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By ALISON LOWE Two stabbed Tribune Staff Reporter [email protected]
A JAMAICAN man has called on authorities in his country and The Bahamas to follow up on a “horrible ordeal” he claims to have suffered at the hands of Immi- gration officials when he was denied entry to the country in October. In a letter sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jamaica, forwarded to The Tribune in the hope that local Bahamian officials would take steps to improve the situa- tion for future visitors, Andrew Dillion claims he was com- ing to The Bahamas to see friends last month when his hol- in school fight SEE page 10 Friend of Brenton Youth quizzed PAYING TRIBUTE TO CHARLISE Smith told police: you just shot an after ‘argument innocent man By TANEKA THOMPSON Tribune Staff Reporter over cell phone’ [email protected] CRADLING the dying boy By PAUL G TURNQUEST ued: “One student was in his arms, a friend of Bren- Tribune Staff Reporter stabbed in the left upper ton Smith who was at his side [email protected] chest, while the other in the before he was shot screamed, upper back. Circumstances "You just shot an innocent AN 11th grade student of are unknown as to exactly man!" CV Bethel High School is what took place, however Police Staff Association being held by police for ques- police officers are presently President Bradley Sands was tioning in the stabbing of two conducting inquiries.” at the scene with Detective other students from that However, The Tribune has Corporal 1476 Kelsie Munroe school reportedly after an been able to confirm through — the officer who is alleged argument broke out over the the Director of Education to have fired the fateful bullet alleged theft of his girlfriend’s Lionel Sands that the alleged — the night Brenton was cell phone earlier that morn- perpetrator is another 11th shot, it was revealed yester- ing. grade student who is report- day. According to police some- edly currently in police cus- Moments before he died, time around 1pm they tody. Brenton and his friend received the report from the “There was indeed two stu- laughed and talked in a school that a stabbing had dents who were injured at the "relaxed" manner as they taken place at the East Street school. The case surrounded walked through a popular South school. The informa- these two students and anoth- shortcut in the Kemp Road tion that the police relayed is er student who did the stab- area which leads to the near- that two males, ages 15 and bing. It was related to some 16 years were stabbed shortly student and a cell phone that SEE page eight after 11am. Both students are was supposedly stolen from listed in serious but stable the girlfriend of one of the condition at the Princess Mar- students,” Mr Sands said. Man found garet Hospital. Speaking to the security of While the stabbing took the campus, Mr Sands said guilty of two place nearly two hours before that the ministry employs cer- f f
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F Pinder guilty of the Octo- FAMILY AND FRIENDS of 15-year-old Charlise Bain (inset) have paid tribute to her with this shrine. ber 2006 murders of two Charlise was killed when the bus taking her and seven other students home from school collided with a men in South Andros. white 1995 Dodge van in Spruce Street, Nassau Village on Friday. The jury of 10 women and two men unanimously found Pinder, 33, of the Bluff, South Andros, guilty John Travolta appoints top attorney for retrial of the murders of Glen- wood Neely Jr and James By MEGAN REYNOLDS McDermott who represented the Tra- Mitchell Smith Jr. The two Tribune Staff Reporter volta family at the trial in Nassau over men were reported miss- [email protected] five weeks from September 22 are now ing almost two weeks witnesses in the case. before their bodies were JOHN Travolta has appointed top Former PLP Senator Bridgewater, discovered in a remote attorney Michael Perkins to represent 49, and former ambulance driver area of The Bluff, South him in the retrial of Pleasant Bridge- Lightbourne, 47, are accused of Andros, in an advanced water and Tarino Lightbourne over attempting to extort money from Mr attempted extortion of $25 million. JOHN TRAVOLTA Lawyers Michael Ossi and Michael SEE page eight SEE page nine
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LOCAL NEWS Man injured in work accident settles out of court
By MEGAN REYNOLDS ain’t here and I have got to make it John hopes to Tribune Staff Reporter Father of three accepts right.” help others who [email protected] Despite winning his case, Mr John find themselves feels he has fallen victim to a justice losing out in a A DISABLED father of three substantially smaller payoff system that fails to serve the common system dominat- awarded more than $300,000 in dam- man. ed by the ages for injuries sustained at work has He said: “I sought justice and my wealthy and accepted a substantially smaller pay-off employers to settle the matter out of of his wife Joyetta, and that of his step- name was quoted that I received jus- educated by set- from his former employer after over court. son Clifton Smith, 23, who was killed tice, but I did not receive justice. ting up an office two years of waiting for justice. During the six years he has been in a cruise boat tragedy. “It’s a shame and a disgrace on soci- providing assis- Wayne Anthony John, 45, was ren- unable to work, Mr John has been Mr John’s plight has been the sub- ety to know the courts order that you tance to those in Wayne Anthony struggling to meet his family’s basic ject of a series of Tribune articles, but dered disabled when he sustained seri- get a certain amount, and yet lawyers need. John ous injuries to his foot, hip and wrist needs and buy medication for his 15- telling his sad story has failed to make offers with total disregard for Without assis- when he fell off a flatbed tractor-trail- year-old son Javon John, who suffers change his situation. the system. tance himself, er at the February Point Resort in from seizures. He said he had no choice but to “I don’t understand this justice. I Mr John reached such deep despair Exuma in November 2003. With just $700 in monthly payments accept the out of court settlement. don’t like the way these people oper- he contemplated suicide. Senior Justice Anita Allen found from the National Insurance Board, “I can’t bear it anymore, I’ve had ate with their so-called law. He said his doctor, orthopaedic and February Point Resort Estates Limit- Mr John was forced to borrow from enough,” Mr John told The Tribune. “They have no care for their own hand surgeon Dr May Hestmo, who ed guilty of negligence in July 2007, friends and acquaintances to cover his “They came to me with the offer people. testified about his life-changing injuries but it was not until December last year costs. and I finally said, that’s it. “I went to the authorities and went in court, was one person who gave him that the registrar determined $310,504 He has been threatened into repay- “It’s only because of my present through all the right procedures, and faith in humanity. in damages should be paid to Mr John. ing his debts, and was forced out of condition that I had to accept. you can see the way they treated me. Mr John said: “She did what any February Point appealed the his home in Canaan Lane, off Shirley “If I could find food every day I “You wouldn’t treat a foreigner like human being, and any good doctor amount in January, and after more Street, when unable to pay his rent would have waited it out, but I had to that, but to treat a person who is born would do. than 10 months of waiting for the and bills. do it for the sake of the children. here, who is raising their family here, “She is the one person I have some- appeal to be heard, Mr John accepted And his suffering has been exacer- “When I get this money I will seek and paying taxes, like this is wrong.” thing nice to say about after this whole a smaller payment from his former bated since the accident by the death the best for my kids. Their mummy As he begins to rebuild his life, Mr experience.”
INMATES from Her Majesty’s Prison per- HMP inmates encourage form a skit for students of Government High School. students to end violence
INMATES of Her Majesty’s Prison per- INMATE Letisha formed a skit at Government High School on Miller Henderson/ Tuesday to encourage students to settle conflicts answers BIS photos without resorting to violence. the question The inmates are visiting various high schools from as part of the activities planned for the Depart- students. ment of Rehabilitation Welfare Services’ “Rehabilitation Week”. The skit emphasised the responsibility of par- ents, teachers, the government and the com- munity to help end the violence plaguing the nation. Following the skit, the inmates spoke to stu- dents and answered questions about life in “Hang out with more positive people. Those prison. who are getting you in trouble, they are not Inmate Miller, who has served 10 years of a the dudes to hang around. Brush them off,” he 20-year sentence, told students that “prison is no said. joke.” The mother of one of the inmates received a “Somebody has to tell you where to go. You resounding ovation from the students after cannot just jump up and say ‘I’m going by my making a heartfelt address. boys’,” he explained, adding that some people “After school,” she said, “go straight home just can’t handle it. and stop standing on the corner because that is “Some guys come to jail and right in front of how trouble starts.” my face, they tripped out,” he said. “They went She also advised them to listen to their par- right out of their heads. Yesterday they were ents and teachers and stay away from drugs. cool; today they can’t take the pressure.” “Do not mind what your friends tell you, do He encouraged the students to withstand not take drugs,” she said. “Marijuana is not peer pressure. good to take. It destroys your mind.”
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THE TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009, PAGE 3 LOCAL NEWS Minister: only Government tightens housing, one person lost job in Royal service lots selection process By ALISON LOWE housing is currently under con- Palm closure Tribune Staff Reporter struction in New Providence, Aba- [email protected] MINISTER of Labour co and Grand Bahama, and plans Dion Foulkes yesterday are in place to commence con- said that only one person TOO many people were being struction of housing or preparation chosen to get access to government – not around a hundred of other lots in New Providence, housing or service lots on the basis Grand Bahama and Bimini. as had been claimed – of their “friendship” or other affili- Mr Russell said the government lost their jobs as a result ation with civil servants who con- is currently on track to meet its of the closure of the trol the selection process, Minister manifesto promise. Royal Palm Resort in of Housing Kenneth Russell said “If we get to January and don’t Grand Bahama. yesterday. build another subdivision we will On Sunday, West End In response to its concern over be behind, but as it stands we are and Bimini MP Obie these findings, the government has ahead,” he said. Wilchcombe said he had now tightened its criteria for select- KENNETH RUSSELL The minister said the more strin- been informed that ing those who are awarded access gent screening process for housing “somewhere under 100” to government housing and service applicants was implemented upon people had been put out lots. the return to the ministry of Permanent Sec- of work by the resort’s According to Mr Russell, for several retary Lorraine Armbrister, a former chief decision to shut its doors months now the ministry has reverted to housing officer who had been seconded to last week. using the “original screening process, where the Ministry of Tourism. Mr Foulkes said: “The persons are categorised by salary, by condi- “It’s already started but it’s difficult to facts are the Royal Palm tion and by need” in order to determine who catch up or make changes to any subdivi- closed and it affected gets priority in receiving government hous- sion that exists now but we’re looking at eight employees. Seven ing, explained Mr Russell. these things, putting weight on these condi- of those employees will He made this disclosure as he indicated tions so that the decision is not being made that demand for government housing and be redeployed in other by personalities, it’s being made by appli- service lots – 3,000 of which the Ingraham cation and the need of a person rather than properties owned by the administration promised to make available friendship. Penthouse group and I by the end of its current term in office – has “The Bahamas is a very small place so think there’s one skyrocketed. you do get a lot of friendship creeping in employee, I think a jani- “It has increased. Demand for govern- where people are getting chosen because of tress, who offered to take ment housing is so high, no matter how many their friendship with others, you have per- a settlement package and you build it’s not enough,” he said. sons creeping in because of their affiliation she was made redun- According to the minister, government with certain groups,” he said. dant.” More armed Plans to reduce ambulance emergency robberies response times being ‘fast tracked’ bring Monday’s By ALISON LOWE Tribune Staff Reporter total to six [email protected]
By AVA TURNQUEST THE government is “fast tracking” plans to place THE crime spree in the ambulances at health clinics capital continued on Mon- throughout New Providence day night with three more to cut down on emergency armed robberies – bringing the total to six for that day. response times, health minis- In yesterday’s Tribune, ter Dr Hubert Minnis said. three armed robberies which Discussions are underway occurred in the early hours about decentralising ambu- of Monday were reported. lance services so that emer- Yesterday, police issued a gency teams can be dis- statement saying three more patched from locations in took place that night. eastern, western and south- Shortly after 7pm, a female ern New Providence, rather employee at Fashion Trap than only from the Princess on Wulff Road was held up Margaret Hospital. tunately “a lot of Bahamians at gunpoint. The perpetrator Dr Minnis said the move, do not pay attention to escaped on foot with an which has no definitive imple- sirens.” undetermined amount of mentation date but has been He noted that the public cash. put on a “fast track” by his health system has the neces- Less than three hours later, office, comes in response to sary staff to be able to accom- police responded to an complaints about the length modate the move and at pre- anonymous call stating that of time it takes for ambu- sent would not need to pro- EJ Kitchen on Carmichael lances to reach emergencies cure extra ambulances. Road had been robbed. in certain parts of the island. “At this particular time It was reported that an we’re OK with the numbers employee was accosted by The health minister said it is hard for ambulances to get but as population grows, we two armed men while taking would weigh all the pros and out the garbage near the rear to certain destinations in a TThhee door of the restaurant. timely manner in the face of cons and make sure there’s a IIrriisshh CCoouunnttrryyssiiddee The men forced their way traffic and added that unfor- balance,” added Dr Minnis. inside the building and stole JJaavvaa GGaalllleerryy the entire cash register. Wong’s Plaza Then, just before 11pm, police received information Madeira Street about an armed robbery on INDEX (242)326-2335 Yamacraw Drive. A woman reported that MAIN/SPORTS SECTION while she was pulling into her driveway, an armed man Local News...... P1,2,3,5,8,9,10 appeared from behind a wall Editorial/Letters...... P4 and demanded cash. The gunman took her Advts...... P6,7,14 handbag and then escaped Sports...... P11,12,13 by jumping back over the wall and driving away in a BUSINESS/ARTS SECTION dark vehicle. Business...... P1,2,3,4,5,6 Police are currently inves- tigating all these incidents. Advt...... P7 Comics...... P8 SHOOTING 3 pc Queen Post Bed Taste...... P9,10 1 pc Dresser A MAN was shot in the Arts...... P11,12 1 pc Mirror left thigh on St George’s 2 pc Nightstands Park early yesterday morn- 1 pc 5 Drawer Chest ing. CLASSIFIED SECTION 28 PAGES It was alleged that around 4am, the victim got into an Financing Available Through Queen 8 Pc Set ……… $3,950 argument with another man USA TODAY MAIN SECTION 12 PAGES Solid Wood Commonwealth Bank King 8 Pc Set …………$4,150 and was wounded shortly thereafter.
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EDITORIAL/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Tribune Limited Are any pastors NULLIUS ADDICTUS JURARE IN VERBA MAGISTRI Being Bound to Swear to The Dogmas of No Master LEON E. H. DUPUCH, Publisher/Editor 1903-1914 listening to the 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 voice of God? EILEEN DUPUCH CARRON, C.M.G., M.S., B.A., LL.B. Publisher/Editor 1972- EDITOR, The Tribune. A S Colebrooke, just to name a few. These men Published Daily Monday to Saturday “IF I shut up heaven that LETTERS stood in the rain and in the there be no rain, or if I com- [email protected] draft from park to park Shirley Street, P.O. Box N-3207, Nassau, Bahamas mand the locusts to devour helping to pull down the Insurance Management Building., P.O. F-485, Freeport, Grand Bahama the land, or if I send pesti- strongholds of the devil. It’s lence among my people, If Haggai 2:3 “who is left time for us to get out of our my people, which are called among you that saw this air condition churches and TELEPHONES by my name, should hum- country in her first glory? call a solemn fast and mas- Switchboard (News, Circulation and Advertising) 322-1986 ble themselves and pray and And how do you see it now? sive prayer meeting just as Is it not in our eyes in com- seek my face and turn from Esther did in Chapter 4:15- parison of it as nothing?” WEBSITE their wicked ways, then will 17. I am confident that the www.tribune242.com – updated daily at 2pm I hear from heaven and for- I call on Baptist, Church glory of this latter times shall give their sins and will heal Of God, Anglicans, be greater than the former their land.” Catholics, Adventists and thus said the Lord of Host It sounds as though the every other church denomi- Bahamians have to make decisions pestilence is among the peo- and in this place will I give peace. nation that represents and PLP Fox Hill MP Fred Mitchell — in sup- of our tourist industry, and the need to ple and the heaven is shut believes in the name of up. Peace will come if the porting BPSU’s president John Pinder’s attract investors to our shores. leaders of the various Christ to rise up and join claim that the Prime Minister had forgot- Many complain that investors are taking Are any pastors listening hands. Powerful things hap- ten the BPSU in his promise to pay monies over our country, others find tourists a nui- to the voice of God? denominations will come together and call a massive pen when we are all of one owed to other unions — wanted to know sance and don’t see the need to accommo- Where are the leaders of accord. Unity brings “what has materially changed with respect to date them. prayer and fasting. these people, the leaders strength. the financial circumstances of the country However, what the loss of tourists meant that stand before the peo- If they really care, should that would allow him to do today what he to the jobs of Bahamians during the Gulf not the Christian Council I am for capital punish- ple every Saturday and Sun- ment, but why cry and call said he could not do six months ago.” War in 1991, the 9/11 terrorist attack on day morning? Is their only call an open-air prayer The answer was simple. New York’s Twin Towers in 2002 and the for that when we have a concern what they should meeting at least ten nights “We gat the money!” Mr Ingraham told collapse of the world’s finances earlier this greater weapon, which is not eat and how many tithes and that is, each night on a dif- his party’s convention last week. He said year should help them fully understand how carnal? 2 Corinthian 10:4 offerings and how many ferent park in the different the Treasury had been made $66.6 million our very existence depends upon these two states, “For the weapons of richer when South Riding Point Holdings’ oil revenue streams. anniversary gifts they can areas. storage facility in Grand Bahama was pur- When tourists don’t arrive, hotels put receive or how many politi- Do we really want to pull our warfare are not carnal chased by Statoil Hydro. their staff on short work weeks. If the indus- cians can come to church on down strongholds? but mighty through God to Earlier this year government told the try does not improve, the hotels close, leav- anniversary day or how Let’s look at what’s the pulling down of strong- nurses union that it had to defer payment of ing thousands without jobs. Merchants, who much Crown land they can destroying our country. holds.” There are many their health insurance at that time because of also depend on the trade, start reducing We have the sicknesses of good men and women will- the projected revenue shortfall, which was staff. Tourism is so much a part of our eco- get? As I sat and watched the cancer, AIDS, sugar, high ing to help step up to the expected to exceed $200 million. In other nomic fabric that every business and every plate and pray. Too many words government, facing uncertainty in this Bahamian in this country is affected when it news on TV recently I saw blood pressure, bad stress financial global crisis, could not safely meet does not perform. And, therefore, if and where the prophet or the and now crime. families are getting hurt. their demands without threatening the coun- when tourism improves it is in everyone’s man of God met with some These are things that are Pastors, let us stop the try’s economy. The prime minister promised best interest to raise standards to make our of the leaders of the land. affecting every man, woman, Town Meetings and have the nurses that as soon as the pressure on the island a desirable destination. This means According to what I heard boy and girl. some Prayer Meetings on Treasury eased, his government would meet that the criminal element also has to change on the TV, it was not what it Can’t the leaders of these the parks where everyone its obligations to them. its ways. If not, the community must come should have been. The men churches see what’s going can come as they are. At first the nurses seemed to understand together to assist the police in doing it for The politicians call the the precarious situation the country was in — them. of God should have being on or are you waiting for the at least they had their salaries while many of This is a small island and changes are saying thus said the Lord, politician to call the prayer most rallies when they want their fellow Bahamians were losing theirs. being made to improve the tourism prod- but instead they were meeting? to. Why can’t we, as children They were also guaranteed treatment at the uct and to attract investors. The container singing a different note. How do you think we got of the Most High God, call public hospital for any illness that might port is being relocated, roads are being re- This is why our country is this far? our nights of prayer? Let’s arise during this period, despite not having routed, certain beaches are off limits — all in going the way it’s going in It’s because of the prayer take the church to where the health insurance. It seemed that they under- the name of security for our visitors and a tailspin. warriors and intercessors in people live. stood and were prepared to be reasonable. enhancement of the product. There are Everyday there is a killing. our land and the great However, said Prime Minister Ingraham, many who are unhappy about the changes. “something happened subsequent to that to They are unhappy that the island is not like Where are the leaders of the prophets such as R E Coop- BERNAL BULLARD cause them to change their mind. They it was in their youth. They do not like the churches? er Sr, Rev H W Brown, Rev Nassau, changed their mind and decided they would adjustments. This was the complaint of every The question is found in Dr John E Cleare, Rev Dr August 24, 2009. go on a sick-out.” No one has to live in this generation in this island. But change came country any length of time to know what and with it Bahamians’ living standards that special “something” is that tends to improved. change the minds of even the most intelligent It is now up to Bahamians. If they want to The legal profession under siege among us. That “something” is politics. And maintain the high standard of living to which behind that “something” are likely to be they have become accustomed and if those EDITOR, The Tribune. profession. blings of attorneys behaving politicians who would ask the same ques- now out of work want their jobs back, then Does anybody trust and badly. “Wow!” is all I can tion that Mr Mitchell asked on Monday we all have to make adjustments in our way Why does it appear as of respect attorneys any say. Are they teaching ethics about why government could pay the nurs- of life to attract a revenue stream from the late that every time we turn longer? in law school? es now when it couldn’t meet its obligations outside. This means tourism, banking and around an attorney in this Twenty-plus years ago an The noble ladies and gen- to them six months ago. Mr Mitchell should investors. If we want to step back to a have known the answer before he asked the Bahamas as it was in days gone by, then we country is under suspicion attorney being charged tlemen in this field need to question. have to reduce our expectations of having for, or officially charged before the courts with theft be heard because a cloud And so we must put to him the very same the modern world’s material luxuries and with, some form of miscon- was almost unheard of. hangs over the entire pro- question that he put to Mr Ingraham: “Is be satisfied with a simple island life. duct? What I find even more Yes, I believe that every- fession. he now engaged in pure politics seeking to What Bahamians want and how they go perplexing is the wall of one is innocent until proven Not all attorneys are dis- fool people that he cares for them when all about getting it is up to them as long as they silence emanating from the guilty, but as far as I am con- honest, but we all know the that he is doing is playing cynical political fully understand that they “cannot have their leaders of this profession. cerned, where there is saying about that one bad games with the lives of the Bahamian work- cake and eat it too.” What is the purpose of the smoke there could be fire; apple. I would love to hear ers?” No government can give them that, no Bahamas Bar? It seems to and for an attorney to be from those Bahamian attor- If Bahamians never understood before, matter what politicians “playing cynical polit- they should now understand the importance ical games” say. be almost non existent, or charged with 96 counts neys who always seem to just unable to police this before the court is very have an opinion on every- telling to me. thing else — because the Not to mention the other silence is deafening. one who is charged with NOTICE receiving stolen items from a GODFREY SMITH NOTICE is hereby given that Bervlyne Bien-Aime of housebreaking ring. Nassau, WILSON TRACT, NASSAU, BAHAMAS, is applying to There are constant rum- August 7, 2009. the Minister responsible for Nationality and Citizenship, for registration/naturalization as a citizen of The Bahamas, and that any person who knows any reason why registration/ naturalization should not be granted, should send a written and signed statement of the facts within twenty-eight days from the 11th day of November, 2009 to the Minister responsible for nationality and Citizenship, P.O. Box N-7147, Nassau, Bahamas.
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LOCAL NEWS Two stabbed in school fight John Travolta appoints cealed by a student as they went about process is to avoid that from happening top attorney for retrial FROM page one the school. but we try the best that we can, and not “We continue to do what we were only that, in our teaching we try to teach how the school’s perimeters could obvi- doing. One of the things we do is ensure our children to be kind and humane FROM page one ously pose a security risk with the everyday that the children coming into and deal with conflicts,” he said. foliage that creeps up to its fences, Mr the school are checked to ensure they While this lesson would obviously be Travolta following the death of his Sands said that it is highly probable that are not bringing any weapons into the lost to some, Mr Sands said that the son Jett, 16, in Grand Bahama, on a weapon was smuggled onto the cam- campus. Obviously every now and again ministry has to continue to “fight the January 2. pus through its fences and later con- something would slip through. But the good fight.” The lengthy trial was thrown out when PLP MP Picewell Forbes announced that Bridgewater had been /HJDO1RWLFH /HJDO1RWLFH acquitted of all charges at the PLP national convention while the jury 127,&( 127,&( was still in deliberations on October 21. (9(5*/2%$/ $1$+ /,0,7(' His inaccurate statement was ,Q9ROXQWDU\/LTXLGDWLRQ broadcast live on national television ,19(670(176 /,0,7(' and radio, forcing Senior Justice Ani- ,Q9ROXQWDU\/LTXLGDWLRQ ta Allen to declare a mistrial in the interest of justice. Hollywood actor John Travolta, 54, 1RWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW WKH DERYHQDPHG and his wife Kelly Preston, 46, intend to press on with the case, according to PLEASANT BRIDGEWATER 1RWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW WKH DERYHQDPHG &RPSDQ\LVLQGLVVROXWLRQZKLFKFRPPHQFHGRQ his legal team. And it has been suggested by Mr &RPSDQ\LVLQGLVVROXWLRQZKLFKFRPPHQFHGRQ WKHWKGD\RI1RYHPEHU 7KH/LTXLGDWRU Ossi that because one of the alleged extortion phone calls was made from the Bahamas to the United States, Florida could have juris- WKHWKGD\RI1RYHPEHU 7KH/LTXLGDWRU LV$UJRVD&RUS,QF32%R[11DVVDX diction over the matter. He understands there is a good basis for the trial to take place in LV $UJRVD&RUS,QF32%R[11DVVDX %DKDPDV the US. If the trial were to take place in Florida and Bridgewater and %DKDPDV Lightbourne did not attend voluntarily they would have to be extradited to the US. Bridgewater’s defence lawyer Murrio Ducille dismissed the proposal of a retrial in the US as nonsense. It has also been reported by an American newspaper that a retrial has been ordered, but this has yet to be confirmed by the $5*26$ &253 ,1& $5*26$ &253 ,1& Travoltas’ new attorney and Mr Ducille said he is unaware of it if /LTXLGDWRU /LTXLGDWRU a retrial has been set. Mr Perkins, a Florida-based attorney with 27 years experience as a lawyer for the United States Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), is out of office this week but is expected to issue a public statement regarding the trial following his return on Monday. /HJDO1RWLFH /HJDO1RWLFH Mr Ossi said: “He was handpicked by John and I don’t know what the plan is but I expect we are still witnesses whenever the tri- 127,&( 127,&( al may be.” After declaring a mistrial Senior Justice Allen called South 0$66,2 9,//( ,1& .(1025( *5283 /,0,7(' Andros MP Mr Forbes before her court to explain why he should ,Q9ROXQWDU\/LTXLGDWLRQ ,Q9ROXQWDU\/LTXLGDWLRQ not be held in Contempt of Court following his outburst as it had seriously interfered with the course of justice. Mr Forbes, represented by three attorneys, submitted that his own unqualified apology, in addition to an apology issued by the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) immediately after his announce- 1RWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW WKH DERYHQDPHG ment, mitigated the damage caused. 1RWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW WKH DERYHQDPHG He was discharged from the court without a fine or prison sen- &RPSDQ\LVLQGLVVROXWLRQZKLFKFRPPHQFHGRQ tence as Senior Justice Allen said she was satisfied he had purged &RPSDQ\LVLQGLVVROXWLRQZKLFKFRPPHQFHGRQ his contempt by means of his public apology and the ridicule he WKHWKGD\RI1RYHPEHU 7KH/LTXLGDWRU WKHWKGD\RI1RYHPEHU 7KH/LTXLGDWRU endured in the national and international press as a result of his blunder. LV $UJRVD&RUS,QF32%R[11DVVDX LV $UJRVD&RUS,QF32%R[11DVVDX %DKDPDV %DKDPDV Friend of Brenton Smith told police: you just shot an innocent man
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THE TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009, PAGE 9 LOCAL NEWS The Bahamas Democratic Movement merges with Bahamian National Party By AVA TURNQUEST of two political entities, but Dr Johnson spoke at mised by “ego” and urged warring tribes who have also of two generations. length on the similarities and other small parties to con- sought to entrench partisan THE Bahamas Democrat- He described the new par- compatibility of the two par- sider joining forces. politics as a way of life, and ic Movement announced at a ty as "bridging the genera- ties and was enthusiastic "We are together in our hostility of brother towards press conference yesterday tion divide that has seg- about the “cross-fertilisation resolve to provide a better brother. that it has merged with the mented our country for so of ideas” the merger will Bahamas for all," said Dr "Today you are seeing the Bahamian National Party. long." produce. Johnson, "not for any tribal creation of history, the join- The BNP, a relatively As both parties started in Dr Johnson said: "We groups. ing of two committed par- young party consisting large- the College of the Bahamas, both consider that there is "By supporting our third ties to create the viable ly of university academics, it was asserted that they an urgent need to create a force you will be lifting third force that so many said the decision reaffirms embody the “best aspira- more balanced economy in Bahamians out of the dan- Bahamians have been hop- the core ideal of both par- tions of the Bahamian order to produce a more sus- gerous polarisation into two ing for." CASSIUS STUART ties – to provide a true alter- thinkers”. tainable Bahamas than native to the PLP and FNM Speaking on behalf of the merely relying on service for the Bahamian electorate. BNP steering committee was industries, tourism and 'tax Leader of the BDM Cas- surgeon, law professor and shelter' services." sius Stuart remarked that the political activist Dr Dexter He also pledged that the move was not just a merger Johnson. party would not be compro- Man is found found guilty of two murders Lorna Longley-Rolle who, with Yoland Rolle, FROM page one prosecuted the case said, “There are no winners in this situation. Every case is a sad case.” state of decomposition. The prosecution pre- The prosecution had contended that Pinder sented DNA evidence at the trial to prove that was one of the three men last seen with Neely the remains found in the bushes were those of and Smith, noting that evidence suggested that the deceased men. Pinder, who was represent- five men had gone into bushes in The Bluff, ed by attorney Ian Cargill, stood calmly in the South Andros, but only three had emerged. prisoner’s dock as the verdicts were announced In his unsworn statement, Pinder said that he by the jury forewoman. did not know how his friend Glenwood Neely The prosecution now has seven days to give and James Smith, who was his cousin, met their the court notice, along with its submissions deaths and had no involvement in their deaths. and grounds, if it intends to seek the death Mr Cargill told the jury that there were too penalty. Senior Justice Anita Allen who many holes in the prosecution’s case. He ques- presided over the two-week long trial also tioned why the prosecution had not called the requested a psychiatric and probation report on lead investigator to the witness stand and why Pinder. His sentencing hearing is scheduled to no gun was ever found. He also pointed out take place on Wednesday, December 16. that no fired bullets were found at the scene Outside the courtroom, Cargill said he will and also questioned the reliability of the DNA definitely file an appeal against the conviction. evidence on which the prosecution had relied.
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LOCAL NEWS FROM page one Jamaican man claims ‘horrible ordeal’ with immigration officials iday turned into a “nightmare.” The businessman, who treated by (the officer at the made. There were outbreaks that Air Jamaica has a “quick facility, all of their personal “Not all Jamaican nationals owns a hair salon in Jamaica, airport) and other guards at of fights among the inmates, turnaround” it is normal and belongings were returned arriving in The Bahamas claims he was stopped at Lyn- the Detention camp.” the stench was unbearable and unavoidable for those individ- except an LG Shine cellular intend to overstay their allotted den Pindling International Air- Echoing sentiments the food and water was not fit uals who have been denied phone, valued at around $350 time. Not all Jamaican nation- port and subjected to a degrad- expressed by numerous other for human consumption.” entry to the country to be sent (US), he alleged. als arriving in The Bahamas ing search experience, held at detainees over the years, Mr “I am so sorry for some of to the Detention Centre until While Mr Dillion noted in have police records, nor are the Carmichael Road Deten- Dillion said his time inside the the inmates I encountered they can get on the next flight his letter that he hopes his they engaged in illegal activi- tion Centre for close to two holding centre — which was there,” he added. out. He claimed that those who group was not refused entry ty,” he said, adding that “far days without adequate food or extended because Monday, In his two-page letter, Mr are refused entry are always too many Bahamian immigra- water and then sent back to October 13, was a public holi- Dillion went on to call on given a reason why. tion officers greet Jamaican Jamaica without knowing why. day — left him wondering if authorities to “correct the In his letter, Mr Dillion sug- nationals arriving in The “We are not refugees but “anyone has any rights inside embarrassing circumstances at gested that the officer who Bahamas as if they were decent law-abiding citizens these facilities.” the airport and the Detention dealt with him and his fellow known criminals.” who just wanted to have a “It seems to me this so- camp before it causes great Jamaicans at the airport Mr Dillion’s call for action vacation in Nassau, Bahamas,” called detention camp is more damage to The Bahamas.” “should be removed from comes even as Immigration said the Jamaican of himself of a prison; it is not suitable Messages left for Director frontline duties as he is depict- authorities such as Minister of and the group of friends he for the temporary holding of of Immigration Jack Thomp- ing the wrong image for the State Branville McCartney and travelled with on Sunday, innocent people who are son seeking comment on Mr people of The Bahamas.” Director Jack Thompson say October 12, 2009. denied entry to The Bahamas. Dillion’s allegations were not He alleged the man “cursed, conditions at the Detention “We do not know under “It was inhumane, it was returned yesterday. Minister ridiculed and threatened” the Centre are in fact much what circumstances we were over-crowded, we had to sleep of Immigration Brent Symon- group. improved. denied entry and no explana- outside on the cold concrete, ette requested that Mr Dil- “You could smell the alco- They consistently deny find- tion was given. However, the including a young baby for lion’s letter be faxed to him at hol on his breath from a dis- ing any evidence of abuse at real problem is how we were whom no special provision was around 5.45pm, but was unable tance. We were treated like the centre and assure the pub- to provide a response up to common criminals,” he alleged. lic that living conditions have press time. Meanwhile, the man told of PRIME MINISTER Hubert Ingra- been enhanced in recent times. /HJDO1RWLFH However, a senior immigra- how on his second morning at ham urged Bahamian officers to Although failing to live up tion official who spoke with the Detention Centre he wit- put an end to their ‘unacceptable’ to promises to release to the 127,&( The Tribune on condition of nessed “cash handed over to mistreatment of some Jamaican public reports on the state of anonymity yesterday said one of the guards by a man for visitors. the centre composed earlier (0(5*,1* 0$5.(7 records show Mr Dillion was the release of two females...in this year in the wake of allega- ,19(670(176 /7' denied access to The Bahamas clear view of others who were tions of mistreatment and poor ,Q9ROXQWDU\/LTXLGDWLRQ because he was deemed by the waiting at the time to be solely “because we are conditions, Mr McCartney said processing officer to “not be processed.” Jamaicans” it was Prime Min- in October that a new and final bona fide.” “Upon arrival at the camp ister Hubert Ingraham himself report compiled subsequent to “He did not meet the pre- our phones and other personal who made front page headlines more recent trips to the camp 1RWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW WKH DERYHQDPHG screening requirements,” said belongings were confiscated in Jamaica earlier this year by officials presents a picture of the officer, who said that when and photos of us were taken when he gave Bahamian immi- a holding facility that is &RPSDQ\LVLQGLVVROXWLRQZKLFKFRPPHQFHGRQ an immigration officer suspects by the authorities. 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TRIBUNE SPORTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009, PAGE 11
INTERNATIONAL SPORTS Phelps doesn’t qualify for 100m free final in old-style swimsuit
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Michael Phelps 45.93. has failed to qualify for the 100-meter Phelps was competing in the old-style freestyle final at a World Cup short-course swimsuit that will become the standard next meet in an old-style swimsuit. year, while most other swimmers used faster Phelps finished 16th in the qualifying high-tech suits. round with a time of 47.77 seconds. Eight Phelps said before the meet that he was swimmers advanced to the final later Tues- not “in the best shape” but wanted to use day, with Stefan Nystrand of Sweden the competition in Stockholm to test his recording the fastest qualifying time of form and the old-style swimsuit.
MICHAEK PHELPS trains at Eriksdalsbadet arena in Stockholm, Sweden, ahead of the Swimming World Cup which started yesterday... (AP Photo) Galvez breaks world record
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Felicity Galvez It was the second world record at the of Australia has set a world record in the Stockholm meet. Earlier Tuesday, Jing women’s 100-meter butterfly at a short- Zhao of China set a world mark in a quali- course World Cup meet. fying heat for the women’s 50-meter back- Galvez clocked 55.46 seconds in Tues- stroke. day’s final, beating the previous mark of She finished in 26.08 seconds to eclipse 55.68 set by Jessicah Schipper of Australia the time of 26.17 set by Marieke Guehrer of on Aug. 12. Australia four days ago in Moscow.
NIKOLAY DAVYDENKO returns the ball to Benjamin Becker during BNP Masters indoor tourney in Paris yesterday... (AP Photo) Davydenko still in running to make ATP Tour Finals
PARIS (AP) — Nikolay The 28-year-old Davy- Radek Stepanek and Davydenko of Russia denko, who won the Paris Marin Cilic. moved closer to qualifying Masters in 2006, needs to Nicolas Almagro of for the ATP World Tour reach the semifinals to Spain defeated Marco Chi- Finals by beating Benjamin secure one of the two udinelli of Switzerland 6- Becker 6-2, 6-1 Tuesday in remaining spots. 2, 6-4 to advance to a sec- the second round of the Davydenko will face ond-round match against Paris Masters. either Soderling or Ivo second-seeded Rafael Davydenko, who broke Karlovic of Croatia. Nadal. his opponent five times and The seventh-seeded Ver- French qualifier David saved four break points, is dasco rallied to beat Guez, 179th in the rank- one of five players who can Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-7 ings, defeated Stanislas still qualify for the season- (3), 6-4, 6-4. The 25-year- Wawrinka 6-3, 6-4 to reach ending event in London old Spaniard closed out the the second round. next month. Fernando match on his first match Juan Monaco of Verdasco, Robin Soder- point with a service winner Argentina broke Jeremy ling, Fernando Gonzalez and eliminated two con- Chardy of France three and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga are tenders from the race to times for a 7-6 (6), 7-5 vic- also in the running. the season-ending finals — tory.
Appeals court agrees Vick can keep $16m in bonuses
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vick served 18 months in A federal appeals court is prison and is now with the backing the judge who ruled Philadelphia Eagles. against the NFL and let quar- Doty has long handled mat- terback Michael Vick keep ters arising from the NFL’s more than $16 million in ros- collective bargaining agree- ter bonuses from the Atlanta ment. Falcons. After Doty ruled in the The 8th US Circuit Court Vick bonus case, the NFL of Appeals on Tuesday accused him of bias and affirmed Judge David Doty’s sought to end his oversight of order saying Vick had already its contract with the players earned the bonuses before his union. dogfighting conviction, so the The appeals court says the money wasn’t subject to for- contract should remain under feiture. Doty’s oversight.
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SPORTS NPWBA Hurricanes defeat Falcons, advance to finals
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Placing 16th overall with terday at Freedom Farm HURRICANES pitcher Ashton Butler in action... back to from whence we came. 33.525 points, Daniels scored Field. youngest member of the team, 7.9 on the bars, 7.7 on beam We are going to bring the his- beat out nearly 20 other partic- The Hurricanes will face cons infield made their most toric line up to date.” and 8.650 on the floor. the St Augustine’s College ipants to capture fifth place in Both Angel and Peyton noteworthy defensive stand As the season opens, the her favourite event – the floor Big Red Machine in the final. of the game. league is scheduled to show- Willie placed 18th in their lev- The Falcons struck first routine – with a score of 9.050. els. Angel scored 8.8 on vault, Lockhart hit a single down case a double header on Satur- She placed 11th on vault with when they plated two runs in the third baseline, however day. 7.725 on bars, 6.150 on beam the top half of the first inning, 9.225 and 15th in both bars and and 7.650 on floor for an over- Falcons’ pitcher Marvin Josey In the opener, the Electro beam. Overall, she placed 11th but their brief advantage threw out Schaefer at the Telecom Lady Cybots, coached all score of 30.325. turned out to be their only in her category with 34.175 Meanwhile, Peyton scores plate. by newly elected president points. lead of the game. With the bases still loaded, Simone Beneby, are slated to were 8.650 on vault, 7.450 on The Hurricanes would get Also scoring an individual bars, 6.950 on beam and 8.125 Josey struck out the next bat- take on the Sunshine Auto fifth place title was Kristy all the run support they need- ter, and seemed poised to get Lady Cheetahs, coached by on the floor to a total of 31.175 ed to win in the bottom of Daniels with a 9.275 on the points. the Falcons out of a tough Mario Bowleg. the first inning when they position. Then the feature contest is a Angelique Strachan placed erupted for five runs. 12th overall in her division with Robinson then singled to rematch of last year’s final Knowles, Bhupathi Joe Lockhart highlighted score Treco, giving the Hur- when the defending champions total score o 32.175. She scored the scoring flurry with a an 8.550 on vault, 8.4 on bars, ricanes at least one run in the Johnson Lady Truckers, masters tourney grand slam which easily inning before the Falcons’ coached by James Price, are set 7.625 on beam and 7.6 on her cleared the centerfield fence floor routine. infield recorded the third out. to face runners-up Cleaning FROM page 13 to give his team an early 4-0 Despite an improved Center Lady Angels, coached Rounding on the team with a lead. score of 31.700 overall was defensive effort, the Falcons by Anthony Swaby. World doubles title. Michael Treco drove in Athalia Swann who placed 16th remained hapless at the plate Minus said this should be one With a new partner, Knowles another run before the Fal- after scoring a 9.0 on vault, against Butler and failed to of the most competitive sea- would love nothing better than cons were able to stop the 7.150 on bars, 7.800 on beam advance runners in scoring sons. “It will be a little more to be able to win another one bleeding at five. and 7.750 on floor. “This is only position. professional. We’re trying next this year. Hurricanes pitcher Ashton the first meet for some of the In the fourth, the Hurri- year to include the WNBA, so Although they only secured Butler delivered a dominant team members so it gave them canes forced yet another we’re working hard on improv- one title for the year, Knowles performance from the mound a chance to see what they are bases loaded opportunity, ing our product,” she said. and Bhupathi reached the final as the Falcons had trouble competing against,” noted head which Munroe made the best “It’s going to be fun, but the of the Australian Open in Mel- catching up with the speed of coach of Nassau ‘Nastics Trevor of with a two-RBI double. product is going to be a little bourne, Australia, in January, his delivery. Ramsey. “What is good about Schaefer scored his third more refined. That is what Barcelona in April and the US Butler recovered from a the team is that they are eager run of the game on the next we’re trying to stress to the Open in October. slow start to pitch four score- and willing to learn new things play on the result of a wild players as we try to sell this In February, Knowles also less innings which included a and they all understand that pitch. product.” teamed up with American game high six strikeouts. they have to put their best for- Butler fittingly ended any The league will once again Mardy Fish to win in Memphis, In the second inning, But- ward. “The main reason we comeback hopes by the Fal- comprise of six teams, but Tennessee, and he and Ameri- ler struck out two of the three seek to provide them with cons in the final inning with a Minus said there hasn’t been can Andy Roddick got into the batters he faced, and retired opportunities to compete pair of strikeouts to seal his that much player movement, final of the Shanghai Open in the third with a routine abroad is for exposure. There team’s championship berth. although there are quite a few Beijing, China, in October. groundout to first. are so many doors that can be Lockhart finished 4-4 with new faces coming in this year. Going into the year-ending The Hurricanes continued opened with successful gym- one run and four RBI, Schae- But if there’s one player of tournament, Knowles and Bhu- the following inning with nastics when you think about fer went 3-3 with three runs note to single out, Minus said pathi trail Nestor and his new Luke Schaefer and Richie scholarships and more. So, now while Munroe went 3-4 with she is Suzette ‘Sleepy’ McKen- partner Nenad Zimonjic as the Munroe leading off with sin- that they are back and we have three runs and two RBI. zie, who will be returning to top seeds, followed by Ameri- gles. seen their potential, we are pitcher Marvin Josey Championship series in all boost the Lady Angels’ line-up can identical twin brothers Bob After a third single by FALCONS going to work and take them divisions is slated to begin after a year’s absence. and Mike Bryan. Michael Robinson loaded the to the next level.” 4pm today. bases, the Hurricanes were with Lockhart at the plate. SAC won the only regular faced with another bases With runners in scoring season meeting between the loaded scoring opportunity position and no outs, the Fal- two, 11-1. GN 955
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Caribbean Cup Knowles and Bhupathi getting tees off today STARTING today and run- ning through Friday at the ready for masters tourney Ocean Club on Paradise Island, the Bahamas Golf Federation is scheduled to host the 2nd Caribbean Golf Association’s By BRENT STUBBS Caribbean Cup. Senior Sports Reporter The tournament is a rather [email protected] unique one as it pits 12 players from five countries making up fter taking a break last week, the Eastern Caribbean coun- Mark Knowles and Mahesh tries against 12 players from Bhupathi have reunited on their five countries from the West- way to playing in the year-end- ern Caribbean countries. ingA BNP Paribas Masters Tournament. Making up the Eastern team The Bahamian-Indian combo are back are the following: together at the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris, Captain - Sidney Wolf France, where they are the No.3 seeded team. Barbados - James Johnson They got a bye in the first round and are and Marcus Clarke scheduled to play their second round match Organization of Eastern today against the team of Simon Aspelin of MARK KNOWLES & MAHESH BHUPATHI Caribbean States - O’morry Sweden and Paul Hanley of Australia. James and Charles Blake “We’ve been training and preparing for Puerto Rico - Eric Morales this tournament,” said Knowles an interview Having had a rather long season in which and Rafa Campos with The Tribune yesterday from Paris. he and Bhupathi have only won one title Captain’s Pick: Robert SAVANNAH BRADY does a split leap during her floor routine. Brady, “We’re looking forward to winning a cou- together, Knowles said they know that there’s Calvesbert the youngest member of the team, placed 5th in her level out of ple of matches and getting ready for the year- only two weeks left, so they want to make the Trinidad & Tobago - Christ- about 20 other competitors in this event... end masters.” best of it. ian De Meillac and Joel Knowles and Bhupathi, who also clinched “They’re two big events and so we’re hop- McEachrane. Captain’s Pick: the No.3 spot in the Masters Tournament in ing that we can play well here and get some Talin Rajendranath London, England, starting on November 22, momentum going for the big event in Lon- US Virgin Islands - CJ Gymnasts bring have never played Aspelin and Hanley as a don,” he said. “So I think it’s very impor- O’Connell and Donald Baugh team, although they did separately. tant for us to bear down and try to play well Making up the Western team “So we know their game and we’ve had enough.” are the following: quite a lot of success against them,” Knowles As the third best team in the world, Captain - Bob Slatter home trophy pointed out. “So we look and hope to con- Knowles said they are sitting in a good posi- Bahamas - Devaughn Robin- tinue that success tomorrow (today).” tion, but they have to just try to take it one son and Ben Davis, Jr. Cap- Last week as Bhupathi took a much need- match at a time and try to qualify for the tain’s Pick: Oren Butler ed break, Knowles teamed up with Michael semifinal. Cayman Islands - Robert SIX Bahamian gymnasts Llodra of France where they reached the “There’s no better way to finish your sea- Chilman and Robert Woods brought home a trophy after quarter-final at the Valencia Open 500 in son by winning the world’s best and biggest Dominican Republic - Rad- making their mark at the recent Valencia, Spain. tournament for the year,” Knowles stressed. hames Peña and Lino Guer- Fright Night invitational meet “But it’s good to have Mahesh back. It’s In 2007 before he and his former partner rero. Captain’s Pick: John Paul in Coral Springs, Florida. important for us to win a couple of matches Daniel Nestor of Canada split up, Knowles Garrido Members of the all female and get a little bit of momentum going for and Nestor teamed up to win their only Jamaica - Radcliff Knibbs team are all trained at Nassau London, which starts in about 10 days,” he and Jonathan Newnham ‘Nastics, the nation’s oldest said. SEE page 12 Turks & Caicos - JP Srinark gymnastics club. While the and Bryan Kennedy team did not win the overall title, as the smallest contingent at the meet, they still fared well with two team members land- ing in the top five for their cat- egories. “They all tried their best and they did fairly well,” said coach Diana Whylly who, along with Coach Lavette Saunders, pre- pared the team. “We don’t have the facilities that they have in the US to practice with nor do we have multiple clubs to compete against. “So when you consider those factors, the team did well. How- ever, we got to see areas on which we can improve and we plan to work on those areas so KRISTY DANIELS delivers a hand that our next meet is more suc- stand in her floor routine. Daniels cessful.” placed 5th on her vault at the SEE page 12 Fright Night invitational... NPWBA to kick off season with tribute to the legends
By BRENT STUBBS ter Annie Thompson, Stella Senior Sports Reporter Symonette-Knowles, Thelma [email protected] Symonette, Vivian Haynes and Winnifred Russell. THE New Providence Wom- Also, the NPWBA is expect- en’s Basketball Association ed top honour posthumously (NPWBA) is slated to kick off the following: its 2009/10 season Saturday Aniska Butler, Barbara night at the Kendal Isaacs Cumberbatch-Albury, Jann Gymnasium with a tribute to Mortimer, Rozina Nesbitt and the legends of the sport. Sherry Thompson. First vice president Jeannie Minus, now retired as one of ‘Bubbles’ Minus said the NPW- the more productive players, BA, now headed by Simone said as they have decided to Beneby, has decided to bring start their season, they have back some of the stars who pio- included the ceremony to hon- neered the way for the present our the women mentioned day players. above who made tremendous In between the two games contributions to the growth of set for the opening night, Minus the sport. said the NPWBA will take the “This is the first time that the time out to honour the follow- NPWBA has decided to hon- ing players: our those women,” Minus said. Andrea ‘Gorgeous’ Knowles, “I know that Tappy Davis and Andrea Burton (Grand the late Vince Ferguson were Bahama), Angela Green- working on something of this Sawyer, Barbara Delaney, nature along with Betty Cole. Beryl Brown, Beryl Eve (Fox “So we just thought it was Hill/USA), Betty Cole, Bonnie fitting when we open up our Turnquest-Culmer, Celestine season to bring those women Wilson-Albury, Charlene out and pay them their just ‘Swish’ Smith, Denise ‘Macosa’ due.” Moss-Beard, Cordell Thomp- Women’s basketball over the son, Cynthia ‘Mother’ Pratt, years has grown tremendously Cynthia Dummit, Daisy Walk- since the days when they played er, Dawn Knowles, Debbie at the Priory Ground under the Campbell, Denise McKay-Gor- guidance of the late sporting don, Diane Sands, Dr. Linda priest Father Marcian Peters, Davis, Ernestine Butler-Stubbs, according to Minus. Fianza Rolle, Flo Rolle, Har- “I didn’t know so many of rie Moxey, Helen Archer, Jack- these women above played bas- ie Barnett-Bethel, Judy Hamil- ketball,” Minus said. “We ton, Karen Turnquest, Lady heard about the Betty Cole and Edith Turnquest, Laura Lundy, the Mother Pratt. But I didn’t Lenora Conyers, Laurie know about Lady Edith and the Demertte, Margaret Albury, Dummit sisters, who were Marie ‘Star’ Duncanson, Mari- about 6-3. I want to meet them. lyn Toote, Marsha Demeritte, “So women’s basketball has Naomi Ellis, Pam Carroll, Pat- grown by leaps and bounds to sy Taylor, Paul Mitchell, Philli- pa ‘Smokey’ Moss-Coleby, Sis- SEE page 12 TO DISCUSS STORIES ON THIS PAGE LOG ON TO WWW.TRIBUNE242.COM
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 SECTION B • [email protected] Yacht mortgage registry urged $2.1m investment aids By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor power firm reliability A FORMER PLP leadership contender and financial services executive said yesterday that the Bahamas needed to create a yacht mortgage registry to complement its plans for a yacht reg- By NEIL HARTNELL istry, arguing that the latter could not succeed without it. Grand Bahama Power Company Tribune Business Editor Paul Moss, who runs his own financial services business, Dominion Management Services, said creating a Bahamian sees 5% drop in year-to-date sales, yacht mortgage registry would “allow international lenders to rand Bahama Power Compa- but chief executive says no loss recognise the Bahamas as a player on the world stage”, entic- ny’s customers will “see much etter reliability going for- ing major financial institutions to use this jurisdiction as a base b incurred in 2009 first half for yacht financing operations due to it low-tax platform. ward” following a $2.1 million Stating that he had been calling for the Bahamas to establish investment in upgrading its transmissionG and distribution systems, the fir- Yet Mr Ferrell said yesterday that this was a mega yacht registry for years, Mr Moss told Tribune Business: ’s chief executive said yesterday, despite a 5 “When one visits the marina on Paradise Island and sees so m not the case, pointing out that Emera’s figures er cent fall in year-to-date electricity sales. many yachts registered in Cayman Islands, one should under- p included accounting adjustments and one- stand the potential. E. O. Ferrell, who is also Grand Bahama time charges. “Unfortunately, it has not resonated in the Bahamas by Power Company’s president, told Tribune “This has been a difficult year, but we did those that have charge over our industry. To make this effective, Business that despite encountering “a difficult not lose money in the first half of the year. We a yacht mortgage registry must accompany the yacht registra- year” in 2009, the company “did not lose did make a profit in the first half,” he tion, as these vessels are often financed. If it is done offshore, money” during the first half, as had been explained. “The summer is always the best the tax saving will be great. implied in the financial results of one of its for us because of the A/C load.” “Why, then, would anyone want to simply register in the major shareholders. Mr Ferrell said the recession and its nega- Bahamas when there is no mortgage registry something the Tribune Business had previously reported tive impact on Grand Bahama, with busi- mortgagee will insist on?” that Emera, the Canadian power giant that nesses closing, downsizing and, along with He added: “It doesn’t make sense to have it just to simply reg- holds a 25 per cent stake in Grand Bahama some households, unable to pay their power ister yachts, because that means we are not optimising our Power Company through its 50 per cent hold- bills had all impacted Grand Bahama Power opportunities. Lenders are going to require you to have a ing in BISX-listed ICD Utilities, produced Company’s sales on a kilowatt per hour mortgage registry, so that anyone looking at boats will know accounts that, on an equity earnings basis, (KwH) basis. whether they are mortgaged to some lenders. showed the Freeport-based company made “It looks like our sales are down about 5 “We need to ensure lenders can take advantage of your reg- a $2.2 million net profit in the 2009 third quar- per cent,” Mr Ferrell told Tribune Business, of istry being recognised internationally, and having the teeth ter. the company’s performance for the year-to- and force of the law to enforce any charges over the boats.” Yet the 2009 year-to-date results for the date. While some high net worth individuals had enough liquid nine months to September 30, 2009, had Grand Bahama Power Company has come assets to afford mega yacht purchases outright, Mr Moss said shown Grand Bahama Power Company as under intense criticism from both its cus- they typically reduced their only posting a $1.8 million profit, implying a exposure by at least part- $400,000 loss for the first half. SEE page 5B financing with bank loans and SEE page 5B Ex-bank manager loses Time limits ‘really hamper’ regulator’s sanctioning ability appeal over share trade plan By NEIL HARTNELL Act include amending this six- “We’re trying to iron out all the “surrender” their bank and Tribune Business Editor month limit to either 12 months kinks, so when we’re able to trust company licences, as after the commission of the sus- enforce it” the Central Bank opposed to the current system By NEIL HARTNELL ing their stock options, to for- THE Central Bank of the pected offence, or initiate pros- would not have to undertake whereby all were placed under Tribune Business Editor mer Colina Financial Advisors Bahamas’ ability to prosecute ecutions a maximum of three further revisions. the ‘revoked’ definition. (now CFAL) broker Hiram licensees/banking executives months after the date when the Ms Deleveaux said that “That has been an issue for A FORMER Common- Cox. There is nothing to sug- suspected of breaching the Attorney General’s Office has among the amendments “seek- some licensees, which they have wealth Bank manager has lost gest CFAL the company has Banks and Trust Companies decided there is sufficient evi- ing to expand the Central whenever they leave, but we’re his appeal against his summary done anything wrong. Regulation Act has been “real- dence to move the case for- Bank’s enforcement and sanc- not forcing them out,” she dismissal, after the BISX-list- The judgment detailed how ly hampered” by the existing ward. tions powers” was one giving added. “Currently, there is no ed company determined that the shares, purchased under the statutory time limits on when Ms Deleveaux said the cur- the banking industry regulator distinction - a revocation is a he had breached the Securities stock option plan at $6 per action can be initiated, some- rent maximum six-month limit “the right to appoint a receiv- revocation.” Industry Act by receiving an share - the price Common- thing proposed reforms will “has really hampered our abil- er/manager of a licensee” to The revised Act also places $0.80 per share commission wealth Bank floated at in its “fix”. ity to prosecute people”, and: continue operating the institu- the Central Bank’s enforce- through selling shares originat- initial public offering (IPO) - Rochelle Deleveaux, the “We believe this will fix that.” tion as a ‘going concern’. ment and sanctioning powers ing from the bank’s employee were then sold on to Mr Bethel Central Bank’s in-house legal Adding that the proposed “We can appoint a receiv- in the hands of the institution Stock Option programme. and Colina Financial Advisors counsel, told a Bahamas Insti- reforms would “strengthen the er/manager of a licensee, but itself, as opposed to the current The Court of Appeal ruling, for $8 per share - netting the tute of Chartered Accountants enforcement powers of the they cannot operate that legislation, in which these pow- which found that Common- managers a profit of $2 per (BICA) seminar yesterday that [Central] Bank” and “strength- licensee as a going concern,” ers are vested in the Governor. wealth Bank was justified in share. the Act’s current time limits, en the system, the regulatory she said. “The Central Bank If Bahamian bank and trust dismissing Wayde Bethel for The judgment alleged that which require the Attorney framework”, as well as bring- currently has to go to court to company liquidity ratios fall “gross misconduct” in breach- Mr Bethel, in selling those General’s Office to initiate ing clarity to the situation, Ms get an order to operate a below statutory and regulato- ing the Securities Industry Act, shares on to Mr Cox at Colina prosecutions a maximum of six Deleveaux said the revised leg- licensee, but now we will have ry prudential requirements, a detailed how the former man- Financial Advisors, was paid months after the commission islation was now being assessed the direct powers to appoint a penalty will be levied, Ms Dele- ager of the bank’s East Bay $8.80 per share by the broker, of the offence, had left too little by the Attorney General’s receiver/manager to operate a veaux said, explaining that Street branch had obtained a enabling him to pocket the time for evidence gathering. Office. licensee as a going concern.” amendments were being made commission through selling $0.80 per share difference. All As a result, the proposed “They [the amendments] Ms Deleveaux said further to bring the sanctioning process shares, legally obtained by oth- amendments to the Banks and have been approved by the amendments would allow the er managers through exercis- SEE page 4B Trust Companies Regulation Ministry of Finance,” she said. Central Bank’s licensees to SEE page 2B Capital markets enforcement ‘held back’
By NEIL HARTNELL * Act reforms to eliminate Tribune Business Editor ‘convoluted process and THE reformed Securities lack of authority’ that Industry Act and its accompa- has prevented regulator nying regulations will improve from effectively enforcement efficiency in the Bahamian capital markets, a disciplining offenders senior Securities Commission * Takeover Bid rules being executive said yesterday, elim- worked on at Caribbean level inating the current “convoluted process” that has caused the * Solvency requirements regulator “some challenges” in for BISX disciplining wayward firms and individuals. investigative report into allega- Mechelle Martinborough, the tions of improper practices by Securities Commission’s in- any Securities Commission reg- house legal counsel and secre- istrant. tary, told a Bahamas Institute This report, which takes an of Chartered Accountants unspecified time to complete, (BICA) seminar that the cur- then has to be submitted to the rent Act’s multi-layered disci- Commission’s disciplinary com- plinary process “holds produc- mittee, which decides whether tion on disciplinary matters too there is sufficient evidence to far back”. forward the matter to the regu- The present process first lator’s Hearing Panel or the requires the product of an Attorney General’s Office. The latter becomes involved if there is sufficient prima facie evi- dence of a criminal case. “What we intend to do is establish a process that allows us to go straight to the discipli- nary committee, as opposed to the convoluted process we have now,” Ms Martinborough explained, “going straight to the Hearing Panel or the Attor- $4.1768 ney General’s Office. “We found the process $holds $4. production on disciplinary mat- ters too far back.” She admitted that the “con- $4.25 voluted process and lack of 51 authority” had hampered the $4. Securities Commission’s ability to enforce the law and regula- tions, and sanction errant $4.2569 firms/individuals, in the $4. Bahamian capital markets and investment funds industries. The information contained is from a third party and The Tribune can not be held responsible for errors and/or omission from the daily report. SEE page 6B
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THE Bahamas has moved to Aviation and the Bahamas mi, where there are convenient boost its $300 million per Diving Association partnered connections to Bahamian annum dive business by recruit- to bring the retailers, who islands. When the high season ing 50 dive retailers from included a 12-member Brazil- rolls in, American Airlines will around the world to become ian contingent and two retailers add another three flights per advocates for this country’s from Hong Kong, to the day out of Brazil to Miami. waters. Bahamas for a three-day diving The combination of good The Ministry of Tourism and experience. The guests were airlift, a dive business that split into teams that visited var- grows at about 14 per cent per ious dive sites, including spots year in Brazil, and American around New Providence, Airline’s new ScubAA Club in Andros and Bimini. Brazil should contribute in a David Johnson, deputy healthy way to diving in the director-general of tourism, Bahamas, Ms Gatti added. told the group their visit should Alcides Falanghe, a director prepare them to speak more of Bazil’s top dive magazine, intimately about the Bahamas’ Mergulho (Diving), was in Nas- dive product, in the hope it will sau for the dive trip and to also result in increased sales of write an article on the experi- the product. ence. He believed the article “I know that you will get to and the right economic condi- explore the great diversity of tions in Brazil would benefit dive sites,” said Mr Johnson. the Bahamas dive tourism. “You will find that they are as “Diving is growing so much diversified as Neil Watson in Brazil,” he said. “The econ- [BDA president] and his col- omy is good, and people are leagues have told you.” travelling so much abroad.” Members of the Brazilian Mr Falanghe pointed out contingent were certain that that the Bahamas is known for the Bahamas could attract having a great variety of dive many Brazilian divers. In many experiences, including wreck cases, Brazilians can travel to dives, shark dives and wall Florida and the Bahamas for dives. “You have everything dive experiences that cost them just a few minutes from the less than if they had stayed in shore,” he said. Brazil for diving, said Ana The BDA’s Neil Watson Paula Gatti, corporate accounts promised the dive retailers that executive for American Air- they would discover the lines in Brazil. Bahamas to be a unique div- “We give them such a good ing product. fare [to Florida and the “All of you are seasoned Bahamas] that it is much travelers,” he told the group. cheaper,” Ms Gatti said. “And “You know there are great des- it is much better. They get to tinations with great dive prod- know a new country, a new cul- ucts, both topside and on the ture, and the people love shop- bottom. ping.” “But a lot of them, they have Ms Gatti said American Air- that one product. The Bahamas lines has done much to make it is unique simply because of the easy to travel between Brazil geography. You have over and the Bahamas. The airline 100,000 square miles reaching has four flights per day from over 500 miles north and south, Brazil to its main hub of Mia- 700 islands.” Time limits ‘really hamper’ regulator’s sanctioning ability FROM page 1B pay an annual fee of $250 per in line with the Central Bank location. of the Bahamas Act. And the Central Bank of the In addition, Ms Deleveaux Bahamas Act itself will be said the amendments would amended to give the regulator also allow its licensees, who “expanded powers to oversee were incorporated as Interna- and regulate payments sys- tional Business Companies tems” in this nation. (IBCs), to “set off” the fees “There will be a regulatory they had to pay under this leg- framework in place for the islation with those licence fees Automated Clearing House, payable under the Banks and the Real Time Gross Settle- Trust Companies Regulation ment system, and anyone want- Act. ing to establish payment sys- This, she explained, would tems here and provide the pub- bring licensees incorporated lic/businesses with electronic under the IBC Act into line money or stored money,” Ms with those formed under the Deleveaux said. Companies Act, who were She added that there were already allowed to set-off their “money laundering risks” in fees under this legislation with payment systems that used val- those payable under the Banks ue stored on a card to make and Trust Companies Regula- purchases. tion Act. And Ms Deleveaux said that Meanwhile, Ms Deleveaux while she was only expressing said amendments were also her personal opinion, she saw planned to legislation and reg- no reason why BICA members ulations governing Bahamas- should not be allowed access based money transmission busi- to previous Central Bank nesses, with companies in this inspection reports before they industry set to be required to audited one of its licensees. TO DISCUSS STORIES ON THIS PAGE LOG ON TO WWW.TRIBUNE242.COM
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THE TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009, PAGE 3B British banks raiseBUSINESS hope of recovery
By JANE WARDELL in its investment banking busi- rather than the first quarter of line the continuing polarisation free of such shackles,” he banking industry. AP Business Writer ness Barclays Capital, which next year. of the UK banking sector,” said added. Both banks are free from the took over the US business of Barclays now expects charges Richard Hunter, head of UK Both banks declined to government imposed restric- LONDON (AP) — Britain’s bankrupted Lehman Brothers for the full year to be at the equities at Hargreaves Lans- reveal how much they would tions on payouts by RBS and two biggest banks, HSBC Hold- just over a year ago, surged 32 lower end of its previously fore- down Stockbrokers. “The con- pay out in bonuses this year, a Lloyds, but Lucas said that Bar- ings PLC and Barclays PLC, per cent over the first nine cast range of 9-9.6 billion tinuing specter of government controversial issue following clays intends to honor a recent reported strong investment months. pounds. At HSBC, US loan interference looms over the the crisis, but attempted damp- agreement among the Group banking profits on Tuesday and Barclays’ underlying pretax impairment charges fell for the likes of Lloyds and RBS, whilst en down fears of a return of the of 20 rich and developing coun- signalled that bad debts may be profit — stripping out bad debt first time since the start of 2006 Barclays and HSBC remain excessive bonus culture in the tries to limit bonuses. nearing their peak, raising provisions and other one-off and the lowest level in more hopes the worst of the finan- factors — more than doubled than a year. cial crisis is over for them. over the same period to 4.4 bil- Finance Director Douglas The success of HSBC and lion pounds. Flint was cautious about the Barclays in weathering the HSBC shares were up four outlook for US consumer storm — both rebuffed a gov- per cent at 719.1 pence in after- impairments, which he said hit THE INSURANCE COMMISSION OF THE BAHAMAS ernment bailout of the bank- noon trade, while Barclays around $3 billion in the third ing system — contrasts with shares fell 4.7 per cent amid dis- quarter, but said that there Request for Proposals their beleaguered taxpayer-sup- appointment of the one penny were recent positive trends in ported counterparts including price on the half-year dividend US unemployment and house Lloyds Banking Group PLC, it announced on Tuesday and prices. External Audit Services which on Tuesday announced its struggling British retail bank- He noted that consensus plans to shed 5,000 more jobs. ing division. forecasts on both — key fac- The newly formed Insurance Commission of The Bahamas (a statutory HSBC provided the most Barclays shares have already tors in bad loans going forward upbeat trading update, with more than doubled since the — were moving away from corporation) is seeking proposals for the provision of external audit services in Chief Executive Michael start of the year, while HSBC’s some of the more pessimistic respect of its financial statements prepared in accordance with International Geoghan declaring that “the shares have risen 8.3 per cent. figures. biggest jolt has now passed Crucially, both banks cau- “If these things all play out, Financial Reporting Standards for the period ended December 31, 2009. through the global economy.” tiously suggested that provi- those would be reflective of While HSBC’s statement sions for bad debts appeared turning points,” he told lacked details figures, it said to be nearing a ceiling. reporters. “But I don’t think For further information and to request the supplemental information, please that pretax profit for the third At Barclays, Britain’s biggest anyone is confident to call those quarter was “significantly bank, a 29 per cent fall in net yet.” contact: ahead” of the same period last profit for the first nine months HSBC’s Geoghan said that Superintendent of Insurance year and that losses on US con- was largely due to a 65 per cent it is too early to claim victory sumer loans had shrunk for the surge in impairment charges — over the recession, particularly The Insurance Commission of The Bahamas first time in three years. write-offs on the value of assets while unemployment is rising Email: [email protected] Its global banking and mar- — to 6.21 billion pounds as in the West. But he said that kets division was having a economies remained fragile and emerging markets would drive Phone 328-1068 “record year” and commercial unemployment rose. the global recovery. banking was “solidly profitable But impairments slowed in “The world will likely expe- Proposal Submission: in all regions” over the first the third quarter to 1.4 billion rience a two-speed recovery nine months, it added. pounds, down from 1.8 billion and emerging markets current- PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL Barclays, meanwhile, pounds in the previous three ly offer the brightest prospects resumed dividend payments for months and Finance Director for growth,” he said. TENDER DOCUMENTS – External Audit Services the first time in more than a Chris Lucas said they may peak The relative success of Bar- year as it reported that income in the final quarter of the year, clays and HSBC contrasts with SUPERINTENDENT Royal Bank of Scotland PLC The Insurance Commission of The Bahamas and Lloyds Banking Group PLC, which are both are 3rd Floor Charlotte House expected to post major losses this year. RBS and Lloyds were Charlotte & Shirley Street forced to accept a state-fund- ed bailout after being hit hard Nassau, Bahamas by the credit squeeze. Lloyds on Tuesday said that it plans to cut about 4,300 jobs and transfer 680 more in a series of reorganizational Deadline: Friday - 20 November 2009 at 12:00 Noon moves in its group operations, insurance and retail division. The bank, which was bailed The Commission reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders out by the government, had already announced a total (Issue Date – 11 November 2009) reduction of 6,400 jobs in the first half of the year. It employed about 118,000 peo- ple at the end of June. “The results serve to under-
VACANCY NOTICE Assistant Manager (Pharmacist) - Chronic Disease Prescription Drug Plan (CDPDP)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the above position of Assistant Manager (Pharmacist), Chronic Disease Prescription Drug Plan (CDPDP).
JOB SUMMARY The applicant will be responsible for researching, preparing and managing the Plan’s Formulary through ongoing reviews of pharmaceutical databases, consultations with pharmaceutical companies and health professionals and audits of pharmacies to ensure quality drugs and cost control in the Plan.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy and certificate of registration with Pharmacy Council. At least 7 to 10 years experience as dispensing or clinical pharmacist at a senior level. Working knowledge of formulary development, pharmacy audits and local health legislation. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Conduct targeted research through database analyses (print and electronic) and discussions with health professionals for specifying and updating the Formulary in line with Plan’s priorities, objectives and targets;
2. Prepare technical briefs, articles, website material and other documents for timely communication of specific aspects of the Plan’s Formulary to internal and external stakeholders;
3. Prepare quarterly and annual data on dispensing and utilization of Formulary items to facilitate timely negotiations and procurement of supplies by the Bahamas National Drug Agency (BNDA) for participating pharmacies;
4. Lead team involving officers from the Drug Plan and the BNDA in reviewing requisitions, conducting annual and other special audits of dispensing activities of pharmacies to ensure compliance with Plan’s rules and to deter likely fraud and abuse;
5. Lead and/or vet responses to queries, complaints and comments from health professionals, pharmacists, Plan members and the public in a prompt and satisfactory manner given the Plan’s response time guidelines;
6. Compile annual and other reports as requested for servicing meetings of the Benefits Review Committee and take charge of follow-up actions within defined time-frames as recommended by the Committee;
7. Collate and classify Plan data on drug prescribing, dispensing and utilization to assist public health officials in defining or intensifying national policies and programs aimed at controlling chronic diseases.
APPLICATION Interested persons may apply by submitting a completed application form, along with the necessary proof of qualifications on or before Friday, November 13, 2009, to:
Vice President Human Resources and Training The National Insurance Board Clifford Darling Complex Nassau, Bahamas
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PAGE 4B, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 THE TRIBUNE
BUSINESS Ex-bank manager loses appeal over share trade plan
127,&( FROM page 1B to [Commonwealth Bank] in “In short, Mr Bethel kept the sonable belief’ that the employ- accordance with the terms set difference between the $8.80 ee had committed the offence 7R $OO0HPEHUVRI7KH3XEOLF:RUNHUV· these prices were well below out in the option plan, and all of received by him for the sale of had to always be established. the $9.50-plus range that Com- the transactions were handled the shares and the amount of “What then, is the situation &RRSHUDWLYH&UHGLW8QLRQ/LPLWHG&RRSHUDWLYH&U monwealth Bank stock was by and through” Common- $8 per share given to the bank with an employee who admits trading in on the Bahamas wealth Bank’s registered bro- managers. In other words, Mr to stealing from the cashier’s International Securities ker, Colina Financial Advisors. Bethel received a commission till?” the court asked. “I would Exchange (BISX) at the time While Commonwealth Bank of $0.80 per share.” have thought that the employ- 'LYLGHQG&KULVWPDV in March 2006, when Tribune received the $6 per share pur- Commonwealth Bank said its ee’s admission was sufficient to Business broke the story. chase price under the option attorneys, Graham, Thompson satisfy the ingredients [of the 6DYLQJV'LVWULEXWLRQV In its judgment, the Court of plan, the bank’s managers prof- & Co, had advised it that Mr Act] that the employer honest- Appeal recorded how under ited from the subsequent sale of Bethel’s actions could have ly and reasonably believed that the terms of Commonwealth their shares to Mr Bethel and breached the Securities Indus- the employee stole from the Bank’s stock option plan, dated Colina, with Mr Bethel profit- try Act. cashier’s till.” March 1, 2000, Mr Bethel had ing from the fee he received to The judgment also recalled 'LYLGHQG'LVWULEXWLRQ the ability to purchase 20,000 execute the transactions. Letter three meetings held between shares in the bank at the IPO Commonwealth Bank, Mr Bethel and senior Com- price of $6 per share. This though, subsequently reported And, in the March 6, 2006, monwealth Bank executives to option had to be exercised by the transactions to Hillary letter to Mr Bethel dismissing discuss the matter, during which 6XUQDPHV 'DWHV April 30, 2006, otherwise it Deveaux, the Securities Com- him, the bank said that in he was questioned and gave would lapse. mission’s executive director, on receiving the commission he answers. The Court of Appeal Mr Bethel, the court found, March 7, 2006. It told the regu- had effectively acted as a bro- said this defeated the argu- 1= 1RYHPEHUWK1RYHPEHUWK contacted Mr Cox to help him lator that Mr Bethel’s employ- ker/dealer, describing this as “a ments of Mr Bethel and his purchase his share options in ment contract had been termi- criminal offence and in breach attorneys that no proper inves- November 2005, and the trans- nated, because it was “satisfied of your fiduciary obligations to tigation took place. *0 1RYHPEHUUG1RYHPEHUWK action was completed accord- he had been dealing in shares” the bank. This is gross miscon- The more important ques- ing to the plan’s terms. in breach of the Securities duct...... ” tion, the court said, was $) 1RYHPEHUWK'HFHPEHUWK However, Mr Bethel than Industry Act. The Industrial Tribunal had whether Commonwealth Bank “made a similar arrangement The letter stated that Mr Cox ruled against Mr Bethel’s claim “honestly believed on a balance with Colina Financial on behalf had sold the shares he acquired that he had been wrongfully of probability that the appel- of several [Commonwealth through Mr Bethel either on dismissed, finding that he had lant had committed the mis- Bank] employees who had BISX or privately, for prices “committed a fundamental conduct in question at the time approached him to act on their that were undetermined. breach of his contract of of the dismissal”. It found that 7KHUHDIWHUGLYLGHQGFKHTXHVZLOOEH behalf under a Power of Attor- The letter added: “Mr Cox employment”. it had. GLVWULEXWHGXQWLO-DQXDU\ WK ney”, the Court of Appeal would then issue a cheque to However, Mr Bethel As for breaching the Securi- found. Mr Bethel for the purchase of appealed this ruling, largely on ties Industry Act, the Court of “The transactions were com- the shares at $8.80 per share. the grounds that the Tribunal Appeal found he “clearly fit- 'LVWULEXWLRQRI&KULVWPDV6DYLQJVFKHTXHV pleted with all funds from the The monies were deposited at had erred when it felt Com- ted the definition” of someone EHJLQV0RQGD\'HFHPEHUWK purchase being deposited to the FINCO, and the managers monwealth Bank had no rea- who dealt in securities, as he account of [Mr Bethel] at FIN- were then paid $8.00 per share son to first investigate the alle- acquired his fellow managers’ CO. Payments for the purchase for the shares acquired by them gations against him, given that shares and disposed of them, of the option shares were paid and sold. the Employment Act placed securing a profit for all. the burden of proof on the It was sufficient, they added, company to show its actions for Commonwealth Bank to were justified. regard this conduct as incom- The Court of Appeal found, patible with his duty as a bank though, that the Act’s inten- manager, dismissing Mr tions would be defeated if ‘rea- Bethel’s appeal.
BISX LISTED & TRADED SECURITIES AS OF: TUESDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2009 BISX ALL SHARE INDEX: CLOSE 1,482.41 | CHG -0.22 | %CHG -0.01 | YTD -229.95 | YTD % -13.43 FINDEX: CLOSE 789.77 | YTD -5.40% | 2008 -12.31% WWW.BISXBAHAMAS.COM | TELEPHONE:242-323-2330 | FACSIMILE: 242-323-2320 52wk-Hi 52wk-Low Securit y Previous Close Today's Close Change Daily Vol. EPS $ Div $ P/E Yield 1.71 1.03 AML Foods Limited 1.17 1.17 0.00 0.127 0.000 9.2 0.00% 11.80 9.90 Bahamas Property Fund 10.75 10.75 0.00 0.992 0.200 10.8 1.86% 9.30 5.90 Bank of Bahamas 5.90 5.90 0.00 0.244 0.260 24.2 4.41% 0.89 0.63 Benchmark 0.63 0.63 0.00 -0.877 0.000 N/M 0.00% 3.49 3.15 Bahamas Waste 3.15 3.15 0.00 0.125 0.090 25.2 2.86% 2.37 2.14 Fidelity Bank 2.37 2.37 0.00 0.055 0.040 43.1 1.69% 14.20 9.92 Cable Bahamas 10.00 10.00 0.00 1.406 0.250 7.1 2.50% 2.88 2.72 Colina Holdings 2.72 2.72 0.00 0.249 0.040 10.9 1.47% 7.50 5.26 Commonwealth Bank (S1) 5.65 5.65 0.00 0.419 0.300 13.5 5.31% 3.85 1.27 Consolidated Water BDRs 2.90 2.69 -0.21 0.111 0.052 24.2 1.93% 2.85 1.32 Doctor's Hospital 2.55 2.55 0.00 0.625 0.080 4.1 3.14% 8.20 6.28 Famguard 6.50 6.50 0.00 0.420 0.240 15.5 3.69% 12.50 8.80 Finco 9.30 9.30 0.00 0.322 0.520 28.9 5.59% 11.71 9.87 FirstCaribbean Bank 9.87 9.87 0.00 0.631 0.350 15.6 3.55% 5.53 4.11 Focol (S) 4.34 4.34 0.00 17,429 0.326 0.150 13.3 3.46% 1.00 1.00 Focol Class B Preference 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 N/M 0.00% 0.45 0.27 Freeport Concrete 0.27 0.27 0.00 0.035 0.000 7.7 0.00% 9.02 5.49 ICD Utilities 5.59 5.59 0.00 0.407 0.500 13.7 8.94% 12.00 9.95 J. S. Johnson 9.95 9.95 0.00 0.952 0.640 10.5 6.43% 10.00 10.00 Premier Real Estate 10.00 10.00 0.00 0.156 0.000 64.1 0.00% BISX LISTED DEBT SECURITIES - (Bonds trade on a Percentage Pricing b ases) 52wk-Hi 52wk-Low Security Symbol Last Sale Change Daily Vol. Interest Maturity 1000.00 1000.00 Fidelity Bank Note 17 (Series A) + FBB17 100.00 0.00 7% 19 October 2017 1000.00 1000.00 Fidelity Bank Note 22 (Series B) + FBB22 100.00 0.00 Prime + 1.75% 19 October 2022 1000.00 1000.00 Fidelity Bank Note 13 (Series C) + FBB13 100.00 0.00 7% 30 May 2013 1000.00 1000.00 Fidelity Bank Note 15 (Series D) + FBB15 100.00 0.00 Prime + 1.75% 29 May 2015 Fidelity Over-The-Counter Securities 52wk-Hi 52wk-Low Symbol Bid $ Ask $ Last Price Weekly Vol. EPS $ Div $ P/E Yield 14.60 7.92 Bahamas Supermarkets 10.06 11.06 14.00 -2.246 0.000 N/M 0.00% 8.00 6.00 Caribbean Crossings (Pref) 2.00 6.25 4.00 0.000 0.480 N/M 7.80% 0.54 0.20 RND Holdings 0.35 0.40 0.35 0.001 0.000 256.6 0.00% Colina Over-The-Counter Securities 41.00 29.00 ABDAB 30.13 31.59 29.00 4.540 0.000 9.03 0.00% 0.55 0.40 RND Holdings 0.45 0.55 0.55 0.002 0.000 261.90 0.00% BISX Listed Mutual Funds 52wk-Hi 52wk-Low Fund Name NAV YTD% Last 12 Months Div $ Yield % NAV Date 1.4038 1.3344 CFAL Bond Fund 1.4038 3.72 5.20 31-Aug-09 3.0350 2.8266 CFAL MSI Preferred Fund 2.8266 -3.86 -4.88 31-Oct-09 1.4957 1.4226 CFAL Money Market Fund 1.4957 4.30 5.13 23-Oct-09 3.5399 2.9343 Fidelity Bahamas G & I Fund 2.9343 -13.33 -17.11 31-Oct-09 13.2400 12.3870 Fidelity Prime Income Fund 13.2400 4.93 5.90 31-Oct-09 103.0956 100.0000 CFAL Global Bond Fund 103.0956 3.10 2.52 30-Sep-09 100.0000 99.4177 CFAL Global Equity Fund 99.4177 3.12 2.76 30-Sep-09 1.0000 1.0000 CFAL High Grade Bond Fund 1.0000 0.00 0.00 31-Dec-07 10.5884 9.4740 Fidelity International Investment Fund 9.4740 4.17 4.18 31-Oct-09 1.0757 1.0000 FG Financial Preferred Income Fund 1.0757 3.86 5.30 30-Sep-09 1.0364 1.0000 FG Financial Growth Fund 1.0305 -0.24 0.22 30-Sep-09 1.0709 1.0000 FG Financial Diversified Fund 1.0709 3.24 4.54 30-Sep-09 MARKET TERMS BISX ALL SHARE INDEX - 19 Dec 02 = 1,000.00 YIELD - last 12 month dividends divided by closing price 52wk-Hi - Highest closing price in last 52 weeks Bid $ - Buying price of Colina and Fidelity 52wk-Low - Lowest closing price in last 52 weeks Ask $ - Selling price of Colina and fidelity Previous Close - Previous day's weighted price for daily volume Last Price - Last traded over-the-counter price Today's Close - Current day's weighted price for daily volume Weekly Vol. - Trading volume of the prior week Change - Change in closing price from day to day EPS $ - A company's reported earnings per share for the last 12 mths Daily Vol. - Number of total shares traded today NAV - Net Asset Value DIV $ - Dividends per share paid in the last 12 months N/M - Not Meaningful P/E - Closing price divided by the last 12 month earnings FINDEX - The Fidelity Bahamas Stock Index. January 1, 1994 = 100 (S) - 4-for-1 Stock Split - Effective Date 8/8/2007 (S1) - 3-for-1 Stock Split - Effective Date 7/11/2007 TO TRADE CALL: COLINA 242-502-7010 | ROYALFIDELITY 242-356-7764 | FG CAPITAL MARKETS 242-396-4000 | COLONIAL 242-502-7525
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THE TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009, PAGE 5B BUSINESS $2.1m investment aids Yacht mortgage registry urged FROM page 1B power firm reliability due to the number of technical obstacles second home market, given that these prop- other forms of debt. that had to be overcome. erty owners are also likely to own this class FROM page 1B tomers will see much better “I also say that simply adding this yacht Speaking to this newspaper from Lon- of vessel. tomers and the Government, reliability going forward registry will not 'round off' the nation's don, Mr Fair had said: “The mega yacht The links to the Bahamas’ financial ser- due to a combination of rela- because of the work done this private wealth management service/prod- registry is very actively under way, and vices industry, with its private wealth man- tively high power bills, moves to year. uct. There is a similar need for a jet/mort- there are a lot of moving parts to it. It’s a agement specialisation, are even more obvi- cut-off customers unable to pay, “We’re trying to see if there gage registry, and I have been calling for very high priority, and we’re hopeful of ous, as the owners of mega yachts are its and the firm’s consistency/reli- are opportunities for us to be this for over 10 years. This is a very neces- having it before the end of the year. target client market. A mega yacht registry ability problems that have part of the economic develop- sary tool that is required to attract high “We want to do it; the Government in the Bahamas could also encourage them- resulted in numerous blackouts ment of this island, and are end individuals and families to transfer wants to do it; and all are very supportive of selves to domicile in this nation, and follow and power shortages. working with the Grand their wealth here,” the former PLP leader- the idea. It’s just a matter of putting it all their assets here. However, Mr Ferrell told Bahama Port Authority. We ship candidate said. together. There’s great progress being “The key reason behind it is that it Tribune Business that the com- want to make sure we do our Recalling previous experiences, Mr Moss made, and we’re hopeful of being able to rounds off the Bahamas’ offering from a pany’s reliability was now part to ensure the island’s econ- told Tribune Business: “Years ago I regis- launch it by the end of the year.” wealth management point of view,” Mr “improved” due to the work omy improves.” tered a jet here in the Bahamas and it was The mega yacht registry is also being Fair told Tribune Business. “It’s one area of carried out this year on upgrad- Mr Ferrell said Grand done through pulling teeth. We had to jump viewed as a natural extension to the the market that we do not have a big slice ing its infrastructure, mainly its Bahama Power Company had through hoops in convincing the lender Bahamas’ existing 1700-strong bulk ship- of, because they’ve been going elsewhere. distribution and transmission also “seen some improvement they could enforce their rights here.” ping registry, the world’s third largest, and We need to be able to offer that service as systems, plus its plant. in efficiency” in its generation He added that he was “99 per cent” con- a tool to attract mega yacht owners, man- well.” One project, he explained, units in the 2009 second half, fident that the Bahamas’ planned mega agers and charterers to register their vessels In addition, a Bahamas registry could had involved grounding all and was focusing on ensuring yacht registry would not be established in this nation. also generate increased business for mari- Grand Bahama Power Compa- all plant units were running, so before year-end, as Bahamas Maritime In addition, a mega yacht registry has nas and service suppliers to mega yachts, in ny’s transmission lines and the “most efficient can be run- Authority chair Ian Fair had said yesterday, obvious links to the Bahamas’ high-end addition to boosting government revenues. poles, “which greatly improved ning at any given time”. the performance during light- The chief executive said ning storms. Lightning caused Grand Bahama Power Compa- us very few problems this year”. ny was also looking at “next 1 2 7 , & ( 1 2 7 , & ( In addition, Mr Ferrell said generation units, and the the firm had completed its upgrades, fuel and technology “automated transmission loop” that would be most appropri- /83,'$6 /,0,7(' '(/$3(5/ /,0,7(' connecting all its substations ate to the island’s environment. around Freeport, building in Data was still being collected redundancy so that if transmis- on Grand Bahama Power Com- 1 2 7 , & ( ,6 +(5(%< *,9(1 DV IROORZV 1 2 7 , & ( ,6 +(5(%< *,9(1 DV IROORZV sions lines were interrupted pany’s wind power experiment, from one direction, electricity Mr Ferrell saying that although D /83,'$6 /,0,7(' LV LQ YROXQWDU\ GLVVROXWLRQ XQGHU D '(/$3(5/ /,0,7(' LV LQ YROXQWDU\ GLVVROXWLRQ XQGHU could still be flowed to these the project - which started in WKH SURYLVLRQV RI 6HFWLRQ RI WKH ,QWHUQDWLRQDO WKH SURYLVLRQV RI 6HFWLRQ RI WKH ,QWHUQDWLRQDO facilities via the other route. 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FROM page 1B ability to act immediately - issu- companies engaged in carrying also been made to the issuance annual results filings. rules, which we believe will be ing temporary orders, orders on multiple business lines. of prospectuses, the revised Act However, proxy material - used as a basis for takeovers However, Ms Martinborough on the spot - so we can act with- Before, the Bahamian regu- requiring that such a document usually included with company throughout the region. That said that, under the proposed out having to go through the lator had been unable to decide be presented to the Securities annual reports and mailed to project seems to be moving new legislation, “the enforce- disciplinary process first. The whether some firms fell under Commission if any form of Bahamian shareholders prior quite efficiently, and we hope ment provisions of the Com- right of appeal exists.” the definition of a broker/deal- shares are being offered/dis- to annual general meetings we have Takeover Rules soon- mission have been expanded, Among the key changes to er or a securities investment tributed to the Bahamian pub- (AGMs) - does not have to be er rather than later.” and its powers extended quite the reformed Securities Indus- adviser, the revised Act having lic. submitted to the regulator first. When asked by BICA’s extensively. We have also try Act and its proposed regu- been designed to tidy this area This had been stipulated in This, Ms Martinborough members about the Securities addressed the issue of process, lations, which are now being up and bring clarity. the current legislation, but Ms said, could be sent “to share- Commission’s ability to enforce which has given the Commis- reviewed by the Attorney Gen- “This is one of the core Martinborough explained: holders and the Commission at the new regulations, Ms Mart- sion some challenges over the eral’s Office and Ministry of changes to the regulations, and “That standard has given the the same time. The Commis- inborough said she was “not years. Finance, is that the Securities it’s going to present the Com- Commission immense prob- sion will have the authority to going to pretend it’s going to “The main issue addressed Commission will base its regu- mission with one of its biggest lems, because wherever you step in after the fact. be simple”, acknowledging that in the extension of powers pro- lation and supervision of reg- operational challenges, because look you can’t find a definition “We believe most of our “the Commission is going to be vided to the Commission is our istrants on ‘function’ - the busi- it’s going to require the recon- of ‘public’. That’s been one of public companies have come challenged with the implemen- ness lines they are actively figuration of the whole struc- the most difficult challenges up to the standard of informa- tation of the legislation”. involved in - as opposed to ture and operations with regard we’ve had in administering the tion required to be disclosed in “There are going to be many ‘title’. to licensing,” Ms Martinbor- present legislation.” proxy materials.” changes to the Commission’s For the stories Ms Martinborough said this ough said. Now, while the requirement Front running and insider own operations and structure,” behind the news, was the way most other coun- Elsewhere, the new legisla- for the issuance of prospectus- trading would remain offences Ms Martinborough said. “There tries regulated their securities tion and regulations would es, and their submission to the under the new Securities Indus- are quite a number of core read Insight on industries, and explained that require the Bahamas Interna- Securities Commission, would try Act, while all purchases/dis- changes being made to the reg- it would better enable the Secu- tional Securities Exchange apply to any public issuance of posals of public company shares ulatory structure for the secu- Mondays rities Commission to supervise (BISX) to “establish its solven- shares in the Bahamas, the by ‘insiders’, such as company rities industry under this legis- cy on an ongoing basis” due to revised legislation included a directors, had to be disclosed lation, so that’s going to be a exchange solvency require- number of ‘carve-outs’ or to the Securities Commission challenge, one which we are ments. exemptions, such as the as before. prepared to meet.” As for general standards for issuance of shares to family “I am pleased to report that She added that the Securi- business conduct, Ms Martin- members only. Private place- the Commission has drafted ties Commission was “well on 127,&( borough said: “The biggest ments, though, would require corporate governance rules that the way” to drafting the rules 127,&(LVKHUHE\JLYHQWKDW5+2$11$ .(//,(6+(5,&(%87/(5 change is that we have included a “limited prospectus”. will be issued for consultation and guidelines necessary to RI 62/',(5 52$' 32%2; 1 1$66$8 %$+$0$6 LV the requirement for parties reg- Ms Martinborough said [soon],” Ms Martinborough start implementing the Securi- DSSO\LQJWRWKH0LQLVWHUUHVSRQVLEOHIRU1DWLRQDOLW\DQG&LWL]HQVKLS istered by the Commission to another “new requirement” said. ties Industry Act and its regu- IRUUHJLVWUDWLRQQDWXUDOL]DWLRQDVDFLWL]HQRI7KH%DKDPDVDQGWKDW maintain general standards of was for publicly-listed compa- “We are in the process of lations, once they were passed honesty, fairness and acting in nies to submit their ‘manage- working with a regional group by Parliament and signed into DQ\ SHUVRQ ZKR NQRZV DQ\ UHDVRQ ZK\ UHJLVWUDWLRQQDWXUDOL]DWLRQ the best interests of their ment discussion and analysis’ in developing Takeover Bid statute. 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THANKSGIVING RECIPES TRADITIONALTHE traditional American-style DINNER Thanksgiving dinner. PUMPKIN CHEESE PIE Ingredients • (8 ounce) of package cream cheese • 2 cups of pumpkin puree • 14 ounces sweetened con- densed milk • 3 eggs • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice • 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch single crust pie
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. Mix cream cheese and con- densed milk together until smooth. Stir in the pureed pump- kin, pumpkin pie spice and eggs. Mix until well combined. Pour batter into the pie shell. 3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted 1-inch from the edge comes out clean. Serve warm. (www.allrecipes.com)
VEGETARIAN TURKEY STUFFING Thanksgiving with Ingredients • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil • 1 onion, finely chopped • 3 stalks celery, finely chopped • 1 green bell pepper, finely a Bahamian twist chopped • 1 (4.5 ounce) can mush- By JEFFARAH GIBSON the usual fare. seafood lovers but for vegetarians you are going for the Bahamian- rooms, drained At the heart of almost every as well. Instead of poultry, you can style Thanksgiving dinner you • 1 clove garlic, crushed Thanksgiving meal is the turkey. serve up fried grouper or boiled should choose rice, as it goes won- • salt to taste TABLE set for the Some might even say there is no snapper, preparing it with your derfully with seafood. • ground black pepper to taste traditional Thanksgiving dinner without selection of seasoning. Desserts like pumpkin pie or • 1 1/2 cups corn flake crumbs Thanksgiving din- turkey. What about strict vegetarians or sweet potato pie usually satisfy the • 1 (10.75 ounce) can con- A But this year we’re putting a spin vegans? Well they can try out the sweet tooth after a delicious meal. densed cream of mushroom ner would probably look on it, ‘doing it Bahamian style’ with ‘tofurkey’, which is a casserole But instead of pumpkin, apple or soup something like this: A a variety of seafood and non-tradi- made with tofu and artificial turkey sweet potato pie, there are a few crispy golden-brown tional side dishes. flavours. choices that complement the Directions Owner of the Bahamian Kitchen Stuffing is another Thanksgiving Bahamian Thanksgiving dinner bet- 1. Preheat oven to 350 roasted turkey as the cen- Restaurant and Lounge Michael staple, and while you don’t have to ter. degrees F (175 degrees C). trepiece, mashed pota- Brice says every year they try to exclude this delightful item from “Cheesecake can be an alterna- Lightly grease a medium casse- “switch up” their Thanksgiving your dinner menu, you can add a lit- tive for sweet potato pie or pump- role dish. toes, stuffing and corn on menu. tle something extra to it. kin pie. When we prepare a 2. Heat the oil in a skillet over the cob as side dishes, “What we try to do is a give a “When it comes to stuffing it Thanksgiving dinner for our diners medium heat, and sauté the and for dessert, a deli- variety of dishes to our patrons to depends on the cook. Some people we would usually give them a onion, celery, pepper, mush- select from. We still cook the tradi- choose to make stuffing from the coconut tart, pineapple tart or a rooms, and garlic until tender. cious pumpkin pie. tional or American-style Thanks- box and then others make stuffing Bahamian-made guava duff,” he Season with salt and pepper. And while Thanksgiving Day is giving dinner because the majority from scratch. What people can do said. Mix in the corn flake crumbs really an American holiday, many of our guests are tourists, but we to change things up a bit is add a lit- “It’s also all about creativity when and soup. Transfer to the pre- Bahamians observe it, at least when also give them a little taste of the tle lobster meat to the stuffing. This it comes to preparing food. People pared casserole dish. it comes to cooking up the tradi- Bahamian-style Thanksgiving din- is a good idea especially if they want can use a variety of foods as alter- 3. Bake 30 minutes in the tional goodies. ner, too,” he said. to try something different,” Mr natives for their dinner, as well as a preheated oven, until lightly But this year it might just be sat- According to Mr Brice, this Brice said. variety of pastries, it all depends on browned. isfying to put a spin on the ‘same Bahamian-style dinner usually con- Other delicacies like conch, craw- what you are going for.” (www.allrecipes.com) ole’ Thanksgiving meal. sists of an assortment of local fish, shrimp or crab meat can be While you don’t have to change After all, who doesn’t get tired seafood as an alternative to turkey. added to the dish, giving your stuff- the entire menu of your dinner, sub- of eating the same thing every year? “For our Bahamian-style Thanks- ing a unique flavour. stituting one item for another, EASY HERB To help you out with your giving dinner we often prepare a Mr Brice says that every dinner adding that little something extra Thanksgiving dinner plans, Tribune lot of fish, steamed and boiled,” he should include a little starch, to your pot can be very satisfying ROASTED TURKEY Taste has explored alternative dish- said. whether it is in the form of rice or for you and your Thanksgiving es that can be prepared instead of This is a good option not only for mashed potatoes. He suggests that if guests. Ingredients • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey • 3/4 cup olive oil • 2 tablespoons garlic powder • 2 teaspoons dried basil • 1 teaspoon ground sage • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 2 cups water
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Clean turkey (discard giblets and organs), and place in a roasting pan with a lid. 2. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, ground sage, salt, and black pepper. Using a basting brush, apply the mixture to the outside of the uncooked turkey. Pour water into the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover. 3. Bake for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the thigh measures 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove bird from ALSEAFOODTERN as an alternativeATIVE to the DINNER traditional turkey. oven, and allow to stand for about 30 minutes before carv- ing. (www.allrecipes.com)
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ENTERTAINMENT e n u b i r T e h T things Exclusive ‘New India’ fashion show to 2DO • BOOK LAUNCH OF support cancer patients in the Bahamas ‘ISLANDS OF THE SUN: A TRIBUTE TO THE cessful. Runway coach, Glenn NORTHERN EXUMA XCLUSIVE UK fashion designer Charles, director of Face Inter- CAYS, BAHAMAS’ Surinder Panesar of Sim Sui, based in national Modelling School, has Leicester, has created a special collec- some superb ideas for the This Friday, at the Doongalik E show. We have two great local Studios Art Gallery in Marina tion especially for the Bahamas that will be DJs, namely, Kristen Culmer Village, Paradise Island, the featured for viewing and sale this weekend at and Maceo J J Jones who are Danguillecourt Project presents excited about working with ‘Islands of the Sun: A tribute the Cancer Association of Grand Bahama’s JetC Patel,” she said. to the Northern Exuma Cays, ‘Passage to India’ event. Shirlyn Gray, a volunteer of Bahamas’ - a unique window the Cancer Association of into Bahamian natural history. Additionally, flying in for wear. It is all excellent quality Grand Bahama, said: “We Put together by two young the event is JetC Patel, one of and reasonably priced.” really hope people will turn Bahamians, John A Thompson the evening’s three DJs, who “The evening itself promis- out to support this wonderful and Nikita Shiel-Rolle, the book has recently played Brighton es much. We have a fashion event and we are very happy offers spectacular images and Festival and frequently works show featuring professional that other nationalities have an intriguing text tour which the hottest European and Lon- models, some of whom are come together to help raise takes the reader through the don nightclubs. world-class, as well as featuring awareness of what we do. It ecosystems of the central The Passage to India Fash- (cancer) survivors, all of whom will be a fun, fashion-forward Bahamas, from the hilltops to ion Show and Party has been are beautiful women who are evening and we are hoping the depths of the ocean. The organised by a group of Grand excited to step out on the run- that the profits from the event book is an unprecedented Bahama women who wanted way and show off their will buy the beds we need. We fusion of science and art, which something different, cool and strength and these fabulous do hope everyone will come is guaranteed to fascinate and exciting to wear, something clothes,” Ms Anglade said. along and enjoy themselves all educate young and old alike. fabulous to enjoy, and at the As for what else guests can in support of such a great All proceeds from ‘Islands same time raise money to buy expect from the night, Ms cause. The tickets are $20 and of the Sun’ will directly sup- beds to extend the hospice Anglade said there will be clothing will be for sale after- port the environmental and care provided by the Cancer Indian hors d’eouvres, special wards. It would a great place educational programmes of the Association. drinks, fun giveaways and to buy something fabulous for non-profit Danguillecourt Pro- The event will take place demonstrations. The event will the Christmas season.” ject, such as Young Bahamian this Saturday at the Grand be hosted by Grand Bahama’s Each year the Cancer Asso- Marine Scientists’ after-school Bahama Sailing Club, former- youngest and hottest MC, ciation of Grand Bahama clubs, workshops, and sum- ly the Sir Charles Hayward Rico Thompson. hosts a seminar on the latest SHEQUERA KING mer camps. Yacht Club, on Main Royal “It will be a great way for advances in cancer preven- A book signing and art show Close, east on Midshipman us all to experience a taste of tion and early detection. Last rently has three beds and they for our membership of 80 and to accompany the launch will Road. the ‘new’ India,” Ms Anglade year, in conjunction with need to increase that number provide people with informa- be held from 5pm to 9pm at Alison Anglade, event pro- said. Jackson Memorial Hospital to six to provide more hos- tion about the disease,” Ms Doongalik Studios. ducer, said: “We have had the “The planning for this event in Miami, they undertook a pice care to the people of the Gray said. privilege of seeing some of the has seen green lights all the genetic testing study to island. Tickets are available from • SWIMSUIT MODEL fabrics and designs and they way. A great group of people unearth why Bahamians are “We offer a confidential Island Java, Personal Touch CASTING CALL are perfect for our climate and have come together and asked getting cancer at a younger service and ‘comfort place’ to Pharmacy, Island Timekeep- desires. The Sim Sui collection what they can do to help and age than other nationalities. local patients. We hold sup- ers and the Cancer Associa- This Friday and Saturday, includes ladies’, men’s and we have built up a large num- The building on West port group meetings on the tion of the Grand Bahama, Fab Factor Studio International children’s wear and has every- ber of volunteers to help work Atlantic Drive, Freeport, cur- first Tuesday of each month call 352-2873 or 727-0085. and Brazilian Bezel Swimwear thing from beach to evening on the night to ensure it is suc- are hosting a casting call for female models to launch their 2010 Swimwear Calendar. The casting call will be held at The Parlor on Boyd Road, next to the Shell Gas Station. Charismatic Models must be 5'5" or taller and must bring a two-piece bathing suit and heels, a comp card and/or portfolio. Must be 18 or over. Weaves are not per- Pam Wood’s mitted and hair has to be washed and dried. The event is from 12noon to 4 pm and models will have the chance to Entertaining win free photoshoots, an inclu- sive portfolio package and more. Secrets • ACTING WORKSHOP A WELL-known teacher WITH WAYNE LEGETTE turned professional performer will return to Grand Bahama For the fourth time, veteran for one night only, for an event American actor Wayne LeGette that promises to be magical. will instruct students on how Pam Woods, who inspired to approach acting as a practi- students from Hugh Campbell cal craft. Primary, Sunland Baptist, The workshops began on Freeport High, St Vincent de October 3 and will continue Paul, and the former Hawksbill until December 12, taking place High in the 1990s, will be the every other Saturday at The star of a night of song, music Hub on Bay Street and Cole- and dance with a jazz and brook Lane. gospel flavour at Freeport’s The programme offers voice Regency Theatre this Friday. and diction work, monologue Looking forward to a night and audition coaching, film and to remember, Ms Woods said: television commercial and “I taught for almost 30 years in scene coaching. all and was a weekend enter- PAM Woods bewitching an You can contact Ordain tainer. I thought I would never audience. Moss at 324-2336 or 425-5266 make a living as an entertainer, to reserve your spot for this so teaching provided income both playing the saxophone; week’s session. Also visit while I did what my heart Michael Wilchcombe, Donald www.waynelegette.com for desired on stage.” Glass and Leslie McDonald more information. “I’m still a teacher, but I’m (guitars). At the end of the workshop, also a professional performer. The night will include a participants will be awarded a I use all the skills of a teacher selection from “Ain’t Misbe- certificate of completion. to pull and draw out audiences. havin’” performed by Methice Interested persons aged 17 Sometimes there is no Rigby, Dora Brown, Kenton and up are invited to sign up. response – like a class – and Pinder and Allessandro Major you wonder if you are getting – a preview for the full show • ‘THE BEAUTY OF through. I still use the tricks of which will presented by BLACK AND WHITE’ the classroom.” Freeport Players’ Guild next ART EXHIBITION Ms Woods was one of seven February. children and originally moved Dancers Sheena and A J This Saturday, Morely’s Art from Nassau to Grand Forbes will show off their tal- Studio and Gallery presents Bahama because she wanted ents to Ms Woods’ version of ‘The Beauty of Black and White’ to be independent and “make “I Got Rhythm”. at its Harrold Road location a fresh start”. The Lois Seiler Dancers and from 6pm to 10pm. Music was a big part of her Grand Bahama Players will life – her late father Sidney complete the bill along with • ANGLICAN ANNUAL Woods was a musician and his Ms Woods’ daughter Wan- HYMN FESTIVAL style can still to be heard in drea, a teacher at St Paul’s Col- Pam’s piano-playing. lege and music tutor at Woods’ This Sunday at 4pm, the In addition to teaching music Music Academy on the island. Anglican Chorale hosts its Fourth and performing professional- Friday’s show is the latest to Annual Hymn Festival at Christ ly in front of audiences, she be staged by the Grand Church Cathedral under the played the organ on Sunday Bahama Performing Arts Soci- patronage of Bishop Rev Laish mornings in many of ety which was launched in Jan- Boyd and his wife. Directed by Freeport’s churches. uary in support of performers Rosemary C Hanna, organists This Friday, she will be throughout the island. include Edward Cox, Allison appearing with a large sup- All proceeds from the show Dean and Preston Ferguson. The porting cast in ‘Home Again are to their benefit. brass ensemble is led by Inspec- – An Evening with Pam Tickets can be obtained tor Dennis Sturrup. Woods and Friends’. from the Seventeen Shop, Ital- Admission is free, but an Also featured are: Ossie ian Specialty Imports and offering will be taken. Hall and Ralph Munnings, Island Java on Grand Bahama.
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THE TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009, PAGE 11B ARTS Coin of the Realm hosts annual Christmas showing By REUBEN SHEARER Hershey’s ‘Kiss’ Tribune Features Reporter [email protected] collection makes debut at the event, LOWERS die, chocolates you eat, but jewellery lasts ‘Smooth Sailing’ Fforever. pin steals show With this in mind, people came out in droves last week to attend Coin of the Realm’s annual Christmas showing. It was a high-class event as jewellery lovers attended the fancy courtyard reception before entering Sipping on red wine, the Smiths and their the store to view the “Smooth Sailing” col- friends spoke to Tribune Art. lection. “I love the Jörg Heinz jewellery and had With food and drink in-hand, persons filed come back to add to my collection,” said Babs into the store’s showroom to view pieces from Smith, who was celebrating her birthday. big-name designers such as Jörg Heinz, Den- “We’ve always enjoyed coming here.” THE Thackers and the Smiths, guests from Texas, at Coin of the Realm’s cocktail event. ny Wong and Marta Howell. Mrs Smith said she made her first purchase Making its debut at the event was the Her- from Coin of the Realm about eight years shey’s ‘Kiss’ collection featuring pendants ago. “We found out that the party was close to shaped like a silver chocolate Kiss. It comes in my birthday, and in the last four years we’ve four-18 karat diamonds, said Karen Alliata, been coming back for the event,” she said. manager of Coin of the Realm. Pat Thacker, of Witchita, Texas, said: But the hottest piece of the three-day show- “We’ve been hearing about this place for as case was the ‘Smooth Sailing’ pin, which was long as we knew the Smiths. We’re here to cel- designed in Switzerland exclusively for Coin ebrate Babs’ birthday and to see this party.” of the Realm. The pin features a sterling sil- “Today we’re having fun and looking, and ver diamond encrusted sailboat with conch tomorrow we’re giving them our money,” pearls in the shades of pink and orange. Mrs Thacker said. This was the 32nd annual Christmas show- To which Mr Thacker, speaking on behalf ing of fine jewellery at Coin of the Realm, of himself and Mr Smith, said: “Tomorrow they Mrs Alliata said. (the wives) have their fun and we’re in trouble.” “We invite all of our existing customers to But the Texans weren’t the only eager come and take a look at the new collection shoppers. Over 200 local customers of Coin of and get a start on the Christmas season.” the Realm showed up to see the new designs. And it wasn’t just Bahamians who attend- For the customer with a budget, just “see- ed the event. ing the sights” and enjoying the party was The Smiths, from Houston, Texas, have enough. been coming to the Christmas collection Part of the proceeds of all the sales from showing for the last eight years. Coin of the Realm’s Christmas showing will And this time, they brought along their go towards the Junior Sailing Programme of THE Coin of the Realm family at the cocktail party for the annual Christmas showing. friends, the Thackers. the Bahamas.
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The Tribune SECTION B • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2009 ARTIST Toby By JEFFARAH GIBSON Lunn stands in front of his ISUAL artist piece ‘Kali Flames’. Toby Lunn has Vembarked on a mission to depict a metaphorical view of nature with his latest exhibition entitled ‘Van- quish the Dragon’, a collection of 19 oil paintings.
Mr Lunn told Tribune Art that this exhibition, which has been in the works for a few years, represents his final col- lection of oil paintings. “The collection is a series of modern oil paintings span- ning a three-year period. Five of the paintings were com- pleted this year and the others between one and three years ago. This is my final oil paint- ing collection, because I will now be using water-based paints for health purposes,” he said. Each piece in ‘Vanquish the Dragon’ represents an outlet for the artist’s emotional expression and creative imag- ination. “The collection is called ‘Vanquish the Dragon’ as it is a metaphor of my attempt to channel internal angst, as well as express my ideas of what I think depicts interesting and Vanquish the expansive painting,” he said. Each painting tells a story and Mr Lunn uses a fusion of different colours that sets the tone and complements the overall meaning found in the paintings. One of the paintings, enti- tled “Kali Flames”, does not in fact capture the Hindu god- dess herself, but communi- cates the idea of rebirth, the artist said. “Kali was a Hindu goddess, and she would always be sur- rounded by fire, and this is of great significance to me because I have Hindu origins.” Mr Lunn uses splashes of red, blue, and black in this painting so that the story behind the paint is articulat- ddrraaggoonn ed clearly. In another painting, entitled “The Ginger Bread Ground”, he tries to capture the motion of nature. “ ‘The Ginger Bread Ground’ is actually a very interesting channel of water where there is an energy that OPENING moves the waves in an inter- Night - Toby esting motion. The painting is Lunn discusses not an actual picture of this a painting with area of water, but it represents Amanda the movement of water,” he Schmidt. said. Mr Lunn has been painting for 20 years and says that he has always had a love for abstract expressions as they involve a lot of searching for a ‘ZENITH Explored’ by Toby Lunn. meaning beyond the surface. Following the ‘Vanquish the Dragon’ exhibition, he said his only concrete plan is to con- tinue working on exciting pieces of art. “My upcoming plan is to keep working on my body painting, even though it is a little struggle. But I feel that there is a growing buzz around the art community in the Bahamas, so it is important to keep adding fuel to the fire, so that I can make a solid mark on cultural develop- ment,” he said. TOBY Lunn’s paintings ‘The The exhibition opened last Ginger Bread Thursday and is currently on Ground’ (top) display at the Van Breugel’s and ‘Kali Flames’ restaurant on Charlotte Street. (bottom). It is expected to run for three weeks.