Monthly Archives: October 2010

Mr. Lawrence Reed on The Value of Economic Education at Cato

Posted on October 18, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Check out this post… over at The Nassau Institute. It's a brief audio interview with Mr. Lawrence Reed, one of my favourite economists. I bet you'll enjoy it.

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Lessons in Freedom: Public Funding of Morally Odious Projects

Posted on October 18, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan Reportedly representative Bart Stupak, a Democrat representing Michigan's 1st Congressional district who opposes abortion, wants to impose a ban on federal health care funding for abortions. The reason, obviously, is that he and those who agree with … Continue reading →

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Peter Green – Song of the week – Ain’t Nothin’ Gonna Change It – October 18, 2010

Posted on October 18, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe One of the Britain’s best guitarists, renowned for his work with the original Fleetwood Mac, was still on his game when he released Reaching the Cold 100 in 2003. Ain’t Nothin’ Gonna Change It is the title track … Continue reading →

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Detroit’s next boondoggle? More lessons for The Bahamas

Posted on October 17, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe What comes first, the city or the train system? Some lessons for us here…

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New Providence Traffic – A “daymare”?

Posted on October 16, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe On Thursday evening it took us one hour to get from Dowdeswell Street, along Bay Street to Village Road. That's right, one hour to drive about 2.7miles. Since then I've heard numerous complaints about how bad our road … Continue reading →

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Doongalik Studios Art Gallery present youngie & exuma: Celebrate the talent of Joseph Spence and Tony McKay – Reprise

Posted on October 15, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Last night my wife and I enjoyed a great evening at Doongalik Studios to learn about the life and times of Messrs Joseph Spence and Tony McKay. The evening started with a chance to review an excellent exhibition … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Why Rip Off The Rich?

Posted on October 15, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan This fracas about letting the Bush tax cut expire for those making more than the arbitrary amount of $250K per year is bizarre. Never mind for now that the entire system of taxation in a bona fide … Continue reading →

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The Bahamas needs a Parliamentary Code of Conduct Bill & Freedom of Information Act

Posted on October 14, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe On October 8, 2010, I bumped into a high ranking Cabinet Minister at a social function and for some reason he brought up the brouhaha over Mr. Earl Deavaux's helicopter ride and how silly it all was, and … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss Dr. Bruce Yandle when he discusses Bootleggers, Baptists and the Government Habit

Posted on October 13, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Join The Nassau Institute for an evening lecture on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at 7:00pm at the British Colonial Hilton in Downtown Nassau.    Professor Bruce Yandle will discuss "Deficits, regulation, welfare reform.  Why is the government habit so difficult … Continue reading →

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The Bahamas cannot grow or develop under this uncertainty

Posted on October 13, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Christopher D. Lowe In The Tribune of October 7th, 2010 a small notice was brought to my attention. Namely a Government notice from the Ministry of Finance, Customs Dept with respect of a new requirement for any Licensee of the … Continue reading →

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