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By ALISON LOWE Tribune Staff Reporter [email protected] Tsunami scare THE Prime Minister is “deter- mined” to have parliamentarians debate the controversial amendment to the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act that would make rape within marriage illegal, a source close to him has revealed. The future of the controversial proposal to outlaw rape within mar- riage had been the subject of some uncertainty given the government’s decision not to move ahead with the amendment since it was introduced for Bahamas SEE page eight P A /

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INAGUA residents endured two hours of panic last night when the Bahamas was issued a tsunami watch just after 5pm yesterday. Res- Strong quake idents reported feeling strikes Haiti tremors from a major earth- quake occurring 10-miles vertigo, but nothing was rat- south-west of Haiti’s capital tling. We got a pretty good Port-au-Prince. foundation here at this place, The Meteorological Office but I definitely felt the ground issued a watch to residents in shake,” he said. the southern Bahamas to The National Oceanic and monitor coastal activities for Atmospheric Administration strong wave activity. (NOAA), an agency of the “People are very much con- United States Department of cerned because we are accus- Commerce, issued a six-hour tomed to hurricanes and we tsunami warning for the know what precautions to Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican take in a hurricane, but we Republic and Haiti in an have never had a tsunami emergency bulletin last night. warning before,” said Glenn They reported a 7.30 scale Bannister, Managing Direc- earthquake occurring at about tor, Morton Bahamas, who 5pm yesterday. It was later was startled by two jolts in reported that the quake was the ground in the aftermath 7.0. PEOPLE CARRY an injured person after the earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, yesterday. of the earthquake. Calm was restored around “It looked to me like my head was spinning. It felt like SEE page 12 Developers ‘pull Ryan Pinder is ratified as the PLP’s back’ interest in Elizabeth nominee Norman’s Cay resort

By PAUL G TURNQUEST the group sought to develop Tribune Staff Reporter an $80 million project on the [email protected] island with a multi-room X hotel, residential villas, and GIVEN the uncertainty a beach club with pool, spa, ELIZABETH in the present economic cli- and fitness centres. BY-ELECTION mate, the developers of the “There was a previous proposed Aman resort in heads of agreement with a TAX attorney Ryan Pin- Norman’s Cay, Exuma, developer involving the der was ratified last night have reportedly “pulled Aman Group for a touristic as the PLP’s nominee for back” in their interest with resort kind of development, the Elizabeth constituency, the development, Perma- there was a heads of agree- setting the stage for what nent Secretary in the Office ment, their leases signed and will be a hotly contested by- of the Prime Minister David the like. After the passage election beginning some- Davis revealed. of a number of years that time early next month. In his testimony before fell apart and we entered the House of Assembly’s into negotiations. Subse- Carrying the PLP’s ban- Select Committee on Crown quently I believe it would ner up against the FNM’s Land, Mr Davis said the be after May 2007 to try and Dr Duane Sands, Mr Pin- ATTORNEY Ryan Pinder Government had renegoti- bring that project back on der beat out a number of ated a new heads of agree- track and at the time our other contenders within his he could to bring the seat ments with the Aman view was that the heads of own party to gain the nom- home to the Progressive Group for their touristic agreement and the leases ination for the Elizabeth Liberal Party and provide development on the once and the like had fallen seat. the representation that “the infamous island that was away,” Mr Davis said. At 35 years of age, Mr people” deserve. home to Colombian drug Therefore, the govern- Pinder was humbled last Bahamas Democratic lord Carlos “Joe” Ledher. night to learn that he had leader Cassius Stuart offi- In their initial proposal, SEE page 12 gained the nomination, cially announced his inten- vowing that he would do all tion to run next week.

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LOCAL NEWS UTEB/COB COVERAGE Police Union claims students have become victims of process division shakeup COBUS disgusted with Several district police stations across the country saw a change in leadership this week after a series of transfers were ordered by the new commissioner of police, sources told The state of negotiations PRESIDENT OF UTEB Jennifer Isaacs Dotson briefs Tribune. the media on the demonstration. Inspector Kelly Mackey, By AVA TURNQUEST ments but we believe that no staff officer in the commis- [email protected] dispute should be regarded as sioner’s office, confirmed too big that conflict resolu- the tip yesterday, adding THE College of the tion strategies could not be that the force is “in a tran- Bahamas Union of Students utilised so as not to disfran- sition period” at the said its members are “dis- chise the students, inhibiting moment. heartened and disgusted” them from attaining their Inspector Mackey with the state of negotiations financed and valuable educa- declined to comment fur- between the faculty and tion. A win-win solution for ther, and pointed out that administration at the college, all is possible if all parties try.” information on the trans- claiming that the students COBUS said its members fers had not been officially wish to remain neutral in the have now become victims of released. the process. negotiation process and advised all students to do the Superintendent In a press release issued Stephanie Demerit, for- yesterday, COBUS expressed same. its distaste for the “drastic merly the officer in charge measures” taken by the Abstain of the Wulff Road Police Union of Tertiary Educators Station, has been trans- ferred to the Mobile Patrol of the Bahamas (UTEB) on The statement said: Monday, which led to the can- “Regrettably, we have decid- Division, The Tribune was cellation of several classes. ed to abstain from involve- told. Superintendent A COBUS said UTEB’s deci- ment in this demonstration Greenslade, the new Wulff sion to disrupt the regular and we advise that students Road chief, was trans- functioning of the college and follow the same measure. ferred from the Mobile hold classes outside was an However, we want to thank Division. indication that students are all those lecturers that valued Superintendent David not the primary concern of the education of the students Deveaux is the new officer the faculty – but rather “a last enough to attend classes as COB STUDENTS in charge of the Southern resort to obtaining personal scheduled. looks on at this Division, having been vendettas.” “We respect persons as week’s demon- transferred this week from The students’ union said such and we applaud them in stration goes on. that the faculty and adminis- the Eastern Division. their efforts of maintaining Superintendent Christo- tration should not allow their professionalism. animosity to “stifle and derail pher Pickstock, former “We want the parties Southern Division chief, the progress of the student’s involved to always remember educational process.” that the success of students is was transferred to Grand COBUS said: “We under- the great reward of the col- Bahama. stand that the faculty and the lege’s faculty and administra- Woman Superintendent administration have disagree- MEMBERS OF UTEB Ismella Davis is the new tion – not the resolution of stroll back into COB disputes.” Eastern Division chief, after paying the having been transferred COBUS advised students Minister of Education to continue to attend classes Desmond Bannister a from the Fox Hill Division, unless notified by the college visit. where she was an assistant to do otherwise, and main- superintendent. tained that they will work to The Tribune PHOTOS: understands ensure any class time lost due that further changes could to demonstrations is made up Tim Clarke/ Tribune staff be made in the coming at a later date. weeks. COB president Janyne Hodder leads -2% 9$&$1&,(6 Ministry team on tour of College %XVLQHVV'HYHORSPHQW COLLEGE of the Bahamas president Janyne Hodder led Minister of $V%XVLQHVV'HYHORSPHQWIRURXU,7VHUYLFHVGLYLVLRQ\RXZLOOSOD\WKHOHDG6DOHVDQG Education Desmond Ban- 0DUNHWLQJ UROH LQ DWWUDFWLQJ DQG UHWDLQLQJ QHZ FOLHQWV IRU RXU EXVLQHVV

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THE TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2010, PAGE 3 LOCAL NEWS NSC makes next Defence Force Man charged with Commodore recommendation THE National Secu- rity Council has weekend murder recommended to Governor General Arthur By MEGAN REYNOLDS f f

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Naval College in the United Knowles nodded to assert that Kingdom. he understood the charge as A trained pilot, the com- he stood handcuffed in the mander also completed cours- dock dressed in a blue and ANDREW KNOWLES is shown leaving court yesterday. es in computer science and white striped buttoned down administration at the IBM shirt and hooded sweatshirt. to the second charge: posses- not been licensed since 2005. Training School in Atlanta, Police reported how Mr sion of an unlicensed 12 gauge Mr Ducille said: “It’s Georgia. Bullard, 40, of Burial Ground Mossberg shotgun, serial num- regrettable that this charge Commander Bethel has 24 Corner, was shot in the chest ber R492206, on the same day has been brought having years of experience in the at around 6.40am on Saturday in New Providence. regard to the circumstances Defence Force and is also a while on East Street. Emer- Knowles stood as Mr of this case.” graduate of the Britannia gency Medical Service took Gomez read the charge and The case will go to Court Royal Naval College. him to Princess Margaret Hos- replied: “I have a license. 11, Nassau Street, on January The National Security pital where he was later pro- Yeah. Not guilty.” 25 to set a date for the pre- Council is chaired by Prime nounced dead. Defence attorney Murrio liminary inquiry. Minister Hubert Ingraham Knowles was not required Ducille argued the shotgun in Knowles has been remand- and includes Deputy Prime to enter a plea to the murder Knowles’ possession had been ed in custody at Her Majesty’s Minister and Foreign Minis- charge as a preliminary licensed in December. Prison in Fox Hill. As police ter Brent Symonette, Nation- inquiry will be held to find out However, prosecuting Roy- led him out of the court al Security Minister Tommy if there is enough evidence al Bahamas Police Force Knowles called out, “Mom!” Turnquest and Attorney Gen- against him for a trial. Inspector David Lockhart said to his mother sitting outside eral John Delaney. But he pleaded not guilty the weapon in question had the courtroom. Couple accused of not declaring $30,000 in cash to US Customs By MEGAN REYNOLDS justice with mercy as the tourists had not wast- Tribune Staff Reporter ed the court’s time and been forthright in their [email protected] response to the charges, and he explained to the couple how the offence is of strict liability and A JAPANESE real estate agent and his wife the court is obligated to confiscated the money. were arraigned in court yesterday each facing Ms Bethel said: “The court accepts the defen- two charges for not declaring $30,000 in cash to dants unequivocal plea of guilt on both counts; United States Customs authorities. that is, making a false declaration and failing to Takayoshi Kamiya, 59, and his wife Michiko declare. They are both formally found guilty Iwata, 35, of Nagoya, Japan, had been on holi- on both counts and convicted.” day at the Atlantis hotel in Paradise Island Turning to the bewildered tourists, she added: when they got lucky in the casino. “Bearing in mind you have not wasted the But when the couple attempted to take their courts time, and at least you were forthright winnings home in cash, they got confused over with the police, if not with the customs offi- the US Customs and Immigration forms at Lyn- cers, and with the court, the court will not den Pindling International Airport in Nassau oppose any further penalty under the laws. and subsequently lost it all. “I have found you guilty and the sums of The court heard how Iwata filled out two 2,180,000 Japanese yen and $6,129 US dollars is forms – one for herself and one for her husband, hereby confiscated.” as she has a better command of English. How- Ms Bethel discharged the couple, setting ever, she failed to declare the fact they were them free on condition they do not to make carrying 2,180,000 Japanese yen, equivalent to the same mistake again. She said they should $23,684 US dollars, as well as $6,129 US dollars, not have difficulty returning to the Bahamas or amounting to a total of $29,848 US dollars. the US and advised Iwata not to sign US cus- US Customs requires passengers travelling toms declaration forms on behalf of another. to the US to declare cash amounting to over Following the hearing, Mr Kemp said the $10,000 on one customs declaration form per instructions on US Customs declaration forms family. should be clearer for international passengers. Magistrate Carolita Bethel arraigned Kamiya He said: “They need to put these things in and Iwata on two charges under the USA and Japanese, Spanish, French, Russian, and Man- Bahamian Pre-Clearance Act of making a false darin Chinese. This is an international airport, declaration to an officer of the United States of these things should be spelled out. America and failing to declare. “But the forms are only in English and he The couple, who have been married for two doesn’t speak any English, so he trusted his years, both pleaded guilty to the charges in wife. Court 8, Bank Lane, yesterday morning. “They are good people, they are not into Japanese honorary council Robert “Sandy” drugs or anything. They won the money gam- Sands accompanied the couple to the court and bling. attorney Michael Kemp offered to represent “In the world today people are very secretive Hear Anointed Speakers: them as a friend of the court. about how much money you have on you Mr Kemp asked the magistrate to temper because you don’t know who to trust.” S R

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EDITORIAL/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Tribune Limited Expectations are NULLIUS ADDICTUS JURARE IN VERBA MAGISTRI Being Bound to Swear to The Dogmas of No Master high for Ellison LEON E. H. DUPUCH, Publisher/Editor 1903-1914

SIR ETIENNE DUPUCH, Kt., O.B.E., K.M., K.C.S.G., (Hon.) LL.D., D.Litt . Greenslade and his Publisher/Editor 1919-1972 Contributing Editor 1972-1991 EILEEN DUPUCH CARRON, C.M.G., M.S., B.A., LL.B. high powered team Publisher/Editor 1972-

Published Daily Monday to Saturday EDITOR, The Tribune. paramount. We must not be concerned with personalities The excitement of the LETTERS when it comes to protecting Shirley Street, P.O. Box N-3207, Nassau, Bahamas announcement of Ellison the citizenry. There is no time Insurance Management Building., P.O. F-485, Freeport, Grand Bahama Greenslade as Commissioner [email protected] for worrying about whose of Police may have caused corn is being mashed. TELEPHONES many to relax, because of the agements on the street while Police Traffic Division also Switchboard (News, Circulation and Advertising) 322-1986 anticipation of a new modern pretending to write up any must begin to do their jobs. style of policing that was sore- Too many cars are on the Advertising Manager - (242) 502-2352 unsuspecting female. Too ly lacking in the past. The fre- many times some of these street with no headlights or Circulation Department - (242) 502-2387 quency of serious crimes may same officers use their uni- rear lights. This is dangerous Nassau Fax: - (242) 328-2398 have caused us to become forms to “pick up” ladies and should be addressed. Too Freeport, Grand Bahama: 1-(242)-352-6608 numb. But all in all we cannot while pretending to execute many jet ski operators carry Freeport fax: (242) 352-9348 wait for the change in ideas, their duties. Too many offi- as many as 10 skis with no approach and methodology cers exert their powers not light on the trailers. Large to be implemented in earnest. acting professionally. I trust trucks never have rear lights. WEBSITE Mr Greenslade, however, they would take pattern after This should not be allowed. www.tribune242.com – updated daily at 2pm has his work cut out for him. you, Mr Greenslade. Treat- Drivers do what they wish, Maybe he would have to mul- ing people with respect could when they wish, there is no ti-task, by cleaning up the calm the fears of the public law. Bus drivers and motor- force the same time he is and thus encouraging them to cyclist terrify this country cleaning up the street. The cooperate more. while the police stand idly by. COB students lecture union faculty force is like a machine; if it is I believe firmly that the The nine to five police sta- to be maintained properly and canteen should not be tions should stop. There COLLEGE of the Bahamas students Klein, concerned at how far behind Amer- oiled daily, it would become a opened. It is a distraction and should be a full complement are to be congratulated — at least they ican students are falling academically in mean fighting machine. even interferes with the of officers on duty at all times. know why they are at college, even though the global context, answered a question as Therefore, I believe that he finances of many officers, I The stations should have at some of their lecturers seem confused. to whether teachers’ unions were friends should start with the force. was told. It is safe to say that least an Inspector in charge Students go to school to learn, not be or foes of improving public education, this There are some rotten some officers may even be on at all times. Motorcycle cops drawn into negotiations over staff salaries way: apples on the force. Bribery is duty while visiting the can- too should be on the streets and terms of employment. “I think it's more nuanced than that. rampant and is one of the teen. 24 hours. At no time should On hearing that members of the union It's like the old song about ‘that's the glo- biggest reasons why criminals Last, but by no means least, motorcycles be parked on representing COB faculty had suspend- ry of love.’ You know, ‘You've got to give are “free to roam.” A couple the physical appearance of the Chesapeake Road in large ed classes, and invited students to join a little, take a little, let your poor heart of dollars would cure all ills. force leaves a lot to be numbers while people are dri- them to protest their delayed industrial break a little. That's the story of, that's the Some officers are in collusion desired. There are far too ving like maniacs everywhere agreement with the College Council, a glory of love.’ It's also the story of and with “wrecker drivers” to tow many officers who are mor- completely ignoring all of the former COBUS president cried “shame.” glory of union management negotiations innocent citizen’s cars and bidly overweight. They are a rules and laws of the street. Perry Newton called the actions of the in public education. never even log the incident in hindrance to fighting crime. I personally am ecstatic that Union of Tertiary Educators of the “The unions' job is to protect the work- the police desk log. I once had They cannot give chase and Mr Greenslade and his “high Bahamas untimely and inappropriate. force. That's a legitimate and appropri- a personal experience with an they run the risk of experi- powered” team are now at “This is a shame and disgrace!” he ate role. As we move away from what I officer in charge of the ence serious repercussions if the helm. I believe that there declared. “You should not be striking at view as an arbitrary, politically driven sys- Tourism Police on Bay Street. they over exert themselves. will be a greater participation this time! In these hard economic times tem to an accountability-based system, The highest ranking officers The physical examination that from the general public. We students are scratching to afford tuition then when teachers don't perform well, were fully knowledgeable of is required every year should can only wait to see how and and you are delaying their education. This we have to figure out ways to move them the event, but nothing hap- have stipulations and strict when this wave of crime will is the wrong time, you need to go back to out of the system. pened. That kind of foolish- guidelines. Otherwise we be addressed. the negotiation table, but don’t make the “It doesn't surprise me that unions ness must stop. The integrity would have many officers students suffer. Students should come aren't at the forefront of the movement to must be seen. who simply serve no purpose. IVOINE W INGRAHAM first!” end or change tenure or to move off a There are countless officers Physical fitness should be Nassau, That is correct. Students should come seniority-based system. But I think there's who collect monetary encour- January 5, 2010. first. It was interesting to note that in dis- a dialectical process. With the President cussing the search for a new president to out front on this, talking about pay for replace Ms Jayne Hodder, union presi- performance and teacher accountability, I dent Jennifer Isaacs Dotson remarked think that will change the discussion.” Policing the Bahamas, a that the union wanted the new president And the common sense lecture that to be someone who was union friendly. the students gave their teachers yester- However, what this country needs is a day should also change the discussion. first class academic, who is also a good Said COBUS, after recognising that administrator. A head who demands the “students are not the primary concern of test of will and courage best from students, and a quality of the faculty — but rather a last resort to EDITOR, The Tribune. at an all time high and his A safe Bahamas benefits us teacher who has more than just a degree obtaining personal vendettas”: efforts must be married to the all so we too must do our part. — a teacher who has the ability to inspire “Regrettably, we have decided to First a joyful Happy New assistance of the general pub- We must also be mindful that students to achieve. In other words, we abstain from involvement in this demon- Year to all. I wanted to take lic at large if he’s to be suc- police officers have families need teachers who will help take the stration and we advise that students follow this time to personally con- cessful. The establishment of too, so I want to encourage Dunce’s cap off the heads of our students the same measure. gratulate Mr Elliston an independent oversight them to be safe and vigilant at and help them scale the A-B ladder. “However, we want to thank all those Greenslade on his recent committee which would con- all times. The tour of former US House Speaker lecturers that valued the education of the appointment as Commission- sist of non police officers to I would also challenge Newt Gingrich and political activist Al students enough to attend classes as sched- er of Police. Mr Greenslade is investigate complaints of cor- Commissioner Greenslade to Sharpton to promote school reform in the uled. We respect persons as such and we a very capable and honest ruption and widespread police employ a more preventative US was interesting. The two — usually applaud them in their efforts of maintain- individual who commands the brutality seems to be more of approach to policing here in diametrically opposed in their views — ing professionalism. respect of his subordinates a reality than ever before. the Bahamas. agreed on at least two things: America’s “We want the parties involved to and peers alike. Since June of 2007, the The police must do much schools are badly in need of innovation, always remember that the success of stu- It’s quite refreshing to have family of Mr. Desmond Key to improve on their image if and teachers’ unions are part of the prob- dents is the great reward of the college’s such an individual serving as awaits justice for his beating the commissioner’s initiatives lem. faculty and administration – not the reso- Commissioner of Police. Mr death. are to succeed. I wish Mr New York City education chief Joel lution of disputes.” Greenslade’s appointment Many officers over the Greenslade all the best during comes at a time when crime is years have been involved in his tenure as Commissioner. fatal shootings of Bahamian citizens and to this day offi- OMAR ARCHER cers have not been brought Nassau, 05",)#./4)#% to trial. Jermaine Mackey, January 11, 2010. ).4%.44/#(!.'%.!-%"9$%%$0/,, -2%9$&$1&< shot and killed in Kemp 7KH 3XEOLF LV KHUHE\ DGYLVHG WKDW , $/(;$1'(5 Road, no officers charged. Shacky shot and killed in Give your lives to God 5,/(< RI3$/075(((67$7(61(:3529,'(1&( Pinewood Gardens, no offi- %$+$0$6LQWHQGWRFKDQJHP\QDPHWR$/(;$1'(5 7HFKQLFDO$QDO\VW cers were charged. 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THE TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2010, PAGE 5 LOCAL NEWS Four armed robberies Man believed to have in 24 hours By TANEKA THOMPSON Tribune Staff Reporter dropped dead near PMH tthompson@ tribunemedia.net A MAN is thought to have ARMED bandits mysteriously dropped dead robbed a convenience on the sidewalk near the store, a construction entrance to Princess Mar- work-site and several garet Hospital on Shirley individuals in four sepa- Street yesterday morning. rate robberies in less than The unidentified body was 24 hours. found lying on the southern Up to press time police side of Shirley Street near the entrance of Grosvenor could not say if any of the Close at around 9.30am. robberies were connect- Police and Emergency ed. Medical Services were called The first incident and the man was pro- occurred at Iesha's Con- nounced dead at the scene. venience Store on Up to press time, police Winder's Terrace off of could not say whether he Malcolm Road East at died of natural causes. around 9 am on Monday. "There were no injuries to Responding officers were the body. At this point, told that two masked cause of death is unknown," men dressed in dark press liaison officer Sergeant clothing burst into the Chrislyn Skippings said yes- store brandishing hand- terday. guns and demanding By the time The Tribune arrived on scene, a crowd of cash. /Tribune staff The men robbed the curious onlookers had gath- Tim Clarke store of an undetermined ered around the body, which lay only feet away from the amount of cash and cell examines Emergency Medical Services A POLICE OFFICER phone cards before flee- the body of a man found at the entrance to the Princess entrance of PMH yesterday ing the scene in a red Margaret Hospital. morning. Honda Accord, police Hospital staff speculated said. that the man might have col- A few minutes later, at The man, believed to be lapsed while on his way to in his early 50s or 60s, was around 10am, an armed seek medical attention. man and an accomplice wearing a green jacket; a "I think he was trying to red, purple and brown shirt; robbed a man of cash, make it to the hospital and cell phone cards and a tan pants and brown shoes. collapsed on the way here," Police say they will con- cell phone outside a a PMH staff member told tinue to investigate the mat- home in the Oakes Field The Tribune on the scene. ter. area. "Before he reach the steps Police were told that (to the hospital) he pass the victim was accosted right out." by two men wearing dark Hospital staff said the man clothes and hooded jack- appeared to have blood ets – one of them armed coming out of his mouth, with a handgun – as he possibly as a result of hitting arrived at a female his face on the sidewalk friend's home on Davis when he fell. Street. Suspects The suspects fled the area in a silver Honda Accord licence plate number 119719, police said. At around 3.40pm the same day, police got word that a construction site in Perpall Tract was targeted by an armed man who robbed a group of workers of cash. The suspect escaped in a sil- ver car. Later, at around 8pm, a couple was robbed of cash, jewellery and per- sonal effects by two masked men. Police were told that the male victim was at his home in Eneas Avenue, Stapledon Gardens with a female friend when someone outside called his name. The man opened the door and was accosted by the two men, one armed with a handgun, who demanded cash. The men fled the area heading in an unknown direction, police said. Investigations into all these incidents are con- tinuing.

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PAGE 6, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2010 THE TRIBUNE ‘First case study on sustainable tourism in Bahamas’ MARSH HARBOUR, Aba- In 2002 she began leading a built decades ago to service development site. Plans change co - The acrimonious and long- 10-year study on the coastal cruise ship passengers — and and there is no such thing as a running effort by some residents ecology of the Bahamas spon- artificial reefs were deployed in perfect development, but the of Guana Cay to derail the mul- sored by the Earthwatch Insti- degraded nearshore areas and important thing is how you ti-million-dollar Baker's Bay tute, an international environ- seeded with transplanted corals. monitor practices." development came to an end mental charity that engages stu- Over 90 acres of casuarina trees In short, as with most things last November when the Privy dent volunteers in field research were removed from the shore- in life, the road to hell is paved Council ruled against the Save and education for a sustainable line and mulched so that the with good intentions and the Guana Cay Reef Association environment. The focus of this developers could recreate nat- devil is in the details. The main represented by Freeport lawyer survey in 15 years; recent fossil turbed areas and protecting work has been to understand ural Bahamian dunes planted conclusion we can draw from Fred Smith. discoveries in the Sawmill Sink important ecosystems while how natural vegetation protects with locally grown sea oats, And the experience at Baker's Bay is The environmental contract blue hole south of Marsh Har- monitoring the overall devel- coastlines, and how pollution scores of diseased wild cats were that the EIA process can and between the Baker's Bay Club bour; bonefish conservation; opment process. The work affects nearshore waters and trapped and euthanised. should be advanced from a sta- and the University of Miami coral reef assessments; and com- began with baseline studies of fisheries. The Guana Cay Coastal setbacks were estab- tic exercise to an ongoing mon- also came to an end last year, munity-based tourism. the site and nearshore waters research represents one small lished for each type of shore- itoring process in order to and Dr Kathleen Sullivan- The controversial Baker's in 2004 and included the piece of this giant puzzle. line on the site along with buffer achieve key environmental and Sealey, the marine biologist who Bay project was launched in removal of invasive species like "In 2004 I was asked to look zones where no building is resource management goals. ran the environmental manage- 2004 by a California-based casuarinas, the restoration of at the Baker's Bay site and see allowed. At least 20 feet of nat- It is ironic that the Baker's ment programme, was at the developer on 585 acres of most- coastal dunes, the integration how to keep the ecology intact ural vegetation was reserved Bay project invested so heavily Abaco Science Alliance con- ly private land on the northern of advanced infrastructure pro- throughout the development between lots and along roads. in this groundbreaking envi- ference in Marsh Harbour this third of Guana Cay. Like all jects, and the preservation of process," she told the Abaco And homeowners are required ronmental management pro- past weekend. She gave a report such projects it has been affect- native vegetation. The total cost conference. "The idea was to to use xeroscaping and native gramme while the government's on five year's of work that has ed by the global economic of the environmental pro- document best practices in sus- plants to conserve fresh water $105 million heavy fuel oil pow- been billed as the first "case downturn, but the 165-slip mari- gramme itself was almost a mil- tainable development, and it resources. In addition, two large er plant under construction study on sustainable tourism" na and adjacent "village" lion dollars over the life of the was exciting to have develop- nature preserves were estab- nearby at Wilson City on Aba- in the Bahamas. opened for business last year. contract, while mitigation and ers actually talking and listening lished to protect mangrove co proceeded with little consul- Tough Call was also at the The 18-hole golf course is par- infrastructure costs totalled over to me. I looked at projects all areas along with a turtle nest tation and has been under sus- conference, which is organised tially complete, but installed $10 million. over the Bahamas to see what monitoring programme that tained attack from some citi- every two years by Abaco infrastructure includes a reverse In fact, despite the often bad works and what doesn't. I want- reports directly to the Depart- zens groups for being environ- Friends of the Environment. osmosis facility for potable press it has received over the ed to learn why developers do ment of Marine Resources. mentally irresponsible. And Sullivan-Sealey was one of water, a sewerage system and a years, Baker's Bay is the only things that are so destructive to More than 150 checkpoints The new power plant was in a slew of scientists who shared waste treatment plant, as well development in the Bahamas the environment, and I wanted were set up throughout the site fact promised to the develop- their recent Bahamian research. as roads for the 244 homesites with full-time professionals to set measurable environmen- to monitor environmental ers of the Baker's Bay and Presentations were given on the with underground utilities. responsible for active environ- tal goals that they could follow." impacts as the development Winding Bay resorts by the behaviour of deep-diving The University of Miami mental management and EIA The research began with a progressed. Christie administration years beaked whales in the Tongue contract was for an environ- compliance — Bahamian rapid ecological assessment to On the minus side, Sullivan- ago to meet Abaco's rising elec- of the Ocean; the results of the mental management pro- marine biologist Livingstone get a good characterisation of Sealey cited the general lack of tricity demand, but critics say it first Bahamian conch fishery gramme aimed at mitigating dis- Marshall is a vice president. the site prior to development. science literacy among employ- will be a pollution nightmare And according to Sullivan- Experts from the Antiquities, ers, staff and customers as a big and have filed for judicial Sealey, the UM contract was a Monuments & Museums Cor- problem. "We conducted review. Fred Smith is the lawyer unique partnership between a poration conducted a histori- employee training and public leading the lawsuit. private development company cal/archaeological survey of the outreach programmes, but these "The Baker's Bay project and academic scientists, with property while a team from need to be very aggressive in clearly shows how long-term one of the biggest pluses being Florida's Fairchild Tropical order to get environmental prin- planning, up-front resources "the training and exposure of Garden undertook an inventory ciples across. There was also and an in-depth understanding College of The Bahamas stu- of plants and set up a protected inadequate policing of subcon- of tropical island environments dents to the realities of devel- plant management programme. tractors for environmental com- are required for environmen- opment." Rather than bring in new stock pliance and almost no govern- tally responsible development," Born in Missouri, Sullivan- from Florida, native plants were ment oversight of the project Sullivan-Sealey wrote in the Sealey's interest in the marine cultivated for landscaping and — we don't even know if the 2009 edition of the Journal of environment was sparked by coastal restoration from cuttings BEST Commission read our Sustainable Tourism. "The childhood visits to her grand- taken on the island. reports." benefits (stabilising the shore- parents' home in the Florida On the marine side, scien- Arguing that projects like line, reducing pollution and pro- Keys. "Early fishing trips turned tists monitored water quality Baker's Bay should put envi- tecting biodiversity) will sup- into illustrated discussions of before, during and after con- ronmental management on the port the long-term viability of a the environmental future of the struction of the marina to gen- same level as marketing, she tourism project." Keys and South Florida," she erate the data needed to meet estimated that 17-20 per cent of Success depends on three recalled. "In 1984 I was appoint- Blue Flag environmental stan- the total project investment key planks, she says: promot- ed to the faculty of the Univer- dards. The Blue Flag pro- should be devoted to environ- ing better understanding of sity of Miami and by that time gramme is a voluntary eco-label mental programmes: "Turbidity environmental issues, convinc- the Keys had undergone rapid awarded to marinas around the from dredging was a big chal- ing policymakers to take a dredge-and-fill growth, and world that meet strict criteria lenge and it was a constant bat- longer view of economic devel- political fights were underway dealing with water quality, safe- tle to ensure that sediment cur- opment, and building partner- on how to control the valuable ty and environmental education tains were in place," she said. ships with developers. real estate and tourism indus- and management. "Fourteen-foot-wide roads tries. The islands of the Huge quantities of debris needed 70 feet cleared for infra- Bahamas are now faced with and garbage were removed structure installation.The sheer What do you think? the same rapid development from all coastal areas of the rate of development was unex- Send comments to and expansion seen in the Flori- Baker's Bay site — especially pected for us, and equipment [email protected] da Keys in the 1960s and 70s." from the derelict shore facility always wins on a fast-paced Or visit www.bahamapundit.com 326,7,216$9$,/$%/(

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LOCAL NEWS Appeals stemming from Attorney declares his GBPA dispute to be heard THE Court of Appeal is among the matters to be heard. expected to hear several appeals Last week, attorney Alfred stemming from the ongoing Sears, who represents Fiduciary candidacy for Elizabeth Grand Bahama Port Authority Management Services (FMS), dispute next month. a Cayman-based company Attorneys representing par- involved substantively in the By NOELLE NICOLLS constituency, based on fun- ties at the centre of the legal dispute, withdrew an applica- Tribune Staff Reporter damental Christian princi- wrangle appeared before Jus- tion for a stay of Senior Justice [email protected] ples. tice George Newman on Mon- Anita Allen's ruling over the Unapologetic about merg- day to indicate which appeals ownership of the port group of ATTORNEY Godfrey ing religious doctrine and were outstanding and how they companies. “Pro” Pinder is the latest politics, Mr Pinder said the intended to proceed. In August 2007, Senior Jus- contender to declare his can- concept of a division Among the matters to be tice Allen made a ruling in didacy in race for Elizabeth. between church and state is heard by the Court of Appeal favour of the estate of the late A by-election is expected an American ideal, between February 17 and 19 are Edward St George, finding that in the constituency in Feb- enshrined in the constitution appeals by Intercontinental Sir Jack Hayward and the St ruary after the resignation of of the United States. Diversified Corporation (IDC), Georges have a 50-50 business former Member of Parlia- He said the concept is not Sir Jack Hayward and FMS. partnership, and that Sir Jack ment Malcolm Adderley. relevant to the Bahamas. Attorneys Charles McKay does not own 75 per cent of the “I am going to go out The Love Revolution and Maurice Glinton are rep- companies, as he had claimed. there and test the water to Movement made its debut resenting Sir Jack Hayward Mr Sears claimed that he was see if the world needs love, this weekend, declaring that while Lady Henrietta St George abandoning the application and the trustees of the estate of because since filing the notice of sweet love,” said Mr Pinder, it seeks to create “Love Uni- the late Edward St George are motion, his client had done who is representing the versities” in the Bahamas, being represented by Fred what was necessary to transfer United Christian Love Rev- which are schools teaching Smith, QC. the $1.7 million worth of shares olution Movement law and theology. An appeal against a decision of IDC (the port’s parent com- (UCLRM). Mr Pinder said these insti- by Justice Neville Adderley, in pany) which was in the name Asked whether he was tutions would not be univer- which he refused to recuse him- of FMS. attempting to make a politi- sities in the traditional sense self from the case, as well as an Mr Sears was granted an cal statement or intended to of accredited international appeal against his decision to extension of time to serve a be a serious contender, Mr institutions, and would offer remove receivers appointed by notice of appeal in relation to Pinder declared that he will only short courses. Justice Jeanne Thompson, are the equal ownership dispute. be a serious candidate, work- ing with “serious people” concerned about changing the country for the better. He said he would promote conservative politics for the ATTORNEY Godfrey ‘Pro’ Pinder country and the Elizabeth NDP criticises govt after Carl Bethel’s comments

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THE National Develop- ment Party is criticising the government for comments made by FNM chairman Carl Bethel. At a Sunday press con- ference to announce the potential FNM candidate for the Elizabeth by-elec- tion, Mr Bethel suggested Elizabeth constituents would be better off choos- ing an FNM candidate, as that person would have the backing of the FNM-led FNM CHAIRMAN Carl Bethel government. He said an FNM member sent the Elizabeth con- of their political organisa- of parliament would be the stituency was undermined tion. first representative in the by conflicts with his party’s Dr Rollins suggested rep- constituency in nearly a leadership. resentatives could be further decade to “have an effective He called into question undermined if they do not voice around the table of the country’s political sys- have the backing of the gov- government.” tem, under which con- ernment by virtue of their Mr Bethel’s sentiments stituency representatives are affiliation with a minor par- were echoed by Dr Duane beholden to the leadership ty. Sands, who was chosen by the FNM local constituency association to be the FNM candidate. He said the concerns of the people of Elizabeth would be better addressed 326,7,21 if they had a representative with the weight and support of the government. $9$,/$%/( In response, Dr Andre Rollins, executive council member of the NDP, said: “It cannot be that the gov- 0DMRU ¿UP LQ WKH ¿QDQFLDO DQG OHJDO ernment is only going to be VHUYLFHVLQGXVWU\LVLPPHGLDWHO\VHHNLQJ serving those persons who happen to have in the DGHWDLORULHQWHGKDQGVRQ LQGLYLGXDO WR majority voted for their par- ¿OO DQ $VVLVWDQW )LQDQFLDO &RQWUROOHU¶V ty. The government should SRVLWLRQ LQ RXU 1DVVDX RI¿FH 7KH be there to support and aid every single Bahamian and TXDOL¿HG FDQGLGDWH PXVW KDYH D %6 every single constituency. GHJUHH LQ $FFRXQWLQJ ZLWK  \HDUV Dr Rollins described Mr ¿QDQFLDOPDQDJHPHQWH[SHULHQFH Bethel’s words as “offen- sive” and characterised them as “a threat and not an 5HVSRQVLELOLWLHV LQFOXGH EXW QRW OLPLWHG assertion”. WRDVVLVWLQJLQDQGUHYLHZLQJWKHPRQWK He asked: “Are you implying that a vote for a HQGDQG\HDUHQGFORVHVSUHSDUDWLRQRI party other than the gov- ¿QDQFLDOVWDWHPHQWVDQGDQQXDOEXGJHWV erning party would some- UHFRQFLOLDWLRQ RI YDULRXV DFFRXQWV how cause the FNM to ignore Elizabeth and its con- DFFRXQW DQDO\VLV LQWHUQDO FRQWUROV DQG stituencies? KDYH VWURQJ VXSHUYLVRU\ DQG DQDO\WLFDO “If that is what he is say- VNLOOV 7KH FDQGLGDWH PXVW ZRUN ZHOO ing it speaks to political trib- alism and shows that the LQGHSHQGHQWO\WDNHLQLWLDWLYHEHDWHDP interest is only to be in the SOD\HU DQG KDYH H[FHOOHQW RUJDQL]DWLRQ seat of power and not nec- DQG FRPPXQLFDWLRQ VNLOOV LQ DGGLWLRQ essarily to be sympathetic to the needs of Bahamians WR VWURQJ ([FHO VNLOOV DQG KDYH D ZLGH regardless of their political NQRZOHGJH EDVH RI GLIIHUHQW VRIWZDUH affiliation. V\VWHPV “Mr Bethel has more or less said that only those con- 6DODU\FRPPHQVXUDWHZLWKH[SHULHQFH stituencies who have repre- sentatives who are members DQGTXDOL¿FDWLRQV$WWUDFWLYHEHQH¿WV of the FNM will be served by this government. That is in particular why we have the political tribalism that is 5HSO\LQFRQÀGHQFHWR tearing our country a part,” he said. YDFDQF\#JPDLOFRP When Malcolm Adderley resigned his Elizabeth seat, he said his ability to repre- TO DISCUSS STORIES ON THIS PAGE LOG ON TO WWW.TRIBUNE242.COM

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LOCAL NEWS PM ‘determined’ to have marital rape law debated in House the decision is made to reintro- ty’s convention in November /HJDO1RWLFH FROM page one duce it once the new parlia- 2009, Prime Minister Ingraham mentary session begins. made his first public comments 127,&( in parliament six months ago, However, the source with on the Bill, telling them that he the heated arguments on either knowledge of the Prime Minis- was “encouraged” by support .$%$5'$ 9(1785(6 /7' side of the issue, and the ter’s intentions on the matter for the proposal to extend pro- ,Q9ROXQWDU\/LTXLGDWLRQ announcement in December said he wants to have the Bill tection against rape to married that parliament would be pro- debated in one of the few ses- women. rogued in late January or early sions left before parliament is He said the FNM is commit- February. 1RWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW WKH DERYHQDPHG prorogued. ted to equality for women and Prorogation, or the tempo- Since it was introduced in July will “continue to act to strength- &RPSDQ\ LV LQ GLVVROXWLRQ ZKLFK FRPPHQFHG rary suspension, of parliament is 2009, public debate on the pro- en protection afforded to typically undertaken by a Gov- posed “marital rape law” has women under the law.” RQWKHWKGD\RI-DQXDU\ 7KH/LTXLGDWRU ernment mid-way through its been contentious, with oppo- However, in early January term in order to allow a re- nents crying out over what they 2010, over six months after she LV$UJRVD&RUS,QF32%R[11DVVDX assessment of legislative priori- believe to be a threat to the first introduced the proposed ties in the two years leading up institution of marriage, suggest- amendment, Minister of State %DKDPDV to the next general election. ing there will be an increase in for Social Development told Any legislative business not false reports by wives, and a The Tribune that no decision concluded, such as the rape general confusion of standards. had been made on the future of amendment, would then be dis- The Bahamas Christian the amendment and no debate continued and would only re- HUBERT INGRAHAM Council is a vocal opponent of had been scheduled. appear on parliament’s agenda if the Bill, which removes the Nonetheless she would con- clause in the Sexual Offences sider it “a grave disappointment and Domestic Violence Act that if the proposed amendments do /HJDO1RWLFH $5*26$&253,1& prohibits a spouse being charged not go through.” /LTXLGDWRU 127,&( with the rape of his wife when “This is not something we put unconsenting sex is committed. forward without thought. This The Catholic Archdiocese, is a step forward for equality for $025*26 /,0,7(' the Bahamas Conference of the women, to strengthen our fam- ,Q9ROXQWDU\/LTXLGDWLRQ Methodist Church and the Sev- ilies. It is an opportunity for us /HJDO1RWLFH enth-Day Adventist Church to defend all of our citizens have all expressed their support, equally. It is a progressive agen- 127,&( 1RWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW WKH DERYHQDPHG as have several local advocacy da,” said Mrs Butler-Turner, groups. who added that she regrets how .$5$%$.+ &5((. /7' &RPSDQ\ LV LQ GLVVROXWLRQ ZKLFK FRPPHQFHG Speaking to the FNM Wom- the Bill has been misrepresent- ,Q9ROXQWDU\/LTXLGDWLRQ RQWKHWKGD\RI-DQXDU\ 7KH/LTXLGDWRU en’s Association during the par- ed by its detractors. LV$UJRVD&RUS,QF32%R[11DVVDX 1RWLFH LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW WKH DERYHQDPHG %DKDPDV Share your news &RPSDQ\ LV LQ GLVVROXWLRQ ZKLFK FRPPHQFHG The Tribune wants to hear from people who are RQWKHWKGD\RI-DQXDU\ 7KH/LTXLGDWRU making news in their LV$UJRVD&RUS,QF32%R[11DVVDX neighbourhoods. Perhaps you are raising funds for a %DKDPDV good cause, campaigning for improvements in the $5*26$&253,1& area or have won an /LTXLGDWRU award. If so, call us on 322-1986 and share your story.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2010 INSIDE • Minus runs for president o t o h P s e g a m I Davis adjusting y t t e G / k a z r h c j a M a s

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e By BRENT STUBBS the team. That is what my job mitted an average of 2.83 M Senior Sports Reporter is,” he said. “Right now, I feel fouls. [email protected] good with my individual per- If there’s anything that formance. But as a team, I Davis feels he needs to work HE comes off the bench as think we are a little better on, it’s his “points and the sixth man, but coach Mark than our record.” rebounds,” he said. “I feel I Madsen say Bahamian Ben- So far, the Flash had a 10-8 should be averaging double nett Davis brings so much win-loss record for fourth digits in rebounds and points, more to his Utah Flash NBA place in the Western Confer- but hopefully by the next few D-League team. ence up to Tuesday night games, I hope to get there. “One of the great things when they started a four-game “Other than that, my main about Bennett is that he talks road trip against the Reno thing about my game has been to everybody on the team and Bighorns. my defence. I’ve made some so his leadership has a great Davis, who turns 23 on great defensive plays for the impact on all of us,” said Mad- sen, the first year coach of the Flash. “He really thinks the game “I bring a lot of energy to the and he articulates what needs to be done on the court. So team. That is what my job is.” from a leadership standpoint, Bennett has been a real asset to our team.” Bennett Davis Madsen, who played last year in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves March 14, has played in all 18 team. So I think I’m fulfilling after he played on two cham- games so far, averaging 11.2 my role.” pionship titles with the Los points per game. Playing an As for the team, Davis said Angles Lakers, said having a average of 25.8 minutes per if they can pull off these four player like Davis has made his game, Davis is shooting a .490 road games, they can defi- adjustment to coaching a great percentage from the field, .333 nitely get into the top three one so far. from the three-point line and in the standings and be a con- For Davis, who is in his sec- .644 from the free throw line. tender for the playoffs. ond season after graduating The 6-foot 8 and 220 pound “All of our losses have been from Northeastern University forward has also pulled down real close. We lost them in the in Boston, said he’s making 1.80 offensive rebounds and fourth quarter, so we have to the best of his opportunity to 4.20 defensive. He also aver- figure out a way to close out play in the minor league of ages 1.4 assists, .78 steals, .61 the NBA. block shots and 1.22 SEE page 10 “I bring a lot of energy to turnovers. He has also com-

BENNET Davis #34 of the Utah Flash slam dunks during the game against the Bakersfield Jam on Decem- ber 1, 2008 at McKay Events Center in Orem, Utah. The Jam won 102-100 in overtime. Knowles hopes to be ready for Australian Open By BRENT STUBBS he could the past, Andrews said if he Senior Sports Reporter possibly try to test this one too early, it [email protected] play in the could cost more damage. Australian “The problem is there are HE’S had nagging injuries, Open,” only four grand slams for the but nothing as serious as this she said. year, but he doesn’t sound one. “But if he hopeful for this one,” she said. Mark Knowles, 38, was can’t walk Last year at the US Open, diagnosed with a grade two without the last Grand Slam for the tear of the muscle in his right pain, then Year, Knowles and his former calf on Monday as he was there’s no partner Mahesh Bhupathi playing his first match at the hope.” Knowles from India played with nine Medibank International with The stitches on his finger after he his new partner American Australian Open is scheduled got it mashed in the door of an Mardy Fish. to begin on January 18. It’s elevator. The Bahamas’ top Male the first of the four Grand But Andrews said this Athlete of the Year was Slam tournaments for the injury was a little different unavailable for comments yes- year. Knowles and Fish were because it was in his muscle, terday, but his mother, Vicky hoping to use the Medibank so Knowles was taking it Andrews said the injury could Tournament as a tune-up for rather hard because he was keep him out of action for at the Australian Open. hoping that he and Fush least 3-6 weeks. “So he’s pretty down, but would have gotten off to a The duo were playing the he’s keeping his chin up,” great start to their union this first set of their opening match Andrews said. “It’s bad news. year. at the Sydney Olympic Park It’s a tear of his muscle. He Knowles and Fish, 28, in Australia against the Aussie has never had any injury like played together last year when team of Stephen Huss and this before, so he’s pretty they won in Memphis, Ten- Carsten Ball when Knowles much devastated.” nessee. During that tourna- went down with the injury. Although Knowles has ment, Knowles teamed up “If he can walk on Friday known to heal pretty quickly with Fish after Bhupathi had without pain, there’s hope that from injuries he’s sustained in taken a break on the tour. sportsNOTES BASEBALL and the Carmichael Knock-out Boxing club, head- ed by national coach Andre Seymour. TROJANS IN GB THE Bahamas Baseball Federation is hosting the Last year, the two clubs met at least three times Taylor University Trojans’ baseball team in Grand with Seymour and Knockout Boxing Club prevailing Bahama, federation secretary general Theodore with two victories. But Minus Jr. said this would be Sweeting revealed. a good opportunity for his Champion Boxing Club Sweeting noted that the Trojans are currently in to turn things around. Grand Bahama where they will practise daily at the “As this is the first match for the year, we will be Grand Bahama park between the hours of 9 a.m. focussing on the boxers under 12 years, but if we and noon. get mtch-ups with older boys, we will feature them And from today through Thursday between the too,” Minus Jr. said. hours of 5-6:30 p.m. and on Saturday at noon, the “I expect some really good competition because Trojans will hold a clinic for local players. Seymour has been doing a great job with his stable Sweeting said the federation welcomed Taylor of young boxers. This will help us to kick off the University and were looking forward to other col- new year as we try to build the programme. It leges and universities coming to the Bahamas for doesn’t matter who win ot lose, once the boxers can their spring training. get the experience to develop.”

BOXING FOOTBALL AMATEUR BOXING SHOW BFA MONTHLY CALENDAR ON Saturday at the First Class Promotions’ box- THE Bahamas Football Association has released ing square on Wulff Road, Champion Amateur Box- the following as the calender of events for the ing Club will hold the first amateur boxing show for month of January: the year. 1st – resident’s Cup Match – Bears FC defeats Starting at 4 p,m., the event will be a dual show- down by the host club, headed by Ray Minus Jr., SEE page 10 TO DISCUSS STORIES ON THIS PAGE LOG ON TO WWW.TRIBUNE242.COM

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SPORTS Pitbulls dominate Minus decides to run for Amateur Boxing Scorpions 65-49 Federation president

By BRENT STUBBS By RENALDO DORSETT Wallace’s three point play from Carlas Carey, the Pitbulls and the Pitbulls lead increased Senior Sports Reporter Sports Reporter brought the Scorpions within built a 28-23 lead. to 15, 48-33 at the end of the [email protected] [email protected] one, and his steal at half court Wallace routinely beat the third quarter. followed by a fast break lay- Pitbulls full court man to man In the fourth, the Pitbull FRUSTRATED by the A REMATCH of last year’s up, capped an 11-3 run gave defence up the floor but failed lead ballooned to as much as lack of national initiatives to championship series in the his team their first lead of the to convert for layups on the 20 for the first time when increase the participation of GSSSA junior boys division, game, 13-12. offensive end. Francis successfully convert- more local boxers, Ray Minus produced a similar result with With his team struggle on The Pitbulls led 31-25 at the ed a three point play for a 55- Jr. has decided to put his hat the defending champions the offensive end The Pitbulls’ half. 34 lead. in the ring for president of the pulling away late to again Kristian Francis took over on A dominant third quarter The Scorpions followed with Amateur Boxing Federation assert their dominance over the offensive end, forcing the saw the Pitbull lead reach dou- an 8-0 run but failed to pose a of the Bahamas. their most active rivals. issue and scored the remainder ble figures for the first time legitimate threat in the fourth In a letter dated Saturday, The D.W Davis Pitbulls of his team’s points in the midway through the period. as the Pitbulls kept them at December 19, secretary gen- used a series of runs in the sec- quarter from the free throw Wilton Johnson’s scored on bay. eral George Turner wrote to

line. a pair of baskets to give the Francis was one of four Pit- inform members from the f ond half to distance them- f a selves and pull away for a 65- Headed into the second Pitbulls their first 10 point bulls to reach double figures Bahamas Youth Sporting t Club, Carmichael Knockout, s 49 win over the T.A Thomp- quarter tied at 15, the Pitbulls advantage, 40-30. with 12, Carey finished with e n son Scorpions yesterday at the opened up a slim margin in Anthon Sturrup followed 11 while Johnson and Sturrup Champion Amateur Boxing, u b i C.I Gibson Gymnasium. the second quarter, dominat- two plays later with a block finished with 10 apiece. Genesis Boxing, Heat-Lion r T Heart, Lion Heart and / The Pitbulls raced out to a ing the paint with offensive which he recovered and took Lewis and Rolle each fin- r o rebounding and penetration. coast to coast to break the 10 ished with six points while YMCA Boxing Clubs that the j 9-2 lead in the first quarter a before the Scorpions got back Shakwon Lewis began the point lead barrier. Rolle added five blocks. elections which were post- M quarter with a teardrop floater, Carey and Shamir Rolle Wallace led all scorers with poned on Saturday, Decem- é into the game led by dynamic p i and after consecutive scores added late scores in the period 19 points. ber 19, will now be held on l guard Deangelo Wallace. e Saturday, January 16. F While no venue or time has been disclosed, Minus Jr. Ray Minus Jr said he’s prepared to step up and run the federation Seymour the trainer for the Davis adjusting well to Utah Flash because he feels that more is national programme where he being done from his Champi- will use his expertise to train FROM page nine on Boxing Club’ level than both coaches and boxers in the federation. o the Bahamas. t

o “I’m putting my hat in the “Seymour is updated and teams,” he pointed out. h P ring,” said Minus Jr., who has he would be very effective by

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t duct both his amateur pro- play the Los Angeles D-Fend- t Andre Seymour has to focus e gramme and the First class on putting on more training G ers on Friday before return- / Professional Promotions with k seminars to teach people in ing to Bakersfield on Sunday. a

z his wife, Michelle. With the NBA Utah Jazz as r all aspects of the sport.” h “Basically, you need the

c And as the highest certified the biggest sporting organisa- j

a power to put things into per- tion in the state, Davis said amateur boxing referee, M spective. So I’m going to run Minus Jr. said Alvin Sargent they have been fortunate to a s for the president because I should be given the responsi- s

have an average of 5-8,000 i l feel like so much can be done bility to deal specifically with coming out to watch them e to get boxing in a better posi- play. M putting together and training tion. As an association, we a core of referees to work “We get great support at need to get out in the com- home, but when we go on the with the sport. munity, in the parks and train Although he does not road, we don’t get that kind young men and teach them of support at some players like intend to put a slate of officers the discipline of the sport.” together, Minus Jr. said he in LA,” he said. “But other Additionally, Minus Jr. said places like Sioux Falls and will simply work with whoev- he’s travelled to a number of er come forth to seek the oth- North Dakota is packed the Family Islands and has because the city doesn’t have er positions, including Turner, noticed the wealth of talent whom he feel is the ideal man any other professional team.” and interest in the sport, but Having had a chance to to continue as secretary gen- yet nothing has been done to eral. work out with the New Jersey enhance any sort of pro- Nets’ summer programme last If elected, Minus Jr. said he gramme. would ensure that the federa- year, Davis said he’s hoping The federation is currently to get closer to his dream of tion was responsible for hon- Davis #34 of the Utah Flash lays up a shot against (L-R) Cezary Trybanski #44 and Dave Noel headed by Wellington Miller, one day playing in the NBA. BENNET ouring people like legendary #10 of the Reno Bighorns during the D-League game on December 11, 2009 at the McKay Events Cen- but it’s not known if he or any “It’s all about what teams Leonard ‘Boston Blackie’ ter in Orem, Utah. The Bighorns won 107-103. of his executive members will want and what they need at a Miller by naming the national be seeking another term in amateur boxing champi- particular time,” he pointed office. out. “But I will continue to onships after him. of the NBA teams to play in scouts will get to give him a lege, Davis said it would Miller is now serving as well Miller, who is currently ill, work hard on the little things the elite league in the world. chance to play at the higher enable the athlete to fall back as the president of the so that the NBA scout may has been the longest serving Based on what he has seen, level.” on their academics if they did- Bahamas Olympic Associa- amateur coach. The former see something in me that they Madsen said Davis has all the To the local players who n’t make it athletically. tion, the highest sporting body may want to pick me up.” boxer/cyclist has worked dili- tools to become a great NBA aspire to become a NBA or He also thanked all of his in the country. gently with just about every This year, Davis said he player. professional player or even family and friends in the In any event, Minus Jr. said would like nothing better than amateur boxer in the coun- “He’s been the anchor for athlete in another sport, Davis Bahamas for their prayers and he had a legitimate plan to try. for Utah to go all the way and us on defence with his shot advised them to make sure support. He encouraged them take the federation to anoth- win the D-League title. But he “The contributions that blocking,” Madsen said. “As that they continue to focus on not to forget him because he er level. Boston Blackie has made is said he would like nothing bet- his eye continues to unfold on their academics. was doing what he could to “The amateur boxing fed- ter than getting a call from one unbelievable,” Minus Jr. said. before our team, hopefully the Having graduated from col- represent the Bahamas. eration need to take boxing “Today, he’s still excited in hand and put on monthly about amateur boxing and events, sometimes twice a he’s ready to go back to work. month, to keep the sport Boston is a great, great man, moving,” he said. who needs to be recognised.” “We need to move around Likewise, Minus Jr. said and go to the different Fami- Terry Goldsmith should also ly Islands and put on boxing be given a post as the nation- matches. If elected as presi- al and international co-ordi- dent, I would like make sure nator for the role he has that we do a lot of events like played over the years at the these.” YMCA Gym in Grand Minus Jr., the former ban- Bahama. tamweight and lightweight And while he doesn’t mind Bahamian and Common- running against him, Minus wealth champion, said one of Jr. said current president the things he would also do, if Wellington Miller should and elected, was to revamp the will also be honoured under national programme and his watch as the new presi- name accomplished former dent for the tremendous role amateur/pro boxer Stevie ‘the that he has played in the sport Heat’ Larrimore as the new over the years. national amateur coach. Minus Jr. said events such “Stevie Larrimore may as the Sonny Boy Rahming somewhat appear to be a bit Silver Gloves, the L Garth slow, but his knowledge of Wright Golden Gloves and amateur boxing is unbeliev- the Ray Minus Sr. End of the able,” Minus Jr. said. “He has Year Awards Presentation to been a great professional and give them the national amateur boxer and his knowl- acclaim that they all deserve. edge is wide.” Come January 16, Minus Jr. As for the current national said he would bring a fresh coach, Minus Jr. said he new twist to the federation, if would move to make Andre he was elected. Sports Notes cont’d FROM page nine

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A DAMAGED BUILDING is seen after the earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The largest earthquake ever recorded in the area rocked Haiti on Tuesday.Tsunami (AP) scare for the Bahamas

High waves were expected Inagua. He also noted the The largest earthquake on FROM page one to make an impact along the depth of the Haitian earth- record, 9.0 on the Richter coastal areas of the southern quake was significantly more scale, occurred in Chile during 7pm when the tsunami warn- Bahamas, although wide- shallow than the destructive the 1960s. ing was cancelled. During the spread destruction was not Indian Ocean earthquake of “The Progressive Liberal period of high alert, Mr Ban- expected. Michael Stubbs, 2004. Party wishes to express its nister said workers, who were Chief Climatological Officer Although the Bahamas was sense of concern for the peo- loading boats with salt, were at the Department of Meteo- spared, Haiti was devastated ple of Haiti as it appears that sent home from the factory. rology, said a tsunami is gen- by the earthquake with they have suffered an earth- He said residents were pre- erated from wave activity as a reports of substantial damage quake of massive proportions. pared to make a run for Salt result of an earthquake, as and casualties. This was the While the full extent of any Pond Hill, which is the highest opposed to a storm surge largest earthquake in Haiti’s devastation is not now known, point in Inagua, standing at which is generated from wind history, coming just two years it is expected to be signifi- 90-feet. activity. The potential impact after it was devastated by four cant,” said Fred Mitchell, Inagua was devastated by from a tsunami is therefore hurricanes striking within a Opposition spokesman on Hurricane Ike in September greater. space of three weeks in 2008. Foreign Affairs. 2008. Mr Bannister said the With the earthquake occur- Haitian officials called it a “We express our sympathy nerves of residents were par- ring at a depth of about 6- “catastrophe of major pro- to that nation. We encour- ticularly shaken, because the miles, Mr Stubbs said the portions”, reporting the col- age the government of The nightfall made it difficult to impact radius was about 80- lapse of a hospital, damage to Bahamas to lead a CARI- detect tide and wave activity. miles from the epicentre, the presidential palace and COM wide effort to mobilize He said some residents were which would have only affect- the nation’s tax office, as well resources to help our CARI- dressed with life-vests close ed the southern Bahamas. as the collapse of an entire COM neighbour. It is incum- by ready to take action. Haiti is 70 miles south-east of shanty town. bent upon The Bahamas to Haiti is the most economi- lead the way. In the mean- cally impoverished country in while, however, we ought to the Western Hemisphere. Its all offer our prayers for the capital city has a population Haitian people,” he said. of over three million. The international commu- “My colleagues and I are nity is rallying behind the deeply distressed at the news Caribbean nation, with sev- of what appears to be a very eral nations, including the powerful 7.0 earthquake that United States of America, struck our neighbour Haiti offering humanitarian sup- this afternoon. Our hearts go port. Minister of Immigra- out to the people of Haiti at tion, Jack Thompson, said his this time and I have alerted ministry would be monitor- our emergency services to be ing the situation on the prepared, along with similar ground to determine if any agencies in our sister states in action needed to be taken to the Caribbean, to render protect the borders of the Death of Kathleen whatever aid we can as soon Bahamas. However, he said, as possible. We will continue at this time his focus is on Agatha Bethel to monitor the situation,” said the fact that Haiti is experi- Prime Minister Hubert Ingra- encing a tragedy of major KATHLEEN ham. proportions and needed the AGATHA BETHEL, Records indicate the support of the Bahamas and wife of the late Har- Bahamas was previously the international communi- court (Rusty) Bethel, threatened by a tsunami from ty. first manager of ZNS the vicinity of Haiti. In the “It is early still and I would and former advertising late 1800s Inagua residents need more information about manager of The Tri- reported feeling tremors. what is happening on the bune, and later manag- Haiti is a part of the ground to comment with a er of its Freeport office, Caribbean tectonic plate, but degree of authority and accu- died peacefully at the sits just on the fault line with racy. But at this time I think Oceanview Retirement the North American plate. they really need our sympa- Village in Freeport, The Bahamas lies just to the thy. Grand Bahama, on North of the Caribbean Plate. “They need us to be more Monday after a long ill- Activities in the vicinity of sensitive to the plight of the ness. An announce- Haiti and Jamaica are high people. The world is going to ment of a Memorial risk for the Bahamas, partic- have to rally behind them, Service will be made at ularly the southern islands, offering humanitarian assis- a later date. said Mr Stubbs. tance,” said Mr Thompson. Developers ‘pull back’ interest in Norman’s Cay resort “In other words, we are going to ensure that FROM page one they pay their stamp taxes and the like, but we want to also be assured that we share in the ment negotiated new heads of agreement and final sales price of that property,” he said. sought to negotiate new leases for new terms Along with this development in Norman’s and the like. However, having regard for the Cay there has surfaced reports of “specula- commentary in the public that the land was tors” seeking to use their numerous connec- being “given away” Mr Davis said they sought tions within government to attempt to gain to structure a formula that made sense in terms access to more than 200 acres of land that is of what the Government would receive for its currently vested in the Treasury after Mr Led- land in Norman’s Cay. her’s companies were struck off the registry “Those things are in place, but having regard when he was imprisoned. for the present economic climate, I get the However, in response to this, Mr Davis impression that the developers have pulled issued a stern warning, stating that he was back and we anticipate them coming back to us aware of such persons but warned that they when circumstances dictate that they are pre- were essentially “all talk” with little or no sub- pared to move ahead. stance. “In our discussions with the Aman Group “I am aware of Mr (name withheld) interest and the like, we saw fit to retain some of that in a number of (things), but it is just talk more land and not to grant it all. We saw fit to give than anything concrete, that he and his investor a very limited amount in terms of an outright group want to do something in the resort sec- sale; a lot of it will be leased land, particularly tor of the Bahamas. any land that will be used for a golf course “He has very good contacts in the Ministry and the like. And when we are going to sell the of Tourism, I have met him on a number of land we are seeking to put in place a formula occasions, he has met the Director of Invest- that says the government of the Bahamas will ments on a number of occasions but all I have get fair and equitable compensation for its gotten from (name withheld) thus far is just land. talk.” TO DISCUSS STORIES ON THIS PAGE LOG ON TO WWW.TRIBUNE242.COM

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2010 SECTION B • [email protected] Resort to have Tour operator ‘more than one Hotels ‘beat New staff member sees 30-50% per visitor’ Year projections’ booking rise * Sandals Emerald Bay to have between 400-500 * BHA president says sector ‘exceeded expectations’ with * Majestic Tours’ arm sees rebound employees when opens occupancies in 90-100% range following 20% decline in 2009 * Investing heavily in * Says sector confident ‘worst is behind us’, but much work to * Focusing on Family Island packages promotions, with chain’s do before on sustainable rebound for Europe, after booked room nights $150m marketing budget * Average occupancies for 2009 at 60-62%, down 8-10%, fell from 14,000 to 12,000 in 2009 for 2009 its ‘biggest ever’ while rates off 10-15% By CHESTER ROBARDS By NEIL HARTNELL By NEIL HARTNELL per cent, while room rates were Business Reporter Tribune Business Editor Tribune Business Editor off by 10-15 per cent. Together, [email protected] those two indicators showed Between 400-450 staff will The New Year holiday how much the Bahamian resort SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A leading Bahamian tour be employed at the Sandals “exceeded expectations” for industry lost in terms of top- operator yesterday said its 2010 forward bookings were Emerald Bay Resort when it many Bahamian hotels as aver- line revenues in 2009 and, ulti- already up 30 to 50 per cent year-over-year for the enjoys its January 22 soft age occupancy rates soared into mately, in terms of profitability entire Bahamas, following what its managing director for opening, resort chain officials the 90 per cent range with some and increased losses. Europe described as a 20 per cent decline last year. told Tribune Business yester- days sold out, although the “I think it is fair to say that Theres Saunders, of Majestic Tours, told Tribune day, creating a ratio of “more Bahamas Hotel Association’s for the large hotels, the casino- Business that Condor airline’s direct flights from Ger- than one member of staff per (BHA) president yesterday based hotels, the New Year many, which began late last year, had sparked a positive guest at any time”. cautioned that the sector had period in particular was strong to make up considerable spike in arrivals from that part of Europe and generat- Stephen Hector, Sandals and occupancies exceeded ground to return to pre-credit expectations,” Mr Sands told ed requests for tour packages from other countries. Resorts International’s crunch business levels. ROBERT SANDS Tribune Business said. Majestic Tours’ travel agency arm, Majestic Holi- spokesman, told this newspa- Robert Sands told Tribune “We don’t have the exact fig- days, created a 14-day island hopping package for visi- per that the chain was already Business that while the industry ures, and we think the rates tors from Germany, and have had requests for a similar heavily marketing the latest comfortably say we’re on the package for Italian visitors. felt “the worst is behind us”, rebound”. were somewhat depressed, but addition to its resort collec- indicating there were unlikely the occupancies were in the 90 According to Mrs Saunders, the company booked tion, with some 11 Canadian Compared to pre-recession to be further mass lay-offs, levels, Mr Sands said average per cents and we had some sold 2,000 less room nights last year than in 2008, when it radio stations due to be taken room rates remained hotel occupancy rates for 2009 out days.” down to visit the property in “depressed” and the sector were down by around 8-10 per SEE page 2B the next few days. needed to beat or equal its ear- cent, standing at around 60-62 SEE page 2B He added that the Golf ly 2008 numbers “before we can Channel was also due to pro- duce a programme from the Exuma-based resort, which would received further pub- Aircraft registry’s Family Island growth licity from Wedding TV. The latter is featuring Sandals’ tie- up with Martha Stewart Wed- ‘robust’ returns hurt by airlift absence dings, in which the resort chain makes every wedding it * Bahamas assessing By CHESTER ROBARDS Business Reporter hosts a Martha Stewart wed- [email protected] ding. whether global treaty $4.1568 Mr Hector said Sandals had $4. $4.29 spent $150 million last year needs to be signed SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Difficult and unavailable flight on marketing its various prop- connections are harming the Family Islands’ economic growth first before The information erties, its highest-ever spend and the businesses that cater to them, Majestic Tours' manag- $4.07 ing director for Europe said yesterday. contained is from a in this area, which “gives you developing sector 51 third party and The an indication of how serious- Theres Saunders told Tribune$4.29 Business thatTribune Europeans can not be have $4. held responsible for ly we take marketing”. * Registry expansion shown a keen interest in booking vacations to Bahamian islands outside Nassau/Paradise Island and Granderrors Bahaman, and/or but are “We’re currently doing omission from the some radio broadcasts from seen as complement $4.2769 dissuaded by difficulties$4.29 in getting airlift. daily report. Sandals Royal Bahamian”, he According to Mrs Saunders, a minor change in Bahama- added. “We have 11 Canadi- to private aviation $4. sair's flight itinerary could positively shift the number of visitors an stations here, broadcast- to the Family Islands. She said a 5pm flight out of Lynden pre-clearance The information contained is from a third ing morning shows this week party and The Tribune can not be held VINCENT responsible for errors and/or omission SEE page 2B and the week after.” Those VANDERPOOL-WALLACE agreement from the daily report. same stations are due to visit Sandals Emerald Bay this week. By NEIL HARTNELL Mr Hector said Sandals was Tribune Business Editor “on course” for its planned The potential economic January 22 ‘soft opening’ at returns from developing the Emerald Bay, with a larger Bahamian aircraft registry are celebration planned for May. “sufficiently large to ensure we “Everything’s looking spend a great deal of time good,” he added. “It’s just putting it in place”, the minister fine-tuning things. The rooms of tourism and aviation telling are up and ready to go. Tribune Business yesterday that There’s water in the pool. All the Government and its advis- the staff are being trained this ers were assessing whether they week and next, and last week. needed to sign an international “They’re being ‘Sandal- treaty before moving further Investment Property sised’. Most of the employees forward. Where do you want to be? have come from the former Confirming that the Govern- resort and not many of them ment wanted to expand its are familiar with the Sandals existing aircraft registry and brand, so a lot of skills train- attract more listings, Vincent ing has been going on, cus- Vanderpool-Wallace said the tomer service standards and initiative would work ‘hand in glove’ with the recently-passed technical skills training spe- legislation that will allow pri- cific to their relevant depart- vate planes to pre-clear US ment. Everyone’s very happy Customs and Border Protec- with the employees we’ve tak- tion in Freeport. en on. There are one or two Confirming that Grand positions left to fill.” Bahama was intended to also Sandals Emerald Bay was become the hub of the looking at employing between Bahamas’ aircraft registry, Mr 400-450 staff, Mr Hector Vanderpool-Wallace said adding: “That represents over moves to expand this listing one member of staff per guest platform were “definitely hap- at any given time. That gives pening” in an effort that was you an indication of the ser- being driven by the private sec- vice that’s going to be tor. offered.” “The only issue is the Cape The Sandals official said Town Treaty, to which we have We can get you there! Customised Investment Accounts airlift capacity to Exuma to become a signatory before would be provided by Amer- we can advance in this area,” ican Airlines and its affiliate, Mr Vanderpool-Wallace told Tribune Business. plus Continental. Signing the Treaty, he “Air Canada’s going to be explained, would enable the going in as well. It’s looking Bahamas to list aircraft assets [ Learn more at royalfidelity.com ] good. They’re looking to take on this nation’s registry and down a flight from Toronto,” give effect to “all the interna- he added. tional laws applicable to them”, Mr Hector said there had thus giving the registry an inter- been much interest in Sandals nationally-recognised legal Emerald Bay from potential foundation and standards. visitors and travel agents, with However, Mr Vanderpool- many guests at Sandals Royal Wallace said the Government Bahamian saying they wanted and its advisers were assessing to see more of the Bahamas. whether the Bahamas needed “It’s a great product, to sign the Cape Town Treaty first, of whether it could “go SEE page 2B SEE page 3B

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BUSINESS FROM page 1B early 2011,” Mr Sands told Tribune Business. “The industry has challenged Hotels ‘beat New Year projections’ itself to do everything possible to stim- The BHA president said that the ulate business during this period.” December figures for the Nassau/Par- visitors, Mr Sands said that while the ious room inventory having been tak- remaining weak due to the reluctance Promotions such as a Companion adise Island hotels would not be avail- New Year’s performance had come en off-line for refurbishment, the BHA of companies to invest, and their pref- Fly Free Programme, designed to pro- able for another week, “but certainly “as a pleasant surprise”, he added: president said of 2009: “I would say erence to control expenses and not be vide a couple with free air travel for the New Year period exceeded expec- “We should not use that performance on aggregate that most of the hotels seen spending ‘lavishly’. one of them, were “beginning to see tations”. as any long-term indicator of what have achieved anywhere between 60- Group business is a bedrock for some take up”, and were designed to Mr Sands, who is also Baha Mar’s business will be like. 62 per cent occupancy, which may be major operators such as Kerzner Inter- “take us through the end of winter”. senior vice-president of external and “We need a sustained level of high about 8-10 per cent behind where we national and Baha Mar, plus the likes “We will see how it manifests itself governmental affairs, said the Bahami- occupancies and increased rates to see were in 2008. of the British Colonial Hilton, as it in terms of bodies in beds over the an resort industry believed it had ben- a turnaround taking place. We are sat- “In terms of the average rate, we represents large block bookings of next few weeks,” Mr Sands told Tri- efited from the way the New Year’s isfied that the worst is behind us, and were at least 10-15 per cent off. Put their room inventory. They can then bune Business. “Everything is a wait holiday fell in terms of dates. With will have to see if we get back to 2008 all those together, and you can see the plan leisure business and rates around and see, but we’re being as aggressive New Year’s Day falling on a Friday levels before we can confidently state kind of revenues not realised in 2009. this. as we can in the marketplace.” this year, visitors were able to enjoy we’re on the rebound. It will not be We have a lot of work to do this year.” “The challenge remains the softness He added that the hotel industry the luxury of a long weekend stay. satisfactory to beat 2009 levels, Mr Sands said the main challenge of the group market, which is impor- was also hoping the cold weather in Adding that the combined market- because that was not a good year.” facing the Bahamian hotel industry tant to a number of hotels in New the US, Canada and Europe would ing efforts of the Ministry of Tourism While year-over-year occupancy was the soft group business, the con- Providence, and we will not see that result in increased travel to the and the industry may also have had a comparisons were difficult due to var- ventions and conferences market improve here until later this year or Bahamas, as visitors sought warmer positive impact on holiday stopover destinations. Tour operator &200(5&,$/63$&( sees 30-50% Family Island growth booking rise )255(17 FROM page 1B hurt by airlift absence did 14,000. However, she *URVYHQRU6XLWHV:HVW said numbers in the first three months of 2010 indi- FROM page 1B that the renovated domestic terminal will not *URVYHQRU&ORVHRII6KLUOH\6WUHHW cate a turnaround, and she is solve those issues. cautiously optimistic. Pindling International Airport to Abaco, Exu- Many of the late-evening connectivity issues 3KRQH  IRUYLHZLQJ "Everybody was down ma and Eleuthera could complement British in the past were tied to the absence of runway because of the economy," Airways and WestJet arrivals, which often lights at many small airports. However, the she said. arrive after 2pm in the afternoon. Government has vowed to upgrade the infra- Majestic Holidays’ for- According to her, many Europeans are not structure at many of those airports in a bid to )LUVWPRQWKIUHHZLWKUHQRYDWLRQV ward bookings for hotels interested in overnighting in Nassau before increase airlift to those destinations. across the Bahamas could be connecting to the Out Islands. "UK customers Mrs Saunders said the summer months are a positive indicator for don't go to the Out Islands because they can- often OK for late evening connections because stopover visits from Europe, not come the same day,” she said. of the Spring time shift, but the winter months - often a busy tourist season - are more of a GN 981 and tangible evidence of the The Government has talked for years about Supreme Court pay-off from increased airlift solving Out Island connectivity issues at the challenge. from that region. Last year, airport, and Nassau Airport Development "The Out Islands can only sell if you can the Ministry of Tourism and (NAD) Company officials have said recently get to them," she said. Aviation lobbied for more seats coming into Nassau, ailing Grand Bahama and Resort to have ‘more than one staff member per visitor’ Abaco. Mrs Saunders said Majes- FROM page 1B Mr Stewart said the $12 unable to meet debt repay- tic Holidays has pushed the million budget Sandals had ments. Family Islands in Europe set for much-needed upgrades "We gave our commitment and Canada, and received a unique to us, so people are and renovations at Emerald to give 110 per cent and do favourable response in really interested in it,” Mr Bay had "stayed true", with our part. We will do our best. terms of bookings. They Hector said. “Travel agents the pool, landscaping, interi- We have no doubt that we COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS have also been involved in a are loving it, saying it’s great. ors and furnishings forming can make this resort a suc- campaign in tandem with It’s a big thing for the indus- the bulk of that investment. cess." THE SUPREME COURT try.” 14th January, 2010 the Ministry of Tourism to "This is going to be the first PROBATE DIVISION boost domestic tourism, but Adam Stewart, Sandals Jacuzzi hotel in Sandals history that that endeavour proved less International Resorts' chief has a dedicated butler for successful. Despite the pro- executive, told Tribune Busi- No. 2009/PRO/npr/00811 Apart from the pool and every room," Mr Stewart told Whereas MONIQUE CUNNINGHAM of Plane gramme being ill-received ness in an October 2009 inter- Tribune Business, explaining by Bahamians, the campaign view that the chain was "110 deck area, Mr Stewart said Street, Pinewood Gardens in the Southern District of that when completed, Sandals that Emerald Bay would be will continue later this year. per cent committed" to mak- positioned near the peak of the Island of New Providence, one of the Islands of the "Everybody seems to be a ing Emerald Bay a success, Emerald Bay would feature the largest jacuzzi in the the chain's resorts, alongside Commonwealth of The Bahamas has made bit more confident," she having invested $12 million in Caribbean - bigger than the Sandals Royal Bahamian and application to the Supreme Court of The Bahamas, for letters said. upgrading its facilities to its existing record holder, which Sandals Royal Plantation. of administration of the Real and Personal Estate of standards. ALBREYROLLINGTON CUNNINGHAM late of Plane was located at another of its "This development is almost resorts. like a big country club." Street, Pinewood Gardens in the Southern District of the "We really try to focus on Island of New Providence, one of the Islands of the Other features included an 127,&( authentic British pub, swim investing as much as we can Commonwealth of The Bahamas, deceased. bar and barefoot seafood afford back into the physical Notice is hereby given that such applications will be heard 127,&( LV KHUHE\ JLYHQ WKDW /(6/(< &$/,; RI 2'/( restaurant. plant of our resorts," he by the said Court at the expiration of 14 days from the &251(52))($67675((71$66$8%$+$0$6 "We feel strongly that we added. Emerald Bay will be date hereof. 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The partnership “We don’t see the value to is relaunched later this month sought to make this destina- tourism as being as great as pre- in Nassau. tion more affordable and clearance,” the minister said of According to Mr Rubalca- attractive to visitors and the aircraft registry. “That will ba, numerous vendors have prospective visitors. not necessarily bring any come on board since the pro- Through the progamme, increase in tourism. We think, for example, that the pre-clear- gramme launched, including visitors enjoy special deals at ance agreement is of enormous Atlantis, which is tailoring many Bahamian restaurants, importance.” activities around the promo- jewellery stores and on rental The aircraft registry’s main tion in order to give more val- cars. hub would be located in ue to their guests. MasterCard distributed Freeport alongside the private Mr Rubalcaba said information and maps mark- aviation pre-clearance facility, the MasterCard programme, ing the location at kiosks at an initiative designed to attract which gives card holders the Prince George Wharf private pilots and their passen- exclusive offers at mer- cruise port, and launched a gers from throughout the chants across the Bahamas, is website to market the pro- Caribbean region. designed to make the desti- gramme with direct links to While the Government had nation more competitive. Bahamas.com and Nas- some estimates regarding the He said the programme has sauparadiseisland.com. economic impact from expand- led to a positive shift in sales Mr Rubalcaba said the pro- ing its aircraft registry, Mr Van- derpool-Wallace said yesterday: “I’m not prepared to share it yet, but it [the impact] is a suf- ficiently large number to ensure we spend a great deal of time in putting it in place. “It’s a matter now of not just putting the legislation in place, but making sure the right terms 3&&&5(6&+('8/(65$))/('5$: and conditions are in place. A 72-$18$5< lot of people are interested in having an aircraft registry put in place in the Bahamas. There’s 7KH3K\VLFDOO\&KDOOHQJHG&KLOGUHQ·V&RPPLWWHH some latent opportunities we think we can capitalise on. 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“I come here every week, and the soned and not in excess. You can food is very good,” said Villierre taste your food.” Da Glass Cartwright, a customer who is aller- Ms Moree got food poisoning last gic to beef and any kind of red meat. year from curry chicken at a local “This is my Saturday morning stop restaurant. She spent three days in for banana pancakes and eggs bene- the hospital and since then she has dict,” she said. been experiencing difficulties eating Ms Cartwright said she loves that from restaurants. Ms Robinson puts an emphasis on But Da Glass Kitchen has made a cooking in sanitary conditions to good impression on her. avoid cross contamination. Ms Robinson has a very loyal cus- KitchenBy REUBEN SHEARER from ground turkey, and fried in a decent size, all at a very affordable “As I learn more about the body I tomer base, she knows her cus- Tribune Features Reporter little bit of soy butter, seared on both price. see that what you eat has a signifi- tomers by name and knows what [email protected] sides. “I’m a joneser for this,” said cant impact on your health,” said they like. You can have a single patty or Tanya, a frequent customer who has Ms Robinson. “People can come in here, see double stacker sandwich with cheese. grown fond of the turkey burger. The restaurant owner said that she what’s going on, speak to the chef, HEALTHY eating seems They also put green and red pepper The restaurant offers a special to be the theme for many always ensures that the food is not and watch their food being prepared slices on top of the usual tomato and sauce called ‘caution’ that you can exposed to the open air for any from the raw to the final product,” in 2010, and Da Glass lettuce. use for your sandwich if you want it length of time. she said. Kitchen on Hawkins Hill is And before your burger goes on a bit spicier. Chips and bags of jujus Another customer, Marilyn Customers can watch their food the bun (they have two choices of are on also sale as sides. Moree, is overweight, has high cho- being prepared on separate cutting just the place for indulging white or wheat bread), they fry the In the beverage department, the lesterol, hypertension and type 2 dia- boards and in the different pans, culinary cravings in a burger buns in the soy residue left in ‘switcher’ is the big hit at Da Glass betes. After being diagnosed with which are always washed after use. health conscious way. the frying pan. Kitchen. these conditions she said she realised Ms Robinson said she does “We do things pretty much on the “It’s switcheriffic,” said Ms Robin- that she had to make changes to her research on the food that she pre- While the restaurant sells all kinds stove top,” said Ericka Robinson, son of her restaurant’s delightful of dishes, it also focuses on offering eating habits. pares for her customers. owner of Da Glass Kitchen. Bahamian lemonade that Tribune Ms Moree just had her first meal “It tastes like ya grammy was vegetarians and vegans a wide selec- “We do not use oil within the Taste tried yesterday. tion of delicious foods. from Da Glass Kitchen on Monday cooking your food,” said Ms Robin- restaurant unless it’s olive oil. We The ‘switcher’ is served in a cup of and plans to incorporate Ms Robin- son. But regardless if it’s a meat or a offer a grilled chicken breast sand- crushed, fine ice that makes the vegetarian dish, Da Glass Kitchen son’s cooking into her diet from now “I take what I eat so seriously,” wich rather than a fried chicken lemonade - made from freshly on. she explains. “People who are really strives to use the healthiest cooking sandwich.” squeezed lemons - cool and refresh- methods available. “The food is fresh, tasty and sea- strict vegetarians really take food The sandwiches are really big, and ing. It comes in regular and ‘tall boy’ soned just right,” she said. “It’s sea- preparation seriously.” The turkey burgers are made fresh her food portions in general are a size.

INSTEAD of going with the usually fare of hot cocoa, espresso, café Have you tried a ‘Bahamian Coffee’? latte and assorted teas, give the ‘Bahamian By JEFFARAH GIBSON Andrew Sturrup at the rapt attention. added to the top of the drink. Coffee’ a try. Columbus Tavern Restaurant “The first thing that we do “This is an overwhelming- AS Bahamians are on Paradise Island, who is take a glass and wet the ly good tasting drink and bundling up in this chilly spoke with Tribune Taste rim of the glass with lime. whenever it is ordered by one weather, one restaurant about the drink, said the main Afterwards we add the shots of our patrons they are promises that it has some- ingredient in the delicate, of white Bacardi, coconut always amazed at how deli- thing that will warm you up smooth beverage is alcohol. rum, and Nassau Royal cious the drink is,” Mr Stur- in no time. “The drink is mixed with liquor to the mixture,” he rup said. So instead of going with White Bacardi, coconut rum, said. However, while the drink the usually fare of hot cocoa, and Nassau Royal liquor, but However, other alcoholic can be made at home, he espresso, café latte and there is a special process beverages of your prefer- does not recommend it. assorted teas, give the when it comes to making this ences can be substituted. “Great skill is necessary ‘Bahamian Coffee’ a try. beverage,” he said. After the shots are com- when it comes to making this While the name of this hot This is a great alternative to bined, the glass is rolled con- drink. I would not advise per- beverage is ‘Bahamian Cof- the regular hot beverages, not tinuously over the sterno can sons to make this drink at fee’, coffee is surprisingly to mention it has an explo- which contains a fuel made home because great caution enough not the main ingre- sive taste, Mr Sturrup said. from jellied alcohol. must be exercised. And if a dient; only a hint of coffee There is an art when it When the mixture is at the person tries to make it at dust is used in this mixture. comes to making this drink, desired heat then a hint of home the taste probably However, the drink is def- and whenever it is made it fresh coffee is added. won’t be the same, so you initely a unique experience becomes a performance. The For presentation purpos- have to come down to that will probably have you spotlight is on the bar and es, whipped cream and sprin- Columbus Tavern,” he told saying, “refill please”. restaurant guests watch with kles of brown sugar are Tribune Taste. Be party smart - simple rules to avoid calories (ARA) - With the abun- nate. Erythorbic Acid. What dance of parties this time of may seem like questions on an year, it can be easy to over- annoying high school science indulge and see the result in quiz are actual ingredients your waistline. Even so, it's found in party dips, marinades possible to enjoy party and appetizers. Stick to foods favorites with the right with short ingredient lists like approach. chicken, vegetables and Mitzi Dulan, registered dieti- cheese. cian, author and nutritionist 3. Drink in moderation: for NFL and Major League Alcoholic beverages are full of Baseball teams, offers a party empty calories. If you drink, game plan everyone can fol- stick to light beers and avoid low that emphasizes modera- sugary beverages like margar- tion, avoiding hunger extremes itas. and eating real foods like avo- 4. Bring an appetizer: Hosts cado, shrimp and all-natural and hostesses will not mind - honey. some may even find it helpful "Some people think they - if you bring your own appe- cannot enjoy the food at par- tizer. This will ensure there are ties and maintain their figure," smart alternatives at the party. Dulan says. "This isn't true. I Dulan has designed several encourage people to eat the recipes with this idea in mind foods they love, but do so in including Honey Guacamole moderation. It is easy to over- and Honey Glazed Shrimp. eat at parties, which is why I 5. Steer clear of extremes: created this guide to avoid Don't come to a party raven- extra calories." ous or leave stuffed; stay Kung-Fu Tea Mitzi Dulan's party game somewhere in the middle. plan includes obeying five sim- Have a snack or appetizer ple rules: before the party, like a Chick- 1. Portions, portions, por- en Lettuce Wrap, to curb tions: The No. 1 rule of the hunger. At the party, stop eat- Fun, tasty ways to get fit in 2010 party game plan is one of the ing before you feel full or sick. (ARA) - If you resolved to get health- are moving without changing your entire (www.Teawan.com), quality tea and easiest steps, yet most often Eat until satisfied, regardless ier this year, you've probably started routine. teaware products from Taiwan. violated. Eat foods in smaller of how much food is left on evaluating exercise programs and healthy • If you already cook, go online, pur- amounts. It's when you go your plate. foods to eat. But don't forget to include chase a new cookbook or sign up for a To brew Kung-Fu Tea, follow these steps: back for seconds and thirds The following recipes, cre- fun and enjoyment in your resolution, cooking class and find some new healthy 1. Use purified water. Heat it to between that the pounds accumulate. ated by Dulan for the because that is the best way to keep it recipes. If you don't cook, consider learn- 180 and 200 degrees. The first bites are always the National Honey Board, are going all year long. ing how. You can challenge yourself to 2. Swish some of the heated water through tastiest anyway. all designed with the party Here are some suggestions to start learn one new recipe every week, or turn the teapot and discard. 2. Avoid the chemistry test: game plan in mind. For more your wellness resolution off on the right your learning into a social event by invit- Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of tea leaves in Xanthan Gum. Sodium Algi- recipes, visit honey.com. 3. foot: ing friends over for one of your meals. the tea pot. • Incorporate your exercise program • Relax with a cup of tea. Natural tea 4. Pour heated water into the tea pot and MakesHONEY eight GU servingsACAMOLE into activities you're already doing. For can help you reduce body fat and swirl two to three times in a horizontal cir- example, if you drive to work every day, increase your metabolism rate. Studies cular motion to rinse the leaves of shreds. instead of parking as close to the door as have shown that Oolong tea leaves con- Pour the water out into a pitcher immedi- Ingredients: you can, try parking a long distance away tain rich amino acids and cellulose, which 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and mashed ately. lemon juice or, better yet, bike to work. Once at lowers cholesterol and boosts metabo- Rinse all the tea cups with the remaining 1 tablespoon work, instead of e-mailing or calling a lism. Green tea leaves contain vitamins C 5. honey heated rinsing water. 1 tablespoon coworker to discuss something, get up and E, as well as high fiber. And black 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped 6. Brew the first pot of tea by filling the pot Sea salt and walk over to her desk and have an tea leaves help with digestion. Having a in-person conversation. Take the stairs cup of hot tea - without sugar or cream - entirely to the lid. Steep the leaves between rather than the elevator. Dance to the after each meal will help you to slowly 40 seconds to a minute. Strain the leaves Directions: radio while brushing your teeth at home dissolve fat in your body. Look for pre- using a filter and pitcher. Enjoy your health Mash avocados. Stir in lemon juice, honey and cilantro. Add sea tea. salt to taste. 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TASTE e n u b i r T e h T MBO acquires Miss Universe franchise things THE Miss Bahamas Organi- 2DO sation (MBO) has acquired Search begins for new Miss the Miss Universe franchise, • Nassau Music Society pre- making it the first organisation Bahamas to compete in world’s sents Colleen Lee in concert in the history of Bahamian This Friday and Saturday, the Nassau Music Society, pageantry to hold both the most prestigious pageants with sponsors Santander Bank Miss Universe and Miss World and Trust and the Embassy of licenses concurrently. is only a two-and-a-half-week window pete in both Miss Universe and Miss The People's Republic of Chi- Under the theme ‘Timeless Beau- to do so before the pageant’s contes- World is thrilling within itself,” said na, present famed pianist ty’, the pageant will select one winner tants screening and training regimen Ms Malcolm, “however, that’s just the Colleen Lee. who will compete in both the Miss Uni- begins. beginning of the amazing prize package verse and Miss World pageants – join- The concert starts at The age limit has been raised from that awaits our new queen.” 7.30pm on both nights. ing the ranks of Ava Burke Thomp- 17 to 18, which is the starting age of the Plans are underway to make the his- son - the only Bahamian woman to do Miss Universe pageant. toric 2010 Miss Bahamas Beauty On Friday she performs in so to-date. Additionally, MBO’s minimum Pageant a grand affair. the ballroom of Government “This is an exciting time for us,” said height requirement has been adjusted During the course of the events, past House, and on Saturday at St MBO president Michelle Malcolm who from 5’ 5” to 5’ 3” to allow for wider queens from both the Miss Bahamas Paul's Church Hall, Lyford never gave up on the vision of having participation. “A few of our regional and Miss Commonwealth Bahamas Cay. both international franchises under her directors have been after us for a while pageants of yesteryear will be hon- Tickets are $35 for non- directorship. to relax our height limits, so that they oured. members, $25 for members “By acquiring this franchise we will could have an easier time of choosing a Additionally, they will be invited to and $10 for students and can now be able to crown one Miss representative,” said Miss Malcolm. play an active role in the Miss Bahamas MBO president Michelle Malcolm Bahamas, and in so doing hopefully Interested young women can apply Foundation, which will focus on raising be purchased from the Nassau rid the Bahamas of all the confusion online at www.missbahamas.net. money for charitable endeavors Music Society in the SG Pri- must be proportionate to height. Can- about which is the real national “We are looking for the complete throughout the Bahamas. vate Banking Building on West didates should be of Bahamian ances- pageant system in the country. package,” Ms Malcolm said, “some- Entrants should be beautiful in form try, or citizens of the Bahamas. The Bay Street, telephone number “Ever since our launch back in 2005, one who can make her presence felt and face, graceful, intelligent and Miss Bahamas Organisation reserves 302-5146; from AD Hanna and we were hopeful that the day would at both international pageants, and charming, while possessing poise, a the right to refuse an application or Co (322-8306) or in Lyford come when we could be managing both hopefully capture one of the two pleasing character, and high moral con- dismiss a contestant, using the organi- Cay, from Moir and Co (362- Miss World and Miss Universe in crowns for the Bahamas.” victions. sation’s codes and regulations as the the Bahamas. And now that day is Strategic partnerships are being Candidates must be single, must not 4895), or for an extra $5 at the basis for its decision. finally here,” Ms Malcolm said. formed to ensure that the new Miss have children, nor have ever been preg- door if available. Applicants must submit a headshot The 2010 pageant is set for April 25 Bahamas receives a prize package like nant or given birth. Minimum height Colleen Lee is from Hong and a full body shot of her own choice and eligible young women are encour- none before her. requirement is 5’ 3” and maximum Kong and lives in Germany. for review with her application. The aged to apply to enter quickly as there “Getting the opportunity to com- height requirement is 6’ 2”. Weight deadline for entry is January 29, 2010. The Society's president Patrick Thomson and his wife met her in Santander, Spain, when she was competing in the San- tander International Piano Bethel releases new book called ‘Bougainvillea Ringplay’ Competition last summer - she came fifth and was named the By REUBEN SHEARER “Her poems are rooted in the land- top female. The Thomsons Tribune Features Reporter scape of the Bahamas, and so we will were impressed by her skill [email protected] find the flora, we will find the sea, we and asked if she would like to will find the food, we will find the come and play for the Nassau WELL-KNOWN Bahamian author dialect, and yet we are never for a Music Society. She agreed and Marion Bethel is officially launching moment allowed to imagine this place we look forward to welcoming her new book ‘Bougainvillea Ring- (the Bahamas) as a cliché, as a tourist location,” he said. her in January. play’, the second installment of her Her programme will include collection of poems, during a special On the 79 pages of the book, Ms evening of poetry and music tomor- Bethel displays her attention to detail, a selection of Scarlatti Sonatas row night. her unsettling truth-telling, and her and music by Albeniz and Ms Bethel is a writer who has long willingness to take risks with narra- Chopin. established herself as one of the most tives about love and pain in all kinds important voices in modern Caribbean of relationships. • ‘The Naked Truth’ art exhi- literature. Caribbean writers have had won- bition by Antonius Roberts Her second book of poems repre- derful things to say about Ms Bethel’s Exploring such hot button sents a collection of finely crafted most recent poetic work. They describe her works as sensual issues as the marital rape law, works that reveal a maturity of voice capital punishment, gender and a distinctive use of language, a in the most literal sense. And the cross of her Bahamian dialect and the poems are about what titillates senses identity and the position of the standard English that she uses in her - the sound of waves, radio, voices, church in these matters, the profession as a lawyer. sea, the taste of crab, the texture of renowned artist opened his Ms Bethel’s poetry reveals a mas- hurricane wind, and the chaos of latest exhibit featuring nude art tery of syntax that one finds in only the colours bombarding the eye. on Monday. most sophisticated poets. Her book launching and signing ‘The Naked Truth’ exhibition Her poems lack all but the most event will take place tomorrow at 6pm will be on display in the lobby at the Chapter One Bookstore on utilitarian of punctuation marks; com- at the Central Bank until Febru- Thompson Boulevard. mas, periods and colons are all ary 12, 2010. ignored. The event will be emceed by It’s a technique she uses to let the Lelawattee Manoo-Rahming, and reader access the rhythm and syntax guest musicians will include C-Force, • The official single release themselves. with Christine Gangelhoff on the party for NCity’s ‘Dancing in Writing is a very solitary endeavor, flute, Chris Justilien on the euphoni- the Rain’ and she is inspired by life as it is lived um and Ken Coleby on keyboard. In a party that organisers in the moment, Ms Bethel said. Harold Munnings will entertain atten- promise will be ‘bananas and Her environment, the people dees with classical guitar music. off the chain’, the girl hip hop Ms Bethel will be reading some of around her, societal concerns, and duo of NCity will be premiering the poems from ‘Bougainvillea Ring- relationships with people are all their new and eagerly antici- explored in the pages of ‘Bougainvillea play’, a title she says that “sort of Ringplay’ embraced” the 32 poems in her book. pated single. Jamaican writer Kwame Dawes She is an attorney by profession, The event kicks off at 9pm reviewed Ms Bethel’s book, stating: and a part-time lecturer of English on January 21 at Bambu “The achievement of these poems is studies at the College of the Bahamas. nightclub with live perfor- that they read with such control of Her work has appeared in many mances, special guest DJs and sound and breath that such markers anthologies and journals, including of course the SWIFFZ Dance seem completely superfluous in her Callaloo, Poui, MaComere, The Ham- Crew. pden Sidney Poetry Review, The hands.” Admission is $1O. Caribbean Writer and many more. Bahamians join global community in celebrating Kwanzaa By NOELLE NICOLLS Seven principles, known by the strength by calling on people like personification of the concepts truth, maa’ (cooperative Economics) and Tribune Staff Reporter Swahili name ‘Nguzo Saba’ and rep- Marcus Garvey, Stephen Biko, and balance and justice. ‘kujichagulia’ (self-determination) [email protected] resented by seven colour-coded can- even someone called on Sir Lynden “What was also memorable was are represented by red candles, red dles, form the basis of the Kwanzaa Pindling,” said Ms Walker. that the children were there and that symbolising resistance, struggle, sur- WITH the lighting of seven can- celebration. “The libation was about calling on they were involved, just their pres- vival and the blood shed by African dles, the Pan-African community in Participants in the New Year’s Eve people who have made a significant ence even was significant. And in the ancestors. the Bahamas gathered on New event joined in to light each of the impact on our lives as Africans and libation we raised up children, even African consciousness is expressed Year’s Eve to celebrate the African seven candles, starting with the unity drawing on that strength to go for- those not born yet,” said Ms Walker. and represented in the Diaspora in Diaspora tradition of Kwanzaa. or ‘umoja’ candle. ward in the new year,” she said. The purpose or ‘nia’ candle was many different ways, including Kwanzaa is a cultural festival cele- This is the only black candle, rep- Libation is a ritual pouring of drink the featured principle for the night. Ancient Kemet practices, Yoruba, brated by people of African descent resenting the people of Africa, and is by traditional communities. Pouring Participants were encouraged to focus Rastafari, and Afro-religious tradi- across the globe between December placed at the centre. The ‘imani’ or rum over a deceased person’s grave is on ‘nia’ and the other principles tions, like Revivalism. Each tradition 26 and January 1. Although it origi- faith candle was the last to be lit. It is a form of libation. At the Kwanzaa throughout the year, and not just for typically has a set of rituals or prac- nated in the African American com- one of three green candles, repre- ceremony, Mrs Wright said the liba- the seven-day celebration. tices to celebrate seasons, events and munity, it has grown globally into an senting land and growth, also includ- tion was to acknowledge and give “ ‘Nia’ represents being clear about cycles. expression of African unity and com- ing ‘nia’ (purpose) and ‘ujima’ (col- thanks to the ancestors who paved what your individual purpose is and Mrs Wright said members of the munity by millions of people. lective work and responsibility). the way for the community. ensuring it is in line with the com- African Diaspora often focus on the “Since Kwanzaa is not a religious Much of the ceremony was a learn- Each participant called the names munity or collective purpose, because aspects that differentiate each group. expression or holiday, it is a cultural ing experience for participants. Charo of individuals in their direct lineage, ultimately we do not exist in a vacu- Kwanzaa is based on a set principles celebration, it allows all persons, no Walker, co-owner of BlackFood.org, as well as other ancient and modern um. What we do affects the whole, so designed to unify each group. matter their affiliation, to come a Pan-African e-newspaper, said she ancestors they wanted to pay homage what we do needs to be aligned,” said “Kwanzaa is not about replacing together as one for a common cause. always knew about Kwanzaa in the- to. Mrs Wright. existing traditions. Whichever way With unity being the foundation prin- ory, but was not sure how the cere- The names of ancient ancestors According to Kwanzaa founder, you represent and celebrate African ciple of seven, coming together in mony would actually be conducted. invoked included: Shaka Zulu, 18th Maulana Karenga, the principles rep- culture, Kwanzaa is the common that manner allows us to reaffirm our “One of the most memorable century ruler of the Zulu Kingdom in resent an amalgamation of African ground. It is a new innovation, not commitment to supporting each oth- things for me was the libation, how Southern Africa; Queen N’Zinga, communitarian philosophy, they are an old tradition, but its newness does er and to focus on our commonal- we called on our ancestors before the warrior Queen of the Ngondo King- a collection of best practices in not negate the profound impact it ties,” said Rhonda Wright, host of ceremony began. I felt it was power- dom or modern Angola; and Ancient African thought and custom. The could and does have in uniting the the Kwanzaa event. ful because I could actually feel the Kemet (Egypt) goddess Ma’at, the principles ‘kuumba’ (creativity), ‘uja- community,” said Mrs Wright.

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‘The Orestes’ defence lawyer and argues that no one can blame a son for avenging the murder of his dear father. The Furies act as prosecutors and question what possible rea- Kindly son a child could have for mur- dering his own mother. They reason that no one can really be sure who their father is but everyone knows who their Ones’ mother is. “I was particularly fascinat- GREEK mythology, Freudian the- ed by what Dr Shutt pointed out was ory and feminism, these are some of one of the central themes of the play,” the complex themes a young Bahami- Mr Missick said. an filmmaker is exploring with his “What it boils down to is a conflict newest production, ‘The Kindly Ones’. between two visions of family. On the Inspired by the play ‘The one hand there are the Furies, ancient Eumenides’, the third part of Aeschy- goddesses who serve the blood con- lus’ trilogy of ancient Greek tragedies nection or the mother, while Apollo known as ‘The Oresteia’, the short film is a newer god who advocates mar- is expected to premiere later this year. riage which builds up a wider society as Rupert Missick Jr, known as a play- opposed to blood relations.” wright of such works as ‘Sacred Space’ This debate is also at the heart of ‘Imago Dei’ and ‘Fallen Trees’, said Mr Missick’s ‘The Kindly Ones’. he “fell in love” with ‘The Eumenides’ In the film, three Bahamian women, after listening to a recording of a lec- Moira, Nora and Deci, played by Erin ture on the ‘Foundations of Western Gay, Tara Woodside and Juanita Kel- Thought’ delivered by Kenyon Col- ly respectively, meet for a tea party lege Professor Dr Timothy Shutt. where a twisted debate about the role Dr Shutt spoke in glowing terms and significance of men and women about Aeschylus in general and ‘The in the family leads to the murder of Oresteia’ in particular, and singled out an unknown man. the Eumenides as the greatest play of “In this way the three women that trilogy. become the Furies from Aeschylus’ The play opens with Orestes being play,” Mr Missick said. chased by the Furies, three deities who ‘The Kindly Ones’ is Mr Missick’s avenge the death of persons who are first film and he expects to follow it murdered by their relatives, especially with another short film based on his their relatives by blood, and more par- one-act play ‘Fallen Trees’. ticularly their mothers. “I would like for both films to pre- Orestes has murdered his mother miere this year. I don’t expect that I Clytemnestra because she killed his will abandon theatre all together,” the father, King Agamemnon. playwright said, “but I am finding that The Furies track Orestes to Athens I am enjoying the filmmaking process by picking up on the scent of his slain more.” mother’s blood in the air. ‘The Kindly Ones’ is a production of As they surround him, Athena, the The Imagination Workshop, a compa- Greek goddess of wisdom, intervenes ny he founded two years ago. and brings in eleven Athenians to join “We would like to complete three her in forming a jury to judge the boy. shorts and possibly a documentary Apollo, known as the Greek god before we tackle a feature, but we’ll of light, music and healing, acts as see,” Mr Missick said.

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instance, I painted a picture of a little boy who was drummer and if he or his family were to view it, I am sure they would be happy about something like ‘SPIRITS that,” he said. As a junkanooer himself, this exhibi- tion is Mr Morley’s way of preserving the very essence, the feel and the vibran- cy of the spectacular parades. “Junkanoo is a very exciting phenom- REJOICE’ enon and I thought that it is my time to make a contribution to preserve the art Bahamian artist Anthony “Big Mo” Morley form. “You see the photographers preserve opens latest exhibition at Ladder Gallery the parade by taking pictures, the video- graphers preserve it by shooting the By JEFFARAH GIBSON Also captured in the paintings is the parade and make copies on tapes or confetti falling from the skies, something DVD. So it is time for artists in the that is particularly common during a Bahamas to also conserve the parade ITH a vibrant junkanoo parade. with their paintings,” he told Tribune array of colours, Mr Morley describes his work as Art. patterns and ‘motion on canvas’ and he told Tribune On that note, Mr Morley said he wants W Art that he wants the expressionistic to encourage other artists to do the same. details, well-known artist pieces to evoke emotions and force reac- Additionally, he hopes people will Anthony “Big Mo” Morley tions. allow the spirit of junkanoo to reign in “This exhibition is a unique assem- their lives. has taken junkanoo off the blage. I tried to incorporate as much real- “I want people to look at the disci- streets and transferred it onto ism as possible within each of the paint- pline associated with this art form. There canvas in his latest exhibition ings. When viewers look at a painting I is much camaraderie and the unity dis- want them to actually feel the parade played is representation of the life that entitled ‘Spirits Rejoice’ which and what it was like when they attended we all should live, and I hope that this opened yesterday at the Lad- it. So I am trying to get persons to relive mass participation through junkanoo cre- der Gallery on Blake Road. each and every moment,” he said. ates a social cohesion among Bahami- ans,” he said. In a celebration of what is truly Mr Morley said to achieve the realistic features of the subjects in this exhibition Mr Morley has considered himself as Bahamian, the artist has manifested his an artist since the age of nine. He is also vision of a cultural identity - a vision of he used a variety of techniques, con- trasting colours and patterns. He said an accomplished photographer and busi- unity and of harmony. nessman. Viewing his pieces, it’s almost as if you that the work is very experimental, since he played a lot with colour to achieve From now on, Mr Morley said he can feel the rush. Each of the 30 oil paint- wants to dedicate an exhibition to ings comes alive and takes you back to the different desired textures. While he has done a great deal of junkanoo every year. the Rawson Square of Boxing Day or The ‘Spirits Rejoice’ exhibition will New Year’s Eve. experimentation, he believes that per- sons will still be able to appreciate the run until February 2 at the Ladder There is no holding back when it Gallery, and afterwards it will move to comes to detail. In some pieces, sweat work for what it really is. “What I have done is something that the Morley Art Studio and Gallery on can even be seen trickling down the face the Tonique Williams-Darling Highway. of the junknooers. people should be able to appreciate. For