In This Issue: July 31, 2020 R Residents Ready for TS 2 R Shelters Ready 3 R Hurricane Isaias 11 R Assistance for Mental Health 14 R Short or Long Hair? 16 R My Kids’ Doc 242 19 R Phenomonal People 21 azine R Bahamian Rum Cake 22 W Mag eekly News A Division of SURGE Publications

Residents take advantage of the opportunity to prepare for the approaching Hurricane Isaias. (SURGE Media Photo/Tim Aylen) 1 Residents Ready For Hurricane Isaias By Juelanda Thompson When asked about the response of customers, Martin said “traffic has escalated” since the island Sun Writer has been threatened with the storm, but we are esidents crowded grocery and hardware stores doing our best to keep everyone sanitized and at R this week in preparation of a hurricane. Despite a social distancing limit. We are only letting in the the lockdown in Grand Bahama, with restrictions maximum of 10 people in a store at a time, so we are lifted so residents can prepare, the sudden rush to managing. the stores for supplies left many pondering whether or not they should brave lines. “Personally, I am taking it as it comes, the government is doing their best and so we are just Still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane trying to do our best”. Dorian in September 2019, the height of urgency and worry seems to be creeping in. CEO of Fowlco Ltd group of companies including The Hardware Center, Glennette Fowler said, “This Luckily for many that shopped at Sawyer’s Fresh is a new company however, we have gotten great Market, they were greeted with a red tent, stretching response from the Grand Bahama community.” for seven to eight feet, that provided some relief from the heat before entering the store. They were closed during lockdown but opened on Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. Customer Lisa Smith said she only stood for Mrs. Fowler said they met a line when they got to only a few minutes. “I work on Wednesday “so we were able to service have been to Sawyers a few hundred customers with plywood and other for about 15 minutes hurricane readiness items. We are trying to assist but being under as much customers as we can, and keep the safety the lockdown is an protocols in place, however, many persons are a bit enjoyment. I think the timid about the storm approaching. Prime Minister is doing “There have been some freight challenges due to the best he can do, covid-19 with regards to getting items. A lot of the some of us don’t listen suppliers are closing down due to the virus so we but he is doing the best have some restrictions with getting certain types of he can do”. plywood. We are trying to have an overstock to be able to serve everyone. It is an ongoing process Do It Center Store Superviser, Hopeful resident, Dwighla Martin. (SURGE Media Livingston Rolle dealing with the global pandemic, but we have been Photo/Tim Aylen) shopping at Cost Right able to get our freight from the local carriers once expressed “Although they have been delivered to the port”. the reason for us being on lock down is a sad one, I am still happy to not spend it alone. The traffic out here is heavy, but everyone must stay prepared for what is to come. We are out here to purchase the necessary items and hope for the best.” While some store managers were reluctant to comment, Do it Center Store Supervisor, Dwighla Martin said after the passing of Hurricane Dorian, no announcement should be taking lightly. “Grand Bahamians are not going to take anything lightly, it doesn’t matter how small the storm is, so everyone is preparing, and we are doing our Plywood and other supplies were purchased by residents in endeavor best to help everyone as best as we can.” preparation for the approaching Hurricane Isaias projected to approach the island on Saturday. (SURGE Media Photo/Tim Aylen) 2 Shelters, Land, And Sea Transport Ready For Potential Hurricane By Juelanda Thompson carried out in Grand Bahama, we just came Grand Bahama Sun Writer out an EOC meeting with all of our various reparations are being made by Ministry support groups, so everyone has been given P of Disaster Preparedness, NEMA, Social their mandate on what to do with respects to Services, and the Meteorology Department being ready. to assist residents for the readiness of the “We will make a call with respect to opening upcoming storm. up our EOC perhaps by Friday afternoon Minister of Disaster Preparedness, no later than Sunday and like I said, even Management and Reconstruction and also though we are not expecting any sort of a Member of Parliament of Central Grand hurricane, we will still be in the position just Bahama the Honorable Iram Lewis, held in the event something shifts. We are mindful a press conference at the Star General of all the Covid-19 protocols and we are building this week, where he highlighted preparing all our shelters. Our shelter workers the activeness of shelters, land and sea are fully aware of the protocol, in fact all the transportation as well as maintenance emergency departments are fully aware. We provisions. are in discussion with Grand Bahama Port Authority City and Maintenance Manager Lewis, along with psychologist Dr. Troy McIntosh and we don’t want any Gregory Swann; Administrator for West unnecessary projectiles on the streets. Grand Bahama Christian Palacious, Chief Meteorological Officer Mr. Orson Nixon and The Minister added even though the debris NEMA Warehouse Supply Officer Tammi may not become the projectile, he does Mitchell all gave updates with respect to their not want to have debris floating all over our departments on the established health and community. safety protocols that are about to be active. The Hurricane is not expected to be a major system; however, Lewis says he and his team are treating it as such to ensure all safety and precautions are in place. “We are working closely with the Met department, the Department of Social Services, the city of Freeport and my colleague ministers in Grand Bahama to ensure that we are in a complete state of readiness. Hurricane shelters are being prepared, further inspections are being 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Meteorologist Informs Public On Hurricane Isaias By Haley Adderley . It is expected that the disturbance will hit Bimini this Saturday evening into the early Grand Bahama Sun Writer Sunday morning. Rainfall is expected to be s the northwest Bahama islands await “4-8 inches of precipitation in the southeast A the possible impact of Hurricane Isaias, Bahamas, around , , and chief meteorologist at the Department of the Turks and Caicos Islands.” Meteorology in Freeport, Grand Bahama Residents are warned to stay prepared Orson Nixon brought light to the status of this during hurricane season as the storms are tropical disturbance. unpredictable and can change direction at Mr. Dixon was a any time. part of a press West Grand Bahama Disaster Consultative briefing updating Committee Representative, Administrator residents on Cristian Palacious informed the public that hurricane there are teams in place inspecting the preparation. West Grand Bahama area as the tropical Nixon mentioned disturbance approaches. that as of 11 am These teams “have been assessing who on Thursday, July needs assistance and identify those who 30, 2020, the would need to be evacuated from their Hurricane Isaias homes.” was “located at 18.1 degrees The West Grand Bahama Disaster North and 68.9 Consultative Committee are offering tarps degrees West” and is moving towards to assist persons who still have severe roof the northwest. Isaias is expected to cross damage, upon their inspection. Hispaniola and is expected to push the storm Kristin Palacious, eastward. Residents were asked to make the Administrator for West necessary preparations seeing that the storm Grand Bahama, speaks to the media about is expected to go through the center islands preparations taking place of .” for the communities in West Grand Bahama Due to the mountainous layout of Puerto as Hurricane Isaias Rico, Hispaniola, and Cuba it is expected approaches the that the tropical depression will weaken as it Bahamas, during a passes over these areas. press conference held on Wednesday, July 29, The main concern for the islands that may be 2020 at Star General impacted is rainfall, especially in the western Insurance headquarters in Freeport, Grand areas such as West Grand Bahama and Bahama. (SURGE Media Photo/Tim Aylen) 11 12 13 Assistance For Mental Health Issues Readily Available

By Haley Adderley professionals has increased tremendously. Grand Bahama Sun Writer Dr. Swann disclosed that “in the private ith the news of a possible Hurricane sector and the public sector I know that since W or hurricane coming near to The Hurricane Dorian we would have provided Bahamas, Dr. Gregory Swann, coordinating services in excess of 4,000 persons and that for NEMA in conjunction with the Ministry of is a significant spike outside of the normal Health, Department of Psycho, and Social scheme of things.” Services, said there are resources to help The need for mental health services in The alleviate the pressure on the mental health of Bahamas has become apparent, and the the community. public is taking the issue of mental health There is a team in place to help provide the more seriously due to the recent events public with support since Hurricane Dorian following Hurricane Dorian. There are hotlines and the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. A and certified medical professionals available list of hotline numbers will be provided in the to those who need it. upcoming days, and the public is advised to make use of the resources available to them. For persons experiencing “emotional or cognitive reactions” to the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian and the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Swann advised that in addition to the use of the hotlines available persons should “reach out to medical service providers in through systems, if you have family members at home you can do engagement activities.” These activities include maintaining a regular daily routine within your home. Dr. Swann emphasized Dr. Gregory Swann, coordinator for NEMA in the importance of regularly “getting to conjunction with the Ministry of Health, Department bed, eating, exercising, and having group of Psycho and Social Services, speaks to the media on his teams ongoing work to help members of the discussions about how you are feeling, and public as Hurricane Isaias moves into the Bahamas how you are coping.” later this week, during a press conference on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Star General Insurance Since the devastating effects of Hurricane headquarters in Freeport, Grand Bahama. (SURGE Dorian, the need for mental health Media Photo/Tim Aylen) 14 15 Short Or Long Hair, What’s Right For You? By Angie of The Glam Lounge Hello everyone, it’s that time again for a discussion on hair tips. Short or long hair? Short hair cuts are so trendy now more than ever. To be honest, the look is sassy and sophisticated. I realize young and old are following this trend and I think is amazing. I have clients that come in with nice healthy long hair and ask to cut because they are tired of the status quo – they don’t want to just look like everyone but want to stand out with their own style. We have been taught by society and our men that long hair is the thing to be beautiful. I, however, beg to differ. Beauty is what makes you happy, not what others say or think. I see a change in that mind set; beauty is what you define it to be. So be your true to your authentic self not defined by society or any person. If you are thinking about a haircut for a change, its ok. Do your research first finding the right professional to give you the look you want and find the various shortcuts and decide what’s right for you. An especially important fact is that a short cut needs more commitment of going to the salon on a regular basis to maintain the look. So, you must take this into consideration. Once you are sure of the commitment let’s do it. Here are a few examples:

16 17 18 My Kids’ Doc 242 Are You Making Your Child Fat? drinking water instead of juice and soda. Don’t just By Dr. Tamarra Moss send them outside to ride their bike or take a walk. Pediatrician - Lucayan Medical Centre Do these activities with them! It provides a wonderful opportunity for bonding and gives your child healthy s a parent, few things are cuter than your full- behavior to model. cheeked baby or the chubby thighs of your toddler. A 3. Not providing healthy food options. For some children, however, that adorable baby fat never goes away and eventually turns into a health concern. I have had parents complain that “all he ever wants to drink is juice” or “she only likes to snack on chips and Nearly 1 out of 4 children and teens are overweight cookies”, but I always have to remind them that their or obese and those extra pounds put kids at risk for children are not the ones who buy the groceries for developing serious health problems, including diabetes, the house. There are very few people who, if given the heart disease, and asthma. choice between an apple and a bag of cookies, will Childhood obesity takes an emotional toll as well. choose the apple. As parents, it’s our job to control what Overweight children often have trouble keeping up with snack options are available in the home. Next time you go other kids and joining in sports and activities. Other kids to the grocery store, leave the chips and cookies on the may tease and exclude them, leading to low self-esteem, shelves and bring home fruits, nuts, and popcorn kernels negative body image, and even depression. instead. Instead of buying juice and soda, bring home Helping your child maintain a healthy weight can be a some extra water to infuse with fruit flavors. challenge and many of us are sabotaging our kids without 4. Forcing kids to clean their plate. even realizing it. Here are 5 things you might be doing that We’ve all heard it before “there are starving children in are keeping your kids from maintaining a healthy weight. this world, clean your plate.” Aside from the fact that you 1. Giving up on healthy eating shouldn’t be placing all of the world’s hunger issues on I’ve seen it time and time again. Parents will come to the your child’s shoulders, forcing them to eat when they are office and when asked about their child’s nutrition, they full sets them up to miss satiety cues in future. This is a sigh in frustration. They complain that their 2-year-old set up for taking in excess calories. If you are a parent is a picky eater and will only eat chicken nuggets from who insists that their child cleans their plate, try picking Wendy’s. (I’ll ignore, for now, the fact that that 2-year-old up smaller portion sizes. If your child is still hungry when had a whole lot of help getting nuggets from Wendy’s in they’re done, they’ll let you know. the first place.) The more important point is that if a child is 5. Being a drill sargeant. ever going to eat anything besides chicken nuggets, they Even the most well-meaning parents can overdo it while have to be offered it – multiple times. Research shows trying to make sure their kids maintain a healthy lifestyle. that children may have to be offered the same food up to There is no need to chain your child to the treadmill or 15 times before they decide they like it. So, while it might drag them into the weight room. In fact, placing your child be easier to offer what you know your child is going to on an intense training regimen can actually do more harm eat, in the long run it’s best to be persistent and continue than good since their bodies aren’t ready for adult style to offer a variety of healthy options all the time. Your child regimens. Physical activity for kids should be fun – a will eventually bite (and hopefully swallow). family bike ride, walk, or dance competition will do just 2. Setting a bad example. fine. Whatever it is, just make sure that they are active for Children pay attention to what you do, not what you say. 60 minutes each day. You can’t expect them to eat fruits and vegetables if Watching your child struggle with weight issues is tough, they never see any on your plate. They won’t get out to but the good thing is there is a whole lot you can do to exercise for an hour each day if they only ever see you help them. Your child should have their weight and BMI lounging on the couch watching TV every evening after monitored during annual visits to their pediatrician. If you work. Make a healthy lifestyle a family affair. Show your have concerns about your child’s weight and nutrition, children how to create a healthy meal. Let them see you remember that your pediatrician is a valuable resource for helping you raise happy and healthy kids! 19 20 Phenomenal People Darville’s Work Invokes Change By V. McLaughlin Grand Bahama Sun Contributer

Darville speaks at the ‘Yes Vote’ March and Rally at the Harold DeGregory Complex in May 2016 in support of four bills on gender equality that was put forth in referendum to the Bahamian people. Darville speaks with the media outside Parliament Square, Nassau. to upgrade their system and never forgave me for that.” The Port Authority then donated land for the oseph Darville is an untiring environmental and subsequent relocation of Catholic High where he human rights advocate who is not afraid to J was the principal, and later the Hawksbill Primary and stand up to big oppressors. He spoke out against Senior High schools to Freeport, at his persistent unfair treatment of Haitians, particularly the denial urging. of citizenship rights to Haitian children born in the Bahamas; and the illegal immigration raids that His involvement in environmental issues throughout resulted in the separation of undocumented parents the country (Clifton Heritage, illegal dredging at and their children in 1987, and in 2014. Darville, with Nygard Cay, among others in ) attorney Fred Smith, helped hundreds entitled to continues through Save the Bays and Waterkeepers citizenship. Their work has been well-recognized with Bahamas. His attention is now focused on the the United Nations, but perhaps a major success in environmental cleanup of the catastrophic oil the ongoing saga of the treatment of Haitians came spill triggered by Dorian at Equinor in East End, in 1987 when HM Queen Elizabeth - after a telegram Grand Bahama. Environmental youth education sent by Darville and Mr. Smith of how children were is most important and mentoring upcoming being separated from parents and put in the Boys environmentalists. Darville’s favourite food is Conch and Girls penal institution - informed the Royal and Hog Snapper. He loves to garden and is Cabinet of the Bahamas that such treatment not be reading, ‘How Plants Grow,’ and ‘American Dirt.’ meted out to children in Commonwealth countries of which she was Head. On the environmental front, Darville confronted the big industrial companies in Grand Bahama. His persistent agitation made him a “pariah” to offending companies. Despite growing tension with GB Port Authority executives, and the Catholic Board, Darville stood his ground. The government demanded an assessment of Syntex Pharmaceuticals scrubber systems, which were determined ineffective and responsible for dangerous emissions that made students and teachers ill and caused frequent school Darville participates in Yes Vote March in Freeport in dismissals. He recalls: “Syntex had to spend $7m May 2016 in support of four bills on gender equality. 21 In The Kitchen... Bahamian Rum Cake around until the inside of the pan is coated in sugar. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and 3/4 cup sugar with the paddle attachment. 3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, buttermilk, rum, oil, vanilla, and yolks until combined. 4. In a third bowl, beat the egg white at medium- high speed until foamy. Blend in the remaining 1 tbsp of sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form and set aside. 5. Gradually pour the butter mixture into the flour Ingredients: mixture and mix on medium-low speed until just FOR THE CAKE: combined. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer. • 1/4 cup sugar for coating the bundt pan 6. Fold the whipped egg white into the cake batter • 1 1/4 cups cake flour until no streaks remain. Pour the batter evenly into the • 1/4 tsp baking powder prepared bundt pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, • 1/2 tsp salt until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake • 1/8 tsp baking soda comes out clean. • 3/4 cup + 1 tbsp sugar, divided 7. While the cake is baking, spread the coconut • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled flakes on a baking sheet. Place them in the oven with • 1/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature the cake during the last five minutes of baking time. • 1/4 cup dark or light rum, not spiced Check them frequently. • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract 8. Transfer the cake and the pan of toasted • 3 large egg yolks coconut to cooling racks and let cool for at least 15 • 1 large egg white minutes. FOR SAUCE: 9. Make the rum sauce: Whisk together the sugar, • 1/4 cup butter butter, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to • 1/4 cup water a boil over medium-high heat and continue to boil • 2 tbsp pineapple juice for one minute. The mixture should be thick but still • 2 tbsp dark or light rum, not spiced pourable. Remove from the cooktop and carefully stir • 1/2 cup white sugar in rum (fumes from the bottle can ignite). FOR THE TOPPING: 10. Once the cake has cooled slightly, poke holes • 1/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes all over its surface with a toothpick or skewer. Pour about half of the rum sauce over the cake. Let it rest Instructions: 5-10 minutes, until the sauce is absorbed. Carefully tip the cake onto a serving platter and drizzle the 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 6-cup bundt remaining sauce over the cake. 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In This Issue: June 12, 2020 R Health Clinic Mobile 2 R Injusticies We Face 4 R Mission Assist 6 Ad Per Week - $150 R Giving Back 9 R Stewed Conch Recipe 11 R Get Into Shape..Wear 13 R New Norm In Salons 15 ine agaz R Bahamian Actor 18 Advertise Weekly News M A Division of SURGE Publications Advertise in The Messenger and Grand With Us! Bahama Sun For a Month - $850 HEALTH CLINIC IN EAST END NOW PROVIDING MOBILE Advertise for 6 Months SERVICE By: Juelanda Thompson hypertension, diabetes, chronic illnesses, and Get a Discount! fter the passing of hurricane Dorian, the and arthritis. A clinics in the Eastern End of Grand Bahama have seen some changes and more recently “At the moment with our operations on going, the re-introduction of operations from McLean’s the only thing we do need is probably structure Town. Despite a global pandemic that has also for now, otherwise medication and instruments affected The Bahamas, Dr. Dennis Quijano and are good for now. Staff Nurse Abegail Mosete the east enders are “When the order to lockdown came about” well taken care of. Nurse Abegail Mosote checks a patients blood pressure during a busy morning at the McLean’s Town Clinic in he continued, we also had to shift the way we McLean’s Town, on Tuesday June 9, 2020. (SURGE Media Photo/Tim Aylen) conduct our services. In High Rock, we had two tents, one would be dedicated to just respiratory illnesses and one would be for general illnesses, but the two were never compromised and we dealt with the patients in an orderly manner” he informed. 1 With the assistance of registered Nurse, Abegail Mosote, the two explained to the Grand Bahama Sun that the clinic has an inflow of five to 10 patients per week in McLean’s Town and more than 15 in High Rock.

Nurse Abegail Mosote looks for medications for a patient at the McLean’s Town Clinic in McLean’s Town, East Grand Bahama on Tuesday June 9, 2020. (SURGE Media Photo/Tim Aylen)

Quijano, who is also a resident in East End and an on-call worker, said before Hurricane Dorian they worked weekly in the clinics in Free Town, High Rock, Pelican Point, McCleans Town, Sweetings Cay and . Since the devastation nine months ago, they are currently mobile going from settlement to settlement on certain days. Doctor Dennis Baladad Quijano makes notes as he consults with a patient during a busy morning at the Providing an essential service, he says the clinic McLean’s Town Clinic in McLean’s Town, East Grand is doing their best as they cater to patients with Bahama on Tuesday June 9, 2020. (SURGE Media Photo/Tim Aylen) 2 For More Info: Phone: (242) 441-7965 3 Email: [email protected]

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