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Tue, 28 Jan 2014 06:40:13 -0500

Morning Blend 28 January, 2014

Today on MORNING BLEND:

One year since the Gambling Referendum, we revisit some of what was said in the months leading up to the poll, and what has been said since that date; we replay audio clips from interviews with everyone from political leaders to web shop operators.
We also speak LIVE with Theresa Moxey-Ingraham, spokesperson for the “Vote Yes” campaign, and Pastor Mario Moxey, with the “Vote No” group.

“In The News”, State Finance Minister Michael Halkitis says slow public feedback to the government’s white paper on VAT last February is partially responsible for the delayed VAT legislation. We are puzzled by the comment, as the white paper provided just basic information about how value-added tax systems work in general.
And Central Bank Governor Wendy Craigg says if the web shop sector is to be allowed to exist, then it has to be regulated.
And one year after the Gambling Referendum, Ministry of Finance information suggests there are currently at least 251 web shops run by 35 different companies.

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Mon, 27 Jan 2014 06:48:23 -0500

Morning Blend 27 January, 2014

TODAY ON MORNING BLEND:

Just how many people are functionally illiterate in The Bahamas? Arthurlue Rahming, Administrator, Project Read Bahamas, suggests that the widely publicized international statistic for the country putting the literacy rate at about 95% does not accurately tell the full story. She discusses the work of her organization which teaches adults and children how to read free of charge.
Project Read Bahamas is trying to raise about $10K with a souse-out, Saturday, February 8, 9am-1pm, at its Village Road home base. Call 394-2426 for more information.

And “In The News”, BTC says the new “BTC Foundation” will not impact its level of charitable donation. And reaction to the Commissioner of Police’s “indirect response” to recent comments from the Prime Minister about not having his legacy tied to the Royal Bahamas Police Force and its leadership.

Plus our “Quote of the Week”.

Fri, 24 Jan 2014 06:44:12 -0500

Morning Blend 24 January, 2014

TODAY ON MORNING BLEND:

Relationship & Intimacy Specialist Maggie Bain helps us navigate the rocky seas of love, giving tips on how to create and foster solid and successful relationships. She tells us about her upcoming webinar, “How To Create Rock Solid Love”. To register and for more info check out RockSolidLove.com or Facebook.com/RockSolidLove

“In The News”, more reaction to the BTC deal.

Plus, our BTC deal inspired ‘Song of the Week’, The Supremes’ “Back In My Arms Again”.

Thu, 23 Jan 2014 06:15:59 -0500

Morning Blend 23 January, 2014

TODAY ON MORNING BLEND:

URCA discusses consumer protection regulations, which are now in effect. Director of Policy & Regulation Stephen Bereaux also tells us about the proposed review and regulation of Retail Price Rules, and the responses from BTC, Cable Bahamas and Digicel.

Also, Fidelity Bank’s “Women Only Seminar” is set for Saturday, February 1 in Nassau, and Saturday, February 8 in Freeport. Guests (l-r) Janice Rolle, Breanka Forbes, Coline Reckley and Yannique Johnson, explain the seminar’s provocative theme, “Money, Man & Me”. To register, log on to fidelitygroup.com.

And “In The News”, strong reaction to the government’s deal with CWC to return “majority economic interest” in BTC to the Bahamian people.

Wed, 22 Jan 2014 06:45:05 -0500

Morning Blend 22 January, 2014

Today on MORNING BLEND:

We discuss issues facing the taxi cab sector. Tyrone Butler, Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (pictured left), and John McPhee, with the private company, Bahamas Taxi, give us an update on a credit card payment service offered at taxis at Lynden Pindling Int’l Airport. The matter has been quite controversial with some taxi drivers. We also get their views on the tourism industry, and ask what visitors to the country say to them about The Bahamas.

Bahamian filmmaker Kareem Mortimer tells us about “Passage”, his short film that has garnered critical acclaim on the international film festival circuit. The movie – which tells the story of a group of Haitians being smuggled into the US by a Bahamian boat captain – will be shown publicly for the first time in The Bahamas on Thursday, January 23, at 6pm at the National Art Gallery. That will be followed by a panel discussion.

And It’s BTC Announcement Day! Cable & Wireless Communications confirms they have reached an agreement with the government on whether the government will regain majority control of the telecommunications company. A press conference is set for 5pm. We discuss that and the speculation about what the deal entails.
Also, we analyze the latest comments from Police Commissioner Ellison Greenslade; on a radio talk-show, he warned gamblers to “cease and desist” from partaking in illegal activities, and to “not be found in a place where you shouldn’t be”.