Monthly Archives: March 2006

Proportional Vote or First Past the Post?

Posted on March 31, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Anyone interested in the debate whether “Proportional Representation” or our “First Past The Post” system is best, should read Larry Solomon at the Canadian Urban Renaissance Institute. Hope you enjoy this particular piece titled: Proportional vote: any … Continue reading →

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Constitutional Reform

Posted on March 31, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The Constitutional Reform Committee (CRC) has reported and according to press reports one of the most significant issues is the CRC thinks we should not retain the Queeen of England as our “Head of State” because that … Continue reading →

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Chamber in Foreign Affairs Back Pocket?

Posted on March 30, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Why is the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce slavishly supporting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a campaign to set up diplomatic missions all over the world? Can we afford these costs? Has any cost-benefit analysis been done? … Continue reading →

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GBHRA and the Consumer Protection Act

Posted on March 29, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe We were simply dumbfounded by the headline in the Tribune Business section today (March 29, 2006) which indicated that Mr. Fred Smith of the Grand Bahama Human Rights Association indicated that the Consumer Protection Act “was long … Continue reading →

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Communication?

Posted on March 28, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Christopher Lowe Anyone ever notice how well we communicate these days? It seems we live in a constant state of cross purposes and mis or lack of real communication. Especially between Government, Civil service and private sector, but also … Continue reading →

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Trade with China

Posted on March 28, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Numerous commentators around town are using a lot of ink to justify The Bahamas governments closer ties with China. While we are firm believers in trade, it should be left to business people to establish trade – … Continue reading →

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More on Thomas Sowell

Posted on March 28, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Several people have asked for more information about Dr. Sowell. So here goes: Here is a link to his personal web site. He is also listed here at Creators Syndicate. And finally, he is the Rose and … Continue reading →

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Eternal Vigilance

Posted on March 27, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson The evidence is before us – if only we take the time to look. Government is growing as it tries to take on more responsibilities to “solve” more and more problems. We question the legitimacy and the … Continue reading →

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More on PLP Young Turks Disappoint

Posted on March 27, 2006 by weblogbahamas

A reader responds: Disapointments abound, particularly in respect of the increasing animosity the government presents to the business community. They are contradictory in that they need the benefits they reap from business activities, but as evinced by their actions they … Continue reading →

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Christopher Lowe

Posted on March 27, 2006 by weblogbahamas

Christopher Lowe is Operations Manager of Kelly’s Freeport on Grand Bahama Island, a member of the TrueValue International retail hardware store co-op,in the Housewares/Hardware/Lumber trades. He is the current president of the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (06/07)and is president … Continue reading →

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