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The Bahamas in decline. Will VAT sink the economy deeper for a few more years?

Ludwig von Mises continues to shine a bright light, 40 years after his death. While I enjoy life and most often see the glass half full, where politics is concerned, and how they have systematically set our economy and hence our country on the wrong path, intentionally or not, with... Read more →

Johnnie Christie and Floating Boats a musical treat

Floating Boats is a tour de force and a major accomplishment by one of our very own. Johnnie's brief bio at his web site says: "Johnnie Christie has been touring and recording since 1985 and quickly became known for his "rockalypso" sound, blending rock with his native Bahamian-style calypso. Along... Read more →

Lawrence W. Reed: One of the brightest lights for Liberty turns 60 today

Happy Birthday Larry! It is a pleasure and privilege to know you. As Mr. Reed said to me in his response to the fact that he is coincidentally born on the same day as Ludwig von Mises; "…Not only with Mises, which is spectacular, but I also share this birth... Read more →

The Beatles 100 Greatest Songs

It' Sunday, and if you can't get out into the boat (like me) you might enjoy this Rolling Stone article about the top 100 Beatles songs. When we were on holiday recently I picked the "Special Collectors Edition" Rolling Stone magazine up and it is worth holding on to. The... Read more →

Seagull on Guard - Photo of the week

Not sure what this guy was keeping watch on, but it was at Potter's Cay dock a few years back. Read more →

Government's Presentation on VAT for The Bahamas

Ishmael Lightbourn Bahamas government consultant on VAT angry too

I'm not sure why so many government officials seem short of patience about the recent independent research released by the Nassau Institute on the potential impact of VAT for The Bahamas. According to press reports (Tribune Business) and information received from accountants at the recent Bahamas Institute of Chartered Accountants... Read more →

Politicians being political again? But there is hope with the Cuban beating allegtions?

Mr. Brave Davis, (PLP), Deputy Prime Minister has accused the official opposition of being political over the Cuban detainee abuse allegations. You gotta love it when one politician accuses another of being political. Read more here… It amazes me how Mr. Davis and Mr. Fred Mitchell, Foreign Minister have spent... Read more →

The Toronto Camera Club, founded the same year as the first roll of film was introduced, celebrates 125 years

I enjoy taking pictures and when I'm in Toronto again, I think I'm going to look this place up. A tour would be fabulous. I really enjoyed the following story, especially the photos and hope you do to. The Toronto Camera Club, founded the same year as the first roll... Read more →

A day from hell. Or, When is your credit card your property?

by John Tomlinson Yesterday was one of those days from hell. I went to the local bank and used my card to withdraw cash at their ATM. I listened to the machine whirl as it counted the money. Then my card came out - but not all the way -... Read more →