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It's no longer about Brexit

From The Last Ditch... I joined the final leg of the March to Leave from Fulham to Parliament Square today. I did so with a heavy heart. Parliament is unable to agree terms to leave the EU, but unwilling to leave without an agreement. That is currently the only way... Read more →

Arthur Seldon and his spotlight on government failure

With all the talk about Government being best able to solve life's problems today I am reminded that limited government works best. And if I were to point to one modern day source for material on the benefits of the free market and government failure from someone in the same... Read more →

The Retirement of Senior Police Officers

Dear Sir, Why is acceptable for Mr. Christie to promote PLP supporting police officers into senior management levels but unacceptable for Dr. Minnis to move other PLP supporting senior officers into retirement to make way for those Mr. Christie had just promoted? So many questions but so few answers, H.... Read more →

Animation: The Biggest Economies in 2030

I thoroughly enjoy the Visual Capitalist. And this post is one of the reasons why. The Biggest Economies in 2030 "By 2030, the complexion of the global economy could look very different than it does today. "According to recent projections from Standard Chartered, a multinational bank headquartered in London, the... Read more →

Economic Freedom Audit Case Studies: Venezuela

"Venezuela was once the most prosperous country in Latin America. Much of this was due to economic freedom. In fact, in 1970 Venezuela had the highest level of economic freedom in Latin America, and 10th in the world, as ranked by the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom of the World (EFW)... Read more →

Professor Peter Boettke to address Nassau Audience, April 4, 2019

The Government & Public Policy Institute at the University of the Bahamas (UB) presents Professor Peter Boettke in their Global Policy Lecture Series, Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 7:00pm, at Choices Restaurant, UB. Topic: Westminster System of Government and Its Relevance In The 21st Century. Bio Peter J. Boettke is... Read more →

"Capitalism is the moral (rational-self-interest), political (individualism), legal (rule of law), economic (free-market) social system based on the principle of individual rights that results in peace, progress, and human flourishing." "Capitalism is the unknown ideal." Why is Capitalism the ideal social system? Take the tour at Capitalism.org here... https://www.capitalism.org/capitalism-tour/ Explore... Read more →

Congrats Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas on their Annual Car Show

Antique Car Show 2019 The Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas Annual Car Show was held yesterday, March 23, 2019 at Arawak Cay (The Fish Fry) from 12:00 noon until 6:00pm. Proceeds were in aid of the Ranfurly Home for Children and the Bahamas Association for the Physically Disabled. It... Read more →

Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas Annual Car Show Today

March 23, 2019, at Arawak Cay (The Fish Fry), 12:00 noon until 6:00pm Don't miss the Antique Auto Club of The Bahamas Annual Car Show today, March 23, 2019 at Arawak Cay (The Fish Fry) from 12:00 noon until 6:00pm. Proceeds in aid of the Ranfurly Home for Children and... Read more →

The Trade Deal That Could Spark Africa’s Industrial Revolution

The enactment of the AfCFTA is fantastic news for the continent. by Alexander Hammond This article was originally published on FEE.org. Read the original article. It looks likely that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be implemented in the next few weeks. Only 22 African nations need to... Read more →