Monthly Archives: August 2018

Patience, people, patience

Posted on August 28, 2018 by weblogbahamas

A quote from the brilliant Robert Higgs "Socialism has become much more popular recently, especially among young adults in the West. Of course, critics have come forth to denounce this system, but really, amigos, you should not automatically condemn a … Continue reading →

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Downtown and Docks must Work Together

Posted on August 26, 2018 by weblogbahamas

by Richard Coulson First published in The Tribune… Recent conversations with Ed Fields, the energetic leader of Downtown Partnership (DNP) lead to better understanding of the challenges faced by that private sector body in its continuing campaign to improve the … Continue reading →

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The Role And Function Of Permanent Secretaries – Part II

Posted on August 25, 2018 by weblogbahamas

by Dr. Donald M. McCartney, D.M. In the Westminster model of government adopted by The Bahamas and other countries that were former colonies of Great Britain, Permanent Secretaries are the Administrative Heads of Ministries and Departments. They are ‘permanent’ in … Continue reading →

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The Role And Function Of Permanent Secretaries – Part I

Posted on August 24, 2018 by weblogbahamas

by Dr. Donald M. McCartney, D.M. Permanent Secretaries are key to the proper functioning of Ministries in particular and the Public Service in general. By the very nature of the office they hold, they have much influence. Permanent Secretaries by … Continue reading →

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Business Bites: Two Huberts With Different Visions

Posted on August 23, 2018 by weblogbahamas

by Richard Coulson First published in The Tribune… The disputed future of the Grand Lucayan Hotel complex is more than a business debate. It could well mark the opening political shot for control of the FNM. Incumbent Prime Minster Hubert … Continue reading →

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Marsh harbour Township Committee Stifling Economic Growth?

Posted on August 22, 2018 by weblogbahamas

According to a petition on change.org, after investing in premises and equipment for a unique fast-food outlet in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Shay Russell has apparently been denied permission to establish the business by the Marsh Harbour Township Committee. This prevents … Continue reading →

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Technological Initiatives In Early Childhood Education

Posted on August 22, 2018 by weblogbahamas

By Dr. Donald M. McCartney, D.M. There has been much ado lately about the investment in technology in early childhood education.  While this initiative is to be applauded, it may be useful to (1) examine the views of the relevant … Continue reading →

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China destroys sassy bots after they bash communism

Posted on August 21, 2018 by weblogbahamas

One for the record books. Apparently two robots designed to text message with humans bashed Communism with comments like “The Chinese dream is a daydream and a nightmare.” were destroyed by the Chinese government. Read more here…  

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Thoughts on buying a hotel

Posted on August 20, 2018 by weblogbahamas

Ludwig von Mises probably sums my thoughts up on the government buying a failing hotel with tax dollars and stated it better than I can: “History does not provide any example of capital accumulation brought about by a government. As … Continue reading →

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Forced to drive slowly in Nassau

Posted on August 19, 2018 by weblogbahamas

Dear Editor, I write, and not for the first time, in response to repeated claims by senior police officers, who should know better, that, apparently, all road accidents are caused by speed; this, of course, is totally incorrect. Speed by … Continue reading →

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