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ByROADS KHRISNA VIRGIL PAIN Russell ‘done [email protected] AN angry business owner was reduced to tears as she recalled how her establish- ment has suffered from the continuing roadworks. Carpet World owner Elva Williams claims the road work has been a major inconve- nience, especially during November and December when business is expected to be at its best. "Right now,” she said, “business is on the heavy decline. A lot of customers with politics’ are not even making an effort to come to the store.” Ms Williams added that Jose Cartellone Construction Company – the firm respon- Former minister sible for the roadworks – does BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE will not reapply SEE page 9 for nomination POLICE MOVE By PAUL G TURNQUEST TO REASSURE Chief Reporter [email protected] By BDANAAHAMIANS SMITH [email protected] FORMER Minister of Housing and MP for High Rock Kenneth Russell has POLICE are seeking to confirmed he will no longer “reassure” Bahamians this be putting his name forward holiday season, acknowledg- for consideration of the par- ing that instances of crime, ty’s nomination for the East especially robbery, are on the Grand Bahama constituency. rise this time of year. Stating that he was “fin- Yesterday afternoon, as ished” with frontline politics, part of a new crime preven- Mr Russell, pictured, said he tion initiative, officers visited has determined not to reapply businesses and passed out for his party’s nomination, fliers with information on rob- claiming he had “enough of it.” SEE page 8 beries. While out on the tour, offi- cers even managed to arrest a THOMPSON DENIES HE IS LEAVING DNA man for a “confrontation” By CELESTE NIXON yesterday Democratic Nation- SEE page 9 Tribune Staff Reporter al Alliance (DNA) candidate THE HISTORIC Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield building that once housed the Prime Minister soon will be no [email protected] Roscoe Thompson III denied more as the process of demolishing the structure started yesterday. For more photographs of the demo- claims that he has been in lition, turn to page 7. Photo: Felipé Major/Tribune Staff A DNA candidate has dis- “talks” with the Free Nation- TRIBUTES PAID TO missed reports he is consid- al Movement (FNM) about ering leaving the party. REGINALDREGINALD DUMONT Dumont, Speaking with The Tribune SEE page 8 husband of former Governor HEALTH WORK TRAINING FOR 250 General Dame , By CHESTER ROBARDS bursed throughout the pub- Emergency Unit. died on Saturday evening. He Tribune Senior Reporter lic hospitals. The Sandilands Rehabilita- was 91 years old. [email protected] “Research has revealed tion Hospital has also request- Mr Dumont, originally that structured on-the-job ed 77 trainees, 31 of whom from Guyana, worked as a ALMOST 250 people are training is the most effective will be assigned to the Child police officer for 21 years, expected to take part in pri- form of training as it is and Adolescent Care Unit, he retiring with the rank of Chief mary health care job training designed to teach new work- said. Inspector. under the government’s ers what they must know and “Unmet needs for certain Later, he worked as Chief employment readiness initia- do in order to perform their trained staff and technicians of Security at Paradise Island tive, Prime Minister Hubert tasks successfully,” he said. at the three hospitals man- and as Chief Inspector of the Ingraham announced yester- According to Mr Ingraham, aged by Public Hospital Prices Control Commission in day. the Princess Margaret Hospi- Authorities means that once the Public Treasury Speaking at an opening tal (PMH) will accommodate trained and certified you will Last night, he was described ceremony for the trainees at 143 trainees, 43 of whom will be especially well placed to as a good police officer and the British Colonial Hilton, be stationed at its Critical be selected for permanent an able sportsman by former Mr Ingraham revealed that Care Block. He added that employment at one of the colleague, retired assistant 87 people had already been the Rand Memorial Hospital facilities once this Jobs Initia- commissioner Paul Thomp- placed with the Public Hos- in Grand Bahama will receive tive has been completed,” said son. pitals Authority (PHA) and 69 trainees, 31 of whom will many others would be dis- be placed at the Accident and SEE page 9 SEE page 8

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DYNAMITE DAISY drove off the lot at Sanpin Motors yesterday with her brand new car. Photo: Felipé Major/ Tribune Staff Driving Miss Daisy DYNAMITE Daisy hit the Marketing manager at San- he said. streets in a brand-new 2012 pin, Andrew Johnson, said he “We hope more Bahamian Kia Soul yesterday as the new hopes the year-long campaign companies will do likewise. spokesperson for Sanpin will inspire other companies “Miss Daisy is a part of the Motors. to consider using local talent moral fabric of our society, The dealership is partner- to showcase their products or bringing positive influence to ing with local entertainer services. the community.” Terez Davis to increase “We saw this as a great Ms Davis, CEO and awareness of the automobile opportunity to promote local founder of Dynamite Pro- brand. talent here in ,” ductions, said she was excited to about the new venture, which seeks to pair her vibrant character with the “fun and youthful” car. Fans can catch up with Daisy and her red Kia Soul at her Boxing Day perfor- mance, “Daisies, Detours, and Ditches” at Golden Gates Outreach Ministries.

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CRASH VICTIM EVERY HOME Man accused of UPDATE EVERY THE Tribune has learned that despite earlier reports, crash victim Anwar Elliot has OFFICE not been confirmed paralysed SHOULD HAVE ONE from the neck down. The 30-year-old was ALL stabbing brother to involved in a car accident ear- NEW! ly Saturday morning, and is 2012 now understood to be in seri- EDITION ous but stable condition. He underwent surgery in $ 95 Nassau on Saturday, before 41. being airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treat- death faces court ment on Sunday. BAHAMAS It is too early to make any HANDBOOK firm statements on his long- term recovery, and The Tri- AN ETIENNE DUPUCH bune will issue further JR PUBLICATION updates as they become avail- TEL: 323-5665 able.

FANEL JOSEPH at court yesterday. By LAMECH JOHNSON ber 15, the accused caused the death of dant, Chief Magistrate Gomez told him [email protected] his twin brother Joel Joseph, who lived in he was not required to enter a plea to the the Golden Gates area. offence. A MAN charged with stabbing his The country’s 120th homicide is said He informed the accused that a Vol- brother to death appeared at Nassau to have taken place at a house on Mer- untary Bill of Indictment (VBI) will be magistrates court yesterday. maid Blvd, off Carmichael Road, served and the case will go straight to Fanel Joseph, 31, of Mermaid Blvd, around 4am. the Supreme Court for trial. was arraigned before Chief Magistrate The prosecution claims there was an Joseph was remanded to Fox Hill Roger Gomez at Court One, Bank Lane, altercation between the two men which Prison. His next court appearance will charged with murder. turned violent. be on February 23, 2012, for the serving It is alleged that on Thursday, Decem- After reading the charge to the defen- of the VBI.

BY$1M DENISE MAYCOCK DRUGfired by theSTASH suspects as they NFOUNDo arrests have been made, Tribune Freeport Reporter fled. but investigations into the [email protected] The car managed to elude matter continue. police and disappear among FREEPORT – Drug the streets of Section A of Enforcement Unit officers Holmes Rock. discovered a drug stash worth When the officers returned more than $1 million on Sun- to the area where they first day evening. saw the vehicle, Ms Mackey Asst Supt Loretta Mackey said, they found two large said that at about 7.30pm that sacks containing several taped night, a team of officers trav- packages of marijuana. elled to an area of Holmes A search of a nearby build- Rock, where they noticed a ing under construction led to car parked down a track road. the discovery of an additional When they approached, the 18 bags being found. officers saw several people Ms Mackey said the stash jump into the car and speed weighed 1,035 pounds in total off. and had an estimated street Ms Mackey said shots were value of $1,035,000. CURFEW FOR GIRLS IN BREAK-IN CASE TWO girls were granted Elizabeth Estates, he gave the bail and given a curfew by defendants a warning. Chief Magistrate Roger He said: “If you get in any Gomez after they were more trouble, you won’t be arraigned in Magistrate’s getting any more bail. Please Court for housebreaking and be extra careful.” stealing. The four were charged with The 14-year-olds, both of breaking into the home of Peter Street and students at Neil Musgrove at Claridge a local junior high school, Dale on Sunday, November were ordered to report to the 27, and taking $1,500 cash and Southern Police Station every a laptop valued at $800. Saturday before 5pm. All defendants plead not Additionally, Chief Magis- guilty and elected to have trate Gomez ordered they their case tried in Magistrate’s were to be home every day Court as opposed to the before 6pm. However before Supreme Court. dismissing the pair, who were Prosecution offered no arraigned in Court One, Bank objection to bail. Lane alongside Allynthia The accused will return to Bethel, 19, of Claridge Road, court for trial on May 10, and Dario Musgrove, 19, of 2012.

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Published Daily Monday to Saturday EDITOR, The Tribune. employed in legal enter- prise(s). Shirley Street, P.O. Box N-3207, Nassau, Bahamas THERE is great concern LETTERS However, no undertaking Insurance Management Building., P.O. F-485, Freeport, Grand Bahama by many Bahamian Auto Sale [email protected] should ever be done at the Dealers, due to the apparent expense and survival of any TELEPHONES influx of foreign auto dealers Bahamian. Switchboard (News, Circulation and Advertising) 322-1986 who appear to be taking over sites would reveal that in The question any logical the local market. many cases no Bahamian thinking Bahamian must ask Advertising Manager - (242) 502-2352 This particular state of workers are employed. is: What is there within my Circulation Department - (242) 502-2386 affairs poses a threat to the The irony is that in the country that belongs solely Nassau Fax: - (242) 328-2398 chagrin of most Bahamian Bahamas the message is that to me as a Bahamian that Auto Dealers. They (Bahami- Bahamians come first. non Bahamians cannot dom- an Dealers and Salesmen) On many fronts in this inate? Think about it. It is Kim’s death leaves nuclear talks uncertain question whether there exists country, it seems that hard to come up with any- any concern for their plight Bahamians struggle more thing right? THE death of North Korean leader Shortly after the North announced its as there is a perception that than most to survive. Can you For argument’s sake, let us Kim Jong Il could put a brake on talks withdrawal, it conducted its second nobody really cares. imagine any other country in give consideration to a num- ultimately aimed at getting the secretive nuclear test, following its first in 2006. In a democracy, there are the region allowing Bahami- ber of issues as follows: Large communist state to give up its nuclear In 2010, the North upped the ante basic tenets that relate to mar- ans to come in and dominate scale sale of Real Estate; weapons programme. even further. In moves that some ket forces. These are inclu- its economic landscape? This Export of Metals and Other Kim Jong Un, the supreme leader’s experts speculated was linked to Kim sive of competition, and sup- my friend, is the situation cur- Products; Fishing in Bahami- untested third son and successor, is Jong Un’s rise to power, a South Korean ply and demand. Both of rently taking place in The an waters; Import and Sale of unlikely to risk any step that could be warship was sunk and a South Korean these are evident within the Bahamas. Automobiles and Products; construed as weakness as he seeks to island came under artillery fire — seem- Bahamian economic land- As Bahamians, we should and Intrusion into Marine consolidate control. ingly unprovoked attacks within months scape. never fool ourselves into Parks. Even before his father’s death, the US of each other that left 50 people dead The major concern related believing that the Bahamas The powers that be should and others have said they viewed the and almost pitched the heavily mili- to this matter, however, is that can only be developed exclu- always endeavour to secure power transition as a dangerous time — tarised Korean peninsula into war. Bahamians are being put at a sively by Bahamians. This certain professions, skills, when the ascendant Kim Jong Un could And underscoring the North’s intent disadvantage right here in mindset is absolutely rub- trades and select businesses, seek to demonstrate his leadership cre- to develop its nuclear deterrent further, The Bahamas. bish. where the acumen exists for dentials through martial and provocative it unveiled a uranium enrichment facility The foreigners (mostly Every legal resident within the sole participation of actions, such as a military attack on that gave it a second way of generating Africans) must import vehi- the country could and should Bahamians. South Korea or a nuclear test. fissile material to put in an atom bomb. cles from Japan and other contribute to its development. South Korea’s Yonhap news agency Only in July 2011, when North-South Asian countries just like the Further, every one of them is MICHAEL E TURNER reported that the North conducted at tensions had eased, did the US revive Bahamians. entitled to basic human rights Nassau, least one short-range missile test on direct negotiations with Pyongyang, a A visit to these dealership and should be gainfully November 25, 2011. Monday, just hours after announcing the prelude to a possible resumption of the death of the nation’s leader. Two uniden- six-nation talks, that also include China, tified South Korean military officials, Japan, Russia and South Korea. while not confirming the report, said the While there’s little expectation that test would be part of a routine drill and the North Korean regime would agree Different politics have little to do with Kim’s passing. to give up its nuclear deterrent — which Kim Jong Un was first brought into it probably views as key to its very sur- public view in September 2010, when his vival — the US hopes that talks could father put the 20-something in high- help slow the weapons’ development for different times ranking posts. In power, he faces daunt- and discourage future provocations. ing challenges. In the past five months, the diplomatic EDITOR, The Tribune. ungovernable. This brings me Or maybe we need a real As the authoritarian dynasty enters its track has yielded little in the way of con- to my point. technocrat to head the gov- third generation, North Korea is strug- crete results, but it has, at least, gathered WE HAVE heard the word The Bahamas is facing an ernment. gling to feed its own people and has some momentum. “Democracy” so often over election in May and has two I am not sure who appoints recoiled from reform of its struggling Washington has held two rounds of the past number of years political parties. a technocrat, probably the command economy. Despite rising trade exploratory talks and a third round especially from the United Fred Mitchell suggested Governor General. and cooperation with chief foreign appeared imminent. The US also States. the other day that the FNM To me, there is no question backer China, the nation's very future is appears ready to resume badly needed in doubt. food aid that Pyongyang requested near- Such and such a country MPs who were possibly los- that in this very difficult eco- “The most likely scenario for regime ly a year ago. US officials discussed the should become democratic. If ing their seats in the bound- nomic climate, there is no collapse has been the sudden death of monitoring of the possible assistance not, we won’t give them finan- ary changes should join the place for squabbling, bicker- Kim (Jong Il). We are now in that sce- with North Korean officials during two cial aid and so on. PLP. ing, rabble rousing politicians nario,” said Victor Cha, a former US days of meetings in Beijing last week. As many of you probably If there is so little differ- making promises that they National Security Council director for While Washington would deny any know, the governments of ence between the philoso- cannot keep. Asian affairs. connection, food aid could serve as a Italy and Greece are now phy’s of the parties that We need the kind of gov- The White House’s initial, brief reac- sweetener for getting the North to agree headed by “technocrats” – members can so easily switch ernment from leaders who tion to the North Korean state media to terms for a resumption of the disar- unelected and appointing sides why do we have two have no axes to grind and no report of Kim Jong Il’s death Saturday mament talks, such as a moratorium on their own cabinets. parties. interest in re-election but will from a heart ailment emphasised region- nuclear and missile tests, and opening A technocrat is someone Of course, there are argu- do what they feel is necessary al security, saying that the US was in up its nuclear facilities to outside inspec- who supposedly has no ments for two parties – to make the country viable close touch with its allies, South Korean tion. political agenda and they do avoid corruption, abuse of and strong. and Japan. But with Kim Jong Il’s death, negotia- their best to solve their power – although we have This is not democracy as we “We remain committed to stability on tions with the United States — which country’s problems in the both. understand it but then these the Korean peninsula, and to the free- retains about 28,000 troops across the interests of the people So perhaps we need a tech- are times we do not under- dom and security of our allies,” a state- border in South Korea — are likely to rather than with a view to nocrat government, the best stand either. ment said. be put on hold, as the North enters being re-elected. from both parties, who have Perhaps we should try The Obama administration has taken months of intense mourning for the We have not heard much the interests of the people and something new! a cautious path in dealing with North Dear Leader, and rising uncertainty. about this blow to democracy not their own at heart. Korea over the past three years, since from those supporting it. It would also save a lot of PATRICK H THOMSON Pyongyang pulled out of six-nation aid- By Matthew Pennington, Without the technocrats, money with no election costs, Nassau, for-disarmament talks in 2009. Associated Press these two countries are etc, to worry about. December 18, 2011. Give a greeting for Christmas EDITOR, The Tribune. known carol, God rest ye merry, gentlemen. As can be AT CHRISTMAS, we are seen from the comma, the dazzled by the shopping lights word is not used to describe of the season. We tend to for- jolly gentlemen, but rather get that Jesus Christ, the true was a blessing from God light of the world, is present – invoked upon them - “God closer to us than we are to rest ye peacefully, gentle- ourselves. Wishing each other men.” a “Merry Christmas” helps us Thus, “Merry Christmas,” to recall and stay fixed on our when spoken to one another, true joy. is a blessing. Let us greet one The English word “merry” another often with this bless- did not originally convey a ing to strengthen our certain- sense of “jolly, mirthful” as is ty that the Lord came among often assumed today. us and continually renews his It meant something more consoling presence of love along the lines of “blessed, and joy. peaceful” – a deep down inner joy rather than revelry. PAUL KOKOSKI One gets a sense of its orig- Canada, inal meaning in the well- December 16, 2011. A wanted wall EDITOR, The Tribune. ous state of overgrowth and litter accumulation made it RE: Unwanted Wall on East impossible to see the water Bay Street or beach, both of which are Obviously, someone want- now visible. ed the wall and probably it The owner needs to be was the owner of the proper- complimented for his effort ty. in making a positive improve- I disagree with Ronald ment to the environment; and Lightbourn and Pat Strachan although every citizen has the in this matter. I feel the wall is right to offer their opinion, it a great improvement espe- becomes discomposing when cially if is painted and the positive action is met with unfinished sidewalk complet- petty nit-picking opposition. ed. The wall also offers pro- tection to drivers speeding MWD along East Bay Street. Nassau, This property in its previ- November 30, 2011.

THE TRIBUNE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2011, PAGE 5 LOCAL NEWS MOREE NAMED CHAIR OF Roadworks suspended

TCOMMISSIONHE Cabinet Office announced yesterday that Bri- an Moree, QC, has been appointed to chair the Public today for the holidays Service Commission. Mr Moree is senior partner By KHRISNA VIRGIL season.” and head of litigation at the [email protected] An exact end date has yet law firm McKinney, Bancroft to be announced, and Mr and Hughes. THE New Providence Grant spoke about the Admitted to the Bahamas Road Improvement Project unforeseen challenges that Bar in 1979, Mr Moree has will suspend work today to slowed down particular sec- acted as a Stipendiary and ensure drivers have a “free tions of the project. Circuit Magistrate, and as a and easy” time on the streets When construction began Justice of the Supreme Court during the holidays. on the intersection of Soldier of the Bahamas. Giving an update on the Road and East Street, he said, He has served on numer- progress of the project yes- the crew were confronted ous government boards and terday, Works Minister Neko with an unexpected situation. commissions, including the Grant announced that work “On one side of the road Judicial Salary Review Com- that will resume on January we found diesel and on the mission and the Bahamas 5, 2012. other side of the road we Electricity Corporation. This news comes as the found gas, which is probably a In 2007, he was named government prepares to open leak from the gas stations on Executive of the Year by the all major roads on the island either side of the road,” he Bahamas Financial Board in this afternoon. said. recognition of his outstand- As it will last no more than “Our workers took steps to ing contribution to the finan- two weeks, Mr Grant said, the ensure that the public was cial services industry. suspension will not affect the protected and we are now sat- The other members of the project’s completion date. isfied that with the measures board are: Pauline Allen- He said: “We are pro- we have taken. The water Dean, Leonard Archer, gressing as we expect and (mains) are safe and all the other infrastructure that was Everette Hart, and Maxwell we expect the road work to installed will be protected.” Poitier. be completed in its entire- ty, certainly by July. What He added that precaution- BALLILOU HILL ROAD pictured following the roadworks and, inset, before the work. Mrs Allen-Dean is a for- is most important is the fact ary measures will need to be mer managing director of that we've been able to pro- taken by the gas station own- not only been paving roads, back up of persons heading Robinson Road and Soldier the Bank of the Bahamas. vide the motoring public of ers to prevent any future leak- we’ve been reconstructing north. We are trying to pre- Road is wider and has a Prior to that appointment, New Providence with dri- ages. roads, we’ve been putting in vent short-cutting in large vol- drainage system for the first she was for many years a vable roads for the Yuletide Mr Grant added: “We have side walks, we’ve been putting umes into neighbourhood time. member of the senior man- in street lights, and we’ve also roads only meant for local • Robinson Road and agement at Barclay’s Bank been doing landscaping.” access.” Prince Charles Drive have PLC. Ministry of Works Ms Albury highlighted upgraded traffic signals, and Mr Archer is a former edu- spokesperson Shenique some of the specific road two additional lanes. cator and trade unionist. He Albury addressed concerns improvements she said will Crews have ensured that all served as the principal of CC about the construction of help reduce traffic congestion: major roads have sufficient Sweeting High School, direc- medians on main roads, • Baillou Hill Road South signs and sidewalks, and tor at the Ministry of Labour specifically Marathon Road. to Carmichael Road has been water mains have been and Bahamas ambassador to She said: “We want to transformed into a dual car- installed to remedy the water the Caribbean Community. ensure a continuous flow of riage-way, two lanes north- distribution problem that has Mr Hart is a retired senior traffic on our roads. This is bound and two lanes south- plagued residents in eastern public officer who served in one of the major objectives bound. New Providence for years, she the Department of Local of our project. We are trying • East Street between added. Government and as a Senior to reduce the bottlenecking Family Island Administrator and traffic congestion. In Celebration of the marriage of and Parliamentary Registrar. ROBINSON ROAD before the “Persons turning right on Mr Poitier began his career roadworks, right, and, above, Samana Drive were causing Kimberly Ranson in the public service at the the area as it is now, with the a back-up of traffic coming Central Bank of the Bahamas. cutaway image showing the out of the mall as well as a & Clint Johnson He later served in the Auditor various cables and pipes now General’s Department. located underneath the road He retired from the Min- surface. on the 12th November 2011. istry of Public Works, where he had served as Under Sec-  e Cancer Society of  e Bahamas retary. has received a very kind donation In honor of the guest who attended. BH12_5.25x10_ValuableGift_TRIB 12/12/11 5:03 PM Page 1 VALUABLE GIFT FOR EVERYONE ALL NEW! 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CANON Neil Roach, who died on Saturday THE Anglican Diocese of and Caicos has announced Canon Neil Roach, who died the Bahamas and The Turks the funeral schedule for on Saturday at Doctors Hos- pital. On Wednesday, December 21 – St Thomas’ Day – the body of Canon Roach will arrive at Holy Cross Church, Highbury Park, Soldier Road. A public viewing will begin at noon. At 7pm that night, a memo- rial will be held at Holy Cross. The concelebrants will be Canon Curtis Robinson, Fr Norman Lightbourn and Fr Peter Scott. The preacher will be Fr Ethan Ferguson and the Dea- con of the Mass will be Dea- con Richard Wood. Wednesday was chosen, according to church officials, as it marks the 54th anniver- sary of Canon Roach’s ordi- nation to the priesthood. On the following day, Thursday, December 22, a public viewing will be held at Bethel Brothers Morticians on Nassau Street from 9am to 4pm. At 5pm, the body will arrive at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street, for another public viewing. From 7pm that evening until 7am on Friday, hourly celebrations of the Holy Eucharist will be held, while the public viewing continues. At 11am on Friday, the funeral service for Canon Roach will be held at Christ Church Cathedral. The chief celebrant will be Bishop Laish Boyd and the concelebrants will be Archibishop Drexel Gomez and Bishop Gilbert Thomp- son. Bishop Boyd will be the preacher. Following the funeral, the body will be cremated. Church officials advised that parking will be available for those attending the funer- al in the lower grounds of Government House from 9am toB 3pm.

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THE HISTORIC Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield building that once housed the Prime Minister soon will be no more as the process of demolishing the structure started yesterday. Photos: Felipé Major/Tribune Staff BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE

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RUSSELL ‘DONE WITHdecide to helpPOLITICS’ out,” he said. from page one Mr Russell still maintains, “I’ve decided, after speak- however, that he felt he was ing with some friends and fam- unfairly treated by his party ily members that I am out of and by “those persons” who this. I had enough. I’ve decided have determined that his time that I was out and I was tired was now “up.” of this back and forth,” he said. “I guess those who sit and Mr Russell was recently ter- analyse these things saw a dif- minated from his ministerial ferent thing than what I saw. post after reportedly discussing Maybe I made a mistake and a project that was before Cab- didn’t brag enough (about inet with one of his generals in work completed under the Grand Bahama. Last week, Ministry of Housing), but if Prime Minister Hubert Ingra- they think they can win with- ham, the leader of the FNM, out me they can go ahead.” informed party supporters in Mr Russell also remained Grand Bahama that he had tight-lipped on exactly what fired Mr Russell for acting kind of “deal” the Prime Min- inconsistently with the proto- ister had offered him prior to cols of . his termination from Cabinet. Mr Ingraham also explained “That is something you the project in question was have to ask the Prime Minis- considered by the Government ter about. As far as I was of the Bahamas on four sepa- aware, I was given something rate occasions, and on each to think about,” he said. occasion they could not, and The deal, Mr Ingraham lat- would not support the deal. er revealed during the FNM When asked yesterday if he meeting in Grand Bahama would be minded to help the had been withdrawn by him- governing party’s candidate self. He, however, did not for East Grand Bahama – elaborate on the specifics of whoever that candidate might the offer. As for his future be – in the upcoming cam- plans now that he has opted paign, Mr Russell said it was out of the political sphere, Mr something he would have to Russell said that he will return “think about”. to his private life. “I will make that determi- “I will go back to my life. I nation later on tonight. I am had a life before ya’ know. I an FNM. No matter what will go back to my life and happens to me. We still have continue to make a contribu- a country to build. So I may tion to my country,” he said. Tributes paid to Reginald Dumont

REGINALD DUMONT, pictured with his wife, Ivy.

Mr Thompson added: “He from page one was very well-respected, he Mr Dumont transferred was a people’s person and a from “uniform” to the Crimi- team player.” nal Investigation Department In her book Rose’s to in 1952, Mr Thompson said. Mount Fitzwilliam, Dame Ivy “When I joined the force tells of her husband’s involve- in 1951, (Dumont) was here ment in the short-lived with a few other Guianians. “Cuban challenge” in 1956, He was a good police officer when “a group of armed during his time, he was also Cuban rebels occupied Cay a good sportsman. He played Sal and replaced the Union cricket and soccer for the Jack, the British flag repre- police. He was also a good senting the Bahamas’ then tennis player,” he said. colonial status, with the Mr Dumont emigrated Cuban flag.” from British Guiana Notified by the caretaker (Guyana) in November, 1946 of the Cay, the Commissioner to join the Bahamas Police of Police chose ten men to Force – now the Royal accompany him to reclaim the Bahamas Police Force. About Bahamian island, including a week after his arrival he met Reginald Dumont, McDon- his future wife, 10 years his ald Chase and Cardinal junior, and three years later – Hutcheson. August 24, 1951 — they were She wrote: “Reggie and married. She was the former Chase spoke enough Spanish Ivy Turnquest of Long Island, to communicate with the who became the Bahamas’ Cubans. According to Hutch- first woman governor-general. eson’s recollections of the Mr Dumont also served in experience, Reggie ordered the army and in the Canadian the rebels to ‘surrender, put Merchant Navy during World your hands over your heads’ War II. and the men obeyed. The During his wife’s term as Cubans were then governor-general, Mr Dumont approached by Commissioner hosted the People-to-People of Police Colchester-Wemyss tea party on the last Friday of and Constable Chase who each month. The tea party is interviewed the men, provid- traditionally hosted by the ed them with fuel for their wife of the governor-general. boats, and sent them back to Recalling special memories on Cuba. Although the Bahami- leaving Government House in an policemen were heavily 2005, Mr Dumont said he armed and were considered “had no problem” filling the ‘arms specialists,’ no shots role when his wife became the were exchanged. Back in Nas- first woman appointed to the sau, however, I assumed the position. worst.”

THOMPSON DENIES HEing elections.IS LEAVING DNA from page one “I am the DNA candidate runningB for South Abaco for South Abaco – you can say you heard it from the horse’s under their ticket in the com- mouth," said Mr Thompson, “I am running for the BIGGEST DNA.” According to recent BEST reports, Mr Thompson was said to currently be in negoti- ations with the governing par- SELLER ty about possibly taking over ALL the South Abaco seat, which NEW! would retire current MP for 2012 the area, Edison Key. EDITION While Mr Thompson $ 95 denied the claims, he said 41. both the FNM and the Pro- gressive Liberal Party (PLP) have approached him about joining their respective par- BAHAMAS ties. HANDBOOK “Friends of mine from the FNM,” he said, “have tried to AN ETIENNE DUPUCH talk me into coming back but JR PUBLICATION I am not – just like the PLP TEL: 323-5665 tried to get me to run for them.”

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BIGGEST Police BEST SELLER ALL move to NEW! 2012 EDITION reassure $41.95 BAHAMAS HANDBOOK Bahamians AN ETIENNE DUPUCH JR PUBLICATION in this area, police will have a from page one constant presence in this area TEL: 323-5665 with a store security guard. to make sure that they do not “During the Christmas become victims of crime.” time, it is anticipated that’s Commonwealth Building POLICE OFFICERS during the tour of the island, giving out informa- when crime will escalate,” Supplies (CBS) in the South- tion to help prevent robberies. Supt Stephen Dean of the west Plaza was one of the crime in the Bahamas and is “We are going to put our Crime Prevention Office told stores visited by police. grateful police are taking this best foot forward, along with the press. General manager Brent initiative. the police force, to try and He explained that police Burrows said it wasn’t the “I think we need all the tips secure and deter crime.” want to “remove the oppor- first time police had visited we can get,” she said. Some of the tips on the tunity” for crime by provid- his store and he is “very “We are happy that the armed robbery flier include: ing safety information and pleased” with their continued police are going to be around. stay calm and don’t resist, get increasing police presence in presence. I wish we could double our a look at the robber but don’t shopping districts. “They visited us after we police force, I think every- stare, don’t chase or follow Supt Wayne Miller, officer opened, walked around and body would feel safer.” the robber after the incident, in charge of the Southwest- gave us some tips on what we The initiative even spurred and personal safety is most ern Division, said police will need to be doing in the store,” one shop owner to action. important, not money and have “high visibility and high Mr Burrows said. Graham Weatherford, of merchandise. presence” in shopping areas. He explained CBS has been Sure Alarms, on Village “We are happy now to working “very closely” with Road, claimed his company move about here and to show police to ensure his business will provide free alarm sys- the business owners that as remains safe for shoppers and tems provided the recipient part of our policing strategy employees. pays for the service. we will be continuously visit- “We’ve implemented all “Because of the effort the ing them, particularly during the suggestions we’ve been police are making this morn- this Christmas time,” he said. getting from the police,” he ing, patrolling and teaching Police will also “make sure” said. people tips on how to secure shoppers are safe, Supt Miller Rubin’s in Harbour Bay their business, Sure Alarms is noted. Plaza was another store vis- prepared to give every busi- “What we want to do is ited by police, yesterday. Co- ness or home in the country a reduce the fear of crime. We owner Sandra Smith said she free security system if they want to say to the shopping often feels “insecure” and pay for the monitoring,” Mr public – come out. Come out “terrified” by the amount of Weatherford said.

fHEALTHrom page o nWORKe private TRAININGsector businesses 3,000 FOR could be placed 250 in the under the Job Readiness ini- programme. Mr Ingraham. tiative, which will last for one Mr Ingraham implored “I also note that employ- year. PHA’s trainees yesterday to ment opportunities will not The government allocated be restricted to public facili- “honour” the training initia- $25 million to subsidise the tive through their hard work, ties only. salaries of each of the initia- “Once trained, you will also and to make the “very best” tive’s participants. of the programme. become a part of a targeted Each person trained under “I am so proud of you, as labour pool for other medical the programme will receive facilities – private hospitals, $210 per week from govern- must be your family and walk-in clinics, medical labo- ment in addition to the base friends,” he said. ratories and the practice of salary paid by their respective “Do us proud. The country private physicians for exam- jobs. needs your talents and your ple.” When registration for the commitment to helping to These individuals joined Job Readiness Initiative improve the quality of life and more than 2,700 others being opened up, 12,800 people health care for all Bahami- trained in myriad public and applied to take part in it. Only ans.”

BUSINESS OWNER’Sany large numbersANGER to be ATof ROADS Works has installed PAIN a pipe from page one around while they are work- on one side of the road that not empathise with her. She ing. The things we do are in will take water from the says the work on Blue Hill the best interest of the public. reverse osmosis plant to the Road South makes it hard for “We regret the loss of busi- Baillou Hill water towers. clients to have problem-free ness to that person as well as The road works will be sus- access to her store. other businesses in New Prov- pended from today until Jan- “They are blocking the idence, but it’s something that uary 5, 2012. road, and the entrance to my had to be done. store. I have to constantly go “That area in front of Car- out there and tell them not to pet World to be exact, since do that,” she said. she came and identified her- Ms Williams claims the self, will be cleared up and work has left her with health there will be access to her problems. “Me in particular, business and all the other the dust is messing with my businesses in that area over eyes. I am having serious the next several weeks.” problems with them,” she said. The government boasts of Determined to have her making major roads such as concerns heard, Ms Williams Baillou Hill Road better for approached Works Minister the motoring public. Neko Grant as he toured the As a part of the roads area with the media to give improvements, an additional updates on the road improve- two lanes have been added to ment project. the existing street. One set of In response, Mr Grant said: lanes will run northbound, the “It is most unfortunate. But other, southbound. we cannot allow the public in Additionally, the Ministry

ByDEVEAUX CELESTE NIXON NOknownT TO to the RUN?public. Tribune Staff Reporter The chairman could not [email protected] comment as to when Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham is IT HAS been claimed that expected to make his candi- Minister of Environment Earl date recommendations to the Deveaux will not be seeking FNM Central Council, but re-election in his current said “the Prime Minister is on Marathon seat. an aggressive schedule” and It has been speculated that is “fully engaged in the Mr Deveaux will be replaced process”. by businessman and FNM In an earlier interview, Mr deputy chairman Michael Ingraham said: "The FNM Turnquest. does not expect every single Mr Turnquest received the person who is now a member FNM candidacy for the in the House of Assembly for Kennedy constituency in the the 2007 general elections, how- to be nominated again – the ever was defeated by former FNM expects to be able to Progressive Liberal Party bring into the House, into its (PLP) candidate, Kenyatta parliamentary fold, a number Gibson. of new persons." Party chairman Carl Bethel While expressing gratitude said he had no information to current members, Mr on the matter one way or the Ingraham said the party must other, and could not comment move forward. on speculation. Mr Deveaux declined to Mr Bethel added that if and comment on the matter and when Mr Deveaux has some- Michael Turnquest could not thing to say, he will make it be reached up to press time.