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Wed, 05 Mar 2014 06:49:16 -0500

Morning Blend 5 March, 2014

Dr. Marvin Smith is wary of calls to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. The Deputy Director of the National Drug Agency and Vice President of the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists says there has not been enough research on the long-term effects of cannabis usage, and he supports views that additional research is needed to clarify the actual therapeutic properties. He suggests that moving to decriminalize marijuana for recreational purposes would be less problematic than legalizing it for medicinal use, particularly with so many questions still unanswered.

And “In The News”, strong reaction to shocking comments from Tall Pines MP Leslie Miller. He recently relayed in the House the story of a girlfriend he had who apparently wanted to be abused. “When I didn’t beat her she used to tell me I ain’t love her no more cause I don’t hit her,”Miller said. “I tell her I get tired, man! My hands hurting a little bit. Give me a break!” Other members of parliament laughed and banged on the table while Miller told his tale.
Also, reaction to the outcome of the shocking rape of a pregnant woman. And calls for something to be done about Prince Charles Drive following another fatal traffic accident.
Plus, the latest on the VAT and real property tax debate.

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Tue, 04 Mar 2014 06:28:35 -0500

Morning Blend 4 March, 2014

Today on MORNING BLEND:

With universal health care on the horizon for The Bahamas in the form of National Health Insurance, we talk about whether the country is ready for this, and the possible implications on health care. Dr. Wesley Francis, President of the Medical Association of The Bahamas, and Dr. Colin Bullard, Chief of Service, Accident & Emergency Department, discuss this, as well as the impact lifestyle choices and violence continue to have on emergency care in the country.
The Medical Association’s 42nd Annual Scientific Conference is set for March 5-7 at the British Colonial Hilton, beginning with a public lecture Wednesday at 6:30pm. This year’s theme is “The Next 40 Years: Forging the Way Forward”. National Health Insurance and Emergency Care will be among the many topics addressed during the conference.

“In The News”, as the latest and inexplicable LGBT-rights debate rages on in the country, PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts has come to the defence of Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell. Mitchell was this week blasted by BFM President Pastor Myles Munroe over his LGBT views that Munroe says do not represent the convictions of the majority of the Bahamian people. But Roberts says Mitchell has not said anything contradicting the stance of the current government, or even the previous administration. Roberts says Dr. Munroe “can go form a political party and he can try and win the government and he can try to attempt what he wants to change”.

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 06:17:00 -0500

Morning Blend 3 March, 2014

Today on MORNING BLEND:

Cherrylee Pinder with CP Training and Consulting Services says it’s time for women to embrace all career opportunities and try to truly understand the pitfalls of entrepreneurship. She tells Dwight and guest co-host Pamela Musgrove that the upcoming “Who Moved My Cheese – for Women” seminar will help women effectively utilize social media and networking as effective promotional tools. The seminar is set for Saturday, March 15 from 9am-Noon. Registration is $50. Call 393-4551 to register or visit cherryleepinder.com or CP Training and Consulting Services on Facebook.

“In The News”, Bahamas Faith Ministries International President Dr. Myles Munroe says the prime minister should replace Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell because Mitchell “does not represent the majority of the convictions of the Bahamian people”. This comes after Mitchell’s speech in Trinidad and Tobago in which he said his own political career has suffered as a result of his stance on LGBT issues, and that the gay rights issue is one of the most contentious facing the CARICOM region. Munroe says Mitchell should keep his personal opinions and agendas to himself.
We also discuss the continuing firestorm on real property taxes.

And our “Quote of the Week”.

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 06:47:10 -0500

Morning Blend 28 February, 2014

Today on MORNING BLEND:

With CARICOM countries, including The Bahamas, announcing they will examine the possibility of legalizing medical marijuana, we talk with the local group, Medicannabah. Spokesman Gladstone Thurston joins us LIVE via telephone from Long Island to tell us why the group is seeking for “qualified” Bahamians to be allowed to possess certain amounts if cannabis for medicinal purposes, and to be able to cultivate cannabis. For more information about this group and this controversial issue, visit Medicannabah on Facebook.

Plus, the countdown is on for the Academy Awards! Filmmaker – and Guardian Radio’s “What’s the Point” host – Stephen Hanna joins Dwight and Farrell to make some Oscar predictions and to talk about the nominated movies.

And “In The News”, State Minister of Finance Michael Halkitis says he does not think chief VAT advocate and govt. VAT Coordinator Ishmael Lightbourne should lose his job just because he owes thousands in real property taxes. Halkitis told The Nassau Guardian, “the fact that he is employed, there’s a better chance that the government would get some of what is owed. If he is removed we have very little chance of getting anything.” Halkitis says more than $500 million is outstanding in real property tax.