Monthly Archives: July 2006

Freedom of the press? Not according to the PLP.

Posted on July 31, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The headline in this morning’s Nassau Guardian, “Work permit dilemma” and the accompanying story was shocking. In a nutshell, the Minister of Immigration and Labour, Mr. Shane Gibson has decided to “defer” the work permit renewal application … Continue reading →

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Top of the Hill Plaza burns again

Posted on July 30, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Another tragedy struck the Top of the Hill Plaza on Mackey Street yesterday (Saturday, July 29, 2006). A friend, known to us as “The North Pole Photographer” sent these shots taken earlier today (Sunday, July 30, 2006. … Continue reading →

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A shameful lack of accountability

Posted on July 29, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS In a recent blog, Rick Lowe lamented the fact that there has been no audit of of NEMA’s records ($14 million from the taxpayers and a $6 million donation) In today’s edition of the Tribune it … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Economies and Trade Liberalization

Posted on July 28, 2006 by weblogbahamas

Check out the latest commentary at the Nassau Institute. This week’s topic is Caribbean Economies and Trade Liberalization: Rethinking Size, Asymmetries, and Coordination by José Raúl Perales of Manchester Trade, Ltd. Here’s a little snippet: Caribbean countries consider themselves especially … Continue reading →

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Nationalised Health Care

Posted on July 27, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The Nassau Institute is about set to release its “Analysis of the Blue Ribbon Commission’s Proposals and an Examination of Alternate Policy Options”. Few voices have been heard on this subject, but some others are now beginning … Continue reading →

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Farm Subsidies

Posted on July 26, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Ludwig von Mises, “one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th Century” according to Mark Thornton , editor of The Quotable Mises released in 2005 by The Ludwig von Mises Institute said this about farm programs: It … Continue reading →

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How can NEMA be defended?

Posted on July 26, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe As stated in this blog titled NEMA – Help or false expectations? in October 2005, “NEMA will create as many false expectations here as FEMA has done in the US.” In The Tribune of Tuesday, July 25, … Continue reading →

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Chavez – an enigma?

Posted on July 25, 2006 by weblogbahamas

By Rick Lowe There is an element in our community that does not seem to be concerned about our relations with Venezuela. If this blogger can’t convince you that The Bahamas is making a mistake in continuing to entangle ourselves … Continue reading →

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Sir Arthur on criticising America

Posted on July 25, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe In a Tribune Special report on Saturday, July 22, 2006, Sir Arthur Foulkes is interviewed by journalist Chester Robards on “Why it is important to make judgements about the USA”. The interview was a basically an opportunity … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Laws On-line

Posted on July 25, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick lowe Congratulations to the government for finally getting the laws of The Bahamas on-line! Click here for the information in The Bahamas Government web site.

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