Category Archives: Blogs by John Farmer

Bahamas Election 2007 reflections

Posted on May 5, 2007 by weblogbahamas

By John Farmer. We have heard a lot of comment over that past few days on the reason for the defeat of the PLP at the polls on May 2nd. I believe it was for a singular reason – the … Continue reading →

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The Education Conundrum.

Posted on December 28, 2006 by weblogbahamas

By John Farmer. As another calendar year comes to a close, it is long past time for a serious debate on educational reform in this country. There is no point in waiting for yet another round of miserable results followed … Continue reading →

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Trouble with Petreolos de Venezeula?

Posted on August 26, 2006 by weblogbahamas

By John Farmer. By now we have been exposed ad nauseum by the proposed plan for us to buy oil from Venezuela on the endless credit plan, however, can Venezuela actually deliver the goods? An article in the Economist (Oil’s … Continue reading →

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How About a Fish & Wildlife Patrol?

Posted on August 20, 2006 by weblogbahamas

By John Farmer. I was sitting at a friends house last evening before dinner, discussing the state of wildlife (or lack thereof) in the country today. Both being avid weekend fishermen, we got into a discussion about overfishing, my having … Continue reading →

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The LNG Controversy

Posted on August 5, 2006 by weblogbahamas

By John Farmer In May of last year I wrote a letter to the editors of the two main dailies regarding LNG. As this is back in the news, I thought it would be relevant to revisit the subject: I … Continue reading →

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The Montague Ramp

Posted on July 23, 2006 by weblogbahamas

By John Farmer There is an old adage that a camel is a horse designed by committee. Regrettably, the committee chaired by Pierre Dupuch to redesign the Montague ramp area has emerged with a concept worthy of the camel. While … Continue reading →

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The UNprofessionals of the medical profession.

Posted on June 29, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by John Farmer What is it with doctors in this country who imagine that the only worthwhile time is their own? Having made an appointment two weeks ago for 2:45, I left at 3:20, advising the receptionist that I had … Continue reading →

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The Traffic “Problem” On New Providence

Posted on May 20, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by John Farmer There has been a lot of press coverage lately about the so-called "traffic problem" in New Providence. The Tribune published an article early in the week following an interview with a civil servant in the Road Traffic … Continue reading →

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Better late than never…

Posted on May 13, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by John Farmer I sent the following to one of the dailies, who declined to publish it. This was disappointing, considering that they managed to print a letter from an American on the same topic not once but twice! Which, … Continue reading →

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John Farmer

Posted on May 13, 2006 by weblogbahamas

John Farmer is the President of Custom Computers Ltd, the local representative for Hewlett Packard, Apple, and Konica-Minolta. Born in London, England, Mr. Farmer is a graduate of the University of London, England with first class honours degree in Computer … Continue reading →

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