Monthly Archives: August 2017

Barry Rassin selected to be 2018-19 Rotary president

Posted on August 11, 2017 by weblogbahamas

What great news for Barry Rassin, his wife Esther and The Bahamas. Barry has been a leading Rotarian in The Bahamas and Region for decades and more recently at Rotary International and around the world. I don't know a Rotarian … Continue reading →

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In spite of the rhetoric to the contrary

Posted on August 10, 2017 by weblogbahamas

The PLP interim leader, Mr. Brave Davis, recently expressed concern that the arrest and arraignment of three former parliamentary colleagues is doing "damage to the country's international image," confirming his disconnect with the electorate and reality yet again. Read more … Continue reading →

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PLP spokesman warns of tit-for-tat in response to arrests of his party members

Posted on August 9, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Suggesting the FNM is “setting a dangerous precedent” in how it is now handling the political affairs of the country and “the governing party has “turned on” its opponents and is attempting to use the state to imprison, bad mouth … Continue reading →

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PLP in face saving mode against the rule of law?

Posted on August 8, 2017 by weblogbahamas

So Mr. Brave Davis, leader of the Opposition PLP has announced a potential demonstration against Police leading a former Cabinet Minister to Court to be charged with bribery, extortion and conspiracy to commit extortion in handcuffs and shackles. Davis is … Continue reading →

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Enjoy the long weekend everyone

Posted on August 5, 2017 by weblogbahamas
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Happy Emancipation Day Bahamas!

Posted on August 5, 2017 by weblogbahamas

On Monday we celebrate Emancipation Day in The Bahamas in observance of the abolition of slaves of African descent with a public holiday, let's take a moment in our revelry to remember that slavery still exists today in many forms. … Continue reading →

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Government conducting personnel audit. Two cheers…

Posted on August 4, 2017 by weblogbahamas

The image on the left conveys the possibility that there might be a sea change happening in government. Yes I know the former PLP government supposedly conducted one on the FNM's temporary employment plan that was implemented before the 2012 … Continue reading →

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A fiscally repsonsible government brings benefits to society

Posted on August 3, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Why is government spending within its means called austerity? Seems like common sense to me and the state of Florida is proving it, not unlike Montreal, Quebec. I found the following article on a friends page. "A new study just … Continue reading →

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A Bad Investment, Don’t You Believe It —Cable Bahamas Twinned with ALIV

Posted on August 2, 2017 by weblogbahamas

by Richard Coulson First published in The Tribune, Monday, July 31, 2017 and posted here with the authors kind permission.  The Cable Bahamas (CAB) share price quoted on  BISX has suffered a stunning fall of almost 40% in the last … Continue reading →

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Yes a National Lottery is worth implementing

Posted on August 1, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Sometimes I feel like I need to be pinched to be sure I'm alive and reading things correctly. When the Deputy Prime Minister says we should consider a national lottery, I agree wholeheartedly. In fact, the only thing we need … Continue reading →

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