Category Archives: Books

What is it with so many books today

Posted on March 27, 2022 by weblogbahamas

Dear Mr. Editor, I‘m sorry, but if I have to read another book (novel) with the “f-word” in it there will be no books I want or wish to read! The English language is so rich in slang, expletives and … Continue reading →

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One Beautiful Little Country facing 12 Ugly Giant Evils – The Bahamas

Posted on January 31, 2022 by weblogbahamas

On the surface, The Bahamas is a young, progressive and wealthy country, as it approaches its 50th Independence Anniversary from Great Britain. As an early beneficiary of mass tourism, its economy grew steadily from the 1950’s. However, over the past … Continue reading →

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History in Black and White

Posted on October 31, 2021 by weblogbahamas

"With the volume Red, White, and Black: Rescuing American History from Revisionists and Race Hustlers, the incomparable academic, community leader, and social entrepreneur Dr. Robert Woodson announces the founding of his latest initiative, “1776 Unites.” Woodson describes this initiative as … Continue reading →

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The Struggle for a Better World by Peter Boettke

Posted on May 8, 2021 by weblogbahamas

"In The Struggle for a Better World, Peter J. Boettke explores how the social sciences, and political economy in particular, help us understand society and its institutions of governance. Boettke advances an approach for understanding, articulating, and pursuing a coherent … Continue reading →

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Freedom and equality for women and minorities—the real history you may not know

Posted on May 1, 2021 by weblogbahamas

From Fraser Institute by Sandra J. Peart  Jason Clemens  Aeon J. Skoble   For some reason, which we don’t quite understand, the march towards equality for women and ethnic and religious minorities is linked in common perception with the early … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations, 245 years later

Posted on March 9, 2021 by weblogbahamas

by Lawrence W. Reed This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. The first ten days in the month of March 1776 brought forth momentous events that played roles in shaping the modern world. The American Revolutionary … Continue reading →

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The Most Prosperous Ancient Nation You’ve Never Heard Of

Posted on March 6, 2021 by weblogbahamas

This country lasted over 300 years and covered more territory than all of Scandinavia. by Lawrence W. Reed This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. The list of extinct countries includes the better known ones like … Continue reading →

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Reforms for good governance

Posted on November 29, 2020 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe First posted at The Nassau Institute, here… April 2004 was the first time The Bahamas heard about structural reforms in New Zealand in a meaningful way when Mr. Maurice McTigue presented a speech entitled Lessons in Free … Continue reading →

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Conquests and Cultures

Posted on November 1, 2020 by weblogbahamas

Sowell Insists on Looking at Things as They Really Are by George C. Leaf This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. Conquests and Cultures is the final book in Thomas Sowell’s trilogy exploring the formation and … Continue reading →

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Columbus Day & Conquests and Cultures

Posted on October 12, 2020 by weblogbahamas

In October 1989 Dr. Cleveland Eneas gave a speech on the subject of the approaching "Discovery Day" holiday. A day now known as Heroes Day in an effort to erase the memory of Christopher Columbus like other "places that think … Continue reading →

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