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Patience, people, patience

A quote from the brilliant Robert Higgs "Socialism has become much more popular recently, especially among young adults in the West. Of course, critics have come forth to denounce this system, but really, amigos, you should not automatically condemn a noble-sounding system without studying the historical facts and the relevant... Read more →

Downtown and Docks must Work Together

by Richard Coulson First published in The Tribune... Recent conversations with Ed Fields, the energetic leader of Downtown Partnership (DNP) lead to better understanding of the challenges faced by that private sector body in its continuing campaign to improve the entire central Nassau, in particular to rejuvenate Bay Street east... Read more →

The Role And Function Of Permanent Secretaries - Part II

by Dr. Donald M. McCartney, D.M. In the Westminster model of government adopted by The Bahamas and other countries that were former colonies of Great Britain, Permanent Secretaries are the Administrative Heads of Ministries and Departments. They are ‘permanent’ in the sense that they are normally career public servants who... Read more →

The Role And Function Of Permanent Secretaries - Part I

by Dr. Donald M. McCartney, D.M. Permanent Secretaries are key to the proper functioning of Ministries in particular and the Public Service in general. By the very nature of the office they hold, they have much influence. Permanent Secretaries by the very nature of their role and function must be... Read more →

Business Bites: Two Huberts With Different Visions

by Richard Coulson First published in The Tribune... The disputed future of the Grand Lucayan Hotel complex is more than a business debate. It could well mark the opening political shot for control of the FNM. Incumbent Prime Minster Hubert Minnis and predecessor Hubert Ingraham have each visibly tied his... Read more →

Marsh harbour Township Committee Stifling Economic Growth?

According to a petition on change.org, after investing in premises and equipment for a unique fast-food outlet in Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Shay Russell has apparently been denied permission to establish the business by the Marsh Harbour Township Committee. This prevents the owner getting utilities connected and her business license. This... Read more →

Technological Initiatives In Early Childhood Education

By Dr. Donald M. McCartney, D.M. There has been much ado lately about the investment in technology in early childhood education. While this initiative is to be applauded, it may be useful to (1) examine the views of the relevant stakeholders inclusive of teachers and administrators on the firing line... Read more →

China destroys sassy bots after they bash communism

One for the record books. Apparently two robots designed to text message with humans bashed Communism with comments like “The Chinese dream is a daydream and a nightmare.” were destroyed by the Chinese government. Read more here... Read more →

Thoughts on buying a hotel

Ludwig von Mises probably sums my thoughts up on the government buying a failing hotel with tax dollars and stated it better than I can: “History does not provide any example of capital accumulation brought about by a government. As far as governments invested in the construction of roads, railroads,... Read more →

Forced to drive slowly in Nassau

Dear Editor, I write, and not for the first time, in response to repeated claims by senior police officers, who should know better, that, apparently, all road accidents are caused by speed; this, of course, is totally incorrect. Speed by and of itself cannot and does not cause accidents, speed... Read more →