Monthly Archives: June 2006

What price gasoline? Who cares?

Posted on June 25, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe I just read an interesting article by John K. Teahen Jr titled What price gasoline? Who cares? He notes:

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“Chavez and other beasts”

Posted on June 24, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Chavez is an interesting character creating political mischief throughout the region with the spoils of his country’s oil reserves. He is billed by some as simply a kind hearted person trying to help his neighbouring, poorer countries. … Continue reading →

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Ingraham’s pension

Posted on June 24, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Do you ever find yourself constantly complaining about something rather than finding a solution? Well, that’s the case with those (government and Independent M.P’s) making an issue over former prime minister Hubert Ingraham’s pension. As you know, … Continue reading →

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El Salvador – Responsibility, Vision, a new Political Ethic & Patriotism

Posted on June 23, 2006 by weblogbahamas

Check out the latest commentary by our friends at the Nassau Institute. This week’s topic is a recent speech by fomer president of El Salvador, Francisco Flores to the Nassau Institute/Atlas Economic Research Foundation, Taking Small Countries to Greatness conference … Continue reading →

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Government Secrecy

Posted on June 21, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe As most people know, government does most of its work “for the people” in secret. It appoints committees and the individuals serving have to sign confidentiality agreements so they can’t discuss what they are doing on “behalf … Continue reading →

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Say it isn’t so!!

Posted on June 21, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting I have personally been in the audience to hear talks by representatives of two separate companies hired to study and advise on our traffic problems. These talks were about ten years apart. It is apparent that whatever … Continue reading →

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Sometimes no words are necessary

Posted on June 20, 2006 by weblogbahamas
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PetroCaribe too expensive?

Posted on June 19, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Mr. Barry Williams, Guardian Business Reporter had this front page story in the Nassau Guardian Business Section today – Monday, June 19, 2006. He does make an error referring to this blogger as an economist. I am … Continue reading →

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Who’s in charge?

Posted on June 19, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS My wife and I decided to spend two days in Ft. Lauderdale this past weekend We took the early flight so we had to be at the airport by 5:30 am. Because of the early hour … Continue reading →

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PetroCaribe surfaces again

Posted on June 17, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The so called “Budget Debate,” where politician’s speak about everything it seems but the actual budget, has seen the rebirth of the PetroCaribe (Venezuela loans for fuel scheme), debate by two proponents from the Fuel Usage Committee.

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