Abaco, Referred to As a Pre-Valentine Key Presentation

Volume 13 Number 5 March 1, 2005 Section A NEMA Presents Keys to 11 Homeowners Ministers Pratt and Gibson Attend Ceremonies

By Jennifer Hudson February 11th was a day of celebration for many people in the settlements of Moore’s Island, Cooper’s Town and Murphy Town when government and officials of the National Emergency Management Agency were on hand for a series of joyful Key Pre- sentation Ceremonies. Keys to four homes were presented in the settlement of Hard Bargain on Moore’s Is- land, five keys were presented in Cooper’s Town and two in Murphy Town. All were presented to the lucky new home owners in red boxes in what Mr. Jack Thompson, Coordinator of NEMA, Abaco, referred to as a Pre-Valentine Key Presentation. The distribution of homes varied from one to three bedrooms depending on need. In each of the settlements the contractors were praised for their excellent and timely workmanship. Also thanked were the archi- tect, engineer John Schaeffer, heavy equipment operators, BEC, Water and Sewage and residents who loaned materials. Mr. Thompson began his remarks by reminding everyone how on September 25th, In a ceremony on Moore’s Island on Februay 11 four persons were given keys to new houses built by NEMA. Shown above in the 2004, the island was “troubled on every side back are the Hon. Cynthia “Mother” Pratt, Deputy Prime Minister; the Hon. Shane Gibson, Minister of Housing and National and cast down but not destroyed.” However, Insurance; Mr. Neil Campbell, Deputy Director of NEMA on Abaco; Mr. Richard Gibbs, Housing Officer on Abaco; and Mr. just one day shy of 20 weeks, 21 keys to Roderick Bowe, Administrator for South Abaco. In the front are the four who received keys to their new houses. They are Meltina Davis, Betty Albury, Irwin Davis and Leon Swain. Ms. Albury gave the new homeowners’ response. Please see New Homes Page 2

Guana Residents Hear Environmentalist Murder Suspect Is Arrainged

The residents of Guana Cay met to hear Dr. Michael Risk, who has studied coral reefs in The Bahamas and Caribbean for 40 years. He explained some of the possible Christopher Sands of Guana Cay was arrainged in Magistrate’s Court on February consequences of development on the north end of the island. Introducing the speaker is 18 charged with the murder of Eltoro “Yogi” Adderley on February 13. He will be Troy Albury. remanded to Fox Hill Prison in Nassau until his preliminary hearing on July 5. The The residents of Great Guana Cay are are documenting their objections with body of Mr. Adderley was found on February 14 in his boat with a bullet wound to his mobilizing against a proposed develop- known facts and scientific reports. head. Mr. Sands was arrested on Febrary 15. Abaco police officers were assisted in ment for the north end of their island and Prominent civil rights attorney Fred their investigation by police officers from Grand Bahama. Please see story on page 5. are raising money to finance their effort. Smith of Freeport has been retained. He They accept that the 500 acres of private came to Guana Cay and spoke to about land will eventually be developed but they 75 residents on February 10 at the Blue Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below. have strong reservations about a golf Water Grill. He gave the various steps course, a 260-slip marina in a wetland the developer’s application must go The Abaconian PRST STD area and government’s insistence on giv- through and the stages where their objec- 9945 NW 88th Ave US POSTAGE Medley, FL 33178 PAID ing the developers the last remaining tions must be heard and considered. He Forward and Address Correction Permit #2438 Crown Land on Guana Cay. further stated that Local Government must MIAMI FL 331 With a June start-up date mentioned give its approval at several stages and is by politicians, the Guana residents have hired an attorney for guidance, and they Please see Guana Page 20 Page 2 The Abaconian March 1, 2005 Contractors Are Praised for Timely Response During the ceremonies in North and Cen- ing and uplifting speech to the people of the official party to the other settlements New Homes From Page 1 tral Abaco the Minister of Housing stated Moore’s Island. “We saw disaster,” she but remained overnight in Moore’s Island new homes have already been presented, that by the end of the day 46 homes will said,”but God always has a plan and God as she said that she always has to hurry off. which equals one house per week. The pre- have been rebuilt on Abaco and over $1 always turns it into good. What we see to- She never gets to hear what the people have sentation on Moore’s Island concluded all million worth of building materials have day is the result of team work.” to say so this time she was going to stay the houses for that community but, as Mr. already been issued. He thanked all who She encouraged the residents to set a day and listen to them. Thompson said, “The love affair will con- have donated to the relief account. aside to clean up Moore’s Island and paint Mr. Carl Smith, Chairman of NEMA, tinue as we want to assist some of the se- Speaking on the National Housing Project the buildings (the paint to be donated by Bahamas, expressed sincere gratitude to all nior citizens with repairs and further distri- in The Bahamas, Mr. Gibson said that they Jack Thompson). “Urban renewal will come Please see New Homes Page 22 bution of supplies.” have to continue to build homes for new to Moore’s Island!” The Hon. D. Shane Gibson, Minister homeowners and the government has an Mother Pratt did not continue on with of Housing and National Insurance, stated aggressive mission to build 1000 new homes that all concerned shared in the joy of the throughout The Bahamas this year at a cost families receiving keys that day and that it of $107 million. “The greatest challenge,” was evidence of the government’s determi- he said,” is securing enough land to build nation to bring relief to hurting Bahamians the homes on. People will not be allowed the length and breadth of Abaco. On to construct on government land without Moore’s Island he praised the community’s permission. Another mission is to repair support of NEMA under the leadership of houses as part of the government’s Urban Chief Councillor Lillian Laing and men- Renewal Programme. The plans are to trans- tioned the setbacks encountered by the work form communities by assisting with home crews there due to challenges of obtaining repair, community clean up and youth and essential supplies owing to unfavourable senior citizen programmes. We must also weather conditions and finding a suitable transform minds or people will go back to vessel. Contractors working against all odds their old ways,” stressed Mr. Gibson. “The got the houses completed in record time and Urban Renewal Programme has already over 150 persons in Moore’s Island ben- been launched on Abaco and people will efitted from the additional work. see it more in force here soon. The present Mr. Gibson addressed the issue of land residents of Snake Cay will be moved to ownership which had been brought to his homes in Spring City.” Members of the Wesley College band provided music for the ceremony in Murphy Town attention during his previous visit to the is- Mr. Gibson stated how proud he was to on February 11 which gave keys to new houses to two residents there. Their homes were land. Persons were unable to procure mort- be able to show off the houses built jointly destroyed by the hurricanes. The Hon. Shane Gibson gave the keys to the new homeowners. gages as they had not been able to get pa- by the government’s Housing Programme pers for their land. He told the residents and NEMA for the families for whom help that in order to solve the problem the gov- has come including the disabled, senior citi- ernment will take ownership of all land and zens and single mothers. TREASURE CAY then give title back to the home owners for The Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. 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Shane Gibson, Min. and Murphy Town - two families; a total other residents are embracing the duty- toration/recovery to February 18, 2005. of Housing and National Insurance, and of 11 new homes. This brings the over- free extension period granted by the Ba- NEMA, Abaco commenced issuance of Hon. Melanie Griffin, Min. of Social De- all total of new homes to date to 21. hamas government to March 31, 2005. Construction Vouchers on October 18th, velopment, visited Abaco and participated The construction of 15 more homes NEMA is grateful to the Treasure Cay 2004. This effort was implemented and in Keys Presentation Ceremonies. with one, two or three bedrooms is pres- Property Owners Association which has designed to allow residents to access Keys were presented as follows: ently underway and approximately 90 already given a refrigerator and a stove building supplies from the two local hard- Moore’s Island - four families; Murphy percent of all the houses under construc- to all houses constructed in North Abaco ware companies: Abaco Hardware and Town - two families and Mount Hope in tion are expected to be completed by and which intends to donate the same to Standard Hardware. Little Abaco - four families. A total of Easter 2005. all homes to built in the region. The issuance of vouchers ended on De- ten new homes. A total of 15 families have been as- The Bahamas Association in Miami has cember 10th, 2004. One thousand, one On February 11th, 2005, Min. Gibson, sisted with labour and materials to date. pledged/shipped to Abaco ten new bed- hundred forty-nine homeowners were is- accompanied by other Cabinet Ministers, A total of over 250 persons received pay- room sets and mattresses for Bahamians. sued vouchers. As hardware stores’ in- NEMA officials and Senior Public Of- ventory/supplies improve, delivery of ficers participated in Pre-Valentine Key

Five residents of Cooper’s Town received keys to their new houses on February 11 in a ceremony which was attended by the Hon. Shane Gibson. This group is standing in front of the three-bedrrom house that was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Mosell Smith. Shown here are, left to right, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. Brian Russell, the Hon. Shane Gibson, Mrs. Arimentha Curry's granddaughter who received the key for her grandmother who was unable to attend, Ms. Ebony Rolle, Ms. Veronica Bootle and Mr. Jack Thompson.

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By Jennifer Hudson that it was “due to the cooperation of all terialize. The murder victim, 29-year-old Eltoro “It is a sad matter when the peace of a the officers working together with the as- ASP Miller, during the press conference “Yogi” Adderly of Dundas Town, was dis- God-fearing community such as this is dis- sistance of the people in the community and which was recorded by Radio Abaco, called covered dead, reportedly with a bullet turbed by something as terrible as murder,” the cays which made it possible to locate upon all persons in the Abaco community wound to the head in his open hull fishing stated ASP Wayne Miller, Officer in Charge witnesses.” He praised “the tremendous “to exercise good judgement and restraint boat at approximately 9:45 a.m. on the of Police on Abaco at the opening of a press support the investigating team received and not to listen to rumours or jump to con- morning of February 14th after failing to conference at Police Headquarters in throughout Abaco and the community of clusions.” He urged people to remember return home from a fishing trip the previ- Dundas Town on the afternoon of Febru- Dundas Town.” that “a person is considered innocent until ous day. Due to the quick and professional ary 17th concerning the murder of Eltoro Inspector Poitier stated that a number of proven guilty in a court of law,” and re- response of the officers an arrest was made “Yogi” Adderley. “I am pleased to an- exhibits had been recovered but that he was minded all that “the world is watching the following day. nounce that due to the professionalism and not prepared to say more at that time. He Abaco to see how we conduct ourselves in The accused killer, 26-year-old Christo- cooperation between officers from Abaco further stated that although they had an ini- circumstances like this.” pher Leonard Sands of Guana Cay was ar- and Grand Bahama, we have been able to tial report which allowed them to bring Mr. Miller further stated that he hoped raigned in court on the morning of February bring this investigation to a speedy conclu- charges, they still did not have the official “the quick resolution of this crime will send 18th and was charged with murder and armed sion,” he continued. report as to the exact cause of death. Based a clear message that Abaco is not a place to robbery by Magistrate Crawford McKee in a ASP Miller thanked the entire investi- on evidence received he believed that only come and do foolishness. The full arm of packed courtroom with family of both the gating team which was headed by Inspec- one person was involved but that Const. the law will be used to bring quick conse- deceased and accused present. Mr. Sands will tor Godfrey Ferguson, Officer in Charge Edison McSweeney, Leading Investigator quences.” be represented by attorney Godfrey “Pro’ of the Abaco Crime section, and Inspector of the Homicide Division in Grand Bahama, He stated that his liaison officers have Pinder and will receive a preliminary hear- Edric Poitier, Officer in Charge of Scenes would remain on Abaco for a few more days kept the victim’s families abreast of what ing on July 5th in Marsh Harbour. Until then of Crime in Grand Bahama. Mr. Miller said to be on hand should any further leads ma- they were doing in order to bring some re- he will remain in custody at Her Majesty’s lief to the family in this crisis situation.” Prison, Fox Hill, Nassau.

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Airport Meeting Is Held Harbour is the third busiest in terms of pas- cially support the effort with enthusiasm. A VIP lounge could be part of the up- Provided by the TCPOA senger traffic and would seem to have pri- A target of repaying the debt $100,000 an- grade at the Treasure Cay airport, to be A meeting of property owners, co- ority over Treasure Cay. It must be recog- nually was accepted as reasonable. It would used only by passengers who financially chaired by Ed Whitcraft, chairman of the nized, however, that many of the passen- provide debt service and other costs directly support the upgrade. Treasure Cay Property Owners Association, gers boarding in Marsh Harbour come from related to the Treasure Cay airport project. The most efficient way to raise the ini- and Jos Konsten, manager of Treasure Cay North Abaco. The Treasure Cay airport has Possible Revenue Sources tial money needed would be to have the Ltd., was held at the Community Center a strong advantage in that the runway is An annual assessment of between $100 villa and condominium associations collect on January 26 to explore the status of the longer than Marsh Harbour (7,000 feet ver- and $200 per homeowner. (Taxi round trip it from their members. There are more than Treasure Cay and Marsh Harbour airports. sus 4,000 feet); it is also free from flood- to Marsh Harbour is $150+.) 500 homeowners in these associations. The The discussion focused on two main issues: ing. It would be very expensive to lengthen An impact fee of $5 paid by every de- funds would be held by them or in a trust • Security the runway at Marsh Harbour as it is abut- parting passenger in addition to the present account set up for the purpose. Individual • Future of the Treasure Cay Airport ted by the Marls. An upgraded Treasure $15 paid to the Bahamian government. homeowners could be solicited by TCPOA. Security Must Be Addressed Cay airport would certainly improve if not A charge for car, truck and plane park- (Parenthetically, it is becoming more ap- There are 28 airports in the Bahamas, assure its continuation. ing at the airport. parent each year that some form of central- but only three (Nassau, Freeport and Jos Konsten will approach the govern- Questions and Comments ized community administration is a good Georgetown, Exuma) are currently quali- ment with a proposal for the upgrading. Who would monitor the $5 impact fee, idea.). fied under FAA standards. The FAA has The estimated cost is approximately $1 or would it just disappear into Nassau like A Treasure Cay Airport Authority should said the by January 2006 all must qualify. million. Of this sum, $500 thousand would the present $15? Suggested was a trustees be created to collect and disperse the mon- Fortunately, there are indications that the come from private sources and $500 thou- in a special private account. ies. deadline might be extended if demonstrable sand from a bank loan (or other borrow- The Treasure Cay airport, if upgraded, The new Treasure Cay Community progress is being made to meet the require- ing), perhaps guaranteed by the Bahamian might attract more airlines, e.g. USAir and Foundation will look at ways to qualify ments. Flights from nonconforming airports government. Mr. Konsten is confidant that American that service only Marsh Harbour contributions as IRS tax-deductible. could be denied entry to the United States. he can raise $500,000 from commercial at present. The possibility of a bond issue was raised. Treasure Cay Ltd commissioned and paid sources and already has commitments for Many Treasure Cay passengers must $25,000 for a professional evaluation and $175 thousand as follows: presently go to Marsh Harbour. The pas- Please see North Abaco Page 10 recommendations for compliance. The re- $100,000 Treasure Cay Limited sort has been assured that the Bahamian $ 50,000 Bahamas Beach Club government will take responsibility for com- $ 25,000 Banyan Beach Club pliance. The existing airport is, however, Other commitments from Bluff House Oceanfrontier Log Cabins not physically capable of meeting the re- and Green Turtle Club in Green Turtle and Rental and Vacation Club Memberships quirements; e.g. separate secured space for the new and existing developments and busi- On Beautiful Guana Cay Beach those passengers and the baggage that have nesses in Treasure Cay, Green Turtle and Six two-bedroom cabins sleep six, queen size bed in loft, been screened as well as the equipment re- Guana Cay would complete the total. kitchenette, private deck, full bath, short walk to town quired to do the screening. The Treasure Cay community has a large The Future of the stake in the maintenance of Treasure Cay Rent by the day or week Treasure Cay Airport airport. The impact of no airport versus a Call now 888-541-1616 or 519-389-4846 Website: www.oceanfrontier.com The future existence of Treasure Cay new modern one on property values is ob- airport is not assured. 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Nathan Key Drive, Marsh Harbour, Abaco • Tel: 242-367-2601/2 • Fax: 242-367-2731 Open Mon–Sat from 8:00 am–7:00 pm, Sun from 9:00 am–2:00 pm Page 8 The Abaconian March 1, 2005 The Editor Says . . . Immigrant Settlements Are Expanding is the number of new houses appearing in that more houses are underway. This is the of land ownership or other legal documents all the Haitian settlements. most conventional of the settlements with before a residential or commercial connec- The Pigeon Peas is probably the closest the residents spacing themselves in a rea- tion is considered. Lowering their standards of these settlements to being saturated as sonable fashion. for an electrical connection is not an option they are now tightly packed with little free Looking at the power line going to the as this would then be the new minimum re- space to utilize for expansion. farm discloses that three of the original quirement for the entire Bahamas. A few of these houses have electricity houses have electrical connections. Water A unified strategy must be developed to with a meter. Electric wires are seen run- would either be by hand pumps or perhaps curtail further house construction. It has ning all about on the ground, often pro- by individual domestic water pumps. reached the point where Bahamians have tected inside a water pipe. Some houses have This area has the most potential for be- discovered the benefits of finding a site and a small gas or diesel generator and sell ing converted into a subdivision as all utili- building homes in these sanctioned areas. power to their neighbors. Other residents ties are close by. The water main passes by "If the Haitians can do it, why can't we?" complain about the noise these generators on the highway and the main power line on they ask. make throughout the night. the highway also carries a Batelco fiber- Local officials confronted with this line Dave Water may come from friendly neigh- optic cable. This has the capacity to proof reasoning are left mumbling in agree- Ralph bors by either allowing a connection or vide phones for the residents. At the mo- ment as they wander off while attempting perhaps charging for water access. ment the residents would not qualify for to explain the difference. Our migrant situation is beginning to get The other three major settlements are any of these services as they are squatting There are many social and civil conse- local and national attention. Reference to steadily expanding: the Mud in Marsh on Crown Land. However, this area might quences to be contended with as these com- the problem is now often heard from politi- Harbour, Sand Banks near Treasure Cay be considered for a new low cost subdivi- munities expand. More houses means the cians and articles in the Nassau newspapers. and the settlement on the Norman's Castle sion in the north. communities contain many more inhabit- The most frequent reference relates to farm road. The low-laying Mud and Sand Banks ants, legal and illegal. Ultimately, the ille- those here illegally and what must be done Houses are now appearing in the Mud areas are not suitable for improvement for gal persons must be dealt with. As the settle- to rectify this. There have been many com- with either concrete foundations or raised residential expansion. With enough fill to ments grow in size, solutions become more ments on the need to speed up the process on ground pins to avoid future flooding. get above flood level, the Mud could be difficult from the shear number of residents. of obtaining passports and other documents They are also appearing looking more like used for commercial development or a gov- Government agencies must come together for those who qualify. The general public proper cottages with awning windows and ernment complex. and find ways to stop further construction. is not privileged to know what happens proper front doors as opposed to thrown The discovery of 10 - 15 new houses to The total lack of effort in this direction within the Immigration Department when together shacks on flimsy foundations. One the farm road settlement makes one won- shows immigrant residents that the practice processing applications, but it is known to house shows technical expertise with solar der if there are more settlements to be dis- is condoned. It appears that those wanting be an extremely slow ordeal. panels on the roof. covered. a house are working hard to move into a Many of those living here and labeled as This settlement is on 15 - 20 acres of None of these four settlements qualifies new one before any restrictive measures Haitians are generally conceded to be Baha- low-laying Crown Land in the middle of for electric connections as BEC requires proof might be applied. mians, perhaps with Haitian origins, but are Marsh Harbour. The name Mud comes from unable to obtain documents as government the dredge spoil pumped into a swamp in has not chosen to recognize their status. Be- the early 1960s when the nearby channel ing given status would allow many persons into the harbour was dredged. The area re- now in our ghetto settlements to move out verts into a huge mud field when it rains - and join the greater community by being able thereby the name Mud. to get a bank loan or buy property. It would Very few houses in the Mud have elec- be relatively easy for government to study tricity. Some residents have running water the application process and inject some effi- in their houses while others must rely on a ciency into the system. common standpipe or spigot. Several groups have recently been This community within the Marsh formed, both on Abaco and in Nassau, to Harbour business district has most of the study the problem and make recommenda- business elements of a normal town: res- tions. A local task force looking into vari- taurants, nightclubs, vendors selling all Construction of new houses is constant in the Mud community in the heart of Marsh ous immigrant issues has been formed by types of goods and food, repair shops and Harbour. Some of the houses are now raised on piling to protect against flooding. Administrator Rolle. It is composed mainly several churches. of government department heads with a few The Sand Banks settlement is pinched non-governmental persons included. between the highway and a salt water man- A working sub-committee is taking an grove creek just south of the Treasure Cay unofficial census of the immigrant settle- turn-off. This settlement is presumed to be ments. This is being done predominately by on Crown Land and is expanding with new Bahamians with a Haitian background who houses being perched on stilts backed up are accepted and comfortable in the Haitian against the mangroves. settlements. The information is being col- We are not familiar with their electric lected blind with no reference to names or and water situation. The area they have individuals so there should be no hesitation settled in is subject to flooding in heavy in giving information. This group hopes to rains and hurricane winds from the west. have their numbers for the Marsh Harbour Further north is another settlement on area compiled for presentation in mid-March. Crown Land near the Green Turtle Cay Their statistics are eagerly awaited. ferry landing. It is just off the highway on When the statistics for the Mud and Pi- the road leading to the now abandoned geon Peas are completed, the group plans Bahama Star Farm. What appeared to be to gather similar figures on the situation in ten or so houses was recently discovered to Sand Banks and the new expanding com- be double that number with more under- munity on the Norman's Castle farm road. way. Expansion here is out of sight on a The statistics this group presents will be an spur road. The new houses appear to be unsubstantiated census but will be the first well constructed and are on high land in figures based on fieldwork and not a guess. the pine forest. Since this new subdivision One aspect that receives scant attention was discovered a month ago, it is reported

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Harbour International Airport. began to come into the cockpit. About ashamed for anybody to know that I am It’s very simple. There is never as Some of your readers may not know 30 seconds later, the engine stopped.. a Bahamian when I travel through this much waste and lack of productivity in a it, but Mr. Thompson is a WW II vet- It is terrifying when you see the pro- airport. And believe me, I am ordinarily private organization as there is in any eran pilot, a former POW in Germany peller of an airplane stop at 11,500 feet never ashamed to announce to anybody, government run entity, period! after having been shot down on one of and you think you are in the middle of anywhere, that I am a Bahamian. So, here’s to hoping for a new and ef- his many missions during the war; and the Gulfstream. In less than five seconds, Now we have in power a government ficiently run airport on Abaco. I just hope he is a pioneer in aviation in The Baha- Herman was on the emergency channel that claims to be very concerned about I ain’ too ole to enjoy it, much less see mas. I say all of this to say that his opin- sending out a Mayday. I collected our life us and our needs, and the greatest need it. ion on anything carries a lot of weight as vests and our emergency equipment. as far as I can calculate is to jealously Chile, pleez! far as I am concerned. While I was in the back, I had asked God protect that which God Himself has be- Sincerely, Now, if you please, I would like to to please get us out of this safely. By that stowed upon us. William (Billy) Roberts voice a very short summary on the situa- time I saw in the distance West End and What is that, Billy? tion at our so called international airport. Crashed into Paradise Freeport. Though we were descending at If you must ask, then here it is. The To say that the airport at Marsh Dear Editor, a very fast pace, I was very happy to see Bahamas is the most beautiful tourist des- Harbour is a disgrace is to be lenient in October 13th 2004 started out to be a land. tination in the world. Our number one one’s criticism. As I have said on many great day for me in Sarasota. One of my At that point, we thought we would industry is tourism. Thus, it stands to occasions before, it is easy to criticise; clients was sending me to The Bahamas make the runway in Freeport. He put reason that we would try to accommo- but if one is critical from a constructive to access the damage from the recent hur- down the landing gear and stated our at- date these people as best we can. And point of view, then criticism is needed. ricanes. I have been to The Bahamas tempt to do just that. We continued to the very first impression put upon them First off, as far as I am concerned, the before to assist my client. I still get ex- descend very quickly. In about 90 sec- is their arrival to our shores, or more fault for the present state of affairs at the cited when he asks me to go with him. onds Herman told the air traffic control- precisely, our ports, both air and sea. Marsh Harbour Airport can be laid both What a place to be: clear skies, the most ler we would be short of the runway. We So, now we wait once again and hope at the feet of the old PLP and the FNM. beautiful waters in the world and most now prepared for the worst. I, at that that our government - the new one - is In fact, not expecting to get anything of of the time the whole place to ourselves. point, noticed a small boat and a twin- serious about getting the important mat- any real consequence from the old PLP As we loaded the single-engine Cessna engine plane already circling above. An- ters put right. and putting all my trust in the FNM, as a 210 and set off, everything seemed nor- other 30 seconds went by, we were now Allow me to make a suggestion to the result I actually lay a lot more of the mal. We made our way across Florida about 100 feet in the air. In a few sec- Christie Administration - Privatization! blame on the FNM. and were just about to reach the Atlantic onds we hit the water and not very softly. If not private ownership, at least put pri- I don’t know how many promises have when Herman Giger, the pilot switched There was a sand bar we were aiming for vate management in place for these very been made as to the upgrading of the air- the fuel tank over to the starboard side. and we hit it dead center. important areas. port or by whom, but one thing is cer- We now were over water and all seemed I remember hitting the instrument First impressions can be overcome tain: Marsh Harbour Airport, as it stands normal. About 20 minutes later, I smelled panel. I opened my eyes only to find that with a lot of work, but it is much better today, is a testament to the practice of that unmistakable smell of oil, very hot oil. I asked Herman if that was bad. “It’s Please see Letters Page 22 Mayaguana Will Get Airport Guana Freight Services The investors of The Mayaguana De- a marina which will accommodate yachts Regular Freight Runs to Guana & Scotland Cay velopment Project plan to work with gov- up to 100 feet. The project is expected to Monday thru Friday • Charters & Water available on request ernment to restore an old existing run- be completed by December 2005. Phone or Fax way by end of this year to allow for di- One of the developers had this to say: Rich or Melena at rect flights from the United States to the “The primary objective is to make 242-365-5190 island. The original airstrip of 11,000 feet Mayaguana a place where people can call 477-5292 was constructed as part of the missile their second home a place to come to and 375-8833 tracking system in the 1950s. The group work. With good air travel and good tele- plans to restore enough of the runway to communications there is absolutely no Great Guana Cay accommodate jet planes from the United reason why someone should not be able States. The project, which is a joint ven- to live in Mayaguana and conduct their ture with the government, will include a business in New York or wherever.” resort and marina aimed at attracting Mayaguana, one of the more south- high-end second home owners. The air- erly islands of the Bahamas, has a popu- port part of the project includes plans for lation of about 400.

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• The community would service the $500 programme. the matters come to our attention via public North Abaco From Page 6 thousand bond issue or bank loan, or raise The homeowners are greatly distressed information.” There was not enough expertise in the room the rest of the money through capital con- at the rising crime rate which, they fear, ASP Miller commented on the fact that to explore this option. tributions. “will destroy the area,” as they have al- over the years community spirit has been After discussion, the following was de- • The heads of the various villa and condo ready heard of people who are no longer sorely neglected and people need to begin cided: associations would report by March 15 (the willing to purchase homes there because watching out for one another in order to • Jos Konsten will take the proposed fi- TCPOA Annual Meeting) to determine the they are afraid. live in a safer, crime free environment. nancial structure to the appropriate Baha- community’s acceptance of the funding pro- ASP Miller told the assembly that crime “One thing that causes crime to flourish,” mian authorities for their approval. posal. watch groups, or neighbourhood watch he stated, “is when residents lock them- • Property owners and businesses in • A decision and action program will be schemes as they are sometimes called, are selves away; there is nobody about to see Treasure Cay and the other communities agreed upon at the TCPOA Annual Meet- the most successful crime prevention ini- what is going on so the criminals have free would build the building. ing on March 15th. tiatives in the entire world and he referred reign to go about their business.” He sug- • The Airport Authority in Nassau would TCPOA Holds to England where he completed an advanced gested that people not only make their provide the security equipment. Crime Watch Meeting Police training course, which set up over homes more difficult to get into by install- By Jennifer Hudson 100,000 crime watch schemes in one year. ing stronger locks, but that they get together At a Town Meeting Similar initiatives are utilized in the U.S. in groups and walk around in the commu- on February 2nd for and in Nassau they have been very effec- nity so that criminals have less chance to Treasure Cay tive in reducing crime considerably in cer- move around and work; also to try and en- homeowners following tain areas. The citizens go on car patrols gender a public spirit to protect the com- a spate of robberies in during the night and record information munity. the area, residents were which the police operate on. “Evil prevails when good people sit back encouraged by ASP “The Police cannot do it alone,” stressed and do nothing; but crime cannot flourish Wayne Miller, Chief of Mr. Miller. “We cannot solve crime within a community that cares,” Mr. Miller said. Police for Abaco, to ini- out the help of the public as we are limited “You are investing millions of dollars in tiate a crime watch. As in resources and in the ability to know ev- your homes but security is lagging far be- a result, a group of con- erything that is going on. Of all the matters Please see Page 11 cerned members of the dealt with by the police 95-97 percent of North Abaco Treasure Cay Property Owners Association led by President, Mr. Ed- ward Whitcraft, met to- J & J ELECTRIC gether in the Treasure BILL JOHNSTON Cay Community Centre MIKE JORGENSEN on February 10th to lis- ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASP Wayne Miller spoke at a Treasure Cay Property Owners ten to Mr. Miller’s sug- INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS Association meeting on February 2. The meeting concerned a gested approach to rash of break-ins in the Treasure Cay area over a period of crime watch, put for- CELL: 242-357-6674 (BILL) • CELL: 242-477-5222 about two months. The police have two men in custody charged ward their proposals TEL: 242-367-5145 • FAX: 242-367-5144 with some of the crimes. Seated at the table with Officer Miller and begin to formulate P.O. BOX AB 20413 • MARSH HARBOUR • ABACO • BAHAMAS is Mr. Ed Whitcraft, President of the TCPOA. plans for a crime watch E-mail: [email protected]

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strengthened by the addition of a police car Youngster Drowns in Open Pit This is a sad reminder to all of us the North Abaco From Page 10 which will be stationed in Treasure Cay. By Portia Jonsson dangers of any open holes, pits and con- hind. Security must come first. Criminals There are three police officers living at the On February 7th tragedy struck the Hai- tainers on our properties. It does not take seek the softest spot; what they fear most is entrance to Treasure Cay and another of- tian community in Sand Banks, Treasure much water for a small child to fall inside being on the scene longer than they need to ficer within the community all of whom will Cay. Sometime during the late morning and drown. Reduce the risk by properly be. To them it is a business; every day they supply their cell phone numbers to all resi- Lukeson Francois, a three-year-old boy, sealing or emptying such hazards. go to work and they will go to the easiest dents. Sgt. Johnson, who resides in Mount wandered out of his house, fell into an open Hope and whose special duty it is to be on targets. Once a community makes it diffi- pit filled with water and drowned. AA and Al Anon cult for criminals, they will then go else- call at all times to assist, gave her home The child’s mother, who was at home at where to look for softer targets. That is why telephone number. It was stressed, however, the time, soon realized that the youngster Meetings that in an emergency the numbers 911 or was missing and went looking for him with the police will soon be having meetings at The AA (Alcoholics Anomyous) group 919 should be dialed. the help of her neighbours. One of the men Pelican Shores and Eastern Shores to make of Marsh Harbour meets Mondays and Mr. Whitcraft praised the police de- in the search party noticed a shoe next to those targets harder as the criminals will Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Marsh partment for a quick response to a call an open pit and decided to check inside it. move onto new ground.” Harbour Community Library. Other aspects of crime in the Treasure he made early one morning regarding a The man went into the pit and as he moved Cay area mentioned by Mr. Miller which strange car cruising around the area. He around he hit the child’s body. It then The AlAnon group of Marsh Harbour must be addressed are the stealing of boats was told that the car was, in fact, carry- floated up. The body was removed from meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at and yachts by persons coming from Freeport ing plainclothes police officers who were the pit and the men tried desperately to re- 6:30 p.m. Please call 357-6511 for in- and the peddling of drugs in bars at Trea- on patrol. vive him but to no avail. formation and location. At the end of Mr. Miller’s presenta- When told of his son’s death, the father sure Cay. “People must not sit by and let The AA group in Hope Town meets tion of guidelines for establishing and run- recalled the bad dreams he had been hav- the drug business continue right under their Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at ning a neighbourhood crime watch scheme, ing. He advised his wife not to wash the noses but must say something to stop it.” the library. The point was made by one of the home persons from the TC POA presented vari- clothes that day and “just watch the baby.” owners that the most challenging time for ous ideas for helping to reduce crime in Because of this horrific tragedy the The AA group and the AlAnon group drug activity occurs during Spring Break their area which they had come up with since Lukeson’s family no longer wants to live meet in the Treasure Cay Community when there is a heavy demand from stu- their last town meeting with ASP Miller. in this area. Center on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. dents coming in, and the dealers know that Some of these included a gate at the en- it presents a good opportunity. ASP Miller trance to Treasure Cay, surveillance cam- promised a zero tolerance policy by the eras, flourescent signage for all residents’ police on drugs. vehicles, and crime watch area signs to be Open DailyDailyOpen Another problem brought to light was posted throughout the community. Mr. Breakfast 8:30 - 10 a.m. Miller said that it will be up to them which that of criminals who are employed on the Lunch & Dinner 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. building sites in the community who, dur- schemes they decide to implement but that ing their lunch hour, “scour the joint” and firstly the crime watch group must have a Bar Open 8:30 a.m. - til’ pass information to other criminals. The coordinator who is dedicated and commit- Happy Hour 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. idea was put forward that contractors should ted to keeping the scheme going so that it Restaurant & Bar does not fizzle out. The meeting closed Live Music Weds. & Fri. 8 - 11 p.m. ask for police reports on all employees be- on the with Mr. Whitcraft, President of the fore hiring them. They are available locally Hope Town Waterfront TCPOA calling for nominations for the Specializing in Bahamian Foods and cost $2.50 each. Tel 366-0247 or VHF 16 Closed Sundays Mr. Miller informed the group that the position of coordinator and other board Treasure Cay Police Force has now been members.

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The choir of Epworth Chapel in Cherokee sang at the fellowship service that Methodists held in Cherokee on February 13. The combined service also included Kirk of the Pines Presbyterian Church. By Jennifer Hudson pressive Liturgical Dance by the St. On February 13th worshipers from three Andrews Dance Troupe. All the churches Call today of the Methodist Churches for which Rev. presented delightful vocal selections. The Dental Specialists Carla Culmer is pastor attended a Fellow- Appropriately for the day preceding for an ship Service at Epworth Methodist Chapel Valentine’s Day, the theme of Rev. Dr. Therese M. Bonamy (full time) appointment in Cherokee. Members of the Kirk of the Culmer’s sermon was love but she warned General Dentistry (Aesthetic, Pines Presbyterian Church and other visi- not to use the word frivolously and not to Restorative & ZOOM Bleaching) All emergencies tors were invited also. Each of Rev. forget the other days of the year to love. Dr. Munir Rashad (Mar. 4) Culmer’s three churches; St. Andrews in and walk-ins She asked the congregation, “Do you love Oral Maxillo Facial Surgeon Dundas Town, St. James at Hope Town are welcome! God and take time to show Him?” She sug- (Wisdom teeth) and Epworth at Cherokee, hosts a fellow- gested that they ask themselves, “Am I Dr. Antoine Clarke (Mar. 17-18) ship service at some point during the year walking in love with my brothers and sis- Proverbs 3:5-6 Periodontics to bring all the congregations together. ters?” Rev. Culmer encouraged the con- (Gum disease & implants) The church was packed for this delight- gregation to “walk in love”and referred to Tel : 242-367-4355/4 ful service which was very ably led by two that great passage on love from 1 Dr. Woodley Thompson Fax: 242-367-2193 young people, Tatyanna Rolle of St. Corinthians 13. (Mar. 10-11) P.O.Box AB-20676 Andrews and Akrisza Kemp of St. James. Following the service the congregation Orthodontic (Braces) Don MacKay Blvd. It was pleasing to see so many young people was invited to the school hall to come to- Janet Ferguson RDH (full time) Email: taking part in the entire service with the gether in enjoying a great fellowship lunch Dental Hygienist [email protected] readings and prayers and also a very ex- prepared by the ladies of Epworth Church.

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Mr. Impact that played throughout the day. “I Jeep Byers was bought for $800.The few Moore’s Island All Age School, accompa- Knowles left dog licenses with the Com- did not even know about the party,” said items that were not sold on Saturday are nied by two teachers, recently visited mittee for people to license their animals one person. “I just stopped on my way from available for purchase in the Gallery. Their Freeport where they visited a high school, which costs 25 cents for a male dog or Bahama Palm Shores to have lunch, and proceeds will added to the funds already a newspaper office, radio and television spayed female and 50 cents for a female. here I am having fun!” raised. stations. They saw first hand a city operat- A Cherokee resident asked if a pond Party or no party, Pete’s Pub is always a Additional generosity came from local ing with industry, tourism and fishing all could be filled in where mosquitoes breed. popular spot on weekends. The quaintness businesses that supplied groceries and li- coming together in one city. The goal of If that couldn’t be done, would government of the bay, the foundry and the museum, quors. The staff participated in the fund the trip was to broaden their horizons. provide a fogging machine. A Cherokee the relaxed atmosphere of the bar and the raising effort by working for tips only that The school on Moore’s Island takes stu- resident offered to buy a machine if gov- beautiful ocean beach are only a few of the day and the musicians played for free. The dents only through the ninth grade. The ernment could provide pesticide. Ms. Green attractions that bring people to Little beneficiaries of the auction are Doctors school has 140 students with nine teachers. that there were no funds for a fogger and Harbour. Today one of the foods offered without Borders, Habitat for Humanity and When the students complete ninth grade, that they didn’t even have funds for the on the menu was the pig roast that made Abaco education. they have to go to Abaco, Grand Bahama pesticide. the place famous, and Mrs. Leigh Davis, The party was a great success for Abaco or Nassau to complete their high school Little Harbour the bartender, concocted a special benefit Barefoot Relief, said Ms. Heather Moore, who studies. Many of the families cannot afford cocktail - the Tsunami Punch - and benefit added, “We all had such a good time, too.” the expense of having them continue their Birthday Party Raised Funds shots called - Tidal Waves! Cherokee Sound education. As a result many of them quit By Mirella Santillo The hosts for the day’s events were Mrs. school and become fishermen or construc- Children were playing in the sand, the Tanya Duncombe and Mr. Dana Cuicle, By Lee Pinder tion workers. Employment opportunities are famous ducks were parading on the beach who kept people in good spirits and moni- Escaping Some very limited on the island and particularly and there were lots of people having a good tored the auction. Very Cold Weather so for women. time. The day was February 13th, and it The donated items auctioned through the Another couple of second-home owners The trip to Freeport showed them a com- was a beautiful, sunny and mild Saturday course of the day comprised art and craft are back in Cherokee for an extended win- pletely different way of life. Some had never in Little Harbour. The occasion was Mr. objects displayed on the beach deck and ter stay. Welcome back to “sunny” Chero- been anywhere but Abaco and they found Pete Johnston’s belated birthday party! other prizes. Fifteen donors contributed kee to Ezra and Kay Wolcott of Big Flats/ their experiences quite interesting. The He could not have chosen a better day several paintings, two bronze statuettes, a Elmira, New York, where the snow was16 teachers stresses that they could become for this gathering that was not only a birth- beautiful quilt, a painted panel, a golf and inches deep and the wind-chill factor whatever they wanted, that they were not day celebration but also a fund raising event lunch day for two at The Abaco Club at dropped to around five degrees, so the restricted to the few trades offered on the for the benefit of several non- profit orga- Winding Bay, three romantic getaways do- weatherman said recently. island. nizations. Pete’s Pub was crowded with all nated by local hotels, shell mirrors and The group traveled to Freeport using the kinds of people that afternoon, families with frames and much more. People were not Please see South Abaco Page 15 ferry between Crown Haven in Little Abaco children, boaters, artists, visitors and regu- only generous in giving, but they also were and McLean’s Town on Grand Bahama. A police officer met them to take them to Freeport. However, they had a very unfor- tunate experience on their return trip. The police officer driving the vehicle they were in lost control of the van when a tire blew out. The van crashed into a pine tree injur- ing several of the students. They were taken to Rand Memorial Hospital for emergency care. Town Meeting By Judy Johnston Cherokee, Casuarina Point, Bahama Palm Shores and Little Harbour held a Town MERCPANGA & MIMSA BOATS Meeing at Difference of Abaco on January 31st, 2005 • MARSH HARBOUR, ABACO The meeting was attended by about 26 residents from the four communities. Speak- ers included Mr. Roderik Bowe, Island Administrator for South Abaco; Asst. Supt. of Police Wayne Miller with several officers; two members of the Cherokee Town Committee; Mr. David Knowles from De- partment of Agriculture; and Ms. Green from Environmental Health. Ms. Nettica Symonette chaired the meeting. Bottom blister repair The meeting was opened with prayer by Propeller repair the Rev Bob Cornea The chairman explained that the secretary had not yet arrived and asked Mrs. Eleanor Jorgensen to take the minutes. Later when the secretary arrived, she took the minutes. Lively discussions were held on a number of subjects. Brother Bob Cornea presented his sketch Full Service Boat Yard 85-ton Acme Boat Lift of a proposed fire house for Casuarina Point that could also be used as a town hall. Services include: Marine Store Products: The chairman explained the budget for • Short & long term haul-out (up to 24.5’ beam) • Yanmar Engines & Generators the township and said that it had been cut • Aluminum & stainless steel fabrication & repairs • Marine Paints & Accessories by five percent. She went on to explain • Welding & machine shop (CJ’s Welding on site) • Repair & Resin Supplies where they had applied the cuts. She men- • Hydraulic trailer for lifting small vessels • Yanmar Parts & Service tioned that they had cut the Cherokee li- • Bottom cleaning & painting • Bottom Paint & Solvents brary funding completely which brought • Blister prevention & repair • Stainless Steel Bolts etc. some comments that the roof leaked badly. • Fiberglass & gel coat repairs • Cleaning Supplies The Chairman said the funding that was cut • Hydraulic hoses and fittings • Cutlass Bearings was not sufficient to repair the roof in any • Well stocked marine store • Fuel Dock case. • Mechanical repairs • Zincs Discussions were held on numerous subjects including speeding in the settlements, (ASP Miller suggested the use of speed For more information contact Laurence Higgs or Ian Carroll bumps), construction of houses without Tel: 242-367-5205 • Fax 242-367-4018 building permits or no display of permit number, improper septic tanks. 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as it has always been and it won’t get done Lowe giving them moral support. Mickie have already proven their determination with South Abaco From Page 14 unless we all pitch it. laid out their basic plans and Darrell ex- the monumental task of restoring their old Sand Bar Re-Opens New Electricity Poles pounded on them. He pointed out that the school. Obviously the young people have only places available to our young people been discussing this need for quite awhile We aren’t the only ones who have been The electrical poles are in place from the to play pool or a game of darts is in the and have come to the conclusion that it was waiting patiently for our only local restau- boundary lines of The Abaco Club prop- bars of Marsh Harbour, which is not ex- time something was done about it. rant, The Sand Bar, to re-open. Even though erty at Winding Bay to the BEC compound actly the environment we want to expose Darrell said they discussed games, tour- the building didn’t receive much damage at the edge of town and the electrical lines our youth to. He said they had an aban- naments and competitions that would be from the hurricanes, The Sand Bar has been are strung. It can’t possibly be that much doned local building in mind, but that they organized and promoted by them. They closed since last summer, but plans to re- longer before the homes in Yellow Wood had called the town folk together to get a spoke about setting up “house rules” and a open for business on Saturdays and Sun- are hooked up to electricity and, hopefully, general feeling from them as to its restora- dress code and their determination to en- days starting March 19th and will open we, too, will be hooked up to these new tion and transformation into a recreation force them. Although shy in their presenta- Good Friday and Easter Monday as well. connections. That should help some of our center before they approached government tion to their elders, they were relentless in Ellen, the manager, will have her regular problems in Cherokee as well. with their proposition. their efforts and welcomed all inquiries and friendly staff back and the same delicious School News The building they have in mind has long suggestions with renewed enthusiasm. food. She hopes that all her old customers The following students made the Honour been an eyesore and an embarrassment to Our young people are our future. That will drop by. Roll this term: Tiffany Albury, Tyler our area for more than 30 years. Since be- they have come to us for our approval on The Long Dock Albury, Dre Hepburn and Chandi Lowe. In addition, these students made the ing built in late 1960s, it was never main- this project makes us proud to know they If you have been around to the front of tained properly and fell into extreme disre- value our opinion. They realize it is a huge the settlement since the hurricanes, you have Principal’s List: Chyanne Turnquest, Terence Albury, Juliet Weatherford, Hayley pair. It has not been utilized for anything undertaking and they asked for our help. probably agonized over the state of the Long other than storage for almost 20 years, and Who amongst us can refuse assistance to Dock as the ground pins stick out of the Sands, Cruz Turnquest and Tyler Sawyer. Keep up the good work kids. it has long been thought that something those who want to help themselves. We sand looking so empty and forlorn. But, needed to be done with it one way or the feel this is a good beginning and all who thankfully, our usual group of volunteers Don’t forget the school is holding a Cake and Pie Raffle on March 18 to help raise other. The young people fully realize they attended the meeting, and there were many, has taken up the banner once again and have a long road ahead of them in com- gave them a resounding thumbs up. started with the job of rebuilding. funds for its projected field trip to Eleuthera in June. pleting this project, but after all, they come Everyone seems to use our famous Long from sturdy stock, and Cherokee people Please see South Abaco Page 16 Dock, in summer for picnicking and swim- Our Youth Need ming parties and in winter for walks on a Meeting Place bright moonlit nights. It is part of our his- Cherokee’s youth want a place of their tory and has woven itself into our memo- own. As it stands now there is no place ries. However, it doesn’t seem to have a large enough for the young people to gather. very good track record with hurricanes and Our new Community Center is a great meet- periodically, it needs more than a little help ing place for public gatherings, receptions to put it right again. and parties, but our youth need something Now is one of those times and it needs more. you if you can spare a few hours to hold a A town meeting was called by the young stringer onto the ground pins or hammer a people of Cherokee to propose a youth hall nail or carry logs out to the work area or and recreation center for their activities. The just to be there to give moral support - we youth were led by Mickie Bethel and Darrell need your help to put our Long Dock back Pinder, with Andrew Lowe and Heather

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mon was delivered by our own Rev. Carla ing to a local cause, both yet to be deter- with past South Abaco From Page 15 Culmer, who ministers to all three churches, mined. winners that Tri-Church Fellowship and she gave her combined congregations As before it will be an exhibition with the winner an encouraging message on Love. judging of all types of natural shells in four will keep un- Three of the Abaco Methodist churches With near perfect weather, good food and separate categories: The first category is for til there is a came together for a grand Fellowship Meet- good friends to visit with everyone agreed individual shells, groups of shells and a new show ing and luncheon on February 13. Both the day was deemed a great success, as they section for children’s shell entries. The sec- and a new St. James Methodist Church in Hope Town always are. ond category will be for anything out of winner. and St. Andrews Methodist Church in Annual Sea Shell Exhibition the sea other than shells, i.e. sponges, fans, So far, this Dundas Town came with large groups to coral, crabs, turtles, etc. The third category has been Epworth Chapel in Cherokee. Each church A Cherokee Annual Event will include art work and hand crafted items mainly a provided various types of entertainment and Our third shell show is being planned made from real shells or other items from Cherokee all who performed did an excellent job. As and if inquiries we have received are any the sea. The fourth category will be for event, but we an added treat, the Kirk of The Pines Pres- indication, it will better than ever. miscellaneous entries of man-made items will be ac- The Conch Shell byterian members joined in our time of fel- It will be located in the new W.W. Sands that depict shells or things from the sea as cepting a few Best in Show trophy lowship and offered some entertainment of Community Center building in Cherokee well as floatsum or things thrown up from select entries their own. The service was conducted by Sound on March 26 at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. the sea, i.e. old bottles, coins, stamps or which we hope will enhance the show for two very capable young ladies, one from and will be held over until Easter Monday jewelry to look like shells. the spectators. We have had three really Dundas Town, Tatyannna Rolle and one at the same times. There will be a small There will be three independent judges great exhibitions and know this year can from Hope Town, Akrisza Kemp. The ser- charge to see the show with the funds go- from off Cherokee, who will award First only be better. Hopefully, we will have Place, Second Place, Show and Honourable some food stalls and some arts and craft Mention as well as Best in Show ribbons in stalls to entertain our visitors. The young all categories. There is a handsome Conch people have promised to have a car-wash Shell Best in Show traveling trophy that the to raise some funds for their new project. winner will have his (or her) name put on a The show itself is an exhibition; the shells brass plaque and added to the trophy along will not be for sale, only for showing.

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By Jennifer Hudson forward to assist after the hurricanes, and mately 95,000. “Ingraham’s Coming,” stated the poster after 9/11 they were the first to return home The homeowners have, however, found which drew a capacity crowd to the Com- here when everybody else was afraid to fly. that local services are not up to standard. munity Centre in Treasure Cay on the Their presence has continued throughout There is inferior water, unreliable electric- evening of February 16th to hear what the economic dips and sometimes they have ity service, lack of telephones and water former Prime Minister had to say regard- been “the only game in town.” The future and sewage problems. The fees paid by ing the future of their community. Also in development of Abaco will need their co- Treasure Cay homeowners are supposed to attendance were Administrator for North operation and assistance, he told them. The cover services but the standard has declined. Abaco, Mr. Donald Cash and Mr. financial benefits to Abaco have been enor- The deterioration of infrastructure became Ingraham’s parliamentary colleague, Mr. mous and we want to increase them. They a larger issue for government which had to Ken Russell, M.P. for High Rock, Grand provide significant tax revenue and revenues intervene and assume responsibility for the Bahama. from home construction, property manage- standard of the services. Mr. Ingraham was introduced by Nan ment, transportation, home maintenance, Water and Sewage has spent $2.5 to $3 Gregory, Chairman of the Treasure Cay dockage, boat service, food stuffs and the million putting in wells and lines and they Events Committee, who gave a brief bio of general patronage of local businesses. Trea- Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham are now installing new metres. However, North Abaco’s Parliamentary Representa- sure Cay has transformed North Abaco. Mr. Ingraham warned to expect a delay in tive. “It is important to see yourselves as a the highest standard of living in the coun- completion of the upgrade because Water Mr. Ingraham welcomed the presence of part of the Abaco family, not as outsiders,” try outside of New Providence. We pos- and Sewage is cash-strapped. Batelco has the second homeowners and assured them they were told. “You have valuable exper- sess the great attributes of azure waters, now insured the installation of a land line how much they are appreciated. He re- tise in your own countries that you can use white sand and smallness of size. Ten years with over 1,000 connections which it would marked on the great impact the second to assist us for our benefit as well as yours. ago, he said, Abaco’s tourism was low im- previously not do in a private community. homeowners have made on our island and Your contribution to local schools is ap- pact with small to medium hotels and a fairly The developers of Treasure Cay and the how beneficial it has been to us that their preciated and we encourage you to continue large yacht business but the impact of the cable company have not come to terms over presence has remained strong and contin- to tutor, help with sports and donate to lo- second homeowners has been enormous. ues to grow and improve the quality of life cal libraries.” Ten years ago there were 75,000 air arriv- Please see Ingraham Page 19 for those on Abaco. They are an important Mr. Ingraham then focused on tourism als annually but today there are approxi- part of Abaco and contribute significantly which is the largest generator of jobs and to our well-being. government revenue. It is the engine of the The Treasure Cay homeowners came economy for The Bahamas and Abaco has Sid’s Food Store Groceries . Toiletries . Souvenirs Serving New plymouth and the entire Green Turtle Cay Area . Fresh Fruits & Vegetables . Frozen Meat

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erything possible must be done to prevent that concessions are given in accordance government is causing an impediment to Ingraham From Page 18 it from being downgraded to domestic ser- with the laws at that particular time. How- stop a new doctor from coming in to re- vices only. Mr. Ingraham suggested that ever, regarding the question of duty-free place Dr. Wilson and asked if Mr. Ingraham cable service. American citizens can play a pivotal role materials to build a building to house a hu- would help to get another doctor for the Mr. Ingraham suggested that the more with the U.S. authorities in appropriating mane shelter, fire department and ambu- community. His reply was that the govern- than 900 international persons who reside facilities and equipment for screening prior lance, Mr. Ingraham said that he will help ment will respond to the need but the re- in Treasure Cay plus the Bahamian resi- to boarding. Security personnel and air traf- to get such a request through the process. sponse will depend on circumstances. The dents who have now joined them should fic control are essential. The Bahamas can- Regarding a question on airport depar- policy both of the government and the Medi- form a community group like the one in not make all of its 16 airports post 9/11 ture tax, Mr. Ingraham replied that it is cal Council is Bahamians first, and he feels Lyford Cay in Nassau. They should select compliant; therefore, choices must be made. part of the general revenue of The Baha- that it would be difficult to entice a Baha- persons who can speak for their needs and Mr. Ingraham stated that he had contacted mas but he feels that the government should mian doctor to take up a post in Treasure take their concerns to the government, their the Prime Minister with his wish to have put in place at the airport a sign which reads Cay. However, he will endeavour to assist. Member of Parliament or an Embassy. both the Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay User fee charge for use of the facility to A retired American physician who resides Regrettably, the issue of crime as a fac- airports made compliant. inform travellers as is done in the United in Treasure Cay expressed his concern that tor in the country now has to be recog- Statistics given regarding the two airports States. though he had held a license here for 15 nized and Treasure Cay is no exception, were that 12 years ago in Marsh Harbour In answer to the question, “Has an air- years, he has been unable to get it renewed the crowd was told. Mr. Ingraham stated there were 45,000 air arrivals and in 2004 port between Treasure Cay and Marsh and he is not allowed to assist in medical that the Police Force is unable to consider- there were 66,500, a significant increase. Harbour been considered?” Mr. Ingraham emergencies even without taking any pay- ably increase the number of police officers At the Treasure Cay airport 12 years ago replied that the government is presently ment. in Treasure Cay. But he suggested getting there were 32,400 arrivals but in 2004 only doing an assessment study on a third site Mr. Ed Whitcraft, Chairman of the TCPOA to know one’s neighbours and forming a 27,286, a decrease. We can together work for an airport but that it is his personal view expressed his frustration with this problem say- Neighbourhood Watch group. An effective to make the Treasure Cay airport compli- that nothing will be done regarding a new ing that he has spent 15 months working on the uniformed security team was another sug- ant, Mr. Ingraham said. airport in the near future. He feels that a doctor situation in Treasure Cay. gestion. The floor was then thrown open for ques- new airport at Treasure Cay is critical to Mr. Ingraham was, at times, very force- The matter of the Treasure Cay airport, tions. The first question put forward was our needs. ful in his answers which resulted, it appears, which was built 25 years ago but which to- regarding duty free concessions on Abaco Regarding the issue concerning a new in some homeowners leaving feeling some- day does not meet the post 9/11 require- compared to those on Eleuthera, Exuma and doctor for Treasure Cay , a member of the what disgruntled. ments, was addressed. This airport is criti- Grand Bahama. Mr. Ingraham’s reply was audience expressed the opinion that the He was thanked for his very informative talk. cal to sustaining Abaco’s growth and ev-

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This will concerns. with no live-aboards, would degrade Joe’s marina and coastal developers. Even with be one of the biggest marinas in the Baha- This drew an immediate response from Creek wetlands into a cesspit, killing any adhering to the requirements, Florida’s mas and in an established marine wetland. those gathered who declared Nassau often The golf course will damage the reef bypasses the Local Government process and which he estimates may take five to ten years gives approvals without any local input. Mr. to show significant damage as the grass will Smith was astounded at this revelation and delay the effect of the runoff. Marine life is said the residents can challenge very sensitive to changes in the nutrient lev- government’s decision by court action at els. Examples of industrial and agricultural this breach of the Local Government Act. runoff in the Chesapeake Bay were given. Mr. Smith said Guana Cay is not a colony Dr. Risk saw no sign of disease on the attached to Nassau and government minis- Guana reef including that portion in front ters there should not be setting the agenda of Nipper’s. for Guana Cay. He did give the development high marks He further stated that the project is “not for their proposed efforts to preserve the a done deal as Meister has not been paid native vegetation which he did not find evi- and financial arrangements have not been dent in the Orchid Bay development. concluded.” Dr. Risk told of The Bahamas being a Several items related to the Guana Pas- signatory to International Environmental serine development are irritating the residents and were brought out at the meeting Guana Cay residents listen to Mr. Fred Smith, attorney from Grand Bahama, as he advises them on tactics and legal aspects of voicing their objections to a proposed golf with Mr. Smith. Guana From Page 21 First is the inclusion of 80 acres of Crown course and 260-slip marina on the north of Great Guana Cay. Land adjacent to the primary piece of 500 acres which contains the bulk of the project. It is proposed to convert, in an ecologically friendly manner, swamp land into a 260- slip marina for the exclusive use by of the residents in the new development. It would be a storage marina and not a commercial or live- The aboard facility. The proposed marina for the Best Connection most part utilizes wetlands devoid of mangroves although they are quite close. The second concern is the golf course to Abaco which they feel will threaten the nearby reef ■ Conveniently located near ■ Saturday departure and Sunday with wastewater runoff rich in nutrients and Interstate 95 at 1489 Martin arrival, ready for Monday pick-up chemicals used in the maintenance of the Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Riviera ■ course. Full Container Load Services Beach, FL 561-844-8306 including expanded area of Another irritant is government’s lack of ■ Consistent and personal equipment positioning through- respect for Guana Cay’s concerns. A sched- customer service out the southeast United States uled meeting several months ago by gov- ■ ■ ernment representatives with Guana Cay Less-than-container load, We provide fenced and secure Refrigerated and dockside storage and residents was cancelled due to weather prob- Consolidation Services parking in Marsh Harbour lems and scheduling conflicts. The residents felt slighted that no follow-up meeting was scheduled and no apology or reason for the cancellation was made. Residents are annoyed that government states that the residents’ concerns will be heard, yet announces that construction will begin by June without addressing the con- Local Agent: Marsh Harbour Shipping Company cerns. P.O. Box AB 20777 242-367-3341 Fax: 242-367-4885 Five days after the meeting with Mr. Ray Weatherford, Shelly Russell and John Bethell Smith, a Canadian professor, Dr. Michael J. Risk, with 40 years of coral reef research in The Bahamas and throughout the Carib- bean, spoke to the Guana Cay residents at their outdoor waterfront Fig Tree site. Dr. Risk’s studies and reports have been accepted by the United States EPA. NOAA and other governmental agencies. He began by complimenting the healthy

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developed a Web site explaining their posi- Please see Guana Page 20 tion and giving links to environmental stud- Local Runner and Attorney Conventions which this project seems to ies supporting their concerns. This site is violate. When asked about the economic found at: www.saveguanacayreef.com Mr. Smith noted that the Guana lobby Donates to Abaco Pathfinders value of the reef to Abaco tourism, he ad- ganization is a non- will be hiring environmental specialists to mitted this aspect was out of his realm. He profit organization critique the 300 page EIA prepared by the did add without explanation that reefs are that raises funds to developers. valued at $2000 per yard. assist Abaco youth Government held a public meeting on Mr. Troy Albury of Dive Guana noted with furthering their August 20, 2004, on Guana Cay with the that of the 300 pages in the developer’s post-secondary edu- developer and his team making a presenta- Environmental Impact Assessment state- cation whether it be tion and explaining the project. There was ment, only two pages related to the reef. at the College of the a question and answer period. Leading the A Guana resident previously associated Bahamas or abroad. delegation and introducing the project was with the Treasure Cay project stated that Presently Abaco Mr. Baltron Bethel, Chairman of the Hotel within six months of the completion of the Pathfinders supports Corporation of the Bahamas, Mr. John Head golf course there, the bonefish and other over 30 students at of the Passerine Development, Attorney marine life vanished in the adjoining Sand more than 20 differ- Frederick Gottlieb, representing the devel- Banks Creek. Others told of the loss of ent colleges including oper and Mr. Robert Sweeting, Member of marine life off Paradise Island in Nassau some students who Parliament for South Abaco. when the airstrip was improved years ago. are on full scholar- A follow-up meeting was promised. Residents have formed a lobby group, ship. However, there has been no further com- Mr. and Mrs. Jim Blumberg accept cheques from Rhonda Save Guana Cay Reef, and are pursuing Ms. Hull partici- munication by government with the Guana L.C. Hull, who raised the money through running. options to persuade government to reject pates annually in the residents about this development. the proposed plan. Two petitions were cir- Local Distance Runner and Attorney, Miami Tropical Half-Marathon and raises It has been stated by persons with knowl- culated for signatures by those objecting to Rhonda L.C. Hull, raised over $7,000 to funds for Abaco Pathfinders from dona- edgeable persons that government does not the proposed project, one for Bahamians to be contributed to Abaco Pathfinders Schol- tions by many persons for each mile that allow developers to present their project sign and one for foreign homeowners. (The arship Organization from her recent ef- she runs. She has a schedule for contribu- directly to the communities. Government 2000 census showed 163 persons total on forts in the Miami Tropical Half-Mara- tions based on whether she is running train- prefers to handle all disclosure and public Guana Cay.) thon. ing miles or the actual race miles and this relations. To further their objectives, the group has The Abaco Pathfinders Scholarship Or- year she raised $7,200. Abaco Glass Company Light Impressions Window Glass Cut and Installed Tile Outlet Screens Made and Repaired New Arrivals in Stock NOW! Commercial Store Fronts Installed and Replaced Keep Your House Clean, Yale Windows Cool & Comfortably Stylish In Marsh Harbour on Don MacKay Blvd. 367-2442 With Today’s Ceramics South America • Mexico Spanish • Italian. . . • Ceramic • Granite • Stone We stock: Spacers • Caps • Trims • and Accessories HIGH-SPEED Thin-set • Mastic • Grouts • Saws & Blades • Procelain • Vinyl • Wood • Free estimates • Free delivery for larger orders WIRELESS INTERNET Abaco Shopping Centre • Special pricing for builders and contractors Tel: 367-3242 • Installation also optional Now Available in: Fax: 367-3474 Visit us and see over 200 samples on display • Bahama Palm Shores • Cherokee Sound • Fisher’s Bay Out • Guana Cay Authorized Distributor • Hope Town Island • Leisure Lee • Little Harbour Inter THE OUTBOARD SHOP • Lynard Cay Marsh Harbour, Abaco Tel 242.367.2703 • Lubbers Quarters .Net Fax 242.367.3709 E-mail: [email protected] • Man-O-War  Full range of Johnson two stroke and four stroke • Marsh Harbour  Evinrude outboard engines from 2hp to 250hp at • Scotland Cay lower than US prices  Up to three year warranty extensive parts • Tilloo Cay inventory and factory trained mechanics  Dry boat storage • Treasure Cay • White Sound, Elbow Cay

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days. And they all were so kind, gentle, of Road Traffic is that Winding Bay can- Letters From Page 9 Rolle From Page 17 and sincere. Later that day, one of the not select. It was agreed after a meeting the nightmare was not yet over. My face nurses took our clothes and brought them the safety of the people in their vehicles between a Winding Bay representative and was completely under the water and I back cleaned and pressed. and Public Service Drivers have been the Department that the first cab in line at needed air. I was pinned to the instrument I have been to the Bahamas many given the responsibility to move people the airport would be allowed through the panel. I demanded all my strength pushed times. I have spent much of the time on safely. Their vehicles must be in good gate to Winding Bay’s airport facility to pick with all I had. I realized my face was only Scotland Cay. I have met many great, condition and they must drive according up the guests. It was further agreed that if 10 inches under the water and the items nice and giving people. But much of the to the law. any cab is deemed sub-standard, that cab which were pinning me down were the time I spent alone on Scotland Cay. I Window tinting is not in itself illegal should not be called to go through the gate. items we had loaded on the plane. I would sit at the end of the dock looking but it becomes illegal when an Inspector Mr. Brensil Rolle firmly stated that opened the door and worked my way out. out, just thinking how this is paradise is unable to see who is inside the vehicle whereas Winding Bay wanted a special lim- I took another breath of air and started with the beautiful waters, and quiet nights through the window. A light tint is sug- ousine service for the Club, this was an to help Herman but he was already out filled with stars. I have since realized the gested. impossible position, and he could not give and bleeding from his head as I was. It sweet, kind, giving, loving, honest na- 5. Pre-arranged trips. The best defini- licences for limousines only to drive to seemed that in less than 10 seconds the tive Bahamian people make it a true para- tion of a pre-arranged trip is that a com- Winding Bay. However, persons who quali- small boat I spotted earlier was at our dise. And to all of them who gave us so mitment must have been made before a fied should be given licences to drive limos side. It’s funny to me that even in time much kindness, affection and love, in our journey takes place. In such a case the all over Abaco. He closed by saying that of tragic such as this both Herman and I time of need thank you and I will never taxi does not have to go on the line, but public transportation is reserved for Baha- knew that to make life easy we had to forget you. it must be established in advance who is mians and that all licences are given by the find our passports and wallets. Sincerely, being picked up and when. government to citizens to earn a living. The two Bahamian fishing compan- Robert Cardenas 6. The Abaco Club at Winding Bay. Road Following his speech Mr. Rolle invited ions, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, insisted we Dear Editor, Traffic officials met with the owners of questions. The main issue of concern was get on board so they could take us to get Following my letter published in The Winding Bay before it opened to state what the proper use of the taxi line system, and medical aid. After Herman got on board, Abaconian of February 1st I find I made would be acceptable regarding transporta- Mr. Rolle answered several questions to he laid his head on the deck and was out. an error. I was amazed that St. James’s tion of guests. The position of Winding Bay clarify the rules and guidelines for the I held on for about 45 seconds and the Methodist Church, Hope Town, Christ- was that they themselves would select per- proper use of the system. Failure to com- next thing I remember was pulling up to mas Production of The Mystery of Simon sons to be at their airport facility to move ply fully with the system is punishable by the boat ramp. We were then met by five Shepherd had raised $1900 for the Baha- guests to their club. However, the position law. policemen who took us to the West End mas Orphans’ Summer Camp. Apparently Clinic. There the Corp. Williams was that was the proceeds from the first night asking us for our names and other infor- only, and a further $2300 was added the mation. Nurses checked our vitals and second night, bringing a wonderful total Bahamian Arttt injuries. They kept calming us, telling of $4,200 to the Summer Camp Joel ArArArt & FFt ramingramingraming us how God was with us on this day. A Project of the Methodist Church. My few minutes later an ambulance took us apologies for this error, and even more Originals and Prints to the hospital in Freeport. We were taken congratulations. Yours in faith, Blue Sky to the emergency room and taken care Glyn M. Haines Tuppy Weatherford of. Leicester, England PPPercy Archer Building At this point, all I could think of was Queen Elizabeth Drive GALLERY that I had to call home to let my wife and Marsh Harbour New Homes From Page 2 kids know we were fine. Nurse Leon Open 9am - 5pm brought me her personal cell phone and told me to go ahead and call. who assisted in responding to the disasters The staff and others came continually and reminded people that the Natural Di- to ask how we were doing. One nurse saster Emergency Fund which was estab- Hotels and House Rental Agents brought us food, another brought us lished in 2002 is an ongoing fund. toothbrushes and toothpaste which she The new home owners on Moore’s Is- + agents who have multiple cottages and houses land are Betty Albury, Eulease Davis, Leon had purchased with her own money. Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Marsh Harbour area Later that day several people came to Swain and Ervin and Meltina Davis. Those Casuarina Point Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 see us to spend some time with us. The who received keys in Cooper’s Town were Different of Abaco 8 rm 20 cott 366-2150 Abaco Real Estate 6 hse + 367-2719 first thing they would do is take my hand, Brian Russell, Arimentha Curry, Ebony Cherokee Abaco Towns 32 effic 367-2227 stroke my face, smile and say something Rolle, Mr and Mrs. Mosell Smith and Lee Pinder 3 hse + 366-2053 Alesia’s 3 rms 367-4460 like “It’s so good to see you.” Some of Veronica Bootle in Cooper’s Town; and Mr. Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 them would ask if it would be ok to pray and Mrs. James Burrows, and Mr. and Mrs. Grand Cay Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980 with us, others just wanted to say hello, Hesley Cunningham in Murphy Town. Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 but always with a big beautiful smile. I Green Turtle Cay D’s Guest House 6 rms 367-3980 spoke to so many people in those three Bank Apartments 3 apts 365-4105 Bluff House 8 rm 20 cott 365-4200 Great Abaco Club 12 hse + 367-4151 Chris Plummer 3 hse 365-4648 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 Coco Bay Cottages 4 cott 365-5464 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 Green Turtle Club 34 rm 365-4271 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 Island Properties 34 hse + 365-4047 Sunset Point Resort 8 rm 367-5333 International Fair Moore’s Island New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 Ocean Blue Properties 30 + 365-4636 Moore’s Is Bonefish Camp8 rm 366-6334 Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 Sandy Point March 7th - 11th, 2005 Guana Cay Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 presented by Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott.365-5137 Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 Coco Paradise 8 cott 365-5197 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 366-4477 Donna Sands 12 hse + 365-5195 Spanish Cay Guana Beach Resort 6 units 365-5133 Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 ABACO CENTRAL Guana Seaside 8 rm 7 cott 365-5106 Treasure Cay Harbour View Haven 365-5028 Bahama Beach Club 365-8500 HIGH SCHOOL Ria-Mar Rentals 5 + 365-6241 Banyan Beach Resort 21 rm 365-8111 Sea Shore Villas 365-5028 Island Dreams 45 hse + 365-8507 Hope Town Treasure Cay Resort 95 rms 365-8801 March 7th - 10th: Country exhibitions daily Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Walker’s Cay March 11th: Cultural presentations beginning at 10am Club Soleil 6 rm 1 cott 366-0003 Walker’s Cay Resort 353-1252 Food sales 11am - 3pm Crystal Villas 6 villas 321-783-4576 Wood Cay Elbow Cay Prop 53 hse + 366-0035 Tangelo Hotel 19 rm 3 villas 365-2222 Hope T Harb Lodge 25 rm 366 0095 Take a trip around the world General for Abaco Hope T Hideaways 63 hse + 366-0224 without leaving home... Visit the following countries: Listings for the entire island Hope T Villas 3 hse + 366-0030 Abaco Vacations + 800-633-9197 Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 Argentina Bahamas Gr. Britain Bahamas Vacations + 800-462-2426 Sea Gull Cottages 3 hse + 366--0266 Abaco Bound + 242-367-5576 Sea Spray Resort 5 villas 366-0065 Guyana Haiti Jamaica Web Sites Tanny Key 43 hse + 366-0053 with general Abaco information Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 Trinidad United States of America http://www.abacoinet.com Lubbers Quarters http.//www.abacoinfo.com Sea Level Cottages 4 hse 366-3121 http://www.abacos.com Funds raised will be used to build a lunch cababa for students Man-O-War and to landscape the grounds. 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Emergency Services Ambulance - Marsh Harbour - Trauma One 367-2911 Police - Marsh Harbour 367-2560 Visitors’ Guide Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 Restaurants • Services • Transportation Fire - Dundas Town 367-2935 or 4935 Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 Compliments of The Abaconian Fire - Green Turtle Cay 365-4133 www.abaconian.com Abaco area code 242 Fire - Man-O-War 365-6911 unless listed otherwise BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16 Abaco Chamber of Commerce Bonefish Guides Hope Town 366-0500, Marsh Harbour 367-3752 367-5822 • Fax 367-5823 • www.abacochamber.org Sandy Point Cherokee Guana Cay 365-5178, Treasure Cay 365-8749 Patrick Roberts .... 366-4286 Theodore Sawyer .... 366-2111 All the above services are provided by non-paid volunteers Nicholas Roberts Will Sawyer ...... 366-2177 Derrick Gaitor Marty Sawyer ...... 366-2115 Ferry Schedule Departure times shown • Daily unless noted Ferdinand Burrows366-4133 Noel Lowe ...... 366-2107 Vernal Burrows Junior Albury ...... 366-3058 Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 365-6010 • VHF Ch. 16 Medical Services Kendall White Randy Sawyer ...... 366-2284 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town 20 minute trip from Crossing Beach Abaco Family Medicine Marsh Harbour . 367-2295 Anthony Bain ...... 366-4107 Hope Town 7:15 * 9 am 10:30 12:15 pm 2 3:30 4 5:45 9 + 10:45+ Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic ...... 367-0020 Floyd Burrows ..... 366-4175 Maitland Lowe ...... 366-0133 Return 8 am 9:45 11:30 1:30 pm 3 4 5* 6:15‡ 9:45+ 11:30+ Marsh Harbour Medical Centre ...... 367-0049 Links Adderly ...... 366-4335 North Abaco Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War 20 minute trip from Crossing Beach Government Clinic Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2510 Valentino Lightbourne O’Donald McIntosh .. 477-5037 10:30 am 12:15 pm (M-Sat) 2:30* (M-Sat) 4 5:45 Corbett Clinic Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 Ricky Burrows ..... 366-4233 Pope McKenzie ...... 477-5894 Return 8 am 11:30 (M-Sat) 1:30 pm 3:15* (M-Sat) Government Clinic Cooper‘s Town ...... 365-0300 Marsh Harbour Orthnell Russell ...... 365-0125 Marsh Harbour to Scotland Cay & Guana 40 min. from Conch Inn Government Clinic Green Turtle Cay ..... 365-4028 Buddy Pinder ...... 366-2163 Alexander Rolle ...... 365-0120 ‡ 6:45 am 10:30 1:30 pm 3:30 5:45 New full time route Government Clinic Hope Town ...... 366-0108 Jay Sawyer ...... 367-3941 Edward Rolle ...... 365-0024 Return 8 am 11:30 2:30 pm 4:45 6:30 New route Government Clinic Sandy Point ...... 366-4010 Justin Sands ...... 367-3526 Green Turtle Cay Government Clinic Fox Town ...... Same day fare • Adult oneway $15 / Round Trip $20 • Kids 6-11 half fare Free under 6 ‡ Workman’s special Mondays thru Fridays from Union Jack Dock Terrance Davis .... 367-4464 Ronnie Sawyer ...... 365-4070 Danny Sawyer ..... 367-3577 Jeff Survance ...... 365-4040 * Except Sunday and holidays + New route Fri & Sat only Taxi Cab Fares for one or two passengers Man-O-War Ricky Sawyer ...... 365-4261 Plus extra for each passengers above two Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 • VHF Ch 16 David Albury ...... 365-6059 • Between Marsh Harbour Airport and: Green Turtle Cay to Treasure Cay Airport Ferry Dock or Murphy Town to Ammons Dr ...... $12 + $3 8 am 9 11 12:15 1:30 3 4:30 Restaurant Guide Bristol Cellers thru A. Beach Hotel or Gov’t dock thru Treasure Cay Airport to Green Turtle Cay Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Dove Plaza, Stop Light or Sawyer’s Market ...... $10 + $2 8:30 am 10:30 11:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5 (Based on dinner entree range) Gov’t Clinic thru Western Auto ...... $ 6 + $2 One way adult $7 (Children $3) • Round trip $12 Extra to some destinations ‡ Provides ride from town Gov. freight dock through Dundas Town ...... $10 + $3 Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 VHF Ch 16 + Picnic tables & restroom only Murphy Town to Shell Sta ...... $14 + $4 Marsh Harbour Pelican Shores to Frankie Russel house ...... $14 + $4 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday Lv 12 & returns 4:45 p.m. $25 RT Eastern Shores to Peas & Rice house ...... $14 + $4 T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Wed 9:30 am, return 4:30 pm $35 RT Anglers ...... $$$ ...... 367-2158 Beyond Russell house or Peas & Rice house ...... $16 + $5 T Cay to Guana Cay Sunset Cruise - Fr $25 , call for time Conch Crawl ...... $ ...... 367-4444 Great Cistern ...... $20 + $5 Gino’s ...... $ ...... 367-2002 Spring City ...... $15 + $5 Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama - Golden Grouper ...... $ ...... 367-2301 Snake Cay ...... $35 + $10 Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. -Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm Everyone Hibiscus Cafe ...... $$ ...... 367-2782 Treasure Cay ...... $60 + $ 10 McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Casuarina Point ...... $60 + $10 reads The Hummingbird ...... $$ ...... 367-2922 Fare $40 one way • $80 round trip • Children half fare Jamie’s Place ...... $ ...... 367-2880 Treasure Cay Airport or Bah Palm Shores ...... $70 + $ 10 Abaconian Little Harbour or Cherokee ...... $80 + $10 For information call Grand Bahama 353-3093 or Abaco 365-2356 Jib Room ...... $$ ...... 367-2700 Crossing Rocks ...... $100 + $10 Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals. Kentucky Fried Chicken (lunch-5pm) 367-2615 Sandy Point ...... $135 + $10 Please bring Mangoes ...... $$$ ...... 367-2366 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Bahamas Ferries Between Nassau & Sandy Point under 4 Hr. errors, omissions Pop’s Place...... $ ..... + .... 367-3796 Ab Beach Hotel thru Wally’s & Eastern Shore ...... $ 2 each Friday & Sunday Lv Nassau 3:30 pm • Lv Sandy Point 8 pm • Adults $90 RT, $50 OW or corrections to Jib Room ...... $ 3 each Cars, trucks and cargo • Call Sandy Point 366-4119 or Marsh Harbour 367-5250 Sapodilly’s ...... $$$ ...... 367-3498 Solomon’s Super Center ...... $5 + $3 our attention Sea Shells ...... $ ...... 367-4460 Islander Express - Bus between Marsh Harbour & Sandy Point -For information Stop Light, Dove Plaza, Gov’t dock ...... $ 6 + $3 Snack Shack ...... $ ..... + .... 367-4005 call 366-4444 or 457-9958 Government Freight Dock ...... $ 7 + $3 Snappas ...... $ ...... 367-2278 Gov.Clinic, W. Auto or Nat. 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Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-2089 Hope Town Treasure Cay Oeishas ...... 366-4139 Froggies ...... 366-0431 Alison Car Rent ...... 365-8193 Treasure Cay Pete & Gays ...... $$$ ...... 366-4119 Tours & Excursions Cas’s Carts ...... 365-8771 Treasure Divers ...... 365-8465 Seaside Inn ...... $$$ ...... 366-4120 Kayak • Abaco Outback • Marsh Harbour. . 367-5358 Claridge’s Cart Rentals...... 365-8248 Treasure Cay Adventures ...... 365-8111 Rickmon Bonefish Lodge ...... 366-4477 Birding • Abaco Outback • Marsh Harbour .. 367-5358 Cornish Car Rentals ...... 365-8623 Green Turtle Cay JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8465 Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour ...... 367-2936 Brendal’s Dive Center ...... 365-4411 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope Town ..... 366-0024 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope Town ..... 366-0431 Guana Cay Dive Guana ...... 365-5178 Triple J Car Rentals ...... 365-8761 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Page 24 The Abaconian March 1, 2005 VOLUME 13, NUMBER 5, MARCH 1st, 2005 Contract Is Let to Destroy Diseased Trees

By Richard E. Fawkes ernment would assist them with food and February 10 was an extraordinary day in utilities until they could be processed by Bahamian-Haitian relations in Abaco. The immigration in an orderly way to determine day began with a combined force of immi- who were entitled to remain in The Baha- gration, police, and defence force officers mas and who would have to be repatriated taking into custody dozens of suspected il- to Haiti. legal Haitian immigrants throughout the That night Mr. Gray presided over a com- Marsh Harbour area. Thirty-four were de- munity meeting in Marsh Harbour at the ported. Anglican Parish Hall, attended by over 50 Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and residents of mixed ethnic backgrounds, to Local Government, the Hon. V. Alfred inform them of the government’s plans to Gray, visited Abaco that day to observe the contain citrus canker throughout the island, destruction of citrus canker-infested fruit including testing trees on residential prop- trees at Bahama Star Farm, underway since erty. the previous Friday. Mr. Gray met with Much of the meeting focused on discus- workers still living on the closed and quar- sions about the growing tensions between antined farm, mostly Haitians or Haitian- Bahamians, who, with their families num- The Big Cat Equipment Company of Marsh Harbour was awarded the contract to Please see Gray Page 17 ber over 200, to assure them that the gov- clear 3700 acreas of diseased citrus trees on the Bahama Star Farm. The contract for $720,000 is expected to be completed in a few months. Citrus canker was discovered on the farm in December. By uprooting all the trees and burning them, the officials hope to keep the canker from spreading. Shown above are David Knowles, Department Big Cat Will Clear 100 Acres/Day of Agriculture officer on Abaco; Shannon Albury of Big Cat; the Hon. V. Alfred Gray, By Richard E. Fawkes rus canker bacterium at the end of Decem- Min. of Agriculture and Fisheries; and Christopher Pinder of Big Cat. Big Cat Equipment Limited, a five-year- ber, 2004. Critics charged that the longer the old earthmoving company owned by cousins delay, the more likely the prospect of the dis- Shannon Albury, 32, and Christopher Pinder, ease being spread throughout the island by 31, beat out four other bidders to win the persons removing plants or fruit from the MOW School Holds Flea Market Bahamas’ government contract to destroy the farm, or even carrying the bacterium on cloth- citrus-canker-infected grove at Bahama Star ing. So far, there have been nor reports of Farm near Treasure Cay. the disease in other groves in South Abaco or “We started work on Friday afternoon on residential property. (February 4) with three tractors,” Mr. Albury The farm, which was operated by a Fort said He said that in the interest of avoiding Pierce citrus company on a lease from the further delay in the eradication process, his government, closed in early January, putting company began work on the $720,000 job on about 100 farm workers, mostly Haitian im- the strength of a “letter of agreement” from migrants on work permits, out of work. Many the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries with of the farm workers’ families still reside on the actual contract to be signed “within a day the farm, with school children trekking sev- or so.” eral miles to the main road to beg rides to Min. V. Alfred Gray and the Department school in Treasure Cay or Cooper’s Town. of Agriculture have come under public criti- The main gate to the farm is now closed cism for a seemingly long delay in destroying the plants which were officially determined Please see Big Cat Page 19 to be infected with the highly contagious cit-

The Man-O-War Primary School holds an annual Flea Market that is anticipated by Spelling Bee Produces Winners many people from all over Abaco. This year it was held on February 19. The school allows anyone to sell with the agreement that they pay 10 percent of their sales to benefit the school. The school reserves the sale of all food and drink for the school.

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The 8th Annual Spelling Bee Competition of the Ministry of Education Abaco District was held on February 18th at the Learning Resource Centre in Marsh Harbour. Nineteen students competed for the title of best speller from various schools including Forest Heights Academy, St. Francis de Sales, Abaco Central High, Central Abaco Primary, J.A. Pinder Primary, S.C. Bootle High and Moore’s Island All Age School. Emerging victorious for the second time was Eldrico Armbrister of S.C. Bootle High School. He will travel to Nassau in April to compete in the National Spelling Bee The Annual General Meeting of the Abaco Chamber of Commerce was held on February Competition. Present for the Spelling Bee were Mr. Rudolph Smith, District 10th at Below Decks, Abaco Beach Resort with the main item being the election of Superintendent of Education, and Mr. Antony Capron of the Nassau Guardian who officers took place during this meeting. The new officers are, left to right: George awarded the trophies. From left to right: Mr. Antony Capron, Second Place winner Riviere, Director; Dave Ralph, Director; Art Sands, Honourary Treasurer; Robert Shaquille Jones-Abaco Central High, First Place winner Eldrico Armbrister-S.C. Claridge, Co-President; Derek Lee, Co-President; Michael Albury, Outgoing President; Bootle High and Third Place winner Orrana Bain-J.A. Pinder Primary. All participants Cindy Hayworth, Vice President; and Brenda Claridge, Director. will receive certificates during the Ministry of Education’s Awards ceremony. PagePage 2 2 B B The The Abaconian Abaconian JanuaryMarch 1, 15, 2005 2005 News of the Cays Hope Town District money for roads, building a new retaining Last year the government support for gar- sites to be responsible for their own trash. wall, expanding their clinic and dredging bage collection in Hope Town was $20,000 This would mean they would rent their own Council Meeting at the public dock. Hope Town’s requests less than the lowest commercial bid for gar- bins from E&D Waste and pay for the waste By Lindseye Delaplaine were the same as last year: money for a bage collection. Line items were added for to be barged to Marsh Harbour. Also, a The Hope Town District Council met on new freight dock, repairs to the public the upkeep of public docks and beaches. letter will be going out reminding every- February 17. The major issues addressed docks, school building repairs and mainte- The Council was unsure as to whether or one that Council is only responsible the were the 2005-06 budget and continuing nance, an upgrade for the clinic and addi- not any of the capital requests would be collection of residential household garbage. problems with garbage collection. tional funds to assist with garbage collec- approved, but are assured of receiving most Rental houses are considered commercial Each of the settlements in the Hope Town tion. of the recurring budget. properties and are responsible for paying District submitted a capital budget as well The recurring budget includes local gov- The issuance of annual licenses for local for their garbage removal. Individuals are as a combined recurring (general and ad- ernment employees’ salaries, funds for gar- establishments was approved in principle, personally responsible for removing der- ministrative) budget to the government. bage collection, upkeep and maintenance pending the receipt of positive reports from elict vehicles from the island. They cannot The Man-O-War capital budget included on public buildings and upkeep and main- various government agencies that are re- be discarded or abandoned at the town requests for their roads, clinic, building tenance of public grounds and recreational quired to do annual inspections. Although dump. public restrooms, a community center and sites. The 2005-06 budget request was an the inspections are supposed to take place Hope Town Assoc. Re- new retaining walls and expenses related to $86,000 increase over last year’s budget. before the end of the year, many of them dredging a new staging area for their dump The increases came in the areas of garbage have not been completed. When the Music focusing on Taylor Park site. Guana Cay’s capital requests included collection and upkeep and maintenance. and Dancing licenses are issued, a reminder By Lindsey Delaplaine will be attached regarding the restrictions So far this year the Hope Town Associa- about music being played after midnight. tion has been busy repairing damage from It was reported that the road contract the 2004 hurricanes which has delayed work would be revoked from the current contrac- on their major project for 2005 – recreat- tor if work does not recommence by Feb- ing Taylor Park. ruary 19th. Much of the work that needed to be done Due to continual congestion at the Hope Town dump, the Council is investigating Please see Cays Page 3 the feasibility of requiring all construction

Taylor Park was established in 1970 to commemorate the tragic death of a member of the Hope Town community. For a time it was a vibrant part of the community’s life, but it has recently fallen into disrepair. The Hope Town Association is working to restore and revitalize the area. The Hope Town community swimming pool is behind the sign.

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games, between Hope Town teams and after. Now the irrigation system has to be ber newsletter we have had 35 people send Cays From Page 2 against teams from other islands. The park dug out from under a few feet of sand. As- in dues. While that’s great, it’s not enough was also used for showing movies in the sociation President, Michael Myers, is talk- to allow us to do all that we hoped for the after the hurricanes involved cleaning or evening with Vernon Malone serving as the ing to potential volunteers to address the ball field.” repairing work that the association had al- projector operator. However, in the last issue. Once the irrigation system is up and The Association would like to see the field ready done. For instance, the harbour signs decade or so the park fell into disrepair. running, a salt water pump will need to be available to all who want to play a variety had to be recovered, (one had been blown Interest was revived with the addition of purchased to help maintain the field. The of sports: softball, soccer, football. They all the way to the Lodge), repainted and the community pool, but the rest of the association has received some donations to- also hope to bring back movie night – which repatriated. The parks and public areas grounds continued to need attention. wards the purchase of the pump. used to be a town favorite. around Hope Town were filled with debris The current refurbishing project was set What the committee is not sure about is The Hope Town Association was created and much of the landscaping required re- in motion last summer by a series of gener- raising additional funds for the purchase of 15 years ago by the Myers to address needs pairing or, when necessary, replanting. ous donations. Randy Key of Pinewoods a set of bleachers and sports equipment. they saw around town. The Myers are ac- Trees have been ordered to replace the ones Nursery in Marsh Harbour donated enough “We raise our money from donations and tively looking for more volunteers to be in- lost at Sunshine Park. The swamp at Tay- weed killer for the park to be sprayed. This membership dues,” said Patte Myers, trea- lor Park had to be cleared of two boat houses opened the door for Lorin Senn (Papa surer of the association. “Since our Decem- that used to reside on the Sound and were Please see Cays Page 4 Nasty) to donate his time and equipment to relocated by the hurricanes. scarify the field, which entails using spe- Taylor Park was dedicated in 1970 in cialized equipment for turning up the memoriam for Taylor Quackenbush, a 6- ground. Joe Krouse and his crew, who year-old who was killed in a tragic car ac- worked on the golf course at Winding Bay, at adam&eve cident while living on the island. His par- Tent Sale volunteered their time on three separate ents, Babe and John Quackenbush, used do- weekends to install an irrigation system 22 nations made in his name to purchase throughout the field. Elbow Cay Proper- bleachers and sporting equipment for the Days Only! ties was kind enough to lodge the gentle- park. On opening day a softball game was men from Winding Bay. held between the “Babes” and the This would have enabled the field to be March 11th & 12th “Quacks.” It was the first of many such sodded had the hurricanes not struck soon Hair, Body & Soul Unisex Salon

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January 5: Charles Manchee Trophy February 9: 2nd Race for Hope Town Cays From Page 2 1st place Flyer (Bristol 28' Channel Cup Cutter)Skipper Mike Mallory 1st place Nalu (modified 25' Piver trimaran) volved in the project. Many of the long- 2nd place Malola (Morgan 28') Skipper Skipper Ron Engle term committee members have retired or Wellington Pinder 2nd place Grumpy Ole Men (J 80) Skipper moved on and the remaining members all 3rd place Sunshine (Manta 42')Skipper Bob Knaus work full-time, which doesn’t leave much Mike Houghton 3rd place Lookin’ Good (Columbia Chal- time for association work. Anyone who is January 19: Yeardley Smith Trophy lenger 25) Skipper Art Wilder an Elbow Cay resident, part-time resident 1st place Grumpy Ole Men (J 80) Skipper or owns a second home is encouraged to Combined Results of Two Races for Bob Knaus contact Michael Myers and get involved. Hope Town Cup 2nd place Flyer (Bristol 28' Channel The number is 366-0030. 1st place Nalu Cutter)Skipper Mike Mallory 2nd place Lookin’ Good Hope Town Sailing Club 3rd place Jasmine (Maine 30' 3rd place Grumpy Ole Men Enjoys Windy Winter Two Marshall Cat boats fly across Abaco catamaran) Skipper Ron Engle February 17: Founders’ Cup Sound during the Hope Town Sailing Club’s By Lindsey Delaplaine February 2: 1st Race for Hope Town Cup 1st place Nalu (modified 25' Piver Founders’ Cup race on February 17th. The mission of the Sailing Club is to pro- 1st place Nalu (modified 25' Piver trimaran) trimaran)Skipper Ron Engle Photo by Amy Brubaker mote the sport of sailing in the area of Hope Skipper Ron Engle 2nd place Firelight (Peter Brett 41) Skip- Town. To that end, the Sailing Club orga- whether or not he wants to compete in what- 2nd place Lookin’ Good (Columbia Chal- per Tim Harrison nizes a variety of races, regattas and cruises ever conditions the race takes place, the lenger 25) Skipper Art Wilder throughout the winter and spring season. Hope Town Race Committee uses a great 3rd place Flyer (Bristol 28' Channel Please see Cays Page 6 The races are open to anyone who wants to deal of caution when deciding if a race Cutter)Skipper Mike Mallory sail and are free. “We have the most di- should take place. “We have a lot of small verse fleet I’ve ever seen,” said Race Com- boats for which sailing in high winds is dan- mittee member George Holloway, “and gerous,” said Holloway. According to Race we’re hoping it gets bigger each year.” Committee member Sue Holloway chang- To encourage participation, the Sailing ing the dates has worked out well this year. Club is sponsoring a Basic Racing Course “All of the postponed races have turned out for beginners on February 28th at 10 a.m. wonderfully.” The course will cover basic racing tactics, To ensure that the races are as fair as including tips on starting, sailing the vari- possible, especially with such a diverse fleet, ous legs of the race and how to finish. There the actual racing times are adjusted, wher- will also be a session on racing rules. The ever possible, to the handicaps as listed in course is open to anyone who is interested the U.S. Sailing Association’s PHRF handi- and will be held at the Sailing Club. cap listing. The races typically take place every other Each of the Sailing Club’s races are Wednesday during the season. However, named for actually trophies and cups that this year few races have taken place on the have been donated to the club over the original date and the Boxing Day Regatta years. Some have been there for decades. was canceled due to high winds. Although The results for the races through February in most areas it is up to the individual sailor 17th follow. YAMAHA INTRODUCES

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JanuaryMarch 1, 15, 2005 2005 The The Abaconian Abaconian Page Page 7 B 7 B PagePage 88 BB TheThe Abaconian Abaconian MarchJanuary 1, 15,2005 2005 School News A Teacher Is Remembered Forest Heights, Upper School: Brittany will go to Nassau for the National Texaco gram inspired by science teacher, Ms. By Portia Jonsson Benjamin and Lee Andra Thompson and Speech Competition. Alana Carroll. It is in its third year and Principals and teachers from schools Lower School: Antonia Wright and Brit- This year the topics were particularly Ms. Carroll faithfully hauls off large bags throughout Abaco joined hands with the tany Symonette were the winners of the strong issues, dealing with the “causes of aluminum cans on a regular basis. administrative staff, teachers, students and school competition. The school event en- of crime” and the “prevention of litter- Hopefully, these practices will begin a parents of Central Abaco Primary to re- compassed grades 8-12 with all partici- ing.” Consequently, the real importance grass roots effort. member and celebrate the life of the late pating. Public speaking is a very impor- of this competition was that the students Meanwhile, Forest Heights is waiting Doris Hall during a memorial service held tant skill and there was a great deal of developed quite an awareness in both of for the return and all of the wonderful February 11th. talent to consider. These four articulate these subjects. As a footnote, many of stories of the 20 some students who trav- Mrs. Hall joined the staff of Central students are now preparing for the dis- the students were proud to point out the eled to London for their mid-term break. Abaco Primary in September 1997 as a trict level in which the top three winners successful aluminum can recycling pro- Organized by Principal, Mr. Paul third grade teacher. She spent more than Vernall, the trip was sure to be cultur- 35 years in the teaching profession and for ally, historically and socially unforget- the past two years she was the school li- table. brarian. Mrs. Hall taught in the United Finally, as a cuirnination of all their States and Nassau before moving to Abaco. achievements, the Students of the Month On February 2nd she passed away after were named for December and January. complications from a recent triple bypass The honorees were Lower School: Joe surgery. ‘I`hompson and Stephen McComb and The outside walls of the school were Upper School: Adam Cash and Nyika decorated with loving tributes, pictures, Wilmore. drawings and poems by the staff and stu- St. Francis de Sales dents. During the service the Central Abaco Library Is Rebuilt by Volunteers Primary School family wore white t-shirts By Mirella Santillo with a picture of Mrs. Hall and the words, The Rotary Interact Youth Club helped A Teacher on Earth, an Angel in Heaven. volunteers rebuild and paint St. Francis de Among those in attendance were the Central Abaco Primary School remembered a favorite teacher at a Memorial Service on Sales School’s relocated library after the bereaved family; Mr. Rudolph Smith; Su- February 11. Grade One students paid tribute to the late Doris Hall in song, All Things perintendent, Abaco District; Ms. Bright and Beautiful. Felemease Sawyer, Assistant to the Super- Please see School Page 9 intendent; Pastor David Cartwright; Pas- tor Lernis Cornish; and Chief Councillor Cay Mills. The staff and students of Central Abaco When you require a Real Estate Appraisal, please call: Primary paid tribute in song, dance, poem and scripture reading. Mrs. Eunice Mills, school principal, said Kathleen Albury, BRI Mrs. Hall was a tireless and energetic a professional Licensed Real Estate Appraiser who has performed work for most local worker. She was always a friend when financial institutions, many attorneys and private individuals. needed and eager to help. She described Mrs. Hall’s life and career as an inspira- She also serves as Estate Agent with H.G. Christie, Ltd. with six years of extensive tion to them all. Mrs. Mills extended the and varied experience in real estate, both in the U.S. and the Bahamas, four of these school’s heartfelt sympathy to her family years in Abaco. She maintains licenses in both countries. She has completed many and tearfully added how hard it was to ex- continuing education courses, having received her Bahamas Real Estate Institute press the depth of sorrow felt by the school designation, and can be considered one of the best trained realtors in Abaco. that day. Mr. Smith encouraged everyone to con- Kathleen serves all of Abaco and currently resides in Hope Town, Elbow Cay. tinue to give God thanks for someone like Mrs. Hall. She left a legacy behind for each P.O. Box AB 20777 of us to follow and advised that when we Bay Street - Marsh Harbour, reflect on these things, we will be able to Abaco, Bahamas rejoice rather than be sad. Tel: (242) 367 - 5454 Mrs. Hall is survived by her husband Fax: (242) 367 - 5452 HGChristie.com James, sons David and Ricky and grand- e.mail: [email protected] daughter Taylor. Forest Heights Academy Students Are Honoured By Leslie Kennedy The past two months have been busy ones at Forest Heights Academy producing honours for many students. The Rotary Club will be holding its Annual Speech Compe- tition on February 21. Participants from Sunrise Bay 212 ft Waterfront Sandy Point Adjoining Winding Diamente Dental Clinic A private, Dr. J. Denise Archer , D.D.S. residential community Bay Garnett Archer Mem. 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Like so many schools on Abaco, St. the school library. A solution had to be found! School From Page 8 Francis suffered extensive damage during The school library was a wooden struc- It was decided that it was not practi- the hurricanes. There are still repairs to be ture on stilts erected on one side of the cal to use the existing structure which was old one was condemned as a result of the completed there, as in other schools, but main building. During the storms it lost standing on low ground and did not seem damage inflicted by last year two storms. there was a lucky break in the case of part of its roof and one of the walls caved to be sound enough to withstand other in. Most of the books were destroyed by bad storms. However, there was a stor- floods of water pouring in. The building age shed on higher ground at the oppo- was out of order for the first three months site end of the school built several years of the school year until volunteer librar- ago as a carpentry class project. That shed ian Mrs. Mary Mauck and her husband, was still standing, had very little damage Mr. Dennis Mauck, returned for their and seemed strong enough. So, with Mrs. winter stay in Marsh Harbour at the be- Kumar’s approval, it was chosen to house ginning of November of 2004. the new library in spite of its smaller size. Mrs. Mauck, a boater and a repeat The librarian gathered a group of vol- visitor to Marsh Harbour for many years, unteers, boaters, students and teachers was trained in the late eighties to take who wanted to help. The roof and the care of the library by school librarian walls of the old library were repaired. Sister Patty-Ann. Since then, she has Some shelves and furniture were salvaged been St. Francis’ wintertime volunteer as well as the books that were not mil- librarian. So, one can imagine her dis- dewed. “Then we moved everything out traught to find out upon her return last Each month during the school’s academic year, St. Francis de Sales Catholic School of the shed into the old library,” said Mrs. November that the library was closed and awards its students who have performed well and names them Student of the Month. Mauck, “so we could clean, and prepare thousands of books destroyed. Mrs. Pictured are the students of the upper school for the month for January 2005. Front row: the shed for its new function.” Kumar, the Principal, involved with the Rhia Sudine, Serena Greene, Sabrina Diehl, Sashoy Campbell and Shaniska Edgecombe. She added, “The Rotary Interact Youth running of the school and the other re- Middle row left to right: Lisa Kemp, Adisha Pinder, Agnes Fertil, Samajra Baillou and Club helped us paint as we worked pairs, could not foresee the reopening of Serenity Murray. Back row left to right: Amard Murrary, Nigella Thompson, Katie Joseph the library for the 2004-05 school year. Please see School Page 10 and Leslyn Gibson.

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She mentioned that 50 boxes of books Please see School Page 9 donated by the Rotary Club of Annapo- lis, Maryland, believed to have been mis- through the Christmas vacation, building placed, are now on their way to Marsh shelves, painting and sorting out books.” Harbour. So she is happily preparing The walls and the shelves were painted cataloguing labels while waiting for their white. “It gives the room a bright, cheer- arrival. During my visit students were in ful look,” she noted. The floors are and out of the room, looking for stories painted blue plywood, decorated with to read or reference books for school brightly colored fish and are easy to keep projects. clean. Two tables, a few chairs and a desk Mrs. Kumar expressed her gratitude made up the furniture. for the help of everyone involved in re- At the school reopening in January the building that most used school facility. new library was stacked with books, ready again for the children and teachers Man-O-War Flea Market to use. All the encyclopedias and dictio- By Jennifer Hudson naries had been spared as well as some Albury’s largest ferryboat, packed with of the children books; unfortunately, eager bargain hunters, made its way over nearly all of the nature and literature to Man-O-War Cay early on the morn- These are the students of the lower grades who were named Student of the Month for books were destroyed. To help restock ing of February 19th for the traditional January 2005. Front row: Jacob Doyle, Nathan Princilus, Hannah Parotti, Marbria the library books were given to the new flea market which is eagerly looked for- Wilmore and Adrian Newbold. Back row from left to right: Seanna Albury, Farrah Johnson, library by parents and people in the com- ward to each year by residents from all Kadeem Gibbs, Khadisha Bain, Joshua Archer and Ranisha Newbold. munity and donated novels were ex- over Abaco, second homeowners and changed for school books. The librarian boaters and which is held to raise funds said, “There are now approximately for the Man-O-War Public School. Marine 2,500 books here compared to close to 10,000 before the storms.” Please see School Page 11 Electronics Capt. Pat and Ann McFaden Factory authorized Sales, Service and Repair of: FREE QQFREE UOUOUOTE FREE QUOUOUOTETETE SIMRAD Fiberglass Pools • 22 Styles • Factory direct • Easy to Install • Health Benefits www.bluehawaiianfiberglasspools.com • Add value to your e-mail: [email protected] property F.C.C. Licensed, Factory Trained Technician Web: www.merlinsmarine.com At the Jib Room. Marsh Harbour Marina E-mail: [email protected] Chris Thompson 242-366-0224 Kathy O’Kelleher 242-367-2835 Fax 366-0434 Fax 367-3654 Tel: 242-367-2163 Fax 242-367-3388 VHF CH 16 Mon - Fri 8-5

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gether and so many people helped, Please see School Page 10 whether they live here for a week, a month Headmistress of Man-O-War School, or permanently and some of the second Mrs. Kellie Janes, was thrilled with the home owners worked for weeks ahead sort- result of this year’s flea market which, ing all the white elephants,” said Ms. Janes. she said, was their best ever and she All of the items for the silent auction were wished to thank everyone who had taken part. “The whole community came to- School From Page 12

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Tuppy Weatherford displayed a new School From Page 11 set of Bahamian parrot photographs which were truly stunning and Colyn donated outright as were the white elephants Rees once again drew a large crowd with and proceeds from many of the other stalls. his highly sought after historical black People wishing to sell their own items do- and white prints. Fisherman Peter nated 10 percent of their sales.. Sweeting displayed a fine array of star- Ms. Janes was especially hoping for a fish and a magnificent green turtle shell. bumper year as in addition to the books, The Man-O-War Humane Society in computers and other supplies which they conjunction with the Friends of Abaco use the money for each year, this year Animals had a large booth to raise funds they were hoping to put an addition onto for their cause and the Youth Group of the school. Thanks to the large amount the Man-O-War Church of God ran a stall raised this year that dream will now be- which was to raise funds for their up- come a reality and this summer construc- coming trip to Tennessee. Fourteen mem- tion of the new addition will begin. It bers of the youth group will be traveling will include a resource room mainly for to the Winterfest Youth Convention from science and art but also some music and March 10-13. Both groups, whilst rais- language classes and two covered ing funds for their needs were also help- porches. ing the school and made their donations There were bargains galore, as usual, of10 percent of their sales. covering everything from books, toys, Ann Pleydell Bouverie’s plant stall of- nicknacks, boating paraphernalia, tools fering a wide variety of attractive plants and plants to used vacuum cleaners, fans, was very popular. This is the third year A wide variety of food was available at the Man-O-War Flea Market. Plenty of activities barbeques, proving once more the old ad- provided entertainment for all ages. Many people go as they find the occasion a great age, “One man’s junk is another man’s Please see School Page 18 time to renew friendships with those from other communities. This was the 19th year for treasure.” this special day. Guana Harbour Grocery A COMPLETE LINE OF GROCERIES Great Guana Cay, Abaco Mon - Thurs • 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fri & Sat 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Closed Sundays & Holidays Tel: 365-5067 . Fax: 365-5180 VHF ch. 16

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Liesure Lee 1138 - Gorgeous corner canal lot with deep water and long views of the waterway Bahama Palm Shores Seven Coral Point - 1007 - Two adjacent Bahama Palm 1160 - Section one lots exclusively listed starting at parcels approx. 1.5 acres each with home site w/ foundation started for $12,750. Bahama Palm is HOT! HOT! 40' elevations and 130'+ waterfront. One parcel is vacant, other has 2/1 home. Finish to your liking. Guana Cay 1162 - Sea to Sea partially completed 3/2 home. $35,500 property of 3.5 acres. Also interior Cherokee 1157 - Abaco pine built lots with sea views available. home in the heart of the settlement. Guana Cay - 1117 & 1118 - One Offers one bed and bath with cottage of 2/1 and one home of 3/2 on sleeping loft $125,750 spectacular beachfront near town. Both homes have great rental history. Please call us for information on these fine listings Tilloo Cay 1021- One lot left. 100' of or any of our other listings throughout Abaco waterfront and great elevations and web site: www.aisleofpalmrealty.com deep water draft. $199,900 JanuaryMarch 1, 15, 2005 2005 The The Abaconian Abaconian Page Page 13 B 13 B Central Abaco Cays Yacht Club Names Canada, England and the United States. Dave New Officers Bluto, a cruising boater of nine years in the Abaco area, was installed as the new Com- The Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club modore replacing John Mitchell who had recently held its Annual Commodore’s Ball served as Commodore in 2004. New offic- in the Marquee at Abaco Beach Resort. The ers were introduced as well as those continu- gala dinner dance featured a gourmet sit- ing on in 2005. down dinner prepared by Chef Walter with The Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club is piano music by Kathy Warren. After dinner an 700-plus member yacht club that was musical entertainment and dance music was founded here in Marsh Harbour in 1980. The provided by DJ Audrick. Club members and club welcomes cruising boaters frequenting guests in attendance came from Guana Cay, the Abaco waters and has many homeowners Scotland Cay, Elbow Cay, Marsh Harbour, here that are active members as well. The Batelco Holds Open House goal of the club is to promote cruising boaters to come to these beautiful Out Islands Bahamas Telecommunications Corpo- from the United States and other countries. ration is inviting the public to join them The club has contributed generously to the during the week of February 28 through cruising community by building and main- March 4 for an open house celebration. taining public dinghy docks and providing During Customer Appreciation Week channel markers in the harbour to direct new The Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club officers for 2005-2006 pictured, left to right, are customers can discuss service problems, boaters safely into Marsh harbour. Dave Bluto, Commodore; Pat Stoddard, Rear Commodore, Meetings and Socials; Ray hear about the company’s latest technol- Anyone interested in obtaining more in- Vallerie, Rear Commodore, Community; Kathy Fenn, Secretary; Rusty Angstadt, Rear ogy, and sign up for new services being formation about the Royal Marsh Harbour Commodore, Education; Helen Sutherland, Rear Commodore, Finance; Milt Sales, Rear offered. It will be an opportunity for in- Yacht Club can contact the Rear Commo- Commodore, Membership; George Fraizer, Vice Commodore; Tom O’Brien, Rear terested person to learn of Batelco’s ex- dore of Membership, Milt Sales at 367 2158 Commodore, Radio Communications; and Linda Gassmann, Treasurer. pansion plans. ext. 508 or by calling LoKee on channel 68.

P.O. Box AB 20872 Freddy Albury We have reserved ten spaces on www.caribbeanrealestateshowcase.com. Marsh Harbour 242-367-4769 Abaco, Bahamas Drill Rig Brandon Thompson Will your listing be one of them? Contact us: Email: Dock Construction 242-367-2704 [email protected] Boat Lift Sales Fax: 367-2704 www.abacorealtor.com • Ph: 242-367-2365 www.drillrig.i8.com Quality BOABOABOAT LIFTS INC. We offer a variety of boat lifts From personal water craft lifts These lifts are made of top grade aluminum Forest Heights Academy to lifts up to 54,000 lbs. and stainless steel to maintain their finish and Call for information and a quote, strength in our saltwater environment. Now accepting registration for Grade 7 starting September 2005. Limited space in other grades. New applicant entrance testing For all your Saturday, March 12th at 10 a.m. Please call 367-3539 for further information. Business StationeryStationeryBusiness Envelopes Letterheads Business Cards ... THE BATTERY WITH THE LIGHTNING BOLT OF LIFE!!! NCR Forms - Duplicate, Triplicate with numbering, perforated Single Forms Personalized Scratch Pads Brochures Fliers

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Abaco Print Shop WARRANTY PERIOD Delivery Service Available NOT PRO-RATED Abaco Shopping Center Marsh Harbour, Abaco Located in the Colina Building on Queen Elizabeth Dr. Ph: 367-3742 • Fax: 367-0064 Tel: 367-3202 Fax: 367-3201 PagePage 1414 BB TheThe Abaconian Abaconian MarchJanuary 1, 15,2005 2005 Obituaries of Family and Friends The funeral for Doris Elizabeth Cynthia, Juanita and Sue Hall, Bea Sands held on February 12 at New Hope Baptist ews Rosevelt, Johnathan and Howard Randolph Hall, 63 of Marsh Harbour was and Geanette Albury; nieces Renee Pugh, Church. Rev. John McIntosh officiated as- Curry, Jeffery, Ellie, Perrie, Harem, held at the Marsh Harbour Gospel Chapel Kristi Wong, Lonnette and Fallon Albury, sisted by Rev. Jackie Curry and Rev. Dr. Herman, Maxwell, Lawerence, Levie, Jollie on February 12th with Pastor David Misty, Angel and Jessie Hall; nephews Allen J. Mills. Interment was in the Public and Oliver Cooper, Neville Munnings, Cartwright and Rev. Carla Culmer offici- John, Stephan, Luke and Austin Hall and Cemetery in Mount Hope. Lucine and Leon Pinder and John Mills; ating. Burial was in the Public Cemetery. Cameron Knowles; nephew-in-law Jeremy She is survived by her son Rudolph sisters-in-law Maud Cooper and Nathlee Doris was predeceased by her parents, Wong; niece-in-law Gina Knowles; grand- Pinder Sr.; adopted children Howard Johnson; daughters-in-law, Virginia Pinder Ernest and Nina Randolph; and one brother. nieces Kiana Hall, MacKennlee Ferguson; Russell, Ludine Clarke, Gary Cooper and and Joycelyn Russell and Pauline Cooper; She is survived by her husband Jim, mar- grandnephews Joshua and Gabriel Wong, Willie Saunders; sister Idamae Cooper; son-in-law Collin Clarke; grandsons-in-law ried 36 years; sons David and Ricky; grand- Zachary Knowles, Nathaniel Hall and grandchildren Rudolph “Dula” Pinder Jr., Anthony King, Lenward Darville and daughter Taylor; sister Phyllis Pugh; god- Peyton Sawyer and many relatives and Wellington Pinder Sr., Donald and Gavin Steadman Roberts; granddaughters-in-law child Sierra Cartwright; brothers-in-law friends. Pinder, Lavina Darville, Winnifred King, Garnell and Vertil Pinder; and many other Albert, Evan and Ossie Hall, Tony Sands Laura Ann Pinder, 84, affectionately Richard and Kenderia Russell, Janet Coo- relatives and friends. and Lonnie Albury; sisters-in-law Dorry, called “Auntie Annis” of Mount Hope was per, Jennifer Jordan, Deanya and Okeno Lukeson Francois, 3, of Treasure Cay Thompson, Courtney and Cadesha Clarke, died on February 14. His funeral was held Decarlo, Jamalla and Natasha Russell, on February 19, at the Full Gospel Assem- Price Busters Has Moved Delvin and Angelita Pritchard; great grand- bly in Treasure Cay. Pastor Stafford Symonette and Rev. Cecil Forbes officiated. Gerald L. Wisdom announced the Grand that he consider opening one on Abaco. And children, Rudolph “RJ” Rashad, Wellington Interment was in Sand Banks Public Cem- Opening of Price Busters in its new location so the first Price Busters outside Nassau was Jr., Mataieo and Dondre Pinder, Leonardo etery. at the traffic light in the old Barclays Bank opened on October 2, 2003, in Flamingo and Lavardo Darville, Nelliesha Roberts, He is survied by his mother Verlande building. Wisdom said that this business be- Plaza in Marsh Harbour. Now there are fif- Lavisco and Latonia King, Shakita and Benjamin; father Lukener “Luc” Francois; gan when his career as an athelete in Track teen stores all over The Bahamas. Of course, Valincia Wright; nieces Regina Saunders, brother Rubin-Love Francois; grandmother and Field came to an end. Although he has Mr. Wisdom said with a conspiritorial grin, Norine Murray, Trissa, Wendy, Nadine, Antionette Benjamin; grandfather Vernae enjoyed successful careers in both the bank- “This is the ideal location. We sit at the only Janet, Donna, Roslyn and Tracey Cooper, Benjamin; aunts; uncles; cousins; and many ing and the insurance fields, it is in retail that traffic light outside Nassau and Grand Enid McDermott, Margarita Munnings, other relatives. he makes his mark today. Originally from Bahama.” Cathrine Davis, Cetal and Muriel Curry, Nassau, Mr. Wisdom bought property on Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 7 Geneva Roberts and Alene Johnson; neph- Abaco about 10 to 12 years ago, property p.m. Monday through Saturday and Noon to 5 that he is now developing into a housing com- p.m. on Sundays, the store features a variety of munity in the Turtle Rocks area near Liesure housewares, beauty aids, footwear, televisions OCEAN BLUE PROPERTIESTIESTIES Lee in Central Abaco. and other electronics, paper goods, cosmetics, Sales, Rentals and Property Management If that wasn’t enough to occupy this busy cleaning products, toys and over-the-counter man’s time, a friend who owns the Price drugs all at great “price busting” prices. G.P.O. Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas Buster’s franchise in The Bahamas suggested Telephone 1-561-656-9708 • Telephone/Fax 1-242-365-4636 E-mail: [email protected] • www.oceanblueproperties.com ON GREEN TURTLE CAY: New! Prime water front commercial / Well Done Drilling Services 14 lots across from Atlantic Ocean with residential location in the town of New waterfront on Inner White Sound. ½ acre Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay. Site of Specializing in and up. Starting at $78,650 take-away restaurant plus two bedrooms and two baths; kitchenette and great Quiet waterfront on Black Sound. Well Drilling: Water Wells, Drainage Wells, Septic Disposal Wells room. Private deck. Furnished two story Excellent storm protection. 1.35 acres. building. Near public dock. Views of Trenching: Trenching for underground utility services 125' dock. Close to bonefish flats and water from both floors. $350,000 plus Gillam Bay beach. $650,000 Piling Holes: Piling Holes for home foundations and utility poles planted 2% to close A jewel of a home with pool set high on Excavator Rental: Specialized Excavator Foundation Drilling A perfect site on White Sound. 2 a bluff overlooking the Sea of Abaco. bedroom 2 bath main house with deck for home foundations in sand and Excavator Digging One acre. Stunningly landscaped with and porch. Boathouse and 2 Whalers. wooden decks and walkways. Six Guest cottage with one bedroom and one Seawater Reverse Osmosis Systems: 350GPD to 200,000GPD building set in “pod” arrangement. 3 bath. Waterfront on the Sea of Abaco. bedrooms, 3 ½ baths. Wicker and rattan Only accessible by boat. Needs work. We serve all of Abaco including the cays furniture. A/C throughout. Satellite TV. $660,000 ONO $1.98 million plus 7% to close Two inland lots 1/3 acre each located Call us today for a free consultation Three ½ acre lots within 5 minute walk within walking distance of Coco Bay of public dock, waterfront and Green Beach and Ocean Beach. Good elevation. Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Turtle Club $60-$70,000 each B$90,000 each firm North End: Stunning, furnished 3 bed 2 Ph: (242) 367-4842 Four unit income producing building with bath home with fireplace. 125' on views of Coco Bay and dock. $700,000 Atlantic Ocean. 35' elevation. plus 7% to close. Commanding views of the ocean. Spacious screened-in porch. One acre. Two bedroom one bath basically $1.32 million plus 7% to close furnished home with large deck and view of Coco Bay. Just steps away from Hilltop lot 200' by 300' offering views beautiful Coco Bay Beach. 18,000 gallon of the Sea of Abaco and Coco Bay. Large rain water tank. Basement. Garage. Good mature trees. B$360,000 elevation. 1/3 acre. B $398,000 firm Motivated Seller! Brand new two MUNJACK CAY: bedroom two full bath home located within five minutes walk of Coco Bay 1/4 acre on Atlantic Ocean. 125' Beach and Ocean Beach. Central A/C. frontage. $183,000 gross 40 x 32. Tile floors; porch and deck. ABACO MAIN LAND: Fully landscaped with white picket fence. 100' x 200' on the Sea of Abaco. Near 9 ft. high ceilings throughout. Centrally Fire Road. B$59,000 located near public dock; beaches and a major resort. Perfect for first time buyers 110' x 200' on Sea of Abaco. New nearly or retirees! B$325,000 gross finished home 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom. Near Fire Road B$177,000 New! Spacious two bedroom two bath UNDER CONTRACT: furnished home on the beach at beautiful Gillam Bay. Excellent rental history. Lot 11 Coco Bay $70,800 gross Within one mile from historic New Treehouse No. 2 Bluff Harbour Plymouth and two miles from two major Seabreeze Cottage, Ocean Beach resorts. A/C in bedrroms. Full kitchen Waterfront lot, Settlement Creek, Green with separate dining room. Laundry Turtle Creek room. 135’ on beach. 19,735 sq. ft. of property. $850,000 gross Lot No. 4 Bight O Bay Beach $360,000 plus 7% to close New! 112’ x 200’ ocean front lot on north end of island. Outstanding ocean Lot 3 Coco Bay veiws. Reef is close enough to swim to. Coady Point, Bluff Harbour $495,000 plus 7% to close JanuaryMarch 1, 15, 2005 2005 The The Abaconian Abaconian Page Page 15 B 15 B FROM COLDWELL BANKER LIGHTBOURN REALTY

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Treasure Cay, Abaco- “New Exclusives” -Luxury Sweetings Village-# Homes 5224-Two bed/2bath NEW EXCLUSIVE 1400 sq ft island beauty, immaculate condition. Excellent elevation. Built in 2 and has lovely view the Sea of Abaco. Luxury Home “A”, features 3 Luxury Home “B”, Features $325,000 bedrooms/3.5baths, 12’ ceilings,and 4 bedrooms, 4.5baths, 14’ custom made kitchen cabinets. Also ceilings, and custom made features a study, and 2 car garage. – kitchen cabinets. Boasts of a $3,400,000 study, and a 2 car garage. $3,700,000 These two superbly built, luxury homes, feature the finest in craftsmanship. Beautiful and strong, these two Sweetings Village-# Treasure Cay beauties are immaculate, beautifully 5225- Brand new New Exclusive decorated, and tastefully furnished. These homes are 2bed/2bath concrete residence. Elevated a waiting on the buyer who want the very best in life. comprises of approx Precisely positioned on gorgeous beachfront property, 1000 sq ft. Also inclu both fine structures, demand the glorious view of the hobby room and turquoise water, and powder white sandy beach. Nicely outside decking landscaped and brand new, they are awaiting their lucky $230,000. owner! Don’t delay and miss your opportunity to own ‘A Perfect Paradise’! CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT

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Marsh Harbour –New Price- Marsh Harbour-# 5220-Large Dundas Town- Man-O-War-#5234-This home #5222-Property situated Sandy Point -#5072- This 1 ½ story #5205- 4 bedroom 2bath house on Parcel of property 100’ X consist of 3bed/3 ½ bath.. Modern in prime location running 135’ on Don Mackay Blvd. Prime area for a home is located on a pretty powder 270’ with two concrete kitchen, laundry room and the waterfront. Fixer upper situated white beach. This home consists of commercial venture. 26,513 sq. ft of warehouses, would be ideal property. Great central location.- living area. Features a dock with on property. Views of the harbour 3bed/2bath, utility garage and boat for certain commercial $206,000 PRICED TO SELL boat shed and a boat lift Call for and Sea of Abaco. $125,000 house. Great area for bone fishing, adventure. Property fenced in. and deep sea fishing. Call today for more details. more details. NEW EXCLUSIVE NEW SOLD NEW PRICE

Marsh Harbour- #5105 Duplex Guana Cay- “SUMMERWIND”-#5038- Boat Harbour #5203-Great Marsh Harbour-#5150 Harbour front Marsh Harbour-#5219- Vacant available for sale. Each side - 2bed/2bath home with central A/C, close Guana Cay-#Vacant property property on Pelican Shores. Lovely properety comprises of approx 1.25 2beds/1bath with open floor walk to beach. Great rental potential featuring water on both sides. parcel runs 172’ on the harbour and acres.Could serve as residential or plan Furnished and well- through nearby resort, with right to use Accessible by boat only. THIS consists of more than an acre of commercial property. Call today for resorts amenities. Perfect for that vacation property. Features a 3 bed/3.5 bath kept.!-$260,000 LOT WON’T LAST LONG! more details. get-away.-$260,000 $198,000 house with covered carport. This ______prime piece of property is unique and rare. Could have a commercial •Man-O-War- vacant interior lot in town, close to amenities-$17,500-UNDER CONTRACT venture possibility. Room for •Man-O-War – vacant interior lots, close to Atlantic Beach, and close to restaurants, grocery stores, expansion Lots of potential. - etc. $120,000 $1,750,000 •Long Beach- Beautiful area featuring gorgeous white beach. All lots approx. ¼ acre, and have beach access. Financing available. Call today. •Sand Banks – vacant property on main highway to Treasure Cay. Large parcels, and sea views. •Bahama Coral Island- vacant property in Bahama Coral Island, financing available, Call for details. •Treasure Cay- Canal Lots in desirable location, sea views, great buy-UNDER CONTRACT •Boat Harbour Guana Cay- vacant water front property accessible by boat only, not much available in this area- UNDER CONTRACT •Cabbage Point- 5 acres parcels on the SC Bootle highway, financing available –Call today for details Marsh Harbour-#5106. Great opportunity. •Marsh Harbour- Vacant property on Key Club Road approx 0.7 acres, features elevations. $92,000 Established commercial complex. Currently PagePage 1616 BB TheThe Abaconian Abaconian MarchJanuary 1, 15,2005 2005 34 Deported Following Immigration Swoop By Richard E. Fawkes work permit. mian employees, when they heard their co- hiring people who are not legal. Bahamas Immigration officers, assisted Kandy Pinder, manager of Abaco Big workers had been arrested, decided to leave “I would prefer to hire Bahamians rather by the Police and the Defence department, Bird chicken farm, said the bus was stopped work with the exception of one or two. She than pay the $300 work permit renewal,” swooped down upon places in the Marsh near the airport on its way to the farm. She hoped to re-open on Friday. he said, “but the Bahamians have lost the Harbour area on February 10 which they was at the immigration office because one Another employer, Jeff Harding, just work ethic. They would work two or three considered likely to expose foreign nation- of her female employees picked up was born happened to be at the Immigration office days and then stay home. But the private als illegally in the country. By 5 p.m. they in The Bahamas. The mother of ten, whose for an interview to renew the work permits sector must also do what it could do to help were organizing the transport of “around 13-year-old daughter was waiting for news of two of his employees, both Haitians. Bahamians get back the work ethic so we 34 persons” eligible for deportation to the of her outside, was arrested on the farm’s “I understand and support what Immi- don’t have to rely on Haitians because it is police station to await transfer to Nassau bus. gration is doing here today,” said Mr. really out of hand now.” according to an immigration official. “She was not an employee,” explained Harding, who operates Harding’s Property Mr. Harding had just paid $600 to re- No official statement was issued by the Ms. Pinder, “but had come to fill in for a Management which specializes in landscap- new the work permits of his landscaping local immigration office, headed by relative. The Haitians have this habit of ing and maintenance. “This situation on foreman, who has been in The Bahamas Frederick Bonaby, on a day that began with sending someone to fill in for them when Abaco has been blown out of proportion,” since 1986, and his head painter. persons, mostly Haitians, being appre- they cannot come to work.” The woman Mr. Harding said, “and the private sector As to those released from custody, an hended in such places as the Abaco Big Bird allegedly does not have resident status or a must help the government to solve it. Those Immigration officer who said his depart- chicken farm bus and the Guana Cay ferry work permit. people who are here illegally must go back. ment was still processing apprehended per- boat as well as in The Mud and Pigeon Pea Ms. Pinder said her farm operations were We cannot go to Haiti and do what they are sons after 5 p.m. would only say that a few areas. The action, referred to by one police closed down for the day because the Baha- doing here. And the private sector must stop had been released. officer as “spot checks, not raids” came in the context of similar apprehensions in Nassau. The Immigration office in the Marsh Brokers Harbour port building, which ironically is Anne Albury across the street from The Mud which is the largest illegally constructed immigrant Marcellus Roberts ghetto in Abaco, was a beehive of activity (242) 365-8538 Ph as relatives and friends of those arrested (242) 365-8587 Ph/Fax milled around outside to know the fate of their loved ones, and in some cases to bring Member them food. Treasure Cay Properties - Offered by Treasure Cay Specialists Among them were two girls aged eight and 13 in school uniforms, whose mothers NEW! NEW! NEW! LEEWARD BEACH ESTATE were in custody. Call for more information and prices “Trident”/”Turquoise Seas” You cannot be more “on “I want to see my mother,” said the 13- the beach” than in this special home. Offering 3 bed year-old with tears in her eyes. Her mother, 1. CARLETON LANDING Newest opportunity canal / 3 1/2 bath in the main house with detached garage who had 10 children ranging in age from front condo and cottage units with available boat / bed / bath / attic plus storage. Vast deck oceanside 19 to two, was picked up on the farm bus. slips with widow’s walk. WOW! $2,520,000 She said the other under-age children were 2. PALM BAY Townhouse units in protected harbour “Cross Winds” Split level CBS home extra large lot with social services personnel who had in- with boat slips tervened after the arrest. across from 2 beach greenways. Private. Master bed/ The eight-year-old who was with her six- 3. TREASURE LANDING Condo units on interior bath suite upstairs. Lower level 2 bed / 2 bath, cozy year-old brother said her mother was picked property with direct beach access living room/ kitchen/ dining/ utility. Apartment annex 1 bed/ 1 bed, living kitchen, enclosed patio. up in Pigeon Pea. Her mother had eight ROYAL PALM children. Plus! Plus! Plus! $984,000 Canal Front Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool Even some Bahamian employers were at SANDPIPER BEACH Phase I 2 bed / 2 bathSOLD -24 ft. wide slip w/ 2 large the Immigration office to prove Haitian docks, very special condo w/ many features “Point of View” 3 bed/ 2 1/2 bath CBS split level employees had proper work permits. open concept home with cathedral ceilings and Clint Sawyer of Marsh Harbour, who MUST SEE $430,500 skylights. Lower level including living/ dining/ owns a construction company, said one of ATLANTIS kitchen/ den and master bedroom suite accesses his employees was picked up at the airport Canal Front Condos with on-site Pool large ocean-side deck with Beach Beach and more while dropping off someone for a flight. Bldg 4 Downstairs 2 bed / 2 bath, w/ boat slip and Beach. Upstairs bedrooms each with own entry and He had gone to the office to bring the man’s stsorage shed $296,400 sun deck. MOTIVATED SELLER $1722,000 MARINERS COVE CASUARINA BEACH/OCEAN BOULEVARD Rotary Club Raises Townhouse Condos with on-site Tennis and Pool Funds for ECC Marina View 1 bed / 1 SOLDbath $113,000 “Another World” This name gives you an idea of this special family island beach home. 5 bed/ 5 bath The power to leverage money is what BEACH VILLA SUBDIVISION CBS house on world reknown Treasure Cay beach helps civic clubs on Abaco be so effec- Garden location 2 bed/ 2 bath $181,500 with many features/ extras including a van and golf tive. Thanks to the generosity of The TREASURE HOUSES cart. A real “MUST SEE” $1,292,000 Windermere Rotary Club (located near Ocean front luxury units with lagoon pool/waterfall Orlando, Florida) and through the spon- SOLD GALLEON BAY CANAL / ESTATES 2 bed / 2 bath octagonal house, front row location sorship of the Rotary Club of Abaco a “Safe Harbour” Canal front with excellent elevation. with wrap-around deck oceanside $450,000 $3,000 gift of money destined to help Octagonal 825± sq. ft. garage / efficiency guest build a playground and safe driveway for ROCK POINT house with plans for main house. Dock with Every Child Counts has grown to Apartment four-plex, 2 storey CBS building, each power in place. Must see. $405,000 $10,500. That’s because the Rotary Gov- level has 2 full apartments with 2 bed, 1 bath, erning District for the Windermere Club “Seaductress” / “Harbour’s Edge” Modern CBS 3 bed/ living/dining/kitchen. Great rental investment. 3 bath home including private entry suite, pool, pledged to match the $3,000 and Rotary MUST SEE! $350,000 International pledged the rest. Bringing detached 2 car garage Exceptional location and the good news to the Rotary Club of BAHAMA BEACH CLUB view. Many more features, must see to appreciate. Abaco were several members of the New luxury condominium project on Treasure Cay NEW PRICE $899,000 + 14% closing Windermere Club who flew in to take a Beach. 3 bed / 3 bath / Den / Lanai / on-site pool WINDWARD BEACH ESTATES look at the plans drawn up by staff of and many other features Starting at $602,250 “Sea Star” built as a retiree’s dream house, this com- Every Child Counts and to enjoy an Plus 14% closing fortable spacious home has 2 bed / 2 bath with cozy evening of hospitality at the Tuesday living/dining/kitchen. Also enclosed porch, carport, evening meeting held at Anglers’ Res- SOLD utility room. Lush garden w/ picket fence. Package taurant at the Abaco Beach Resort. VACANT LOTS AVALABLE shows lots of TLC. $370,000 • Casuarina Beach/Ocean Blvd. ocean front “Bahama Sunset” Canal front two storey CBS home 1 acre+/- Beginning at $800,000 with 141 ft. water frontage with dock. Upper level Don’t Drink • Canal Front Beginning at $150,000 has living’dining’kitchen’ den with mater suite and • Golf Course / Interior Beginning at $35,000 SOLD and Drive large covered deck. Downstairs 1 bed/ 1 bath/ living also large garage/ workshop. Unique property with fantastic sunset view as well as sunrise ocean view. $950,000 Treasure Cay has one of the world's best Beaches, Golf Course, Tennis, full service Marina, just naming a few amenities. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information - We not only sell here, we live here and love it. For further details and pictures visit our web page at http://www.treasurecayrealestate.com Mailing address: P.O. Box AB22183, Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas • E-mail: [email protected] JanuaryMarch 1, 15, 2005 2005 The The Abaconian Abaconian Page Page 17 B17 B

ever been to Haiti was a few years ago when Four Accidents Cause Batelco Problems Gray From Page 1 she went to wrap up the affairs of her Bahamians and Haitians, especially with mother, who was killed in a plane crash respect to the building of illegal communi- while on her way from The Bahamas to ties, the regularizing of the status of per- Haiti. sons born here of Haitian parentage and “I don’t know any other country but The what to do about those who are here ille- Bahamas,” she said. “But during the whole gally. time I was in school, from when I was five Passionate voices were raised on both until I was 18, if you sit next to a Bahamian, sides, with Mr. Gray appealing to Bahami- they would start saying things like, ‘Haitians ans to be sensitive and humane, while trust- stink; why don’t you go back to Haiti?’“ ing his government to move decisively to Ms. Etienne has been a de facto inter- solve the problems with an “action plan” preter for Creole-speaking farm workers they were putting in place. and English-speaking Bahamian officials One of those speaking out was Katie including Mr. Gray when he met with the Etienne, 20, a resident of Bahama Star Farm workers earlier that day, since the farm who was born in The Bahamas but does not closed in early January. This is the destruction caused by a driver of a self-drive car which came around a curve yet have her Bahamian citizenship docu- She was so accustomed to being spoken at the Treasure Cay airport too fast. Although the driver escaped serious injury, he left ments. “If you must hate me because my to in a derogatory manner by Bahamians the power pole in several pieces, three transformers trashed and the phone service between parents were Haitians, and I’m sorry but I that when North Abaco Administrator Abaco and Grand Bahama disrupted. The crash resulted in electrical power and all love my parents, then keep it to yourself Donald Cash and NEMA Coordinator Jack communication services disrupted at the ariport for three days. Later that same weekend because I don’t want to hear it anymore,” Thompson spoke to her after the farm’s clo- two incidents near Crossing Rocks, a head-on collison and a bush fire, took out three- she said, in a moving cry from the heart to sure about how things were and how they quarters of a mile of fiber optic cable, disrupting Batelco’s phone service through Sandy those in the audience who consider them- could help, she was pleasantly taken aback, Point to Nassau. The exposed cable was slated to be buried but the trenching machine selves native Bahamians. but slightly suspicious of their motives. was diverted to Andros. The same weekend a truck snagged a cable near the Marsh Ms. Etienne said the only time she had “This is different,” she mused. Harbour airport, disrupting phone and airline reservation service. Ready Mix Concrete Affordable Reliable Prices start at $120.00 per yd. Free Delivery ROCK $33 ton (imported) 3/4” and pea rock SAND $35 ton (imported) Installation Available in 200-800 GPD SC Compact 1000-1500 GPD SC Standard Delivery from Treasure Cay Abaco by: to Bahama Palm Shores Marine, Residential, and PROFESSIONAL Superior Warranty Coverage Commercial Systems from SERVICES LTD. Highest Quality Components AIR COMPRESSOR 150 to 10,000 Gallons per Day (242) 366-0112 Wide Range of Options AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL RO Parts Hope Town 4675 N. US 1 Abaco’s cornerstone to construction. Visit our modern facility on the Murphy Town & Supplies SK Watermakers Ft. Pierce, FL water front beside Parker’s Landing 34946 (772) 489-0852 www.skwatermakers.com CALL US TODAY FOR QUOTES PH: 367-2891 FAX: 367-2892 Classified Advertisements Houses and Land - For Rent and For Sale

Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 PROPERTY AND HOUSES PROPERTY & HOUSES Picture and 4 lines $25 RENTAL HOUSES Additional lines at $2 per line FOR SALE FOR SALE AND APARTMENTS Display classified $18 per column inch Lubbers Quarters beaut iful home across from Guana Cay - brand new island apts. with harbour We can take the photo within the Marsh Tilloo Cut with 2 kings / 2 baths / queen loft. Harbour area or use your photo. www.abacorealtor.com views, 2 bed/1 bath, full kitchens, TV, VCR. Gorgeous view, convenient location, private boat $900 / week, discount for extended stay. 242- Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Ph: 242-367-2365 slip, central A/C, turn key, rental history. By 365-5082 or 904-982-2762 Cell: 242-357-6638 owner 242-366-0266 PROPERTY & HOUSES E-Mail: [email protected] www.abacohomeforsale.com Hope Town Specialist. A collection of upscale FOR SALE Great Location! Great Price! homes with pools, private docks, etc., ideal for Marsh Harbour 3 bed/2bath newly refurbished special occasions, reunions, honeymoons. Hope Wonderful Guana Cay OCEAN FRONT home on high ground. New roof, tongue and Town Hideaways 242-366-0224 or home. Immaculate and easy care 2 bed/2 groove cypress on interior walls and ceilings, hopetown.com LIVE YOUR DREAM AT bath with big picture windows and stunning 20’ x 40’ cement porch/patio. Over one acre beachfront terrace. Extremely well built fenced with fruit orchard of grapefruit, orange, Lubbers Quarters vacation rentals, secluded, with an enchanting garden and high-end tangerine and lime trees. Well and city water. privately owned coastal cottage, 15 min. boat neighbourhood. Very well priced at This tropical paradise a steal at $250,000. Call ride from Marsh Harbour. $795,000. 367-5503 or 357-6561 www.abacoseaside.com Also listed is the owner’s BAYFRONT Treasure Cay, nice 2 br. 2 bath, fully furnished Island Property Management Enjoy the life style you deserve . . . lot. Unique opportunity to capitalize on ground floor unit at Sand Dollar condo Nice Waterfront lots with private boat slips the spectacular sunsets, great fishing and pool and beach. By owner. 365-8499, US 540- Vacations Rentals in a secure gated community deepwater dockage sheltered from the NE starting at $325,000 721-6786, 540-885-1459, e-mail blows. Excellent value at $339,900. Either Call 242-367-4151 or Fax 367-4152 [email protected] $299,500 www.greatabacoclub.com holding is available individually but act now and both prime properties can be RENTAL HOUSES yours. Julie Farrington & Leslie Sawyer Approx 4.5 acres - 140’ x 1500’ Road to sea AND APARTMENTS P.O. Box AB-22758 • Green Turtle Cay • Abaco at Hill Creek. Mostly high land. Overlooking Tel: (242) 365-4695 or 365-4047 Treasure Cay and Guana Cay, just north of BAHAMAS VACATIONS 100+ private Out email: [email protected] Sandra Evans www.go-abacos.com/ipm Leisure Lee. Possibility of adjoining similar Island homes, resorts, villas for rent. Free list- tracts. For sale by owner. $100,000 Non-nego. BRI, CIPS ing. Call 1-800-462-2426 Phone 356-7848 or 324-1328 Licensed Broker http://www.bahamasvacations.com Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, rentals Bill Thorndycraft Great Abaco Club - luxury vacation rentals Buying? Selling? and sales, Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- Buyer Specialist with all resort amenities. Ph. 242-367-4151 Need Qualified Help? 366-0224 or fax 242-366-0434. On the internet www.GreatAbacoClub.com at www.hopetown.comLittle Harbour 100’ x Green Turtle Cay home, fully furnished, 2 A low cost ad like this 209’ building site approx. 300’ from ocean, bed/ 2 bath on 1.5 acre penninsula with deck minutes to Winding Bay. Call owner 242-366- overlooking Sea of Abaco $2200 per month. 365- can bring fast results 3507 4226 Call 367-3202 Fax 367-3201 PagePage 1818 BB TheThe Abaconian Abaconian MarchJanuary 1, 15,2005 2005 said that a murder case is never closed, but placed under a large blue bucket and at the Cays From Page 6 there had been insufficient evidence to bring School From Page 12 sign for off, the bucket was lifted and all charges against anyone. A member of the mended GTC residents for living in racial excitement broke loose as the crabs made audience suggested that the crime scene had Ann has grown all the plants herself and harmony and suggested that we are an ex- their way to the edge of the designated circle been cleaned too soon after the murder, run the stall but she was disappointed that ample to our country. After his very inter- amongst much cheering and encourage- therefore the evidence was destroyed. she did not have the number of plants esting address he opened the floor to a ques- ment. One serious crab racer soon worked ASP Miller heard that, in general, the pub- she would like to have had as half her tion and answer session. out a strategy as I heard him say, “The trick lic is often frustrated when dealing with the plants were destroyed in the hurricanes Concerns that were voiced included un- is to put your money on a little crab be- police. People are reluctant to call the po- and she had to scramble to get plants derage drinking and unlicensed drivers, cause the big ones are too slow!” lice or give information for fear of reper- ready for the flea market. This avid gar- parking in the street, the lack of parking It is so nice that this event each year not cussions and the indifferent attitude of the dener was also selling her home grown spaces, the need for transportation for our only achieves its goal of raising much police. organic veggies. local police officer, the need for Officer needed funds for the school, but it also The problem of hiring illegal immigrants There was plenty of fun for the children Ferguson to be on the island all day long and brings enjoyment to so many people who was also brought to the attention of Mrs. at the Pirate Bean Bag toss where they en- the number of unsolved crimes. ASP Miller look forward to the day out. It is obvious McKenzie. While we have no immigrant joyed trying out their throwing skills to get suggested that a local effort be made to pro- by looking around on the ferry going back communities on GTC, the individuals find the bag through the skull and cross bones. vide the officer with a golf cart as the police to Marsh Harbour what a lovely day people their way over each day looking for work. Many a child was delighted with their win- jeep was destroyed in Hurricane Jeanne. He have had. You can see it in their happy faces The meeting was attended by a cross sec- nings on the Take a Chance. informed the group of the penalties for serv- and as you watch them excitedly showing tion of the community. Information book- What I got most fun out of watching were ing alcohol to minors and for obstructing off and comparing their newly acquired lets on forming a community crime watch the crab races which were held every half traffic. In response to comments and ques- “treasures.” group were passed out. ASP Miller urged that hour. After paying their money to procure tions concerning what seems to be a lack of Still feeling very elated by the great suc- the people help the police by reporting crime a crab for the race the hopeful participants interest on the part of the police in follow- cess of this past weekend, Ms. Janes is al- and sharing information. Deacon Livingston pored over the crab cage selecting which ing up on complaints, he urged that a report ready looking forward to next year’s event Bodie closed the meeting with a prayer. of the humourously decorated crabs they be made. which will mark the 20th year of the Man-O- In response to questions about the un- thought looked like a winner. When it was time for the race, all the selected crabs were War flea markets and she hopes that they solved murder of Jeanne Sands, he re- will keep on getter better and better each year. sponded that he was not on Abaco at the time, but allowed Sgt. Johnson to comment. She BAHAMAS DEVELOPMENT BANK

JOB VACANCY - Administrative Assistant

A job vacancy exists for an Administrative Assistant at the Bahamas Develpment Bank, Marsh Harbour, Abaco.

Duties includes, inter alia, the following:

Performing the duties of a receptionist, filing, record keeping (log books), and assist with all administrative and clerical duties of the Branch.

The applicant must be a high school graduate with a good command of the English language, very reliable and able to work with little supervision.

Interested persons are to apply in writing to the Manager, Bahamas Development Bank P.O.Box AB-20956 Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas no later than 15th March, 2005

ABABABAAACOCOCO Port Department You can now find your Public Notice favourite newspaper TO ALL BONEFISHNG GUIDES The Tribune Nassau and Bahama Islands’ Leading Newspaper Registration of Bonefishing Boats and and your favourite magazines Certification of Boat Masters under the Boat Registration Act of 1991 at these great locations: MAN-O-WAR GROCERY It has been brought to this Department’s attention that many of the BUDS & BLOOM Bonefishing Guides in the Abacos have been conducting fishing THE CHEMIST SHOPPE trips without the proper registration or license to do so. HIT MUSIC & VIDEO ISLAND PHARMACY Please be advised that all Bonefishing Guides must hold a Class PRICE RIGHT GROCERY STORE “B” Boat License and no boat may ply for hire without the proper SHELL MARSH HARBOUR SERVICE STATION registration issued from the Port Department to do so. TEXACO QUALITY STAR Your compliance in these matters is greatly appreciated as any VERNON’S GROCERY - HOPE TOWN Bonefishing Guide that is found without a valid certificate of BAHAMAS FAMILY MARKET registration and an unlicensed master will be PROSECUTED. K & S AUTO SERVICE LTD SOLOMON’S SUPERCENTER Captain Cyril A. Roker LOWE’S FOOD STORE - GREEN TURTLE CAY Port Administrator SEA SPRAY RESORT AND MARINA JanuaryMarch 1, 15, 2005 2005 The The Abaconian Abaconian Page Page 19 B 19 B

pany won the bid, adding, “We had all the trees five days after uprooting them. The K & S Auto Service and A & P Auto Rental Big Cay From Page 1 equipment and were ready to go if we had department has provided the company with businesses in Marsh Harbour, said Big Cat a 13-minute instructional video to help him was hired by American Bridge to work on and controlled by a man employed by a pri- won the bid.” He said Big Cat will be using five tractors and his team carry out the job effectively, he the recently opened port facility, and by Pe- vate security firm. He and a co-worker ro- said, with the minimal risk of contagion. ter de Savary for his Abaco Club on Wind- tate to staff the gate for a total of 12 hours on the job with one stand-by machine they are having shipped in over the weekend. They “We’ve been told to pressure-wash all ing Bay project. each day. He was instructed to allow onto vehicles and equipment with detergent that “We worked 14 months at Winding Bay,” the farm only persons with written permis- are awaiting some attachments for the other two tractors they will put into operation on contains ammonia before removing them he beamed, “and we hope to work on the sion from the Department of Agriculture or from the farm,” he said, “and the workers Bakers Bay project too,” he said, referring the government Administrator for North the 3,700-acre farm. “We expect to be fully operational within have to be careful to thoroughly wash their to the controversial 500-acre Passerine golf Abaco, Donald Cash. hands and feet.” course, marina and residential project on the Big Cat won the bid against two Abaco and two weeks,” Mr. Albury said, “with five pieces of equipment and about eight work- “We started five years ago with a back- northern end of Great Guana Cay, which two Nassau companies. It has been reported that hoe and a dump truck,” he said, “now we some residents are urging the government not other bids were closer to $1 million. ers, including equipment operators and help- ers. Our goal is to clear an average of 100 have 14 pieces of equipment. We do any kind to approve because they believe it will be “We believe we could complete the job at of earthmoving job from land clearing to rock detrimental to the cay’s ecology. that price within the six-month deadline the acres per day.” Mr. Albury said they were instructed by sand excavation.” government has set,” Mr. Albury said, in Mr. Albury, who runs the family-owned attempting to explain why he thought his com- the Department of Agriculture to burn the

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Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $9 Picture and 4 lines $25 COMMERCIAL SERVICES MERCHANDISE WANTED BOATS AND MARINE Additional lines at $2 per line ITEMS FOR SALE I buy wooden cabinets with shallow drawers. Display classified $18 per column inch Call Rick 367-2884 We can take the photo within the Marsh Big CaCaBig t Equipment Rentals: Backhoe, D3 Tractor, Harbour area or use your photo. Payloader, Dump Truck VEHICLES FOR SALE Call 242-367-2677 Fax 242-367-3677 Services: Land clearing, Trenching Foundations 93 Chevrolet S10 4-wheel drive. $6500 Please COMMERCIAL SERVICES Fill, rock and sand call 366-2803

For all your vertical and mini-blind needs con- Fax: 242-367-2464 94 Dodge Caravan Good condition $6500. tact Sidney Albury at 367-2091 or 367-2031. Tel: 242-367-2655 • 367-5250 Please call 366-2803 Sales and Service Cell #: 477-5322 • 359-6839 02 Ford Focus Station Wagon, red, low miles, Bahamian Homemade Jam - guava, mango, radio. auto, air, elec window. Like new. 17’ Proline CC, 1996, 2004 Yamaha 90 HP, seagrape, cherry, plum, tomato, etc. $15,900 Call 365-8188 nice run about boat for the Sea of Abaco, Handcrafted Strawwork Come and see our includes trailer. DUTY PAID $11,500 Call display. Call 367-2649 Island PharPharIsland macymacymacy EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 305-451-5751 or 305-942-3597 Prescriptions • Testing Beauty Supplies • Vitamins 17’ Boston Whaler and trailer $7500 Please SUPPLY DEPOT Ricardo Miller, call 366-2803 Hotel, Restaurant & Commercial Supplies Pharmacist Over 1000 Items in Stock Hours 8:30 am - 6 p.m. Blue Warehouse on S.C. Bootle Hwy. Sundays 9 am - 12 Noon Ph:/Fax: (242) 367-2128 Ph/Fax 367-2544 Cell 554-8183 Dove Plaza, Marsh Harb. For sale or hire 1997 Case 4-wheel drive 580L Guardian Angel Security Company backhoe, low hours, 2 buckets, new hydraulic Securing Life and Property MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 24” auger w/ quick disconnect, forklift attach- 24’ Pursuit 2470 WA (walk around) 1998, • 24 Hr. Security Guards • Body Guards ment. New back tires, front 85%. Profession- includes Garmin GPS with map card, 20 gal • Money Escort • Mobile Patrol, etc. 2 rebuilt 20 KW generators $6900 each. 2 new ally maintained with new chrome exhaust mani- fresh water tank, CD player, foul weather 12’ utility trailers w/ 3’ sides and ramp $3950 fold, muffler and exhaust pipe. Beautiful! DUTY curtains, 1998 225 HP Yamaha (250 hrs.). P.O. Box AB 20156 Tel 242-367-5187 each. Contact Randy Key at 367-2674 or 359- PAID Price $44,000 firm. Hire with operator DUTY PAID. Price as is $35,000 Contact 365- 6081 $125/ hr. local area 366-2284 9 am - 5 pm 4045 Cherokee EMPLOYMENT 25’ Mako with twin Evinrudes, Bimini top and DINGHY BOAT WANTED s/s frame, two v-berths, portable potty, s/s rod Tropical Souvenirs PPORTUNITIES holders, dive flat form, large cooler, portable Straw Baskets • Shirts • Hats shower, fish station, etc. Please call 365-8028, Real Estate Sales Agent Wanted Wanted: Dinghy or boat under 12’, fiberglass. Casual Wear • Gifts • Souvenirs 477-5171 Located Don MacKay Blvd. and Airport Marsh Harbour Call 357-6806 between 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Phone 367-2431 • Marsh Harbour Damianos Real Estate Company wishes to em- Mon - Sat 7:30 - 5 • Sun 10 - 5 ploy for their Marsh Harbour, Abaco office a BOATS AND MARINE Visa and MasterCard Accepted licensed, experienced and reputable Sales Agent. ITEMS FOR SALE The successful applicant must have exceptional phone and communication skills, be self-motivated, enthusiastic and be prepared to work as B’s Sunrise part of a team. If you feel like joining our innovative and suc- Souvenirs • Cuban Cigars • Casual Clothing 25’ Boston Whaler, walk-around cabin, 2 150 cessful company, please forward your resume T-Shirts • Venus Swimwear • Jewelry HP Johnsons, low hour engines, well to [email protected] or fax to (242) 362- Children’s Clothing and lots more ... maintained, new Bimini, VHF, stereo, 4730. Located in Simmon’s Plaza next to Snack Shack 16’ Flats boat includes trailer, pole, seats, fishfinder. Asking $25,000 Call Karl Conrad Mon - Sat • 9 - 5 • Phone: (242) 367-4822 jackplate, and 30 HP motor (only 2 hours) For 365-8141 or Roberts Marine 365-4249 info contact 359-6473 32’ Endeavor Barnacle, DUTY PAID, very good condition, Yanmar, A/C, ref, 1 KW generator, 10’ sailing dinghy. Offered at $23,800 For more info call Don at 262-377-8418 PagePage 2020 BB TheThe Abaconian Abaconian MarchJanuary 1, 15,2005 2005

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Man-O-War Cay - Charming, exquisite, Man-O-War Cay - 3/4 acre sea-to-sea. Man-O-War Cay - Ocean Beach-front. Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - 3 traditional Bahamian home on over 1/4 acre. 1 Elegant 1 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath, 1,220 sq.ft., Superb, beautifully maintained, 3 Bedroom, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home - 1,487 sq.ft. 2 Lots - bedroom, 1 bath in 1,047 sq.ft. Two screened home. 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath guest house. 3,300 Bath 3,300 sq.ft. home on two levels. Wrap- totalling 11,895 sq.ft. Home on Lot 16 - New porches. 249 sq.ft. "Snore Box" with 1/2 bath sq.ft. of decks and porches. Private Dock, around covered and open decks. Fabulous Swimming pool on lot 17. 89' Layalong dock and attached workshop. Crows nest for great Beach. Central A/C, Generator, watermaker ocean views. Central A/C, Generator. with great versatility in sizes of vessels. ocean views. Private boat mooring. Furnished. Beautiful lush sub-tropical landscaping. #AB134 - NEW LISTING $995,000. #AB136 - NEW LISTING $1,178,000 #AB131 - NEW LISTING $475,000. #AB133 - NEW LISTING $1,800,000. Marsh Harbour, Central Cays and South Abaco Chris Derek A. Lee, BRI Man-O-War Cay - "Ceylon's Isle/Rosewood" - Over 3 Acres Sea-to-sea. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,920 Plummer, BRI Abaco District sq.ft. residence. 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath guest complex on beach. 259' of beautiful Sea of Abaco beach. Assistant District Manager Managing Broker Lush landscaping, a myriad of fruit trees. Fully furnished and equipped. Superb Views. Estate Agent Marsh Harbour # AB111 - $3,900,000. Green Turtle Cay Man-O-War Cay Marsh Harbour - Eastern Shores "Endless Summer"- 4 bedroom, 3 bath - 2,700 sq.ft. Home. Private Tel/Fax: (242) 365-4648 Dock with boat lift on the Sea of Abaco. Some of the most Fabulous Panoramic Views in Abaco. Cell: (242) 554-9451 e.mail: Tel: (242) 367-4608 Across the road from Beach. fully Furnished. #AB118 - $1,500,000. [email protected] Cell: (242) 357-6856 Marsh Harbour - "Lightbourn" - Commercial - Almost 2 Acres - Prime Queen Elizabeth VHF - Channel 16 e.mail: [email protected] Drive Location, near stoplight - 3,600 sq.ft. Store or warehouse. # AB - AB99 - $1,400,000. Marsh Harbour - Commercial - over 1/3 Fenced Acre - 2,160 sq.ft. Showroom/Office/ Warehouse Building - Great for service business or wholesaler - Good relocation property for businesses NEW PRICE expanding into Abaco from Nassau or Freeport. AB110 - $290,000.

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Man-O-War Cay - 3 + Acres Sea-to-sea. 2 Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - 2 "Pelican Point" "Casa Sirena" bedroom, 2 bath, 1,920 sq.ft. residence. bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 1,400 sq.ft of living 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath guest complex on beach. space. Private Dock Slip. Superb views of the 259' of beautiful Sea of Abaco beach. Lush Sea of Abaco Fully Furnished and Equipped - Marsh Harbour - Pelican Shores - 3 bedroom, Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - 3 landscaping, a myriad of fruit trees. Good Rental Income Producer. 3 bath home - 1 bedroom, 1 bath garage bedroom, 3 bath, 2,474 sq.ft. Canal Front Fully furnished and equipped. Superb Views. # AB68 - $585,000. apartment - 1 1/2 Acres -private dock with boat- Home - Over 900 sq.ft. of porches and Decks. # AB111 - NEW PRICE $3,900,000 lift - Fabulous Views. - The privacy of a private Two Car Garage. Private dock for 55' boat and island with in town convenience. Furnished. 10,000 # Boat-lift for 25' boat. Fully Furnished Faron Sawyer Kathleen #AB67- NEW PRICE $2,390,000 and Equipped. #AB121- $1,035,000 Estate Agent Albury, BRI Estate Agent John Margot Lee Marsh Harbour Appraiser Cash, BRI, CRS Estate Agent Broker Elbow Cay Man-O-War Cay Tel: (242) 367-5454 Cell: (242) 359 - 6981 Tel/Fax: (242) 366-0700 Treasure Cay e.mail: cell: (242 ) 477-5350 Tel: (242) 365-6156 [email protected] e.mail: Tel/Fax: (242) 365-8467 Fax: (242) 365-6229 [email protected] Cell: (242) 477-5056 e.mail: e.mail: [email protected] [email protected] NEW LISTING "Little Hog Cay" Great Guana Cay, Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay and North Abaco Great Guana Cay -"Plum Loco" - 3 bedroom, 2 bath - 1,228 sq.ft. home - on almost 1/2 acre with 100' of beautiful beachfront. Furnished and fully equipped- #AB97- UNDER CONTRACT Treasure Cay - Brigantine Bay - 6 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath - 5,500 sq.ft. Canal-front home on two levels - 100' Dock with 6' depth, Four car garage. Great family home or Corporate retreat. fully and tastefullyFurnished. #AB120 - $2,290,000. Treasure Cay - Treasure Cay Drive -"Steiner House" - 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath - 2,200 sq.ft. home on two levels - upper level deck - almost 1/2 Acre - Good Sea of Abaco Views. Short stroll to beach. Great family home. fully Furnished. #AB116 - $925,000. Sand Banks Creek - "Dannie's Den" - 2 bedroom, 2 bath new home + 80' Waterfront - Almost 1 1/2 "B-Team" wooded acres. - Private Dock - # AB73 - $355,000. PRIVATE ISLANDS Sea of Abaco - "Cornish Cay" - 38 Acre private Island - 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence, 2 Guest Treasure Cay - Galleon Bay - 4 Bedroom, 3 Northern Abaco Cays - 20 acre private island. Cottages, Caretaker's Cottage, Barn, Tennis Court, Sea Plane Ramp, Boat Basin with Boat Lift, Boat bath, 4,000 sq.ft. canal-front home with 1,280 1,000' wide glorious lagooon with fabulous Ramps, Breakwater protected Dock, Solar Power and generators # AB 119 UNDER CONTRACT sq.ft. of open and covered decks situated over crescent beach. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Studio Sea of Abaco - "Carrington Cay" - 300' from the Abaco mainland, near Leisure Lee - 1.4 acres. 3/4 acre. 48’ lay-along private dock.Beautifully home, Cabana, protected dock-slipway Excellent elevation. 8' of water at western end. Fresh water , electricity and cable near-by. furnished with great Sea of Abaco views. 50 years remaining on a 99 year lease. Also called Lower Turtle Rock. - #AB5147 $375,000. #AB124 - $1,395,000. #AB126 - NEW LISTING - $2,200,000. NEW PRICE NEW PRICE VACANT LAND Great Guana Cay - 5.9 Beautiful sea-to-sea acres- South end of Great Guana Cay 395' of Ocean frontage. 160' of Sea of Abaco frontage. 245' of semi-private boat basin frontage. Good elevations for f a b u o l u s o c e a n a n d s e a v i e w s # A B 5 1 7 6 - $2,950,000. Green Turtle Cay - Coco Bay Area - "Madiera Hill" - 1.497 Acres - 312' x 209' - Waterfront access super views. # AB5143 - UNDER CONTRACT Green Turtle Cay - North End - Lot A. Pristine 135' of beach-front. 1.46 wooded acres. Good elevations. Minutes from clubs and town.#AB5182 - UNDER CONTRACT Green Turtle Cay - "Lot 60" 12,235 sq ft., almost 1/3 acre. between Coco Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. mature native landscape. and trees. Convenient to Green Club and "Surfside" "Point of View" beach Last parcel remaining in the area. #AB 5183 - NEW LISTING - $73,000. Marsh Harbour - Great Abaco Club - Canal Front Building Sites #40 - 9,778 sq.ft. - AB5155 - Extra Large Corner Parcel - $299,000. Great Guana Cay - Dolphin Beach Estates Elbow Cay - Dorros Cove - 3 bedroom, 2 #41 - 7,070 sq.ft. - AB5156 - Good Elevation - Sea View - $360,000. 5 Bedroom, 3 bath home - set on over 1/2 Acre bath, 2,500 sq.ft residence with 2 bedroom, 1 #45 - 6,968 sq.ft. - AB5066 - Good Elevation - Sea View - SOLD with 100' of Beach-front. Open decks for bath - 1,100 sq.ft guest house. Southeastern Sand Banks Creek - One Acre plus - Wooded lots with over 90' of water frontage on Bay - 3 fabulous ocean views, elevation for Sea of point of island. Swimming Pool - Private boat miles south of Treasure Cay - Limited Number Available. # AB5069 - from: $63,700. Abaco Views. Fully furnished and equipped. slip. Superb ocean and cay views. Furnished - #AB123 NEW PRICE $1,275,000 # AB112- NEW PRICE $1,750,000.

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