Monthly Archives: May 2016

The Tiefin’ At The Heart Of Our Society

Posted on May 14, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson EVERY time Auditor General Terrance Bastian and his team releases a damning report, I become more and more convinced that we live in a society where “tiefin”, in one form or another, has become the order of … Continue reading →

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The Sears Manifesto promises political revolution

Posted on May 13, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Richard Coulson First published in The Tribune and posted here with the kind permission of the author. It’s not yet recognized what a bombshell senior Queen’s Counsel and former Attorney General Alfred Sears has thrown. His recent message—“Manifesto” is … Continue reading →

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Nothing new at Road Traffic

Posted on May 12, 2016 by weblogbahamas

Projected Revenue for the RTD. Click on image to explode the view. With “official” receipts issued on adding machine tape, is there any wonder the Auditor General estimates $47 million “in losses” at the Road Traffic Department? While this article … Continue reading →

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Adam Ezra Group Live. Wow!

Posted on May 11, 2016 by weblogbahamas

Serendipity moments just make life even better don't you find? Well on Saturday night my wife and I enjoyed the most incredible musical experience with the Adam Ezra Group at The Funky Biscuit. What a night. Adam Ezra is an … Continue reading →

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Parliamentary Privilege (PP): The Right to Talk Nonsense.

Posted on May 10, 2016 by weblogbahamas

Dear Editor WeblogBahamas, Marathon MP and Minister of Education Jerome Fitzgerald has been wrapping his rugged frame in the mantle of Parliamentary Privilege (PP for short), enshrined in English law since the Bill of Rights of 1689 and governing procedures … Continue reading →

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“Discrimination” is the Bahamian Political Crack!

Posted on May 9, 2016 by weblogbahamas

The Bahamas is a “Hating Nation” It Just “Loves to Hate”! The Bahamas Especially “Hates The Haitian” And “Women”! by Frederick Smith QC Posted here with the kind permission of the author. Read the original essay here… This paper addresses … Continue reading →

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The Culture Of Criminality That Pervades Our Nation

Posted on May 8, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson THERE is a culture of criminality that is alive and well and pervasive in The Bahamas. It transcends the fabric of our nation. Given that adherence to the law is only a reasonable option when people believe … Continue reading →

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The Fight for Our Future

Posted on May 7, 2016 by weblogbahamas

by Sam Duncombe Politics, law and the environment The government of The Bahamas is increasingly dysfunctional and perverse. They continue to wilfully ignore, downplay and reframe the very serious matters and concerns that have been raised by Save The Bays … Continue reading →

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Branville McCartney: Two steps back

Posted on May 6, 2016 by weblogbahamas

In Wednesday’s Tribune Business, Mr. McCartney was reported to have said the Bahamas Government should nationalise Baha Mar as The Bahamas “can’t be held hostage by foreign interests”. One might consider getting into a long discussion of the demerits of … Continue reading →

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Following up the $5m legal donation from Mr. Nygard

Posted on May 5, 2016 by weblogbahamas

To the PLP We have seen:- Nygard's immunity from prosecution for his illegal acquisition of 3 acres of Crown land. Nygard's on tap access to the services of Toggie and Bobo. A new Planning and Subdivision Bill which gives Nygard … Continue reading →

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