David Burrows, Director of Marketing, Cable Bahamas, discusses the future of broadband and cable television. He also addresses hot-button issues, including: the company’s ongoing pursuit of basic cable rate increases; the much-disliked Latin American feeds for many channels on its lineup; local commercials on foreign cable channels; and the ongoing efforts to provide cable television services throughout the entire country.

“In The News”, the big questions of the day: Who are the landowners for the many shanty towns all over The Bahamas? And why are these people being protected? The calls grow for these individuals to be exposed, as we learn more about the devastating fire in the New Providence Joe Farrington Road shanty community.

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Supt. Walter Evans gives us a LIVE update on the devastating fire Monday night in a Haitian shanty town on Joe Farrington Road.
We also get reaction to the chaos in the House yesterday; listeners give their views on the actions by FNM Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis, House Speaker Dr. Kendal Major, and the decision to suspend the House until August 7.

Jheaneale Bahadosingh and Ethan Quant share their inspirational stories about battling weight and health issues, and their transition to competing in local and now international fitness challenge competitions – all within just the last year. Ethan alone has lost 109 pounds since November. Both are slated to compete at the CAC Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships in Dominican Republic in September.

And ‘Coffee Break’ host Tony (Teej) Grant Jr.’s new TV show “Beyond The Wallz” premieres tonight at 9 on Cable 12. Teej lets us know what we can expect tonight and for the first season of the program.

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Dr. Duane Sands, who was part of the National Stem Cell Task Force, gives the facts about stem cells. He tells us about the potential opportunities for The Bahamas, should the country become a leader on the stem cell research and therapy frontier.

We also discuss concerns about double standards for Potters Cay Fish Fry businesses, many of which were shut down over the weekend for not having liquor licences – all while gaming operations continue unabated in web shops. We also discuss the general state of the Potters Cay Dock. Plus, the latest controversy with cash-for-gold type businesses.

Plus, our ‘Quote of the Week’.

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Our CONSTITUTION 101 series continues, examining “The Judicature”, covered under Chapter 7 of the Bahamas’ Constitution. This section addresses the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and Privy Council. Guest Thomas Evans, QC, sheds some light on the selection and tenure of justices, and the provision allowing Parliament to enact laws to allow any other court to be established in substitution of the Privy Council – without the need for a referendum.

We also discuss the frustration with bail being granted to repeat accused offenders. And we question how the abortion issue became entwined with the stem cell debate.

Plus we have our ‘Song of the Week’, “Weird Science” by Oingo Boingo.

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Binge drinking, marijuana smoking, and illicit substance abuse – all appear to be on the rise with high school students in the country. Terry Fountain, National Anti-Drug Secretariat, guides us through some of the surprising findings of the 2012 Bahamas Secondary School Drug Prevalence Survey.

“In The News”, we get reaction to the latest heated row in the House on the Stem Cell Bill, and the revelations about the proposed stem cell treatment centre in Grand Bahama. We also discuss the Prime Minister’s response to the Constitutional Commission’s recommendations about Bahamas gambling in casinos and lotteries.

And “Echoes” is Emanji Circus Arts’ latest production. Founder/Director Jarvis Grant tells us this show will be “a tribute to 40 years of Bahamian Entertainment – Circus Style”. Performers Shenika Polhamus and Danya Dean also tell us about their experiences with the first-ever Bahamian circus. “Echoes” will be staged at the National Centre for the Performing Arts on Shirley Street today through Saturday (July 20), 11am and 8pm. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 children. Log on to www.emanjicircusarts.com

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