Dwight | Guardian Talk Radio

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 06:11:00 -0400

Morning Blend 17 September, 2014

We discuss breast cancer in Men with Erika Robinson, daughter of Bahamian Track & Field legend, the late Thomas A. (Tommy) Robinson. Tommy Robinson survived a battle with stomach cancer, only to be struck down later with breast cancer. His daughter tells us that by the time it was determined that it was breast cancer, it was already at Stage 4 and had spread throughout his body. She laments the lack of awareness and information about Breast Cancer in Men.
That’s the reason Robinson’s part of the new “Blow the Whistle on Breast Cancer” initiative, sharing her father’s story with the public, and getting men aware of the risks. Veronica Duncanson, with the local Susan G. Komen (For The Cure Foundation), tells us about their education efforts here in The Bahamas. For more information about breast cancer in Men, click on the American Cancer Society link below.

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Tue, 16 Sep 2014 06:54:34 -0400

Morning Blend 16 September, 2014

September 16, 2014: A day after he was the only PLP MP to vote No on the Gaming Bill in the House, Dr. Andre Rollins gives us a shockingly candid interview. However, we’re surprisingly left with more questions unanswered than answered about his political future.
Rollins also responds to comments from the Prime Minister, and fellow PLPs Jerome Fitzgerald and Senator Keith Bell. He also gives more insight into his tenure as Gaming Board Chairman, and discusses the state of politics in the country.

Mon, 15 Sep 2014 06:34:49 -0400

Morning Blend 15 September, 2014

We get the latest on the upcoming Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival, slated for May 2015. Dr. Ann Higgins, Bahamas Festival Commission, gives us details about the “Road Fever Costume Expo”, Saturday, September 27. At this event at the Melia Resort, everyone will get to meet and join the “Road Fever Companies”, and view and choose their various costume designs. We also meet representatives from three of the 30-plus Road Fever Companies, and talk about their plans for the festival. Pictured left to right: Morning Blend Host Dwight Strachan; Dr. Ann Higgins, Bah. Festival Commission; Janay Lesley, Eden Carnival Group edencarnival.com; Nelson Armaly, Vibes; Lynette Nixon, Indigenous Band; Morning Blend Co-Host Pamela Musgrove.

Fri, 12 Sep 2014 06:18:22 -0400

Morning Blend 12 September, 2014

September 12, 2014: We get two different perspectives on the Gaming Bill. First up, Philip Galanis, former co-chair of the Vote Yes Campaign, defends webshop gaming and discusses the potential benefits that can be gained from properly regulating the sector.
Then, Pastor Alfred Stewart, New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, speak about the ills of gambling, and why democracy would be under threat if the Government goes against the results of the 2013 Gaming Referendum. They also respond to controversial comments about the Church from the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.

Thu, 11 Sep 2014 06:54:05 -0400

Morning Blend 11 September, 2014

September 11, 2014: Dwight and guest co-host @TravisCC Travis Cartwright-Carroll, Nassau Guardian Reporter, discuss Wednesday’s Trade Union Congress strike. We speak with TUC President Obie Ferguson about the injunction the government obtained to stop the strike, and get his views on the effectiveness of this Industrial Action. Also, we discuss the heated debate in the House over the Gaming Bill.