Monthly Archives: December 2005

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Wishing you and yours a prosperous and Happy New Year. May all your hopes and dreams be realized.

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Mr. Miller is off on another tirade

Posted on December 29, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Mr. Leslie Miller, Minister of (anti) Trade and Industry was off on another tirade on the Island FM news this morning we are told. Reports reaching us are that he said he was embarrassed by the government … Continue reading →

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Mitchell, Cuba and China

Posted on December 29, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe We read the story about Mr. Mitchell’s (Minister of Foreign Affairs) in this morning’s Tribune with interest. We are not sure how you don’t get involved in regional fights by poking neighbours in the eye. Just a … Continue reading →

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Junkanoo

Posted on December 29, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Oh well, One Family came in second, but they sure looked great. Congratulations to The Valley Boys! There is always the New Years parade. Go One Family!

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Junkanoo tonight

Posted on December 26, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Let’s hear it for One Family!

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Cuban Ambassador Upset Again

Posted on December 24, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Here we go again. Cuba lamenting the big bad American embargo over a baseball game. Apparently Mr. George Bush, President of the US is a demon because of this. While we do not support the American trade … Continue reading →

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IDB & BTVI – Good money after bad?

Posted on December 24, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Reports suggest that the Inter-American Development Bank will be lending The Bahamas millions of dollars to improve technical training in the country. The politically correct thing to do is applaud them for the kind gesture to help … Continue reading →

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Foundations of Democracy

Posted on December 21, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe A friend sent this link (An electronic Journal of the U.S. Department of State December 2005) earlier today. It is a good read.

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Parliament of Whores

Posted on December 21, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe P.J. O’Rourke is one of our favourite authors. His sense of humour is caustic but spot on. First released in 1991, it is still just as relevant today. His opening salvo in Parliament of Whores – A … Continue reading →

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CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY CRITICIZES OIL DEAL – Miami Herald

Posted on December 18, 2005 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Saturday’s (December 17, 2005) Miami Herald story confirms The Nassau Institute position. See: Miami Herald News/World/Americas. "CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY CRITICIZES OIL DEAL" "GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The head of the Caribbean Community said Friday that member nations were too … Continue reading →

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