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Happy 217th Birthday to French Classical Liberal Economist Frederic Bastiat!

He was one of the most eloquent and articulate defenders of individual freedom and liberty who ever lived. by Mark J. Perry, Carpe Diem This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article Today, June 29, marks the 217th anniversary of the birth of the great French classical... Read more →

Ayn Rand: An Introduction

by Eamonn Butler "A short primer on the life and thought of novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand, author of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. "Few 20th century intellectuals have been as influential—and controversial—as the novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand. Her thinking still has a profound impact, particularly on those who... Read more →

Ambrose Bierce’s 'Devil’s Dictionary': A Satire that Foreshadowed the Absurdity of Modern Politics

America’s current political theater seems to make Ambrose Bierce a prophet. by Gary M. Galles This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. Ambrose Bierce was once described as “the forgotten brother of Mark Twain,” who echoed Twain’s view that “Irreverence is the champion of liberty and... Read more →

Business Bites: The Budget Catastrophe Belongs To The PM

by Richard Coulson Woe unto us! A little over a year ago we elected a new Government that would lead us into a land flowing with biblical milk and honey. Instead, we are left, like Job, to repent in dust and ashes. In its most basic function, creating the budget... Read more →

The anti Capitalism crowd

While I have been critical of the government's proposed VAT increase from 7.5 percent to 12 percent I have at least attempted to offer alternative ideas like cutting public expenditures further, control wasteful spending, commence a national lottery and improve the ease of opening and conducting business. The business community/private... Read more →

The fuss about the budget

Dear Editor, Please allow me my 2 cents to comment on the chaos surrounding the “dissident four” in the Budget vote. I am very sorry but, obviously, the four brought this on themselves. They all claim they had constituency meetings and came away from those meetings, apparently, with instructions to... Read more →

The Dichotomy of Politics

“In our age there is no such thing as 'keeping out of politics.' All issues are political issues, and politics itself is a mass of lies, evasions, folly, hatred and schizophrenia.” George Orwell The press has been focused recently on four government Parliamentarians that voted against a budget that is... Read more →

Mr. Dupuch's Missive About Number Houses And Other Things

Dear Editor, I have just ploughed my way through Mr. Dupuch’s latest communication and have to wonder if this is some new black comedy script. I’m sorry but how else can we take this when he appears to be comparing the local grocery store with a numbers house? I’m quite... Read more →

Budget 2018/2019

The subject budget was recently passed by Parliament. Specifically there were two “hot topic” items – namely (a) increased taxes of web-shop operators and (b) the increase of VAT from 7.5% to 12%. Unfortunately item (a) got the most publicity coverage even though item (b) would have an impact on... Read more →

Tax on the Bahamian Gambling Industry

I don't like gambling. I think it's addictive, it harms children's wellbeing and it takes money from the poor. If gambling is allowed it should be in the form of a lottery with all money earmarked for Education and Health. That's my opinion. Ever since the FNM stated they planned... Read more →