There is an interesting debate underway regarding possible changes to the country’s taxation system as a result of commitments the …
The Minister of State for Finance Responds
This week's feature is The Hon. James Smith's reply to the Institute's article comparing the VAT with Import Duty. It …
Irresponsible trade unionism at BEC
(Note: The following is an abridged version of four editorials appearing in The Tribune between January 26 and January 29, …
Bank Accounts for Teenagers
From time to time we are reminded, "Bahamians are not savers". The observation originates with Finance Ministers and others knowledgeable …
Productivity and Privatisation
Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen…thank you for inviting me to speak to you here today. I always complain about speaking …
The Economic Cost of National Health Insurance
As the Bahamian government goes forward with its plans to create a national public health insurance scheme, it is important …
Exploiters vs. Victims in the Grocery Strike
Op-Ed from the Ayn Rand Institute (www.aynrand.org) EXPLOITERS VS. VICTIMS IN THE GROCERY STRIKE The coercive power of unions violates …
Will Someone Deliver the Mail Please?
23rd January 2004. Dear Editor, We have our Post Office box checked daily for mail. Recently, over the past few …