Monthly Archives: November 2017

The challenge to Bahamian retailers

Posted on November 29, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Is it as simple as being innovative? by Robert Myers Retailers globally are being challenged by web based retailers such as Amazon (B2B) and Ebay (C2C) whom have tremendous economies of scale and buying power. Even the most successful brick … Continue reading →

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Confusion over legislation

Posted on November 28, 2017 by weblogbahamas

I was involved with a Facebook "discussion" over the weekend about the Commercial Enterprise Act 2017 and the Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation) (Flats Fishing) Regulations, 2017 and while they re designed for completely different reasons they highlight why the … Continue reading →

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100 Years. 100 Million Lives.

Posted on November 26, 2017 by weblogbahamas

I don't remember how I stumbled across this article, but it is worth your time to read. Like slavery, it is mind boggling how cruel mankind can be to each other. 100 Years. 100 Million Lives. Think Twice. By Laura … Continue reading →

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There is No Such Thing as Trickle-Down Economics

Posted on November 24, 2017 by weblogbahamas

The point is not to transfer wealth up and down but rather to create universal opportunity. by Steven Horwitz This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. Critics of liberalism and the market economy have made a … Continue reading →

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What’s going on with Bahamas Flyfishing Regulations?

Posted on November 22, 2017 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe On January 6, 2017 the Fisheries Resources (Jurisdiction and Conservation) (Flats Fishing) Regulations, 2017 was said to have come into effect requiring a personal angler license (obtained in person or online) for anyone over 12 years of … Continue reading →

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The Bahamas Post Office

Posted on November 21, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Editor, The simple sending and receiving of mail is part of the life blood of a nation, not just for the man in the street but, more importantly, for commercial businesses.  I am wondering if the Government, while it fans … Continue reading →

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The free market allows everyone to do well by doing good.

Posted on November 19, 2017 by weblogbahamas

The coercive power of government doesn't Pierre Poilievre makes the case brilliantly in his recent speech to the Canadian Parliament while debating the Budget Implementation Act of 2017. He offers great advice on how to build a just and prosperous … Continue reading →

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World Bank Report – Ease of Doing Business – 2017

Posted on November 18, 2017 by weblogbahamas

We (The Bahamas) now rank 119 out of 190? overall in the Doing Business 2017 from The World Bank. In terms of getting electricity we rank 117. We are behind Iraq and Sudan on this score. (Perhaps the requirements of … Continue reading →

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Pastors and Citizenship Amendments

Posted on November 17, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Dear Editor, Do you think it is possible for the Pastors who have come out in opposition to proposed citizenship amendments have the courage to voice their concerns from their pulpits? If they have done so I would really like … Continue reading →

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Taxes, WTO and outsourcing

Posted on November 16, 2017 by weblogbahamas

Dear Editor, Ah well, here we go again! The talk of the town is now saying things like: "Let's even the playing field … tax them!"; "By 2019 we'll be full members of the WTO" and "Let's outsource it." "Let's … Continue reading →

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