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by Rick Lowe The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce hosted a wonderful discussion on the government's proposed National Health Insurance Scheme last night at the BC Hilton. Speakers included, Stanley Lalta from the NHI, Nadeem Esmail from The Fraser Institute in Canada, Barrie Farrington of the National Coalition for Health Care... Read more →
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by Rick Lowe Sometimes my fellow countrymen never cease to amaze me. Ricardo Smith and a small group of people (15) were protesting John Marquis outside The Tribune's office on Shirley Street yesterday (March 20, 2007). See photo's below. Placards read: The Bahamas is a black nation. If you don't... Read more →
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by Rick Lowe The legendary Bob Dylan just keeps writing music that stands the test of time. Thunder on the Mountain is another one of those songs and Slate has released the following video. Incidentally, the video is a nice historical tribute to the many faces of Bob Dylan. Read... Read more →
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by Rick Lowe Boy I sure wish The Tribune was available on line. On Saturday, March 17, 2007, John Marquis, Managing Editor, exposed Fred Mitchell and his double speak for all to see. You'll have to get a copy of the paper from The Tribune's office on Shirley Street for... Read more →
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by Rick Lowe Don't miss this article posted at our friends over at The Nassau Institute. It provides some sound advice for Prime Minister's in our system of government. Not sure it will help the incumbent (Prime Minister Perry Christie, PLP) any, but it could serve as a reference document... Read more →
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Guest commentary by Bruce G. Raine The PLP, or at least certain shaky candidates of that party, who are promoting a fear of white people, should also realise the folly and significant damage that was done to our tourism based economy in the seventies and eighties with such inane stupidity.... Read more →
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by Sidney Sweeting, DDS I feel compelled to share the following statistic compiled by a French Canadian at Twinpak. The Global Islamic population is approximately 1,200,000,000 or 20% of the world population. They have received a total of 7 Nobel Prizes. The Global Jewish population is approximately 14,000,000 or 0.02%... Read more →
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Click on image to enlarge it. This photo was taken on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the corner of Blake Road and West Bay Street. My wife and I had to run an errand out West and it was one of those moments when I just had to stop to... Read more →
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by Rick Lowe The political season in The Bahamas is an entertaining time. Particularly the rallies hosted by the political parties. How many countries can you see a Prime Minister (PM) or President dancing a jig like our PM for example? Having fun is important, but campaigning for political office,... Read more →
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by Rick Lowe Every five years or so the PLP attempt to condemn the FNM as the party of the white man and by extension they somehow exemplify the so called racist policies of the UBP, a political party that has been defunct for over 30 years now. It is... Read more →
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