Monthly Archives: February 2007

Have we forgotten our manners and lost our common sense?

Posted on February 18, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS I have become increasingly distressed about the inappropriate use of cell-phones which seem to have become an emotional attachment for too many Bahamians who cannot seem to exist without being in constant contact with someone. A … Continue reading →

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Introducing the book

Posted on February 18, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Joan Thompson Nothing beats a little humour every now and then. New technology is sometimes hard to grasp. If the video above doesn’t work, try this link.

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Wanted to go

Posted on February 17, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe I wish this photo had turned out as pretty as it looked. Click on the image to enlarge it.

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The untimely death of Jay Damianos.

Posted on February 16, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe In a letter dated February 12, 2007 and printed in The Tribune of Wednesday, February 14, 2007 Mr. Nick Damianos points out that, “numerous doctors, pathologists and criminologists” … “have unanimously concluded” that his brother Jamieson’s death … Continue reading →

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Who do you trust on Global Warming?

Posted on February 15, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Click on image enlarge it. Cartoon compliments of The Heartland Institute.

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Another political contradiction – Shane Gibson, Anna Nicole and Reginald Ferguson

Posted on February 14, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe I have hesitated commenting on the Shane Gibson/Anna Nicole Smith debacle but I found the reaction of many of the Cabinet Ministers today insulting. Those interviewed on Island FM News, to a man (or woman) said they … Continue reading →

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Accountability? Yes and No

Posted on February 13, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS The headline in the business section of the Tribune this morning gave us the shocking news "Government owed $300m in property tax." What was even more incredulous was the sub-heading "Minister:’ The culture doesn’t lend itself … Continue reading →

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NHI – Visions of the Anointed

Posted on February 13, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe This blog of Monday, February 12, 2007 discusses the deceit being wielded by Dr. Nottage. Not to belabour the points made there but it’s instructive to note that BJ and his team go the press with the … Continue reading →

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The NHI Shame

Posted on February 12, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS As a member of the National Coalition for Health Care Reform I have been exposed for the first time to the lying, conniving and scheming that is so much a part of politics. It has truly … Continue reading →

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Dr. BJ Nottage – The Anointed one

Posted on February 12, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Since August 2006 The National Coalition for Health Care Reform (Coalition) has been attempting to obtain meaningful data from the Bahamas government on their proposed National Health Insurance scheme (NHI) to offer constructive criticism. When the government … Continue reading →

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