Monthly Archives: March 2007

Why don’t we try vouchers for school choice to improve our educational system?

Posted on March 31, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Dr. Milton Friedman is probably the first to proffer the idea of providing vouchers for the value of what it costs to educate a student for a year to parents so they can transfer their child to … Continue reading →

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Operations cut for lack of sterile equipment

Posted on March 30, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe A friend called recently distressed that The Bahamas is considering a socialist model for health care in the form of the National Health Insurance Scheme. In support of his argument that the country should consider a free … Continue reading →

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Zimbabwe: Is it the beginning of the end for Mr Mugabe?

Posted on March 29, 2007 by weblogbahamas

18 Doughty Street featured this excellent video on why the world community continues to give Mugabe a pass. http://www.18doughtystreet.com/swf/video.swf This programme reminded me of the Bahamian Committee to Free South Africa, or whatever it was called. Looks like they can … Continue reading →

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OSWALD BROWN WRITES: A case of brazen intimidation. More on the protest against John Marquis

Posted on March 28, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Guest Editorial Originally published as a column for the Freeport News and Nassau Guardian, March 23, 2007. Reprinted here with the kind permission of Mr. Brown. The demonstration staged outside The Tribune’s office on Tuesday by a group of 15 … Continue reading →

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The Rev C.B. Moss’ battle with the PLP

Posted on March 27, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The PLP have created a monster in the form of Rev C.B. Moss by nominating Dr. Bernard Nottage to run for the PLP in the Bain and Grant’s Town constituency for the upcoming election. Rev Moss is … Continue reading →

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Blue Mink – Song of the Week – March 26, 2007

Posted on March 26, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Blue Mink was an eclectic band with some amazing talent and were together from 1969 to 1975. They had a catchy hit titled ‘Melting Pot’ which I guess was their anthem for racial harmony. While I’m not … Continue reading →

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Why worry, we have big brother

Posted on March 25, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS After a short drive on Shirley street from Ft. Montagu to Collins Avenue I have to wonder what formula the Ministry of works uses to determine when they should send a crew to fix the potholes … Continue reading →

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Workers Party Election Poll

Posted on March 25, 2007 by weblogbahamas

By Rick Lowe The Workers Party recently conducted an election poll on Bay Street and the results listed below were sent in an e-mail from an unknown source, so I can’t swear for their veracity. They are interesting however. Enjoy.

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Government efficiency

Posted on March 24, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe I think I might have found the reason some of our government offices are so inefficient. Note how the following letter from the Ministry of the Public Service was handled. The letter was written on March 16, … Continue reading →

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John Marquis expose on Fred Mitchell

Posted on March 23, 2007 by weblogbahamas

This article, first published in The Tribune on Saturday, March 17, 2007, is reprinted here with the kind permission of the author, Mr. John Marquis, Managing Editor of The Tribune. Will the real Fred Mitchell please stand up? AS he … Continue reading →

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