Monthly Archives: March 2010

Ideas to help The Bahamas economy

Posted on March 31, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe I know these ideas generally fall on deaf ears where our leaders are concerned, but that doesn’t stop me from looking for ideas that might help our little country. The following video of Drew Carey and Nick Gillespie … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: On Responsibility and Ethics

Posted on March 31, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan The basic task of ethics is to answer the question, “How should I act?”  “What standards apply to me as I conduct my life?”  “What are the fundamental principles that I should follow?”  Those are pretty much … Continue reading →

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Political hacks in The Bahamas

Posted on March 30, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Maybe it's too early for sarcasm about the water spout damage in Freeport, but… Reports are that certain people are blaming the government for the deaths by a freak of nature yesterday in Grand Bahama. Because there was … Continue reading →

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Robert J. Samuelson on a potential budget crisis. Take heed Bahamas

Posted on March 30, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe In his March 29, 2010 column in The Washington Post, Mr. Samuelson makes several interesting points. The following quote is something our government should pay attention to: "Let's be clear. A "budget crisis" is not some minor accounting … Continue reading →

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Water Spout/Tornado hits Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas

Posted on March 29, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Check out the report on the Water Spout that came aground in Freeport earlier today from our friends at BahamaIslandsInfo.com. Keep those that were injured and the families of those that lost their lives in your thoughts.

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Lessons in Freedom: Chinese Fight for Genuine Freedom

Posted on March 29, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan Over the last four centuries the idea of basic natural individual (human) rights has had a rough career. After surfacing in history as far back as ancient Greece, then coming to nearly full fruition at the hands … Continue reading →

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David Gray – Song of the week – March 29, 2010 – Ain’t No Love [Live]

Posted on March 29, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Picked up the special version of David Gray's latest CD Draw the Line and Disc II was a live set from the Roadhouse. Man is it enjoyable. Visit his web site here… and please buy some of his … Continue reading →

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Bahamas Minister of State for Finance hints at increased taxes

Posted on March 28, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Tribune Business featured an interview with Mr. Zhivargo Laing, Minister of State for Finance to get his response to a recent report by Moody's Investor Service about the debt levels of The Bahamas. While your not so humble … Continue reading →

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What Ever Happened to Rewards for Responsible Behavior?

Posted on March 27, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder In the Bahamas Edition of the USA Today there is a front page article entitled "BofA will cut loan balances."  The goal of this program is to reduce home foreclosures. BofA will consider reducing the principal balance on … Continue reading →

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Penalties for Illegal Gun Possession in the Bahamas!

Posted on March 26, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder Recently Mr. Paul Thompson Sr. had a letter to the Editor of the Tribune entitled "Media can do more on crime prevention education." For the most part I agree with Mr. Thompson and I certainly support the … Continue reading →

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