In This Issue: July 17, 2020 R National Exams Begin 2 R Dorian Victims Memorial 4 R New Preschool 10 R Colouring Your Hair 12 R Pie 14 R GB Health Services 16 R GBCH Preparing 19 e A Division of SURGE Publications agazin Weekly News M

Students at Bishop Michael School are now sitting their national examinations after being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students are seen preparing for their exam on Wednesday. (SURGE Media Photo/Jenneva Russell) 1 National Examinations Begin By Haley Adderley Hanna mentioned that the University of The Grand Bahama Sun Writer Bahamas New Student Orientation also falls in the middle of the ith the interruptions of Hurricane Dorian and examination W the outbreak of COVID-19 students from the period. class of 2020 have faced more obstacles than most In preparation senior classes. for sitting the Celine Hanna and Miah Gilbert from the Bishop exam, students Michael Eldon School graduated this past June but were told to bring were still preparing to take their second BGCSE their masks as examination for the year. well as sanitizing materials. New principal of Bishop Michael Eldon, Sofia Howden explained that

upon entry to Sofia Howden, new principle of Bishop the examination Michael Eldon School, says they are ready room students for the new school year. (SURGE Media would need to be Photo/Jenneva Russell) registered with information such as their home address, and phone Recent graduates, Celine Hanna and Miah Gilbert, are in the contact, in case of the need for contact tracing. process of sitting their national exams even though under normal circumstances, exams are held prior to graduation. The With all the additional protocols in place, Howden delay was due to the pandemic COVID-19 and the lockdown explained that “safety is always first, so whatever we ordered by the Prime Minister of The Bahamas. (SURGE Media need to do to make our students safe we are happy Photo/Jenneva Russell) to do it.” There is a total of four occasions of hand sanitization Hanna expressed that she had an interesting but before the student writes the examination, and overall good year, whereas Gilbert expressed the same applies to the staff members who are frustration that her graduating year had been cut in proctoring the examination. half, due to not only the effects of Hurricane Dorian but also the lockdown as a result of COVID-19. Currently, there is no concrete news as to whether the classes will be online or face-to-face, however, With classes being moved online, the two expressed the staff members are prepared for each scenario. that they were still provided with the information needed to sit their upcoming Spanish Listening BGCSE. The BGCSE examinations started July 1,2020 with practical examinations and will end on August 14,2020 this year.

2 3 Unveiling Dorian Victims Memorial Remarks by Sarah St. George Acting Chairman, Grand Bahama Port Authority July 14th, 2020 Sir Jack Hayward Bridge

Each Anniversary of Independence, we honour our forefathers for their invaluable contribution to building this small, but great and proud Sovereign Nation, The Bahamas. But we have been through much over the past 10 months and in paying tribute to our founding fathers, we thought it fitting to honour and remember all those who were so cruelly taken from us by the most destructive hurricane ever recorded in our island, in our time. Cross, yes – a symbol of pain and suffering, but also a symbol of Faith, Hope, The unveiling of this monument is to Love and most importantly a symbol of commemorate all those who tragically Eternal Life. perished on Grand Bahama in Hurricane Dorian; the 32 lives lost, those we laid to On behalf of the Grand Bahama Port rest and those still missing. We’ve all been Authority, I’d like again, to express our deeply affected by the devastation, and we sorrow for all the families still mourning the have weathered many storms, but none in loss of their loved ones, and for those who which so much human life was sacrificed. are still displaced, or struggling to rebuild their homes and lives. But where there is In a way this follows from the Ecumenical rebuilding, we are seeing a new freshness Church service we held at the Jubilee return - in other words, signs of rebirth and Cathedral, just before Christmas, with resurrection. Reverend Dr Lockhart, Bishop Godfrey Williams, Cecil Thompson and Lady Because Hurricane Dorian mainly affected Henrietta. All of us wanted to create a us & Abaco only, we’ve sometimes felt lasting Memorial, but there, and with other isolated in our trauma. On top of this, we distinguished representatives of the clergy, now share a new burden with everyone we all agreed it should take the form of a else on the planet, as we find ourselves in

4 Continued On Page 5 Unveiling Dorian Victims Memorial Continued From Page 4 the middle of COVID-19, and at the mercy not so much a mausoleum, as a mirror of this invisible virus. These last months to the future. Independence is a time for have been unprecedented in the world as reflection. When we remember how far we know it. But we’ve not wavered and we we’ve come, we find the Will to go forward. will rise from this too. And it is also right we should celebrate the many miracles of our survival – hundreds The Cross was designed and hand- of lives saved, care and compassion, crafted by artist by Jacqui Boss, who aid from our international friends far and also created our striking Mural of the Four wide. And in that vein, we sponsored the Relay Olympian Gold Medalists at Settler’s Grand Bahama Rebirth Committee led by Way Roundabout. It was set by Rodney Lechea Charles (a hurricane survivor), in Davermand and I’d like to thank them a celebration of our local heroes at Port both. In this Cross, we see the solid pillar Lucaya Marketplace, when it reopened of faith, balance and dignified strength. last October. We also see in it, a gateway, an open interior to welcome the air and light inside So why is the monument right here? Well, itself. It’s a lovely metaphor for strength the earliest rescue efforts on jet skis were and gentleness, for belief and openness, from these bridges over the waterway. and for resilience - not in holding back the East of this bridge were those who were forces of nature, but in allowing them to the most tragically hit. The cross is placed blow through us, and leave us standing. here so all who pass this way evermore, We see the Light on the Horizon to Infinity. will have pause for thought. It stands small and humble, but proudly exposed to the In the demure decoration, we can see elements, easily visible, and accessible to our famously beautiful Sea and Sky, in a everyone. That was the objective. mosaic of blues; a bright, clear and serene blue, with glimpses of a more stormy and In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane serious facet, in the depth of the Navy Dorian, when the wind was still howling at Blue. The graduation of blues depicts the a dangerous Cat 1, 75 - 95 mph, many souls of the departed being carried by the of our gatekeepers left the safety their Hand of God from the sea safely up to homes, and put their own lives at risk Heaven. to save others. Who can ever forget the images of those heroic figures on jet- So the light and the mosaic render this, skis, on boats, in loaders, soaked to the Continued On Page 6 5 Unveiling Dorian Victims Memorial Continued From Page 5 skin, battling wind, rain and sea to rescue Cooper, Howard Armstrong; this cross is people they perhaps had never met for you and your families. before? It will forever be engraved on our And let’s also pause and reflect on the hearts. blessing of family, friends and community, Those heroes showed the world what it and the soul of our churches. And the means to be part of OUR community. A work of all Government, hospital and true manifestation of Love Thy Neighbour. humanitarian organisations here. Those in And CNN and the world, couldn’t believe uniform; the Police Force and the Defence their eyes. The courage, and spirit of these Force. Let’s also remember our neighbors lion-hearted individuals filled us all with and relations in Abaco. pride. Again I just want to say to them: I believe monuments such as these help What you did will never be forgotten. to connect us even more powerfully. We Thank you. know it’s through love and kindness to Some of the incredible stories of one another that we’ll see the promise survival and grief have been recorded of a brighter future. But I hope too, it will in an exciting new book, just published, provide some closure to this turbulent called “The Water Has Come” by Grand chapter and give us renewed unity Bahamian author Keldra Pinder. And we and hope, as we mark the 47th year of have preview copies here today. Independence. Now let’s recognize and pray for those To quote; “Sometimes He parts the Sea among us today who suffered the terrible for us, sometimes He walks on water and loss of a child, little Omarion 7 years old, carries us through, and sometimes He just twins Aaron and Adam 3 year old, Matteo, hushes the storm. Where it seems there is Remelle, Philip, the loss of a beloved wife, no way, He will make a Way—“ husband, a mother or father, a sister or In closing, today, this Cross reminds us brother, some a whole family. Here with we stand shoulder to shoulder with the us, Donreka & Doneka Munnings, May families that have lost their loved ones, Loise & May Dawn Cooper, Barry Thomas, and to remember those departed, far far Philip and Remilda Thomas, Raquel Smith, too soon, and those still missing whom we Franklyn Pinder, Pastor Israel Pinder, Pastor may never see again in this life – May their Jenese Pinder, Margaret Lang, Dorie Souls Rest in Peace! SStG 6 A Touching Tribute

The Grand Bahama Port Authority hosted families of Hurricane Dorian victims to the unveiling of the Hurricane Dorian Victims Monument Plaque at the Sir Jack Hayward Bridge on Tuesday, July 14. Also in attendance were the Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for East Grand Bahama, K. Peter Turnquest, officials of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, senior government officials and members of the religious community. Here are some of the moments captured by SURGE Media’s photographer, Tim Aylen.

A view of the Hurricane Dorian Victims Monument at the Grand Deputy Prime Minister K. Peter Turnquest, at right, watches as Sarah Bahama Port Authority’s Monument Unveiling Ceremony. St. George, Acting Chairman of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, lays a wreath at the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s Hurricane Dorian Victims Monument.

Relatives are consoled by family and friends at the Grand Bahama Deputy Prime Minister, K. Peter Turnquest, comforts relatives trying Port Authority’s Monument Unveiling Ceremony. to console each other after visiting the Hurricane Dorian Victims Monument.

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The Hurricane Dorian Victims Monument Plaque at the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s Monument Unveiling Ceremony.

A view of the Hurricane Dorian Victims Monument at the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s Monument Unveiling Ceremony.

A man who lost his wife in Hurricane Dorian, takes time to pray at the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s Monument Unveiling Ceremony.

A lady weeps as she rests on the Hurricane Dorian Victims Monument at the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s Monument Unveiling Ceremony. A relative of those who died during Hurricane Dorian places a wreath at the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s Hurricane Dorian Victims Monument. 8 9 Preschool For Creative Thinkers To By Haley Adderley Open Grand Bahama Sun Writer fter decades of working with A children in the music industry in The Bahamas, Kevin Tomlinson has decided to open a preschool for creative thinkers. As president of the Kevin Tomlinson Academy for Creative Schools, Tomlinson has worked with children through his many programs in hopes of changing the mindset of the upcoming generation. Kevin Tomlinson, founder of The Kevin Tomlinson Academy for Creative Schools, explains why he is He states that “education wasn’t really starting a preschool for creative thinkers. (SURGE my interest. I am more of an entertainer, Media Photo/Jenneva Russell) and I was moving in that direction and got Amidst the outbreak of the COVID-19 pushed into this area.” He mentioned that pandemic, Tomlinson has safety measures getting into the educational field was a in place to ensure the safety of his calling for him and it was his purpose. students. There will be no more than ten students per class, social distancing will Looking back on all of his programs over be enforced, and students must wear the years Tomlinson, under the council shield masks for the safety of themselves of a close family member, was advised and the teachers. to create a main company for all of his programs to fall under, thus the start of There are only twenty spaces available the Kevin Tomlinson Academy for Creative for enrollment to the ICAN Community Schools. School, however, there are plans of expansion in the upcoming year. He had a vision to create a school that caters solely to creative thinking and plans The Kevin Tomlinson Academy for Creative to fill that need with the incorporation of a Schools is here to help the children of creative syllabus for the students. this generation think smarter and more creatively. ICAN Community School will be opening this September for students at the K-4 and K-5 levels. 10 11 Summer Is Here And Color Is Fun By of The Glam Lounge ello ladies.

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12 13 In The Kitchen... Mango Coconut Cream Pie Instructions: Coconut Cream Filling: 1. Pour coconut milk in a hard pot 2. Add coconut flakes (leave enough over for topping). 3. Stir in sugar, cornstarch and egg yolk 4. Place pot on medium heat and stir constantly. Remove from heat when mixture begins to thicken. 5. Pour mixture into pie shell and allow to Ingredients: set. Crust: Mango Filling: • 9” Cracker Pie Shell 1. Peel, cube, then puree mangoes Coconut Cream Filling: • 2 cups coconut milk 2. Pour puree into a pot • 2 cups grated coconut or 1 package 3. Mix in sugar, cornstarch and egg yolk coconut flakes (7 oz) 4. Place pot on medium heat and stir • ½ cup sugar constantly. Remove from heat when • ¼ cup corn starch mixture begins to thicken. • 1 egg yolk 5. Pour on top of the coconut cream Mango Filling: mixture and place in refrigerator. • 3 large mangoes Note: Keep pie refrigerated. • ½ cup sugar (or less depending on tartness of mangoes) Courtesy of Cooking With Sugar • ¼ cup corn starch • 1 egg yolk Topping: • Frozen cool whip (thawed) • Toasted coconut flakes • Mango wedges 14 15 GB Health Services Receive Much Needed Donation

Donna Mackey (left), Bahamas Country Ambassador of Third Wave Volunteers an organization based in Miami, Florida, made the presentation to GBHS. Also present were: from left is Cheryl Bain, Principal Nursing Officer, Dr. Freeman Lockhart, Medical Chief of Staff and Sharon Williams, Hospital Administrator.

The Grand Bahama Health Services received a significant donation of N-95 masks on Wednesday, July 15 at the Administrator’s Office in the IAT Building.

Following the presentation, Ms. Mackey shared information with the media about their benefactor. (SURGE Media Photos/ Jenneva Russell)

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Nurse Abegail Mosote looks for medications for a patient at the McLean’s Town Clinic in McLean’s Town, East Grand Bahama on Tuesday June 9, 2020. (SURGE Media Photo/Tim Aylen)

Quijano, who is also a resident in East End and an on-call worker, said before Hurricane Dorian they worked weekly in the clinics in Free Town, High Rock, Pelican Point, McCleans Town, Sweetings Cay and Grand Cay. Since the devastation nine months ago, they are currently mobile going from settlement to settlement on certain days. Doctor Dennis Baladad Quijano makes notes as he consults with a patient during a busy morning at the Providing an essential service, he says the clinic McLean’s Town Clinic in McLean’s Town, East Grand is doing their best as they cater to patients with Bahama on Tuesday June 9, 2020. (SURGE Media Photo/Tim Aylen) 2 For More Info: Phone: (242) 441-7965 3 Email: [email protected]

17 18 GBCH Prepare For Children’s By Juelanda Thompson Return Grand Bahama Sun Writer he Grand Bahama Children’s Home is she and her staff are excited for the children’s T speedily preparing for the welcome of return. She noted the children are expected their children. And as health and safety play a to be home July 30th. major part in their well-being, they’ve sought Smith-Johnson revealed the home will have to educate themselves in a two-session an on staff therapist and that it is important compliance training on fire safety and mental to provide therapy to our children. She health at the Chamber of Commerce on exclaimed both sessions were essential and Monday, July 13. that the RBPF Fire Department will also be hosting a fire drill with the staff and children as well as first aid classes. “We want to make sure that our staff is ready and can perform in any emergency” said the Director. “We want our staff to understand our children, what to expect while dealing with them and how to treat them. All children are not alike, so i am so happy that the Children’s Home is moving towards understanding an individual child and what the needs are for those children”.

The staff sessions were hosted by psychiatrist Dr. Michelle Major and Royal Bahamas Police Force firefighter, Sergeant Dennis who both shared pointers on how to carefully protect and nurture the kids. Major introduced a new system on behavioral conduct to guide the staff on how to engage with the children in a stimulating way. Meanwhile Sgt. Anderson explained how to manage fire outages and exit strategies. Director of Grand Bahama Children’s Home, Sheila Johnson-Smith was delighted to be a part of the training and she maintained that 19 20 Get the most out of your closet with

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