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VIOLENT gang culture in the Bahamas is only in its infancy, according to a senior police officer. robber dead Deputy Police Commis- sioner Marvin Dames warned the problem of gang Man killed organisations and gang relat- ed violence must be tackled before it begins to flourish. after raid on He said: “If you allow gangs to fester and to the Chinese become rooted, the prob- lems grow.” Thankfully, according to Supermarket a US expert in gang prose- cutions and related issues, A MAN in his late twen- the Bahamas is taking the ties was shot and killed by police yesterday after he and SEE page seven an accomplice robbed the Chinese Supermarket on Peardale Road. According to Assistant Superintendent of Police UNION, BTC OFFICIALS (ASP) Clayton Fernander SILENT ON SEVERANCE from the Central Detective Unit, two men, believed to PACKAGE DETAILS be in their late twenties entered the supermarket UNION and BTC offi- sometime shortly after cials remained tightlipped 2.45pm. yesterday on severance These men, ASP Fernan- package details that were der said were both armed revealed exclusively in The with weapons and held up Tribune. the employees and the cus- Marlon Johnson, BTC's tomers of the supermarket, vice president of marketing, robbing them and the estab- said the company would lishment of an undeter- Felipé Major/Tribune staff "issue some statement on mined amount of cash. SHOOTING SCENE: Plain clothes officers swarm the streets yesterday after a that" between yesterday and The two men, upon leav- robbery suspect was shot and killed. Monday. He refused to say ing the store were spotted what would be in the state- by police who were in the ment or comment on sever- immediate area. When the ance package negotiations robbers attempted to flee, with the two unions repre- the police gave chase. senting BTC workers. ASP Fernander: “The two "We don't comment on men ran into a nearby yard. Three charged with John Bull store robbery negotiations with the They (police) pursued the unions," he said. two men. One of the men By NATARIO McKENZIE A statement was not produced a handgun, con- Tribune Staff Reporter released up to press time. fronted the officers, the offi- [email protected] William Carroll, head of cers returned fire and he was the Bahamas Communica- fatally shot. He died right THREE men appeared in tion and Public Managers here on the scene.” court yesterday in connec- Union, told The Tribune he The second suspect ASP tion with a daytime armed was still in "shock" over the Fernander said was arrest- raid on the John Bull store details revealed in this news- ed after trying to hide him- on Bay Street. paper. self under a home in the Two of the men have also "I was shocked when I nearby area. A weapon, he been charged with the heard the news," Mr Carroll said, was also recovered. armed robbery of the Cost said yesterday. “I would like to take this Right supermarket (See When asked if his union opportunity to commend the Page Three). would accept the proposal, officers of note involved in Onlookers assembled on he was evasive. the incident. None of the Bank Lane yesterday as the "We are still in talks, and officers was hurt. They were three accused were led to that's all I can say," said Mr very vigilant and we will Magistrate’s Court 8 to be Carroll. continue to ensure that the arraigned. One of the men, Bahamas Communica- Bahamas is a safe place to Jonathan Armbrister, 34, of tion and Public Officers work, play, and live,” he Elizabeth Estates, fell to the Union president Bernard said. ground as he was being Evans, who represents line ASP Fernander also con- escorted by officers. staff at the company, was in DAVID COLLINS JASPER CURRY JONATHAN ARMBRISTER firmed that some personal It is alleged that Armbris- meetings yesterday. items stolen during the dar- ter, along with David Cable & Wireless is Wellington Collins, 31, of day, May 22. It is further ee of 12 Rolex watches with at around 10am. Using a reportedly set to announce ing daylight heist have been hammer to smash open two recovered by police. Cowpen Road, and Jasper alleged that on Sunday, May a total value of $395,680. shortly the beginning of its Curry, 24, of Yellow Elder 22, the men, while armed Initial reports stated two Rolex showcases, the rob- SEE page seven Gardens, conspired to com- with a rifle and a hammer, masked men, brandishing SEE page three SEE page seven mit armed robbery on Sun- robbed a John Bull employ- weapons, burst into the store

NASSAU AND BAHAMA ISLANDS’ LEADING NEWSPAPER PAGE 2, SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2011 THE TRIBUNE LOCAL NEWS Thousands of pounds of fish seized By DENISE MAYCOCK ford Marine in Freeport Harbour on Thurs- questioned in connection with the find. they discovered it was equipped with long Tribune Freeport Reporter day. A shotgun, handgun and ammunition line fishing apparatus, which is illegal in the [email protected] Fisheries officer Clement Campbell told were also discovered onboard the vessel. Bahamas. The Tribune yesterday that they were still Chief Petty officer Jonathan Neely of the On boarding the vessel, the officers also FISHERIES officials seized thousands of weighing the catch seized from the vessel, Royal Bahamas Defence Force reported discovered quantities of wahoo, kingfish, pounds of fish from a long line fishing vessel Janice Ann. that they were on patrol around 3am on swordfish dolphin, and tuna. that was discovered in waters off West End, “We are still weighing and trying to wrap Thursday when they spotted the vessel about According to Mr Campbell, a salvage Grand Bahama. up our investigations,” he said. 35 miles off West End, in the northwest company was called in to tow the vessel. Four American fishermen were arrested The men – who are between 35 and 60 region of the Little Bahama Bank. The vessel was brought to Bradford and the vessel was towed into port at Brad- years old – are still in police custody being When the officers approached the vessel, Marine shipyard on Queens Highway. UNESCO President and Bahamian statesman addresses Alma graduates

ALMA, Michigan — Bahamian statesman and career diplomat Davidson Hepburn was invited to Dr Hepburn has had a deliver the 2011 commence- ment address at Alma Col- “remarkable career as a lege and was presented with an honorary doctorate by diplomat and is internation- the institution. Dr Hepburn, who began ally recognised for his advo- his professional career in the cacy for small developing English faculty at Alma Col- lege in the 1960s, received nations.” an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree during the cer- emony for around 300 grad- Jeff Abernathy uation candidates. The theme of Dr Hep- nations,” says Alma College He has received numer- burn’s address was: “A rea- president Jeff Abernathy. ous honours. He was award- son for being.” “He has served as an ed the Paul Harris Award He urged the graduates to ambassador and policymak- by Rotary International, the look at fear in a positive er for the Commonwealth light, develop self-confi- Order of the British Empire of the Bahamas for many dence and not be afraid to and, in 1995, was named years and is recognised for dream. Chevalier de la Legion DEGREE OF SUCCESS: Davidson Hepburn receives an honorary degree from Alma College President numerous achievements. He cited Presidents Roo- d’Honneur by the French Jeff Abernathy. “We are very pleased to sevelt and Kennedy and Dr government. call Dr Hepburn a colleague Martin Luther King as fig- Dr Hepburn has a bache- and to welcome him back to ures who exemplified this lor’s degree from Florida Alma College,” he said. approach. A&M University, a master’s Dr Hepburn said that degree from Michigan State even though he was away Roles University and a PhD in from the campus for many comparative language and years, it seemed that he had Dr Hepburn has under- literature from the Univer- never left. taken numerous roles as a sity of Madrid. He received a very warm diplomat, including ambas- Dr Abernathy, who took welcome from friends in the sador to the United Nations, up the post of college head community as well as the Haiti and Cuba, and perma- only nine months ago, staff of the college. nent secretary of the Min- expressed a strong interest One of the highlights of istry of Tourism and the in developing partnership his visit to Alma was being Ministry of Immigration and with the College of the invited to sing in the choir at Employment. Bahamas. the First Presbyterian He is currently serving as He plans to discuss the Church where he was a president of the 35th Gen- matter with his colleagues member during his years at eral Conference of the Unit- and make enquiries about Alma. ed Nations Educational, Sci- student exchanges. “Dr Hepburn has had a entific and Cultural Organi- Dr Hepburn said he sup- remarkable career as a sation (UNESCO). ports the idea, as he feels diplomat and is internation- He also is a ruling elder that such an agreement ally recognised for his advo- of St Andrew’s Presbyter- would give both colleges an cacy for small developing ian Church in Nassau. international flavour. Sister of murder victim holds vigil on the sixth anniversary of tragedy By DENISE MAYCOCK “We need to learn how to love ourselves Tribune Freeport Reporter and break the cycle so that we do not grow up [email protected] young girls who accept abuse or young men who become abusers themselves,” she said. FREEPORT – On the sixth anniversary of Ms Munnings said safe havens need to be the brutal murder of Tiffany Smith, Shavon created for victims of domestic violence, and Munnings held a vigil in memory of her sister she dreams of one day opening such a facility. in an effort to bring awareness to domestic “I have infrastructure now and my vision is violence on Grand Bahama. to open a facility called Tiffany’s Haven – a Smith, who was stabbed to death by her restoration for women and children. estranged husband, was 30 and the mother of She has also written a play about domestic four children. violence which she hopes to release later this “I am using her memory to reach out to year. other women to let them know the serious- Dr Jean Turnquest said death by domestic ness of domestic violence, that it is real and violence impacts all the victim’s relatives, but that they can lose their life,” Ms Munnings especially children. said. “My sister left four children behind and it is so sad because her absence has significantly Morbidity impacted their lives,” she said. Police Corporal Christina King and psychi- “We tend to focus on mortality of death, atrist Dr Jean Turnquest were speakers at the but we do not think about morbidity, the neg- vigil on Tuesday evening at the Red Snapper ative impact it has on everybody not only emo- Restaurant at Royal Palm Resort. tionally, but socially and otherwise,” she said. The overwhelming majority of domestic vio- Dr Turnquest said there are a number of lence victims are women. Over the past several professionals in the Bahamas who work with years, there has been an increase in the num- victims of domestic violence. ber of domestic violence related deaths among She noted that the Crisis Centre provides women. counselling and there are medical profession- In Grand Bahama several years ago, a moth- als such as psychiatrists and psychologists, as er and her child were set on fire as they slept. well as social workers and pastors, who assist The mother died and child was severely victims of domestic violence. burned. Dr Turnquest said the police have also been Ms Munnings is encouraged by the feed- doing a “tremendous job” lately in terms of back she has been getting from persons in the education and intervention. community. Corporal Christina King told The Tribune it “They recognise me and they encourage me is important that persons who are being abused to keep doing what I am doing. A lot people report the matter to the police. might be going through abuse and they are “If matters are not reported, there is only so ashamed. I can stand up and testify to that much the police can do. Once a complaint is and I truly believe that this is what I am sup- made we are mandated to investigate the mat- posed to do, to make a difference in the lives of ter and see it through the courts to ensure that women,” she said. the victim has justice. Ms Munnings urged women in bad rela- “We want people to know that domestic tionships to get out. violence is a serious offence and encourage “No one dies from a bad relationship; they persons, both the victims and abusers, to seek die for not getting out of the bad relationship. help,” she said.

THE TRIBUNE SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2011, PAGE 3 LOCAL NEWS crime BRIEFS Two men in court charged with Police make supermarket armed robbery drug arrest TWO men charged with the yesterday on charges stemming from of cash totalling $17,819. According charges during their arraignment armed robbery of Cost Right super- the John Bull heist (see page one to initial reports, three men stormed before Deputy Chief Magistrate POLICE arrested an market were arraigned in Magis- for full story). into the establishment wielding Carolita Bethell in Court 8, Bank Exuma man at the George trate’s Court yesterday. firearms and demanding cash. Lane. Town Dock after discover- Jasper Curry, 24, of Yellow Elder Cashiers They reportedly fled to the Yel- Both men have been remanded ing what officers believe to Gardens and David Collins, 31, of low Elder Gardens area on motor- to Her Majesty’s Prison. be quantities of marijuana, Cowpen Road have been charged It is alleged that on Saturday, cycles. Prosecutors are expected to pre- cocaine and ecstasy. with the December 2010 incident. December 4, 2010 the two men Collins and Curry were not sent a Voluntary Bill of Indictment Uniform and Drug The two men were also arraigned robbed five cashiers of various sums required to enter a plea to the on June 20. Enforcement Unit officers, acting on a tip, found the 26-year-old man acting sus- piciously at the dock around 9.30am on Thurs- Three accused of John Bull store robbery day. He was taken into cus- tody for questioning after the substances were dis- covered during a search. Operation Southern Storm strikes again

OFFICERS of the South- ern Division made seven arrests in one day, sending a strong message to criminals in the area that they will be caught. Between 11am and 6.30pm on Thursday, offi- cers executed search war- rants and arrested seven persons in connection with firearm, drugs, house break- ing and burglary investiga- tions. Police also used the spe- cial operation as a platform to inform law abiding citi- zens of their commitment to ensuring that the community is safe and crime free. Police tip of the day:

SECTION 212, subsection 10 of Chapter 84 the Penal Code notes that every per- son who behaves irreverent- COURT APPEARANCE: f

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penalty of $150. l e The passing of Viola F Exita Collie, Bahamian Tradition Bearer By CHARLES MAYNARD Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is saddened by the passing of another one of our Cultural Tradition Bearers. Mrs Viola Collie represented the Bahamas at the Smithson- ian Folklife Festival in 1994. She was an artist, skilled in native straw craft, needle work and music. Born at Hard Hill, Acklins, she was involved in the local Red Cross, was the organist at St Marks Church and a teacher of arts and crafts. She moved to Nassau and taught at the Ridgeland Prima- ry School for more than 30 years. Mrs Collie participated in TAKING A TUMBLE: many exhibitions and compe- Jonathan Armbrister titions locally. falls to the ground as Her works are a part of the he is escorted by Pompey Museum’s collection, officers. and one was among the gifts given to Sir Ralph Gray, Gov- ernor of the Bahamas, upon his departure. FROM page one clients alleged police brutal- attention. Deputy Chief On January 3, 1995 she was ity and required medical Magistrate Carolita Bethell honoured by the Queen. attention. ordered the men be seen by We celebrate her contribu- bers fled the store with an Collins, who claimed to a doctor. They were tion to the preservation of our undetermined number of have been vomiting blood, remanded to Her Majesty’s culture. the high-end timepieces and also alleged police brutality Prison. May her soul rest in peace. escaped in a silver coloured and requested medical Honda driven by an unmasked man. Collins and Curry are accused of causing $26,300 in damage to 75 Rolex watches and $2,700 in dam- age to a showcase glass. Collins is also accused of receiving a gold Rolex val- ued at $71,920 and a silver Share woman’s watch valued at $22,330. Armbrister is your accused of receiving four Rolex watches with a total news value of $129,785. None of the three were The Tribune wants to hear required to enter a plea. from people who are Prosecutors intend to pro- making news in their ceed in the matter with a neighbourhoods. Perhaps Voluntary Bill of Indictment you are raising funds for a which is expected to be pre- good cause, campaigning sented on June 20. Arm- for improvements in the brister is represented by area or have won an attorney Roger Gomez Jr award. and Curry is represented by If so, call us on 322-1986 attorney Willie Moss. and share your story. The attorneys informed the court that both of their

PAGE 4, SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2011 THE TRIBUNE EDITORIAL/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Tribune Limited Barack Obama’s NULLIUS ADDICTUS JURARE IN VERBA MAGISTRI Being Bound to Swear to The Dogmas of No Master

LEON E. H. DUPUCH, Publisher/Editor 1903-1914 presidency has

SIR ETIENNE DUPUCH, Kt., O.B.E., K.M., K.C.S.G., (Hon.) LL.D., D.Litt . not been good Publisher/Editor 1919-1972 Contributing Editor 1972-1991 EILEEN DUPUCH CARRON, C.M.G., M.S., B.A., LL.B. for Bahamas Publisher/Editor 1972-

Published Daily Monday to Saturday EDITOR, The Tribune. Czar. Mr Jennings is openly gay. Jennings is alleged to have I once thought that I would LETTERS counselled a teenaged boy to Shirley Street, P.O. Box N-3207, Nassau, Bahamas never live to see the day that a [email protected] use a condom the next time he Insurance Management Building., P.O. F-485, Freeport, Grand Bahama black man would sit in the Oval l has an intimate encounter with Office. During the time lead- a male adult. ing up to the 2008 Presidential President Obama should WEBSITE during a recession, yet this is www.tribune242.com – updated daily at 2pm election in the United States, know this, yet he still went millions of blacks around the exactly what the President and ahead and hired Mr Jennings. his Democratic colleagues are world watched in anticipation, There are other shady individ- proposing to do. as the black senator from the uals Mr Obama has hired as Mr Obama’s deficit spend- Concern about Islamic radicals in Jamaica State of Illinois mesmerized Czars in his administration. audiences with his great ora- ing is some 1.6 trillion dollars alone this fiscal year. President Why would the President want KINGSTON, Jamaica — U.S. diplomats have the unit would be able to "react rapidly to action- torical skills, good looks and to surround himself with such charisma. Bush’s worst deficit spending expressed concern that an Islamic cleric convict- able intelligence and to effectively prosecute an was just around 500 billion dol- individuals? ed of whipping up racial hatred among Muslim anti-terrorism case in the courts." Barack Obama is undoubt- President Obama is a near- edly a trailblazer. President lars. converts in Britain might do the same thing in his El-Faisal, who is known as "al-Jamaikee," or Mr Obama thinks like a miss socialist. He is a far left Obama came from out of homeland of Jamaica, according to a leaked cable "the Jamaican" in Islamist circles, has been living socialist, who believes in tak- liberal, who seems to have nowhere and did what millions from the island's U.S. Embassy. in a rural town outside the northern city of Mon- ing from the wealthy and giving something against capitalism thought was impossible — he The dispatch, dated February 2010, warns that tego Bay, not far from where he grew up. He has to the poor. It is no wonder, and Western Civilisation. It became the first black Presi- Jamaica could be fertile ground for jihadists several children. Mustafa Muhammad, president then, why this recession has appears that he does not hon- dent in US history. Even in The because of its underground drug economy, mar- of the Islamic Council, said el-Faisal's angry lasted this long. His plans to our the Christian faith. He even Bahamas we heard such slo- ginalized youth, insufficient security and gang rhetoric and conspiracy theories may attract some implement a universal health- admitted in his book “The gans as “Yes we can” and networks in U.S. and British prisons, along with young and disenfranchised people, but he doubt- care insurance scheme would Audacity to Hope” that his thousands of American tourists. ed it would have much traction among Jamaica's “Bahama for Obama.” undoubtedly ruin the economy mother taught him to honour It says Sheikh Abdullah el-Faisal, who was roughly 5,000 Muslims. "Faisal has always been President Obama promised of The United States. all faiths. Yet, he refused to deported back to Jamaica in January 2010, could very eloquent and the moment he speaks he cap- to bring change to Washington Many of the European hold the annual national day of be a potential catalyst, and it noted that several tures your attention," Muhammad said in the and the world. There was a lot nations with the same insurance prayer. He even fired Mr Jamaican-born men have been involved in ter- library of a whitewashed concrete mosque in of hype surrounding Mr Oba- scheme are desperately trying Franklin Graham from the rorism over the last decade. Kingston. "That is why it's so sad, so very sad, ma, as he electrified audiences to rid themselves of this finan- national day of prayer commit- Another memo says an associate of el-Faisal about what he has come to believe." with his charisma, during his cial burden, yet Obama is tee. was suspected of involvement in a previously Jamaica's Islamic Council has banned el-Faisal campaign in 2008. determined to still go ahead While I don’t blame him for unreported terror plot in Montego Bay, a tourist from preaching in the country's mosques because There were even some indi- the recession, his liberal poli- centre near where el-Faisal now lives. A second of his past. He now preaches in informal prayer and saddle his country with this viduals who had argued that burden. cies have caused this recession associate was allegedly suspected of threats against sessions and conferences. Obama’s Presidency was pre- to drag on. As long as this hap- a cruise ship in nearby Ocho Rios. No details of "He told me that he didn't think he had ever Further, Mr Obama stub- dicted in the Bible. This, of pens, millions of Americans the alleged schemes were provided in the cables done anything wrong," Muhammad said. "That's bornly refuses to stop funding course, is utter nonsense. The Planned Parenthood, a major who would normally vacation and both U.S. and Jamaican officials declined to a concern to me." late Christian apologist Dr comment on them. U.S. diplomats and law Born Trevor Forrest in 1963, he was raised in abortion provider in the United in these Caribbean Islands, will Greg Bahsen once bemoaned States. Planned Parenthood was stay put at home. With millions enforcement officials have expressed concern in the rolling hills of northern Jamaica. His parents the fact that too many in the the past that Middle Eastern terror groups might belonged to the Salvation Army, the Christian founded by Margaret Sanger, of Americans either unem- Church were now engaging in an avowed racist. This organi- ployed or underemployed, the forge alliances with drug traffickers or take advan- evangelical group. He converted to Islam after newspaper exegesis. These per- tage of general lawlessness in parts of Latin Amer- being introduced to the faith by a school teacher sation has been responsible for last thing on their mind is tak- sons are guilty of using the the deaths of thousands of ing a vacation to The Bahamas. ica and the Caribbean. at about 16, Muhammad said. newspapers as their Bible com- The January 2010 return of "extremist Shortly after his conversion, el-Faisal's global unborn babies. President Oba- I hope when Mr Obama mentary . Jamaican-born cleric Sheikh el-Faisal raises seri- migrations began. In the early 1980s, he travelled ma is obviously pro-choice. It offers himself for re-election, ous concerns regarding the propensity for Islamist to Trinidad for a Saudi-Arabian-sponsored course It has now been over two would appear that he has no no Bahamian will go and sup- extremism in the Caribbean at the hands of in Islamic and Arabic studies. He then went to years since Mr Obama was qualms supporting these organ- port him. He has been an Jamaican born nationals," said the secret cable, Guyana for similar studies, according to terrorism elected President of The United isations that are in the business abysmal failure thus far. In my apparently from Isiah L. Parnell, the deputy chief researchers. States, and it appears that all of murdering unborn babies. opinion, President Obama has of mission for the U.S. Embassy in Kingston. El-Faisal, now a compactly built 47-year-old the hype was for naught. Things President Obama is also pro- not been good for The "Given the right motivation, it is conceivable man with receding hair, was deported to Jamaica have gotten worse under his gay. He claims to be a Christ- Bahamas! that Jamaica's disaffected youth could be swayed for the second time last year after being arrested watch. Even though the Presi- ian, yet supports a lifestyle that towards organized crime of a different nature in Kenya, where he reportedly encouraged young dent is a highly educated man, I is explicitly condemned in the KEVIN EVANS through the teachings of radical Islam," said the men to join an extremist Islamic group in Soma- still don’t believe that he is Bible. Obama hired one Kevin Nassau, dispatch dated February 25, 2010. lia. Before that, he preached in a London mosque qualified for his important post. Jennings, to be his Safe Schools May, 2011. The cable is one of the quarter million confi- attended by convicted terrorists and was impris- He is too inexperienced. Presi- dential American diplomatic dispatches first oned in Britain for nearly four and a half years for dent Obama did not even serve obtained by anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks and inciting murder and stirring racial hatred with out his first term as Senator for separately obtained by The Associated Press. sermons titled "No peace with the Jews" and the State of Illinois, yet he There is no hard evidence that Jamaica has a "Them versus Us." In one recorded sermon, he serves as the leader of the Free THE PLP ARE PREACHERS burgeoning problem with extremism, though told followers that "the way forward is the bullet." World. some of the embassy dispatches list suspected On another, he said jihadists should use "chemi- Obama’s fiscal policies are associates of el-Faisal, several labelled as radical cal weapons to exterminate the unbelievers." severely hurting America’s abil- EDITOR,OF TheDOOM Tribune. AND GLOOM Muslims and believed to be involved in drug and "Faisal's popularity remains strong with online ity to rebound from what many human trafficking. Other Jamaicans involved in jihadist supporters, particularly American jihadist financial analysts are now call- Is the PLP capable of seeing good in anything and admitting terrorism include Germaine Lindsay, one of the groups. His sermons are widely published across ing the worst economic reces- four men behind the 2005 suicide bomb attacks on the Internet," said Jarret Brachman, a former to it? I think not. Their mission is to destabilize the Bahamas sion since the Great Depres- with their poison rhetoric. They could care less who gets hurt. London's subways, and Lee Boyd Malvo, who CIA analyst who is now an independent terrorism sion of the 1930s. was convicted in the deadly sniper attacks that ter- researcher. They intend to destroy everything just to gain power. In my In just over two years in opinion they will lie, deceive, destroy, connive, stoop to any lev- rorized the Washington, D.C., area in 2002. Some experts in militant Islam said his isolation office, Obama has already Jamaican police say they are monitoring el- in Jamaica may create a mystique that could draw el. added a staggering four trillion We must shun the very appearance of evil. They are preach- Faisal but note that he has no criminal record in alienated people into his circle. dollars to America’s national the country. "There is a danger that Abdullah Faisal will ers of "doom and gloom." The sky is always falling and they debt. He recently laid out his cannot even pretend to have a positive bone in their body. I "To the extent that he was living abroad and radicalize individuals in Jamaica, just as he has pre- spending plan, which would add was convicted of offences, we do have concerns. viously done in the U.K. and elsewhere. He is a wonder if the PLP believe that sensible Bahamians will follow an additional seven trillion dol- that kind of message. They should take a look at the condition But he is a Jamaican and we had to take him powerful, charismatic speaker who is easily capa- lars to the national debt, which back," said Deputy Police Chief Glenmore Hinds. ble of presenting Islamist extremism as a rational and mindset of the constituencies they represent. They should is already over 14 trillion dol- really look at the condition of their base. Do they really love One of the leaked U.S. cables said Jamaica's choice," said James Brandon of the Quilliam lars. Ministry of National Security has established a Foundation, a British anti-extremism think tank. them? Any sensible person knows special unit to collect information on Islamic (This aricle was written by David McFadden of They feed this negative stuff, which has caused their base to extremism, but it voiced concern about whether the Associated Press). that it is both morally irrespon- turn on themselves. The PLP propaganda in my opinion is what sible and foolish to raise taxes has caused crime to escalate. Their tactics are now reaping a whirlwind. It is time to call a spade a spade.

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THE TRIBUNE SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2011, PAGE 5 LOCAL NEWS WHYYOUVEX? Accountant Julian Russell ART ‘BOOT ratified as PLP candidate CAMP’ TO BE I am vex because I am a HELD THIS civil servant not by choice but by for Eight Mile Rock SUMMER profession," and despite the THIS summer, children and young teenagers from around fact that I possess decorum ACCOUNTANT Julian Rock constituency pure and and much desired skills the country will be immersed Russell has been ratified by the simple is one of continuous in the exciting world of art, film, academically and profes- Progressive Liberal Party as improvement: to instill confi- TV show production and entre- sionally to seek jobs in the their candidate for the Eight dence, purpose and pride in all preneurship at the Art Zone private sector, I can't even Mile Rock constituency in our people, particularly young Entrepreneurs Summer Boot land an interview. Grand Bahama. people who are seeking guid- Camp. Mr Russell will go head-to- "While I love my job, the ance, encouragement and a lis- This six-week programme head with the Free National will offer hands on, fun-filled stigma attached to the enti- tening ear," he said. Movement's representative for learning by engaging partici- ty hurts and continues to Mr Russell graduated from hurt me professionally, not the area, Vernae Grant, in the pants in specially tailored art, next general election. Elizabeth City State University all of us live by the song, filmmaking and entrepreneur- During his acceptance speech in North Carolina with a Bach- ship courses. some of us deserve a for his nomination, Mr Russell, elor of Science Degree in Busi- The students will also visit chance if only to prove that the first Grand Bahamian to ness Administration with a con- art galleries, video production its not true for the little qualify as a certified public centration in Accounting. studios, television and radio sta- minority that would like change.” accountant (CPA), outlined his Upon completion of his tions, as well as historical sites – Public servant. vision for Eight Mile Rock, an undergraduate studies, he and landmarks during super- area hard-hit during the eco- returned to the Bahamas where vised tours. nomic crisis. "I was vexed to see the irresponsible full-page ad placed he was employed at Price And, participants will pro- "There are many families duce a 10-minute mini TV show in the paper by a group of religious scaremongers declaring Waterhouse, now Pricewater- that Judgment Day is coming May 21. It would be funny if who are experiencing intense which will be broadcast on ZNS hardship, frustration and suf- houseCoopers in various capac- not for the fact that there are people who believe this type TV 13 and JCN Channel 14. fering due to the continuous ities. Visionaire Marketing, the of fanatical nonsense.” loss of jobs, the lack of other He has held senior manage- organisers of the programme – Cynic. job opportunities; and busi- ment positions with several oth- and producers of Visionaries nesses closing all around us er international companies with Wealth Management and Busi- "I am vex because the downtown merchants raking in every day. There is a general interests in the Bahamas, ness Show, said: “We are ever the big bucks should have hired their own security guards to feeling that nobody cares, or JULIAN RUSSELL including Syntex Pharmaceuti- so delighted to organise this protect their tings just like the many merchants over the hill feels our pain. cals and Hutchison (Bahamas). camp and create fun filled expe- “The Eight Mile Rock con- riences for the kids this sum- have to do instead of waiting on government." If elected, Mr Russell said he He is a member of the – Shopper stituency has not escaped the Bahamas institute of Chartered mer. pain and suffering. The people plans to secure more job oppor- “We wish to thank our vol- Accountants and also a mem- of this large and diverse con- tunities for constituents, advo- unteers, donors and sponsors "How in the world can we, the voters, not be vex when we stituency are some of the cate for improved infrastruc- ber of Kappa Alpha Psi Frater- for their kind support in making find out the politicians have been saying all these things strongest people I know and ture and a cleaner environment, nity. this component of Visionaire about each other to others and we did not hear them say so have endured many challenges and introduce more activity Mr Russell is married to the Marketing, which believes in to us in this country.” over the years, but still they centres for youth. former Janice Culmer and they encouraging persons to fulfil – Cards on the table stand resilient,” he said. "My vision for the Eight Mile have three children. their dreams, a reality.” Parents wishing to register "I am vex that the authorities would break up a mother their children should contact from her nursing babies when they deport only the mother.” Visionaire Marketing at 323- – Mother's Milk Police concern over crime hot spot 5908 or 676-2794 or 535-2277 or e-mail: mailto:artzonesum- BY DENISE MAYCOCK hospital where he was On Tuesday, Assistant [email protected]. "I am vex when I see other people waving their other The programme will take country's national flag in my beloved Bahamaland and to Tribune Freeport admitted to the ICU in crit- Commissioner of Police place over three weeks and par- date the authorities have not educated them that it is an Reporter ical condition. Quinn McCartney led a ticipants who register by June 1 insulting practice.” [email protected] This is the third shooting police walkabout in the Gar- will be given a significant dis- – Bahamian Patriot to occur on Weddell den Villas area to speak with count. FREEPORT – Police are Avenue in recent months. residents. Camp dates are: "I am vex because after reading that the traffic lights was concerned about illegal The first shooting He said police have • June 27 to July 15 - first gon' be fixed, yadda, yadda, I is happens to find that in activity in one of Grand occurred on March 7 when learned that persons who enrolment session for new par- many intersections they is gone right back to they foolishness Bahama’s criminal hot spots 42-year-old Patrick Russell hang about and commit the ticipants which in the past three of Lewis Yard was discov- crimes in the area do not • July 18 to August 5 - sec- and done broken after 'bout a couple of months." ond enrolment session for new – Tricky talk. months has seen three ered shot to death in his car actually live in the commu- participants shootings, two of them fatal. at Weddell Avenue. nity. Camp hours are from 9am to "I am positively vex to see a young lad with earphones The victim of the latest The second incident Garden Villas is a known 1pm. It will be held at the casually sauntering across Fowler Street without even look- shooting in Garden Villas is occurred on May 8 when 31- hot spot for illegal activity Source River Centre on ing before crossing. Such stupidity only adds my support to still detained in the Inten- year-old Kiano Martinbor- on the island. Carmichael Road. the Ministry of Education to create grades 14, 15 and maybe sive Care Unit at Rand ough was discovered shot in Mr McCartney said police 16 to make sure these uneducated youth have some knowl- Memorial Hospital. His con- the head at Weddell are concerned about the ille- edge before unleashing them to wreak havoc on society." dition has been listed as Avenue. He was taken to gal businesses in the area – Motorist “poor”, police said. hospital where he later died. which tend to attract unde- Police press liaison officer No arrests have been sirables. ASP Loretta Mackey said made in any of the shoot- He said residents can Why you happy? investigations are continu- ings. expect increased police visi- ing into last week’s shoot- Police are continuing their bility and mobile patrol in "I am happy because all of us who like eat chicken – ing of 29-year-old Sonny investigations into the mat- the area. fried, steamed, in soup and especially soused – will benefit Anopolis. According to ters. Anyone with informa- from the budget. Thank you Mr Prime Minister.” reports, the victim was shot tion that can assist the police – Happy on May 17 at Weddell are asked to call 911, 352- Avenue. He was taken to 9774/5 or 350-3107/8. 2011 Independence celebrations theme: CENTRAL GOSPEL CHAPEL ‘38 Years – United in Love and Service’ CHRISTIE & DOWDESWELL STREETS • Tel: 325-2921 SUNDAY, MAY 29TH, 2011 THE finalists in the National Independence Logo Competition will be announced on Monday at 2pm at 11:30 a.m. Speaker the Paul Farquharson Centre, Police Headquarters, East Street. Pastor Dextor Duvalier Finalists will be asked to prepare a brief explaining Youth Sunday their entry and the winning logo will be featured on a Bible Class: 9:45 a.m. • Breaking of Bread Service: 10:45 a.m. T-shirt that will be worn by the winner. • Community Outreach: 11:30 a.m. • Evening Service: 7:00 p.m. • Midweek Service 7:30 p.m. (Wednesdays)

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PAGE 6, SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2011 THE TRIBUNE LOCAL NEWS Bahamian film on homosexual love story will be shown on TV’s Showtime next month

A BAHAMIAN film featuring a homo- www.sho.com/site/movies. "Children of different individuals whose paths con- sexual love story in a homophobic society God" has experienced unprecedented suc- verge in Eleuthera. which has made waves around the world cess for a Bahamian film since it first pre- The story of Lena, the conservative, will be shown on the television movie miered at the sixth annual Bahamas Inter- deeply religious wife of a secretly gay fire- channel Showtime next month. national Film Festival in 2009. brand pastor, intertwines with that of “Children of God”, written and direct- The movie, which is Mr Mortimer's first Romeo, a handsome young black man ed by emerging Bahamian filmmaker feature length, screened at 70 film festivals hiding his sexuality from his close-knit Kareem Mortimer, will be aired ten times around the world last year, winning 13 and loving family; and Jonny, the con- during the month of June according to coveted awards, as well as being shown flicted and creatively-blocked white artist the movie channel’s online schedule. across the United Kingdom on tour with in search of himself. The film stars emerg- ALL SMILES: (l-r) Producer of Children of God Trevite Willis; The first showing will be at 7pm on the British Film Institute London Les- ing actors Johnny Ferro, Stephen Tyrone Ben Bradshaw, UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media Thursday June 2, and the last on June 21. bian and Gay Film Festival. Williams, Margaret Kemp and veteran and Sport, and Kareem Mortimer, writer/director. For more information log on to The film tells the stories of three very Bahamian actor Craig Pinder.

The West Indian Commission Report TRIBUNE INTERN LAMECH still haunts Caribbean Integration JOHNSON WINS AWARD By Courtney Lindsay, Keston Per- ry, Alexander Gittens (The Caribbean Movement for Civil Its relevance today and shortfalls Empowerment) to implement CARICOM’s decisions,” tiny pieces of rock. It is thus tempting yet the Commission said of the CARI- to think that the Commission was sym- VEN though the West COM Commission: “...it will enunci- pathetic to their cause. Indian Commission’s ate the decision in terms that are oper- Surprisingly, HoGs discarded the report was completed ational; but it will not itself have the recommendation for a permanent since 1992, it is simply force of law” (Overview, 1992:29). CARICOM Commission, and pro- amazingE how applicable and sensible its The Commission must have felt it posed something that was even more contents still are in light of the current necessary to restrict their recommen- pathetic, but speedier on the journey to situation facing CARICOM countries. dation to a solution which left the oper- failure. This and every other initiative However, something about it is rather ationality of their proposed CARI- proposed up to 2010 (Commission of troubling. COM Commission up to the whims Ambassadors) have not seen the light The West Indian Commission and fancy of each Head of Govern- of day. emerged as a result of significant chal- ment of the region when they said: What is further disappointing is that lenge to the region’s Heads of Gov- “We do not create a governmental some still think the CARICOM Com- ernments (HoGs) in 1989 to act quick- apparatus at the centre, with power to mission with its executive authority is ly in order to prevent the region from over-ride national action – and we are still the answer to CARICOM’s imple- being left behind in the “main current not proposing this – we must proceed mentation problem. We disagree. If of human advance in the 21st century.” on a consensual basis, and that must accepted in its current state as per the The Commission was charged with the imply that member states will respect report’s recommendation, it still shows responsibility of devising some strate- and cooperate in giving fulfilment to an obsession with sovereignty and gic options for CARICOM countries as decisions taken in CARICOM by due would fail. Why? This proposed Com- they forge ahead in the post-Cold War process.” (Overview, 1992: 29) mission was at best bereft of the abili- era, and prepare for the challenges of This is where we felt the Commis- ty to force member states’ action globalization. sion lost a great opportunity to lead toward implementation of the CSME. The report of the Commission was regional integration unto a renewed The Commission did nothing more well received, and in fact, received rave and dynamic path for CARICOM’s than propose an organisation lacking in GRADUATION: Lamech graduated with honours. reviews from many. However, we efficient functioning. In retrospect, one supranational scope and today, we are believe that with specific reference to might wonder whether the Commis- still left wanting. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Tribune intern Lamech one of their recommendations, i.e. the sion was somewhat afflicted with the We need to avoid the CARICOM Johnson won the Associate of Arts in Mass Communica- setting of a CARICOM Commission, drunken obsession and false notion of Commission in the form recommended tion Award donated by Capital City Marketing, from COB those at the helm of the Commission sovereignty which characterized the by the WI Commission, especially since assistant professor of Journalism and Communications, missed a very important step in setting Heads of Governments (then and now) history has taught us, in the words of Monique Toppin. CARCIOM on a path to true prosper- who mandated them to carry out their Louis Henkins, “sovereignty does not ity and deeper integration. work. Either this or they were con- encourage cooperation, it breeds going This report spoke to the region’s cerned about stepping on toes. at it alone.” The last thing we need is crippling implementation deficit. This another organisation which encour- recommendation they believed was the Contradictory ages the “solidifying”, but not “ced- answer to this perennial problem which ing” of sovereignty. This will get us characterized the region then, and still nowhere. plagues us now. It was believed that What can also be surmised is that they were then being contradictory in What we need in this region is exact- we needed this “central authority, freed ly what the West Indian Commission of national, domestic responsibilities their own report, for the Commission itself dubbed the idea of sovereignty was avoiding, and exactly what HoGs and allegiances, and appropriately do not wish to entertain, let alone sign empowered to implement CARI- within the region as being nothing short of mythical, yet in their proposal they on to. What we need is a supranation- COM’s decisions.” However, the pro- al organ. posed purpose that this “central sought to inconsequentially preserve it. The European Union is the para- authority” should serve, and how it digm of successful regional integration, should operate was, in our opinion, HoGs must have felt they had to cater to their national and domestic and an analysis of the European pro- incredibly weak to the point where it ject indicates one of the single most seemed impractical and naive. responsibilities and allegiances, and probably thought they needed room important ingredients in the achieve- Why do we say this? The Commis- ment of economic integration among sion proposed that this permanent to do so. They therefore felt they could not be bound to adhere to any policy sovereign states is an independent CARICOM Commission be set up, supranational body that drives policies PROUD MOTHER: Lamech Johnson with his mother, Jackie and delegated executive authority to counter to their aspirations even for Johnson outside the Performing Arts Centre, COB. the sake of regional integration. The and enforces utilitarian measures. implement CARICOM decisions. Therefore we strongly advocate for However, the Commission declared recommendation of the Commission – the establishment of a CARICOM the immediate establishment of a that this proposed body “cannot over- supranational body, as this is critical ride national action.” In fact, the Com- Commission – would have ensured that they would not have to effect such for any forward movement within the mission explicitly stated that “we do region. We need to build the home not go for a radical restructuring of drastic yet needed changes, even though it spoke out against self-cen- while we occupy it, and the founda- political organisation in the region…” tion is a supranational organ to ensure which is enough to lead one to con- tredness. The commission called on the cre- that the work is carried out in a timely clude that the recommendation lacked manner, where all workers conform to innovation, and was in fact more of a ativity and imagination of HoGs to make regional integration work, but the building code and stay true to the capitulation. blue-print – a CARICOM region that It would seem that the Commission not on their discipline, dedication, sac- rifice and humility. There can be no would be prosperous, resilient and sus- knew what needed to be achieved, but tainable into the future. grossly watered-down the necessary creativity and imagination in dealing proposals that would make it effective. with political leaders unwilling to cede political power even to a watered-down (This article was written by Univer- For example, it identified “a need for a sity of the West Indies graduates who central authority, freed of national, version of a regional executive author- ity. They wanted to remain supreme have formed the Caribbean Move- THE AWARD: AA Mass Communication Programme Award domestic responsibilities and alle- ment for Civil Empowerment). for Outstanding Academic Achievement. giances, and appropriately empowered decision-making authorities for their Governor-General welcomes new Chinese Ambassador to Bahamas

By BETTY VEDRINE Bahamas Information Services

LETTERS of Credence were presented to Governor-Gener- al Sir Arthur Foulkes during an official ceremony at Govern- ment House May 26 accrediting Hu Shan as the new resident Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Bahamas. Sir Arthur welcomed Republic of China to the Com- domestic programme on eco- Ambassador Hu Shan to the monwealth of the Bahamas.” nomic growth and restructur- Bahamas and also accepted let- Sir Arthur reminded the ing, innovation, environment ters of recall from his prede- audience that the establishment and clean energy, agriculture, cessor Ambassador Hu Dingx- of diplomatic relations between livelihood, social management ian. “I extend congratulations the two countries on May 23, and reform. to you on your new appoint- 1997 marked the beginnings of “In this world, China contin- ment and a warm welcome to a “multifaceted relationship”. ues to demonstrate its commit- your new home in the archipel- “The direction of the devel- ment toward Latin America ago of the Bahamas,” said Sir opments since that day is and the Caribbean, which was Arthur. indicative of the level of mutu- encapsulated in its Policy Paper Ambassador Hu said he was al respect that each of our of 2006 which provided for “honoured” to be the sixth Chi- countries has for the other,” he building and developing a ‘com- nese Ambassador to the said. prehensive and cooperative Bahamas. He added that among the partnership featuring equality, “Today is a significant day many accomplishments adopt- mutual benefit and common (BIS photo: Derek Smith) for me,” said Ambassador Hu. ed by China this year is a 12th development’.” PRESENTING LETTERS: New resident Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Bahamas Hu Shan “From now on I can start my five-year plan for national eco- The ceremony was followed presents Letters of Credence to Governor-General Sir Arthur Foulkes on Thursday, May 26. work in the capacity of the nomic and social development by a reception held in the ball- Ambassador of the People’s which speaks to its overall room at Mount Fitzwilliam.

THE TRIBUNE SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2011, PAGE 7 Police shootLOCAL NEWS f f a t s

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STREET DRAMA: Plain clothes officers on the streets after the robbery. FROM page one business owners. They are ASP Fernander also used the ones through the side the opportunity to send a The quick response of the corners being hurt – the warning to the would-be officers in yesterday’s rob- small business owners. criminals in the community bery was also commended “Our officers are paying that if they continued in by ASP Fernander who much attention to the small their “destructive ways” gave them credit for their business owners and they they would be caught. vigilance and “community will continue to be vigilant “It is only a matter of presence.” and we want to commend time, and they will be put “They are up and about, them for a job well done,” where they belong, and that they are stopping to small he said. is Fox Hill Prison,” he said. VIOLENT GANG CULTURE ‘IN ITS INFANCY IN BAHAMAS’ – SENIOR POLICE OFFICER FROM page one you always have to work The US Embassy, in col- hard at the issue and figure laboration with Civil Soci- right approach to block the out what works and what ety Bahamas, also arranged doesn’t work,” said Judge growth of gangs. for Judge Hague to meet Hague. Judge Andrew Hague, a with local non-governmental Mr Dames said gangs in county court judge in the organisations. the Bahamas pale in com- He told the NGOs that Miami-Dade county area of parison to those in the Unit- Florida, visited the Bahamas during his time as a prose- ed States, which are more cutor, he learned there must yesterday, courtesy of the structured – some being in be a balanced approach to US Embassy, to speak with existence for decades – and fighting gangs which police officials and local for this reason local police includes a social outreach youth organisations about can learn a great deal from dimension. ways to tackle gang-related those who have tackled “You need to have a mut- issues. more sophisticated opera- li-prong approach if you are Judge Hague, a prosecu- tions. going to make a dent in a tor of gang cases for more developing gang problem,” than 10 years, said the Formation he said. Bahamas took an important The NGOs represented at step by opening the lines of “What we see here is the the luncheon were: Civil communication and exam- beginning phase of the for- Society Bahamas, Bahamas ining the strategies mation of gangs. That can Urban Youth Development, employed by other coun- be good in a sense, because Youth Against Violence, tries, including the US. it will give us an opportuni- LEAD, No excuses He said while the gang ty to learn from others expe- Bahamas, Teen Challenge, problems in any country are riences and learn best prac- Bahamas Against Crime, bound to be unique, what is tices which will enable us to Great Commission Min- going on in Miami and other effectively deal with what istries, and Citizens for Jus- places can be very useful to we are seeing in the tice. local law enforcement. Bahamas,” he said. Still, he said, there is no During a meeting with single solution to the spread police yesterday, Mr Dames of gang culture, and the fight said, Judge Hague “impart- against it is a constant work ed some of that experience in progress in every com- and knowledge to us. The munity.. meeting was fruitful, pro- “There is no magic bullet ductive and most certainly to alleviate a gang problem, very educational.”

UNION, BTC OFFICIALS SILENT ON SEVERANCE PACKAGE DETAILS FROM page one voluntary severance employee packages. According to confidential documents received by The Tri- bune, the final version of these packages was presented to the union on May 20 for ratification. Yesterday was the last day for them to "finalise" any staff communications that would be issued. According to the final offer reportedly agreed to by the union, all employees at BTC under the age of 45 will be offered a minimum of five weeks pay for every year on the job up to 104 weeks in total. Persons between the ages of 45 and under 50 will be offered the same five weeks per year up to a cap of 110 weeks, and persons ranging from 50 but under 55 will be offered five weeks salary for every year of employment up to a cap of 75 weeks. Persons in the range from 55 years to 58.5 will receive the same offer up to a cap of 68 weeks, with persons ranging from 58.5 and under 60 will be pro-rated from 68 weeks based on the number of months remaining to the age of 60. These packages are expected to be offered to all employ- ees with the expectation that BTC's current staff levels could be reduced by at least 400 persons.

THE TRIBUNE • PAGE 9 SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2011 Williams ‘not planning to be sidelined anytime soon’ By BRENT STUBBS people like (Cuba’s) Alberto Senior Sports Reporter “I’ve never been to the Olympics Juantorena (1976 Olympic [email protected] double gold medalist in the or the Commonwelth Games. I 400 and 800) and Javier HE’S probably the oldest Sotomayor (world’s high jump coach around in the high think if I get an opportunity, that record holder and 1992 school system. But Vogal Olympic gold medalist),” he Williams doesn’t anticipate would be the highlight for me.” said. “So I’m still pleased with giving up providing instruc- what I’ve been able to tions from the sidelines any- Vogal Williams achieve.” time soon. While he could be consid- Three years shy of his ered one of the roving coaches mandatory retirement age of in Grand Bahama. said he’s had the opportunity in the country, Williams said 65 in the public service, 62- “I’ve had athletes who have to travel as a national coach he’s contended to be based in year-old Williams is still one gone on to become Olympians and assistant on various inter- the Family Islands where he of the most respected coaches, like Carl Oliver and players, national teams, but he does- can enjoy himself a whole lot having developed a rapport who developed into great n’t really have a high point in more. from the primary schools to baseball players like Andy his career. “The main problem is the the high schools and now back Ford, who now works at the “I’ve never been to the lack of equipment and facili- to the primary schools. Ministry of Youth, Sports and Olympics or the Common- ties,” he stated. “Most of the Having started his career Culture and I take some cred- welth Games,” he said. “I Family Idlands don’t have the here in New Providence at TA it for people like national team think if I get an opportunity, basic facilities or even the Thompson Primary Schools in players like Oria Wood and that would be the highlight for equipment that Nassau and 1966, Williams is now based Ingrid Rose.” me.” Grand Bahama have. So you in Abaco where he Looking back at his tenure If there’s any low point, it’s have to work with what you “It’s been up and down,” to now, Williams admitted that the fact that Williams doesn’t have.” Coach Vogal Williams said Williams, about his coach- it’s not the same. see himself being afforded the Using his current situation ing experience that has taken “The athletes back then opportunity to travel to any of in Abaco as an example, he’s located in Marsh Har- get them into the sport,” him from T Gibson to William were more disciplined,” he those international games Williams noted that while the bour. Williams said. Gordon Primary Schools said. “They were a little more because of the transformation island is wide and without a “Sandy Point is almost 60 Yet still, Williams, who will before he was moved to the manly and they were easier to of coaching today. proper bus system, it’s hard miles from Marsh Harbour, so be turning 63 in August, said high school, coaching at North deal with the athletes than the “Although I never went to for him to be able to work with it’s difficult for parents, who Andros High, SC Bootle in ones today.” any of thse major games, I did athletes who have to come are not involved in their kids Abaco and Eight Mile Rock Over the years, Williams get an opportunity to meet from Sandy Point to where like that, to make an effort to SEE page 10 sports NOTES BAAA rewards coaches with free trip TRACK By BRENT STUBBS size tracks on the island of Eleuthera Senior Sports Reporter to give our athletes the opportunity to CATHOLIC PRIMARY [email protected] run,” he said. “I just think the gov- ernment need to look at sports on the SCHOOLS MEET OVER the past 30 years, the Min- island as a whole and not just do • The Annual Archdioce- istry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s everything for New Providence.” san Catholic Primary National Primary Schools Track and Sands, who is employed as the Mar- Schools Track and Field Field Championships have been suc- keting Manager at Bahamasair, said meet will be held on Tues- cessful, due largely to the support the presentation was an appreciation day, May 31st, 2011 at the from Grand Bahama and the Family to the Family Island coaches, who Thomas A. Robinson Track Islands. work so hard with their athletes. and Field Stadium. This year’s championships, which “We just wanted to say thanks to The meet will commence took on a new twist with the meet at 9:00 a.m. The guest speak- the coaches for the job they are renamed in honour of original organ- er will be Shaunae Miller, doing,” he stated. “normally when iser Frank ‘Pancho’ Rahming, more the 2010 IAAF 400m World Bahamasair have promotions, it’s cen- Junior Champion and a stu- than half of the 60-plus participating tred around New Providence and dent of St. Augustine’s Col- schools came from outside of New Grand Bahama. lege. Providence. “So we wanted to get the Grand Also the combined march- In a bid to recognise their commit- Bahama and Family Island coaches ing band of Sts. Francis ment and dedication to the pro- together so that we can say thank you Joseph School & St. gramme, Bahamas Association of for supporting Bahamasair.” Thomas School will perform Athletic Associations’ president Mike As for the meet, Sands said the at the Opening Ceremony. Sands put all of the names of the vis- BAAA has been quite pleased with Some preliminary events iting coaches in a pool and two were Tim Clarke/Tribune staff its growth and development over the are scheduled for Monday, selected as winners of a round trip COACHES Dorothy Russell from Grand Bahama and Siudney Collie from Eleuthera are con- years because “a building is only as May 30th, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. ticket to any destination that Bahama- gratulated by BAAA’s president Mike Sands after they won airline tickets on Bahamasair. strong as it’s foundation. Six Catholic Primary sair fly. “The BAAA is the building and Schools (St. Cecilia’s, St. Dorothy Russell, one of the coach- these kids are the foundation. So the Thomas More, Our Lady’s, es from Maurice Moore Primary sell said it was worth it all, considering especially from the Family Islands,” wider we can build the foundation, St. Bede’s, Xavier’s and St. School in Grand Bahama, said after that they are carrying back their share he said. “We put so much work into it the higher the building ill be, so we’re Francis & Joseph) will par- all of the hard work, she deserves the of gold, silver and bronze medals as and never really receive anything going to be here to continue to ticipate. treat. well as ribbons to Grand Bahama. back.” encourage these coaches and the Last year’s champions “Getting the team ready was rough Sidney Collie, who helped to coach Based on what he saw, Collie said young kids.” were St. Francis Joseph in and finding a sponsors was a hassle,” a combined team of 45 athletes from Eleuthera was also hit by the eco- Former sprinter great Ricky Moxey, the Primary Division and St. said Russell of her 18-member team. throughout Eleuthera, said he was nomic bug and so they didn’t even who is now based in Exuma, said the Thomas More in the Junior “People are not willing to sponsor just as thrilled as Russell to walk away get to bring in all of their athletes, performances of his athletes at the Division. small children. But anything that we with the airline voucher. some of whom were better, but just meet was “off the chains. The ath- can do to keep them off the street is “I’m happy that the BAAA has didn’t have the funding to travel. SOFTBALL something positive.” decided to implement something of “Because of the size of the island, Despite what she went though, Rus- this sort to compliment the coaches, we need to get at least two regular SEE page 10 NPSA• THE ACTION New Providence Softball Association contin- ued its regular season action on Thursday night at the Most Outstanding Athletes of Primary Schools 30TH FRANK ‘PANCHO’ RAHMING Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex with the following results posted: Track and Field Championships awarded NATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS TRACK In the ladies’ opener, the Proper Care Pool Sharks By BRENT STUBBS AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS blanked the Sea Star Pheo- Senior Sports Reporter [email protected] RESULTS from the final day of the Ministry of Youth, nis 15-0 as Alexandria Tay- Sports and Culture’s 30th Frank ‘Pancho’ Rahming National lor got the win on the Primary Schools Track and Field Championships yesterday at mound for the Lady Sharks REFLECTING the cross section of partic- ipation from around the country, the recipients the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium are as fol- and Tamika Davis was lows: tagged with the loss. of the Most Outstanding Athletes at the Min- Thela Johnson led Proper istry of Youth, Sports and Culture’s 30th Care Pool’s offensive ttack Frank ‘Pancho’ Rahming National Primary TRACK EVENTS with a 1-for-2 night with two Schools Track and Field Championships came Girls 100 Meter Dash Class A Finals RBI and a run scored and from various islands. 1, 153 Curry, Stephanique, Cleveland Eneas, 13.44. 2, 880 Trekia Munroe was 1-for-2 In the boys’ division, Javan Martin of Wal- Moss, Deajha, Saint Thomas Moo, 13.64. 3, 236 McKenzie, with a RBI and two runs ter Parker Primary in Grand Bahama and Lenkisha, Exuma Scorpians, 13.76. scored. John Pierre of Central Abaco accumulated Girls 400 Meter Run Class A In the men’s feature con- the most points with 25 as they easily won the 1, 3 Barbes, Nikeitra, Bishop Michael E, 1:04.92. 2, 390 test, the Dorin United Hit- Class A and B crowns respectively. Thompson, Kenyanique, Garvin Tynes Pri, 1:04.93. 3, 466 men knocked off the Miller Nathan Moss of Temple Christian Academy Russell, Lachelle, Hugh Campbell Pr, 1:06.49. Rams 20-11. Lenard was the winner of Class C with 19, while there Girls 800 Meter Run Class A Lafrance got the win for the was a two-way tie between Ancy Paul of 1, 3 Barbes, Nikeitra, Bishop Michael E, 2:36.75. 2, 565 Hitmen on the mound and Freeport Primary and Shamar Smith of Mar- Moree, Shiann, Long Island Expl, 2:42.36. 3, 464 Marshall, Stephen Ferguson was the tin Town Primary with 14 apiece in Class D. Quanisha, Hugh Campbell Pr, 2:42.93. losing pitcher. Nikeitra Barbes of led the girls category Girls 100 Meter Dash Class B Sherman Ferguson went with a total of 24 in Class A. Angel College of 1, 262 Carter, Kayneshia, Faith Temple Aca, 13.63. 2, 746 3-for-4 with four RBI and Queen’s College was the Class B winner with Collie, Angel, three runs scored; Hosea 23; Brienia Smith of Exuma and Jaida Queen's College, 14.06. 3, 751 Fountain, Britni, Queen's Col- Hilton was 3-for-4 with two Knowles of Kingsway Academy shared the lege, 14.22. RBI and three runs scored; title in Class C with 18 each and Ambernique Girls 200 Meter Dash Class B Jeffery Woodside was 3-for- Coakley of Thelma Gibson took Class D with 1, 262 Carter, Kayneshia, Faith Temple Aca, 27.38. 2, 746 3 with four RBI and two 13. Collie, Angel, runs scored and Richard The winners were selected and announced Queen's College, 27.96. 3, 751 Fountain, Britni, Queen's Col- Bastian Jr was 2-for-4 with yesterday as the three-day meet came to a lege, 28.19. three RBi and two runs close at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Girls 400 Meter Run Class B scored in the win. Field Stadium. 1, 746 Collie, Angel, Queen's College, 1:04.79. 2, 751 Foun- D’Kyle Rolle led the While this year’s honoree Frank ‘Pancho’ tain, Britni, Rams with a perfect 4-for-4 Tim Clarke/Tribune staff Queen's College, 1:05.80. 3, 1100 Huyler, Destiny, Walter night with five RBI and a SEE page 10 FRANK ‘Pancho’ Rahming presents Walter Parker’s run scored. Class A winner Javan Martin. SEE page 10

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SPORTS Track & Field results FROM page nine

Parker Pr, 1:08.35. Girls 100 Meter Dash Class C 1, 525 Knowles, Jaida, Kingsway Academy, 14.67. 2, 246 Smith, Brienia, Exuma Scorpians, 14.96. 3, 707 Pratt, Angel, North/Central An, 15.04. Girls 200 Meter Dash Class C 1, 525 Knowles, Jaida, Kingsway Academy, 30.44. 2, 707 Pratt, Angel, North/Central An, 30.47. 3, 246 Smith, Brienia, Exuma Scorpians, 30.59. Girls 800 Meter Run Class C 1, 709 Russell, Chayille, North/Central An, 2:55.09. 2, 703 Harriet, April, North/Central An, 2:59.66. 3, 972 Sweeting, Genesis, Team Eleuthera D, 3:01.18. Girls 75 Meter Dash Class D 1, 710 Russell, Halicia, North/Central An, 11.88. 2, 75 Roberts, Shavantae, Central Abaco Pr, 12.26. 3, 462 Hewitt, Vanessa, Hugh Campbell Pr, 12.35. Girls 4x400 Meter Relay Open 1, Exuma Scorpians 'A' 4:39.31. 2, Queen's College 'A' 4:39.47. 3, Cleveland Eneas Primary 'A' 4:39.49. Boys 100 Meter Dash Class A 1, 1106 Martin, Javan, Walter Parker Pr, 12.31. 2, 254 New- church, Samuel, Exuma Scorpians, 12.89. 3, 331 Bain, Kavon, Freeport Gospel, 13.26. Boys 400 Meter Run Class A 1, 1106 Martin, Javan, Walter Parker Pr, 57.28. 2, 251 McGregor, Eric, Exuma Scorpians, 1:00.36. 3, 110 Forbes, Roberto, Centreville Prim, 1:01.20. Boys 800 Meter Run Class A 1, 760 Knowles, Cameron, Queen's College, 2:27.44. 2, 775 Marshall, Sherman, Sadie Curtis Pri, 2:28.27. 3, 1108 Moore, Courtney, Walter Parker Pr, 2:28.33. Boys 100 Meter Dash Class B 1, 84 Pierre, John J., Central Abaco Pr, 13.27. 2, 474 Williams, Michael, Hugh Campbell Pr, 13.51. 3, 1024 John- son, Christopher, Temple Christian, 13.65. FRANK ‘Pancho’ Rahming presents Nathan Moss of Temple Christ- GOLDEN Girl Pauline Davis-Thompson is shown with Class B winner Boys 200 Meter Dash Class B ian with his Class C trophy. Angel Collie. 1, 84 Pierre, John J., Central Abaco Pr, 26.50. 2, 474 Williams, Michael, Hugh Campbell Pr, 26.88. 3, 1024 John- son, Christopher, Temple Christian, 27.19. Boys 400 Meter Run Class B 1, 472 Simms, Tyrese, Hugh Campbell Pr, 1:02.00. 2, 252 Moxey II, Rickey, Exuma Scorpians, 1:05.51. 3, 977 Alleyne, BEST OF Travjuan, Team Eleuthera D, 1:06.36. Boys 100 Meter Dash Class C 1, 187 Swain, Tyrese, Cleveland Eneas, 14.60. 2, 1025 Moss, Nathan, Temple Christian, 14.60. 3, 824 Freemantle, Jorden, THE BEST Saint Bede's Pri, 14.75. Tim Clarke/Tribune staff Boys 200 Meter Dash Class C 1, 665 Jones, Terrance, Martin Town Prim, 29.84. 2, 687 Cul- mer, Kendal, Maurice Moore Pr, 29.91. 3, 1025 Moss, Nathan, Temple Christian, 30.07. Boys 800 Meter Run Class C 1, 140 Ferguson, Urich, Claridge Primary, 2:42.30. 2, 735 Newton, Johnathan, North/Central An, 2:47.33. 3, 22 Rolle, Wendell, Bishop Michael E, 2:47.79. Boys 75 Meter Dash Class D 1, 81 Delia, James, Central Abaco Pr, 11.95. 2, 1137 Paul, Ancy, Freeport Primary, 12.00. 3, 470 Hutchinson, Brandon, Hugh Campbell Pr, 12.09. Boys 4x400 Meter Relay Open 1, Exuma Scorpians 'A' 4:23.43. 2, Hugh Campbell Primary 'A' 4:26.76. 3, North/Central Andros Destrict 'A' 4:29.16.

FIELD EVENTS Girls Other Ball Throw Class B Finals 1, 1098 Rolle, Sheryll Ann, Walter Parker Pr, 38.32m, (125- 09). 2,974, Thompson, Marinique, Team Eleuthera D, 33.50m, (109-11.25). 3, 126 Bowleg, Travisha, Claridge Pri- mary, 29.81m, (97-10). Girls Long Jump Class C 1, 940 Dames, Damazuia, Tabernacle Bapti, 3.38m, (11- 01.25). 2, 69 Davis, Clanae, Central Abaco Pr, 3.35m, (11- 00). 3, 706 Neymour, Ashanti, North/Central An, 3.22m, (10- 06.75). Boys Long Jump Class A 1, 739 Russell, Ricardo, North/Central An, 4.71m, (15-05.50). 2, 662 Brown, Travis, Martin Town Prim, 4.67m, (15-04). 3, 336 Saunders, Zach, Freeport Gospel, 4.54m, (14-10.75). GOLDEN Girl Pauline Davis-Thompson pose with co-Class C winners Brienia Smith from Exuma and Jaida Knowles from Kingsway Academy. and 800. But she admitted Athletes’ awards that she was quite thrilled with her specialty in the 400. FROM page nine “I had a very good time and although I won, the competi- Rahming presented the boys tion was very tough,” pointed with their trophies, Golden out the Bishop Michael Eldon Girl Pauline Davis-Thomp- student from Grand Bahama. son was on hand to distrib- Angel Collie, the Class B ute the girls’ awards. winner from Queen’s College, The majority of the athletes said she was “surprised” when were thrilled to be honoured, she won the award. She did especially Knowles, who had it by taking both the 100 and predicted to Davis-Thomp- 200. son prior to the meet that she “I liked the 100 because it’s would claim the trophy. very fast,” she admitted. “She told me that she was Javan Martin, the top male going to be better than me,” a athlete, went out and per- proud Davis-Thompson said. formed as expected, complet- “I was like ‘okay, I believe ing a sprint of the 100, 200 you.’ I wasn’t surprised that and 400. she would do it. “In the 400, I went out and “Usually when a little kid I ran it just like I trained for say something, you need to it,” said Martin, the sixth be aware of it. I’m very proud grader at Walter Parker. “My of her. She seemed to mak- coach always tell me to finish ing stride toward that. She did my races strong and that was very well.” what I did.” Jaida Knowles, a nine- John Pierre will take the GOLDEN Girl Pauline Davis-Thompson pose Pierre of Central Abaco is presented year-old from Queen’s Col- Class B title back to Central JOHN FRANK ‘Pancho’ Rahming presents co-Class Abaco. above with Bishop Michael Eldon’s Class A with his Class B trophy from Frank ‘Pancho’ D trophy to Ancy Paul from Freeport High. lege, who won both the 100 winner Nikeitra Barbes. Rahming. and 200 metres, said she per- “I did good. I did pretty formed “very well. I’m used good. My goal was to come to running very fast. I was here and compete well and I Ednol Rolle, one of the top athletes performing from I was seven. did that,” he said. “I won just Coaches rewarded now teaching at Faith Temple, said with Williams So I expected it.” about all of my races. I love it. a small team, they were still about to FROM page nine As for her comment to I thank my coach and God. I FROM page nine make their presence felt with “two gold love him.” Davis-Thompson, Knowles and a silver. he’s not going to be perturbed or distract- said: “I told her that I was Nathan Moss, the nine- “We still have a lot more develop- year-old student of Queen’s letes worked for it. I had some athletes ed from his first and only love - coaching going to be better than her who missed practice and now they real- ment. There’s a lot of competition out athletes. and that I was going to work College, captured the Class C here. The kids have shown a lot of pro- title. ized how important it is. “As long as the Lord gives me breath, I my hardest. She was very gression from the time I competed (as an “It was good. I came third “The athletes who worked hard every- will be coaching,” he said. “There’s no proud to see me perform.” day, they saw how the results paid off. athlete from Mable Walker Primary).” coming back for me in Nassau, except for Brienia Smith, the co-Class in the long jump, third in the 200 and second in the 100,” Now they realize what they can really And Daphne Saunders-Neely, anoth- a visit. I am enjoying myself on the Fami- C winner with Knowles, was do.” er former athlete now coaching at Mar- ly Islands. just as elated. he said. “I was surprised that I won it again. I won it in Brian Cleare, here as a part of the tin Town Primary, said the performances “I will probably make Abaco my per- “It was great. I had a good coaching staff of some 90-plus athletes of her 12 athletes were outstanding. manent home. I’ve gone into farming and time,” she said. “I did the 100 2008.” from Andros, said even though they had “I got two gold, two silver and a things like that as a hobby. I’ve started and the 200. I liked the 100 And Ancy Paul, a co-Class D winner with Shamar Smith some outstanding performances, “a lot of bronze, but with the team that we had, growing a lot of stuff and eventually I want metres because it is short. The they really surprised me,” she said. “It’s to be able to groom some animals.” competition was awesome from Martin Town Primary our kids lost their conditioning because from Grand Bahama, said his we had our championships about six a good meet for our athletes, but it’s Not known for the modern technology too. I was very proud when I very competitive.” that comes with the territory, Williams won it.” performance in the meet was weeks ago and some of them were not “great.” training. Next year’s meet is scheduled to be said he still feels he can compare with his Nikeitra Barbes, the top hosted in the new Thomas A. Robin- younger rivals. His only setback is facilities. female in the meet, said she He added that the compe- “One of the things I was very pleased tition was also very “good.” with is that our kids were able to inter- son Track Stadium that has been built “If the facilities are there, I know my too was pleased with her per- by the government of the Republic of programme can improve tremendously,” formance because “I did my NOTE: See scoreboard for act with the athletes from the islands. final results posted yesterday. That is what this meet is all about.” China. Williams said. “I’m still happy that I still best” in the long jump, 400 have an opportunity to compete to coach.”