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The root causes of the lack of discipline in Bahamian society

The Tribune editorial of January 30, 2008 spoke very eloquently of the root causes of the lack of discipline in our society. It spoke of an incident last week of 15 high school students being removed from their classroom and sent home for a breech of the dress code. There... Read more →

Alvaro Vargas Llosa on Chavez and his Missions

There is always an important lesson to be learned when reading Mr. Llosa's work. This recent piece on Chavez and his failed policies is no different. CARACAS, Venezuela—After an extensive visit to the slums of this capital, I am convinced that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez lost the recent referendum that... Read more →

Food shortages in Venezuela again?

If it's not bad enough that the people of Venezuela have to suffer the incorrigible Hugo Chavez, It seems they now have to deal with food shortages according to reports. Chavez, a "collectivist throwback" does not seem to realise that his socialist policies are causing the problems faced by the... Read more →

Elvis Costello - Song of the week - January 28, 2008

Elvis Costello leaped onto the musical world stage back in the early/mid 1970's with his album, My Aim Is True. You might recall the excellent 'ballad' titled Alison, from back then? Another one of my favourites by him is Green Shirt. I hope you like it. Take the 2006 release,... Read more →

Surely it's time to call a truce among political adversaries in The Bahamas?

After losing her bid to have the recent election in Pinewood overturned by the Election Court Mrs. Allyson Maynard-Gibson took the high road and said something to the effect that she only went to court to protect our democratic system. A friend asked, rhetorically I'm sure, if she would have... Read more →

Humour: A cautionary tale

A friend sent this cute e-mail and I couldn't resist putting here on the blog. Hope you enjoy it. A Cautionary Tale It started out innocently enough. I began to think at parties now and then - just to loosen up. Inevitably, though, one thought led to another, and soon... Read more →

Early man in the shadows of time

My wife and I visited Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Center recently and this is one of my favourite photos from the trip. Click on image to enlarge. A friend named it "Early man in the shadows of time". By the way, take the time to visit the Ardastra Gardens... Read more →

Bahamas Prime Minister reports to the nation

Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham (BIS Photo/Tim Aylen) I didn't get the opportunity to watch or listen to Mr. Ingraham's report to the nation last week, but I read the release in the newspaper and I must admit to feeling like someone was now in charge of... Read more →

Price Control failing consumers in The Bahamas

The following story by Mr. Neil Hartnell, Business Editor, ran in The Tribune, Business, on Monday January 21, 2008. It is well worth the read as it quotes your not so humble blogger. The only point that was left out was the fact that price controls also restrict business practices... Read more →

Nassau Bahamas and our drivers

Fellow WeblogBahamas blogger, Dr. Sidney Sweeting, recently posted this article about the town planning of our city and the frustration experienced while trying to drive around our streets. Of course he was spot on, but I think I detected what the problem really is while attempting to make my way... Read more →