We discuss and analyze the North Abaco by-election results with our guests former Senator Philip Galanis and Attorney Andrew Allen.

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We get details on the upcoming National Symposium on Tax Reform, slated for October 25 & 26. Chester Cooper, Chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce & Employers Confederation, explains why this civil society initiative is coming at such a critical time.

Also, Rotary Club of East Nassau is celebrating 50 years of James Bond on screen, and counting down to next month’s release of the latest Bond flick “Skyfall”. Club representative, Nathan Stone, tells us that together with Heineken, the club is hosting four ‘Bond Movie Nights’ every Thursday beginning October 11, leading up to a gala premiere of the new film before its official North American release.

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Christopher Columbus – Friend or foe? Hero or hell-raiser? We discuss the explorer with Historian and Assistant Professor at COB, Dr. Katherine Smith.

And with all the hubbub about Sir Sidney Poitier this week, our Morning Blend SONG OF THE WEEK: “To Sir With Love” by Lulu.

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With just days to go before the North Abaco by-election, we discuss the campaign, the possible outcomes, and the potential impact of the race with Guardian Senior Reporter, Taneka Thompson, and with Silbert Mills of Radio Abaco.

Plus, callers give their views on the planned celebrations to honour Oscar-winner, Sir Sidney Poitier.

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Should we convert some New Providence streets to toll-roads in order to help pay for the maintenance of the island’s road network? Ray McKenzie, Principal of the transportation/traffic & civil engineering consultancy firm, Caribbean Civil Group Ltd., discusses his proposal for four $1 toll plazas on various corridors on New Providence.

And Doctors Hospital’s new Bahamas Medical Center is now open on Blake Road. Barry Rassin, President of Doctors Hospital Health System and the Bahamas Medical Center, and Jessica Robertson, Doctors Hospital Director of Marketing, tell us about this new facility offering emergency care in western New Providence, and affordable health care to serve the growing market for medical tourism.

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