Monthly Archives: January 2019

PM’s visit to Brussels

Posted on January 18, 2019 by weblogbahamas

Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis recently traveled to Brussels, Belgium, to hold bilateral talks with high-ranking officials of the European Commission. The government's press release advised that "…Attorney General Carl Bethel; Viana Gardiner, chief operating officer of the Prime Minister’s … Continue reading →

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Brazil Takes an Austrian Turn

Posted on January 17, 2019 by weblogbahamas

When Jair Bolsonaro won Brazil's presidency many people though the country was in for further political and economic problems. This may yet be the case but Bolsonaro's call for unity and suggestion that the government and economy must serve all … Continue reading →

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10 Year Challenge

Posted on January 16, 2019 by weblogbahamas

Figures may be too low.

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Traffic Violations as National Debt Reducer

Posted on January 15, 2019 by weblogbahamas

Mr. Editor, May I offer a thought for the New Year?   It is my humble opinion that it may be possible to eliminate some 50% of our national debt.  It would take a concerted effort by our road traffic … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Hanna Martin’s sordid past with the Post Office?

Posted on January 14, 2019 by weblogbahamas

Sir, If there is one person in this Commonwealth of the Bahamas who should keep her mouth tightly shut on any matters concerning Her Majesty’s Bahamas Post Office, it is Mrs. Glenys Hanna Martin.  She was the Minister responsible for … Continue reading →

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Tourism Taskforce Report on Trade Liberalisation from 2003

Posted on January 13, 2019 by weblogbahamas

"The Tourism taskforce report, which was presented to the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce in July (2003), is part of a wider drive to produce a framework for a National Economic Development Plan that will establish a framework for how this … Continue reading →

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Crony capitalism responsible for socialism’s new popularity

Posted on January 12, 2019 by weblogbahamas

A couple friends shared an article by Matthew D. Mitchell in the Detroit News on social media and I tend to agree with the premise. Here's a couple excerpts: "…it is remarkable that “socialism” continues to have cachet some 27 … Continue reading →

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Colonialism – The West & the Rest

Posted on January 10, 2019 by weblogbahamas

"Racism is a western invention. Western colonialism is the defining experience in human history, and we enslaved more than anybody else. All those things we learned at university? They’re Dead Wrong®. Find out how large the slave trade actually was … Continue reading →

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Time to play the Trump card

Posted on January 8, 2019 by weblogbahamas

What are the possible consequences of blacklisting? The common refrain is the banking system will be hamstrung and will not be able to use international clearing mechanisms. Really? Would the US allow our country to be brought to a stand … Continue reading →

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Please help us find Starsky. Reward for his safe return. Call 359-3999

Posted on January 4, 2019 by weblogbahamas

Was wearing a bright blue collar with a name tag. Phone 393-1692 or 302-0130 ext 2226 or 359-3999      

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