Monthly Archives: February 2009

Let PLP give their solutions to Bahamas economic woes

Posted on February 28, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Eileen Dupuch Carron The following Tribune editorial is reprinted with the kind permission of the author.PLP OPPOSITION leader Perry Christie is anxious for a summit meeting of the country’s “best and brightest minds” to assist in finding solutions to … Continue reading →

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Mystery at Bahamas Supermarkets

Posted on February 27, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Richard Coulson First Published in The Tribune, Thursday,  February 26, 2009 Now, eight months after the close of its last fiscal year,  Bahamas Supermarkets has  failed to publish its annual report  or to call its Annual General Meeting. Not … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: NYT Editorial Prejudices

Posted on February 27, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan In its November 24 editorial, “Return of the Predators,” The New York Times reaffirmed its utter hostility toward and prejudice against those who work in the market place. It appears that given that in the market … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Speech to Congress: Symbolism over Substance or worse?

Posted on February 26, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe As I watched the US President Barack Obama deliver his speech before a joint session of the US Congress on Tuesday night I kept thinking, this man is a great speaker. He's almost as good as former … Continue reading →

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Darwin’s Anniversary

Posted on February 26, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe I completely missed Darwin's 200th Anniversary, but this article is worth a read, even if a few days after the fact.

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Bahamas Carmichael Road Detention Centre in the spotlight again

Posted on February 25, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe   The Tribune of Tuesday, February 24, 2009 headlined another horror story at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre. It's allegedly so bad there that a representative of a Cuban American Human Rights organisation said that "Without hesitation … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Society versus the State

Posted on February 25, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan Some careless people, even with academic credentials, confuse the state and the government.  But just think, there is no consent where the state is concerned whereas with government you can have, even if it is rare … Continue reading →

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Cato Unbound: An Appreciation of Partisanship

Posted on February 24, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe One of the finest web sites on the Internet is Cato.org in this bloggers not so humble opinion. Add to that their blog Cato@Liberty blog and their Cato Unbound monthly essay series, few sites compare. This months … Continue reading →

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Nicolette Bethel says hell has frozen again

Posted on February 23, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Dr. Nicolette Bethel over at Blogworld thinks we were right about something…again! See her post here… Be careful Dr. Bethel, you might dispel the rumours about my ideology. Here's a Hat Tip in thanks!

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Ana Popovic – Song of the week – February 23, 2009 – Fool Proof

Posted on February 23, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe A friend gave me Ana Popovic's, Comfort to the Soul CD and it certainly is that. This lady can play! Hope you enjoy Fool Proof below. http://www.weblogbahamas.com/FoolProof.m4a Visit her web site here… and you know, buy some … Continue reading →

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