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Once Again, MPs Fail To Obey Law On Disclosures

MUCH like in previous years, we see widespread lawbreaking by lawmakers who have yet again failed to abide by the law that mandates that they file annual financial declarations. For far too long, the Public Disclosures Act has not been complied with and, what’s more, the Public Disclosures Commission (PDC)... Read more →

Losing Trust In The Police Force

by Adrian Gibson ON Sunday, I suffered a harrowing experience at the hands of two officers of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF). It opened my eyes to the abuses, disrespect and breaches of constitutional rights that so many Bahamians have been subjected to by rogue elements of the police.... Read more →

Freedom Of Information Public Education Forum

ORG Bahamas Foundation and Citizens For A Better Bahamas are co-hosting a FREEDOM OF INFORMATION Public Education Forum at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tuesday, May 10, at The Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts on Mackey Street. Let's Talk About It! Why do we need a Freedom of Information Act? How... Read more →

A multi-million dollar software package to save NIB from bankruptcy?

Prime Minister Christie is reported to have said that the National Insurance Board (NIB) scheme is not sustainable. Of course, and I paraphrase here, he blames this eventual bankruptcy on more claimants than contributors, unemployment, fraud, slowing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the financial crisis, compliance problems, and last but not... Read more →

That sinking feeling From Social Services to Parliamentary Privilege

The latest in a full throttled series of corruption allegations dating back to the last administration right on up to the revelations yesterday by the Auditor General that some $4.2 million and more is in question at Social Services, leading into very high handed language from the Speaker of The... Read more →

Ride For Hope (RFH) 10th Anniversary Event

Ride for Hope announced today that it is going back to its roots for their 10th anniversary charity bike-athon. Scheduled for Saturday, 18 February, the 2017 event will be hosted, once again, in Eleuthera. “We’re excited to be returning to Eleuthera,” said co-chairman Susan Larson. “It’s where the Ride began... Read more →

25 North & Johnnie Christie & The Boats Live at Pirate Republic, Friday, April 29, 2016

Join two great local bands as they "say adios to Kyle (keyboardist) in a most appropriate manner" Friday, April 29th, 2016 in "The Alley" at Pirate Republic Brewing Company, Prince George Wharf, downtown Nassau. Food, drink, live rock n roll with 25 North and “rockalypso” with Johnnie Christie & The... Read more →

Junkanoo Festival Revisited

Dear Editor WeblogBahamas, One has to wonder if Mr. Paul Major, Chairman of the Junkanoo Festival Commission, has had an epiphany. Recently, on the evening news I heard the said Mr. Major waxing lyrical that next year the Festival will showcase Bahamian Culture …. ?! Very sorry Mr. Major but... Read more →

Clybourne Park at The Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts

We had a weekend full of entertainment. First was Damon Johnson at Pirate Republic on Friday, and Clybourne Park at the “Dundas” on Saturday. Life is wonderful to begin with, but when it’s punctuated with great music and a wonderful play, does it get any better? Ring play Productions produced... Read more →

Damon Johnson: One helluva singer/guitar player/songwriter/performer

On Friday night we had the privilege to see Damon Johnson live at the Pirate Republic Brewing Company on Prince George Wharf, and what a performance it was. We were mesmerized with some of the finest acoustic guitar playing ever with a fabulous voice and set list. Damon pours his... Read more →