Monthly Archives: March 2016

Skylarkin’ at Pirate Republic Brewing Company, Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 8:00pm

Posted on March 31, 2016 by weblogbahamas
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Disgraceful MPs

Posted on March 31, 2016 by weblogbahamas

EDITOR, WeblogBahamas, Last evening while watching the “debate” on Parliamentary TV, I was again struck by the demeanor of our politicians especially those on the government side. The taunting and jeering directed at the Leader of the Opposition and the … Continue reading →

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The PLP’s missed opportunity

Posted on March 30, 2016 by weblogbahamas

I read somewhere that arrogance comes about when someone is wrong and they can't face it and that certainly seems to be the case with the recent allegations involving Nygard and Save The Bays. The Government has launched an all … Continue reading →

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The IMF and recommendations for The Bahamas

Posted on March 29, 2016 by weblogbahamas

The International Monetary Fund is making demands of The Bahamian Government after its recent Article IV Consultation. According to Tribune Business some of the items piquing my interest are: “A decisive shift in structural policies is needed to raise potential … Continue reading →

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“Trade With The Cuban People, Not Castro, Inc.”

Posted on March 28, 2016 by weblogbahamas

The Obama administration recently scored a lot of brownie points by visiting Cuba and talking about lifting the much vaunted trade embargo. I share the view that trade is the best way to help lift people out of poverty and … Continue reading →

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Government deficits and borrowing hide the real cost of government

Posted on March 27, 2016 by weblogbahamas

A friend, now working in a country that charges income tax, mentioned in a post how he thinks Bahamians are lucky to only have a Value Added Tax (VAT) or the like and not have to suffer the fate of … Continue reading →

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A Grieving Mother Waits For Answers, Mr Mitchell

Posted on March 26, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson Over the last few days, I was attacked and/or maligned by two government ministers, one, a pseudo-intellectual and undiplomatic wannabe diplomat and, the other, a political bust who now sings for his daily political bread and is … Continue reading →

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The Shame Of Jerome Fitzgerald

Posted on March 25, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson This past weekend, I gave great consideration to whether I would respond to the lies being spread by faceless cowards on social media and other platforms. After many calls and messages from right thinking Bahamians of all … Continue reading →

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But we get free healthcare now?

Posted on March 24, 2016 by weblogbahamas

Dear Sir, Can’t help feeling that NHI is a bit of a con. Recently an older lady was speaking to our PM, Mr. Perry Christie, on the tv news, complaining that she required cancer treatment but couldn’t afford it and … Continue reading →

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Governmental power unfettered

Posted on March 23, 2016 by weblogbahamas

It’s not a new trend, but it sure seems on the increase. Legislation granting more power to the Minister and governmental bureaucrats with more and stiffer penalties for the citizens and taxpayers that is. Just examine the draft NHI Bill … Continue reading →

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