Category Archives: Blogs by Rick Lowe

Violent rhetoric and disregard for political norms. The beginning of the end?

Posted on December 19, 2020 by weblogbahamas

What caused the fall of Rome? A friend sent this link… to a Smithsonian article by Jason Daly entitled: Lessons in the Decline of Democracy From the Ruined Roman Republic. Daly informs us that Rome fell, in a  nutshell, because … Continue reading →

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Them and Us

Posted on December 12, 2020 by weblogbahamas

            Does the colour of their flag matter?

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Reforms for good governance

Posted on November 29, 2020 by weblogbahamas

by Rick Lowe First posted at The Nassau Institute, here… April 2004 was the first time The Bahamas heard about structural reforms in New Zealand in a meaningful way when Mr. Maurice McTigue presented a speech entitled Lessons in Free … Continue reading →

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Is politics a contest for government favours?

Posted on October 24, 2020 by weblogbahamas

From time to time, either a PLP Government or an FNM Government have actually reduced taxes, usually to comply with some WTO requirement or the other. Of course the opposition party at the time, accuses the Governing Party of Special … Continue reading →

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Columbus Day & Conquests and Cultures

Posted on October 12, 2020 by weblogbahamas

In October 1989 Dr. Cleveland Eneas gave a speech on the subject of the approaching "Discovery Day" holiday. A day now known as Heroes Day in an effort to erase the memory of Christopher Columbus like other "places that think … Continue reading →

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Remembering my Bahamian Heroes on National Heroes Day

Posted on October 12, 2020 by weblogbahamas

National Heroes Day (October 12th) is celebrated on the second Monday in October and is now observed as "National Heroes Day," to honor Bahamian national heroes. It phases out the former Discovery/Columbus Day Holiday. That said I would like to … Continue reading →

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Discussion Paper on Bahamianisation and Economic Growth from 2003

Posted on August 8, 2020 by weblogbahamas

This document is an independent discussion paper drafted for The Bahamas Financial Services Consultative Forum. The goal was to marshal ideas and stimulate debate with a view to developing effective policy proposals for the government. The original paper was prepared … Continue reading →

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Government Intervention and the Unintended Consequences

Posted on August 5, 2020 by weblogbahamas

Speech on behalf of The Nassau Institute to The Rotary Club of East Nassau by Rick Lowe, then Vice President and Treasurer of The Nassau Institute on Friday, May 8, 2009. Has much changed? Closing paragraphs: So while the suggestions … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Isaias Update – Tracking Map

Posted on July 31, 2020 by weblogbahamas

The animated image below shows the track from the 5pm report

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Hurricane Isaias Heading Our Way – Tracking Map

Posted on July 31, 2020 by weblogbahamas

Be safe Bahamas.

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