Monthly Archives: October 2015

Crossing Words With Darron Cash

Posted on October 17, 2015 by weblogbahamas

“When I look back I might be mad that I gave this attention; Yeah, but it’s weighing heavy on my conscience” – Back to Back, by Drake by Adrian Gibson TWO weeks ago, I wrote a column entitled ‘War in … Continue reading →

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PM Christie and his controversial NHI

Posted on October 16, 2015 by weblogbahamas

According to a press report, Prime Minister Christie thinks because he took the "chair" of NHI implementation team he would stem any controversy between parties. There's nothing mystical about trying to prevent controversy with crafting public policy, but it has … Continue reading →

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In support of doctors faced with a National Health Insurance Scheme

Posted on October 15, 2015 by weblogbahamas

"So what are the doctors saying behind closed doors? They are saying that they have had enough. They are declaring that they will unify against the government and that they will fight. They are warning their children not to follow … Continue reading →

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The Great Escape: Health, Wealth, and the Origins of Inequality

Posted on October 15, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Before we get to a video presentation by Professor Deaton about his book, here's a commentary about the recent announcement that he had won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. A Humane Nobel Economist: Angus Deaton Shows Us How … Continue reading →

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FATCA: The Dumbest Law In History Just Went To The Next Level

Posted on October 14, 2015 by weblogbahamas

by Simon Black The Road to Ruin, as they say, is paved in good intentions. So I suppose the road to hell is paved in the best of intentions. And that’s how most laws often start: with the BEST of … Continue reading →

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Three Women Who Launched a Movement

Posted on October 14, 2015 by weblogbahamas

"Many years ago, thoughtful, well-intentioned, educated people in the United States all understood that socialism was the future. The average citizen might have retained a quaint belief in the American system of free enterprise, limited government, and individual rights, but … Continue reading →

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People make a country not a government

Posted on October 13, 2015 by weblogbahamas

In all fairness, Hurricane Joaquin was an unexpected, explosive force and no amount of preparation could have prevented the damage. That is not to say emergency preparation like the identification of shelters/safe houses or advance notice for residents should not … Continue reading →

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Happy National Heroes Day

Posted on October 12, 2015 by weblogbahamas

National Heroes Day (October 12th) is celebrated on the second Monday in October and is now observed as "National Heroes Day," to honor Bahamian national heroes. It phases out the former Discovery/Columbus Day Holiday. Here's my take on it…

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Yes, We Need Foreign Lawyers

Posted on October 11, 2015 by weblogbahamas

by Richard Coulson First published in The Tribune Business and posted here with the kind permission of the author. In a recent speech Minister of Financial Services  Hope Strachan  reported  that we block entry of foreign specialized  lawyers needed to … Continue reading →

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Passport Delivery Time

Posted on October 10, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Talking with friends in England a little earlier, the conversation turned to passports and the speed, or lack thereof, in the delivery of same.  I was told that a British passport can be obtained by fast-tracking for a fee of … Continue reading →

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