Monthly Archives: December 2010

Do BTC customers not have a say?

Posted on December 21, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Published in The Tribune On: Monday, December 20, 2010 Crafty union bosses and hungry politicos would have us believe that in opposing the BTC sale, they are protecting humble labourers from a return to the colonial yoke. In reality, the … Continue reading →

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THE BAHA MAR CHALLENGE MATCHING DONATIONS TO THE SALVATION ARMY

Posted on December 20, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Nassau, The Bahamas – BAHA MAR has announced The Baha Mar Challenge, whereby it will match, dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $10,000.00, all donations made to The Salvation Army (Bahamas) during the Holiday Season. Mr. Sarkis Izmirlian, Chairman of … Continue reading →

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Poverty Cure asks…

Posted on December 20, 2010 by weblogbahamas

“What if we’ve been asking the wrong questions. For too long the focus has been on alleviating poverty. The real question is: How do we create wealth?” “PovertyCure is a network of individuals and organizations dedicated to promote enterprise solutions … Continue reading →

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Lessons in Freedom: Getting Worked Up

Posted on December 20, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Tibor R. Machan One might very well be right to consider me an emotional person although this doesn’t mean I lose my mind while I am worked up about something. Indeed, one result of being worked up can be more … Continue reading →

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Al Stewart – Song of the week – December 20, 2010 – Bedsitter Images (Live)

Posted on December 20, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Released September 2009, Uncorked, Al Stewart live with Dave Nachmanoff is one CD worth having. Every time I listen to it I hear something I missed the time before. For me Bedsitter Images, from 1967 is just fantastic, … Continue reading →

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What is seen and what is not seen in the case of the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC)

Posted on December 19, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick LoweIn 1848 the French Economist Frederic Bastiat published an essay titled "What Is Seen and What Is Not Seen" that is very relevant to the sale of BTC by the Government of The Bahamas. As Rob Norton tells us … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Cuba on International Human Rights’ Day

Posted on December 19, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Summit, New Jersey. December 10, 2010.  Today marks the anniversary of the United Nations’ General Assembly's adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948.  As the world celebrates the primacy of human rights, Cuba ignores their most basic … Continue reading →

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Keep BTC Bahamian?

Posted on December 18, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe There are some rumblings in the blogosphere and press about keeping BTC Bahamian, and to be honest, I'm not sure why these points are being made at this stage of the game. Certainly there's merit in offering shares … Continue reading →

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Can’t we have a civil discussion, about topical issues?

Posted on December 18, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe Can anyone explain why people have to be so insulting when you attempt to have a civil discussion? I'm specifically referring to Facebook. There's nothing wrong with disagreeing of course, but hurling personal insults, serves no purpose. In … Continue reading →

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Inequality in The Bahamas

Posted on December 17, 2010 by weblogbahamas

Rick Lowe One often hears the refrain that the rich just keep getting richer and the poor keep getting poorer and one is left to wonder how much of that is rank politics or jealousy or simply hot air. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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