Jun
30
On Danger
June 30, 2005 | Leave a Comment
I had the pleasure recently to be in the presence of LeRoy Clarke, a Trinidadian artist, one of the greatest in the Caribbean, who visited The Bahamas for the first time this month. It was a pleasure and it was a challenge. His reaction to our nation was complex; not always flattering, often [...]
Jun
16
On Free Trade
June 16, 2005 | 2 Comments
The tide has turned. A week ago, there was rampant concern about the signing of the CSME. Now, we’re all breathing easily again; we’ve been told the government will not sign on to the CSME before 2007.
Pay close attention. No one’s said a word about the WTO. And they should.
The whole [...]
Jun
9
On Parties
June 9, 2005 | Leave a Comment
Well, it’s that season again — the season of parties. Summer brings with it regattas, festivals, homecomings, and the biggest party of all — the Independence celebrations.
And it’s got me feeling, well, a little uncomfortable.
Don’t get me wrong. I like a good party as much as the next person. But note here: [...]


