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CHAIRMAN of the Bahamas Mort- gage Corporation Kenyatta Gibson accused Progressive Liberal Party Chair- man Bradley Roberts of spreading lies and half-truths about the corporation's contract tendering process. Mr Gibson also strongly denied that in contract fury his previous business relationship with SEE page 11 KENYATTA GIBSON Bradley Roberts hits out at Bahamas Mortgage GOVERNOR GENERAL ENJOYS RED CROSS FAIR Corporation Chairman Kenyatta Gibson

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LOCAL NEWS HAITI: AFTER THE QUAKE

BY FELICITY INGRAHAM the southern country for repatriation purposes. However, Deputy General Manager of Bahama- sair Van Diah organised the special trip, hoping EARLY two months after pow- Pain and resilience among rubble that Bahamians who wanted to see the devasta- erful earthquakes followed by tion first-hand could benefit from spending the numerous tremors rocked the day there. foundation of the capital of the Several religious leaders took delegations to RepublicN of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, the citizens Haiti for the day trip. Their Haitian counter- of that country are indeed getting on with life. parts were waiting at the airport to take them on They are literally living amongst the rubble. a guided tour of the area and give them an oppor- The destruction has not deterred the people of tunity to interact with earthquake victims. People Haiti from being the resilient and industrious travelling to Haiti on Saturday, March 5, took people they have always been. When you look at advantage of the flight because the fare was low- the faces of the people of Port-au-Prince, you er than any other carrier. can see pain behind stoic faces; hardened looks For Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of the that seem distrusting; and the wear that long- Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, the Right suffering can bring. But their actions show that Reverend Laish Boyd, his diocese is committed even if you knock down the very foundation on now more than ever to help the people of Haiti. which they stand, they will climb on top of it and “What struck me was the widespread self keep on pushing. help,” he said. “I saw men loading up huge Women set up fruit and vegetable stalls, and HAITIANS sells goods amid the devastation of the earthquake nearly two months ago. dumptrucks that would take a tractor a few min- everything you would need for the basics of your utes. It would take those men a few hours, but home can be found at any makeshift market. they were committed to it. I saw people digging You can find everything from live chicken to plume. Not once during the several hours- trip did have also been affected. So many families are through rubble, trying to demolish buildings, and plastic tarp to make a tent home; and the num- we see the sun peek through the clouds to give a living in the half of their home that is still stand- trying to salvage steel from buildings.” bers gambling business is quite alive and well in ray of light. The rains from the previous day ing, while the other rooms are split, with the “We went to one of the Anglican high schools the city. Men are busy salvaging steel from fallen have created muddy streets, but the peddlers demised half some 200 feet down a ledge. Yet, — St. Peter’s College,” Rev Boyd added. It col- buildings. Trucks weave through traffic carting must still sell their wares in this environment, as the mountain is the place where you can find an lapsed during the earthquake and there were away the precious commodity, as the people are the rubble has pushed its way into the street. upscale clothing boutique, a webshop, nightclubs, students caught in the lower level when the third wasting no time in their efforts to rebuild. A trip up the mountain to the Bahamian and fine restaurants. The capital city is very dusty, and from the Embassy in Haiti reveals fresh, crisp air, beauti- The trip was made possible through a one-of- SEE page 15 back of a truck, fine particles sting the eyes while ful foliage, and shows the true beauty of the a-kind initiative brought about by Bahamasair. the smog from diesel engines add to the thick country. But many of the buildings in the area The national flag carrier only makes the trip to

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THE TRIBUNE MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010, PAGE 3 LOCAL NEWS In brief NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION OFFICE Police probe New unit aims to fight three armed robberies crime through education DENNIS LOUIS ARMED thugs held up four New Providence residents in By TANEKA THOMPSON but it's a good working tool to effect," Mr Dean told The Tri- Badly burned three separate armed robberies Tribune Staff Reporter intervene in crime," said Mr bune during a recent interview over the weekend, police said. [email protected] Dean. at his office at Police Head- body identified The robberies all occurred He believes the programme, quarters. "I think it will take within less than 24 hours and THE Royal Bahamas Police launched four weeks ago, will some time to really see the fruits By DENISE MAYCOCK are the latest in a string of sim- Force hopes to take a signifi- have a positive and wide-reach- from their labour, but we ilar incidents throughout the Tribune Freeport Reporter cant bite out of crime with its ing effect. One initiative he is believe it will work out in the [email protected] capital. newly created National Crime most proud of is the recruitment future. It's a positive step in The first robbery occurred Prevention Office. of the RBPF's band to positive- crime prevention in our com- sometime around 1.34 am Sat- FREEPORT – The badly The section focuses on edu- ly connect with at-risk youth in munities." burned body discovered at urday at West Avenue, cating the public on ways to crime ridden areas. Touting the programme's ini- Carmichael Road. A woman West End has been identified avoid being victims of crimes of tial success, Mr Dean said that as that of 22-year-old Dennis told police that as she tried to opportunity — such as house- the RBPF has already seen a get into her home she was Challenges Louis of Freeport, police breaking and armed robbery — decrease in reports of some reported Thursday. approached by a man — armed while providing positive role armed robberies. In light of this, the NCPO's A week ago, the band visited Louis, a resident of Tasman with a shotgun — who asked models to at-risk youth in crime "When we were talking about primary area of focus will be the Deveaux Street area — an Close, was reported missing for cash. She also told police ridden areas. the armed robberies where educating the public through area which challenges the police after his family learned that a that the assailant, who was "There is a need for educa- these females were being held the media, targeting areas with force — and Palm Beach body was discovered on Sun- dressed in a red shirt, dark tion on crime prevention in this up on their way home, since we high crime trends, touring Avenue are performing for the day near Bootle Bay. trousers and had a green scarf country because during an started the public education we schools, social clubs and church area and handing out pam- His death is the first homi- tied around his face, stole her (RBPF) evaluation of crimes really have had little or no inci- groups. The unit also relies on phlets. cide for the year on Grand purse, which contained d an committed, we found that more dents. We believe it's because an initiative called predictive "Some of the officers in the Bahama. A passerby discov- undetermined amount of cash. than half of them can be pre- people are being more aware policing, a programme adopted band are from those areas, so ered the burned remains in A few hours later, around vented with the necessary edu- of their surroundings," said Mr from the United States. they show them positive role bushes in the Pelican Lakes 8.58 pm Saturday, police cational measures being put in Dean, who has given 28 years of "That is where we continue models and that they can be area around 2pm and alerted received information of anoth- place. We're talking about service to the RBPF. to analyse all of the crime data somebody despite the areas that the police. Police may have a er armed robbery, this time at armed robberies, housebreak- The RBPF has also had and look at (areas) where we they are in," he said. second homicide on its hands Prince Charles Drive. At the ins, burglaries, stolen vehicles tremendous positive feedback have been challenged. The goal "Over the next few weeks as human skeletal remains were scene, police were told that two and cases of stealing," said from the public over the of predictive policing is to tell us you will see a number of other also discovered on Monday in women were at home when NCPO head Superintendent NCPO's work coupled with the where crime is likely to be com- areas we will go into and we Freeport. No positive identifi- they were held up by a man, Stephen Dean. increased police presence on the mitted. It's in its infancy stages believe that will have a positive cation of the remains has been armed with a handgun. The streets and patrols, said Mr determined yet and police have thief robbed them of an unde- Dean, initiatives he credited to not classified the incident as a termined amount of cash, lap the policies of new Commis- homicide.The Central Detec- tops and cell phones before sioner of Police Ellison tive Unit is investigating both fleeing on foot in an unknown Greenslade. incidents. Asst Supt Loretta direction. "They are telling us that they Mackey, press liaison officer, is The third robbery happened feel better now because they urging anyone with information around 12.35 am yesterday at are seeing things happen," he concerning these matters to Sea Breeze Lane. A 22-year- said. contact the police. old resident of Fire Trail Road told police that his car had been stolen by an armed man. The victim said he was sitting in his 2000 tan coloured Chevrolet Malibu when a man, armed with a handgun, jumped out of a black Honda CRV. The culprit robbed the vic- tim of his car and cell phones. He then fled the area in the stolen car, followed by an accomplice who drove the black car. Police investigations con- tinue. Four arrested after gun found By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Freeport Reporter [email protected]

FREEPORT – Four per- sons were arrested after police discovered a high pow- ered shotgun at a residence in Freeport. According to reports, DEU officers execut- ed a search warrant at a house on Wisteria Drive at Gambier Loop, where they seized a Magnum 12 gauge shotgun with 10 shotgun shells, hidden under a bureau in the master bedroom. As a result, four occupants, ages 18, 22, 39 and 40, were taken into custody by police. Two of the suspects were charged and released on bail. They are expected to appear in the Magistrate's Court in TThhee Freeport on March 8 on the IIrriisshh CCoouunnttrryyssiiddee charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and pos- JJaavvaa GGaalllleerryy session of ammunition. The remaining suspects are in Wong’s Plaza police custody. Madeira Street (242)326-2335

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EDITORIAL/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Tribune Limited McCartney’s NULLIUS ADDICTUS JURARE IN VERBA MAGISTRI Being Bound to Swear to The Dogmas of No Master LEON E. H. DUPUCH, Publisher/Editor 1903-1914 resignation was SIR ETIENNE DUPUCH, Kt., O.B.E., K.M., K.C.S.G., (Hon.) LL.D., D.Litt .

Publisher/Editor 1919-1972 Contributing Editor 1972-1991 a political EILEEN DUPUCH CARRON, C.M.G., M.S., B.A., LL.B. Publisher/Editor 1972- Published Daily Monday to Saturday master stroke Shirley Street, P.O. Box N-3207, Nassau, Bahamas Insurance Management Building., P.O. F-485, Freeport, Grand Bahama EDITOR, The Tribune. government, and replace it with an administration for and by TELEPHONES The resignation of Branville LETTERS the people. Brad McCartney is Switchboard (News, Circulation and Advertising) 322-1986 McCartney as junior minister [email protected] a budding leader who has chal- Advertising Manager - (242) 502-2352 of immigration in the Ingraham lenged an old order in Bahami- Circulation Department - (242) 502-2387 cabinet has created a lot of an politics that seems deter- intense political talk around the mined to enforce its detested Nassau Fax: - (242) 328-2398 of politics in The Bahamas. town. It was a master political Hubert Ingraham and his PLP will on an electorate longing Freeport, Grand Bahama: 1-(242)-352-6608 stroke that the public welcomes counterpart – Perry Christie — for change that they really can and appreciates – in my view. are expired products lingering believe in. WEBSITE The move has shown up the unattractively on the Bahamian The resignation of Branville political weaknesses and com- McCartney has a lasting impact www.tribune242.com – updated daily at 2pm political shelf. They have placency of the likes of Zhivar- become trite in the eyes of the on modern Bahamian politics. go Laing, Tommy Turnquest, people who long for a new era It signals a revolution in the Carl Bethel, and other young, of political leadership and making in the national politi- but politically sluggish FNMs – direction. cal landscape. Bahamian history repeats itself in Jamaica who appear strictly comfortable Brad McCartney has essen- It is hoped that Mr McCart- “WE’RE going through very stressful another path. Mr Chen is still without his with a good and prestigious job, tially said: Here I am, send me! ney would not relent in his dri- times,” a leading Jamaican businessman visa. and clearly lack the political He has signaled his interest in ve for higher political office and admitted yesterday as the government of Many Jamaicans worry that they have ambition and vision necessary becoming leader of the FNM social, economic, and political Jamaica and the United States were locked in been without a US ambassador for a year to keep the torch of a young in short order. He has put his deliverance for a deserving peo- judicial debate over one of that island’s well and three months — “never before in living generation burning with robust dull colleagues on the spot, and ple; as doing so will only result known “dons” — “The President of Tivoli”, memory has that happened,” said a citizen in confidence and anticipation. has told the masses that he is in a serious political backlash or in real life, Christopher “Dudus” Coke. pained surprise. They have long forgotten one not interested in being a friend- – like that of Algernon Allen Coke controls Tivoli, Jamaican Prime Which takes us back to the ugly eighties in of the chief planks in the FNM ly neighbourhood yes-man who when he turned thousands on Minister Bruce Golding’s constituency. the Bahamas during Ronald Reagan’s propaganda campaign prior to is prepared to go with the to his one man game on the R There are those who maintain that it is Coke administration when this nation had no the 1992 general election. It was unpopular flow of political win- M Bailey Park some years back who keeps peace in Tivoli, and if it were not ambassador for two years. And, yes, drugs term limits for a prime minister dow dressing and shameless – then he buckled under heavy for him Golding would not be where he is was the evil nematode at the bottom of it all. and party leader. We did not underhandedness from the top. political pressure and returned today. (“Nematode”, a favourite word of former want Pindling to reign for life; Branville McCartney repre- shamelessly “to his vomit.” The The US’s request for Dudus’ extradition attorney general Paul Adderley. In one of his nor do we want Ingraham to sents a new breed of politicians rest is hard-to-swallow history. on a long list of gun and drug trafficking flights of verbal fancy on the floor of the do the same. We demand a sys- in The Bahamas - who are Only time will reveal the gen- charges sent shock waves through Jamaica. House he called a Tribune reporter a “nema- tem that promotes political eager to serve the people with a uineness of Mr McCartney’s For the past three weeks the Jamaican gov- tode”. However, we think the word better competition, and dynamic and progressively ambitious and recent decision. The masses are ernment has refused the request. suited to the world of crime than to a progressive leadership. We do productive agenda. He appears watching with buoyant enthu- ready to tackle the vexing ille- Prime Minister Golding is resisting extra- reporter trying to do an honest job of report- not believe that two Bahamian siasm, and optimism. It is worth gal immigration issue that has dition on the grounds that under Jamaican ing during a corrupt era). women have born one leader taking this matter sincerely Mr plagued The Bahamas for law the acquisition of the evidence against During that period the Bahamas-US rela- each that are exclusively capa- McCartney, or the political exit decades and even to this day – the Tivoli don, which supports the extradition tions were conducted by US Chargé d’Af- ble of leading the affairs of our heartlessly awaits you. nation. for example. request, violates the provisions of the Inter- faires Andrew Antippas. This situation con- He looks ready to change the ception of Communications Act. And so, at tinued for two years until an ambassador Mr McCartney is in tune with DENNIS DAMES the status quo – that is ready bureaucratically uncreative Nassau, present, the US request cannot go before a was finally appointed. The Pindling govern- business as usual mentality in Jamaican court until the Attorney General ment did not approve of Antippas, nor did for a new and prosperous brand March 5, 2010. signs the order. Prime Minister Golding says Antippas approve of what was happening the attorney general has a “duty to protect in the Bahamas on the drug scene. On the the constitutional rights of Coke and not eventual arrival of the ambassador, Mr Mr Branville McCartney needs to give an explanation extradite him.” Antippas became the Deputy Chief of Mis- Many Jamaicans question the delay. Some sion. However, the Pindling administration EDITOR, The Tribune. the Prime Minister. Well, Mr politics is a dirty game and say government should get it before the made certain that he did not hold that posi- McCartney needs to explain politicians can be easily courts and let the courts make the final deci- tion for long. They made life so difficult for With your permission, kind- how can he still be commit- offended. sion. But until the attorney general signs, the Antippases that in order to patch up ly allow me space in your ted to a Prime Minister and a I wish to convey to nothing moves forward. relations the new ambassador — a non newspaper to express my government who is taking the Branville a word of advice In a sharply worded exchange the State career diplomat — had to dismiss Mr Antip- views on the surprising resig- country in the wrong politi- which was told to a colleague, Department said the delays in the Coke case, pas so that “good friends who occasionally nation of the Minister of State cal direction. he said and I quote “do not in addition to the temporary suspension in disagree” could start to mend fences. for Immigration the Hon He goes on to talk about argue with a man who orders processing of all other pending requests, But in 1988, Mr Antippas had the last Branville McCartney, a bright being stagnated. the ink by the gallon.” raised “serious questions” about the word. He agreed to testify in the trial of spot in the Free National What exactly does he In closing, I say to my Jamaican Government’s commitment to Colombian Joe Lehder who had a free pass Movement and to offer my mean? friend Branville, stay away combating transnational crime. to Norman’s Cay under the Pindling admin- advice and guidance on the Is he prevented from car- from the press and do not There is even talk in Jamaica that the US istration. Norman’s Cay became the head- way forward. rying out policies set forth by allow yourself to be dragged law enforcement agents could kidnap Coke quarters of Lehder’s drug empire. And and put him before a US court. Apparently, Andrew Antippas told the story of how he For starters, I believe that the government? into the negativeness that there is no clause in the existing extradition had to advise the US property owners to Branville is a talented indi- Branville ought to be they are attempting to create. treaty between Jamaica and the US to pre- abandon their properties and leave the island vidual who will definitely play reminded, and not be swayed You are an FNM. vent it. But there is certainly precedent for it. because the US Embassy could no longer a part in the leadership of the by the opinions of a few Work in Bamboo Town In 1992 US agents kidnapped Alvarez give them protection in the Bahamas. Free National Movement if “chronic” callers to talk and continue to be an effec- Machain, wanted for kidnapping and murder, “I testified to all that I had tried to accom- he puts the brakes on and shows, that he was only elect- tive member of parliament. from his Mexico home and took him to the plish against Lehder and the Bahamas’ plays his cards right. Howev- ed in 2007, almost three years You don’t need a fight when US. unwillingness to cooperate and that really er, I’m puzzled and confused ago. I believe that makes him 2012 rolls around. Also causing further confusion is the sud- blew a fuse in Nassau,” Mr Antippas told by some of the contents of his a rookie. den suspension last week of the US visa of the world. reasoning for resigning. First- He ought not to allow a few PAT STRACHAN another leading Jamaican citizen — Wayne The same fuse is now being blown in ly, he says that politically the “chronic” callers put ideas in Nassau, Chen. The Jamaican government claims that Jamaica. Dudus Coke might as well go qui- country is headed in the his head before it’s time. I’m March, 2010. his visa has nothing to do with the Coke etly, as go he will, dragging Jamaica’s repu- wrong direction and secondly, advising him to put the brakes case, which has started speculation down tation in the mud behind him. he is still committed to the on the press releases and Free National Movement and press conferences. He ought not to allow him- self to be used by the official opposition to create friction between himself and the Free National Movement. Obviously, he knows that

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THESE PHOTOS are said to show the area just south of Haulover on December 4, 2009 (left) and February 20, 2010. Minister responds to concerns over mangroves on Bimini By AVA TURNQUEST Minister Deveaux was unable to comment [email protected] specifically as he was not privy to the most recent letter, but said that the regulations implemented RESPONDING to claims of the “illicit rape of in Bimini were drafted and approved through Bimini’s remaining mangroves” Environment numerous town meetings on the island. Minister Earl Deveaux charged that despite inter- The minister explained that while he was in no ests for “stridency”, persons should still consider way disputing the validity of claims brought for- claims in their historical context. ward, persons with evidence towards any devel- In the most recent of several letters written oper’s environmental misconduct should be tak- to the government, and now the Prime Minis- en directly to the local government office so that ter, from Mangrove Action Project executive an official assessment can be conducted. director Alfredo Quarto, the international man- The letter continued: “The destruction of grove protection and preservation organisation Bimini’s remaining mangroves is shocking. Evi- criticized the impact of Bimini’s Marine Pro- dence of wanton destruction and lack of regula- tected Area and regulations, stating that it is tion of this now rushed development at Bimini “all for naught.” Bay is all too clearly depicted.” Mr Quarto wrote: “The whole concept of a Minister Deveaux has confirmed interest in viable MPA is threatened by ongoing, unregu- pursuing and discussing claims made and is lated development including massive mangrove expected to release an official statement on the clearing.” matter later this week. Teens in hospital after stabbings in street fight By TANEKA THOMPSON his neck. He was taken to hos- Officers searched the man, Tribune Staff Reporter pital by EMS where he was list- and discovered a small quantity [email protected] ed in serious condition. of what was suspected to be Sgt Skippings said police are marijuana. A resident of Gold- TWO teenage boys are in following significant leads into en Gates number 2 is assisting serious condition in hospital the matter. police with their investigations. after being stabbed in the chest Another man is in hospital In other crime news, police and back during a violent street after he tried to fend off a rob- also recovered a small amount fight. The attack was one of ber. Police said it was sometime of marijuana while patrolling three stabbing incidents report- around 7.21pm Saturday in the the Hutchinson Street area. ed over the weekend. Peardale area when a man said Mobile division officers were The victims, a 14-year-old he was approached by another patrolling the area around 9.15 and 19-year-old, were man who tried to rob him of his pm Friday when they saw a embroiled in an argument with bicycle. The victim told police male acting suspiciously. As a group of men in the parking he resisted the robbery and was officers approached the male lot of the discount store, Buy 4 subsequently stabbed in his he fled the area and was able Less, on Blue Hill Road south, upper back. to evade police. However, a about 5.34pm Saturday. During He was taken to hospital search of the area uncovered a the fray, the younger boy was where he is listed in stable con- small quantity of suspected mar- stabbed in the right side of his dition. ijuana. chest while the other victim Police also made several Investigations into all of these received an injury in the right arrests over the weekend. incidents continue. side of his back, said Press Liai- While acting on a tip around son Officer Sergeant Chrislyn 4 pm Friday, officers of the Skippings. Northeastern Division execut- The boys were taken to hos- ed a search warrant on a home pital by Emergency Medical at Pitt Road. After searching Services where at last report, the home, officers found a small they were listed in serious con- amount of ammunition. dition. Meantime, four men are The two occupants of the assisting police in their investi- home, a 42-year-old man and a gations. 27-year-old woman, were tak- Earlier that day, around 3.50 en into custody. am Saturday, a 28-year-old res- A few hours later, around 7 ident of Gibbs Corner told pm Friday, officers of the police he was stabbed while at Mobile Division were patrolling Comfort Zone on Wulff Road. Bahama Avenue off Market The victim said he was attacked Street when they saw a man act- by a man who stabbed him in ing suspiciously.

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LOCAL NEWS Disasters need more than prayers BY SIR RONALD SANDERS ing standards than now exists. Equally, they should all sub- (The writer is a Consultant scribe to the Caribbean Cata- o and former Caribbean diplo- t strophe Facility Risk Insurance o

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Haiti and Chile a The underlying point about s within six weeks mobilize support for Chile and i all this is that CARICOM have virtually left the problem P ofT each other, on January 12 a countries could not cope with to be tackled by the Chilean h and February 27 respectively, c two disasters simultaneously a revealed the limited capacity of government, the United States t among its own membership, of America, better-off Latin a Caribbean Community (CARI- N and while they have been American nations and the inter- COM) countries to respond to PEOPLE walk past a damaged house in Caleta Tumbes, Chile, Sat- valiant in Haiti in relation to disasters on this scale. national institutions. CARI- urday March 6, 2010. A tsunami, caused by an earthquake, hit their means, their financial con- To date, CARICOM coun- COM countries simply do not SIR RONALD SANDERS Chile’s coastal central region on Feb. 27. tribution to Haiti was minis- tries have not been able to have the resources in any form cule. to cope with massive disasters within their own member states, ries of the Organization of token gesture of assistance to let alone to provide help to oth- Nonetheless, disaster threat- Eastern Caribbean States Chile. ens them in the form of hurri- er countries. (OECS) but Thompson Fortunately, there are gov- In this regard, CARICOM canes and earthquakes and they revealed that “no other contri- ernments that can provide are ill-prepared to cope – a fact countries need to thank God butions have been forthcom- immediate relief assistance and that the 7.0 earthquake that that international financial insti- ing” from other states. Chile has the financial capacity tutions and large countries buckled Haiti did not extend CARICOM countries gave to undertake the reconstruction into Jamaica. Nonetheless, should take into account by as much as they could. They did that has been estimated, so far, ceasing to graduate them from high praise should be given to so directly and through the at US$30 billion — 15 per cent CARICOM countries for their concessionary lending; urgent- Caribbean Disaster Emergency of Chile's annual economic out- ly addressing their burdensome efforts, at both the level of gov- Management Agency (CDE- put. ernments and the public, to commercial debt problems; and MA). But, at the end of the The country is the best man- stopping the demand in the help Haiti. In proportion to day, large though the contribu- aged in Latin America with a their capacity, many of them World Trade Organisation and tion was in relation to the public debt of only 6 per cent of in trade agreements that they have been very generous. means of these countries, it was its GDP. By comparison, the Barbados has now emerged give reciprocal treatment to a drop in the Ocean measured majority of CARICOM coun- countries and regions much as the country which, on a per against the scale of Haiti’s tries have a debt to GDP ratio capita basis, has pledged the larger than they are. needs. of one hundred per cent and Of course, the principal les- most to Haiti’s relief and recon- Haiti required the large scale more. struction. son to be learned from the assistance of countries such as experience of Haiti and Chile is Prime Minister David the United States, Canada, Thompson has revealed that Profits that the countries that will France, Brazil and the interna- recover faster and reconstruct the Barbados government is tional institutions like the Inter- Further, over the last decade quicker from disasters are the donating US$1 million to Haiti, American Development Bank Chile saved much of the profits ones with the prudently run the same figure as the govern- (IDB). from sales of copper by state- economies that benefit from ments of the two countries at In early March at a meeting owned mines and taxes on pri- greater resources. either end of CARICOM’s eco- of CARICOM finance minis- vate miners. Its sovereign In this connection, CARI- nomic scale — oil-rich Trinidad ters, Secretary-General, Edwin wealth funds now hold about COM countries could make and Tobago, and Guyana, the Carrington, declared that the US$15 billion. With this kind their economies stronger by poorest country, in per capita region “cannot fail to take cog- of record and assets, Chile will accelerating the completion of income terms, after Haiti in the nizance of the near similar sit- easily be able to access capital the Caribbean Single Market region. uation (to Haiti) which has markets at low interest rates and Economy with an effective befallen Chile.” He urged assis- for rebuilding. governance structure. tance “to the best of our ability Outstanding How to establish machinery Praying that disaster does at this time”. for avoiding huge human and not kick down the doors of two The number of dead and While Guyana’s contribu- infrastructural catastrophes as a or more CARICOM countries injured in Chile was not as tion was exemplary, the dona- result of natural disasters is at the same time won’t be great as in Haiti even though tion of Barbados is outstand- something that should now be enough. the 8.8 tremor was much ing for not only has the gov- actively exercising the minds of stronger than the earthquake ernment pledged US$1 million, Caribbean leaders. Responses and previous com- that bowed Haiti. but it has been shouldering the St Kitts-Nevis Prime Minis- mentaries at: www.sirronald- Nonetheless, as this com- costs for the operations of the ter Denzil Douglas recently sanders.com mentary is being written, the Regional Security System observed that “there is a wave United Nations Office for the (RSS) that has provided much of volcanic activity that is taking coordination of Humanitarian needed security and other ser- place in this region” and he Affairs, reports that 723 peo- +RXVH DQG 3URSHUW\ vices to Haiti. Barbados shares called on his country’s Nation- ple were killed and 2 million the RSS with six island-territo- al Emergency Management 3DFNDJHV (about 10 per cent of the popu- Agency “to review the coun- lation) have been made home- try’s capacity to deal with an $YDLODEOH RZQ \RXU less and are walking the streets. earthquake”. He would know Six regions were declared as that to do so the Agency would zones of catastrophe. require greater resources from But CARICOM countries the government than it now are already over-stretched in has. Haiti. It is doubtful that any of Among the factors that all them, except perhaps for governments should take into Trinidad and Tobago, could account is the legislation and &DOO make anything more than a enforcement of far better build- ɑȐǸȹ ɄȹȐѱ

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THE TRIBUNE MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010, PAGE 7 LOCAL NEWS PHOTO SPECIAL FairBahamas 2010 Red Cross

THE BAHAMAS RED CROSS SOCIETY held its annual fair on Saturday at the lower grounds of Government House. Governor Arthur Hanna was present to enjoy the attrac- tions and greet fair-goers.

LADIES from the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority present the Governor General Arthur Hanna a native THRILL SEEKERS: Youngsters enjoy the thrills delight called a “CUP” of Saturday’s fair.

A FAIR-GOER enjoys a game of bingo.

CHILDREN enjoy the slides.

FAMILY FUN: Saturday’s event was a day for all the family.

PHOTOS: Felipé Major /Tribune staff

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LOCAL NEWS Local company makes difference to the lives of Haitian orphans

HARLES Beall, CEO of Oldcastle Building Prod- uctsC (Caribbean) Limited, a Bahamian company, is mak- ing a difference in the lives of Haiti's orphans. Since the January 12 earthquake, Mr. Beall, a long-time resident and appli- cant for citizenship in The Bahamas, has spent more than 30 days in Port-au- Prince leading a relief effort for the orphanages. His focus has been on locating and supplying orphanages and abandoned children with food, shelter SUFFER THE CHILDREN: Mr. Charles Beall has set up a fully equipped field medical facility at Delmas 19 in Port-au-Prince to provide trauma and emergency surgery and medical care for children. and medical care. He is cur- rently supplying eight orphanages and about 650 children with life essential support. Mr. Beall has also set up a fully equipped field med- ical facility at Delmas 19 in Port-au-Prince to provide trauma and emergency FACE OF DISASTER: Children were on the front line of the Haiti dis- surgery and medical care for aster. children. He is collaborating with Amsterdam Medical Centre “I have participated in disaster relief efforts (AMC) from the Nether- in other parts of the world, but I have never lands to provide surgeons experienced the scale of devastation and suf- and other medical profes- fering that exists in Haiti. The world com- sionals to operate the emer- munity must do all that we can to help the gency medical clinic for the children. Haitian people survive and recover from this Mr. Beall has been per- disaster.” sonally coordinating the emergency relief effort and has delivered tons of food, Charles Beall water and medical supplies to orphanages throughout will last for many years. Emergency Management Haiti since the earthquake. “We all need to be think- Agency (NEMA) to assist ing about disaster prepared- in preparation of a disaster Logistics ness,” said Mark Roberts, response plan for the owner of Builders Mall; Bahamas. Immediately following the FYP, Tile King, and the Builders Mall was asked initial earthquake, Mr. Beall Paint Centre. by NEMA to participate in travelled to the Dominican Builders Mall is the local part due to their generous Republic, located supplies, distributor of Oldcastle efforts in the reconstruction organized a logistics opera- Building Products in the of Inagua after Hurricane tion, and began trucking Bahamas. According to Mr. Hannah, September 3, 2008. emergency relief into Haiti. Roberts, Builders Mall has He said his immediate been asked by the National SEE page nine objective is to develop a sus- tainable system to deliver food, shelter and medical care for the orphans and abandoned children of Haiti. “I have participated in dis- aster relief efforts in other parts of the world, but I have never experienced the 7+(%$+$0$6,167,787(2) scale of devastation and suf- &+$57(5('$&&2817$176 fering that exists in Haiti.” he said. ³8SKROGLQJ,QWHJULW\6WULYLQJIRU([FHOOHQFH´ “The world community must do all that we can to ,)56)2560$//DQG help the Haitian people sur- vive and recover from this 0(',806,=((17,7,(6 disaster.” 60(V 35(6(17$7,21 Mr. Beall's long term goal is to raise the standard of 7KH %DKDPDV ,QVWLWXWH RI &KDUWHUHG $FFRXQWDQWV living for all of the children %,&$ ZRXOGOLNHWRLQYLWH\RXWRDSUHVHQWDWLRQDQG of Haiti. DGRSWLRQSURFHVVRQ7XHVGD\0DUFKWKDW Oldcastle Caribbean has SPDWWKH+LOWRQ+RWHORQWKH,QWHUQDWLRQDO)LQDQFLDO pledged to supply the build- 5HSRUWLQJ 6WDQGDUG ,)56  GHVLJQHG VSHFL¿FDOO\ IRU ing materials for 5,000 tem- 6PDOODQG0HGLXPVL]HGHQWLWLHVE\WKH,QWHUQDWLRQDO porary houses, including $FFRXQWLQJ6WDQGDUG%RDUG ,$6%  *XHVW6SHDNHU sanitary structures, capable DUH %DVLO ,QJUDKDP DQG ,)56 &RQVXOWDQW 'DYLG of withstanding the upcom- 5DJJD\ ing hurricane season. The materials will be WK shipped to Haiti within the 'DWH 7XHVGD\0DUFK  next 30 days. 7LPH SPSP Oldcastle Caribbean will 3ODFH %ULWLVK&RORQLDO+LOWRQ+RWHO also assess the establishment 5693 )D[ 7HO of a formal operation in (PDLO VHFELFD#EDWHOQHWEV Haiti to assist with the ELFDH[HFXWLYH#KRWPDLOFRP reconstruction effort that :$17(' 6725( 683(59,625 WRRYHUVHHPXOWLSOHUHWDLORXWOHWV 0LQLPXP\HDUVVXSHUYLVRU\ H[SHULHQFH:HDUHRSHQHGGD\VD ZHHN6KLIWZRUNDPSP DQGSP0LGQLJKW

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LOCAL NEWS Teen power lights up talent showcase TEEN POWER has launched its slate of activ- Teen Fest 2010 this coming BAHAMAS recently held a ities leading up to Teen Fest May. successful 2010 Teen Talent 2010. The event will highlight They will be able to meet Showcase at Arawak Cay, giv- the brightest and the best in personally with the interna- ing young people a chance to signing, rapping, chatting and tional artists, gaining perti- showcase their talent and pro- dancing amongst Bahamian nent advice before perform- mote non-violence amongst teens from the public and pri- ing with them on stage. their peers. vate school systems. Vitamalt has taken the For the past few years, International artists have lead as a corporate sponsor Teen Power Bahamas has already come on board to for the Teen Power Bahamas been working towards pro- make the event one to series of events. viding teenagers with events remember. that are fun and positive. The Students who win in the creative concept of Ken Rolle, various categories for the STANLEY SMITH, a student also known as DJ Kenny Teen Talent Showcase will at T. A. Thompson Junior Rebel, Teen Power Bahamas move on to participate in High School.

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THE TRIBUNE MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010, PAGE 11 LOCAL NEWS FROM page one being," charged Mr Gibson, in a to the extent that Reece Chip- unlawfully defamed me." disclosed Mr Roberts’ several Kenyatta Gibson statement released last night. man and Kenyatta Gibson are in He also again defended the acts of cronyism, has made Mr accountant Reece Chipman had His statement came in any sort of partnership raises a BMC's decision to award the Roberts and the vast business any bearing on the decision tion — was one of seven response to fresh allegations legitimate concern about an contract to Catsan and Chip- cartel, whose interest he repre- making process regarding a accounting firms that partici- made by Mr Roberts, who yes- actual or perceived conflict of man. sents very upset. $152,000 contract awarded to pated in an open bid process terday accused Mr Gibson and interest arising from their com- "There was nothing untoward “Therein I tabled a list which Catsan and Chipman Ltd to launched by the BMC last year. Mr Chipman of a conflict of mon business relationship." relative to this contract and Mr proved that Mr Roberts audit the BMC. "Once again the chairman of interest because they had But Mr Gibson claimed that Roberts can scream from here presided over a system where The firm, owned by Mr Chip- the Progressive Liberal Party formed a wheelchair rental com- Braxton Wheels Limited "has to eternity, but he cannot only supporters of Mr Roberts’ man — the unsuccessful FNM has decided to spread lies, twist pany in 2003. been out of existence and has change the facts of this matter: (political) party would be rec- candidate for the Sea Breeze the truth and distort facts in an Said Mr Roberts: "There can not transacted any business since that the contract awarded was ommended by Mr Roberts and constituency in the 2007 elec- effort to defame another human be no denying of the fact that 2006.” the best value for money." his colleagues to be hired at the He continued: "This can be He argued that his recent con- Bahamas Telecommunication FROM page one easily verified and Mr. Roberts tribution to the House of Company. PLP chairman in contract fury is aware that Mr. Chipman is Assembly provoked the PLP "This is clearly Mr Roberts’ not my business partner. Mr chairman's latest round of alle- futile attempt to retaliate. It is as lies and half-truths. He said his former busi- receipt lists Mr Gibson, along with Mr Chip- Roberts deals in half truths so as gations. curious that this non-issue was ness relationship with Mr Chipman was not a man, as the only shareholders in Braxton to misrepresent facts. Mr Chip- "Obviously my previous state- only raised after I exposed Mr factor when the accountant was awarded the Wheels Ltd. The last returns listed Mr Gibson man is not my business partner ment and my speech in the Roberts’ duplicity therein," said contract. as president and chairman of the Board of and Bradley Roberts has now House of Assembly, in which I Mr Gibson. Meantime, a source close to Mr Gibson told Directors and Reece Dean Chipman as man- The Tribune that the MP was weighing his aging director and vice-president, holding 3,000 legal options about a possible libel suit against and 2,000 shares respectively. Mr Roberts. (See story front page). "There can be no denying of the fact that to Yesterday's statements are the latest in a the extent that Reece Chipman and Kenyatta war of words between the Opposition and the Gibson are in any sort of partnership raises a FNM over a $152,000 contract awarded to legitimate concern about an actual or per- Catsan and Chipman Ltd — headed by Mr ceived conflict of interest arising from their Chipman, the unsuccessful FNM candidate common business relationship," said Mr for the Sea Breeze constituency in the 2007 Roberts, flanked by PLP MP for St Thomas election — to audit the BMC. The firm, owned More Frank Smith, and two party stalwarts. by Mr Chipman, also President of the Bahamas "Why did the (BMC) select the accounting Institute of Chartered Accountants, was one of firm with the highest bid for work that could seven accounting firms that participated in an have been performed by other, more reputable open bid process launched by the BMC last and more experienced accounting firms? It year. is fair to ask whether Mr Chipman's firm has During a press conference at the PLP's Far- the professional expertise, capacity and the rington Road headquarters, Mr Roberts manpower to effectively conduct and com- revealed that Mr Gibson and Mr Chipman plete this engagement as do the other firms were business partners in wheelchair rental that submitted bids for this engagement." company Braxton Wheels Limited incorpo- The PLP chairman also questioned whether rated on June 17, 2003. He provided a Regis- Mr Chipman is listed as a chartered accountant trar General's Department receipt, dated with the Bahamas Institute of Chartered August 28, 2006, to support his claims. The Accountants. FROM page one FNM denies McCartney quit rounds political developments in this country,” read the state- after row with Deputy PM ment released yesterday by the FNM, “but when an elaborate rumour.” Attempts to reach you today. and totally fabricated story is JCN for comment were not “My wife Lisa, my daugh- broadcast as news by a sup- successful. ters Kasia and Tai and I have posedly responsible media Having resigned from his welcomed a new member to house then a response is nec- post as a Cabinet minister two our family, Lawrence Khail essary. weeks ago, Mr McCartney has McCartney. “At no time did the alleged vowed to focus his attention “The birth of each of our events reported by the radio on his family and giving children has provided us station take place. Further- greater support and energy to unbounded joy and emotion more, nothing even remotely his constituency of Bamboo and a welcome reminder that resembling that account ever Town. life is more about the moments took place. The FNM regards “My strengths will be invest- than the occasions, and suc- the peddling of such unfound- ed in making them stronger. cess in life depends on how ed fabrications as utterly irre- My energy and ambition will well you are able to determine sponsible and a disservice to hopefully lead to greater and manage the order of your the Bahamian public.” opportunities for them. priorities — by the accelera- As such, the FNM called on “There have indeed been tion of some, the abeyance of JCN news to retract their pub- some very thrilling high points others and the acceptance that lication and apologise for along the way, one of which I in life nothing comes before spreading this “malicious am very proud to share with its time,” he said.

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THE TRIBUNE MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010, PAGE 15 LOCAL NEWS Paul Moss: PLP must change leadership FROM page one Tyler Perry film to premiere in Bahamas FROM page one first time allow Bahamians a “taste of Hollywood, right in product placement than to dent to me that Tyler was ing on a court to give it an election victory. I find it staggering,” Mr it’s own backyard.” show the water and the beau- enthralled with the beauty and Moss told The Tribune yesterday. Bishop Ellis continued: “We ty of the Commonwealth of people of our country.” Currently there can be no declared winner of the Elizabeth by- are aware that the Bahamian the Bahamas. When people “Why Did I Get Married election as the results are currently before the courts. Following an people have come to know see this film they will get to Too” is scheduled for release intense two-day recount, the FNM’s Dr Duane Sands stands ahead Tyler through his Madea char- see the wonders of the in the United States on April of the PLP’s Ryan Pinder with 1,501 votes to Mr Pinder’s 1,499. The acter and I am happy once Bahamas in a way that we 2. PLP is challenging five protested ballots which if counted could give again to have the privilege to could not have possibly repro- their party a majority of three votes and the victory in the Elizabeth afford our people the oppor- duced on our own.” constituency. Court hearings are set to begin on March 11th. tunity to meet him up-close The tourism minister said In the meantime Mr Moss said that he thinks the focus of the PLP and personal.” the event is a testament that should now be on training its people on how to conduct elections As the venue will only be “anybody” can assist in the and trying to “clean up” the party so that it is “more attractive” to able to accommodate 400 per- development of tourism, high- a wider majority of Bahamians. sons, Bahamians are encour- lighting its succession as a Having won the Elizabeth seat with a majority of over 1,200 aged to acquire tickets from direct result of Bishop Ellis’ votes in 2002, and by some 45 votes in 2007, Mr Moss said this last the GEMS radio station at initiative and relationship with result in the by-election should prove to the party that the leader- their earliest availability, which the American superstar. ship of the organization is taking the PLP down “the wrong path.” is scheduled for late next week. Bishop Ellis met the enter- “If the PLP wants to have a chance at winning the next general Partial proceeds from the TYLER PERRY tainment icon by chance election, they need to take a hard look at changing the leadership. event will be donated to the through like religious affilia- The leadership has lost its appeal. Even in the most dire of cir- Sister Sister Breast Cancer tions, over the years they cumstance that we see the country in today they are unable to Support Group, a group that reported to have brought in nearly $1 million to the island’s maintained a friendship and attract people to the party. And even though they talk about the seeks to offer solace and com- when Mr Perry developed an amount of money the FNM spent in that by-election, you are sup- munity for those affected by economy. Minister Vanderpool-Wal- interest in purchasing an posed to have this victory secured. And these guys still can’t pull it the disease. island, he turned to Bishop off. According to the Bahamas lace acknowledged, “Adver- tising has changed greatly over Ellis for advice. “They have Bradley (Roberts) going on with his (bombastic) Film Commission, films and “When I approached the ways. Those styles are played out. You have to be about something TV productions shot in the the years, many times the com- mercials that we are running Minister of Tourism early last different to attract people to you,” he stressed. Bahamas can inject up to $15 year,” Bishop Ellis said, “and Having challenged the party’s current leader Perry Christie in million into the nation’s econ- can be skipped or avoided due to amenities such as TiVo. requested that he and other their last national convention and lost, Mr Moss said that he is omy — outside of increased government officials arrange not afraid to continue to speak out against the leadership of his par- Bahamian employment oppor- “The one thing that they can never take out is product to have a meeting with Tyler ty. He said that he is also not concerned about being denied a tunities. because of the work that he nomination to run under the party’s banner in the St Cecilia con- The sequel, shot partially in placement within the film or show, and there is no better was currently doing in the stituency as he already does not hold out much hope of actually get- Eleuthera and Exuma, was Bahamas, it was already evi- ting the nomination. “Mr Christie promised that there would be ‘consequences’ for those who opposed him so I’m not too concerned about that. See, they want you to be someone who is all about this hero-worship. You must be a ‘yes-man’. “Well I am not about that. I came into politics to make a differ- ence. I didn’t come into politics to make a living. Anybody who Fast Track your plans... knows me knows that. And they can try their tricks but come 2012 I will be the representative for St Cecilia. They can count on that,” he said. 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