Category Archives: Blogs by Joan Thompson

Bahamas Customs makes the mistake and the innocent pay

Posted on June 26, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Joan Thompson Mr. Glenn Gomez Controller of Customs in reference to “leaks” and “tip-offs” blaming some one on his staff. His apology was the proper response. His remarks to the press look more like "damage control" to take the heat … Continue reading →

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Why is The Bahamas tax system ‘maxed out’ and what to do about it?

Posted on March 9, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Joan Thompson The problem is not complicated. Governments are too big and too involved in areas of life in which they ought not to be involved. There seem to be no limits, and the public in its ignorance keeps asking … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Public Education’s 10 year plan

Posted on July 12, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson (http://www.weblogbahamas.com) In his recent speech to the government school teachers and education bureaucracy Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said: “I believe it is noteworthy that, like health, education has been one of the largest recipients of government funding … Continue reading →

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Myron Rolle, a Bahamian we can all be proud of

Posted on January 6, 2009 by weblogbahamas

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The pending elimination of tax havens like The Bahamas?

Posted on July 30, 2008 by weblogbahamas

Considering that The Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merckel, and more recently, Barak Obama, the US presidential hopeful, are seeking elimination of tax havens, how would any successes resulting from their efforts and influence on other highly taxed countries affect the … Continue reading →

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Through Your Lens

Posted on June 10, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Through Your Lens is a feature of photographs sent in by our visitors. If you send photos, we’ll post them. What good is it having a blog without your participation? This picture was sent to me by Laura Cox, photographer … Continue reading →

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Chinese Currency & Bahamian Property Rights

Posted on May 28, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson This blog is a result of comments made to this article on “Cuban Illusions & Reality” over at The Nassau Institute’s web site. I came across an interesting situation on a visit to China about 15 years … Continue reading →

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Seen & Unseen

Posted on February 27, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson What is seen and what is not seen. The nurses have been given an 11% pay raise.  Good for the nurses, and they probably could use the money – and we would not question whether they "deserve" … Continue reading →

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Introducing the book

Posted on February 18, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson Nothing beats a little humour every now and then. New technology is sometimes hard to grasp. If the video above doesn’t work, try this link.

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Weather Armageddon

Posted on October 3, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson Once again, Bahamas is embarrassed by the poor judgment of its representatives at the UN. The latest is Fred Mitchell’s command performance and his assumed representation of the “small island nations” – which if accurately reported in … Continue reading →

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