Monthly Archives: September 2006

Bahamian Friends of the Cuban Five

Posted on September 12, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The front page story of The Tribune this morning, Tuesday, September 12, 2005 raises more questions than answers. A group of Bahamians calling themselves "Bahamian friends of the Cuban Five" are said to be raising consciousness of … Continue reading →

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Who are the richest rich?

Posted on September 11, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe One of this bloggers favourite blogs Cafe Hayek provided a reference to Greg Mankiw’s blog and this post in particular. It’s worth the time to read it. Enjoy.

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“The Same Old Thing”

Posted on September 10, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson The following was in Tommy Turnquests weekly e-mail.  Not that I read it every week – it is too much to stomach really. Tommy’s ideas are no doubt those of his party, and that is too bad. … Continue reading →

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Do foreigners help or hurt?

Posted on September 10, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Michael Mandel in this Business Week Online column explains What It Means To Hit 300 Million people in the U.S. Here is a brief excerpt: “INFLUX OF TALENT. The final link between innovation and population runs through … Continue reading →

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Wine, wood and flower

Posted on September 9, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Hope you enjoy this photo taken after a few too many, but it is actually in focus.

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Coral World….

Posted on September 8, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson Why is the aquarium locally known as Coral World just inactively sitting there? What is the state of affairs surrounding that– will it be sold or re-opened? Such a beautiful feature should not be allowed to go … Continue reading →

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Social upheaval….What is life in the Bahamas coming to?

Posted on September 8, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson With all this talk about a gang war between Bain Town and Black Village gangsters, we should awaken to the sad state of affairs afflicting our society. When Bahamians are fearful of young men retaliating against each … Continue reading →

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Public education in the Bahamas-A great sham!

Posted on September 8, 2006 by weblogbahamas

by Adrian Gibson Originally published in The Tribune, Friday, September 8th, 2006 under the column title, Young Man’s View. THE Bahamian educational system has become the greatest governmental sham of the 21st century. Since the PLP recaptured the government in … Continue reading →

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Former Dictator Pinochet Loses Immunity

Posted on September 8, 2006 by weblogbahamas

Should Pinochet face trial for his alleged abuses while Castro gets a pass for his alleged transgressions?
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Nonaligned Movement Summit

Posted on September 7, 2006 by weblogbahamas

The Cuban Ambassador is promoting the Nonaligned Movement Summit scheduled for Cuba this coming week.
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