In his newly-released federal budget President George W. Bush promises to reduce farm subsidies. Predictably, on the day the budget …
The Bahamas – China Paradox
The recent China-Caribbean Trade Forum in Jamaica was attended by a large Bahamian delegation led by the prime minister. It …
Racism – The Forbidden Subject
There are few words used in today's Bahamas that causes more angst than racism. This was demonstrated recently when the …
Our economy or theirs – Down to Kingston Market
NOTE: The drumbeat is on for the Bahamas to join in West Indian unification. And although some of us may …
Gas To Overtake Oil as Primary Fuel
Years ago, prospectors cursed the natural gas that bubbled up as a by-product of oil drilling. They burned it off …
The re-creation of Haiti
At age 30 Louisdor Cadet had seen three of his nine children die because there was not enough food to …
Whatever Happened to the Free Trade Agenda?
Two years ago, Jamaican consultant Trevor Hamilton wrote a one-inch thick report for the Chamber of Commerce on how the …
Origins of Bahamian Aviation
A recent article about Bahamasair sparked comments on the first Bahamian airline from 87-year-old Abaco pilot Leonard Thompson. So we …