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Nassau Speed Weeks and the PLP

by Vir Ipse Nassau speed weeks resulted from an idea of American entrepreneur Sherman 'Red' Crise. Red was a powerhouse, typical of those Americans who promote anything and everything with an enthusiasm which is hard for ordinary folk to believe. I was fortunate to meet him from time to time,... Read more →

Bad Drivers

by Harry Strachan I have long wondered how many people have used the “back door” and paid $450, I believe is the going rate, to get their drivers’ licence because the standard of driving presently on this tiny island is horrendous and continuing to drop! Just take a journey along... Read more →

VAT: A PLP political lullaby or the bureaucrats scary movie?

Like the old radio emergency broadcast system, this is a warning, for the next minute or two, as long as it takes you to read this, you will be subjected to a request. That request is that you not get lulled to sleep by the PLP's political lullaby that VAT... Read more →

Ry Cooder - Song of the week - April 14, 2014 - Get Rhythm

From his eleventh album, Ry's version of this Johnny Cash tune is nothing short of splendid. Mind you Johnny Cash's original wasn't so bad either. Listen to Johnny Cash's version here (You Tube)… I can't find a web site by Ry Cooder, but you can find out more about him... Read more →

Capilano River, North Vancouver B.C. - Photo of the week

Taken a couple years back while visiting the kids in Vancouver. We went for a hike and picnic in North Vancouver, BC. Simply beautiful, even though I was trying out various manual settings with my camera. Read more →

Contradictions of political placation

For decades(?) now we've heard that joining to WTO means reducing our import duty tax rates because these prevented trade or blocked entry of goods from other countries into The Bahamas. So in its wisdom, the government changed the name of Import Duty to Excise Tax thinking this would call... Read more →

BTC, C & W, Bluewater, Bradley & Franklyn

by H. Armbrister Why have Messrs. Bradley Roberts and Franklyn Wilson suddenly resurrected that dead issue of BTC and C&W? Firstly, it is not possible to put a positive spin on what this Government achieved (sic) with their so-called negotiations but, secondly I, for one, have to wonder why this... Read more →

Yellowtale Theatre Company presents Hibiscus Hotel

A new comedy by ROBIN BELFIELD "Following the success of Othello (or The Tragedy of Conchy Joe), Yellowtale Theatre Company is proud to premiere this new comedy set on a fictional island in The Bahamas. "Featuring all-Bahamian cast: Craig Pinder, Claudette “Cookie” Allens, Dana J Ferguson, Duncan Casey "The action... Read more →

How long will it take for the US to pay off the debt and who is responsible for it?

A friend sent this article... over the other day. It really is mind boggling to see how long it will take for the US to pay their debt off. Also, click on the image to see "Who In Washington Is Responsible For The U.S. DEBT". Read more →

Note to government: Deflection is not a solution

It seems no matter the question that comes up to Ministers of Government about some issue the country the stock answer goes something like this. Well you know, when those other guys were the government they caused this. Whatever issue you can name the response seems to be the same.... Read more →