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Lessons in Freedom: Good Samaritanism must be voluntary

by Tibor R. Machan In the wake of vicious deeds like those committed at the Boston Marathon some folks are tempted to become irrational in their response. For example, there is now a discussion at The New York Times where some people want to force others to lend a hand... Read more →

Grateful Dead - Song of the week - April 22, 2013 - Throwing Stones

We recently saw, Ultimate Devotion, a tribute band to the Grateful Dead, and what an enjoyable night it was. So I thought a Grateful Dead song was the right fit for today, and "Throwing Stones" is kinda neat. Here's some of the lyrics: "And the politicians throwing stones "Singing ashes,... Read more →

Even COB Subsidies must be paid for

Yesterday's post brought a few emotionally charges comments out on my personal Facebook page and our Facebook page. But subsidies must be paid for. Either by COB creating their own revenue stream through studies etc or by everyone paying more taxes. The Government borrowing money to subsidise at the expense... Read more →

Great Blue Heron in the Everglades

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The PLP is correct on reducing subsidy to COB

While it may bring hardship to some, the Government is correct in reducing the subsidy provided to the College of The Bahamas. In case we're not looking, the country is now in debt to the tune of approximately $5 billion. Assuming our total population is 350,000, that's $14,285 per person.... Read more →

Protecting Bahamian Jobs at what cost?

After the revelations in the press the last couple days about the skills shortage here… and here… I hope you can pop over to The Nassau Institute site to read this post… Here's a snippet: "For faster economic growth to take place the "political directorate must be mature enough to... Read more →

Mr. Christie disappointed about the PLP's "Mortgage Relief Plan". Why? A welfare state is not the answer

The press was littered this week with articles based on interviews with the Prime Minister. Another one that caught my eye was his lamenting of the fact that his party's so called "Mortgage Relief Plan" has not "helped" one mortgagee in distress. Read the article here… So an election campaign... Read more →

Mr. Christie "disturbed" about the port?

According to press reports (Nassau Guardian April 15, 2013), Mr. Christie thinks the impact of the port is "potentialy" "unhealthy" and "intrusive" while at "Fish Fry" for a social event recently. Even if it was the case, the Port cannot be moved at this time. The port, a public company... Read more →

Still awaiting audit of Bahamas Social Security (NIB)

and according to The Tribune, the Minister responsible, Mr. Shane Gibson (PLP) says he "…couldn't tell … for sure when it will be released…" This audit was commenced after allegations of impropriety were made back in late November 2012. But as is typical with Ponzi Schemes like NIB, transparency and... Read more →

Mr. Christie, the PLP and BTC

The Nassau Guardian reports that CWC, the majority shareholder of BTC, is "worried over PM's criticisms". It is odd indeed that Mr. Perry Christie (PLP), Prime Minister, would spend so much time over this issue. Besides, when BTC's monopoly runs out, if Bahamians are upset with their services, they can... Read more →