The dominant refrain among many individuals today is how the political class can apparently allow all the abuses of the …
The Bahamas and The Boiling Frog Dilemma
The boiling frog dilemma anecdote describing a frog slowly being boiled alive is an apt description of what is happening …
Tribute to Mrs. Joan Thompson. A bright light for liberty
On Saturday I lost a kindred spirit – a sister in every way but biologically. Mrs. Thompson lost her fight …
Is continuing to tax, spend and grow the size of government a good idea?
by Rick Lowe With Financial Secretary John Rolle confirming that the VAT rate will increase “in the not too distant …
Socialised Medicine For The Bahamas. A utopian dream or real possibility?
According to The Nassau Guardian, another study has been commissioned "to advance National Health Insurance (NHI)". Meanwhile, the Minister of …
What on earth is The Nassau Institute?
(Recent presentation to the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau by Rick Lowe, Vice President and Treasurer of The Nassau …
A Tax Policy Debate: “Should The Bahamas Introduce Income Tax?”
Presentation at The College of The Bahamas, Performing Arts Centre, Thursday, October 13, 2011, 7:00pm. First of all I would …
Are entrepreneurs entitled to capital from taxpayers or by force?
by Rick Lowe The Oxford Dictionary defines Venture Capital as “capital invested in a project in which there is a …
On reducing the Prime Rate. Will it help or hurt?
The Central Bank of The Bahamas lowered the Prime Rate by 0.75% to 4.75% recently. Former banker, Mr. Al Jarrett …