Monthly Archives: November 2005

Cuban Doctors – more than just charity care?

Posted on November 30, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Recent news about Cuban doctors coming to town is interesting to say the least. Check out this recent story at Forbes.com. Maybe Caveat Emptor, or recipient beware is appropriate here?

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Wait a minute Mr. Gibson that’s private property!

Posted on November 30, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The Tribune headline – Minister: south-west coastline of Grand Bahama is ‘no build zone’ – really caught our attention this morning. Now we realize that Mr. Gibson is doing what he believes is best for the people … Continue reading →

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Parliamentarians should hold each other accountable.

Posted on November 29, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Canada’s minority Liberal government has fallen to a vote of no confidence forcing an election to be held by late January. The Conservatives in Canada have been beating the scandal drum and the New Democratic Party (NDP) … Continue reading →

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Development

Posted on November 28, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Development is always a hot topic. We remember last election when the present government was beating the former government up for their land give-aways to foreign developers. Now the shoe is on the other foot and development … Continue reading →

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Illegal Immigration

Posted on November 27, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe There is huge political fallout smouldering throughout the community over the illegal immigrant (Haitian) issue. At minimum, the government has to consider the needs of the community for people to do jobs that we as Bahamians no … Continue reading →

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Comments on the Minister of (anti) Trade & Industry

Posted on November 27, 2005 by weblogbahamas

A reader responds: I do not understand for the life of me, how our Prime Minister could put someone like Miller in charge of any ministry at all. This man does not know how to talk to people at all. … Continue reading →

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The Standards Act and Consumer Protection Legislation

Posted on November 26, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe We understand the Standards Act and Consumer Protection Legislation will be up for debate in the Senate and the House of Assembly respectively next week. While we know the Senate is little more than a rubber stamp, … Continue reading →

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Comments on Minister of (anti) trade and Industry Blog

Posted on November 25, 2005 by weblogbahamas

A reader responds: The lament obout the colonial mindset is that the Government owns it, and it centers on "colonial control". The "colonials" may be gone, but the mentality got transferred to politicians. If they ever woke up to the … Continue reading →

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Minister of (anti) Trade and Industry

Posted on November 24, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Well Mr. Leslie Miller, Minister of Trade and Industry (read anti trade and industry) appeared with Mr. Michael Pintard on Love 97’s Issues of the Day radio programme today. His first lament was that Bahamians have a … Continue reading →

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Comments on Tax Reform

Posted on November 23, 2005 by weblogbahamas

A reader responds: Collection of customs revenue at the airport and harbour always jumps drastically for a few days, just prior to Christmas when the customs "task force show up". Problem is they leave again! I doubt if overall, they … Continue reading →

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