Monthly Archives: October 2019

It’s Time to Call a Halt to this Colonial Throwback and take Control of Grand Bahama.

Posted on October 28, 2019 by weblogbahamas

by Richard Coulson The destruction, flooding, and profound commercial dislocation wreaked by hurricane Dorian upon Grand Bahama have awakened the long-simmering debate about how the island is governed. Way back in 1955 the Hawksbill Creek Agreement gave virtually sovereign power … Continue reading →

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Onward from Dorian

Posted on October 27, 2019 by weblogbahamas

by Richard Coulson The physical re-building of Abaco and Grand Bahama has already begun and will continue. The rubble will be cleared away, businesses reopened, and new houses built. It won’t be easy or quick, but the energy of the … Continue reading →

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The Myth That People Work Harder Under Capitalism

Posted on October 26, 2019 by weblogbahamas

Capitalism has been the great engine of unimagined prosperity and unimagined improvements in worker conditions. by Barry Brownstein See original article at FEE.org here… In the not so distant past, people didn't work hard, but not for the reasons the … Continue reading →

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The Nassau Institute Presents: Professor Fabio Rojas on Migration. October 24, 2019

Posted on October 23, 2019 by weblogbahamas

THE NASSAU INSTITUTE & TEMPLETON RELIGION TRUST In Collaboration with the Banking Economics & Finance Department & The Economics Society of The University of The Bahamas PRESENTS Professor Fabio Rojas on Migration: “Open Borders: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels” When: … Continue reading →

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John Bright: Voice of Victorian Liberalism

Posted on October 22, 2019 by weblogbahamas

by Nicholas Elliott Read original article at FEE.org here… John Bright did more than anyone else to bring about the great advances for liberty in nineteenth-century Britain. A leading orator and agitator, he was considered by many to be the … Continue reading →

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The War on Poverty Revisited

Posted on October 21, 2019 by weblogbahamas

The Reverend Mr. Opitz is a member of the staff of The Foundation for Economic Education, a seminar lecturer, and author of the book, Religion and Capitalism: Allies, Not Enemies Original article from 1986 posted at FEE.org here… Capitalism, by … Continue reading →

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What About Immigration?

Posted on October 20, 2019 by weblogbahamas

The late Julian L. Simon taught at the University of Maryland and is the author of The Ultimate Resource. Read the original article from 1986 at FEE.org here… Immigration is one of the most important topics of our times. The … Continue reading →

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How about a Rights Haiti?

Posted on October 12, 2019 by weblogbahamas

Sir, I have just read the latest drivel spewing from “Rights Bahamas.”  I’m terribly sorry but if you call yourselves “Rights Bahamas” surely you should be taking care of the rights of Bahamians!  Mr. Smith if you think Haitians are … Continue reading →

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