VOLUME 15, NUMBER 9, MAY 1st, 2007 FNM Wins National Election FNM Leader Hubert Ingraham will form next government

By Julian Lockhart Hundreds of Free National Movement supporters gathered at the Treasure Cay Airport and joined hundreds more at the Ingraham Park in Cooper’s Town to greet their newly sworn in Prime Min- ister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham on May 4. Mr. Ingraham became Prime Minister for his third term after his party defeated the Progressive Liberal Party 23-18 during the general election on May 2 and a series of recounts on May 3 and 4 to see if the PLP was going to stay in power for another term. Mr. Ingraham thanked the people of the Bahamas who “sum- moned me back to service once again” for the victory and said Bahamians should be proud that the 2007 elections were free, fair and peaceful. Abaco definitely did its part in ensuring the FNM would get back in power as the people went out in masses to vote and Mr. Ingraham in the north and Edison Key in the south easily won their seats. Because Mr. Ingraham was elected from North Abaco and because he has such willing support, this was the first place he wanted to celebrate his new term in office, with his people in Abaco. Mr. Ingraham earlier served two terms from 1992- 2002. Mr. Ingraham said, “The campaign is over, victory is ours. We are together again and this is my third term. We were up against a compromised government who was determined to be in office. They abused their authority and sought to hold on to power and mismanaged the entire process. The voice of the people of the The two victorious candidates for Abaco were Mr. Edison Key, who will represent South Abaco, and the Rt. Bahamas has been heard. This morning I took the oath of office of Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham, who will represent North Abaco, both Free National Movement members. Since the Prime Minister of the Bahamas for the third time. This was an the leader of the FNM is Mr. Ingraham, he will be the country’s next Prime Minister. He was sworn in on achievement made possible only because of you. I came early to May 4 by the Governor General, Mr. Arthur Hanna. The Bahamas has a Parliamentary form of government and under the Bahamian Constitution the normal term of office is five years, although the Prime Minister can Please see Election Page 4 call an election early if he chooses to.

Abaco Pathfinders announces Women Learn Straw Techniques new recipients for 2007 By Leazona Richard tending S.C. Bootle High School, will be Abaco Pathfinders Scholarship Founda- attending the College of the Bahamas. She tion has been providing scholarship funds to will pursue an education in medicine. She is students of Abaco since 2001. Recipients are the daughter of Grovernor and Yvonne attending colleges and universities in The Russell of Fox Town. Bahamas, Caribbean, U.S. and Canada. Ten Kettlyne Durosca is a graduate of S.C. additional students were selected this spring Bootle High School who is currently attend- from a large number of applicants. They will ing Antillean Adventist University in Puerto begin their college work in the fall. The de- Rico where she is studying medicine. Her cision was a difficult one, with many out- parents are Toni and Rose Durosca of Fire standing applicants. Road. The following students were selected for Naason Sands is a student at Abaco Cen- awards: Devonnya Russell, who is currently at- Please see Pathfinders Page 23

New Freight Service Begins for Abaco These ladies are proud of the hats they made during a course they took to learn straw work. The course was offered in Central Abaco by the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation and was taught by Eldena Miller. Shown here are, front row, Judith Nesbitt, Sheila Simms, Gelattea Archer, Lula Campbell and Justina Winder. In the back row are Olivia Nesbitt, Tiffany Turnquest, Instructor Miller, Marjorie Roberts and Lorraine Edgecombe.

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04-01-07 CCCONTINUED INININ SECTIONECTIONECTION B, PAGEAGEAGE 3 Page 4 The Abaconian May 1, 2007 FNM victory comments by Edison Key

By Julian Lockhart It wasn’t close as Mr. Key won by 471 this. I am pleased to represent the people of will always do well for them. Hundreds of Free National Movement votes, winning eight of the 12 polling divi- Abaco for the third time and I feel great Now that Mr. Key and the FNM are in supporters screamed in delight when it was sions, finishing with 1552 votes to Mr. things are about to happen here in Abaco,” power time will tell if they accomplish ev- announced that their candidate, Edison Key, Sawyer’s 1083. he added. erything they promised for Abaco during was going to be the next Member of Parlia- Mr. Key said, “It is just a beautiful feel- Mr. Key said that after working so hard their campaigns. Mr. Key said, “We will ment for South Abaco. Mr. Key won the ing. Maybe I should have been here a long for Moore’s Island for so long over the definitely do everything we promise. World seat in his first campaign as a member of time ago. Now I realize the people here years, he was disappointed that he only re- conditions can change things but once ev- the Free National Movement during the appreciate me. All my life I have swam ceived 60 of the 366 votes cast on the is- erything goes as we planned, we should be general election on May 2, defeating his against the tide and took the rough side of land. However, he added that they are still able to accomplish everything we prom- opponent Gary Sawyer. the mountain. Tonight I realized that the his people, he is their representative and he ised,” he concluded. After 30 years as candidate for the Pro- FNM’s have put their arms around me with gressive Liberal Party, Mr. Key came over so much love. I am just overwhelmed by Election From Page 1 to the FNM where he received the support the amount of people who came out and of those who have opposed him for so long worked so hard for me. In the Mud and say thank you, thank you, thank you. I came Perry Christie congratulated Mr. Ingraham in earning the right to represent South Abaco Pigeon Pea where we had 200 Haitian Ba- also to tell you I will continue to pursue and assured him of his co-operation for “the for the third time. Mr. Key ran against re- hamians looks like we got about 90 percent your interest, to make life better for you, continued progress of our beloved Baha- tired FNM candidate Robert Sweeting in of their votes. This PLP is a very corrupt your children and your children’s children. mas.” He thanked Bahamians for allowing the last two elections, in which he lost to PLP and I have worked for the PLP since I owe you a huge debt of gratitude and I am him to serve as prime minister for the past him. 1972 and I have never seen anything like very anxious to repay this debt,” he added. five years and thanked the people of the Mr. Ingraham said he will continue to rep- Farm Road and Centreville constituency for resent North Abaco with all his energy and electing him to represent them in the House he owes them much. He also promised that of Assembly once again. BahamasAir will return to Treasure Cay This was the first time in Bahamian his- with daily flights to and from New Provi- tory that an administration only served one dence. term and the first time a government lost an Mr. Ingraham said, “By your vote for election in the midst of a growing economy. me and the FNM you confirmed that the The people of Abaco were treated to a Bahamian people were tired of the PLP. You party with free food and drinks all night confirmed you wanted to return to govern- long at Ingraham Park, where the support- ment in the sunshine, accountable and re- ers of the FNM and those who just joined sponsible. You want a principled govern- forces celebrated the victory. ment and in short you want a government Making the trip with the Prime Minister you can trust. The people of the Bahamas were two newly appointed ministers, Deputy determined at the polls that they can trust Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign the FNM. I have a first class team made of Affairs, Mr. Brent Symonette; Minister of intelligent, accountable and focused men and National Security and Immigration, Mr. women, all committed and dedicated to Tommy Turnquest. Also accompanying him Crowds turned out in Cooper’s Town, Mr. Hubert Ingraham’s home town, to welcome making the Bahamas better. We are on the were Mr. Sydney Collie; Mr. Neko Grant; back their leader who had just been voted in as their representative for the seventh time. job and we are working for you,” he con- Mr. Ken Russell; and Mr. Dion Foulkes. The victory party was held at Ingraham Park on May 4 after Mr. Ingraham had been cluded. sworn in as the country’s new Prime Minister that morning. He thanked them for their In a press release from the former prime support through the years, when he was a PLP candidate, then as an Independent candidate minister and now leader of the opposition, and finally as a FNM candidate. May 1, 2007 The Abaconian Page 5 Gary Sawyer comments on the PLP loss By Julian Lockhart Sawyer’s 1080. Mr. Sawyer said, “I am South Abaco and the Bahamas as a whole land where he won 306 of the 366 votes and Going into the 2007 general elections disappointed in some of the areas but that is feels that is what they want, the people have he said Moore’s Island has always been a Progressive Liberal Party candidate for just the way in the political world. You win spoken,” he added. PLP stronghold and no one will convince South Abaco, Gary Sawyer, felt he had more some, you lose some. If I was to do it all Mr. Sawyer only won four of the 12 poll- him that will change. than a strong chance to secure the seat for over in far as running the campaign, I would ing divisions in South Abaco. Eligible vot- Mr. Sawyer said, “I will always be in- the PLP for the first time in 15 years. do it the same way I did it. I know without ers in the South did come out in full force volved. Now if I will offer myself as a can- However, the people of South Abaco a doubt we ran an above board, clean cam- as 2631 of the 2812 who were registered didate again, that remains to be seen. Five spoke through their votes and instead gave paign. There was no mud slinging. If it takes went to the polling stations and cast their years is a long time. To do it all over again the Free National Movement’s candidate me stooping to certain levels to be success- ballots. I would still do it. I have no regrets with me Edison Key the majority to become as the ful, Gary Sawyer will never be successful The mood was very somber at the South offering myself. This was a difficult deci- new Member of Parliament for South Abaco in politics or business. That is just the way Abaco PLP headquarters late on May 2, sion for me because I am very involved with on May 2. I operate my life and I have no regrets. I but Mr. Sawyer said he has no regrets and my businesses. I wish Mr. Key all the best It wasn’t close as Mr. Key won by 471 thought it would have been a lot closer but is happy with the way he ran his campaign. and success because it should be about South votes, winning eight out of the 12 polling as I said before I have principals and I have Mr. Sawyer did dominate Moore’s Is- Abaco and its people,” he concluded. divisions finishing with 1551 votes to Mr. lived by those principals. If the people of

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These are the notes from which Prime Min- But as the song says, “this land was made people. ister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, delivered for you and me.” In our book that means We will strengthen our defences against at the governing party’s victory celebration in everybody including the FNM. crime, we’ll deal with illegal immigration, Nassau on May 5. Let me say this as clearly and as slowly as we’ll cause access to land for Bahamians to Good Evening, Bahamas. The people have I can: the FNM won the election. Period. be available, we will promote a strong, stable spoken! They are out, we are in and they We will defend our victory against any and economy with increased Bahamian owner- are going to stay out! They did their best to all. If the need arises, we will return to you ship, we will respect our environment and keep us out and to stop us from winning for a bigger majority. protect our resources, we will raise stan- the election. You know when children discover a dards in education and thereby ensure a And after we won they found all kinds of cheater in their midst they often chastise by better future for our youth, we will provide excuses. The PLP doesn’t know how to lose saying to the offender “God don’t like ugly.” improved access to health care for all, we you know. When we won in 1992 they called Well, there has been a lot of “ugly will ensure that all Bahamians have access us an “interim government.” behaviour” in the ranks of the former gov- to health insurance, and we will preserve Now they say they are checking with law- erning party. For those who like to say that and promote our heritage. yers - let them keep checking. “the voice of the people is the voice of God,” Together let’s take our country on the They failed to ensure that we had the maxi- The Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham I say, the people have spoken; the FNM is road to responsible, honest and accountable mum number of people to vote, they gerry- McKinney will find their own ZNS. victorious and we are now the government government in the sunshine. Let’s achieve mandered the boundaries, they caused the Now Perry Christie tells his supporters of The Bahamas. unity in our land with a government dedi- Constituencies Boundaries Report to be late. that he has some reports of election irregu- I understand even more clearly now why cated to serving all Bahamians, black and By their own account and admission, they larities that his legal team will investigate. they didn’t want us to win. While we were white, middle class, rich and poor, young and • padded the public payroll We heard the reports too; plenty reports. out here campaigning, they were busy at old, able and disabled. • signed countless contracts, many of Cars burned down in Kennedy, able-bodied Cabinet agreeing to sell BTC secretly. Dur- By Monday [May 7] we will have a full which will have to be re-visited by us persons having people to vote for them. ing the campaign they were telling the em- Cabinet in place. I had a look at some of the decisions they I am ashamed that on Perry Christie’s watch ployees of BTC that Ingraham will sell BTC, All persons elected by us cannot be min- made the week before the election, and that there was more political interference in the and they would lose their jobs. Well, they isters. Whenever you make a choice you cookie jar was a joke compared to what they electoral process than at any time, even un- agreed to sell BTC last week. please one and displease the other. Be as- were attempting to do in The Bahamas. der Pindling. Let history record that Perry Don’t be concerned. We will review ev- sured I do the best I can, but there are too • They paid monies directly to constituents. Christie is no democrat - he is out, he must ery line of the deal. And there is no circum- many government ministries and I am going The lines outside a former Minister’s constitu- stay out. I want Perry Christie and all of them stance under which BTC can be sold on to reduce the number of ministries in the ency office in West End and Bimini where the to know that their legal team can do what- credit - no deal about installment payments. government. Which means I have too many police had to be called were very long. ever they like in this land. The legal authori- All monies up front. And what you will do permanent secretaries. I have too many this So confident were they that they had ties in The Bahamas will do their jobs without after you get it must be clearly stated. And and that, so I have to do what I have to do. bought the election that some Cabinet Min- direction from the political directorate (as has you must demonstrate that you have the Let’s move, ladies and gentlemen towards isters failed to vacate their government of- been the custom in recent times). money, the means and the technology to a government dedicated to serving all Baha- fices on time. And I want Perry Christie and his legal team do it - otherwise no deal. I say this for the mians. Let us work together in: I don’t know what Allyson Maynard to know that if the appropriate and legal au- benefit of all those who now believe they • feeding the hungry; thought because she kept counting and thorities are satisfied that the reports they have a deal done. • giving drink to the thirsty; counting and counting and the numbers have received of illegal activities by the former We are also going to put a stop to some • clothing the naked; would not change. Pinewood said no to that governing party in buying votes; intimidating of these outrageous contracts they have • caring for the sick; lady and yes to our man Byran Woodside. voters or interfering with individual’s rights given because it isn’t fair to the Bahamas. In • including the excluded; The “late for everything government” to exercise their free will in choosing their fact, I cry shame on Perry Christie for being • inspiring our youth; couldn’t even leave office on time! parliamentary representatives on Election Day the head honcho in the attempted rape of • honouring our elders; Perry Christie knew by 8 p.m. on - whether in Bimini and West End, in Fort The Bahamas. • showing tolerance for others; Wednesday night that the PLP had lost the Charlotte, in Exuma, in MICAL, in Fox Hill or Nothing is that important in politics. If • healing and unifying this nation; and government. He didn’t concede until after elsewhere around our country - the chips will the people want you, they will vote for you. • taking care of those who have been vic- 10:30 p.m. And after he conceded, the PLP fall where they may. If they don’t want you, go home! timized, those who got a bad deal with those still told its supporters that they had won Too many members in the former govern- FNMs, Fellow Bahamians, I want us to do government houses, those who have been the election. All day Thursday they permit- ment have no respect for the law; they disre- what is right, but I also want us to be gener- unfairly treated, those who have been ted their lackeys to gather all over the coun- spected our democratic institutions and be- ous in our victory. wronged. try to stir up trouble among the people and lieved they had a divine right to govern. They Let us together expand opportunities for Come unto us. We have the opportunity to tell their supporters they had won the are consumed by an insatiable greed for power all, promote social justice and increase pros- now to participate in a great ritual of na- election. They [also] had a radio talk show and self-aggrandizement. Too many of them perity for all. tional renewal. Let us begin from this point host, who I assume you heard for the last believe they are entitled to govern this land We will begin early next week to imple- forward. time last week. I assume that she and Steve and only the PLP is entitled to do so. ment our trust agenda for the Bahamian

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By Julian Lockhart crown land, census, schools, ecologically to where all the ATMs are in the Bahamas. and is what is needed to achieve a success- Abaco was chosen as the test island as sensitive areas, government offices and any This can help with disaster management. It ful National Spatial Data Infrastructure. The the Bahamas National Geographic Informa- geographical information will be available will put the Bahamas in a forward light and group had a target date for the end of July tion Systems Centre (BNGIS) conducted the to the majority of the public through a make sure the data is there to make good and it has been pushed back a little. Mrs. Centre’s first national field data collection website. People will be able to go on line decisions and value added products. I have Harry said they are expected to have all data, exercise. The exercise will facilitate part of and specifically ask how many school age worked all over the Caribbean and this has including imagery, by the end of the year the Centre’s mandate under the Land Use children live within 500 feet of a particular been a unique experience. I thought I was and have a profile for Abaco. Policy and Administration Project (LUPAP) school and get the data once it is inputted. coming to Abaco but I realized this is main- The program will be using commercial to build the country’s digital information Mrs. Valrie Grant-Harry, the Interna- land Abaco and there are all the different satellites which are based in the United States resources and is expected to lead to the bet- tional Development Bank consultant and cays. When we think of special data we and they won’t be using any aerial photog- ter collection, management and sharing of Geographic Profile Coordinator for the normally limit it to land related data but we raphy because it can become more expen- information on the country’s resources. It LUPAPA project said, “Three islands were have to carry it to the marine resources,” sive and the satellite imagery will be suffi- is further expected to lead to improved land presented to me in this project and Abaco she added. Mrs. Harry said they were able cient. Developers will now be able to have use planning and administration within the was decided as the island to move forward. to collect data on many aspects of the is- their experts take the information already Bahamas. This is a big step and is supposed to serve land and some of the surrounding cays gathered by using the data layers and run- All information on roads, electrical com- as the model to replicate for all the islands The LUPAP field surveying and spatial ning the analysis. ponents, water availability, homes, marshes, of the Bahamas and you can appreciate down data collection activities encompass a wide The parcel information system will be spectrum of surveying and facilities map- used to help to manage Crown Land and to ping, using advanced digital surveying tech- be able to put it to better use. The project nologies and computer software systems will help to establish where the best farm- such as GIS and GPS. This will be the first time that a multi-agency GIS data captur- Please see GIS Page 25 ing exercise will take place in the Bahamas

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Nassau: Collins Ave 322 2341 Thompson Blvd 325 8776 Mall at Marathon 393 6286 Family Islands: Freeport 242 352 7119 Abaco 242 367 2688 Exuma 242 336 2420 Page 8 The Abaconian May 1, 2007 The Editor Says . . . Anticipating Changes Abaco has a myriad of issues to be re- shoulders at efforts to bring them into line would also reduce the time demands solved or reviewed. as nothing of consequence happens when which chief councillors are now burdened Illegal immigration is a national issue they deviate from their plans. with. to be reviewed and brought under con- Other projects that might be controver- Immigrant ghettos and local govern- trol. Secondary to the national aspects of sial within a neighborhood bypass the ment, two major areas in need of help. the issue is the matter of resolving local oversight process altogether and get The airport is the third major item to Abaco’s three established ghetto settle- their permits in Nassau. Even for con- be tackled but it may be headed in the ments and putting more effort on holding troversial projects that come before local right direction. A contract was issued at the line on a fourth expanding settlement. committees, there is often not enough the end of February to begin a 6100-foot Enough studies and reports have been backbone to deny the request or at least parallel runway to the existing runway. made over the years with well thought- ask that the project be revised to conform On completion, the present runway will out ways of addressing the problem. to community standards. become a taxiway. Without any hard evi- These reports should be dusted off and Parking at some new buildings is dence, there has been mention of a new consolidated. The easier recommenda- so minimal that with each occupant hav- terminal building and control tower. We Dave tions should be implemented with realis- ing only one space for an employee, only expect to hear more publicly on this in Ralph tic effort toward the more complex solu- one or two spaces remain for customers the near future. tions. We must all remember that it is or clients. We are not suggesting that there are the expanding Abaco economy that sup- Other issues arise which should be only three major issues affecting Abaco Government changed hands at the close ports those living in these communities. resolved locally. Perhaps there should but these are three that readily come to of May 2 with the FNM taking a major- The local government system must be be more help from Nassau in helping lo- mind. ity of the 41 seats in Parliament, 23 - 18. strengthened and assisted to be more func- cal government fulfill its mandate. Ev- Both parties alluded to reviewing the There are suggestions that a couple of tional. It must be funded realistically to ery three years elections put in a new fishing rules which were hastily put in outcomes may be contested in court. cover the costs of the responsibilities that group of amateurs who must learn the place and which are not clearly under- The Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham was they are mandated to do. system because very few persons willing stood. Perhaps these rules will be revised sworn in on May 4. He appointed three An example of inadequate funding is to serve a consecutive term. and simplified. cabinet members that same day with a the situation in Central Pines Estates with Administrators are to guide the pro- In thanking the North Abaco people for promise that the balance will be made houses springing up like bracken fern cess, but they often have their own re-electing him to a seventh term and his public on May 7, only three days after after a fire. Yet for all of government’s agenda. Those new to the process must subsequent role as Prime Minister, Mr. taking the oath of office. Having the insistence on providing utilities before assume that the all powerful administra- Ingraham announced the resumption of Prime Minister’s job earlier for two terms houses could be built, several years later tor knows best and that they must go along Bahamasair service between Treasure Cay has given him a head start on the govern- phones are just now becoming common- for the ride - not so. and Nassau. For the millions that ing process. place. Residents do not have cable con- In the case of Central Abaco, the sys- Bahamasair loses each year, serving the One of the administration’s early jobs nections and no provision has been made tem is ripe for a professional city man- Treasure Cay airport should not make will be to review budget preparations left for funding household garbage collection. ager. This would not diminish the role of much difference. by the disposed PLP government as fig- In order to attract qualified candidates the council or the chief councillor. They We are sure that there will be many ures must be in place for the beginning to serve in local government, the system would still decide on the community is- more announcements to look forward to. of the new fiscal year on July 1, 2007. must be given more authority or at least sues with the manager implementing these Mr. Ingraham is a man who has goals We will have some idea of where the support the little authority they have. decisions. and works toward accomplishing them. country is headed when those figures are Examples abound in this vein. Permits A person in this position would add Abaco will definitely be in a position to released. are obtained for construction, then own- some continuity to the present upheaval benefit in many areas. Many promises were made during the ers can go off on a tangent and shrug their every three years. A qualified person short campaign with promises recorded in the FNM Manifesto, a booklet outlin- ing the FNM vision for their five-year FNM Takes Back Government term. We must remember that these cam- VVViewpoint . . ..iewpoint paign promises have a five-year period By Julian Lockhart beginning in 1977. have promised to start in the very near in which to surface. The people have spoken! That was the easy part. Now this FNM future. The first thing this FNM govern- We must also concede that in five years The 2007 general election saw the most government has to live up to all the prom- ment will have to do is to continue the circumstances and priorities can change. registered voters ever take to the polls ises that they made during their campaign renovations at the Marsh Harbour airport During Mr. Ingraham’s first few days in on May 2 to voice their opinion as to to the Bahamian people. One thing the so Abaco can continue to reap the finan- his first term, several islands were hit which party they wanted running their last two elections have proved is the cial windfall of the economic stability that hard by Hurricane Andrew. This required country for the next five years. In one of young people of the Bahamas do not hold now besets Abaco. diverting funds from other projects to the closest and highly contested elections loyalties to any particular party and will The people of Abaco, just like that of assist the storm-ravaged areas. in Bahamian history, the voice of the vote a government in and then vote them the rest of the Bahamas, cannot allow the During Mr. Ingraham’s second five- people was heard as the Free National right back out. This was the first time in government to forget they work for them year term as Prime Minister, Abaco were Movement defeated the Progressive Lib- Bahamian history that an administration and as easily as they hired them, they can hit hard with Hurricane Floyd which also eral Party 23-18 to regain the government only served one term and the first time a fire them. Governments have to be held caused expensive repairs to several is- after a five year hiatus. Prime Minister government lost an election in the midst accountable for their actions, for what lands, the straw market burned to the Hubert Ingraham was sworn into office of a growing economy. they spend, what infrastructure is added, ground in Nassau causing large labour on May 4 and was given the key to the how the youth are educated and how the disruptions, and the 9/11 terrorism attack Unlike their fathers and grandfathers, Bahamas for at least five years to correct economy continues to grow steadily and in the United States caused a drop in tour- the young people of The Bahamas hold ism and a corresponding drop in rev- the wrongs that the FNM said the PLP no emotional ties to the PLP or the FNM. with a solid foundation. There is no more enues. did to the image of the country whilst they They don’t vote for party but are voting time for gimmicks, but time for action The effects of Hurricane Floyd and were in power. for the best leader to run their country and solidarity from the top that can then several other hurricanes have largely been This is Mr. Ingraham’s third term as for the future. The Bahamian voter is now trickle to each Bahamian for their indi- restored, and tourism has generally re- Prime Minister after serving in that posi- educated, more traveled and have seen vidual growth. bounded. The straw market still remains tion from 1992-2002. He is the Member the wrongs of past governments to judge Mr. Ingraham said that he has a first a Nassau political and social problem to of Parliament for North Abaco who voted what they need for the present govern- class team made up of intelligent, ac- be resolved. him in for the seventh consecutive term, ment to do. Gone are the days when a countable and focused men and women, politician can make empty promises, all committed and dedicated to making where the government in power can pave the Bahamas better. He added that they The Abaconian Abaco’s most complete newspaper 7,500 copies some roads, put up some lights, buy votes are on the job and are working for the David & Kathleen Ralph Inquire for advertising rates Published twice monthly for $500, slap some paint on their dirt people of the Bahamas. and put band-aids on gaping wounds to The first couple of months will show a Editors & Publishers (U.S. address) Phone 242-367-2677 P O Box AB 20551 990 Old Dixie Hwy #14 try and sell a bill of goods to the coun- lot and this current FNM government has FAX 242-367-3677 been given five years to prove they can Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Lake Park, FL 33403 try. Bahamians demand more and will Email: [email protected] fight for what they deserve and the best walk their talk. If not, like the PLP gov- Photo credit: Tuppy Weatherford for parrot & lighthouse on page 1 way to do it is at the polls where their ernment that was just voted out, they will Wrters/Writers: Samantha Evans, Jennifer Hudson, Julian Lockhart, Vernique Russell, voices can be heard loud and clear. find themselves struggling to get the Mirella Santillo If this FNM government does not ful- people of the Bahamas to back them once fill their promises and complete the out- again. Contributors: Tonia Ferguson, Candace Key, Leazona Richard line of its manifesto, then they, too, will A trend has been set, and it is time for be voted out in five years. Bahamians to continue pushing and prov- Free at over 100 Abaco locations from Grand Cay to Moore’s Is. Subscribe NOW Abaco is on the cusp of a financial ing to their representatives that they have Subscription rate $20.00 Abaco $25 other Bahamas Order form on Page 9 boom because of the new developments the power and will wield this power when (One Year) $45.00 USA $50 Canada - airmail that are already in place and those that it counts if they do not fulfill their jobs $95.00 UK, Europe & Caribbean - surface to the best of their abilities. May 1, 2007 The Abaconian Page 9 Letters to the Editor New fishing regulations economy.” Is it really surprising that he, Environment includes and enjoy living in a more natural world along with his government, lost their posi- where there were pine trees and parrots. will hurt Abaco tions in the recent elections? We must credit all flora and fauna fresh air and all sorts of other native trees Dear Editor: the electorate with having enough sense to Dear Sir: and birds. As a follow up to my January editorial realize that when people in positions of min- Your editorial of April 15 Minimizing In the 1930s one could see small grou- letter, have the locals been upset or done isterial responsibility make such indescrib- Environmental Changes was enjoyable and pers, grunts, barracudas, rays and occasion- anything about the new fishing regulations? ably irresponsible and inaccurate statements thought provoking! But surely our concept ally crawfish in Nassau harbour and in The Florida Sportsman May issue page 186 they deserve to be thrown out on their ear. of the environment should go far beyond Montague Bay. Neither fish nor sensible has recommended to go somewhere else and Perhaps Samuel D. Albury can enlighten garbage and garbage collecting, and on people can be found swimming in Nassau avoid the Bahamas because of the limit us as to the reason for his ex minister’s physical conditions of the islands. harbour now! change. What a shame. choice of language which was, and remains, I seem to remember that sometime ago I Progress, “development” if we should After returning to the States after six offensive to so many? gave you a copy of an article of mine en- call it that, took all these things away from months on Abaco, a lot of us regulars are Yours, titled The Primeval Forest — Revisited. It us. I do not wish to dwell on the subject, planning to stay at another location next Enlightened Voter was an attempt to answer some objections but rather to point out that living things, year. We spent between $25,000 and Concerned about to an earlier article raised by a professor of too, are important parts of the environment. $60,000 per boat and one nice wedding this ornithology on my original article about the Let us not forget them! year on your island. We know in the realm our woods fires forests which were seen in The Bahamas Scarcity of open waterfront may have of things this a drop in the bucket to your Dear Editor: by the early visitors. But still I feel that the have a bearing on the picture, too. Aldo government. Hopefully, new visitors will It was a shame to watch about a mile of earlier article was sound, and indeed more Leopold, when professor at the University not see or experience deterioration of your pine forest burn on South Abaco the last enjoyable to read. So I would like to give Wisconsin, wrote in 1948, “One of the fast- friendly family islands as we have seen tran- weekend in April. Very late Saturday night, you a copy of the one of 1977 (with apolo- est-shrinking categories of wilderness is spire. sometimes a bright orange glow could be gies for the print being technically poor.) coastlines. Cottages and tourist roads have Good luck with your crusade. We hope seen as flames roared up again in a new It was interesting that all those first visi- all but annihilated wild coasts on both you can convince the people that change in place. I understand that this was in a place tors to these islands seemed oblivious to oceans, and Lake Superior is now losing the wrong direction sometimes creates a very difficult for firefighters to reach and the beaches. It was the wildlife and the trees the last remnant of shoreline on the Great dead end for what was originally so re- hopefully no one was affected as well. This which fascinated them. They wrote of ma- Lakes.” On reading this I found it hard to spected and admired for the sake of greed. shows that firefighting can be very difficult hogany (madeira to us), brasilleto, mastic believe, but a visit with my son in Wiscon- Thanks for your efforts through your in the islands. and gum-elemi and others which I cannot sin last year gave me the chance to listen to newspaper, Perhaps a solution could be found in tech- recognise off-hand. They wrote of turtles, a friend of his now working for a state land Carl Swanson niques used for fighting forest fires in re- iguanas and monk seals. They wrote that planning agency. He said that in Wiscon- [Editor’s note:A national election on May mote areas in America’s Northwest. Large the soils of the Bahamas were thin and poor, sin, which with its coast on Lake Superior 2 changed the governing party. Perhaps the tanker airplanes can drop water on fires from easily exhausted. and all its many small interior lakes (together new team will see things differenly.] the air. Because of an airplane’s speed and You write “it is the beaches and clear having perhaps as much waterfront as The Vacation homeowners range, one aircraft could reach and protect water that draw visitors to the Bahamas and Bahamas) so much lake shore property is bring big benefits a large part of the entire Bahamaian nation. the other Bahamian islands. But through the taken up by second homes that it is becom- Kept full of fresh water, the tanker aircraft first two-thirds of the twentieth century, ing a political issue in the state. Dear Sir: can drop an enormous amount of water di- little value was placed on the beaches.” I Sincerely, This letter has been in the planning stages rectly onto a large fire. The aircraft can fill tend to question this, and suspect that it may Michael Lightbourn for quite some time. With election rhetoric up again either by skimming above the wa- have been true on Abaco. But certainly in Response to the in full throttle, this seems to be the right ter and pumping up water from a hose or Nassau where I grew up, beaches were ap- moment to talk about the huge and impor- returning to the nearest airport. This saves preciated by both locals and visitors alike forum letter tant contribution made by the ex-patriots firefighters from having to work in impos- — families visited beaches and swam and To: The Editor, who purchase property in The Bahamas. sible and dangerous areas like forests far picnicked there when I was a boy (in the Re: Beware of Web Site, Abaconian, Contrary to popular myth, The Bahamas from any water supply. Obviously, drop- 1930’s I must confess.) Pictures and post- April 15 issue is not being “bought out by foreigners.” Last ping fresh water will be better. For a build- cards showed tourists on Paradise Beach as As a member of the forum referred to in year the Bahamas Real Estate Association ing fire threatening other buildings, water long ago as 1900. Here on Abaco I suspect the abovementioned letter, I was surprised ordered statistics be compiled showing the can be dropped so as to make more of a men spent much of their lives working on and puzzled by Be Informed’s comments. proportion of real estate transactions involv- rain-like mist. and around the sea — so when the weekend When I learned that local business owners ing Bahamians or legal residents. In the case No doubt there is no money in the bud- came they already had had enough of it! are being bullied into withdrawing adver- of our company, that percentage was 45 get. Perhaps private donations could be I suspect rather, too, that it was the physi- tising from the website, I decided it was time percent of all transactions. I suggest that raised either by applying for grants or as cal development of Nassau, the traffic and to speak up. this is overall average. campaign for private donations. Many fire crowding of the 60s and 70s which drove First, let me clarify that although I’m a The vacation homeowner is one of the engines are purchased that way in the U.S. visitors to Abaco to look for less hectic and member of the forum, I am in no way affili- most significant contributors to our pros- Sixty years ago, my grandmother organized crowded vacation areas. Not only tourists, ated with the site or its owners or adminis- perous way of life here on Abaco. These an effort in Boston to raise money from pri- but also people born in Nassau, like myself trators. homeowners pay enormous amounts of vate donations buy a Liberty Ship for the and my friend the late Jack Patterson (au- stamp tax, legal fees and real estate com- war effort. Or perhaps a cooperative ar- thor of Native Trees of the Bahamas) also Please see Letters Page 22 missions. They employ Bahamian building rangement might be found with Florida that wanted to get away from “development” contractors, dock builders, landscapers, also needs such a plane for fighting fires in house painters, housekeepers and garden- the Everglades. ers. They buy decorations from our gift Of course, this also shows how impor- shops, jewelry from our craftspeople, and tant it is not to throw empty bottles in the Why subscribe paintings and resort clothes from many other wrong place where they can start fires from Receiving the Abaconian regularly will keep you informed purveyors. They patronize hairdressers, gas the sun. stations, liquor stores, grocery stores, flo- on issues such as: • Resort & hotel development Jon Moseley • Improvements to roads, airport, docks, schools, etc. rists and computer stores. They eat in all Thanks to the classes of restaurants. They rent boats. They • Phone and electric company changes • Community events take taxis. They open BEC, BTC, Cable Fire Department • Fishing, boating & sporting activities • New business ventures • Immigration, taxes or duty changes Bahamas and bank accounts. Chief John Hall • Changes in airline service • Changes to laws and regulations Most importantly, they donate lavishly Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire Department • Actions by local government to scholarship funds, animal rescue, Dear Chief Hall, BASRA, lighthouse preservation, commu- I am writing this letter to express a heart- nity arts and heritage festivals, Toys for felt “Thank You” from all the residents of The Abaconian Tots, historic restoration, museums, settle- Leisure Lee for your quick response to the Order Today ment beautification and more. The indi- bush fires in our neighborhood this week. Name vidual homeowner does not get deferred Two houses and a garage were definitely Address Real Property Tax or Hotel Encouragement saved because of the actions of volunteers. Address Act duty exemptions. They put a lot of Brother Bob, Beverly, Ernest, Steven, City St. money into our economy and it trickles Randy and others that I can’t name (please Postal code + Country down into every, hopefully grateful, pocket forgive my short memory) were tremen- E-mail (or Fax) (for renewal) in our community. dous, hard working dedicated folk and very 24 issues - US$ or B$ Above subscription is a gift from: Thank you for your attention. much appreciated. $45 USA via 3 rd Class Sandra Evans, Broker The Leisure Lee Property Owners Asso- $25 Bahamas via surface If you want to renew this gift next year, Second homeowners ciation is enclosing a check for $1,000 to $20 to Abaco please give us your address below help with your operation. Thank you again US$50 Canada via Airmail contribute heavily for your assistance. US$95 UK, Europe Surface Dear Editor Sincerely, Ex Minister, and ex MP Leslie Miller, Leisure Lee Property Mail to: 990 Old Dixie Hwy, #14, Lake Park, FL 33403 came to Abaco before the recent election Owners Association or: P.O. Box AB 20551, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas and proclaimed that “second homeowners Ted King, President Apr 2006 contribute nothing to the Bahamian Page 10 The Abaconian May 1, 2007 BEC Celebrates Fifty Years By Samantha Evans fice where they enjoyed stew conch and than ever. They held a customer apprecia- serviced regularly. Water heaters, in par- Early on the Saturday morning, April various souse dishes. tion lunch to show customers that they are ticular, do not have to be left on all day. If 28th, the energetic staff of Bahamas Elec- This walk-a-thon is the third activity held important to them. This was the first event customers turn them off when they are not tricity Corporation held its Walk-a-thon. by BEC to celebrate 50 years of quality ser- on their list of celebrations which was held in use, they will see a reduction in their Beginning at the office on Don MacKay vice. The second event was a health semi- earlier in the year. Mr. George Martin spoke electric bill. Leaving air condition units on Boulevard employees walked to the Marsh nar held a few days earlier. The seminar on behalf of the corporation since he has and lack of proper maintenance also in- Harbour Airport Roundabout and back. was held at the Anglican Parish Hall and been with the company for 20 years and creases the electric bill as well as. The lat- They were all tired, sweaty and hungry at the speakers were Nurse Daniel Ekpa and can attest to the excellent service BEC pro- ter causes the unit to work harder to cool the end of the walk. Members of the Emer- Nurse Tishura Mills of the March Harbour vides. He stated that they do their best to the room. A good reading for thermostats gency Medical Team (EMT) also joined Government Clinic. The focus of the semi- restore service as quickly as possible. He is about 78o when families are home and them on this walk. The first employee to nar was to encourage the staff to be more encourages customers to conserve energy 85o during the day when the house is empty. complete the brisk walk was Mr. George aware of their health and to make healthier as much as possible to reduce the increase Basically, customers need to adhere to Martin, an employee of the Distribution choices which will increase their life span. in their electrical bill. the instructions on the appliances when they Unit, who completed the walk in 35 min- They were able to get their blood pressure He stated that BEC has plans to upgrade purchased. If they do this, they will begin utes. He stated that he walked three quar- and sugar levels tested during the seminar. a lot of distribution networks very soon in- to see bills go down. He suggests that per- ters of the way and ran the rest of it. This While BEC celebrates a milestone in qual- cluding improving the voltage supply lines sons who are building ensure that rooms was a great exercise for all. At the end of ity service, they want the general public to in many areas. Other expansions are in the are properly insulated and that they use flo- the walk, the staff gathered back at the of- know that they are more committed to them works and will be brought to the public’s rescent bulbs as opposed to regular bulbs. attention once they are approved. He stated These will decrease light consumption. BEC that customers can conserve power by con- plans to have additional activities through- sidering the following: not leaving lights on, out the remainder of this year to celebrate checking water heaters and getting them 50 years of excellent service to the people of the Bahamas.

SPECIAL FREIGHT RATE Employees of Bahamas Electricity Corporation and their families held a Walk-a-thon on April 28 as one of their activities to commemorate the company’s 50 years of service. The Marsh Harbour 367-0140 • Treasure Cay 365-8660 event took place in Marsh Harbour and was followed by souse and stew conch. Ft. Lauderdale 954-359-8266 North Eleuthera 335-1696 • Governor’s Harbour 332-3340 • Rock Sound 334-2795 www.abaconian.com Diamante Dental Clinic Maps • History • Photos Dr. J. Denise Archer , D.D.S. Garnett Archer Mem. Blvd., Suite #6 P.O. Box AB 20579 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Website: www.diamantedental.com (appointments can be made online) Tel: 242-367-4968 • Fax: 242-367-3001 Emergency 242-554-8327 Email: [email protected] • Dr. Barry L. Russell May 25 of the Bahamas Orthodontic Center Orthodontics (Braces) • Dr. Kendal Major May 16 Periodontics (gum disease) Implants • Dr. J. Denise Archer Mondays - Saturdays General Dentistry Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) available May 1, 2007 The Abaconian Page 11 Parenting Workshop Was for Haitians

By Mirella Santillo parental responsibility towards children. the smell is very strong, it is easy for the he pointed out, “if you find yourself as a A parenting workshop took place on April “Parents,” she affirmed, “it is your respon- police to detect it. Users may be arrested single mother, don’t be discouraged; look 23rd and received a great response within sibility to be involved in your child’s life, and sent to prison. She went over the nega- for help from a family member, from your the Haitian community. It was organized to know where they are at all time. Parents tive health effect of smoking “the herb” friends or from public services.” by Mrs. Salomie Gibson, head of Social need to make sure they follow a healthy diet which can lead to too much eating, para- Mrs. Gibson ended the seminar by say- Services on Abaco. It was standing room and ensure their safety from people out there noia, anxiety and laziness. ing, “I agree with a lot of things Pastor only in the meeting room of the Seventh that may want to hurt them. “Be there for Pastor Knowles of Strong Tower Chris- Knowles said, but the purpose of this work- Day Adventist Church in Marsh Harbour, them. Do your best to help them. Ask so- tian Church was the last speaker. “Don’t shop is to learn how to discipline the chil- where approximately 60 people attended the cial services, ask a pastor, ask a nurse, an let the police, Social Services or anybody dren without hurting them. Here in The meeting which dealt with general parenting. educator, someone you trust, for help.” tell you what to do with your children,” he Bahamas child abuse is a crime. We are Safety and health issues were explained and Next, Officer Botin, who was recently stated, addressing a prior quote that beat- hoping that you have learnt ways to nurture demonstrated by Nurse Fernander and moral assigned to the Mud and the Peas, addressed ing a child could lead to problems with the your children and ways to help them,” she and legal concerns approached by Mrs. the congregation in Creole to share with law. “They are yours only and your respon- ended. Pastor Knowles explained that by Sandra Edwards, Dr. Sue Fairclough and them his background and remind them that sibility.” He strongly advocated that the saying “be strong and take charge of your Pastor Stephen Knowles. they were not alone in their present situa- parents take their parenting job very seri- children,” he did not mean to beat them if Nurse Fernander talked about the impor- tion, that even the police could identify what ously. “The Bible says that every child is a they did wrong, but “be firm and determined tance of immunization and of keeping harm- they were going through relating to accom- gift of God.” He reminded them that Jesus and mean what you say.” ful chemicals out of reach of children, (a modations and family situations. loved little children, quoting Him, “Let the The workshop was extremely well re- recent case was cited of kerosene’s inges- Dr. Sue Fairclough covered in detail all children come to me.” So, being a parent ceived by the Haitian people who asked that tion by a small child). She gave a live dem- the negative impacts of cigarette smoking, is important, it is a serious job, he contin- there be more of these seminars on a regu- onstration with a baby from the audience alcohol consumption and marijuana smok- ued. Little 12-year-old girls and 14-year- lar basis and in a larger place so more could on how to save a child from choking, Mrs. ing. “Smoking a cigarette might make you old boys should not be parents. He reminded attend. The translation from English to Cre- Edwards took the stand and asked the par- look cool,” she said, “but it destroys your them that God wanted to send a child to a ole was done by Ms. Luzena Dumercy and ents questions to help them realize that they lungs and nowadays, smokers are not al- home with a mother and a father, explain- Ms. Marie Peubien. Everyone present was must take an interest in their children and lowed in public places.” She pointed out ing how decisive for discipline the role of a invited to stay, socialize and partake in the must know where they are. She talked about that the use of marijuana is illegal. Since father in a family is. “Too many children refreshments that had been prepared. have only one parent because the other par- ent does not want the responsibility.” But,

The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Marsh Harbour was filled when Social Services organized a parenting workshop for the Haitian community. Safety and health issues were discussed by a variety of experts, both private and public. Page 12 The Abaconian May 1, 2007 News of the Cays

Hope Town Place in the Primary Division nationwide! Judges were treated to a thorough explana- School News tion of the students’ many on-going projects, By Candace Key an underwater video shot by Mr. Matt Mc Art Education Made Fun! Coy as the students cut the net off the reef Mrs. Eleanor Epler, docent at the Yale and conducted the sea oat and water testing University Museum of Art in New Haven, studies, and a comic book written by Hope Connecticut, recently paid her yearly visit Town students showing how children CAN to students at our school to share her love make a difference in their environment of art with the children. She brings posters among the large projects. Lance Roberts, and pictures of interesting and famous types James Boyce, Shawn Loinee, Principal Mrs. of art and opens their eyes to the masters Candace Key and mother Mrs. Cha Boyce and various art forms. The students always all traveled to Nassau for the competition. look forward to her visit and are made all They also enjoyed some free time visiting the more worldly by her shared informa- Ardastra Gardens, Fort Charlotte and the Mrs. Eleanor Epler presents the children at the Hope Town School with exciting art and tion. organic Goodfellow Farms while there. art history lessons on her annual visit from the Yale University Art Museum. Sports Day Primary Schools’ Our students enjoyed an afternoon of Track and Field Meet track and field events at the School Sports While some students were in Nassau com- Day. Volunteer coaches Patrick Stewart and peting in the environmental arena, many Sgt. Johnson have been working with the more were vying for medals at the Abaco students on several events in preparation for Primary Track Meet. Our school is very the Abaco School Track Meet. Fathers, proud of Macneisha Alfred, Grade 3 stu- mothers and other community volunteers dent, for winning a Gold Medal in the soft- acted as time keepers and measurement ball throw! Macneisha will now join the judges for the fast paced afternoon. Our other successful students from all over school sincerely appreciates the time given Abaco who will travel to Nassau later this to us by our dedicated community volun- month for the National Primary Track and teers. There is always plenty of fun to go Field Meet. around! Earth Day National Coastal It appears this month is definitely the one Awareness Competition for competitions! The day following upon Grades 5 and 6 with teacher, Mr. Justin their successful showing in Nassau, the en- Higgs, have been doing many environmen- tire Hope Town School traveled to Marsh tal projects over this school year in con- Harbour to participate in Abaco Earth Day. Mrs. Eleanor Phillips, Executive Director of The Nature Conservancy, left, and Mrs. tinuation of the school’s involvement in the The fun-day filled with exhibits, movies, Beverly Taylor of the Ministry of Tourism, right, congratulate Hope Town students Shawn UNESCO Sandwatch Project and other en- speakers and a competition was sponsored Loinee, James Boyce and Lance Roberts on their first place win in the Primary Division vironmental concerns. Other projects of the National Coastal Awareness Competition held in Nassau. The boys were proud to evolved from work on this project. One side Please see Cays Page 13 each receive snorkeling gear as their prize. This will enable them to continue their project was the removal of a huge net that environmenal projects on the reef in style. had settled on the school’s test site patch reef. Students also worked on the choked Cross Harbour mangrove removal, fish tag- ging, reef ball making and snorkeled on the family guardian’s calendar photo contest reef to observe the success of that project. Recently, they conducted studies on the a celebration of nature growth and density of the sea oats they 14 winning entries will appear in Family Guardian’s 2008 calendar. helped plant on the re-built dunes after the Winning entries receive a gift certificate valued at $400 each. last hurricanes and spoke to public officials Entry deadline is May 31, 2007 and a foreign homeowner about their dis- RULES pleasure with the homeowner who gained 1 Family Guardian’s Annual Calendar Photo Contest is open to all photographers. The title for the company’s 2008 calendar will be extra land by removing a heritage tree and “A CELEBRATION OF NATURE.” Photographs may be of any subject (animate or inanimate) or a scene which is a striking example of nature as found in pushing sand out over sea oats planted by The Bahama Islands. All photographs must be taken in The Bahamas. the students. 2 DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES IS MAY 31, 2007. The school’s entry into the National 3 All entries are to be delivered to Family Guardian’s Corporate Centre, Village and Eastern Road Roundabout, Nassau, between 9:00am and 5:00pm weekdays only. Envelopes should be marked “Calendar Contest.” Coastal Awareness Competition was titled 4 All entries must be accompanied by an official entry form, available at any Family Guardian office or when published in the newspapers. Children Constructively Caring and centered 5 Only colour images in horizontal format will be considered. Images must be provided as 35mm film or digital images on CD. 35mm film can be positive around the need for stronger regulations to (slides) or colour negatives. Digital images must be of high quality (2700 x 2100 pixels or larger). Digital images showing any signs of photo manipulation, protect our coastal regions. The project cov- resolution enhancement or compression will be rejected. To ensure the best colour reproduction, digital images should be supplied in RAW, TIFF or high quality JPEG ered research in three coastal regions: Man- and in the original colour format the camera uses (LAB or RGB). All entries must be supplied with prints which will be used in the judging process. groves and Wetlands, Coastal Reefs, and (Note: prints submitted without 35mm slides or negatives or CD’s will not be eligible). The photographer’s name and photo subject should Beaches and Dunes. Their project won First be written on the reverse of the print. 6 Judging of entries will be based on beauty, interest, composition, colour, originality and quality of photograph. Preference will be given to fauna photographed in its natural state, rather than in captivity. The photographs selected will appear in Family Guardian’s 2008 calendar. The decision of the judges will be final. 7 All entries are submitted at the owner’s risk. It is the company’s intention to return all entries in their original condition. However, Family Guardian will assume no liability for any loss, damage or deterioration. 8 A gift certificate valued at $400 will be presented for each of the photographs selected. More than one entry from a single photographer may be selected. Photographic credits will be given in the calendar. The number of entries per photographer is limited to a maximum of 5 photos. 9 The winning photographs, along with all publication and reproduction rights attached thereto, become the property of Family Guardian and the company reserves the right to use such in the future. 10 Employees of Family Guardian, its affiliated companies or family members are not eligible. Rich’s Boat 11 Previously published photos are not eligible. 2008 CALENDAR PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY FORM Rentals Photo by Tim Higgs Family Guardian’s NAME ...... Abaco’s Best Rental Fleet 2007 Calendar TEL BUSINESS...... HOME...... At the Head of the Harbour P.O. BOX ...... STREET ADDRESS......

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oramas, pictures created using trash, a Cays From Page 12 trashed continents poster and even a Reef by Friends of the Environment and the Min- Trivial Pursuit game! Prizes of environmen- istry of Tourism. Once again our entry that tal books, tapes and educational gift cer- had won in Nassau was victorious! Our Lower Primary entries won Second Place Please see Cays Page 26 as well. Their entries consisted of reef di-

On your mark! Get set! Go! Hope Town School volunteer sports coach, Patrick Stewart sets runners on their way at the Sports Day Track and Field Meet. Another community volunteer, Adam Lawrence is seen raking the long jump pit.

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Chris Thompson, Broker Greg Roberts, Broker 15th December 2006 May 1, 2007 The Abaconian Page 15 Page 16 The Abaconian May 1, 2007 Three-Year Beaked Whale Study Begins By Olivia Patterson just off Sandy Point, where BMMRO is lo- learn how many beaked whales there are in broader scope. For example, we have given The Bahamas Marine Mammal Research cated. the Great Bahama Canyon, where they are our data to The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Organisation (formerly known as Bahamas A mass stranding of beaked whales oc- found and how they are related to beaked to develop a model to predict important Marine Mammal Survey) is a Bahamian curred in the Bahamas on March 15th, 2000, whales outside the canyon. To do this, the habitats for cetaceans which has shown that non-profit organization dedicated to research due to sound pollution from a Navy sonar Odyssey will run zig-zag transect lines Rocky Point just off Sandy Point is preferred and education with the goal of contributing exercise in NW Providence Channel. Four- across Northeast and Northwest Providence habitat for some resident species.” BMMRO to the conservation of marine mammals. The teen beaked whales stranded, three of which Channels and Tongue of the Ocean while will now be able to test how well the TNC Bahamas Marine Mammal Research were stranded on Sandy Point beach directly the scientists conduct visual searches for model predicts important habitats elsewhere Organisation (BMMRO) conducts vessel in front of BMMRO’s research station. As a whales using high-powered binoculars called in the canyon. Information gained from this surveys to catalogue the populations of result, scientists worldwide recognized the Big Eyes. When beaked whales are sighted, cruise will also contribute to the first com- marine mammals in The Bahamas. Most of importance of learning more about the biol- a team will be deployed in a skiff to obtain prehensive survey of marine mammals in its research efforts have been concentrated ogy and physiology of these elusive whales identification photographs and tissue the Tongue of the Ocean. This baseline data on Abaco, as BMMRO has been stationed and because BMMRO has such an extensive samples of the whales. Six days of the cruise will help assess the impacts of naval opera- here since 1992. The main research tech- set of baseline data, it was decided to focus will be spent working in conjunction with tions at the AUTEC base on Andros and nique employed by BMMRO is photo-iden- these efforts in The Bahamas. the Naval Undersea Warfare Center perhaps lead to more effective mitigation tification - a process where photographs are To fill this knowledge gap, BMMRO has (NUWC) at the AUTEC base in Andros. of their activities. taken of all whales and dolphins that the launched the Bahamas Beaked Whale Ecol- BMMRO will be helping NUWC test the If the Odyssey encounters unfavorable researchers encounter. Each animal has ogy Study with the support of a grant from accuracy of their bottom-mounted hydro- weather for surveying, the research crew unique characteristics that can be used to the U.S. Office of Naval Research. The phone array in the detection and identifica- plans to go ashore in nearby towns to give tell them apart, much like humans having three-year project includes three months of tion of cetacean species. informative presentations about Bahamian unique sets of fingerprints. To supplement dedicated survey effort of the deep water When asked about the project, Ms. marine mammals. the data collected by photo-identification, canyons and basins of the northern and cen- Claridge said, “This study will have great For more information about BMMRO samples of sloughed skin and feces are col- tral Bahamas aboard the R/V Odyssey, a implications for marine mammal conserva- visit www.bahamaswhales.org and look for lected for genetic analysis. 95-foot sailboat owned by the Ocean Alli- tion in The Bahamas and will help us to the Odyssey cruising near you! To date, BMMRO has documented 24 ance. The first 30-day survey is scheduled apply our findings around Abaco on a much species of marine mammals in The Bahamas. to begin on May 5th departing from While all species are interesting and vital com- Freeport. The scientific team will be led by ponents of the marine environment, perhaps BMMRO’s Director, Diane Claridge, and the most alluring is the family of whales called includes Charlotte Dunn, Olivia Patterson beaked whales. There are currently 21 known and Edward Adderley (all Bahamians), as species of beaked whales in the world. How- well as Leigh Hickmott and Kiya Gornik ever, the natural behaviour of beaked whales from the United Kingdom and United States, makes them difficult to study. Some species respectively. Dr. Jonathan Gordon of the of beaked whales are so elusive that they are Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) based known only from stranded specimens. Three at the University of St. Andrew’s in Scot- species of beaked whale have been docu- land will also join the cruise to test a new mented in The Bahamas: Blainville’s beaked underwater listening device that Navy ves- whale, Cuvier’s beaked whale and Gervais’ sels will be able to use to detect beaked beaked whale. South Abaco is one of the lead- whales acoustically and avoid conducting Beaked whales are quite rare and elusive. The Bahamas Marine Mammal Research ing study sites in the world for these deep sonar tests in areas where beaked whales Organization is beginning a three-year study of the three species of beaked whales that diving whales, where they feed along the steep are found. are found in Bahamian waters. The organization’s headquarters is in Sandy Point. This is canyon walls of the Great Bahama Canyon The main goals of the survey will be to an adult male Blainville’s beaked whale.

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Queen Elizabeth Dr. Marsh Harbour & Treasure Cay Shopping Centre, Treasure Cay OPEN MONDAY - SATURDAY : 9AM - 6PM Ph : (242) 367-2180 / Fax : (242) 367-5241 May 1, 2007 The Abaconian Page 17 Fishing rules and the economy By Julian Lockhart time. all around. The repeat business here at the culture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Retailers, jewelry stores, food stores, Sales Manager at Boat Harbour, Kevie resort is almost 78 percent and they have Leslie Miller towards foreign boaters and restaurants, car and bike rental companies, Thomas, said, “These tournaments are very been coming here for eight to 10 years,” fishermen may affect their bottom line in hotels and guest houses look forward to the important to our economy. All the restau- she added. years to come. She said if these owners, sportfishing season where they make the rants rely on the tournaments because we Each yacht at the tournament spends on who are millionaires, are continuously of- majority of their money during the spring actually bring the people in. Winding Bay average $10,000 per boat for the week on fended or feel they are not welcome, they when the fishing tournaments are held on and Baker’s Bay don’t really cater to the fuel and on average additional $5,000 for will find elsewhere to go and businesses Abaco. rest of the community. They bring their the week for housing, food and drinks and throughout Abaco will feel the immediate The Bahamas Billfish Championship se- people in and that is where they stay. But any other incidentals they may purchase impact financially. She said, “Some of our ries is one of the largest tournaments on with the marina we bring in 200 boats and whilst in Abaco. Boat Harbour has to hire guests did take offense to it and I feel he Abaco. The first leg was held at the Abaco 82 rooms and all of these people have to eat extra staff during the boating season for all (Mr. Miller) should apologize because it Beach Club and Boat Harbour Marina in every night. So the restaurants, the food the fishing tournaments they host. Mrs. wasn’t said well and you can’t stereotype April with 76 yachts competing. The BBC stores, the gift shops; everybody is getting Thomas said this includes at least 15 boat everybody for a few that do the wrong thing. and other tournaments bring in hundreds of something from these people when they washers every day at the marina. Most of our guests do not break the laws. thousands of dollars into the local commu- come here. Everybody is looking forward Monica Higgs, one of the owners of Also the laws are not clear at all and people nities creating many extra jobs at the same to these tournaments. The wealth is spread Abaco Gold, a tournament sponsor, said the aren’t sure what they are supposed to do owners and crew of the yachts at the tour- and not do. This way there is no room for naments support all the local businesses by error. If they carry their business anywhere GIS From Page 7 buying groceries, gifts, clothing and they else, it will impact Marsh Harbour greatly. are here for so long they have to supply Our guests use the taxis and a staff of 100 ing land is on Abaco and GIS can help en- sets, you are not only talking about going their boats when they are on Abaco. She right here will be without work. The res- hance agriculture to enhance more stream- out there and collecting information, we added that most of the money that the jew- taurants will be impacted. When Boat lined farming. Once all the data is gathered have to be concerned about security and elry stores make is during the fishing sea- Harbour is empty, so are the restaurants in and the soil scientist have collected all the updating procedures. Private citizens will son when most of the boaters are in dock. town; and when we are full, so are the res- information, a person doesn’t have to be a be able to access this information unless it Mrs. Thomas is afraid that negative com- taurants in town,” she concluded. scientist to understand the information be- is restricted for specific reasons. For ex- ments made by former Minister of Agri- cause everything will be color coded and ample, the department has by law restricted on the site for use. one from seeing household data. Director Carol Albury said the updating “We will begin building the country’s in- procedures are something they need to work formation resources in order to address the P.O. 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Sandy Point Bahama, New Providence, Exuma, and documents the occurrence, distribution and by the organisation for the past ten years to Eleuthera. abundance of marine mammals in the Ba- study the population of Blainville’s beaked Coastal Awareness Month is While Ms. Hall commended Ms. Della hamas to contribute towards the conserva- whales. brought to Sandy Point Kelly, president of the Sandy Point Devel- tion of these species both locally and glo- Ms. Claridge’s letter outlines concerns By Tonia Ferguson opment Committee, and the residents for bally. of the development’s effects to the popula- Representatives from the Ministry of their ongoing clean-up campaign in the com- According to Ms. Claridge the develop- tions of the beaked whales and Atlantic Tourism and Friends of the Environment munity, the mood was changed by a non- ment will include a 147-room mixed-use bottlenose dolphins. The letter also ad- travelled to the fishing community of Sandy resident and once clean-up volunteer. His hotel and approximately 100 two-storey dresses socio-economic and ecological con- Point on April 12 to hold a town meeting at comments suggested that the residents of condos and homes. It will also include a cerns. Some ecological concerns are that the Assembly of God Church to introduce Sandy Point were lazy and nasty. Residents 120-slip marina. The proposed development the purchased 50 acres is predominantly the 3rd Annual National Coastal Awareness were quite offended by the remarks and where the developer has purchased 50 acres fresh and salt-water wetlands. The land is a Month’s activities. The theme was Litter. expressed their desire that the gentleman of land and plans to acquire an additional Presenter and Education Officer of Friends never return. 300 acres of Crown Land including the duck Please see South Page 26 of the Environment, D’Shan Maycock, dis- Assistant Administrator, Neil Campbell pond is within a half mile of an area used cussed general environmental concerns re- who acted as a referee thanked the volun- garding litter and its threats to the environ- teer for his past efforts. He took this time ment. These concerns included the use of to enlighten the audience - the gentleman in chemicals by some fishermen and dumping particular of accomplishments made in an garbage into the sea - their threat: killing of effort to beautify the settlement. Some of marine life, in particular coral reefs. these accomplishments included the instal- Bernadette Hall from the Ministry of lation of street lights, repairs to the govern- Tourism presented the small audience with ment dock, the clearing of the perimeter of proposed solutions of how they can become the airport, clearing of verges, removal of involved with keeping Abaco beautiful. At derelict vehicles and abandoned buildings this time she outlined the focus of the cam- and the instituting of over a dozen garbage paign - cleaning up beaches, waterfront ar- bins around the community. eas, roadsides, and implementing the KAB On this note, the meeting came to a close. (Keep Abaco Beautiful) Program. The pro- Rocky Point developers gram would allow for an educational pro- respond to Opposition Letter cess that will change the behaviours and By Tonia Ferguson improve communities through a focus on In a letter addressed to former Prime litter prevention, beautification and commu- Minister, the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, dated nity improvement, and waste reduction. March 29, Diane Claridge, Director at the The activities which were planned for the Bahamas Marine Mammal Research month of April were intended to have areas Organisation based in Sandy Point, outlined adopted and maintained by businesses, concerns of the proposed Rocky Point de- schools, churches and civic groups. Resi- velopment. (See website dents were encouraged to participate as they www.bahamaswhales.org) The Bahamas This is an aerial view of the Rocky Point area that is slated for a hotel, residential would be joining islands such as Grand Marine Mammal Research Organisation development and marina. The area is south of the Sandy Point airport and would encompassing about 350 acres of wetlands, coppice and pine forest. Fifty acres were purchased privately while the rest will be Crown Land. May 1, 2007 The Abaconian Page 19 North Abaco News

Treasure Cay Billfish or www.treasurecayfishing.com for details declared the unofficial winners for the Elec- Happy Mother’s Day Tournament is scheduled on these events. tion 2007. On Friday morning at 5 a.m. or By Vernique Russell Hubert is Back! little after they were declared the official Happy Mother’s Day is extended to all Treasure Cay Hotel Resort will hold its winners. Though many rumors spread, the By Vernique Russell the wonderful mothers of North Abaco. 24th Annual Treasure Cay Billfish Tourna- FNM party was still successfully named the On May 2nd the constituents of North Mother’s Day is on May 13th and children ment on June 10-15. The tournament is a governing party for the next five years, win- Abaco made history and re-elected the Rt. are reminded to do something special for qualifier for the Rolex/IGFA Offshore ning in 23 constituencies and the Progres- Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham as their repre- your mom on that day for all the sacrifices Championship and is a modified release sive Liberal Party became the official op- sentative to the House of Assembly for the and dedication that she had invested into you. tournament offering four days of fishing, position with 18 seats. This win for Mr. seventh consecutive time. Though this in We wish every mother in North Abaco a social parties, dinners and fun competitions. Ingraham was also a historic addition for itself is significant, this time the constitu- happy and pleasant Mother’s Day and it is Multiple awards are given for billfish, with our national record as he became the first ents also voted for a Prime Minister. Mr. our prayers that you enjoy your day to the additional awards for tuna, dolphin and leader to lead his party to victory that didn’t Ingraham through a democratic process fullest. wahoo. Release point standings must be allow the prior government to serve two within his party (the Free National Move- verified by participant’s digital and/or video consecutive terms. School News ment) was elected once again to serve the camera. The cameras have to have the abil- North Abaco congratulates the Mr. Congratulations party in the capacity of leader. ity to verify the time and date the photo was Ingraham and encourages him to do his best By Vernique Russell After stepping down from the post leading taken. and continue to lead this country with in- Special congratulations are extended to into the May 2002 election, he was called The tournament is known for its great food tegrity, accountability and transparency as the Mighty Dolphins of Sherlin Bootle High back to national duty from his retirement by and camaraderie with social events families he and his party once again deliver good the people of North Abaco and the Bahamas can enjoy. An average of 275 anglers and governance to the people. Indeed, you are, Please see North Page 20 at large, thus allowing him to be elected for a guests attend each tournament from many “Simply the Best!” states in the U.S. as well as other countries. seventh time as Member of Parliament and a Other 2007 tournaments at Treasure Cay third time as Prime Minister. Hotel Resort include the third leg of the On Wednesday tens of thousand of Ba- Bahamas Billfish Championship scheduled hamians entered their polling divisions for May 20-25 and the fourth leg of the throughout the country to make the X for ABACO EXPRESS the candidate of their choice. At the end of Bahamas Billfish Championship scheduled YOUR PERSONAL MAIL PLANE for June 3-8. Visit www.treasurecay.com the day, the Free National Movement was YOUR CHARTERED SEAT YOUR CARGO PLANE PICK UP AND COURIER SERVICE Passengers / Freight / Mail to Abaco

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Girls and Boys Seminar to reach for more and believe in themselves. tance of refraining from criminal activities. North From Page 19 By Vernique Russell She gave the young ladies positive methods He encouraged the boys to be fruitful and for dealing with conflicts without resorting School who won the Inter-School Track and The annual girls’ and boys’ seminars that to violence. On the boys’ side Supt. Wayne Field Meet for seventh consecutive year. are held at the Sherlin Bootle High School Please see North Page 21 Miller emphasized to the boys the impor- Once again the Dolphins prove that they addressed many social ills that are present are the kings and queens of the sea. The in our society and provided students with outstanding performances and efforts by positive solutions to deal with these issues. students have paid off, giving members of The girls and boys are separated during the track team bragging rights until the next the presentations which are conducted in meet is held in 2008. Once again the cham- sessions giving both counterparts the op- pionship trophy has made the north its home portunity to voice their opinions and ask and it appears as it not going anywhere any questions freely among their peers and mem- time soon. Congratulations to all of the stu- bers of their sex. Ms. Keira Cox of School dents who worked extremely hard to en- Physiological Services in Grand Bahama sure success and to Coach Martin for a job addressed the girls. Her topic was conflict well done. resolution and self esteem. Through her motivational speech she encouraged the girls

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hardship that life can sometime bring their sentative from Teachers and Salaried North From Page 20 way when least expected. Students in her Worker Credit Union. Students also took honest citizens and advised them to not be class have had hands-on experience on car- part in the Adopt a Beach program and caught up in the negativity that surrounds ing for babies as a teenager. Demonstrating worked tirelessly to clean the public beach them but to make a difference. the responsibilities of caring for a young area in North Abaco that is just a few miles Recent Events at Sherlin baby and still trying to complete high school south of Blackwood. was the object for the project and students Bootle High School Students are now preparing for national had to dedicate themselves to dolls as if they examinations and graduation. This has been By Vernique Russell were real babies. In contrast to life Mrs. an exciting school year thus far, and stu- Principal Huel Moss, teachers and stu- Demeritte has invited her students to expe- dents are still anticipating more events be- dents have been busy during the comple- rience the sting of death that life often fore some of them close the chapter of life tion of this school year 2006-2007. Students brings. Through dramatization students in school permanently. have been busy academically, athletically acted out a funeral and graveyard scene. Stay Focused and socially. The students of grade 12 in preparation Mrs. Demeritte has spent a lot of time By Vernique Russell for departure from high school and into the With less than two months remaining in preparing her students for life outside high “real world” were treated to a session on school, allowing them to experience the this school, the young people of North the importance of saving hosted by a repre- Abaco are encouraged to stay focused and work hard for success. Examinations are just around the corner and students are en- couraged to create time to study and revise their work before entering the examination arena. Only what you put in can come out; Students in Ms. Demeritte’s Religious therefore study hard and reach your goals. Studies Class learn the rigors and Remember, education unlocks the door to responsibitities of caring for a baby while they are still in school. A doll is being used Please see North Page 24 as a resource tool.

As part of the Religious Studies program, Ms. Demeritte’s students at S.C. Bootle High B & V Plaza - Don MacKay Blvd School dramatize a funeral and graveside scene. Tel: 367.2798 Fax: 367.5098 Page 22 The Abaconian May 1, 2007 More Letters to the Editor Wants to be informed all sides of any issue of discussion so I can sions are open, thoughtful and passionate. Letters From Page 9 “Be Informed” and decide what I want. Isn’t this what free speech is all about? Dear Editor: I read various other news sources (in- Sincerely, I’ve found the forum to be one of the Thank you for printing my letter. cluding this paper) about the Bahamas so I Rick and Tina Ferguson best online, interactive sources of informa- I am writing in response to the letter to consider myself to “Be Informed.” tion about Abaco, and if the ever-increas- the editor in the April 15, 2007, Abaconian Supports bulletin board One drawback to the various sources of ing membership numbers are any indica- from “Be Informed.” Dear Sir, information provided by “Be Informed” is tion, I’m not alone. The forum is a fun, I found the forum by accident (after read- I was saddened to see the anonymous let- that they would involve long distance calls, friendly community of locals, visitors, sec- ing a derogatory comment about the forum ter to your editor you recently printed re unreturned calls and/or unanswered e-mails ond homeowners and others, all of whom on another message board). one of the Internet-based bulletin boards. and you are still relying on someone else’s love and enjoy discussing Abaco. I have enjoyed reading the Abaco Mes- The writer was ill advised at best. This bul- opinion. For the most part, discussions revolve sage Board since Hurricane Floyd. I think letin board, like others about Abaco, pro- Tim Abbott around the usual tourism-related topics: both message boards are a place for people vides important, current info for tourists weather, what to pack, where to stay, how to say hello, talk about their vacations and Supports free speech especially, but also second homeowners and to get there, etc. Like Abaconian readers, seek advice. They provide fast and inex- Dear Editor, Bahamians about Abaco. It also allows for forum members are free to express their pensive communication. It is up to the reader In regards to Be Informed’s letter in last the free democratic exchange of ideas about opinions on any topic related to Abaco, pro- to “Be Informed” and decide if the infor- week’s paper, we take issue with the misin- Abaco and the Bahamas, just as been hap- vided the discussion is respectful. Naturally, mation given is to be disregarded or merits formation they are spreading about the fo- pening in the Bahamas in the recent runup as in any community, the discussion can further investigation. The forum has a more rum. to the May 2 election. While I disagree in occasionally become heated, but at the end liberal attitude that allows for a discussion The forum is a place where members can many regards with the writer, he or she of the day, we’re all friends and we all love of a wider range of topics. It segregates the freely discuss their love of Abaco on varied should have the right to send letter to your Abaco. topics and it clearly advises the reader of topics. Everyone has an opinion. While we Incorrect or out-of-date information is such content. I think it is important to know do not always agree on all things, discus- Please see Letters Page 23 always a risk when visiting online informa- tion sources. However, I can tell you that over the course of planning a Green Turtle Cay wedding from some distance away, I’ve received lots of helpful, timely and, most important, accurate information from forum members. In the meantime, I remain perplexed as to why this individual could be so threat- ened by a website that supports the free ex- change of ideas and information about Abaco. Sincerely yours, A. Diedrick [Editor’s note: The website added the text about the intimidation of the advertiser. We have been assured that it did not come from the individual on Abaco.] Supports the forum To Whom It May Concern, I am a relative newcomer as far as being a visitor to the beautiful islands of Abaco. It has made such an immediate impact with us that this May 2007 will be our third con- secutive trip. This time we have decided to stay on Great Guana Cay. I have utilized the forum website as a tool to plan our trip and as a resource re- garding the region and its weather and com- merce. It also has a definite entertainment value. I have passed this wonderful resource on to friends and people who express an interest in Abaco after hearing of our trips. During our past trips, as well as the up- coming one, we have used the services of Vintage Props and Jets, Dodge Cruising Guide, Nippers and have passed on the in- formation of Medjet Assist to my 77-year- old mother who accompanied us last year. We also use their link to find cottages and places to stay. I find it deeply disturbing that someone has taken it upon themselves to voice such a caustic and mean-spirited rant with the intent of bullying advertisers. It is totally misleading and without merit, and in my opinion, seems to have an air of unstable- ness about it. We do take notice of the comings and goings on the forum and it is with great concern that someone has caused such an adverse reaction. The forum is much more open-minded and allows certain freedoms of expression that are not found on the other Abaco board. I think its membership will continue to grow and flourish, despite the paranoid ramblings of a select few narrow-minded individuals. Patricia A. Puzo [Editor’s Note: We know and have con- tacted the person who was “intimidated” to remove their ad. No such statement was made but the “intimidation” was added by someone at the website.] May 1, 2007 The Abaconian Page 23 rina Point. Pathfinders From Page 1 Ashley Knowles attends Forest Heights More Letters to the Editor Academy and will be pursuing a degree in tral High School and hopes to attend the business management at Florida Southern College of the Bahamas where he will study all we meet to visit. In addition, this site University. Her parents are Craig and Linda culinary arts. He is the son of Donna Bur- Letters From Page 24 allows political questions to be answered Knowles of Hope Town. rows and Robert Sands. and allows any warts to show that may ex- Christine Fleurimond currently attends good paper which I am a subscriber to. She Tajah Deveaux attends Abaco Central ist. As a result of this rounded and uncen- Forest Heights Academy. She plans to at- or her should, as should be your editorial High School. She will be studying account- sored information being allowed, new visi- tend the College of the Bahamas where she policy, identify themselves. As a good men- ing at the College of the Bahamas. She is tors are assured that they are getting “the will study nursing. Her parents are Lacieuse tor once told me, “If you think it is impor- the daughter of Adamae Deveaux of real info” and not some sugar-coated ver- and Roalin Timothee of Treasure Cay. tant enough to put down on paper, you Murphy Town. sion. Because of this openness, this forum A reception for these new scholarship should be happy and proud to put your name Andre Singh currently attends Abaco has been growing by leaps and bounds. Sim- recipients and their families will be held on on it.” Central High School. He hopes to pursue ply put, people trust it. Any advertiser who June 3 at Abaco Beach Resort. The students’ A healthy exchange of different ideas is an architectural degree at City College in participates on this forum is obviously a dreams are being realized because of the good for the websites, good for newspa- New York. His parents are Partap and good business operator with nothing to fear generosity of individuals and businesses of pers like The Abaconian, good for the Ba- Gualty Singh of Marsh Harbour. but getting too busy. the Abaco community – thank you. Con- hamas and good for democracy. Sunlight Latonia King is a student at Abaco Cen- My wife and I have no financial ties to gratulations, new recipients – make us in business and politics is important. Anony- tral High School who will pursue a degree the forum whatsoever. We simply appreci- proud! mous letters defeat that sunlight. in banking and finance at the College of ate this type of operation and will come to I hope with my name “happily and the Bahamas. Her parents are Patrice Neely its defense when it is attacked by someone proudly” affixed below, you will print it. and Anthony King. Hints for Helping Our with a hidden agenda. The more successful Skip Hudgins Nickesia Jones is a graduate of Abaco this forum becomes, then the more visitors Environment [Editor’s Note: While we also prefer Central High School. She is studying biol- there will be in Abaco. We hope the Replace conventional lightbulbs signed letters, we will withhold names on ogy at York College in New York. Nickesia Abaconians think this is a good thing. request. We have concluded that more is is the daughter of Ingrid Gray of Marsh with florescent bulbs. Sincerely, gained by allowing unsigned letters than by Harbour. • uses 1/3 electricity Ken Parrott restricting them, However, we will not print Cheynea Turnquest currently attends • lasts 10 times longer [Editor’s Note: The advertiser who was letters that we do not know the writer or Forest Heights Academy and wants to pur- • generates only 30% of heat allegedly “intimidated” withdrew advertis- that there is a real person behind the name. sue a degree in accounting and photogra- • Saves more than $30 (in US) ing when shown negative aspects by two In small communities such as ours, it is too phy at the College of the Bahamas. She is other local business persons. That person over life time of bulb easy for neighbors and others to be offended the daughter of Camille Lowe of Casua- • much more expensive initially and ostracize those expressing their opin- reviewed the site and drew their own con- ions.] clusion. There was no local intimidation. That person was irate that the webmaster Appreciates forum (1) published the letter on the web without To the Editor, permission and (2) changed the tone of the My wife and I have been visiting Abaco letter inferring that the person had been in- since 1995. It is almost our exclusive vaca- timidated to withdraw their advertising.] tion destination. We rarely go anywhere else. At present, we both give and receive valuable information from the forum. This site is operated by Americans who also visit It Pays Abaco often. 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this revival is Can you stand to be blessed? Women’s Conference together to pray for our nation and ask God North From Page 21 This revival will also host a praise and wor- By Vernique Russell to have His way. Prayers were also lifted success. Hard work along with determina- ship session under the theme True Worship Friendship Mission in Cooper’s Town up for the election exercise and our lead- tion will guarantee your success. Stay fo- by an anointed music minister also from will host a Women Conference on May 10th ers, our youths and against violence during cused! Texas and a Psalmist from Georgia. Nightly and 11th at the church in Cooper’s Town. our democratic process. The pastor of End Church News services will begin at 7:30 p.m. on May The guest speaker for this conference is Time Harvest is Pastor Tyrone Mills. 14th- May 16th. The public is invited to be Min. Brenda Archer of Latter Rain Minis- Revival Revival services a part of these life-changing services. Cit- tries in Dundas Town and Min. Leonara By Vernique Russell By Vernique Russell ies of Refuge is located in Treasure Cay at Sands of Bethel Restoration in New Provi- Open Door Ministries in Fox Town held Cities of Refuge Non-Denomination and the Brent Lowe Plaza off the Sherlin Bootle dence. Registration forms are available at three nights of revival services with guest Restoration Ministries will host a Fun in Highway, one block south of the airport. the church and the fee is $25. Calling all speaker, Min. Thelma Gibson, from Grand the Park Day on May 5th. This event will The youth department of Cities of Ref- women throughout the island of Abaco to Bahama. The service offered those who at- take place at the Treasure Cay Park and will uge is calling all youths who do not have a come and be a part of these powerful two tended a time to move their hands in wor- begin at 11 am. The menu will include de- church home to be a part of their Youth nights of services. ship and praise. Open Door Ministries licious fry fish and pancake, chicken and Invasion. Youth Invasion will be held ev- Prayer for Our Nation thanks those who worshiped with them macaroni, conch fritter, sweet treats and ery Tuesday at the church. You can come By Vernique Russell making the revival a grand success. Rev. more. You are invited to come out and be a and be a part of an expressive and excited End Time Harvest in Crown Haven George Russell is the senior pastor of Open part of this fun venture. movement among the youth. We ask you to hosted a prayer services for our nation on Door Ministries. Cities of Refuge invites you to attend join them. Introducing youth invasion at May 1st at the church. Church members three nights of revival featuring Mrs. Sonia Cities of Refuge, you don’t want to miss from all the North end of the island came Flemings of Houston, Texas. The theme for this.

As part of the National Coastal Awareness Month program, the students of S.C. Bootle cleaned along a road leading to the North Abaco Public Beach. They cleaned out the garbage that had been thrown into a blue hole in the vicinity and cleaned the beach area. A representative from the Teachers and Salaried Credit Union spoke to grade 12 students The students did this as part of their “Adopt a Beach” program organized by the Ministry of S.C. Bootle High School about the improtance of saving. of Tourism and Friends of the Environment.

Frederick’s Agency Ltd. Custom’s Brokers Customs Brokerage Services For Relaxed Casual Dining at Great Prices Air and Sea Serving World Famous Grilled Food and Cocktails Import and Export Entries Located in Marsh Harbour on the water Serving all vessels from foreign ports OPEN 7 days - 11AM - until Queen Elizabeth Drive DAILY HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS!!! Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Tel (242) 367-2278 Tel: 242-367-2333 • Fax 242-367-3136 Email: [email protected] VHF 16 ‘Snappas’ May 1, 2007 The Abaconian Page 25 MP Christie commented on fishing rules By Julian Lockhart “The article said that there is no where amount of fish that can be removed, no without clearing in or out. Former Minister of Agriculture and else for Floridians to go, there are no fish spear fishing unless with a special license Former Prime Minister Perry Christie Marine Resources, the Hon. Leslie in Florida and people aren’t happy about and no conch at all on board a foreign- said, “I don’t expect ministers to cause Miller, made a number of comments in what was said. These guys have millions owned vessel or one where foreigners are people to take offense to their statements. January that more than offended the sports of dollars and they come over and spend fishing from. Mr. Eldon and others said When it comes down to the laws of The fishermen who frequent Abaco from the money in the hotels, they spend money they have no problem with the new regu- Bahamas, we have to make decisions that United States for pleasure and the numer- at the docks, they spend money at the bars lations, though some said they are a bit are best for the country. The best interest ous tournaments throughout the year. He and restaurants. They are insulted more severe and need to be clarified more. of the country may sometimes strike a bal- said the contribution to the Bahamian than anything else. No one was bothered If foreign sports fishermen decide to ance between ensuring that the country is economy by the sports fisherman is so about the rules, but by what was said. go elsewhere because of comments like protected and the fishing grounds are pro- negligible that it is not even worth con- Most people will abide by the rules. The those of Mr. Miller or the fishing regu- tected. But at the same time not to the sidering when it came to the impact of guys who come here and go fishing for lations being too severe, then a number point where we cut off our nose to spite the new fishing regulations on tourism. the tournaments catching dolphin and of businesses on Abaco will lose a major our face. We have to recognize that tour- Mr. Miller added there are a few other wahoo really slow them down. part of their yearly intake. Mr. Eldon said ism has played a major role in the growth places these avid boaters can go, but they “At the Palm Beach Boat Show people there are few people who would take ad- of our country and the quality of life to won’t go there because there is no place were telling me they didn’t care about the vantage of the fishing in the Bahamas and people. Leslie [Miller] has tried to con- else like The Bahamas in this hemisphere. rules it was just what was said about them. most are only going to take what they sult the actual fisherman in the decisions These comments and others have They don’t have to come here and the are supposed to. He added the majority he has made and we have to consult the brought an uproar from the boating com- average boat that comes here is 60 feet of the abuse is done by boats which come people who this will impact,” he con- munity and the local fishing guides as they and you have to be very careful what you over from Florida and run over to Bimini cluded. feel it will hurt tourism on Abaco. A num- say because people with money get in- or Memory Rock to fish and then go back ber of individuals at the first leg of the sulted real easy,” Mr. Eldon added. Bahamas Billfish Championships at the The new fishing regulations were put Boat Harbour Marina voiced their dis- in place to monitor the amount of fish pleasure. and marine resources that foreigners Bahamian boat captain Scott Eldon, could readily remove from Bahamian who was competing in the BBC, said, waters on a daily basis. It restricts the

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South From Page 18 Cays From Page 13 Save Abaco’s Marine Environment! drainage area in storms and prevents flood- tificate, presented in the reusable Green Save Abaco’s Marine Environment is not colourful donation container will be avail- ing of Sandy Point. The area provides a feed- Bags were much appreciated .What a just a plea - it is also one of Friends of the able for anyone wishing to support the pro- ing habitat for the endangered Bahama Par- great day to see what students who care Environment’s newest conservation efforts. gram. The program has just begun, but rot, and the development may cause dam- can do to save our most important fea- The idea of Save Abaco’s Marine Environ- Friends already has Sea Horse Boat Rent- age to soft and hard corals. ture -the Environment. Remember - we ment (SAME) came from Stafford als and Island Marine on board. With the Ms. Claridge noted that her concerns do not own the environment, we are only Patterson, owner and manager of Sea Horse help of Tim Higgs, Friends Board member mirror those of the Inter-American Devel- borrowing it from future generations! Boat Rentals in Marsh Harbour. Friends has and owner of Abaco Dive Adventures, the opment Bank, that the Bahamas needs an Grade 2 Spelling Bee supported marine conservation in the past program has been adapted for dive shops as Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plan. While Earth Day was going on, across by community education and by installing well. Froggies Out Island Adventures, She suggested that until implementation of town another hotly contested Spelling Bee moorings at local reefs. However, these Abaco Dive Adventures, Dive Guana, Dive such a plan, large-scale coastal develop- was taking place. Children and parents moorings are under constant need of repair. Abaco, Treasure Divers and Above & Be- ments should cease. It was these concerns work harder on these bees each year with Not only that, but our marine environment low Abaco are all participating! that prompted her to request a public meet- dedicated students setting their sights on is so important to the economy and culture We are very lucky that The Bahamas can ing in Sandy Point. a trophy, typically working up to six of The Bahamas that a lot more needs to be still boast a gorgeous marine environment, Responding to the letter, the developers months on word lists. This was the case done to protect it. but we are still under the influence of many held a town meeting in Sandy Point on April of our amazing Anna Albury and her The SAME program is appealing to lo- negative impacts. You may have heard the 12. The gathering of approximately 100 coach mother Teresa and aide Lindsey cal businesses to help Friends in a donation saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a people listened attentively as the develop- Brown. Anna is blind but is our shining collection program for a marine conserva- pound of cure.” Let’s step in before things ers made their address. They detailed the example of what ANY child can do with tion fund. Participating businesses will soon get worse. Let’s preserve our seas. plans of the development and informed the determination. Spelling loud and proud, be displaying a SAME poster, and a audience of their intent to make employ- Anna once again won Second Place and ment available to everyone who wants a job. proudly brought home her second trophy A concern outlined by Ms. Claridge was in Spelling Bees! Watch out, swimming addressed - the creation of a beach. Refer- Marine competitors - she also flies in the pool! ring to a map of Rocky Point, the devel- We are very proud of you, Anna, for your oper showed the previous existence of a Electronics never ending cheery disposition and the Capt. Pat and Ann McFaden beach. While Ms. Claridge had other con- way you take on life with a laugh. You cerns, the developer at the time was unable Factory authorized Sales, Service and Repair of: are an inspiration to us all! to provide her with responses. The last ques- tion of the evening posed by an eager young SIMRAD resident was, “When will the development begin?” In reply, the developer stated that they expected to begin within months. This excited the crowd who seemed to welcome the proposed development. F.C.C. Licensed, Factory Trained Technician Web: www.merlinsmarine.com Support the Cancer Society At the Jib Room. Marsh Harbour Marina E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 242-367-2163 Fax 242-367-3388 VHF CH 16 Tues - Fri 8-5 Donate Used Items to Be Sold in Their Thrift Shop • Call 367-3744 for info

Hotels and House Rental Agents + agents with multiple cottages and houses Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Lubbers Quarters Island-wide Abaco Listings Sea Level Cottages 4 hse 366-3121 Abaco Vacations + 800-633-9197 www.lubberslodging.com 7 hse - Daily Service - Bahamas Vacations + 800-462-2426 Man-O-War Abaco Bound + 242-367-5576 Island Home Rentals + 8 hse 365-6048 Between Marsh Harbour / Treasure Cay Casuarina Point Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 and Melbourne, Daytona Beach Different of Abaco 8 rm 20 cott 366-2150 Marsh Harbour area Fort Lauderdale Cherokee Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 Lee Pinder + 3 hse 366-2053 Abaco Real Estate + 6 hse 367-2719 Regardless of the Destination, Please Call Us Today Marina Albury Cottages 5 cottages 366-2075 Alesia’s 3 rms 367-4460 to Quote Your Next Trip at: Grand Cay Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 1-242-367-4852 or 1-242-365-8852 Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980 (Marsh Harbour Terminal) (Treasure Cay Terminal) Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 Green Turtle Cay 1-800-852-0275 (U.S. Only) • (386) 423-1773 • Fax (386) 423-1774 Cocobay Cottages 6 cott 365-5464 D’s Guest House 6 rms 3 367-3980 Island Properties + 34 hse 365-4047 Great Abaco Club + 12 hse 367-4151 E-mail: [email protected] • www.vpj.com Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 CHECK OUR WEBSITE BEFORE YOU PLAN YOUR NEXT TRIP Ocean Blue Properties + 30 365-4636 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 Regattas (Prev. Abaco Towns) 32 effic 367-0148 Guana Cay Moore’s Island Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott. 365-5137 Donna Sands + 12 hse 365-5195 Moore’s Is Bonefish Camp 8 rm 366-6334 Guana Beach Resort 6 units 365-5133 Sandy Point Guana Seaside 8 rm 7 cott 365-5106 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 Harbour View Haven 365-5028 Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 Ocean Frontier 519-389-4846 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 366-4477 Sea Shore Villas 365-5028 Spanish Cay Replace your old countertops Ward’s Landing 4 units 904-982-2762 Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 with locally made tops of Hope Town Treasure Cay Marble & Granite Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Bahama Beach Club 365-8500 Club Soleil 6 rm 1 cott 366-0003 Island Dreams + 45 hse 365-8507 Crystal Villas 6 villas 321-783-4576 Treasure Cay Resort 95 rms 365-8801 Elbow Cay Prop + 53 hse 366-0035 Wood Cay Hope T Harb Lodge 25 rm 366 0095 Tangelo Hotel 19 rm 3 villa365-2222 Hope T Hideaways + 63 hse 366-0224 Web Sites with Abaco Information Hope T Villas + 3 hse 366-0030 http://www.abaconian.com Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 http://www.abacoinet.com Sea Gull Cottages + 3 hse 366-0266 http.//www.abacoinfo.com Sea Spray Resort 5 villas 366-0065 http://www.abacos.com For More Information Tanny Key + 43 hse 366-0053 http://www.go-abacos.com Call 242-367-4726 Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 http://www.oii.net (Abaco Ace Hardware) http://www.bahamas.com Rev. Dec 06 Marsh Harbour, Abaco May 1, 2007 The Abaconian Page 27

Emergency Services Police - Marsh Harbour 367-2560 The following services are provided by volunteers Visitors’ Guide Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 Restaurants • Services • Transportation Fire - Dundas Town 367-2935 or 4935 Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 Compliments of The Abaconian Bonefish Guides Cherokee Fire - Green Turtle Cay 365-4133 Sandy Point Theodore Sawyer .... 366-2111 Fire - Man-O-War 365-6911 www.abaconian.com Patrick Roberts .... 366-4286 Will Sawyer ...... 366-2177 BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16 Area code 242 unless noted otherwise Nicholas Roberts Marty Sawyer ...... 366-2115 Hope Town 366-0500 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Derrick Gaitor Noel Lowe ...... 366-2107 Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749 Ferry Schedules • Departure times shown • Daily service unless noted Ferdinand Burrows366-4133 Randy Sawyer ...... 366-2284 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War - 20 minutes from Crossing Beach Vernal Burrows Casaurina Point Marsh Harbour to Guana Cay - 40 minutes Kendall White Junior Albury ...... 366-3058 Medical Services Abaco Ferry Service MH/HT One way $15 / RT $20 • Children 6 - 12 half fare, Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 Budy Pinder ...... 366-2165 Abaco Family Medicine Marsh Harbour . 367-2295 Marsh Harbour > Hope Town 7:00am 8:50 10:10 12: pm 1:55 3:15 5:10 Floyd Burrows ..... 366-4175 Hope Town Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic ...... 367-0020 (Limited Sunday Schedule) Return 8:10 am 9:30 10:50 2:35 pm 3:55 5:50 Links Adderly ...... 366-4335 Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0234 Marsh Harbour Medical Centre ...... 367-0049 Marsh Harbour > White Sound 7am 12pm 3:15 Return 7:40 1:10 4:25 Valentino Lightbourne North Abaco Government Clinic Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2510 Ricky Burrows ..... 366-4233 O’Donald McIntosh ..477-5037 Corbett Clinic Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 367-0290 • VHF Ch. 16 Marsh Harbour > Hope Town 7:15 am 9 10:30 12:15 pm 2 4 5:45 Marsh Harbour Pope McKenzie ...... 477-5894 Government Clinic Cooper‘s Town ...... 365-0300 Return 8 am 9:45 11:30 1:30 pm 3 4 5 6:30 Jody Albury ...... 375-8068 Orthnell Russell ...... 365-0125 Government Clinic Green Turtle Cay...... 365-4028 Marsh Harbour > Man-O-War 10:30 am 12:15 pm 2:30*(M-Sat) 4 5:45* Terrance Davis .... 367-4464 Alexander Rolle ...... 365-0120 Government Clinic Hope Town ...... 366-0108 Return 8 am 11:30 1:30 pm 3:15* (M-Sat) 4:30 Buddy Pinder ...... 366-2163 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 Government Clinic Sandy Point ...... 366-4010 Marsh H. > Guana Cay (& Scotland Cay with advance notice) from Conch Inn * Not on Sundays Justin Sands ...... 367-3526 Green Turtle Cay Government Clinic Fox Town...... (6:45am - Union Jack Dock) 10:30 1:30 pm 3:30 5:45 Danny Sawyer ..... 367-3577 Ronnie Sawyer ...... 365-4070 Return 8 am 11:30 2:30 pm 4:45 6:30 Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Jeff Survance ...... 365-4040 Same day fare • Adult prepaid oneway $16 / Round Trip $22, • • Kids 6-11 half, Under 6 free Taxi Cab Fares for one or two passengers Man-O-War Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Plus extra for each passengers above two Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 • VHF Ch 16 David Albury ...... 365-6059 • Between Marsh Harbour Airport and: Green T Cay to Treasure Cay Airport 8 am 9 11 12:15 1:30 3 4:30 Crossing Rocks Ferry Dock or Murphy Town to Ammons Dr ...... $12 + $3 T Cay Airport to Green T Cay 8:30 am 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5 Tony Russell ...... 366-3259 Bristol Cellers thru A. Beach Hotel or Gov’t dock thru New Plymouth one way adult $10 (Children $7) • Round trip $15 • Extra to some G T Cay docks Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 Dove Plaza, Stop Light or Sawyer’s Market ...... $10 + $2 Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 VHF Ch 16 To Abaco by land and sea from Florida • Take Discovery Cruise Gov’t Clinic thru Western Auto ...... $ 6 + $2 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday Lv 12 & returns 4:45 p.m. $25 RT Line (954-971-7347) from Ft. Lauderdale or CloudX ferry (866-473-3779) from Gov. freight dock through Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Wed 9:30 am, return 4:30 pm $35 RT West Palm Beach to Freeport •Bus to McLeans Town • Ferry to Crown Haven • Murphy Town to Shell Sta ...... $14 + $4 T Cay to Guana Cay Sunset Cruise - Fr $25 , call for time Pelican Shores to Frankie Russel house ...... $14 + $4 Bus to Green Turtle Ferry or Marsh Harbour •Taxi to Marsh Harbour ferry dock Eastern Shores to Peas & Rice house ...... $14 + $4 Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama - • Ferry to Hope Town, Man-O-War or Guana Cay Beyond Russell house or Peas & Rice house ...... $16 + $5 Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. -Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm Great Cistern ...... $20 + $5 McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - return Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Restaurant Guide Spring City ...... $15 + $5 Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Snake Cay ...... $35 + $10 Fare $45 OW / $90 RT • Children half fare • Call Abaco 365-2356 for information Treasure Cay ...... $60 + $ 10 Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals. (Based on dinner entree range) Casuarina Point ...... $60 + $10 + Picnic tables & restroom only ‡ Provides ride from town Treasure Cay Airport or Bah Palm Shores ...... $70 + $ 10 Bahamas Ferries Sandy Point to Nassau under 4 Hr. Call Sandy Point 366-4119 Marsh Harbour Little Harbour or Cherokee ...... $80 + $10 or Marsh Harbour 367-5250 for sailing dates • Adults $95 RT, $55 OW • Cars & trucks Anglers ...... $$$ ...... 367-2158 Crossing Rocks ...... $100 + $10 Curly Tails ...... $$$ ...... 367-4444 Sandy Point ...... $135 + $10 Islander Express - Bus - M Harbour & Sandy Point -call 366-4444 or 457-9958 Gino’s ...... $ ...... 367-2002 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Enovahs Bus Service - Hourly bus through Murphy Town, Dundas Town & Marsh Harbour to Ferry Golden Grouper ...... $ ...... 367-2301 Ab Beach Hotel thru Wally’s & Eastern Shore ...... $ 2 each dock. Spring City early morning & late afternoon. Jib Room ...... $ 3 each Everyone Hummingbird ...... $$ ...... 367-2922 Solomon’s Super Center ...... $5 + $3 The Great Abaco Express Marsh Harbour bus to N Abaco • Call 367-2165 Jamie’s Place ...... $ ...... 367-2880 reads The Stop Light, Dove Plaza, Gov’t dock ...... $ 6 + $3 Lv Marsh H. 5 am & 12:30 pm, connect with ferry to Grand Bahama & bus to Freeport Jib Room ...... $$ ...... 367-2700 Government Freight Dock ...... $ 7 + $3 Lv Crown Haven 9:30 am & 5:30 pm bringing ferry passengers to Marsh Harbour Abaconian Gov.Clinic, W. Auto or Nat. Insurance ...... $ 9 + $3 Kentucky Fried Chicken...... 367-2615 Mother Merle restaurant ...... $10 + $3 Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 Waiting time $20 per hour, $10 per half hour Pop’s Place ...... $ ..... + .... 367-3796 Children under three - free • Caged pets - as people Sapodilly’s ...... $$$ ...... 367-3498 Luggage $1.00 each over four, Surf boards $4.00 ea. Sea Shells ...... $ ...... 367-4460 • Between Treasure Cay Airport and: Effective 13 Nov 05 Snack Shack ...... $ ..... + .... 367-4005 Treasure Cay Resort ...... $20 + $5 Points of Interest Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Carts Snappas ...... $ ...... 367-2278 Madeira Park ...... $14 + $4 Albert Lowe Museum...... Green Turtle Cay Rentals * Marsh Harbour Green Turtle Cay ferry dock ...... $8 + $4 A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Subway ...... 367-2798 Moxy ...... $18 + $5 Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibitsGreen Turtle Cay B & B Boat Rentals ...... 367-7368 Wallys ...... $$$ ...... 367-2074 Bahamas Star farm ...... $24 + $5 Memorial Sculpture Garden ...... Green Turtle Cay Dundas Town Sand Banks ...... $24 + $5 Bargain Car Rentals ...... 367-0500 Joe’s Creek, Leisure Lee ...... $44 + $10 Wyannie Malone Historical Museum ...... Hope Town Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Mother Merle’s ...... $$ Black Wood ...... $18 + $5 Elbow Cay Light Station ...... Hope Town Concept Boat Rentals ...... 367-5570 Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ...... $37 + $5 Walk to & swim onMermaid Reef off M Harb. Pelican Shore Laysue Boat Rentals ...... 367-4414 Hope Town Cedar Harbour ...... $55 + $5 Drive to & swim in Blue Hole off Treasure Cay farm road Pier One Boat Rentals ...... 367-3587 Abaco Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-0133 Wood Cay ...... $60 + $5 Power Cat Boat Rentals ...... 367-4620 Cap’n Jacks ...... $ ...... 366-0247 Mount Hope ...... $65 + $5 Abaco Marinas - Slips Fuel Phone Quality Star Texaco Cars ...... 367-2979 Harbour’s Edge ...... $$ ...... 366-0087 Fox Town ...... $70 + $5 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Crown Haven ...... $75 + $5 Walker’s Cay H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$ ...... 366-0095 Marsh Harbour Airport ...... $75 + $10 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars 367-4643 Munchies ...... $ ..... + .... 366-0423 Walker’s Cay - ...... Closed Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 T Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $65 + $10 Sea Spray ...... $$ ..... ‡ .... 366-0065 Green Turtle Cay Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 T C Hotel to G Turtle Ferry (Blue Hole $24) ...... $18 + $ 5 Man-O-War T C Hotel to Bonefish Marles ...... $22 + $5 Bluff House ...... 45 ...... F .... 365-4200 Sea Star Car Rentals...... 367-4887 T C Hotel to Joe’s Creek ...... $35 + $5 Green Turtle Club ..... 32 ...... F .... 365-4271 Wilmac Car Rentals ...... 367-4970 or 367-4313 Hibiscus ...... 365-6380 T C Hotel to Moxey ...... $16 + $5 Black Sound Marina . 15 ...... 365-4531 Green Turtle Cay Island Treats Snack Bar ...... 365-6501 T C Hotel to Banyan Bch Club XX ...... $6 + $3 Other Shore Club...... 12 ...... F .... 365-4195 Bay Street Rentals...... 477-5300 365-4070 Guana Cay Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ...... $75 + $10 Abaco Yacht Service 10 ...... F .... 365-4033 Brendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental .. 365-4411 Blue Water Grill...... $$$ ...... 365-5230 Treasure Cay C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Grabbers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5133 Airlines Serving Abaco Treasure Cay Marina150 ...... F .... 365-8250 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4655 Guana Seaside ...... $$$ ...... 365-5106 Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is ...... 367-2266 Man-O-War Donnie’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-4119 Nippers ...... $$$ ...... 365-5143 Air Florida - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-5599 Man-O-War Marina ... 26 ...... F .... 365-6008 Loggerhead Boat Rental...... 365-5461 Orchid Bay ...... 265-5175 Air Sunshine - Ft. Lauderdale ...... 367-2800 New Plymouth Cart Rentals . 365-4188 or 4149 Treasure Cay American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Marsh Harbour Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Florence’s Cafe ...... $ Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud ...... 367-2095 Boat Harbour Marina183 ...... F .... 367-2736 Sea Side Carts ...... 477-5497 Coconuts ...... Continental Connection - Miami Conch Inn ...... 75 ...... F .... 367-4000 T & A Cart Rentals ...... 375-8055 Harbour Cafe ...... $ ...... 365-8635 Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach ...... 367-3415 Harbour View Marina 36 ...... F .... 367-2182 Guana Cay Fla Coastal Airlines - Vero B & Ft Lauderdale ...... 367-0179 Marsh Harbour Marina52 F 367 2700 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Hudson’s Delight ...... $ ...... 365-8648 Island Express - Ft Lauderdale ...... 367-0169- Hope Town Dive Guana Boats & bikes...... 365-5178 Spinnaker Restaurant ... $$$ ...... 365-8469 Major’s Air Service - Freeport ...... 367-4826 Hope Town Marina .... 16 ...... 366-0003 Man-O-War Touch of Class ...... $$$ ...... 365-8195 Southern Air - Nassau ...... 367-2498 Hope Town Hideaways ...... 366-0224 Conch Pearl Boat Rentals ...... 365-6059 Green Turtle Cay Twin Air Calypso - Fort Lauderdale ...... 367-0140 Island Treasures Cart Rentals ...... 365-6072 Bluff House ...... $$$ ...... 365-4200 USAir - Ft. Laud and W. Palm Bch ...... 367-2231 Lighthouse Marina ...... 6 ...... F .... 366-0154 Jolly Roger Bistro ...... $$ ...... 365-4200 Vintage Props & Jets - New Smyrna B...... 367-4852 Sea Spray ...... 50 ...... F .... 366-0065 Ria-Mar Golf Cart Rentals ...... 365-6024 Yellow Air Taxi - Ft Lauderdale ...... 954-359-0292 Spanish Cay Water Ways Boat Rent .. 357-6540 & 365-6143 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$ ...... 365-4271 Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida Spanish Cay Marina . 75 ...... F .... 365-0083 Hope Town Harvey’s Island Grill ...... $$ ...... 365-4389 Abaco Air ...... 367-2266 Guana Cay Bike Shop Bicycle Rentals ...... 366-0292 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$ ...... 365-4287 Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals ...... 366-0380 Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-3450 Orchid Bay ...... 32 ...... F .... 365-5175 McIntosh’s Restaurant .... $$ ...... 365-4625 Hope Town Cart Rentals...... 366-0064 Boats can clear Customs at Green Turtle Cay, Plymouth Rock Cafe ...... 365-4234 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour Rooster’s Rest ...... $$ ...... 365-4066 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Dive Shops Sundowners ...... 365-4060 J R’s Cart Rental ...... 366-0361 Above & Below, Marsh Harbour ...... 367-0350 Tours & Excursions H Cafe Open Nights Only Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 366-0023 Wrecking Tree Restaurant Abaco Dive Adventures, Marsh Harbour .... 367-2963 Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour 367-2936 Harbour Café (ferry dock) . $ ..... + .... 365-8635 Above & Below • Marsh Harbour 367-0350 T & N Cart Rentals ...... 366-0069 Dive Abaco 1978, Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2787 Treasure Cay Sandy Point Dive Abaco 1978, Marsh Harbour 367-2787 Froggies, Hope Town...... 366-0431 Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Nancy’s ...... Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay ...... 365-8465 Brendals Dive • Green Turtle Cay 365-4411 Cas’s Carts ...... 365-8771 Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 Treasure Cay Adventures ...... 365-8111 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope T 366-0024 Claridge’s Cart Rentals ...... 365-8248 Rickmon Bonefish Lodge...... 366-4477 Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay ...... 365-4411 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope T 366-0431 Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Dive Guana ...... 365-5178 JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8465 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Please bring errors & revisions to our attention - Rev 15 Mar 07 Page 28 The Abaconian May 1, 2007 VOLUME 15, NUMBER 9, MAY 1st, 2007 Marsh Harbour Hosts Sailing Regatta Sunfish and Optimists Compete in Homer Lowe Memorial Regatta By Julian Lockhart It couldn’t be a more fitting ending for the 17th Annual Homer Lowe Memorial Regatta than for Mr. Lowe’s son, Jimmie Lowe, to win the largest regatta they have held on Abaco, even though he was sailing in a borrowed Sunfish. Mr. Lowe has won before but said with all of the boats that showed up this year, it made it even more special as he held off 25 other Sunfish to win. Finishing second in the Sunfish class was George Damianos from Nassau, and Jim Kaighin from Abaco fin- ished third. Forty-five boats in the Sunfish and Opti- mist classes took place in the one-day re- gatta on April 28th in the harbour of Marsh Harbour. The base for the regatta was Snappas Bar and Grill. Mr. Lowe said, “I have won it quite a few times before, but it is great to win it again. We had 25 Sunfish out there, the larg- est Sunfish fleet we have had in Marsh Harbour and so it is good to be able to win it. The most pleasurable thing about this re- gatta is we have had as few as six or seven A total of 45 Sunfish and Optimists competed in the harbour of Marsh Harbour on April 28. Sailors came from several Abaco towns boats at this regatta and we had 43 today. and from Nassau, freeport and the States for the 17th annual Homer Lowe Memorial Regatta. Mr. Lowe’s son, Jimmie Lowe, was the overall winner of the regatta. In first place in the Optimist class was Danny deCardenas, also from Nassau. Please see Sunfish Page 2

Abaco Observes Earth Day Church Leaders Break Ground By Mirella Santillo While judges were going around to ex- April 27th was observed as Earth Day on amine the exhibits to grade them, Mrs. Abaco and to celebrate the occasion Friends Lindsey McCoy of Friends asked the stu- of the Environment in partnership with the dents to think of at least one thing they could Ministry of Tourism organized a seminar for do to save the earth. They were subsequently all the school children of Abaco. Earth Day quizzed for their answers towards the end is to be a global reminder of the importance of the morning. of saving the environment and is observed Most of the exhibits were very creative worldwide. such as the one put together by Hope Town The function, which took place at New Upper Primary called Cross Harbour Edi- Visions Ministries, was designed as a learn- tion of Trivial Pursuit. This brain storm of ing experience but also as a fun event. The 4th grade teacher Nancy Burnett and parent students from Abaco Central Primary Bonnie Hall, this game gathered a crowd of School, Hope Town Primary, Man-O-War young players and rewarded Hope Town’s Primary, Cyber Learning Center, St. Francis Upper Primary School with the first prize de Sales, Wesley College, S.C. Bootle High for that age category. Cyber Learning Cen- School and Forest Heights Academy were ter produced a project related to Parks and among the schools which attended and had Protected Areas, while Central Abaco Pri- prepared environment-related projects to be entered into a competition.. Please see Earth Day Page 15

Victory Tabernacle Church broke ground for its new building on April 29. The building is on the last cross road in Murphy Town. Pastor A.B. Lewis is shown in the center S.C. Bootle Performs for Judges while his wife and other ministers look on. See story on page 23. SGCR Will Make UN Presentation Save Guana Cay Reef Association has The attending members from Save Guana been invited to send delegates to the United Cay Reef have been accredited and will join Nations Commission that will be discussing the historic meeting attended by other mem- Sustainable Development in third world ber nations from around the world, UN agen- countries at their New York City offices in cies, international funding agencies, the pri- early May. vate sector and the press. Global mangrove The Guana Cay Association began their protection will be a central issue, and Alfredo fight in early 2005 and are still fighting to Quarto, the President of Mangrove Action save their tiny island from what they see as Project will join SGCR to speak on behalf over development destruction. They are now of mangrove protection in the Bahamas and widely recognized in The Bahamas as the the Caribbean. The Association will present grass roots non-governmental organization videos, scientific documentation and photo- opposing the Baker’s Bay Club Development graphic evidence of their concerns about S.C. Bootle students demonstrated their talents for the adjudicators of the National on Great Guana Cay’s pristine northeastern unchecked development from islands Arts Festival when they visited the school. Students who are selected will go to Nassau end. The Save Guana Cay Reef Association to perform in a national competition. The adjudicators visited several government (SGCR) is now pushing for environmental schools on Abaco. See story on page 8 Please see SGCR Page 22 protection laws for the entire Bahamas. Page 2 The Abaconian May 1, 2007 Sports News

the regatta; but because of time restraints, Sunfish sailors from Abaco Optimist sailors from Abaco Regatta From Page 1 the intense heat and the lack of a consis- 3rd Jim Kaighin 7th Dylan Thompson tently strong wind, the regatta was confined Also to have all the kids out here, we had 5th Andrew Wilhoyte 9th Noah Albury to five races instead. All of the competitors 22 kids out there, which is great. It is even 6th Dwayne Wallas 10th Tristan Albury were noticeably burned and all admitted to more special since it is honoring my father. 8th Matthew McCoy 11th Ben Patterson being extremely exhausted after hours of I am pretty active with the kids program 18th Christian Wilhoyte 12th Shannon Thompson consistent sailing. and anyone should come and see this re- 19th Jody Lowe 14th Stony Lowe Winning the Optimist class was Danny gatta and see what the entire effort is about,” 22nd Joe Thompson 16th Nicole Maltarp deCardenas, who had to do some nifty sail- he added. 19th Candice Trembley Sailors from Abaco, New Providence, ing during the last race to hold off second those from New Providence and Grand and Grand Bahama and as far away as place winner Shaquille Dean for the vic- Bahama at the Abaco Karate Academy Tour- Importers and Cuddles Gift Store. Canada tacked in and out of buoys in the tory. Finishing third was Bianca Wagner- nament on April 14. The Abaco tournament Sensei Toote said, “I am quite pleased harbour to complete five races. Illing, all from Nassau. is one of six on the Bahamas circuit during with the turnout from Freeport and Nassau. Mr. Lowe said with the number of boats Abaco hosts Karate the year and 14 competitors came from the I am pleased with this competition because karate clubs in New Providence and nine continuously rising each year they are prov- tournament at our last tournament two months ago our ing that more children are taking an interest from the karate clubs on Grand Bahama. students didn’t do quite well at all. We are By Julian Lockhart in sailing. There were 26 Sunfish boats and The tournament was held at the New Vi- Only days after 20 Karate students re- 19 Optimists and more than half of the com- sion Ministries building and was sponsored ceived their new belts, Sensei Churton Toote Please see Sports Page 18 petitors were under 18. by Price Right, Marsh Harbour Exporters/ saw his dojo more than hold its own against There were supposed to be seven legs of

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Abaco High School St. Francis de Sales ended up fourth with to compete in the under-20 age group. The the primary school meet. The girl who won 253 points. Also competing was Agape athletes from Moore’s Island proved that they the 1,200 meters is in sixth grade. That was Track Meet Christian School, Forest Heights Academy can compete with those from the big island the strongest division that we had. This By Julian Lockhart and Long Bay School. on Abaco. They just need the opportunity, speaks much to the amount of talent here in The S.C. Bootle High School Dolphins The student athletes competed in three equipment and facilities for training. They this school. We knew we were going to get track and field team took the early lead on different age groups - under-20, under-17 garnered two of the trophies for top athletes a couple of medals but I didn’t expect them day one of the Abaco High School Track and under-15. in individual divisions. Prestina Knowles was to perform that well. Another surprise was and Field Meet and never let up as they Dolphins’ coach Donnavette Martin said, top athlete in the under-15 girls division and the under-20 kids in the field events and held off a hard charging Abaco Central High “I feel good that we won. We have done okay the top performer in the under-20 boys divi- how well they did,” she added. to win the two-day meet on March 15-16 at and I feel we still could have done better. My sion was Ashbon Culmer. Abaco Central felt it had the team to win the Murphy Town Park. girls dominated and that is definitely what The Moore’s Island All-age School prin- the entire meet and principal Kendris Hield The Dolphins dominated the girls divi- won it for us. Our girls are much stronger cipal, Ms. Ruthmae Rolle, said, “I was very, said S.C. Bootle just got away. It will be sions and that made the difference as they than the guys because we have more girls very proud of the girls because a number of finished with 979 points, 70 points ahead that are willing to put in the effort than the them were sixth graders and you will see Please see School Page 6 of Abaco Central that finished second with guys. Our females dominated in total and our some of them again if we make it over to 907 points. Finishing third was Moore’s under-20 males dominated,” she added. Island All-age School with 337 points and Despite only traveling with 20 student athletes, Moore’s Island proved to be quite formi- dable and anni- hilated the field in the girls under-15 division. The prob- lem for Moore’s Island in competing with the other 115 lll 90 lll 75 two govern- The 1.5L OptiMax ment schools was their lack Combining the best of both the 2 and 4-Stroke worlds, the of numbers as new 1.5 Litre OptiMax delivers low-emissions technology with the school goes 2-Stroke performance.Up to 45% better fuel economy For the seventh consecutive year S.C. Bootle Dynamic Dolphins have up only to Lighter than 4-Strokes dominated the Inter-school Track and Field Competition held in Murphy grade 10. The Town in March. All the high schools on Abaco participated including school did not Ph : 242-367-2326 l 367-5960 Moore’s Island. S.C. Bootle student Julian Cornish is shown receiving have enough one of the many medals won by the school. senior students

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Central was their female divisions, compil- division titles as Shane Jones captured the School From Page 4 “no prisoners” and that is exactly what he ing such little points that they were not able under-15 boys crown and Andrew McIn- did as his school dominated the Abaco Pri- the last time so long as he is principal that to make up for the dominance in the male tosh the under-17 boys division. mary School Track and Field Meet held on the school lost. The downfall for Abaco divisions. The school did win two to athlete The under-17 girls division was won by April 25-26 at the Murphy Town Sports Anquanique Huyler from S.C. Bootle and Facilities. Mr. Victor has the advantage of also from the Dolphins, Cyndea Parker won having the largest primary school in Abaco, the under-20 girls division. but said size is only one factor. He still had Mr. Hield said, “Everybody wants to be to train his athletes and they went out and number one and I believe Abaco Central High performed great. Central Abaco Primary School could have been number one, but we won six of the eight most outstanding ath- had some misfortunes. I commend S.C. letes during the two-day meet and just barely Bootle on the work they have done and I com- missed out on winning the other two. mend also all the private schools for coming Mr. Victor said, “I am disappointed we out as well as the government schools. didn’t win all eight, but other than that I “S.C. Bootle, you have to look out be- feel good that we won six out of eight. In cause we were right on your tail. All we Central Pines there is a hill and we did a lot have to do is get up on our girls and get of training on that hill. I expected them to them going. I am sure that next year we are do well and they expected to do well. I am going to be number one. I congratulate S.C. Forest Heights students Danielle Moss and Nicole Maltarp explain their environmental very proud of them. Being the largest school Bootle for their hard work but understand survey project to students at the National Coastal Awareness Competition held in Nassau. on the island I have a lot to pick from and I that next year the crown is not their own,” Entries in primary, junior high and senior high categories came in from eight different expect us to win meets like these,” he added. he concluded. islands. Winning the under-8 boys was Ricardo Abaco Primary Fawkes who won the 400-metre and fin- ished second in the 75m. Central Abaco Track Meet Primary won both the under-10 girls and By Julian Lockhart Central Abaco Primary’s track and field Please see School Page 8 coach Geoffrey Victor said he came to take

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Green Turtle Cay-#5532- 2 This CBS 3 bed 2 bath home features 1,600 sq.ft of living bed/2 bath beach house on Bita •Bahama Palm Shores - #5742- Beachfront lot 200 x 416 Green Turtle Cay, Big Bluff- space. It was built in 1999 and very well-kept. Located Bay. Central A/C, fully #5878 1/2 acre + waterfront equipped kitchen & much more. Offered at US$550,000.00 across from the community boat ramp. Also features 1x 6 •Or split lot in half 100 x 416 lot, ideal lot for house & Great rental history – Offered at dock- Offered at v.joint cypress ceilings, ceramic tiles and utility room. $995,000.00 Call Chris Offered at US$300,000.00 - Being sold furnished. Priced to sell!$299,000 Call Mailin Call Mailin $476,000.00- Call Chris

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GTC Beach House #5777- Leisure Lee-#5739 A lovely 3 3 bed/3 bath w/ loft. 2 Treasure Cay- #5740 Turtle Rocks- Multi family lot, bed, 2 bath canal front home. Yellowwood- 2H- # 5484- bed/1bath below. Wrap Beachfront 2 bed/2bath villa 27,507 sq.ft., power & cable to 37,368 sq.ft., featuring 184’ on around porches, generator, Features 57’ dock and over with a "Lagoon" style boundary, beach access, the Atlantic rocky shoreline, water maker,central A/C. 17,000 sq.ft of property. Common swimming pool. Offered at $85,000.00 minutes away from Cherokee 1.6 acres. $1,850,000.00 - Beach Access $790,000.00- Call $636,000 Call Chris. Call Chris Mailin Sound and Winding Bay. $265,000.00 –Call Mailin

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4.673 acres, approx. 600 ft Green Turtle Cay- 1.6 acre Manjack Cay - 10 acres sea to sea. of harbour front in Pelican Bahama Palm Shores- Man-O-War Cay # 5509 – 3bed/ beachfront lot located on the Beautiful beachfront at both sides. 3bath, two story home near Shores area with a deep •Vacant lot, approx. 1/4 acre most beautiful beach on the & protected anchorage. Great Atlantic Ocean. Upstairs loft, water dock. Property in size, two blocks from the features main residence, island. Approx. 130’ on the development property – Offered at 17.5 KW generator, outdoor beach. $30,000.00 Call Lee patios, basement,manicured lawn. several guest cottages and beach and 560’ deep. $2,000,000.00 –Call one of our •Two side by side vacant lots, $750,000.00-Call Mailin more US$4,500,000-Call $820,000.00 –Call Chris agents today. $30,000.00 each- Call Mailin Mailin

•Green Turtle Cay, Coco Bay- ¼ acre vacant lot, ocean views- $150,000.00 (NEW LISTING) . •Green Turtle Cay, Coco Bay- vacant lot, beach access, 9000 sq.ft. - $89,000.00 (UNDER CONTRACT) •Green Turtle Cay, Island Reach- vacant lot,16,390 sq.ft., 106’ on Sea of Abaco, Beautiful views & sunsets. $450,000.00 (NEW LISTING) *Long Beach- vacant lot,1/4 acre in size, beach access, $50,000.00 (REDUCED) *Casuarina Point- vacant lot in quiet community, 10,000 sq.ft and situated across from the canal.-$80,000 Bahama Palm Shores - #5670 – 3 *Sand Banks- Canal property, small home, mature fruit trees. Very private. Lots also available –Call for bed, 4,876 sq ft island home on 2 acre lot with 220’ of beachfront, details. generator and pool. $995,000.00- *Bahama Coral Island-vacant property in Bahama Coral Island, financing available-Call for details. Call Mailin Page 8 The Abaconian May 1, 2007 More School News

in the under-12 boys division by winning tion through track and field. It is the train- committee of five adjudicators traveled to School From Page 6 the 1200 and 400m. ing, working with the kids, trying to edu- Abaco over the week of April 22nd to view boys division as Kevantia Reckley was first Frank Hepburn feels there is a bright fu- cate parents and train them all in the right talents prepared by the local students and in the 100m and 200m and finished second ture once again for Abaco track and field way now. As we progress, we have to get adults. They travel all over the Bahamas to in the long jump and Kyle Smith was first with the strong performances from a num- professional coaches,” he added. see what talents the various islands have. in the 100m and 200m. ber of athletes during the two-day meet. This The only facilities to compete on in Abaco All of the pieces performed whether they Shavesse Eyma captured the under-12 is where Olympic medalists Savatheda is the track at the Murphy Town Sports be songs, dances, skits, drama or poetry girls division by winning the 100m and fin- Fynes and Troy McIntosh got their start as Facilities, and it is far from ideal for young must be the original work of a Bahamian. It ishing third in the 200m. In a second clean they went on to represent the Bahamas at athletes to be running and jumping on the is a great way for talented Bahamians to be sweep, Central Abaco Primary won both the highest levels. However, it starts with hard concrete surface. Injuries are definite seen, heard and travel the world. the boys and girls division in the under-14 proper training, good coaching and solid diet in a number of these young athletes future Eight fifth and sixth grade students made age group as Samantha Miller won the 400m from when they are in primary school so it if they continue training and competing and up the group that performed from Central and the long jump and finished second in carries on throughout their career. substandard facilities. Abaco Primary School. They performed the 100m. Delano Davis was first in the Mr. Hepburn said, “I was very im- Mr. Hepburn said the facilities have to two group pieces and several students per- 100m, 400m and the long jump. pressed. I have seen outstanding perfor- get better, and there has been a promise to formed individual pieces. At the end of their Winning the other two most outstanding mances; and if not records, close to record upgrade the facilities that are already in presentations, the students heard critiques athlete crowns were Maija Miller from Fox breaking performances by some of the ath- place. He said, “We are working with what from Ms. Cartwright, who critiqued them Town Primary in the under-8 division as letes. There is a future, and I see hope for we have but definitely on the drawing board on spoken pieces and Mr. Adderley, who she won the 75m and 400m and Rocky Louis many of these kids achieving a free educa- there must be facilities.” critiqued them on their singing. The stu- National Arts Festival dents were given distinction and merit rat- ings. Preliminaries The Committee members visited Abaco By Samantha V. Evans Central High School on this same day where The National Arts Festival is a presti- more than ten students performed for them gious performing arts festival that the Cul- in areas including dance, song and instru- tural Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Office holds every year. The Please see School Page 9 Caribbean Marine Constructionuctionuction DOCK BUILDING SPECIALIST l COMMERCIAL DOCKS l BOAT LIFTS l PRIVATE DOCKS l SEA WALL CONSTRUCTION l DOCK DEMOLITION & REMOVAL Central Abaco Primary School dominated the Abaco Primary Track and Field Competition Office Tel: 367.4842 Cellular: 357.6564 held in Murphy Town on April 25 and 26. P.O.Box AB-20757, Marsh Harbour LIGHTING SHOWROOM NOW OPEN

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is only in grade seven. Young Sontonyo stated that they have never heard such an this school included: Astin Roberts, Rich- Please see School Page 8 Stuart is well on his way and may very well arrangement before. They admired his ard Bain, and Ramon Nottage on the trum- mental pieces. Music teacher at the school be invited to Nassau to showcase his talents pulse and the crispness of his sound. He pet, Albert Russell on the keyboard, Miss Pauline Brice stated that one of the on the Tom Tom drum. The Committee received a rating of high distinction. What Ramando Fawkes with a solo drum perfor- students was named as being the best drum- rated his style as unique and outstanding. an honor for such a young, talented Abaco Please see School Page 10 mer in the Bahamas in his category and he They absolutely loved his arrangement and student. Other persons to perform from

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WOW! furnished. EXC. $882,000 FGS Canal front condo and cottage units with MLS $2,500,000 + 7.5% closing available boat slips Downstairs unit 3 bed / 2 bath with den/ Starting at $680,000 +14%closing optional 4th bed. Completely and tastefully “Cross Winds” Split level CBS home extra large furnished with many extra features including lot across from 2 beach greenways. Private. 2. PALM BAY Townhouse units in protected garage and Ford Taurus $1,002,000 FGS Master bed/ bath suite upstairs. Lower level 2 harbour with boat slips bed / 2 bath, cozy living room/ kitchen/ ATLANTIS Phase One SOLD OUT dining/ utility. Apartment annex 1bed/ 1 bed, Phase Two COMING SOON Canal Front Condos with on-site Pool living kitchen, enclosed patio. Plus! Plus! Plus! 3. THE COTTAGES Now the newest oceanfront Bldg 1 Lower unit 2 bed / 2 bath, 15’ wide MLS $820,000 + 7.5% closing boat slip, includes car. Newly decroated. development on Treasure Cay beach com WINDWARD BEACH ESTATES prising individual luxury units MUST SEE EXC. $500,000 FGS “Dream Point” Special CBS split level home Starting at $750,000 + 14% closing Bldg 4 Downstaris end unit 2 bed / 2 bath, totally redone, 12’ wide slip located on a corner lot near “The Point” with 4. BAHAMA BEACH CLUB EXC. $435,600 FGS two choices of direct beach access. Upper Luxury condominium project on Treasure SAND DOLLAR level has master bedroom with ensuite bath Cay Beach. 3 bed / 3 bath / Den / Lanai / on- plus two guest bdrooms and bath. On the split Unit #3 Ocean front, downstairs 2 bed/2 bath, site pool and many other features level there is the main entry into a large open fully furnished. $640,000 FGS Starting at $825,000 Plus 14% closing living/dining area, modern well-equipped kitchen. All rooms open onto a wrap-around 5. ROYAL POINCIANA TOWNHOUSES with on- partially covered deck overlooking the garden. site pool and tennis, newly completed luxury ROYAL POINCIANA Ground level has an extra large garage/ townhouse units directly on Treaure Cay Ocean Front Condos with on site pool and workshop with lots of storage. Beach totalling 3 bed/ 4 1/2 baths plus loft tennis UNDER bedroom/ den 2 bed / 2 bath downstairs end unit with EXC. $996,300 FGS CONTRACT Ground floor - garage, 2 bed/ 2 bath with wrap-around deck. Never rented. Fully and ROCK POINT ocean front patio tastefully furnished. Special must see unit. First floor - open concept living / dining/ EXC. $665,500 FGS “Pilot House” special unique location with a commanding, enviable view of the Sea of kitchen plus master bedrom suite, all OCEAN VILLA SUBDIVISION ocean views with patio/ balcony Abaco. Water front home, 2 storey, CBS/ Loft - bedroom/ den with ocean view Special garden location near pool, 2 bed / 2 frame. Upstairs master and guest bed, 2 baths, $1908,000 + 14% Closing bath. Great rentalUNDER unit with many repeat large living/ dinning/ open kitchen; lower level guests CONTRACT EXC.$369,000 FGS 1bed / 1 bath, 2 car garage plus 1 car/boat MARINER’S COVE Townhouse condos with on-- Second row beach with direct ocean access. garage. MLS $1,160,000 + 7.5% closing site tennis and heated pool Great view. 2 bed / 2 bath, many special Marina view, 2 bed/ 1 1/2 bath, fully fur Apartment four-plex, 2 storey CBS building, each features. MUST SEE EXC. $553,500 FGS nished, never rented, extra feathures. level has 2 full apartments with 2 bed, 1 bath, MUST SEE EXC $351,000 + 7.5% closing SANDPIPER BEACH living/dining/kitchen. Great rental investment. MUST SEE! EXC. $400,000 FGS “Lacey Daze” Spectacular 4 bed/ 3 1/2 bath CBS TREASURE LANDING home with panoramic ocean views and direct VACANT LOTS AVAILABLE beach access from every room but one via Unit #4 Upstairs 3 bed/2bath fully furnished, decks and patios. The main house has living/ • Ocean front properties direct beach access. EXC. $514,250 FGS dining/ kitchen/ master bedroom suite, two Casuarina Beach/Ocean Blvd. ROYAL PALM guest bedrooms with bath, powder room, Sand Piper Beach double garage and utility/ workshop area. Sunrise Point Beginning at $1,250,000 FGS Canal Front Condos with on-site Tennis and • Canal Front Beginning at $290,950 FGS Pool Included with its own entrance is a private 1 bedroom/ 1 bath apartment with an open • Rock Point Waterfront, bulkheaded 2 bed / 2 bath lower unit, 16’ wide slip, Beginning at $293,225 FGS includes golf cart and 22’ boat living/ dining/ kitchen with its own deck. Many features. MUST SEE. • Golf Course / Interior EXC. $553,500 FGS Beginning at $60,000 FGS EXC. $2,220,000 FGS TREASURE HOUSE GALLEON BAY DRIVE Ocean front luxury octagonal units with lagoon/ ABBREVIATION CODE pool/waterfall. Good rental potential. “Gramling House” newly built, 2 storey home EXC - Exclusive listing Unit #7 Two storey 2 bed/ 2 bath home. located on Galleon Bay canal with a 45’ dock. FGS - Full gross or all-inclusive price MLS $636,000 + 7.5% closing Upper level has 4 bed/ 2 bath. Open living/ MLS - Multiple Listing Unit #9 Two storey 2 bed/ 2 bath home dining/ kitchen. Lower level has 2 bed/ 1 bath, List price plus buyer’s closing MLS $575,000 + 7.5% closing laundry room plus covered open boat/ car storage EXC $907,500 FGS

Treasure Cay has one of the world's best Beaches, Golf Course, Tennis, full service Marina, just naming a few amenities. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information - We not only sell here, we live here and love it. Mailing address: P.O. Box AB22183, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas E-mail: [email protected] Page 10 The Abaconian May 1, 2007 More School News

General Knowledge Knowledge Competition scheduled for May Vice Principal is honoured Please see School Page 9 Competition 24th in Nassau. Central Abaco Primary By Samantha V. Evans School was declared the winner hands down mance, Latesha Telci singing, Sonovia Bain By Samantha V. Evans Ms. Vanessa James, the vice principal at but there was a four way tie for second and and Tanika Russell dancing, and Troy The Abaco District General Knowledge Abaco Central High School, was honored third place. Therefore, a tie breaker was Seymour playing the recorder. They came Competition was held at the Learning Re- recently in Nassau for winning the National held to declare the second and third place from grades seven, nine, and ten. Miss Brice sources Unit on April 20th when seven Teacher of the Year Award for the North- positions. stated that these students are very talented schools entered four students each to com- eastern District in Nassau. She served at musicians and to showcase them even fur- pete in the subjects of Mathematics, Gen- Donald Davis Junior School when she re- ther, she is planning a recital for May 23rd eral Knowledge, Social Studies and Science. ceived this honor. In fact, she is still the on the school grounds so that their parents, It was clear from the start that this competi- reigning Teacher of the Year there until teachers, peers and the general public can tion would be a long, stiff one. Students 2008. She, along with four other winners, hear them in action. The theme for the re- had individual and group questions. They was presented with the latest computer sys- cital is “The Colours of Spring: Showcas- had to ask questions from each of the cat- tem by the Minister of Education, Mr. ing a Collection of Recital Pieces.” egories to ensure that they did not only pick Alfred Sears, two Scotia Bank Executives, Now that this preliminary rating is over, topics that they considered to be easy. and Acting Director Mr. Cecil Thompson. students and teachers alike have to wait with At the end of the competition, the three Scotia Bank donated the computers. all fingers and toes crossed and pray that best schools were awarded trophies. They Ms. James was showered with other gifts they are rated the best in their category and are in first place Central Abaco Primary for receiving such a prestigious honor and earn themselves a space at the National Arts School, in second place Amy Roberts and being named one of the top winners. Con- Ms. Vanessa James was named National Festival to be held in May on the island of in third place Man-O-War. The winning gratulations to Ms. James for achieving such Teacher of the Year for her teaching last Nassau. school will represent Abaco at the General a high level of excellence and raising the year in Nassau. She is now the vice bar just a little higher for her students and principal at Abaco Central High School. colleagues alike. She is shown here with Mr. Cecil Thompson, Acting Director of Education. School From Page 11

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Placing prepared for the competition and only House where she took a picture with His Please see School Page 10 seventh was a wanted to do her best. She had a very rig- Excellency A.D. Hanna. They visited Octavia Places Seventh in great accom- orous training schedule with her coach, Ms. Atlantis where orientation took place on the plishment for Miriam Fredericks. This included studying first night. Spelling Bee in Nassau her person- from 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Next year she Students take field trip to By Samantha V. Evans ally, for plans to win the Bahamas National Spell- Nassau Octavia Dean McIntosh placed seventh Abaco and ing Bee. When she goes to Washington, if By Samantha Evans at the National Spelling Bee held in Nassau for St. she doesn’t win, she will settle for second On April 17th 40 students comprising of last month. She stated that she came out of Francis de place. fourth and fifth graders from Central Abaco the competition with dignity, confidence and Sales School While in Nassau, she with the other con- Primary School along with seven chaper- pride but cried when she got off stage. Later, in particular testants toured the Royal Caribbean Cruise ons embarked on an exciting adventure to she was able to joke and laugh with the other where she is a liner which she described as huge. They students. Even though she didn’t win, she student. visited Blue Lagoon Island and Government School From Page 14 was very happy for the winner. Octavia Dean McIntosh Octavia was

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(Ref # 781) Fully equipped & furnished 2,818 sq. ft. restaurant “No Problem” (Ref # 124) 2 bedroom 2 bath fully furnished home, open located at Treasure Cay highway interection. Situated on (Ref #718) 2 bedroom 2 bath Villa, fully furnished, close living/kitchen. 50' bulkhead & dock on deep water protected 26,136 sq. ft. parcel. Seating capacity of approx. 70. Great to beach, shops, restaurants & marina, furnished, screened canal, close to beach. Reduced Price $348,000. lanai,extra storage, central A/C. $399,000. location catering to Treasure Cay community. $517,000. Canal Lot 206 (Ref #597) Cleared 11,242 s/f lot with 171 feet of bullheaded "Argyll House" Beach V illa 504 A & B (Ref #483) Elegant & luxurious 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath Ocean seawall, views of Treasure Cay and the Sea of Abaco. All (Ref # 743) Two 1 bedroom 1 bath adjoining Garden Villas, utilities available. $265,000. Blvd. Estate approx. 6,900 s/f, on 1.6 acres with 153’ on the each with full kitchen and living, excellent rental history as beach, landscaped, fully furnished, high ceilings, marble floors, Elevated Canal Lot individual or combined units. SoldTogether, furnished, turn 2 car garage, includes vehicles. $4,900,000. key $380,000. (Ref #704) Located on deep water canal with 104’ of protected frontage, 10,400 s/f, all utilities available, near beach access, “Tradewinds” Two Bedroom Mariner's Cove quiet residential community. $299,000. (Ref # 589) Luxurious 1 acre beachfront estate 4 bedroom 3.5 (Ref # 454) 2 bed, 1 bath fully furnished, two level poolside bath main house on T .C. point beach plus 3 bedroom 3 bath 2 unit within view of Trasure Cay Marina & just a 5 minute LITTLE HARBOUR storey guest house. Spectacular views, superior architectural Waterfront Property design and finishes throughout, fully furnished. $4,575,000. walk from Treasure Cay Beach. Can be combined with listing # 455 to make a 3 bed/2bath with open living area. $317,900. (Ref #347) 2.2 acres, sea to sea, total 280' water frontage, "Peace & Plenty" ideal for boat dockage in protected Little Harbour, large natu- (Ref # 503) Splendid 7 bed, 4.5 bath 2 storey, fully furnished Mariner's Cove Unit 1401 ral cave. Reduced Price $608,000. (Ref #655) Fully furnished 2 bed, 1 bath end unit overlooking Ocean Blvd beachfront estate, situated in 1.453 superbly marina/harbour. Complex offers pool and tennis courts, close to TURTLE ROCKS landscaped acres with 163' of spectacular beach frontage, beach, restaurant and shops: $317,900. "Turtle's Rock" magnificent views, covered balconies, superior finishes, guest (Ref #361) 3 bedroom 2.5 bath beach front home built in 2000 Mariner's Cove Unit # 1411 cotage, ideal location with privacy. $3,800,000. on 1.18 acres with 102’ on the beach, very private area, fully (Ref # 807) 1 bedroom, 1 bath ,fully furnished ground level furnished. $755,000. "Final Approach" condo overlooking Treasure Cay Marina. Well maintained, (Ref # 601) Canal front 2 storey, 5,500 s/f 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath Joe's Creek Vicinity Lot 15 includes pool, tennis courts, close to beach. $222,000. private home on large property, 100' private dock, 6' depth. (Ref# 567) 2.139 acres on highway with 50 ft. elevated ridge One Bedroom Mariner's Cove Recently renovated, fully furnished, 4 car garage $2,625,000. & 956' depth. Ideal for private residence or small subdivision, (Ref #455) 1 bed, 1 bath fully furnished ground floor poolside electricity & telephone available. $149,700. "Trident House" unit. Mariner’s Cove offers pool, tennis courts, laundry fa- (Ref # 317) Superb 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath fully furnished, 3,500 cilities, on site management, good rental potential. GUANA CAY sq. ft. beach front home. Sensational beach & ocean views, $200,000. Atlantic Oceanfront Parcel many extras. $2,500,000. Treasure Cay Beach Lot (Ref#746) Approx. 1 acre residential parcel with 154' of Galleon Bay Home (Ref # 654) Prime elevated parcel of 12,800 s/f with 118' of elevated shoreline on Atlantic Ocean, near Orchid Bay (Ref # 745) 3 bedroom, 2 bath single storey, 1,550 sq. ft. canal pristine beach frontage in protected cove. Fully cleared, all community, great ocean views. $395,000. front home, fully furnished, located on elevated landscaped utilities available, superior sea views. $1,480,000. Two Commercial Lots (Ref#368) 2 adjoining lots, harbour front road location, across lot, carport & garage, deep water dock with boat lift. Includes Beach Lot van & golf cart. $1,148,000. from the public dock, total frontage 161 feet, (Ref # 590) Located on Leeward Beach near the T.C. Point Lot # 8: $299,000. Lot # 9: $349,000. Windward Beach New Home with 136’ of fabulous beach frontage, views of Green Turtle MARSH HARBOUR (Ref# 780) 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,500 sq. ft. new home with Cay, total of 28,700 s/f, ready for construction, all utilities Sea View Lot with Dockage 106' of seawalled sandy beachfront, steps to beach and available, quiet & secluded Cul de sac. $1,330,000. (Ref#493) Select residential lot in GreatAbaco Club, 7,750 s/f sensational Sea of Abaco views. $1,150,000. Galleon Bay Canal Lot in size, finger dock for 25’ vessel, direct access to Sea of (Ref #422) Prime Canal Front cleared lot totaling 10,295 s/f Just Off The Beach Abaco, gated community, all utilities available, use of all resort and 88' + of protected canal water frontage situated on the (Ref # 771)Attractive, fully furnished, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, amenities, close to restaurants, shops, etc-Reduced $299,000. wide expanse of picturesque Galleon Bay, quick access to the 2,244 sq. ft. home just one block from Treasure Cay Beach GREEN TURTLE CAY Sea ofAbaco. $350,000. $345,000. “Beau Soleil” "Home, Sweet Home" Flamingo Drive Lot 66 (Ref#662) Beautiful 4 bed 5 bath Beachfront Estate - Main (Ref # 784) 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,240 s/f fully furnished home (Ref #558) Large residential lot situated on a quiet Flamingo House, Guest House and Apt. total 3,634 s/f on 0.878 acres situated on 13,500 s/f lot close to beach. Adjoining lot also Drive cul-de-sac, an ideal home building site, all utilities, in- on White Sound with 120’ dock, fresh water pool 173’ beach available. $268,000. cluding electricity, water, telephone, Cable TV & DSL access frontage, great elevation, magnificent views, furnished. Atlantis Condo # 2209 available at the lot line. $66,000. $2,975,000. (Main House & Apt. also available separately) (Ref #770) Elegantly furnished & well maintained 2 bed, 2 Residential Inland Lot Oceanview Home bath 2nd level condo, vaulted ceilings overlooking Brigantine (Ref #442) Choice residential lot on paved Flamingo Drive, lo- (Ref#693) Newly built 4 bed, 2.5 bath, fully furnished 2 storey Bay. Includes boat slip & finger dock.for 32' boat. $549,000. cated just one block from Ocean Blvd.10,000 s/f & 80’ on the colonial style, 3,000 s/f + 300 s/f covered porches, residential road. All utilities are available at the property boundary, includ- neighborhood, beach access, large lot, ocean views. $778,000. Treasure Landings ing TV & DSL. $45,000. (Ref # 600) Newly constructed 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,300 sq. ft. Sea View Elevated Lot luxury condominiums, close to beach, marina, restaurants & ABACO CLUB AT WINDING BAY (Ref#684) Hilltop 0.405 acre parcel in planned residential shops. Superior finishes, fully furnished. Lot # 2 community of “Island Reach”, perched high on White Sound Financing Available - $495,000. (Ref#727) Spectacular 1.1 acre estate lot overlooking the 18th Bluff, one of the highest elevations on Green Turtle Cay, over hole with superb elevation & magnificent views of theAtlantic looking the Sea of Abaco, $725,000. Beach Villa 507 Ocean. Easy access to the clubhouse and amenities. BAHAMA PALM SHORES (Ref # 782) Newly renovated, 2 bed, 2 bath villa. 1,150 sq. ft. $3,015,000. Atlantic Ocean Beach Front Parcel tastefully furnished, plus 592 sq. ft. exterior patios. Many LEISURE LEE (Ref # 714) 45,343 s/f parcel with 100' beach frontage on extras, 5 minute walk to beach, close to marina, shops and "Double Eagle" fantastic 8 mile beach. Electricity available at road boundary. golf course. $490,000. (Ref # 757) 3 bed, 3 bath, plus loft, fully furnished home on Ideal for permanent residence or vacation home. $349,000. Brigantine Beach Condo 11,619 s/f canal front parcel. 95' sea wall, 68' fully serviced, Inland Lot - Near Beach (Ref # 369) 2 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse with ocean views, just deep water dock. 2,500 s/f living space, recently renovated. (Ref # 756) Large 13,000 s/f lot near white sandy Atlantic steps from the beach, furnished, rental history. $458,000. Underground utilities. 250' from beach access. $776,000. Ocean beaches, native vegetation, Good road access. $38,000. We Exceed Client Expectations! 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Adventure Learning Center, Ardastra Gar- Grade two Spelling Bee to the best spellers. The competition was a School From Page 11 dens, Arawak Cay, Galleria Cinemas and By Samantha Evans little lenient for these young ones, allowing New Providence. They visited many his- the Mall of Marathon. The students were This has been a very long season for the them a second chance to spell a word cor- torical sites such as Government House, Fort educated on various Bahamian historical Spelling Bee competitions and on April 27th rected if they missed it the first time. In the Fincastle, Fort Montagu, Fox Hill Prison, facts and cultures through tours which in- 25 grade two students from 13 schools on end the top three spellers were announced. the Boys and Girls Industrial School, the cluded an exuberant bus safari tour orga- Abaco gathered at the Learning Resource In first place was Shanti Duncanson from sixty-six steps, the House of Assembly and nized by the Ministry of Tourism and Mr. Center to compete for the trophy given out J.A. Pinder School, second place winner the Royal Bahams Defense Force Base. Lamont Rahming. Students and their chap- was Anna Albury from This trip, designed to be both fun-filled erones returned to Abaco on April 21st with Hope Town School and and educational, took the students on whirl- a wealth of knowledge and memories that third place winner was wind adventures to Dolphin Encounters, will last a lifetime. Four of the teachers from Felicia Roberts of Man- the primary school were on the trip as well. O-War School. The tro- phies for this event were donated by L.V. Con- struction. Students Learn Social Studies on the Road By Samantha Evans The grade two rock- ets of Central Abaco These are the winners of the grade two Spelling Bee. There were 25 competitors. Winners were Shanti Duncanson in first, Please see School right; Anna Albury in second, left; and Felicia Roberts in third, Page 18 center. Anna did very well despite being totally blind.

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such as Where do conch breed? What is ful campaign. Supported by the Ministry 28. Earth Day From Page 1 the national bird of The Bahamas? When of Tourism and supervised by teachers, The event ended with lunch after the mary presented a research project on the are you able to hunt parrots? What is the Ms. Simone Baptiste and Mr. Enzil Coo- distribution of the awards that were mangroves with information obtained weight of an adult turtle? were asked of per, the project was aimed at restoring handed out by Ms. Mc Kinney and Ms. from field trips to Cross Harbour and various age groups of the population. the public beach to its pristine condition Veronica Gomez with the Department of Camp Abaco. Under the supervision of Ms. Casuarina McKinney with by removing the trash that had accumu- Environmental Health. Each prize con- Senior Mistress, Ms. Patricia Campbell, BREEF, an environmental organization lated, by adding sand that had been re- sisted of one of the green bags filled with the students had put together a collage of in Nassau, made a presentation. She em- moved for construction and landscaping documentation items. what is found in a mangrove creeks and phasized the importance of the local ma- the access to the beach. The inaugura- live samples of the various types of man- rine resources, identifying the different tion of that project took place on April groves and button woods. habitats and explaining why they were so Forest Heights Academy, which came important. She outlined the various first in the Lower Secondary category, threats to these habitats and what should conducted an environmental survey be done to preserve them. Well Done Drilling Services among residents of various communities As their science project, S.C. Bootle Well Drilling: Water Wells, Drainage Wells, Septic Disposal Wells from South Abaco to Cooper’s Town. The High School brought a video showing the Trenching: Trenching for underground utility services project was to establish the general school’s involvement in the North Abaco Piling Holes: Piling Holes for home foundations and utility poles planted knowledge of Abaconians relating to the Public Beach cleaning project that was Excavator Rental: Specialized Excavator Foundation Drilling for started as part of the Keep Abaco Beauti- environment. Twenty-five questions home foundations in sand and Excavator Digging Call us today for a free consultation! Ph: (242) 367-4842 lll Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas

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email: [email protected] I Tel 242-367-3262 I Fax 242-367-3260 Apr 1Y 07 cmyk Page 16 The Abaconian May 1, 2007 Police Crime Report Drug possession - While behind a white Causing harm - A resident of Pigeon Harbour. A fight later took place causing at a night club on Don MacKay Boulevard Ford in the vacinity of Bustic Bight on Feb- Peas was slapped three times by a woman the man to leave, but he left his friend’s car in Marsh Harbour. This happened about ruary 21, police observed the driver throw- living in the Mud, causing injuries and there. On returning the next day, he found mid-afternoon on March 21. ing items out the window. The driver aban- which broke his $950 gold chain. This oc- that the CD player, speakers and a 2000 Structural fire - Viola’s Laundromat in doned the car and escaped but was identi- curred about 10:40 p.m. on March 13 by a watt amplifier were missing with a total Dundas Town was discovered on fire shortly fied by the police. Two bags of a compressed woman he identified. value exceeding $800. before daybreak on March 22. The Marsh substance were recovered and are being Boat accident - An American visitor in Assault threats - About 6:30 p.m. on Harbour Volunteer Fire Department re- processed for identification. a boat accident was treated at the govern- March 18, a Murphy Town man was threat- sponded. The laundromat was totally de- Threats of harm - Near noon on Febru- ment clinic for head lacerations about 5 a.m. ened with being assaulted and subsequently stroyed but a nearby residence was spared. ary 21 a young man from Sandy Point was on March 14. Apparently his boat hit a rock hit with an ice cube by a man he identified House breaking - The caretaker of a Fox about a block from the police station where earlier that morning between Guana Cay and who lives in the Mud. Town foreign-owned second home reported he was threatened to be “chapped up,” put- Scotland Cay due to his apparent intoxica- Drugs found - A car was searched on the a break-in sometime prior to March 25. Sto- ting him in fear of his life. tion. government dock in Marsh Harbour about len were a battery powered drill and con- Drowning - A 16-foot outboard boat left Attempted stealing - Two 225 HP Mer- 9:30 p.m. on March 21. Drugs were found struction hardware valued at $385. Subse- Scotland Cay about 2 p.m. on March 3 with cury outboard engines were discovered re- and a Murphy Town man was arrested. quently the items were returned with efforts five men on board. While off Dundas Town moved and lying on the ground behind a House fire - A 2:30 a.m. call on March by the culprit to suppress charges. the engine stopped. The boat took on water 30-foot boat on a trailer in the yard of an 21 to the police reported a house on fire in Assault with a deadly weapon - Before and eventually sank. Four of the men were American’s second home in Fire Road. This the Mud area of Marsh Harbour. Volunteer noon on March 25, a previous renter put a rescued by a passing sailboat. The fifth man was reported to the police about 8 a.m. on firemen were called but an estimated 20 Murphy Town man in fear for his life by could not swim and was last seen alive hang- March 15. houses were destroyed before the fire was confronting him with a cutlas and stating ing on to a cooler. Guana Cay Crash and Sudden death - About 6 p.m. on March brought under control. There were no re- that “he was going to deal with him.” He Rescue later recovered his body. Two of 16, Derick Sands was found lifeless at his ported injuries or deaths. further stated that if he could not deal with those rescued were flown to Nassau for fur- Sand Banks residence by his brother. He Shop breaking - The Jimmy D’s Res- him, he would get someone who could deal ther treatment. had a medical history and foul play was not taurant on Forest Drive in Dundas Town with him. Vandalism - On returning from Freeport suspected. was broken into sometime between 1 and 8 Stealing - A woman living on Forest Drive on March 4, a Murphy Town resident found Possession of dangerous drugs - A a.m. on March 21. in Murphy Town was visited by a friend about his apartments had been vandalized with Freeport resident was arrested on Grand Cay Unlawfully carrying arms - Two men 9:30 p.m. on March 30. During the visit, the damage to the water meters and a gas line about 5 p.m. on March 17 when found with of Cooper’s Town were arrested shortly resident left the house for a few minutes. On and white paint was spread on his front- four bags of cocaine. after midnight on March 21 when discov- returning, her daughter told her that her wal- door glass. Causing harm - Near midnight while at ered in the Abaco Shopping Centre area of let with money was missing. Possession of dangerous drugs - A a Haitian dance in the Mud on March 18, a Marsh Harbour, each with 5-inch blade Causing harm - A father living on For- Hope Town resident was arrested on March Marsh Harbour man was hit in the head with knives. est Drive in Dundas Town reported that his 11 about 5 p.m. while at Nippers on Guana a bottle while dancing with a young lady. Causing harm - A Cooper’s Town man Cay when found in possession of 11 pack- Apparently the assailant wanted the com- was attacked by a group of young men while Please see Police Page 17 ages of marijuana. pany of the lady. Shotgun found - A resident alerted po- Causing harm - An attack by a North lice to a shotgun in the bushes in Spring Abaco man in a night club near the Marsh City. The 12 gauge Benelli shotgun was Harbour airport at 3:30 a.m. on March 18 The Abaco Real Estate Specialists! recovered by police in mid-afternoon on resulted in injuries to an off-duty police- March 13 man hired to keep peace and injuries to two Throwing missiles - A car belonging to others. One injured person was flown to a Spring City woman was damaged by rocks Nassau with a stab wound to the abdomen. thrown by her exboyfriend of the Mud. This Stealing from a car - About 9 p.m. on happened near the Seventh Day Adventist March 17, a Cooper’s Town man loaned Church in Marsh Harbour at 11 p.m. on his car to a relative who went to a night March 13. club on Don MacKay Boulevard in Marsh Donna Darville Frank Knowles Marsh Harbour Hope Town 242-367-SOLD (7653) Cell 242-577-0339 Light Impressions [email protected] [email protected] Tile Outlet Featured Properties New Arrivals in Stock NOW! 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Haven was broken into sometime between p.m. on April 11 a Dundas Town mother Stolen vehicle - A Murphy Town resi- Fraudulent water connection - Water March 29 and April 5 although nothing ap- took her 15-year-old daughter to the gov- dent had his car stolen either during the day and Sewer personnel were advised of an il- peared to have been stolen. ernment clinic on suspicions of sexual ac- or the night of April 13. It was later found legal water connection in the vicinity of the House breaking - The second-home of tivity. An exam confirmed this and the girl in Murphy Town with minor damages. Seventh Day Adventist Church in Marsh an American in Fire Road was broken into subsequently identified a 15-year-old boy House breaking - A Murphy Town Harbour. A resident of the Mud was noti- sometime between January 30 and March who she had sex with. woman had her house broken into during fied on April 1 of intended prosecution. 8. Stolen were electrical tools, DVD player, Uncontrollable child - A nine-year-old the night of April 13 with money being sto- Assault - Just before 5 a.m. on April 1, cell phone and satellite receiver. boy living with his sister in the Mud was len out of her wallet. a woman suffered pain when punched in Shop breaking - About 2 p.m. on April surrendered to the police as an uncontrol- House breaking - During the afternoon the chest by her boyfriend while at a friend’s 6 someone broke into Matildac Snack Shop lable child on April 11. He would often or early evening of April 15, a house in the house in Spring City. The boyfriend was on West Bay Street, Marsh Harbour, and remain away from home for weeks at a time, Mud was broken into and a purse contain- arrested soon after the incident. stole a small quantity of silver coins. then return at 1 a.m. He once stole a cell ing three Bahamian passports and one Hai- Stealing - Just before noon on April 1, a Threats of Death & Assault - An hour phone and traded it for a game. Even though tian passport was stolen. Murphy Town woman discovered that a before midnight on April 6 a woman living his school guidance counselor had taken him House breaking - A residence in Sandy $240 CD player had been stolen from her in the Mud was awakened by her boyfriend. to the police station several times, he is still Point was broken into between 7 p.m. and car while parked at her residence. He choked her, hit her with a piece of ply- considered an uncontrollable child and he 8:30 p.m. on April 15 and a small safe con- Possession of dangerous drugs - At mid- wood, punched both of her breasts and was placed in the custody of Social Ser- taining cash belonging to a seafood com- day on April 2, a Murphy Town man and threatened to kill her. About 30 minutes later vices. pany was stolen along with a bag contain- his girlfriend were arrested when a search the boyfriend was arrested. House breaking - A woman living on ing 20 cigars marked S. warrant was executed on their home and Unlawful Sexual Intercourse - While South Side Road in Murphy Town had her Damage - Two tires were punctured dur- drugs were found. visiting in Nassau on March 7, a resident house broken into between 11:30 a.m. and ing the night of April 15 on a car and on a Drugs found - Police found a 1 ounce of Central Pines Subdivision was made 12 noon on April 12. A DVD player and truck while parked in the yard of a Cooper’s aware that his 14-year-old sister-in-law was assorted DVD movies were stolen. bag of marijuana in mid-afternoon on April Please see Police Page 18 4 on a track road behind a house in Murphy having sex with a known adult male. Inves- Threats of harm - A young man was at Town. tigation is underway. Possession of dangerous drugs - The Damage - About 2:30 a.m. on April 9, execution of a search warrant on a residence while at Tardie’s Night Club, a Spring City in Fox Town disclosed three plastic wraps woman had the rear window on her car of cocaine and two plastic wraps of mari- smashed by her boyfriend. juana. The owner of the house and his girl- Causing Harm Case - About 8:30 p.m. friend were arrested. on April 10 a woman entered her house in Stealing - While playing soccer in Fire Road and was struck from behind on Murphy Town late in the afternoon of March both of her arms sustaining injuries. She 30, a young woman had her $300 cell phone did not see her assailant. stolen. Threats of Death - About an hour past Stealing - An American guest staying in mid-night on March 31, a woman was as- a unlocked house on Guana Cay had two saulted by her ex-husband at Tardie’s Night Aisle of Palm Realty.com Up to 3 daily flights between Fort Lauderdale and Aisle of Palm Realty Ph: 242-367-0080 P.O.Box AB 20900 Fax: 242-367-0081 Marsh Harbour/Treasure Cay Marsh Harbour, email: [email protected] On twin-engine Cessna 402c aircraft Abaco, Bahamas website : www.aisleofpalmrealty.com Fort Lauderdale International Airport Ph. 954-359-0380, Fx 954-359-7944 Aisle of Palm Realty offers a team of professional and trustworthy Marsh Harbour 242-367-0169 • Treasure Cay 242-365-8741 [email protected] estate agents to represent buyers and sellers throughout all of Abaco. 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Multiple Listing System What is MLS?

A Multiple Listing System (MLS) allows participating Realtors to place their sellers’ homes on a database providing information to other licensed Realtors about these listings. This is greatly beneficial to the Seller as it is great exposure for your property. The MLS is quite important to the buyer as well. If your Realtor is a participating member of the MLS and is searching for suitable properties for you, this system is the best tool because your Realtor will have access to all properties listed by other members. Whether buying or selling make sure your Realtor is a member of the Multiple Listing Service of the Bahamas Real Estate Association, Abaco Chapter! The first MLS service in The Bahamas was launched on Abaco on October 1st and, to date, the participating members are: Pete’s Pub Club Chris Plummer Abaco Cays Realty RLHYC, 1964 • Little Harbour, Abaco Cindy Newell Abaco Estate Services Ed Newell Abaco Estate Services Bill Thompson Abaco Real Estate Elaine Thompson Abaco Real Estate Sandra Evans Abaco Waterfront Properties Bill Thorndycraft Abaco Waterfront Properties Brent Cartwright Aisle of Palm Realty Maria Silvester Aisle of Palm Realty Rhiannon Thomas Aisle of Palm Realty Chris Roberts Bahamas Realty Abaco Peter Johnston Molly Roberts Bahamas Realty Abaco is offering land for sale to selected members only Chris Farrington Coldwell Banker Mailin Sands Coldwell Banker Oceanfront land with high rock bluffs Jane Patterson Damianos Sotheby’s Intl. Realty Coconut groves, unobstructed views to Africa Laurie Schreiner Damianos Sotheby’s Intl. Realty Stan Sawyer Damianos Sotheby’s Intl. Realty Hurricane Hole dock slip included • Deeded Right of Way Kerry Sullivan Damianos Sotheby’s Intl. Realty to North Beach Cabana Club and the infamous Cannon Reef Donna Rees Era Dupuch Real Estate James Rees Era Dupuch Real Estate Minutes to bonefish flats, boiling holes, sea park June Russell Graham Real Estate Cannon deck on north beach Neil Aberle H.G. Christie Ltd Marlin, tuna, wahoo and dolphin fishing Kathleen Albury H.G. Christie Ltd John Christie H.G. Christie Ltd Cast your fly, then cast your fish in bronze Dwayne Wallas H.G. Christie Ltd at the Johnston Art Foundry School John Cash John Cash Realty (Ruth) Anne Albury Treasure Cay Real Estate Ancient Volvo burial ground for Pirates of the Caribbean Treasure Everett Pinder Treasure Cay Real Estate Marcellus Roberts Treasure Cay Real Estate Lynyard Cay 100 ft. water front lots from $95,000 Abaco Chapter 242-366-3503 • [email protected] By appointment only • References required • In-house builder only The Bahamas Real Estate Association May 1, 2007 The Abaconian Page 19 ticipants were exposed to Fast Aid Tech- care profession for 25 years. She has been Body Talk was health seminar niques which combines a number of the an instructor with this program for the past above mentioned techniques. It is designed five years and stated that she loves it more By Samantha Evans Over the weekend of April 26th-30th to work on its own to resolve simple issues than her healthcare profession. Robyn stated The BodyTalk System is a state-of-the- participants were introduced to this system but in serious conditions it is designed to that BodyTalk aims to find out what is not art energy medicine is based on increasing over the first two days and exposed to the be used safely until specialized health care communicating in your body any longer and the levels of internal communication within five simple techniques over the last two days arrives. to get the body in balance. She stated that the body, stimulating the body’s own abil- of the training. These five techniques are: The presenter for this training, Robyn everything that is done is safe and it works. ity to regain and maintain a healthy balance. Cortices, Switching, Hydration, Body Whatley-Kahn, is an international presenter The program was created by Dr. John The system requires intensive training and Chemistry and Reciprocals. The first two with BodyTalk and has been in the health Veltheim over 10 years ago. is designed to be used by any layperson or nights were free open instruction sessions health care provider to bring significant that were held at the Moorings and the last improvement in health using five simple two sessions were full-day sessions that were techniques that can be learned in one day held at Forest Height Academy. The par- ABABABAAACOCOCO and implemented in ten minutes. You can now find your Obituaries of Family and Friends favourite newspaper The funeral for Louise Evelyn “Lady” law Mildred Butler, Roselda Sawyer, Whyms, 67, formerly of Crown Haven was Theresa Burrows, Judy Patrice and Rena held on May 5 in Nassau Interment was in Wemyss, Maria Smith, Arementha and Nassau. 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1 - One two bedrooms, 1 bathroom, triplex. Approximately 9,000 sq. ft. lot no. 18B with an area for a small shop. Age-12 years the 1. Dundas Town land is a portion of one of the Dundas Town Crown Allotment parcels stretching from Forest Drive to Front Street, being just un- der a quarter acre in size and on the lowside. A concrete block structure, with asphalt shingle roof and L-shape in design with a total length of 70 x 26 ft. Plus 50 x 22 ft. 2,920 sq. Ft. the interior walls are concrete blocks; ceiling is sheet rock and the floors of vinyl tiles. Appraised value $268,225.00

2 - All that parcel of land having an area of 14,400 sq ft, being a 2. Dundas Town portion of the Dundas Town Crown Allotment. This land is rect- angular in shape with dimensions of 80 ft by 180. Located on the above mentioned lot is a concrete block structure with dimen- sions of 27 x 40. This house is an approximate 30 yr old single family residence comprising of 3-bedrooms, 1-bathroom, living/ dining area and kitchen. This house is in fairly good condition for its age with a projected future life of about 25 to 30 more years. The land rises above road level, to a height in excess of approxi- mately 15 ft above sea level, with no likelihood of flooding in a hurricane. The grounds are sparsely landscaped. Appraised value $90,000.00 3 - All that lot of land having an area of 6,790 sq ft, being Crown 3. Murphy Town Allotment No. 77, of Murphy Town, Abaco, Bahamas. Located on the subject property is a single storey single family concrete building. This house is less than 5 yr old and is in good condition with approximately 1,750 sq, ft of living space, and contains 3- bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, living room, dining, kitchen, laundry, and utility spaces. There is no significant improvements or dete- rioration evident. The property is very well drained and not sus- ceptible to flooding. Landscaping efforts are still in remedial stages. All major public and private utilities are situate within 100ft of the subject site. Property bounderies are clearly delineated. The sub- ject property is situate off the Front Street, Murphy Town, Abaco and is painted light yellow trimmed dark yellow. Appraised value $167,580.00 4 - Lot no. 120 Murphy Town - All that lot of land and 4. Murphy Town improvements having an area of 5,040 sq. ft. being portion of lot # 120 of the original Murphy Town Crown Allotments. This property is comprised of a two storey concrete and wood structure still under construction consisting of approximately 1,728 sq. ft. of enclosed living space. The said building is utilized as a triplex apartment complex, with a 2-bedroom dwelling on the upper storey. The lower portion of the building houses two units, each with 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom, living/dining and kitchen spaces. The building is in average condition and appears to be structurally sound. The building also demonstrates a need for scheduled maintenance. The property is partially landscaped with boundaries clearly delineated. All major private and public utilities are situate within one hundred feet of the property site. Appraisal: $154, 476.00. This property is situated off the Front Street in Murphy Town, Abaco. 5 - All that parcel of land having an approximate area of 9,000 sq. 5 Murphy Town ft., Located on the above mentioned lot is a single family wooden structure, 25 ft by 40 Ft with asphalt shingled roof. This house is approximately 15 years old and comprising of 3-bedrooms, 2- bathrooms, living/dining area and kitchen. This house is in need Single storey of some serious repairs. The future life of this house depends on the repairs that will be carried out. Without repairs it is not more than about 5 years. If upgrading and maintenance is carried out it could be longer. The land rises above road level, to a height in excess of approximately 15 ft above sea level, with no likelihood of flooding in a Hurricane. Appraisal: $30,000.00. This house is located off the main Murphy Town road about 150 ft to the northeast of the corner and is painted light green trimmed white.

6. Blackwood, Abaco - All that lot of land having an area of approximately 258,064 7 Vacant property - Dundas Town sq. Ft. This property is yet to reach its highest and best use. It is ideally suited to Lot No. 21, Crown Allotment, this is vacant land approximately single or multi-family development as is the nature of surrounding properties within 10,810 sq. ft. situated off S.C. Bootle Drive. the community. The site may also serve well as a commercial site as the area Appraised value: $15,890.00 remains un-zoned. The property remains largely in its original state. It is covered with low brush and broad leaf coppice vegetation interspersed with broad strands For more information - Contact of mature yellow pine indigenous to the area. The property is well drained and represents no immediate flooding danger under normal conditions. Appraisal: P.O. Box N-7518 $219,354.40. The subject property is vacant and is situated at the southeastern Nassau, NP, Bahamas entrance of the community of Blackwood, Abaco. The property is undivided and comprises approximately 6 acres of a larger tract of land of approximately 26 Phone 242-502-3077 or 242-326-1771 acres. May 1, 2007 The Abaconian Page 21 BAIC offered a First Caribbean Celebrates Five Years By Samantha V. Evans place; Iris Henchell second place; and Zoe straw plaiting class First Caribbean Banks all over the Car- Hepburn third place; 30+ Steve Davis win- ibbean are celebrating five years operating ner; Rhonda Eldon second place; Nanette By Mirella Santillo Over the years, she has participated in under their new name. The celebrations will Adderley third place; and 20+ Quinn Davis Bank employees, shop owners and many local and international shows and be spread out over ten months from Janu- winner; Kim Roberts second place; Javon housewives were among the those who reg- seminars. ary to October. The Abaco branch began Black third place. Only employees of the istered for the straw plaiting class orga- The course continued for eight days, its celebrations when they went to church bank could win trophies. The employees nized by the Bahamas Agricultural and with classes, officially ending on April at Changed Ministries International on enjoyed lots of food and drink at the end of Industrial Corporation. It started on April 30. However, both classes met on May 1 March 25th. The new manager, Ms. Iris the presentations. 23rd and so many women wanted to at- to enjoy a social evening and partake in Henchell, and some of the staff attended The chairperson of the committee, tend that the group had to be divided in refreshments graciously prepared by Mrs. service. On April 21st the employees took Juanyette Curry, stated that they have an two and the hours extended to fit every- Merissa Allen in gratitude to the teacher part in a walk-a-thon when they ran from activity planned for each month. During the body. who went out of her way to accommo- the branch on Don MacKay Boulevard to month of May they will hold the prelimi- The students were first shown the basic date the participants. Many also gave her the airport round-about and back again. naries for the First Caribbean Idol which of plaiting and taken on a field trip to learn small presents of things they had learnt Wow, what a run! promises to be priceless. The person win- the type of palm most suitable for the work to do in other craft’s classes. During that At the end of the run, trophies were given ning the local event will attend the finale in and where to find it. They learnt that the evening, many displayed their work, out in four categories: kids, over 40, over Nassau during the month of June. All First silver top is the most durable with a life some of them modeling the hats they had 30 and over 20. The winners are as fol- Caribbean banks in The Bahamas and the expectancy of five years. They were also created while some were still finishing lows: kids - Aliyah Adderley first place; Caribbean hold the same events on the same taught the techniques for drying and pro- the items they had started. Tyneil Adderley second place; Lakeia Ar- dates. cessing it into the right material for plait- Some ladies had taken the class to learn cher third place; and 40+ Misty Davis first ing. They were shown how to use the a new hobby, such as Mrs. Lorraine stripes made with plaiting the strands of Edgecombe. Others, such as Mrs. straw to make various items from hand- Chrystal Swain, hope to use their knowl- bags to hats, portfolios, place mats and edge to create an “on line” business. Mrs. more. Colette Bootle and Mrs. Tiffany To graduate from the course, the par- Turnquest would like to use straw plait- ticipants were expected to make two hand- ing as a commercial endeavor. bags, one of their own design, one hat, There will be a graduation ceremony one portfolio, one wallet and four place at some future date. Participants will then mats. They had to show that they could bring the items they have made during plait four different types of plaits. the course. The trainer was a lady from Atkins, The straw plaiting seminar was the Mrs. Eldena Miller, who was selected to third of a series of on going classes orga- conduct the training program because of nized by BAIC. The next class will teach her many years of experience and her will- shell jewelry making and will be followed ingness to impart her knowledge in the by coconut craft and again straw plait- straw craft industry. She is self- employed ing. Mrs. Patrice Cox is the local coordi- Employees of the First Caribbean Bank are celebrating five years since the merger of in that field, specializing in bag making. nator for these projects. CIBC and Barclays. One of their activities was a walk-a thon on April 21. Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Rent and For Sale

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 PROPERTY & HOUSES PROPERTY & HOUSES PROPERTY & HOUSES Picture and 4 lines $25 FOR SALE FOR SALE Additional lines at $2 per line FOR SALE Display classified $18 per column inch Dundas Town hillside lot with ocean view,150 Leisure Lee - Water front lot, 100 ft. deep wa- Scotland Cay home on private island with paved We can take the photo within the Marsh x 150sq. ft, 20ft. private access from main road. ter on front canal, dock, utilities, premier loca- runway. 4 building complex on 300’ of beach Call 242-324-3916, 242-557-9282, Fax 242- tion with ocean views, totally protected, Harbour area or use your photo. front. Boats, dock, golf carts, tennis included. 393-8864 $299,000. Call 904-813-5732 or Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Details at www.summercampabacos.com Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, rentals [email protected] Scotland Cay Bay lot on Sea of Abaco. 25,558 RENTAL HOUSES and sales, Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- Leisue Lee, waterfront community between sq. ft. 173 on water.. $550,000. Contact AND APARTMENTS 366-0224 or fax 242-366-0434. On the internet Treasure Cay and Marsh Harbour, 100 ft wa- [email protected] at www.hopetown.com terfront, 6ft low tide, dock and boat slip, wa- BAHAMAS VACATIONS 100+ private Out Elbow Cay lot, Dorros Cove, deeded dock slip ter, telephone & elect. Ready to bill $350,000 - Tilloo Cay charming hideaway, 1 br/ 2 ba cot- Island homes, resorts, villas for rent. Free list- at Tahiti Beach. Panaramic views. $360,000 Call owner financing - 4 lots available. 772-288-9941 tage, safe haven, tucked in cove with dock. Pan- ing. Call 1-800-462-2426 Steve 678-416-2213 oramic view of ocean in all directions from top http://www.bahamasvacations.com of hill. On approx. 3.75 accres, sea to sea. Gen- Elbow Cay, Marnie’s Landing, 1/2 acre lot, erator, battery and solar powered. Call 508-540- Dundas Town 1 bedroom apartment. Call 375- deeded slip in protected marina, sweeping At- 3240 or e-mail [email protected] 3640 lantic views. $395,000. Rick at 305-481-0970 Treasure Cay, brand new luxury water front Great Cistern 3 bed/ 2/.5 bath 3 story over- or [email protected] Lubbers Quarters Land and/or house for sale. condos with deep water docks. 1-800-545-0395 looking Sea of Abaco. Pls call 359-6303 or 367- Please contact us at: [email protected] Guana Cay, 3 bed/2 bath, 500 yards to beach, www.pineapplepointresort.com 5867 or 577-0171 good rental history, Priced reduced $229,000. Land for sale: 1 acre tracts of land on Bustick Green Turtle Cay, White Sound. 2 bed/ 2 bath. Call Danny 404-256-9626 Bay located 6 miles north of Marsh Harbour $1200/ week. 242-365-4208 pr 352-360-5512 Guana Cay 2 bdrm 2 bath w/ Jack & Jill next to the Abaco Highway. 130 feet on the Hope Town Specialist. A collection of upscale shower. Magnificent views of Atlantic Ocean waterfront. Electricity on site. Price: $185,000 homes with pools, private docks, etc., ideal for and Sea of Abaco. Incredible sunsets. Priced Phone: 1 242-324-1476 special occasions, reunions, honeymoons. Hope reduced to $350,000 net to seller Call Danny Land for sale: 15 acre tract of land next to Town Hideaways 242-366-0224 or 404-256-9626 the Abaco Highway located in between Marsh hopetown.com Guana Cay, Sea of Abaco, 400’ frontage, dock Harbour and Treasure Cay. Land elevations Sweetings Tract 1 bed / 1 bath. Call Amos @ w/lift poles, elevations on 1+ acre. $950,000 over 30 feet. Nice hilltop views. Price: $25,000 367-3965, cell 359-6624 net. Brokers welcome. Ph 242-357-6675 or 365- per acre. Ideal site for small subdivision or in- 5149 Man-O-War 8 acres sea to sea, 4 cottages, will dustrial park. Phone: 1-242-324-1476 Yellowwood/ Cherokee Sound, close to the divide. 100 ft. dock, 800 ft water front. Con- Abaco Club, great condition, incredible ocean tact 242-357-6700 or 772-321-5613 Great Real Estate Investment Opportunity! & bay views. 4 bed/ 2 bath. $1400/ wk or 6 Pricing under current market value. Go to month to 1 yr. lease $2500/ month. Call 401- Marsh Harbour duplex for sale in Gov’t Sub. www.lubberslandforsale.com 439-7283 www.paradiseawaitsyou.com Pls call 359-6303 or 367-5867 or 577-0171 Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands, beach Scotland Cay, 2 adjoining lots for sale, ocean front villa, 3 story, 2 br/ 2ba, all new appliances beach on private island. Private paved runway and furniture. Completely refurbished, and marina slips available. Each lot 125’ on repainted, new Mexican-style tile throughout. beach x 260’ deep. Call 970-333-1055 Situated on beautiful 6-mile-long white sand beach. $185,000 USD net. Call 242-367-8382 Hope Town Settlement - New ocean view 3 or 772-563-0666 bed/2 bath + office, 200 feet to beach. $875,000. Tel 242-366-0590/ 617-500-4157. Page 22 The Abaconian May 1, 2007 ing similar concerns,” said Sidney mental issues and the SGCR members are SGCR From Page 1 Weatherford, Guana Cay resident and as- thrilled to be representing their country and Persons interested in throughout The Bahamas. sociation member. to know that their concerns will be heard Loss of mangroves, threats to coral reefs “We are absolutely not opposed to de- internationally. being a part of the tour and fish habitat will be their primary fo- velopment,” says SGCR President Troy Save Guana Cay Reef continues to battle development process cus. The group will be joining other orga- Albury. “We just want the developments to the proposed Baker’s Bay Club on the for Abaco are asked to nizations in presenting the issue on the floor be better planned, the impacts monitored grounds that the development’s footprint is of the UN on May 7th at which time they and most importantly environmentally safe much too large and destructive for this small contact Bernadette Hall hope to capture the attention of the world for the surrounding reefs.” island whose economy relies on small-scale at the Abaco Tourist as they work to save The Bahamas’ reefs, This visit is a historical one for the asso- tourism and fishing. beaches and oceans. “This will be a won- ciation and the Bahamians who started the Office derful opportunity to share our collection campaign. It is the first time a Bahamian 367-3067 of research with other island nations fac- delegation has attended the UN on environ-

Eastern Abaco Region of The Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Stephen Hale, Circuit Minister Cell 466-9090 Church Email: [email protected] St. James Methodist All are welcome to Hope Town worship with us Sunday Services 9:30 & 11 a.m. Mission House 366-0400 Listing St. Andrews Methodist Epworth Chapel Dundas Town Cherokee Sound Sunday Services Sunday Services 11 a.m & 7 p.m. If you would like your church listed here, call 367-2677 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Office 367-3050 Mission House 366-2249 Manse 367-4647

New Vision Ministries Dundas Town Church of God Where Everybody Is Somebody and Jesus Is Our Mission Lord! “Turning people into We exist to: devout followers of Jesus Christ” Reach, Develop, Train, Love Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. and Send Sunday Kids’ Korner 9:30 a.m. Sunday Weekdays (Prayer Meeting) Tuesday Interactive Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting 6:00 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5:00 a.m. Thursday Prayer Time 12:10 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Monday Night 7:00 p.m. Friday Youth Night (high school & up) 7:30 p.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Night F.T.H. 7:00 p.m. Pastors / Leaders Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Friday Youth Night 7:00 p.m. Derek Benjamin • Ted Pearce • David Lowe Jesus Saves Tuesday, Thursday Family Night Youth Pastor: Chris Pinder For Transportation call Rev. Jerry Cornish at 367-2457 For Directions call 242-367-3324 or 367-4719 (church) or contact Bro. Val Nesbitt at 367-5565 [email protected] Bishop Anthony Campbell www.nvministries.com 242-367-4718 or cell phone 242-457-5565 • [email protected]

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Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 EMPLOYMENT VEHICLES FOR SALE BOATS & MARINE ITEMS Additional lines at $2 per line OPPORTUNITIES FOR SALE 91 Toyota 4 x 4 Call after 5 p.m. 242-365- Display classified $18 per column inch Young person with boating experince and 4261 24’ Mako with brand new (less than 10 hours) We can take the photo within the Marsh strong swmming skills, to work at a small dive twin 150 Yamaha 4 stroke engines. Engines still Harbour area or use your photo. shop. Only Bahamians drug free, high school 1999 Buick Century - leather interior, A.C under warranty. $25,000 OBO Will sell engines Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 graduate need apply. Please call 365-5178 working $6,000 O.B.O. alone $20,000 OBO DUTY PAID Call 242-365- 1998 Dodge Ram, $11,000. O.B.O. 5032 or 954-258-9644 VHF Ch. 16 EMPLOYMENT Looking for a mature woman - live-in house- Call:464-5975 “Ridgehouse” Great Guana Cay keeper to take care of elderly lady, 5 days a OPPORTUNITIES week, must have experience, 2 references and 2002 Club Golf Car privately owned, never in an up-to-date police record. Call for an inter- rental service, new batteries, 4-seater, on Green Please note that the following positions are Turtle Cay. $3300 Call 365-4107 now available at The Abaco Club, RC Ltd. view #366-2230 between 8:30 - 3:30 1- Transport Assistant BOATS & MARINE ITEMS 1- Sous Chef COMMERCIAL SERVICES FOR SALE 25’ Mako, older model, in excellent condition. 1- Chef de Partie (PM shift) 200 HP Volvo Diesel Engine, Bobtail, rebuilt DUTY PAID. Boat in Sandy Point. Best offer For all your vertical and mini-blind needs con- 1- Pre (Pantry) Cook 2006, excellent condition. Ph 559-8196 or VHF 375-9724 tact Sidney Albury at 367-2091 or 367-2031. 2- Spa Attendant Ch 16 Highway ask for Junior Sands 1- Pay Master Sales and Service 25’ Mako, 1979, center console, hydraulic steer- 1- Beach Manager 15.5’ fiberglass flats boat, built on a Dolphin ing, VHF, fish finder, outriggers, down rod, Whether you want to manage your weight, 1- Kitchen Steward hull by foreman of Sea Craft Boat Company for starboard hatches, Biminis, cushions, all in beau- lower your cholesteral, change body composi- 2- Guest Relations Coordinators (Sales) his personal use. Tiller steering. Two live wells. tiful condition. 225 Evinrude just completely tion, or just eat healthier, we have a plan for 5- Room Attendants Built 1983. DUTY PAID Old 55 HP Evinrude. serviced, bottom painted. $15,500 Call 365- you. For more information please contact 3- Housemen Old trailer. $5000 Call 367-3986 8188 Vernique 365-8720 or 442-0019 or 18 or visit 1- Linen. Room Attendant / Presser http://anne.lose20.com. 5- Housekeeping Room Attendants 1- Snr. Housekeeping Manager Lawn mower repairs, headliner replacement 1- Reservation Agent (vehicle ceiling) For more info call 475-2668 1- Valet driver (Housekeeping) or 577-0121 1- Maintenance Technician Private Music Lessons - piamo, brass and 1- Painter woodwind instruments. Theory and BGCSE. 1- Air-conditioned Refrigeration Assistant 16' Paramount with brand new 90 HP Yamaha Call 367-4500 after 3 p.m. 1- Chief Kitchen Steward engine. Only 70 hours on engine. Hull in great 28’ Bertram 1976. Boat is in excellent condi- 4- Kitchen Stewards (Male) shape. Ready to go! Great riding boat. $11,500 tion. Needs motors. $12,000 O.B.O. Boat in BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES with trailer $9,500 w/out trailer Contact 365- Green Turtle ship yard. Call: 477-5991 Sea Spray Resort & Marina on Elbow Cay is 5003 now hiring; Front Desk Office day and summer night shift Bahamas’ expansion of Melaleuca’s $780 20’ Stapleton with 150HP Yamaha 4 stroke Dock Assistant day shift million company. Looking for entrepreneurs. $10,500. Call for info 366-0430 Must with have internet access. Home business Gas Attendant day shift for the summer 20’ Wellcraft, trailer, 200 HP Yahama engine. promoting environmentally-safe products. No Part time accounting day shift $7500 ONO Call 466-5021 or 577-0008 Please send resume to Sea Spray Resort & direct sales. Referral marketing. Investment 29' Chris Craft w/ 200 HP Mercury. Holds Marina Fax # 366-0384 or apply in person $250-$400 U.S. Earn anywhere from $550 to 23’ Compac $14,500. Well equipped, tough 120 gals. gas & 65 gals. water, new bottom NO PHONE CALLS $2000 a month. Contact Vernique at 365-8720 sloop is ideal for gunk holing around Abaco. paint, 04/07. Has fridge, stove, sleeps 4-5. or 442-0019 or visit http://www.200biz.com/ Call 366-0458 Ready to go. Asking $24,000. Call Grant @ A reliable and trustworthy cleaning company anne 359-6208 for more info. is seeking mature, honest, dedicated and hardworking individuals with a minimum of 2 Restaurant & Lounge, Treasure Cay,:Prime 35’ Chris Craft Boat, A/C, 6.5 Onan genera- years experience in commercial and industrial commercial property located on highway at tor. Located in Hope Town. Great live aboard cleaning. Serious applicants 25 years or older Treasure Cay entrance. Fully equipped or island boat. Port engine runs fine. Starboard can submit the following: restaurant bldg, 20 dining tables with seating engine needs work. $20,000. 12’ dinghy, cen- • Copies of the first 4 pages of a valid passport capacity of 70. Great potential catering to ter console, 25 HP Mercury. DUTY PAID Both • 1 resume affluent Treasure Cay community. Tel: (242) 23’ SeaOx CC with T-Top, ‘87, w/ ‘98 225 for $23,000. Call 366-0617 • 1 current police record 365-8752 Johnson Ocean Runner, leaning post & rocket • 2 passport photos launchers, new tandem trailer, engine runs ex- • 3 character references, two (2) of which must MERCHANDISE FOR SALE cellent. $17,900 Duty Paid. Leave Message 207- 226-7455, [email protected] be from former employers An above ground pool, 24’ round and 4’ deep. • Copies of existing certificates brand new, still in box., If interested call 365- All documents must be in a legal sized, sealed 4359 Serious inquires only manila envelope addressed “Team Player” and hand delivered to the front desk at the Post EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Office, Marsh Harbour, on or before May 24, 36’ Catalina ‘86 sailboat, good condition, 2007 DUTY PAID, located on Abaco, extras, 1988 Mac MS 300 24’ flat bed w/lift, 106,000 $36,000 Call 561-249-4282 Donald Sands miles. $14,000 Call 365-8373 23' Mako 140 HP Mercury, low hours. 15,000. Contact National Marine for details 367-2326 Page 24 The Abaconian May 1, 2007 MAY, 2007

BTC vigorously launches cutting edge communication services throughout many of the Family Islands

Island Hopping is not only expanded, as new opportunities weekend, as many were able to being the back drop of the the George Town Community for the vacationer but also, for in communications services experience of the newest and reality show The Bachelor and Park. technology. During the month became available. Inagua has most innovative technology in the home AUTEC (Atlantic Presently, BTC’s network of April 2007, BTC completed benefited two fold, as the the communications industry to Underwater Testing and handles more than 2.1million the challenge of keeping the BDSNi cable runs through the date first hand. Evaluation Centre) testing calls per day, over 181,000 text Islands of the Bahamas island offering superior land In winding down BTC’s facility. The implementation of messages and allows 10,000 or Connected To The World with line and internet service and is island hopping adventure, the these services is instrumental in more visitors per day access to the implementation of GSM also capable of providing final stop was the island of the continued development of the network. BTC has poured Cellular Service and BlackBerry. internet television service. With Andros. With Andros being the the island and the Bahamas as a $114 million into the GSM is the most commonly the introduction of GSM and largest island in the archipelago whole. development of these services known and used cellular BlackBerry added to the and poised to be a contender in As BTC landed on each specifically for the Family platform for many international complement BTC’s products the agricultural and tourism island it also touched the Islands. This is just a portion of providers and BlackBerry a cellular service has entered a industries, it was only fitting residents of each. BTC took its the total $353 million that has hand held device that is truly new realm. the BTC bring the newest well known Neighbourhood been allotted for the representative of an “office in The Annual Exuma Regatta communication technologies to Connect Program to the islands development and the palm of your hands”. lured thousands to the island, the island. Andros’ increased of Andros, Long Island and implementation of cutting edge A press conference was held the arrival of GSM, BlackBerry popularity, having been Berry Island. BTC also adopted technology within the next five on April 4th to announce the and Cyberworld on April 29th, explored by famous marine a shelter at the airport while in years. commissioning of GSM service was the highlight of the driver Jacque Costeau, also the Berry Islands and adopted on the islands of Ragged Island and Rum Cay. The rollercoaster of events began on April 20th, as Executive Management and Support Staff traveled from island to island unveiling GSM and BlackBerry services and the opening of Cyber Worlds to support these new services. BTC landed on Berry Island and rolled out the red carpet for residents. Attendees at the launch of GSM, BlackBerry and Cyber World ribbon cutting ceremony were entertained by students from RN Gomez All Age School. According to Mr. Vincent Peet, Member of Parliament for Berry Island launching these services was “a critical step in the further development of the Berry Islands”. April 25th, BTC landed on Long Island and with more pageantry and flair announced the arrival of GSM and BlackBerry services. On hand were BTC Executives, Member of Parliament for the island Mr. Larry Cartwright, and Former Ministry of Utilities & Environment Sen. Dr. Marcus Bethel. April 27th, BTC arrived in Inagua to complete what had begun with the commissioning of the BDSNi Cable (Bahamas Domestic Submarine Network International) in December 2006. On this day April 27th the choices for the residents and visitors of Inagua were