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WEATHER TRY OUR McFLURRY SNICKERS HIGH 91F LATEST NEWS ON WWW.TRIBUNE242.COM LOW 80F The Tribune PARTLY THE PEOPLE’S PAPER SUNNY BIGGEST AND BEST Volume: 107 No.187 SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2011 PRICE – 75¢ (Abaco and Grand Bahama $1.25) PET OF THE WEEK DONALD D’ALBENAS TRIBUTE RAFFLES, A HIT WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY CHISEEL PAGEDR TWOEN JOUSEE PAGERN SEVENEY STRAW VENDORS Shopkeeper RECEIVE COUNTERFEIT GOODS WARNING shot in mouth TOP OF THE WORLD: STOP THE FAKES: Counterfeit goods are still on display at the Father Straw Market as warnings come from Prime Minister Hubert SHAUNAE MILLER Ingraham that possession of the goods will be illegal. and son Photo: Tim Clarke/Tribune staff By TANEKA THOMPSON Deputy Chief Reporter hurt in [email protected] PRIME Minister Hubert Ingraham has warned straw vendors to abandon the trade of counterfeit goods as the Government moves to crack down on the import armed and sale of the prohibited items. Under the Customs Management Bill, which was passed in the House of Assembly yesterday, Customs officers will soon have the power to confiscate sus- robbery pected counterfeit or knock-off goods at the country's RESIDENTS yesterday SEE page 12 relived the horrific moments when a shopkeeper and his son were shot in an armed robbery. Lewis Ramsey, 64, was on duty in Ramsey’s Snack Shop on Croton Street, Pinewood BEC CHAIRMAN: NO MORE Gardens, when two men, each wearing sunglasses and dark hooded sweatshirts, burst in NEW PROVIDENCE BLACKOUTS and threatened him with a By SANCHESKA BROWN handgun. They grabbed the chain on THERE will be no more blackouts for the shopkeeper’s neck, New Providence residents, promised BEC demanded cash and then shot Chairman Michael Moss, who said the com- him in his mouth and torso. Photo by Kermit pany has successfully brought all its failing As his son Lamon, 33, went Taylor/Bahamas Track generators back online. to his father’s aid, one of the PROUD TO BE BAHAMIAN: After weeks of tripping generators, result- robbers turned and shot him Shaunae Miller wraps herself ing in power outages across the island, Mr in the groin before running in the Bahamian flag, making Moss said the three units that caused the off. every Bahamian extra proud power outages are now up and running. Police and Emergency during the Independence Day Medical Services arrived soon celebrations. SEE page 12 after the shooting at around MICHAEL MOSS 10.30pm on Thursday. Both By BRENT STUBBS men were taken to hospital Senior Sports Reporter where they remained last [email protected] night, the father in critical condition, while his son was FROM the IAAF World TEMPORARTHERE will be temporaryY ROAD road closures CLOSURES on East Street stable. Junior Championship south and Baillou Hill Road south as work continues on the The wife of Mr Ramsey women’s 400 metres cham- New Providence Road Improvement and Infrastructure Project, and mother of their son, Lam- pion a year ago to the the Ministry of Public Works advised. on, was too traumatised to IAAF World Youth Traffic will be temporarily diverted on East Street South speak yesterday. Championship women’s today as work crews install a drainage well at the intersection However, a mother who 400 metres champion this of East Street South, Bamboo Boulevard and Zion Boule- lives in Pinewood Gardens year. vard. with her young children said Shaunae Miller has done Motorists are asked to follow the posted diversion signs. she heard the three shots fired it again. Road works also continue on the verge between Soldier and witnessed the bloody Road and the Town Centre Mall roundabout. Traffic has aftermath. SEE page 12 SEE page 12 “They shot him in the mouth because they were try- ing to get his chain, and get the money from the till, it INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGES looked like he was fighting SEE page 12 Our evolution into a vibrant democracy We wish Bahamas happy independence PRIME Minister Hubert US Secretary of State Hilary Ingraham yesterday wished all THE PRIME MINISTER Clinton has congratulated the HILLARY CLINTON Bahamians a happy and safe Bahamas on the 38th anniver- HOLIDAY REMINDER independence weekend. racy and international business sary of its independence. Said Mrs Clinton: “This is an In a statement issued yester- centre, proud of our social and In a statement issued yester- opportunity to reflect on the Owing to the Indepen- Bahamas’ proud history and dence holiday the next Tri- day, Mr Ingraham said: “Dur- political stability and deter- day, Secretary Clinton wished mined to broaden economic rich cultural heritage. It also bune will appear on Tues- ing the past 38 years we have the country happy indepen- day, July 12. evolved from a small colony on dence on behalf of President SEE page 11 the periphery of the British SEE page 11 Obama and the people of the THE PM Empire into a vibrant democ- CLINTON United States. NASSAU AND BAHAMA ISLANDS’ LEADING NEWSPAPER PAGE 2, SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2011 THE TRIBUNE LOCAL NEWS Raffles, the donkey that loves children THE CENTRE OF ATTENTION: Raffles, who loves her fruit and veg- etables. PETTICOAT Lane transformation – As part of the Downtown Turnaround Project work- ers have moved into the area of Churchill Square to create a beautified pedestrian- only zone for downtown patrons. FREEPORT – As the Downtown Turn- entailed the renovation and in some cases nesses and we really, really wish to encour- around Project (DTP) spearheaded by the the reconstruction of the area known as age persons to come out and patronise Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited Block E to increase the level of commerce, those businesses and not to be deterred nears completion work crews have started aesthetics and security of the downtown from the area as a result of the construc- transforming Churchill Square into the area. GBPA president Ian Rolle expressed tion,” Ms Wilchcombe said. beautiful area it once was. his pleasure regarding the upgrades. “The She also encouraged patrons not to van- For nearly four decades, Churchill overall aim of the Downtown Project was dalise the area and to keep its environment By LAMECH JOHNSON Square – a business hub in the downtown to make the city’s centre more appealing clean. “We want people to really show Freeport area – remained untouched with and user-friendly and this we’ve done,” he respect for what we’ve done and so we dis- its luster dying and allure fading year after said. “Downtown’s facelift has resulted in a courage any acts of vandalism, dumping, lit- RAFFLES, The Tribune’s PET OF year. However, its fame is slowly being commercial boom. More residents and even tering and just for us to act responsibly pet of the week, doesn’t live resuscitated as is the memory of whom it tourists are frequenting the area. There is a because when projects and capital projects up to the reputation of her was first built to pay homage. The name renewed sense of pride amongst business are done in the city, it is for the city and for species. Churchill is synonymous with strength, owners, with new businesses opening on a the people, the residents and visitors to Gregory Lightbourne of THE WEEK nobility, charisma and gallantry, predomi- regular basis.” enjoy. A huge financial and technical effort the BHS adoptions depart- nantly because of its most popular bearer, “We wanted to make it a more appealing has been thrust into this project, and so we ment said that instead of Sir Winston Churchill, who was a British and user-friendly environment,” said Ms want people to make use of it in a very being stubborn and tough, Raffles is actually very sweet aristocrat, politician, historian and war hero. Wilchcombe. “We’re now in the Churchill careful and conscientious manner.” and submissive. Although a bust of Sir Winston current- Square zone and we’re seeking to make However, she said that one of the key ly has a place in the square, passersby rarely this into a pedestrian zone so that persons, aspects of the Downtown Turnaround Pro- “She’s basically the centre of attention here at the society,” notice that it even exists. families and visitors can come and sit back, ject is to see increased commerce in the he said. “She’s highly intelligent and unlike any other don- However, that is about to change, said and relax and be in an atmosphere where it area and to make success stories out of the key I’ve come in contact with – and she really loves the Nakira Wilchcombe, GBPA's acting DTP is a real urban park environment.” downtown businesses. Tourists to the island kids,” he said. chairperson and environmental manager. She explained that part of the project have also been patronising the area more, “She’s passive when we come to check up on her and “One of the key features that we are includes the reconstruction of Petticoat she added. “That is certainly one of our gets along well with all the other animals, mostly. going to do with this area is to put that Lane, and the addition of greenery to cre- aims, to get persons into the area: those “The only time she brays is when someone forgets to bust in a more prominent location so that ate a wide open space area. Renovations to who live here and those who are visiting feed her after a while and she spots you feeding the other people can understand the history behind Churchill Square began in June 2011 and its here. We’re in discussions with the Min- animals.