Monthly Archives: December 2015

Here’s to a fabulous 2016!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by weblogbahamas
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Voice & Exit 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Here's what they tell us about themselves on their web site: "Every generation has an event that defines it. "The World’s Fair provided 19th century innovators like Nikola Tesla a platform to showcase their ideas. Events like Woodstock gave the … Continue reading →

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How Politics Brings Out The Worst In Us

Posted on December 30, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Max Borders just nails it in this recent article. We seem to have lost the desire for civil discussion, particularly on Facebook. If we disagree, we lambaste away. Here's one of his salvos. "Politics brings out the worst in us … Continue reading →

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WestJet Christmas Miracle 2015: 12,000 Mini Miracles

Posted on December 29, 2015 by weblogbahamas

I just love these WestJet videos. Hope you enjoy this years below. Don't miss the links to videos from previous years at the end of this one. You'll be glad you did.

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Posted on December 25, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Photo: Wilson's Bay, Cat Island, Bahamas

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Good intentions are simply not enough Mr. Smith

Posted on December 24, 2015 by weblogbahamas

I’m wont to believe that former Cabinet Minister George Smith misspoke when he said “We’ve got to stop talking about how we’re going to pay for this thing (NHI) when we ought to be mindful about the noble objective.” To seriously … Continue reading →

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Ethical Hypocrisy

Posted on December 24, 2015 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson WHENEVER I read, hear or watch a news story where former Progressive Liberal Party Cabinet minister and Exuma MP George Smith is an uncompromising purveyor of political ethics, I always have flashbacks to 1984. That was the … Continue reading →

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What’s all the fuss about drilling for oil?

Posted on December 23, 2015 by weblogbahamas

While I get it that this is possibly the most corrupt government the country has ever had, if there are tangible reserves here, why shouldn't the country exploit them. Understanding the green movement, fossil fuels will probably be utilised for … Continue reading →

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Franklyn Wilson on Consumer Debt and Government “Nudging” better behaviour

Posted on December 22, 2015 by weblogbahamas

As we sit and watch the Bahamas National Debt Clock at Nassau Institute click away – now over $6.1 Billion, Mr. Franklyn Willson suggests that public policy should be used to discipline the consumer credit market. i.e. Government force. He … Continue reading →

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Cuba’s Friendly Skies

Posted on December 21, 2015 by weblogbahamas

Dear Editor, Has anyone else taken note of the agreement that was signed between Cuba and the US Government on December 16th that will allow as many as 110 scheduled flights daily between those countries? Bahamasair, already a half a … Continue reading →

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