Monthly Archives: March 2007

Chamber hosts discussion on health care (NHI)

Posted on March 22, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce hosted a wonderful discussion on the government’s proposed National Health Insurance Scheme last night at the BC Hilton. Speakers included, Stanley Lalta from the NHI, Nadeem Esmail from The Fraser Institute in … Continue reading →

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Where are you headed Bahamas? Protesters tell John Marquis to leave

Posted on March 21, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Sometimes my fellow countrymen never cease to amaze me. Ricardo Smith and a small group of people (15) were protesting John Marquis outside The Tribune’s office on Shirley Street yesterday (March 20, 2007). See photo’s below. Placards … Continue reading →

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Bob Dylan – Song of the week – March 20, 2007

Posted on March 20, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The legendary Bob Dylan just keeps writing music that stands the test of time. Thunder on the Mountain is another one of those songs and Slate has released the following video. Incidentally, the video is a nice … Continue reading →

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Fred Mitchell Exposed?

Posted on March 19, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Boy I sure wish The Tribune was available on line. On Saturday, March 17, 2007, John Marquis, Managing Editor, exposed Fred Mitchell and his double speak for all to see. You’ll have to get a copy of … Continue reading →

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Ministerial Responsibility Under The Westminster System

Posted on March 19, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Don’t miss this article posted at our friends over at The Nassau Institute. It provides some sound advice for Prime Minister’s in our system of government. Not sure it will help the incumbent (Prime Minister Perry Christie, … Continue reading →

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Racism in Politics

Posted on March 18, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Guest commentary by Bruce G. Raine The PLP, or at least certain shaky candidates of that party, who are promoting a fear of white people, should also realise the folly and significant damage that was done to our tourism based … Continue reading →

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A telling statistic

Posted on March 18, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Sidney Sweeting, DDS I feel compelled to share the following statistic compiled by a French Canadian at Twinpak. The Global Islamic population is approximately 1,200,000,000 or 20% of the world population. They have received a total of 7 Nobel … Continue reading →

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Contrasts

Posted on March 17, 2007 by weblogbahamas

Click on image to enlarge it. This photo was taken on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the corner of Blake Road and West Bay Street. My wife and I had to run an errand out West and it was one … Continue reading →

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Politics in The Bahamas

Posted on March 16, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe The political season in The Bahamas is an entertaining time. Particularly the rallies hosted by the political parties. How many countries can you see a Prime Minister (PM) or President dancing a jig like our PM for … Continue reading →

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PLP’s Racism of Convenience

Posted on March 15, 2007 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Every five years or so the PLP attempt to condemn the FNM as the party of the white man and by extension they somehow exemplify the so called racist policies of the UBP, a political party that … Continue reading →