Monthly Archives: April 2016

Once Again, MPs Fail To Obey Law On Disclosures

Posted on April 30, 2016 by weblogbahamas

MUCH like in previous years, we see widespread lawbreaking by lawmakers who have yet again failed to abide by the law that mandates that they file annual financial declarations. For far too long, the Public Disclosures Act has not been … Continue reading →

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Losing Trust In The Police Force

Posted on April 29, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson ON Sunday, I suffered a harrowing experience at the hands of two officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF). It opened my eyes to the abuses, disrespect and breaches of constitutional rights that so many Bahamians … Continue reading →

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Freedom Of Information Public Education Forum

Posted on April 28, 2016 by weblogbahamas

ORG Bahamas Foundation and Citizens For A Better Bahamas are co-hosting a FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Public Education Forum at 6:30pm – 8:30pm Tuesday, May 10, at The Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts on Mackey Street. Let's Talk About It! … Continue reading →

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A multi-million dollar software package to save NIB from bankruptcy?

Posted on April 28, 2016 by weblogbahamas

Prime Minister Christie is reported to have said that the National Insurance Board (NIB) scheme is not sustainable. Of course, and I paraphrase here, he blames this eventual bankruptcy on more claimants than contributors, unemployment, fraud, slowing Foreign Direct Investment … Continue reading →

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That sinking feeling From Social Services to Parliamentary Privilege

Posted on April 27, 2016 by weblogbahamas

The latest in a full throttled series of corruption allegations dating back to the last administration right on up to the revelations yesterday by the Auditor General that some $4.2 million and more is in question at Social Services, leading … Continue reading →

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Ride For Hope (RFH) 10th Anniversary Event

Posted on April 26, 2016 by weblogbahamas

Ride for Hope announced today that it is going back to its roots for their 10th anniversary charity bike-athon. Scheduled for Saturday, 18 February, the 2017 event will be hosted, once again, in Eleuthera. “We’re excited to be returning to … Continue reading →

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25 North & Johnnie Christie & The Boats Live at Pirate Republic, Friday, April 29, 2016

Posted on April 25, 2016 by weblogbahamas

Join two great local bands as they "say adios to Kyle (keyboardist) in a most appropriate manner" Friday, April 29th, 2016 in "The Alley" at Pirate Republic Brewing Company, Prince George Wharf, downtown Nassau. Food, drink, live rock n roll … Continue reading →

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Junkanoo Festival Revisited

Posted on April 25, 2016 by weblogbahamas

Dear Editor WeblogBahamas, One has to wonder if Mr. Paul Major, Chairman of the Junkanoo Festival Commission, has had an epiphany. Recently, on the evening news I heard the said Mr. Major waxing lyrical that next year the Festival will … Continue reading →

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Clybourne Park at The Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts

Posted on April 24, 2016 by weblogbahamas

We had a weekend full of entertainment. First was Damon Johnson at Pirate Republic on Friday, and Clybourne Park at the “Dundas” on Saturday. Life is wonderful to begin with, but when it’s punctuated with great music and a wonderful … Continue reading →

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Damon Johnson: One helluva singer/guitar player/songwriter/performer

Posted on April 24, 2016 by weblogbahamas

On Friday night we had the privilege to see Damon Johnson live at the Pirate Republic Brewing Company on Prince George Wharf, and what a performance it was. We were mesmerized with some of the finest acoustic guitar playing ever … Continue reading →

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