors getting jittery about lending the Government their money in the form of T-Notes? According to Tribune Business the Government offered $150 million in T-Notes but only two thirds of them were "bought". While traders suggested this was a … Continue reading →

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The “charter” vs the “reality” of governance

Posted on July 27, 2015 by weblogbahamas

In recent weeks and months, the anti business tone from the present government while sounding ominous and threatening, it's an obvious sign of desperation. Most people remember all the glowing words in the PLP's Charter for Governance and speeches prior … Continue reading →

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The Climate Complex Strikes Back

Posted on July 26, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Was the New York Times piece against Willie Soon a hit job? by Max Borders Article posted here with the kind permission of the author. Read the original post… Support FEE.org here… Climate-change skeptic Willie Soon may be an unethical, … Continue reading →

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The Implications Of The Baha Mar Saga

Posted on July 25, 2015 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson IT appears that the Baha Mar saga will be occupying the front pages and serving as lead stories in newscasts for many months (and likely years) to come. What’s more, we see government on one hand filing … Continue reading →

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Gas Prices

Posted on July 24, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Dear Sir,  One really has to stand in wonderment at the actions of our local petroleum companies.  I have maintained a weekly graph, for many years, of the prices of crude oil and can confidently state that this year crude … Continue reading →

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Conflicts of interest appearing in the house of cards

Posted on July 23, 2015 by weblogbahamas

The last few weeks have the appearance of conflict of interest has been radiating from the Baha Mar "fiasco". First we have the Attorney General, whose family allegedly owns five stores in the Baha Mar development, travelling to China to … Continue reading →

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Move towards the door

Posted on July 22, 2015 by weblogbahamas

by Edward Hutcheson It does not look like the Bahamar  situation is going to work out to the liking of the Christie Administration, primarily due to the timing of what seems to many like a hostile take-over. This is the … Continue reading →

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