Monthly Archives: April 2010

News flash Bahamas: Got any jobs?

Posted on April 30, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Christopher D. Lowe I’ve noticed a trend lately, which is a bit disturbing. With so many out of work in Grand Bahama, people inquiring about jobs has increased tremendously, to quite a few per day. What is disturbing is this: … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: It wasn’t Capitalism, Stupid

Posted on April 30, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan The Sunday, April 25, 2010, issue of The NYT Magazine carried a very clearly written essay by Roger Lowenstein, titled "Cracked Foundation, Fannie and Freddie are Broken. What would fixing them mean?" It further substantiates the point … Continue reading →

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Some links of interest

Posted on April 29, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Financial Post: Humanity – Earth's best friend The Calling at FEE's The Freeman: Is Obama a Socialist? Enjoy!

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Car Theft Rings in The Bahamas and a Market for Stolen Parts!

Posted on April 29, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder The following headline appeared in The Tribune on the 26th April 2010: "Man turns himself in after seizure of vehicle parts."  According to the report the police searched a house and found doors, windshields, head lights, air conditioning units, … Continue reading →

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NIB no longer negotiating with the Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association

Posted on April 28, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe "Those are the terms we are offering. We are not negotiating at all." Algernon Cargill Mr. Algernon Cargill, Director of the National Insurance Board (NIB) has decided that he's not waiting for the  Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association (BPA) to … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Is the U. S. Self-Interested?

Posted on April 28, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan It baffles me why so many people are apologetic about the U. S. having a self-interested foreign policy.  When President Obama recently declared that the U. S. "is not a self-interested empire," the part about being self-interested, … Continue reading →

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Weblog gets honourary mention by Michael LaFaive at Mackinac

Posted on April 28, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Michael LaFaive of the Mackinac Center for public Policy in Michigan gave us honourary mention in his post about Michael Moore and his possible subsidy from the Michigan government. Hey, wait a minute, I thought Michael Moore abhorred … Continue reading →

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Is there hope for public education in The Bahamas?

Posted on April 27, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe This post… got me to thinking a little more in depth about our public educational system. I know that's dangerous, but here goes. The subject of education is an easy target regarding government failure, particularly if one wants … Continue reading →

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Photos of Eyjafjallajokull Volcano Eruption from the Boston Globe

Posted on April 27, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Click this link for some amazing photos. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to do this, but here's one example of the fabulous photography. Enjoy

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Child Abuse in The Bahamas and around the World!

Posted on April 26, 2010 by weblogbahamas

by Jerome Pinder A recent Tribune article entitled "Man charged with abusing young boys" reported that a 36 year old man was arraigned before the courts for abusing four young boys. The man was charged with having sex with the … Continue reading →

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