From the monthly archives:

June 2005

On Danger

30 June 2005

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 irreverent, always [...]

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On Free Trade

16 June 2005

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 world, you [...]

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On Parties

9 June 2005

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: I [...]

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