Monthly Archives: March 2009

FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Limited refutes rumours in The Bahamas

Posted on March 5, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe FirstCaribbean International Bank just circulated the following press release, refuting "inaccurate, irresponsible and unsubstantiated comments on the financial soundeness of FirstCaribbean International Bank (Bahamas) Limited". In fact, they tell us their "Tier 1 capital ratio is $15.8% … Continue reading →

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Auditor General of The Bahamas Releases Report

Posted on March 5, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe If there is one thing we need more of in this town is Government Accountability and Transparency (A & T). Both the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) and the Free National Movement (FNM)  committed to A & T … Continue reading →

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Redefining the Bahamas Government’s role in the Economy

Posted on March 4, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Your not so humble blogger was invited to make a presentation to the Bahamas National Economic Summit on behalf of The Nassau Institute on Monday, March 2, 2009. Here's an excerpt: Since 1991 the National Debt of … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Miracle of Government Regulation

Posted on March 4, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan  Maybe I need some help here. I just cannot get used to how so many people are so confident that government regulators are better people than the rest of us. Not just better but smarter, too. … Continue reading →

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What does Keynes have to do with the Bahamas Economy?

Posted on March 3, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Larry Smith, over at Bahama Pundit posted this interesting column back on February 10, 2009 where he introduced John Maynard Keynes and the worlds collapsing economies and the singularity concept. In his usual excellent style, Tough Call, … Continue reading →

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Everything’s amazing, nobody’s happy

Posted on March 2, 2009 by weblogbahamas

Please take four minutes to watch this You Tube video. Capitalism is amazing and we're unappreciative.

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Peter Gabriel – Song of the week – March 2, 2009 – Red Rain

Posted on March 2, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe As Peter Gabriel gets set to start another tour later this month, I thought I'd like to listen to one of my favourites by him. Red Rain from his So cd is particularly good. Hope you enjoy … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: It’s Wrong To Soak the Rich

Posted on March 2, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Tibor R. Machan Someone asked me why I defend the rich and I told him I don't, not in particular. I defend individual rights, and since the rich have the same rights we all have, I also defend them, … Continue reading →

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Are you going to The Bahamas National Economic Summit?

Posted on March 1, 2009 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe Join Mr. Lynden Nairn and numerous presenters for The Bahamas National Economic Summit Monday, March 2 through Saturday, March 7, 2009 at the Wyndham Resort, Cable Beach, West Bay Street, New Providence. Your not so humble blogger … Continue reading →

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