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VOLUME 20 NUMBER 7 APRIL 1ST, 2012 Participants compete in first Abaco Family Fitness Weekend By Rashida Murray Three days of absolute fun in the sun is the only way to describe the first Great Abaco Family Fitness weekend, coordi- nated by Lee McCoy, from March 23 – 25, 2012. Participants streamed from all across the globe to compete in events at the Coco Bar in Treasure Cay which was a prime location. Safety measures and pre- cautions were effectively executed by the police department and the Treasure Cay Crash, Fire and Water Rescue Team. Res- idents and second home owners welcomed the change of pace from the humdrum everyday activities. This friendly athletic competition was something the whole fam- ily could enjoy.

Please see AFFW Page 2 Features this issue Crossword Puzzle - B 16 U-Boats off Abaco - B 14 The Great Abaco Fitness Weekend was held over the weekend of March 23 to 25 in Treasure Cay. It is the first in what the spon- Community Calendar - B 22 sors and organizers hope to be an annual event. Competitions in cluded an open water swim, sprint and olympic triathalons, a kids’ 1 mile fun run and a 5k/10k Fun Run/Walk. Candidate Debate Intro - A 8 Picture above are Officer Mackey with some of the kids who competed in the fun run; left to right: Tucker Cartwright, Carter Cartwright, Tanner Cartwright, Officer Mackey, Maison Wong and Walker Wong. See page 2. Entrepreneur Watch - A 24 Tech Support- A 18

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The Abaconian The crash involving the artist . Heavy cross-winds are suspected to have played a Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below. label the in shown date expiration the before subscription your Renew role in downing the six-seater aircraft. Please see details on page 6. Page 2 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 The Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend competed for the sprint race had to swim from brought home the gold Ltd and many others. Beneficiaries of the AFFW From Page 1 a quarter mile, bike ride for 15 miles, and for their race. Representing Abaco proudly event likewise were appreciative including Activities commenced on Friday eve- run a 3.1 miles distance. Results are as fol- were Lindsey McCoy with a swim time of the Abaco Swim Club, Friends of the En- ning around 5pm with a splash as contes- lows: 16:24 minutes, Nakia Wong with a bike vironment and the Rotary Club of Abaco. tants swam a one mile open water event Individuals Sprint Triathlon near the shoreline; followed by a soft Overall Placing Overall Time opening ceremony. Robert Meister of the Treasure Cay Resort (a proud sponsor) Dale Hill 1st 1:14:33 expressed his gratitude to Lee McCoy and Brent Cartwright 2nd 1:20:58 Ms. Wynsome Ferguson of the Ministry of Vicki Stafford 3rd 1:22:23 Tourism, organizers of the events. For the Dorian Roach 4th 1:23:35 mile swim, Peter Wagner and Gina Wilcox It was a mad dash to the finish line for the Olympic Triathlon contestants Greg Lowe and Peter Wagner. Olympians cov- ered twice the distance as the sprinters. Fatigue was the only challenge for these athletes whom were driven by the motiva- Above: Mr. Meister (L) and Adrian Whylly Above: from left to right: Carter Cart- tion to finish strong. Results are as follows: (R). Winners of the 5k and 10k. wright, Tucker Cartwright, Donte Rich- ard, Maison Wong, Walker Wong and Placing Time Tanner Cartwright. All competitors in the ride time of 49:53 minutes and Kristin Wil- Greg Lowe 1st 2:53:25 Kids Fun Run event. Above: the lovely ladies of the Hope Town liams who’s running time recorded 29:06 Peter Wagner 2nd 2:54:29 Below: two competitors relax after a race. relay team “Tres Chicas.” Left to right- Carlos Chee-A-Tow 3rd 3:00:26 minutes. Nakia Wong, Kristin Williams and Lindsey Tony Bethell-Bennett 4th 3:32:14 Fortunately, everyone went home a McCoy winner proudly wearing a medal for partic- The crowd cheered at the arrival of ipating within the various events; especial- won first place prize round trip tickets to the anchor for the men’s relay team, Phil ly Maison Keopke-Wong (age 6) champion Florida on Bahamasair. Tony Bethell-Ben- Cummings of the Tribune, whose flight of the kids’ one mile race, Justin Fureich nett placed second and Greg Lowe placed touched down just in time for him to com- and Adrian Whylly winners of the 5k and third. Awards were presented to these ath- plete the 6.2 mile run. Rob Rothwell of 10K run respectively. letes. Bahamas Hotmix, met him at the exchange Participants boasted of how pleased The athletic fitness events were: the zone elated to “pass the baton” to his part- they were to compete in the first Great Ab- one mile open water swim, a triathlon, a ner after his 24.8 miles bike ride. Adam aco Family Fitness Event which was very kiddy one mile run and a 5k/10k run. The Isaac of the Carribbean Landscaping Com- well organized and patronized by proud events were categorized for sprinters and pany had given Rob a strong start at the sponsors including the Cycles Unlimited, Olympians, male and female athletes re- beginning of the triathlon by completing a Home Fabrics, A-Salt Weapon, Damia- spectively. The triathlon began at 7:30am 1500m swim in less than 25 minutes. nos, Sotheby’s International, John Bull on Saturday morning. Individuals who The praiseworthy female relay team Ltd., Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Co

[email protected] April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 3 Page 4 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 5 More North Abaco Public forum discussing port and bridge projects held in Coopers Town There was a public presentation on ture a twelve foot clearance at high tide. foot clearance was too low and that not all again to respond to the crowd. Under the March 20 in Coopers Town to discuss The port will be built roughly three locals would be able to benefit. A fellow budgetary constraints, he explained, this the multi-million dollar port and bridge kilometers north of Coopers Town. It, audience member Mr. McIntosh respond- was what could be worked out. It was at projects that have been scheduled for the nearly 1,400,000 square feet, will feature ed saying, “The south-side is a breeding a point where the project would either be area. Harbour Engineering Com- a container port, a bulk cargo yard, offices ground,” implying that a twelve foot clear- scrapped or move forward and the admin- pany (CHEC) offered a walk-through of for immigration and law enforcement and a ance would be enough for the type of ac- istration opted for the best deal. the plans to the nearly 150 gathered. Also marina. 340 feet of breakwater will also be tivities the creek would see. present was the Honourable Neko Grant, placed at the entrance of the port. Mr. Tinker raised concerns about the Minister of Works, and John Schaefer, en- CHEC will provide the majority project’s impact on the future of the com- gineer. According to Mr. Grant, this dual of the labour to complete the project and munity and implored CHEC to reconsider Below: A rendering of the proposed port project is the largest of several government will import the main materials. They will how the project would commence. “This project located 3 kilometers north of Coo- initiatives planned for Abaco. consider using local concrete and other is a project that will impact our lives,” he pers Town. It will feature bulk storage and “This is a project that will transform materials if it is not price restrictive. 30 continued, “only 30 persons on a project of a marina among other modern amenities. North Abaco,” Mr. Grant said, “and [the Bahamians, such as truck drivers, clerks this scale?” Mr. Tinker called on the young The port is one of two projects commis- Prime Minister] is determined not to leave and security, will be directly employed by people in attendance, many of whom he sioned by the government for North Abaco. the island the project. An additional $3.865 million said were looking for opportunities, to ask The second project is a bridge that will al- “This is a project the way worth of labour will be locally contracted. the tough questions. low access through the creek dividing Great he found Mr. Lee and Mr. Yu talked about The Hon. Neko Grant took the stage and Little Abaco. that will it.” Mr. “win-win cooperation.” They hinted at transform North Grant several public welfare initiatives CHEC Abaco,” went on would undertake throughout the progress to ex- of construction. One example they pro- plain the vetting process that was involved vided was importing school supplies for in securing a deal for the port project. He children. described the team effort and positive atti- The rough timeline for completion tude amongst all parties involved that have of both projects is December 2013. The brought the project along. Marsh Har- bridge is expected to be finished sooner bour’s port, which is currently undergoing around June 2013 and will commence in repairs, was said to serve as the model. October of this year. The port is scheduled Alex Lee and Rain Yu, CHEC’s co- to break ground in August of 2012. ordinators for the project on Abaco, went After the presentation the floor was through details regarding the project. The opened for questions. bridge is planned to be roughly 160 feet Mr. Gardner took the floor and asked long and 27 feet wide. This will include a about the bridge’s clearance and dimen- three foot sidewalk. The bridge will fea- sions. He was concerned that the twelve Page 6 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 More North Abaco ECC has charity event at Treasure Plane crash leaves four dead Sands Club By Tim Blakeley Antonio Huyler crafted an amazing display By Timothy Roberts John Cash, a resident of Treasure March 16 was the North Abaco fun- of fresh fruits and cheeses accompanied by Four persons perished when their Cay, knew the two couples personally. draiser for the Every Child Counts School a variety of canapés and champagne that single engine plane crashed March 25 dur- He said both Gregory and Dennis, who in Marsh Harbour. The event was held at was passed around to the guests. ing taking off from Treasure Cay Interna- had known for more than ten years, had the Treasure Sands Club located immedi- Songs and junkanoo were performed tional Airport en route to Florida. in the past few years received their pilot’s ately outside the gates to Treasure Cay. by 24 of the schools pupils to the delight Police Superintendent Noel Curry licenses. The fundraiser was a huge success of the crowd. The arrangement was put to- said two men and two women, Gregory Dennis was a Dentist and owner of and good times were had by all, primar- gether by Mr. Bill and was extremely well and Janice Schwartzenberger of Neptune DCS Dental Laboratory in Jacksonville, ily due to the hard work of the organizers received. Beach, Florida and Dennis and Janie Sar- Florida who, along with his wife, were Diane Soloman & Carolyn Trudeau. Both Diane and Carolyn would like to toris of Jacksonville Florida, were killed in known by friends and workers as very kind ladies would like to thank all of the 150 thank Mr. Bill, Lynn Major, Stacey Higgs, the accident which took place shortly after and caring people who gave to the com- people that attended and who donated so The Treasure Sands Club and all the teach- 1:30pm. They had on board their two dogs munity. generously. Further funds were raised by ers, staff and volunteers for all their sup- that perished as well. a silent auction which attracted many bids port and help in making the event a great The couples, second home owners on a multitude of items ranging from paint- success. and longtime visitors to Treasure Cay, The Abaconian and its staff extend our ings to lamps. Mary Gottlieb did a superb Anyone who missed the event who were en route to Fort Pierce, a city in St. heartfelt condolences to the family and job in encouraging people to get involved. would like to make a donation, please con- Lucie County, Florida when their plane de- friends of the Schwartzenberger family The Treasure Sands Executive Chef, tact Stacey Higgs at 367-2505. viated into the pine forest on the side of the and the Sartoris family. runway and burst into flames. Fire rescue personnel were immediately dispatched and quickly extinguished the flames. Eugene Butler, acting director of civil aviation, said on March 26 that in- vestigations into the crash were still in the preliminary stages and that it would be some time before they come up with any definitive answers as to what actually caused the crash. He said their investigators here will be assisted by the NTSB (National Trans- portation Safety Board) from the and as well as an engineer from the Above: guests enjoyed spreads of fruits, manufacturer of the plane. cheeses and meats crafted by Executive Above: Every Child Counts had a fundraiser at the beautiful Treasure Sands Club located Chef Antonio Huyler. Champagne was in Treasure Cay. The crowd of around 150 socialized by the pool and udner the cabanas. also available to the guests who turned out Every Child Counts is a school in Marsh Harbour dedicated to children with additional to support ECC. needs. April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 7 cial emphasis on water rescue in the event an aircraft crashes near an airport. 51 migrants brought ashore Participants comprised of officers By Timothy Roberts Troy Pritchard, a resident of El- When the boat was disembarked there from the Royal Bahamas Police Force Fire A tip received by the Officer in bow Cay who was called upon to assist were found to be 51 persons of Haitian de- Branch and Marine Division, Airport Civil Charge on lead to the appre- in bringing the Haitian vessel in, said he cent (48 men and three women) on board Aviation and Volunteers from the Abaco hension of 51 Haitian migrants who were was called by Cpl. Smith who asked him to with all in fairly good health except for two community. Participants included Danny anchored in the area of Tilloo and Cuby verify what he saw through the binoculars. who were suffering dehydration. Sawyer, Sgt. Paul, Sarone Kennedy and Jack Cay on Sunday, March 25. He said he saw a vessel that was obvious- The migrants, who traveled with lit- Michael Parotti. Acting on the tip, Corporal Smith ly heavy laden though only three persons tle to no possessions, were detained at the This program is the first of a series of investigated and, with the assistance of could be identified on board. immigration compound with two groups three scheduled for Abaco, residents from Hope Town, the boat was He and another person took two boats flown to Nassau the same evening anda and . Some $24,966.45 towed to the government dock located at out to the area because it was rough, and third group on the morning of March 26. worth of equipment was donated to the Ab- Crossing Beach in Marsh Harbour. they towed the vessel to the dock. There they are be detained at the detention aco Community by the U.S. Government center on Carmichael Road. to assist with shoreline Water Rescue. The vessel, a 40 foot sailboat, was Items donated included a 16ft alu- searched but nothing of consequence was minum rescue boat, trailer, 20hp 4-stroke found onboard. engine, first aid kits, personal Swift-water Technician Kits, search lights,fuel contain- USA donates $25K ers, rescue ropes, rig haul sets, pulleys, worth of water bottle bladders, goggles, rescue util- ity ascenders, Carlson rescue boards, bat- rescue equipment teries, carabiners, and Z Rig haul set.

Representatives from the United States Northern Command, US Embassy and US Public Health Services in collabo- ration with the National Emergency Man- agement Agency (NEMA) visited the is- land of Abaco to conduct a five day Water Rescue Training Course from the 19 - 23 March, 2012. The purpose of the exercise was to train and equip 10 individuals on the island of Abaco to efficiently respond to a disaster Above: some of the trainees pose next to a donated rescue boat. The program focused on Above: one of fifty one haitian immigrants Above: the forty foot sailboat spotted off in nearby waters. The training placed spe- disaster preparedness found aboard the forty foot sailboat is be- Cuby Jack Cay. Troy Pritchard, of Elbow ing searched by an immigration officer. Cay, assisted authorities in towing the boat Details as to where the migrants’ intended to Crossing Beach. Eyewitnesses were sus- final destination was is unclear at this time. picious because the boat seemed too heavy They are currently detained in Nassau. in the water. No contraband was found.

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we must first have the courage to un- derstand what we are facing. And say- ing “crime problem” is never accurate, it’s an umbrella term we use to sleep at night. Poor education, poverty, lack of pride in our community and an ex- traordinary amount of other factors are all lumped together in the box we call “having a crime problem.” The Great Abaco We take that box and slap the la- bel on it –crime- and we lay it at the Candidate Debate I had intended for this editorial feet of someone other than ourselves. to be upbeat and positive and, who We blame the Christie administration, the Ingraham administration or that fa- knows, it may just be by the end of it. Since putting out the call in our previous issue we However, I would be wrong to breeze vorite scapegoat we Bahamians love to over such a serious issue that has so pin all of our social ills on, the Hai- have received several responses from people as to violently made itself unable to be ig- tian immigrants. But me and you, no, what they want their candidates to discuss. nored. I am talking about the crime. we’re just victims of our own country The weekend of March 23 going off the rails. through 25 was shocking. Our qui- I challenge you going forward to et town, a label which we seem so bring a new perspective to the crime Here is, again, a brief explanation: desperate to maintain yet is becom- problem and realize ways you can In the spirit of democracy and the political sea- make a change. Your friend didn’t get ing harder to apply, was rocked by a son we invite Abaconians to engage our number of violent crimes. I heard the a gun put to his head because there is phrase, “We’re getting to be like Nas- a “crime problem.” And there wasn’t island’s six candidates. sau,” a lot. However, this sentiment a hit and run because we’re becoming has always bothered me. “like Nassau.” Crime is not faceless. And if we as a community and a coun- I could never understand why Vote on the issue that interestests you most and that comparison to Nassau has always try decide to finally build the courage bothered me. Maybe it was how de- to look it in the face I believe we will The Abaconian will pose the most popular issue pressing the big city seemed; or per- find it is ugly, but not the un-killable to the three candidates from the two districts. haps the world that I imagined I lived demon we’ve decided to roll over for. in had no use for gangs and senseless We can make this the country we murder and so I rejected the notion as want. Each candidate will be afforded up to 500 words if it were a sickening image. But now Well, I said I would try and end to lay out their stance or plan regarding the topic I know why, and it’s neither of those this editorial on a positive note. I sup- and their answers will be published. In future is- pose in a way I have, but then again we things. sues they will be allowed to respond to their ri- It’s the sheer resignation of it. started out on a pretty low note so any It’s us sitting on our porch with direction we went could only be up. I val’s words in this publication. friends and acquaintances, talking appreciate you taking the time to read about how our country is going to hell this. As a special prize for you, dear reader, I will give you the answer to in a hand basket and then moving on This is to encourage healthy political discussion, to the next topic. We are so convinced 24 across in the new Abaconian cross- that our only option is to be consumed word puzzle you can find in section B and we need your help to make this a success. by some shapeless decay we so fondly on page 16. The answer is Georgia. refer to as “like Nassau.” We resign Again, I thank you all for con- ourselves to that fact, assign some tinuing to read The Abaconian. We’re party the blame and then are surprised working very hard to bring you the con- Vote either through when we hear about some teenager tent and features the public demands. I email: [email protected] down the street getting stabbed. It’s ok just wish they weren’t so demanding. Phone: 242-367-3200 Hopefully our next editorial won’t be though. We’re becoming “like Nas- Text Message: 242-577-2723 sau” and there is nothing either you so dire, and I apologize for scaring any or me can do about it. It’s progress, of our visitors who are reading. Until Facebook swallow it. next time. or But that’s not true. Twitter It’s not true that the crime prob- Respond with your choice and your District lem we have is without remedy. But (North, Central, South) The Abaconian Abaco’s most complete newspaper.

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Hot wind at Bakers Bay course” (so, just at the time they started leaders that may have an issue with a judge do need their help to through workshops fertilizing the golf course, he decided to can have that one replaced. Reason being, with our groups that teach us to perfect I read the press release from Bakers stop monitoring) and now, in the ad in the a statement was made by a judge before the our craft and to be better builders with our Bay Golf and Ocean Club in the March 15, Abaconian, he says the testing went on parade that the Murphy Town Super Stars costumes. But to have them to come and 2012 Abaconian with amusement. As a “before, during and after development”. can't beat the other group because he will rush and bring costumes fully built, pasted member of save Guana Cay Reef Associa- Looks like what really needs testing is his be judging. and decorated is not fair at all to the other tion (SGCRA) from the beginning in 2004 memory. Mr. Chairmen I don't think it’s fair groups or the youth of Abaco. I have to clean up some of the facst buried Of course, he’s been a pretty busy for a judge to make such a statement about One of the main reasons the love of in Bakers Bay sand. guy. Back in 2004, when he was work- a group that is participating in the parade. Junkanoo is dying in Abaco is because SGCRA has never been against de- ing in the Prime Minister’s office he was It seems as though the judging system is the youth and persons in Junkanoo groups velopment and jobs. What we oppose in instrumental in the approval of the Bak- not fair and is loyal to a particular Junk- have not been taught the creative arts of the huge give away of Crown Land, (our ers Bay Environmental Management Plan anoo group. It’s obvious that the fans can Junkanoo and encouraged to be excited traditional land-crab territory); the duty- (EMP). Next thing you know, he was see it. We the Murphy Town Super Stars about our cultural parade. free status given to Bakers Bay and the sec- working for Bakers Bay. And with all those would like to let the Junkanoo Commit- Mr. Chairman if we don't stop the ond homes being build there, (which would nasty boaters flushing their holding tanks at tee know that if the committee and judg- heavy import of Junkanoo costumes that have generated millions of dollars in rev- the precise moment they are closest to the ing system doesn’t change we will not take come completed how will your kids that enue for the Bahamian People’s education, gold course, and all those cess pits aimed part in any parade in the future because it participate enjoy and appreciate Junkanoo medical facilities, and infrastructure); and at Bakers Bay from the settlement, it is no will be a waste of time. as our culture. If this continues to happen the golf course. If you searched the world, wonder the poor man is exhausted, you’d COSTUMING: The Junkanoo Com- Junkanoo in Abaco will become just like you couldn’t find a worse place to build a forget to conduct your testing, too under mittee needs to take into serious consider- our cultural festival regatta. golfer’s dream…pretty….but stupid. those conditions. ation the way in which the groups prepare There is a whole lot of talent right Bakers Bay could have had a very nice Can Bakers Bay really believe that for the parade. For example - Costumes here in Abaco that is not being developed development without the Crown Land, the SGCRA “has nothing to lose financially”? should be locally built. If we as Junkanoo- and enhanced in Junkanoo and therefore duty-free status, and the golf course, but (Do they really believe you don’t have any ers want to see Junkanoo grow in Abaco they are being wasted. got greedy. SGCRA knew from the start right to speak unless you’re rich?) We lose we need to stop what is going on now Mr. Chairmen, can you or your judg- that the fertilizer would kill the reef. Three everything if Guana Cay is harmed. I’ve because we are failing when it comes to es explain to me how can a costume that of the world’s most prominent reef scien- been a fisherman all my life. We don’t pour teaching the youth in our community. If we never changed on the second lap of the pa- tists said so. We shared this information bleach on the reef. We don’t fish on the continue to allow costumes to come from rade double the points? There is something with Bakers Bay. They didn’t want to hear reef. We know that it (and the mangroves Nassau every year in our parade the youths fishy about that and I don't think that is fair it. Ask all the farmers in the Bahamas and which BBC destroyed) are the nurseries in Abaco won’t learn the art of our culture to our group. they’ll tell you. Plants need fertilizer to which our fish and lobsters grow. SGCRA all because of our selfish and lazy attitude Let us try to make the parade a tru- grow in pure sand. Lots of fertilizer! And has a grass roots membership of hundreds; when it comes to Junkanoo. ly Abaco Junkanoo parade displaying the that’s what we have blowing all over the all Bakers Bay has is it grass roots in fertil- If one group can work hard all year work of our Abacon people and not a Nas- north western end of Guana Cay, where izer!... and it has found its way to the reef. to prepare for the parade, I think it's only sau, Freeport costume rush out. Bakers Bay is located: sand, sand, sand. fair that the others do so also, instead of Mr. Gilbert Davis Now, as far as the court cases are Anthony Roberts just waiting for the parades in Nassau and Group Leader concerned, the reason we lost court, as Proud Guana Cay Resident Freeport to finish so that they can salvage the judges told us, is because our country costumes for their group to take part in an Abaco parade. doesn’t have any environment laws. The The following letter was accidently pub- I am not saying that we don't need court didn’t say we were wrong! SGCRA lished in the previous Abaconian missing the help for Nassau and Freeport; yes we has helped the Bahamas get one step closer the last few paragraphs. It is reprinted to remedying this situation. would here in its entirety. now have a huge golf course if SGCRA hasn’t succeeded to some degree in its ef- Junkanoo judging forts. was unfair No one can figure out why Bakers Bay real luxury. refuses to disclose their scientific findings. The Murphy Town Super Stars Junk- They promised environmental monitoring anoo group would like to express our dis- real bahamas. and access to the results but so far we have appointment in a few things that took place gotten neither. We have always shared in the 2012 Junkanoo Parade which are ours. There seems to be some confusion stated as follows: at Bakers anyway. First, Dr. Marshall tells JUDGING: If Junkanoo is to grow us he is conducting scientific monitoring, in Abaco the judges need to be selected then he tells the Nassau Guardian that Bak- differently. 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Mail to: 2022 Aero Circle, New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32168 or: P.O. Box AB 20213, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, The Bahamas For Reservations: Bahamas 242.365.8500 • USA/Canada 800.284.0382 March 2012 www.BahamaBeachClub.com Page 10 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 More Central Abaco Island Waves Cultural offered another means of promoting the products that they make locally. Across Carnival returns to Abaco Center holds from them were Ritchie Eyma and his wife grand opening Roshanne Minnis-Eyma, who are both By Samantha Evans the water balloon race and the beer smash. artists. Their artwork captured colourful It has been five years since the Holi- Patrons can enjoy such as pizza, cot- scenery and the expressive face of people day Carnival was on Abaco and according ton candy, popcorn and food provided by By Canishka Alexander that are commonly seen in Bahamian life. to General Manager Becky Hitchcock the Off Da Grill. There is a beverage stand by The grand opening for the Island So far, Stuart Limperes has been able response from locals has been great. The DNR that caters to the adults along with Waves: Patti Limperes Creative Commu- to provide piano, guitar, dance and voice Carnival has become an annual tradition in soft drinks for kids and young adults. nity Cultural Centre and C4 Studio got off lessons at the Island Waves center. A com- Nassau and Freeport but Abaco has not yet The one price to ride all you want is to a good start on March 10 with a series munity garden as already been started become accustomed to the Carnival’s an- $15 and does not include admission. This of entertainers performing live onstage. As thanks to Abaco Neem’s donation of six nual novelty. price is also only good from Monday to a supporter of the Support the Arts Move- banana plants. Soon, Stuart Limperes will The Carnival brought some of their Friday. Ms. Hitchcock wants patrons to ment (S.A.M,), Garnell Stuart Limperes, be offering a tutoring program for students popular rides including the Kamikaze, Sea remember that they must adhere to the Island Waves founder, acknowledged the preparing for their national examinations. Ray (Pirate Ship) and Flying Bobs. Becky weight and height stipulation of the rides. small but intimate group who had gathered All in all, she is looking to unite noted they brought more kiddie rides this They have also sought the protection of the to show their appreciation for the talent that Bahamians through the center. When she time which toddlers and little ones can ride police and hired extra security to protect is offered on the island. returned home in October of 2011 she on their own. They also introduced one patrons’ cars and to keep persons safe as “We had [people from] different taught music at Every Child Counts for a flat rate to ride all you want which is a big they walk through the parking lot. The car- walks of life [with] different styles of how few months before giving herself a month- hit. nival is open Monday to Friday 5 pm to they express themselves,” she explained. and-a-half deadline to organize the grand Ms. Hitchcock noted that were com- 11 pm and on Saturday and Sundays from “It was really good turnout, and I’m happy opening. ing in groups to enjoy the rides. Addition- 3pm until. Admission for adults is $3.00 with the group of people who came out.” “There are a lot of things that can ally, they brought a game that you can win and $1.00 for children. Stuart Limperes also pointed out sev- be done on this island, and it’s just about a prize every time. Other games include eral food vendors who had set up booths to someone taking that first step,” she said. “I sell handcrafted items, art work, beverages didn’t mind doing it. and conch salad in support of the event. “When you really work hard and pur- Her business partners include Shanishka sue what it is that you love to do, and you Bain of Living Well Naturally; T-Time’s have a genuine passion for it, people get stand where tasty conch fritters and coco- it and they jump on board because there nut water were available for sale; Corne- are many people who are also pursuing that lia Reckley with turnovers and pastries at same thing.” Lovely Reckley’s Lovely’s Island Tings At the close of the grand-opening Booth; George Wilmore with his conch event, a poetry night and jam-out session salad stand; and Ellen Sands, an employee were held at Island Waves. of Abaco Neem. Theresa Haynes and Cleopatra Light- bourn of Abaco Food Processing As- “Like” The Abaconian on sociation were familiar faces among the Facebook for up to the vendors. Both women agreed that it was minute news and special a good event, and Haynes added that the grand opening provided good exposure and announcements.

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A whale shark, the largest fish in the ocean and very rare for this part of the world, was seen by several locals boating on the ocean side of Elbow Cay. Zach Pin- der, Lindsey Borsz, Chris Rees and Nick Johnson were the lucky spotters who pho- tographed the animal. “It was about 25ft long and seemed rather curious,” recalled Ms. Borsz, a teacher at Forest Heights Academy in Marsh Harbour, “it was hanging around for a while so we touched it!” Mr. Pinder, a mechanic by trade, speculated that it enjoyed the warm water that was coming out of their outboard en- gine. The fish circled for several minutes and came so close to the boat that they were able to pet the leviathan. A filter feeder, the whale shark is a gentle giant. Though reports of whale sharks have been made around Crooked Island, records of the species in Abaco are hard to come by. Perhaps Mr. Pinder and his crew are the first to spot the monster fish in this area. If you have any information other- wise, or have interesting encounters of your own, please contact The Abaconian at 367-3200. Or, like us on Facebook and tag The enormous, yet gentle, whale shark was seen cruising the ocean-side behind Elbow Cay by Zach Pinder, Chris Rees, Nick us in your photos. Johnson and Lindsey Borsz. This particular one encountered (pictured above) was estimated to be about 25 feet long. The fin you see in the background is not its tailfin, it is the dorsal fin on the middle of the fish’s back. The whale shark circled and brushed alongside the small boat for several minutes, perhaps enjoying the warm exhaust water coming from the boat’s outboard motor. Email your photos The crew even managed to touch and pet the giant - a treat you don’t even get to enjoy at Sea World. Photo credit: Lindsey Borsz. and stories to [email protected]

Chris Thompson 359 • 6146 Chris Thompson Christopher Lightbourn 357 • 6897 More South & Central Steve Thompson 475 • 3533 Junior Mernard 577 • 1735 Real Estate Guana Cay - Darvin Curry 577 • 0003 SAFA farmers attend “Everyone is working together hand in hand, and they all seem to be very moti- emergency meeting vated,” Thompson observed. Service you deserve. People you can trust. There was a large gathering of farm- By Canishka Alexander ers who attended the meeting, and he said Paradise Bali Hai An emergency farmers meeting was it was an indication of the excitement felt called for members of the South Abaco among the farmers because they are in- Tahiti Hai Farmers Association on March 15 at Cen- volved in what’s going on and are able to share their input. tral Abaco Primary School (CAPS). Ac- Price Reduction cording to Shanishka Bain, SAFA’s di- Farmers were reminded that $20 Sweeting’s Landing rector of Public Relations, elections for membership dues must be paid every 4B/3B House & 2B/1B Guest House 3B/2B, Hope Town Village 6B/6.5B residence overlooking Tahiti Beach. the new board of directors took place on month, and registration for new members on high dune between Atlantic Rental history Pool, Hot Tub, generator & water maker. February 9. She said that the members is $15. The next meeting is scheduled for Ocean & Sea of Abaco. 435' beach Dock & waterfront lot 200' + dock. Great Rental History. frontage on ocean & 200' on the bay. $1.1M Lots of extras. $5.4M are excited about the possibilities of 2012, April 5 at CAPS. $5.6 M and are eager to implement training and Murphy Town Barber infrastructure projects under the leadership Barefoot Breezes Second Chance 9 Acres of the association’s new president, Leslie Shop Burns Down Thompson. Double During the meeting, information was Beach Lots Bill Dillon 9 acres given on land clearance, lime trees from “New Name” Andros that would be distributed among NEW PRICE! NEW PRICE! the farmers, a tomatoes-and-limes work- 35,000+ square feet 143' "Second Chance" Sea to Sea Estate, 649' of sandy shop and the upcoming All Abaco Agricul- Oceanfront 2 Bed/1 Bath Beach, 625' of Sea of Abaco tural, Marine Resources and Agribusiness North of Tahiti Beach Guana Cay $250K Bayfront, Peaceful & private. N. of Hope Town. $11.75M Exposition. $997,500 “We called an emergency meeting to inform them that it’s time for land clear- Las Brisas Thurston Bay Marnie’s Landing Aerial ance, which we missed last year. Now that w/insert we know ahead of time, we want to let Finders them know that the benefit now is to get Authorities have revealed that arson Keepers their land cleaned, and the Dept. of Ag- is suspected in the fire that destroyed a Marnie’s riculture would match whatever time that Barber Shop across the road from Abaco GREAT VALUE you have,” Thompson explained. “If you Central High School in the early morning 3B/3B Immaculate home 100+ acres situated at entrance of Marnie's Landing world famous Treasure Cay Resort, paid for two hours, they would match the hours of March 27. stocked w/amenities includes Private Marina, two private dock slips. overlooking historic Green Turtle Gated, 5 Lots left Known as Kelson’s Barber Shop and Cay with 1500’ of waterfront! $3.9M two hours.” Great Views! $1.195M $590K+ As for their plans this year, Thomp- the owner was away at the time of the inci- son said they will work together as a dent. A witness in the area said they heard MORE PROPERTIES FOR SALE a vehicle pass the area followed by an ex- Elbow Cay, Buttonwood Bay #17 12,000 square feet $150,000 group to secure an office space for the Elbow Cay, Buttonwood Bay #47 13,500 square feet $140,000 association, and also training for farmers plosion as the building burst into flames. Double Beach Lots White Sound Includes Dock Permit $399K each Marsh Harbour Volunteer Fire & on planting and harvesting their crops. We know Abaco! One call does it all! He said that once they continue to move Rescue was called to the scene and by the Sales, Vacation & Long Term Rentals • Insurance • Construction • Pools • Property Management quickly, the Bahamas Agricultural and In- time they arrived the building was already dustrial Corporation (BAIC) has pledged fully engaged. The police suspect arson to assist them. and the investigation is ongoing. April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 13 The Cays Continued Tom Hazel receives Turtle Cay, and beyond, came together to until the end of the day in spite of the rain The land was donated by the Meth- attend the function and to donate money, to find out if they had won one of the more odist Church, he explained, and it is the certificate from BASRA items and time. It was a family event with popular prizes such as a trip on Silver Air- property where the Mission House is locat- entertainment for children and adults. lines, BahamasAir or IBC Travel; a pick- ed in the middle of town. Mr. Thompson There was food galore from conch fritters nick on Man Jack with Lincoln Jones Pic- also explained that substantial seed money to fried chicken, macaroni and cheese to nic, a weekend in Treasure Cay with golf would be provided by Mr. Verspoor in guava duff, among other goodies. cart or two nights stay in Florida at Best memory of his late wife, Patty Verspoor. Western. Mr. Thompson reiterated that the plans According to the organizers it was a presented were conceptual and adjustable. very successful event. They were pleased He also committed to thoroughly planning with the attendance and the money they the project so as not to leave it partially collected. completed. Left: two kids at the Amy Roberts Mr. Verspoor was asked to address Primary School appear to be participating the crowd. “I’m not prone to visions,” he in “Mustache-March.” Games and face- said referring to the idea behind the com- painting proved popular. munity center, “but Patty’s death got me thinking how to best commemorate her Above: BASRA representatives Dave Gale life.” He continued on about his love for and Brian Faunce present Tom Hazel, Hope Town community Hope Town and how quickly they were manager at Hope Town Harbour Lodge, converted from tourists to active commu- with a certificate of appreciation for out- center meeting nity members. standing support in fundraising for BAS- On March 23 some members of the He and the committee knew, he said, RA. Hope Town community gathered in the The many games included the ever St. James Methodist Church to discuss the that the entire project had to be endorsed by popular bouncing castle that not only pro- planning and construction of a community the community or else it would not work. GTC community vided fun for the kids but also served as center. Past difficulties, including raising He joked that this may be the “First thing supports school a shelter when the threatening cloud that necessary funds and where to build it, have for Hope Town that nobody opposes,” re- hung over New Plymouth most of the day long tempered the progress of the project. ferring to Elbow Cay’s dynamic history of finally decided to burst. By Mirella Santillo However, recent developments addressing independence, self-starters and passionate- When they dared to leave the bleach- A crowd of people arrived at the these issues have brought the community ly opinionated townsfolk. ers set under the huge almond tree that grounds of Amy Roberts Primary School center closer to possibility. Specifically, He proposed a $50,000 initial grant shaded the school yard, parents and visitors on on Saturday, March the donation of land by the Methodist from himself, followed by an additional participated in the cake walk in the hope of 24. They were there to patronize the fund Church and significant seed money pro- $50,000 matching grant. From this point going home with one of the home- baked raising event aimed at collecting money to vided by Mr. Rudy Verspoor has allowed he explained fundraisers and private dona- cakes donated by parents. They could also buy Neo2 Learning systems. Ten of these for a realistic dialogue to take place. tions would have to make up the rest. visit the basketball court where local artists systems had been donated to the school and Paul Thompson, president of the Michael Myers, architect, was then displayed their crafts and buy locally made it proved so beneficial for teachers and stu- Hope Town Community Center Commit- asked to present his concept. “Finding the straw bags, shell crafts, jewelry and pine dents that the PTA decided to try to obtain tee, opened the meeting by welcoming right property,” said Mr. Myers, “was needle baskets. enough for each of the fifty students attend- the crowd and explaining the purpose of always a problem. It’s fitting that it’s in A fundraising would not be complete ing the school. the meeting. “Nothing is set in stone,” he the center of town.” He continued on to without a raffle. The students had been The whole community of Green said, and the committee was looking for busy selling tickets, so many people stayed feedback from the entire community. Please see Center Page 17 Page 14 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 15 Page 16 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 17 resources found in these areas and the ben- Center From Page 13 time comes for the northern Bahamas boast six national parks efits of MPAs. On Abaco, the Pelican Cays to create this volunteer warden force, we and Fowl Cays has long been identified on described the dimensions and walk through Land and Sea Park has been identified as a would have the support of our partners to marine charts as a protected area. Local the sketches. local MPA. get them trained efficiently, effectively and people recognized that the area was special The building will be seventy feet by Knowles continued his presentation properly.” and it has long been a popular recreational forty and built forty feet back from the with a talk on enforcement as he outlined site. crest of the dune. He described the Oceans- the Bylaws of the Land and Sea Park. The Fowl Cays established The new Fowl Cays National Park is ide view this would allow. The building document educated the participants on what as national park a 1,920-acre reserve that is conveniently would feature a deck, walkways, vented is and what is not allowed to take place in By Timothy Roberts reached from most central Abaco Cays and windows, an extended stage and a cathe- protected areas. The Bahamas has added one more na- settlements. The park has steadily become dral-style ceiling. The building would total During her presentation, Lakeshia tional park to its list of nearly 30 with the attractive to scuba divers and is extremely 2,800 square feet with an additional 1,000 Anderson, parks planner, addressed the creation of the Fowl Cays National Park, popular area for local boating and snorkel- square feet below the deck and building. Fisheries Legislation of The Bahamas. Ac- Environment Minister Earl Deveaux an- ing. The reefs and three 25’ to 40’ dive After the unveiling of the plans Mr. cording to this particular document, regu- nounced March 12. spots in untouched water are renowned. Thompson once again took the floor. He lations are put in place “to ensure the con- The “monu- “These parks explained the current concept would cost servation and management of the fishery mental event” which are created to en- $695,000 and $3,800 in operational costs resources found in the exclusive economic was announced at hance and expand each month. The vision would be that the zone (EEZ) of The Bahamas.” the Bahamas Na- the way of life for center would be self-funding by hosting The legislation determines the type tional Trust in Nas- all Bahamians. We events and fundraisers. He also said that of fishing gear, and also sets the size lim- sau included the invite you to use, since this would be built on church land its and closed season for certain species, expansion of two see and enjoy them no alcohol sales or consumption would be as well as the prohibition of harvesting of existing national – wisely,” said De- permitted. They hope to break ground No- them. In the last two to three years there parks: the Concep- veaux. vember 1 of this year. have been amendments to the regulations tion Island National Eric Carey, The floor was then opened for ques- on sharks and marine turtles. Anderson Executive Direc- Park and the Andros Fowl Cay was announced to be a national park tions. The audience inquired about hur- also touched on the regulations relating to tor of the Bahamas Westside National on March 12. The string of small islands and ricane insurance, considering the center’s sport fishing and exports for foreigners and National Trust said Park. beautiful reef provides excellent diving and proposed ocean-side location, and learned residents and what is required from them. that “The Govern- “In October boating activities. that it was not included in the costs as it The officers were given a quiz to test 2009, on the occa- ment of The Baha- was too expensive. Concerns were raised their knowledge of MPAs, and then Lindy sion of The 50th mas again showed about alcohol: many worried that without Knowles completed the training by list- Anniversary of The Bahamas National globally significant environmental lead- alcohol sales it would be impossible to ing ways that everyone could assist BNT Trust, the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, ership today. The creation of these parks raise the amount of money necessary. Oth- in their endeavours to protect their parks. Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham announced demonstrates the value of partnerships to ers in the audience rebutted this statement, The list included: training, volunteering, his intention to expand the national parks conservation.” asserting that it would not only be possible, co-patrolling and information training. system of The Bahamas,” Mr. Deveaux He added that the BNT acknowledges but it would set a precedent the commu- David Knowles, director of parks, said. the support of other environmental NGO’s nity’s children could admire. added that under the new BNT Act vol- He said “I am honored to announce including The Nature Conservancy, Na- There were questions about the loca- unteer deputy park wardens would be ap- the establishment of the Fowl Cays Na- ture’s Hope in , Andros tion, size and cost of the building. Some pointed and be able assist them further. tional Park, a new national park for Abaco Conservancy and Trust (ANCAT) and the disagreed with what they perceived as un- The following day, the group met at between Scotland Cay and Man o’ War Abaco FRIENDS of the Environment. necessary complications surrounding the the Crossing Beach and was taken to the Cay; the expansion of the Conception Is- Mr. Carey said that The Bahamas, size and ocean-side location. One person center of the Pelican Cays Land and Sea land National Park and the expansion of like many other countries, is committed suggested allowing community members to Park for a dive. The area spanned an im- the West Side National Park on the island to protecting 20% of the marine environ- write in their questions for consideration. pressive 2,100 acres. of Andros.” ment. “Today with these new parks, The It was suggested by one audience “This is the crown jewel of the Peli- He noted that the in the Bahamas made a giant step towards mak- member to reconsider the actual purpose can Cays Land and Sea Park,” Knowles ing this a reality.” of the center and build it to that purpose, remarked. “Now, beneath us is very nice making most of the issues raised unneces- coral cover and some good diversity, so sary. you will see a lot of corals you wouldn’t The next meeting concerning the normally see outside of protected areas and Hope Town community center is slated for in reasonable health.” the end of April. Upon completion of the tour of the sea park, Lindy Knowles thanked everyone BNT trains law for their participation on behalf of BNT enforcement officers on and distributed certificates to them. He said it had been a useful dive and was hopeful Marine Protected Areas that it is only the beginning of an expansion of their partnerships that already exist. By Canishka Alexander “Now what we’re trying to do is actu- On March 19 and 20, the Bahamas Na- ally build a partnership, so that when the tional Trust (BNT) invited law enforcement officers to a training on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) at the Ministry of Tourism’s Abaco Training Center. In attendance were officers from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, Royal Bahamas Police Force and Bahamas Customs Department along with BNT and Tourism representatives. The first portion of the presentation centered around introductions and house- keeping matters, which then trickled down “Honesty and Quality into details about BNT. 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Tenth annual Writer’s presented Mrs. Cummings with a bouquet of flowers fashioned precisely like those Read held in held by the ballerina on the book’s cover. Hope Town The Writers’ Read has become one of the highlights of Hope Town’s winter sea- Above: announcer Janet Reingold opens the Tenth Annual Writers Read event presented By Nan Kenyan son. It is produced by the Writers’ Circle, by the Writers Circle, a group of dedicated Elbow & Man-O-War Cays' writers. Photo The tenth annual Writers’ Read, head- which meets each Thursday morning from by Margy Hyde. lined by the Hope Town Writers’ Circle 10 to noon at the Hope Town Sailing Club. reigning diva, Adelaide Cummings, was The forty-six members reside on land and held at the Hope Town Harbour Lodge, afloat at Elbow Cay and Man-O-War Cay, February 29 through March 1. This popu- and range in age from 17 to “Adelaide”. Science & Tech lar event was well attended by local resi- Anyone who writes, and who would like dents and visitors, with a full house each to share and learn, is encouraged to attend. evening. Announcer Janet Reingold introduced fifteen members of the Hope Town Writ- ers’ Circle who presented varied offerings, Tech Support included Circle exercises, family memoirs, Brought to you by: prose and poetry. The special guest reader was Summer Aberle, age 8, a student at the Hope Town Primary School. Summer recently won the Primary Division, Commonwealth of the Scam artist computer then convince the victim to allow control Bahamas Poetry Contest, following which of their computer to be given this so called she was invited to Nassau to receive her techs targeting Abaco professional to fix the errors when in fact award and read her winning poem, “The Above: Summer Aberle presents Adelaide the victim is opening their computer up By Krista Albury Field of Words”. Cummings with a bouquet of flowers, re- to misuse and possible theft of important Tech support scammers have moved On the closing evening, Tom Hazel, creating Adelaide's latest book cover. passwords and information. operations into The Bahamas, targeting Harbour Lodge manager, surprised Ad- Photo by Margy Hyde. The caller will then instruct you to elaide with a re-creation of the cover from Abaco residents with cold calls imperson- download free software and ask for per- her newest book, “Encore”, due out in ating employees of software or internet sonal information in order to identify your mid-April. Dressed appropriately, Summer service providers. Cold calling scams computer. Within a matter of moments a have been a common annoyance through- formerly clean and safe computer is now out the world for years, however recently riddled with viruses and can be used re- the technique is being used in Abaco to motely by a hacker to attack other com- breech the security of many residents’ puters. computers. To add insult to injury many of these Typically the caller impersonates an callers will ask for your credit card infor- employee of an IT consulting firm or even mation so they may sell you the software Microsoft themselves and attempts to to clean your computer of the viruses they Hope Town, Abaco, Bahamas trick their victim into buying questionable had just put on it. Fortunately, software Ph: (242) 366-0023 anti-virus programs or PC optimization companies rarely if ever contact their Fax: (242) 366-0189 Hope Town • www.captplug.com software. Their tactics include the use of clients by phone about a technical sup- Microsoft’s Event Viewer, a legitimate Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Licensed Boat Captain Available for: port issue, so if an unsolicited call comes piece of software included in Microsoft Ph: (242) 367-5460 • Orientation to the Area through claiming to be an employee of Fax: (242) 367-2516 • Rental Boat Handling & Instruction products that lists various errors and com- one of these companies you can take it as • Island Hopping & Sightseeing mon issues within a system; it is common a good indication of a scam. VHF 16 • Beaching, Picnicking & Shelling for errors to be present in this case. How- www.seahorseboatrentals.com If someone does call and asks any • Snorkeling, Diving or Fishing ever, to a person who is not technically computer related questions you are un- Complimentary Pick Up & Delivery • Whatever You May Desire to Do inclined this box can seem a nightmare. sure about, call a trusted IT professional By listing off thousands of simple er- such for any advice or concerns you might rors as viruses and malware, the caller can have. April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 19

Science & Tech The Abaco Scientist aims to promote Parrot presentation in be updating the population count in a few months. discovery, education and science in Abaco Treasure Cay Lynn Gape, Deputy Executive Direc- tor of BNT, said they are pleased with the The Abaco Scientist is a website dedi- pen on Abaco (Blue Holes, Croco- By Timothy Roberts progress made both in research and in the cated to promoting and hosting scientific diles, Mangrove restoration) what In a talk organized by the Trea- development of the parks in The Bahamas conversation about Abaco and The Baha- sure Cay Property Owners Association have you found to be the most excit- and she looks forward to promoting tour- mas. Several respected scientists contrib- Cay Topics group, the Bahamas National ing or intriguing? ism in the parks. ute to its published content and upkeep. Trust (BNT) along with biologist Caro- - I think the blue hole fossils are the The BNT is interested in investing in The Abaconian decided to contact the line Stahala M.S., researcher studying the findings that most amaze me. More gener- infrastructure in the parks to attract visi- website’s manager, Dr. Craig Layman, to Abaco parrot, talked about Abaco’s parks ally, the caves associated with blue holes tors and wildlife drives and would like to learn more. and conservation efforts at Treasure Cay are just fascinating. From an ecological see the Coppice area, home to a variety of Community Center on March 14. standpoint, I am amazed by Rocky Point birds, become a protected area. -Who started the website and Executive Director of BNT, Eric (the tip of the island near Sandy Point). I Cay Events put on seven events each Carey, told the group about the recent ex- who contributes? have made a couple of posts on it on the year with accents on cultural and educa- -Dr. Craig Layman, Marine Ecologist pansion of the national parks in The Baha- website. The number of large fish there is tional topics that promote community fel- from Florida mas, including the Fowl Cay Park in Aba- just phenomenal. lowship. Committee member Dewey Chase “I am amazed International co. There are six national parks in Abaco they have had many kinds of presentations University, from near Walker’s Cay in the north to by Rocky -What is the most pressing issue from a concert pianist to the woman who in conjunc- Hole-in-the-Wall in the south. Point. ... The impacting Abaco today that is being climbed Mount Everest. tion with our studied and discussed on The Abaco He said that while they are a non- number of local partner government organization charged with the Scientist? Friends of the task of managing the national parks of The large fish -The most pressing issue is clearly Environment. Bahamas they also invest in research, such development - especially major resorts - there is just Currently we as the research being done by Ms. Stahala. and everything associated with that. The are building Ms. Stahala told the audience that phenomenal.” Bakers Bay controversy is only the latest the group of though the Abaco population now stands at example, but there will be one develop- contributing scientists, with the vision of about 3000, Bahama Parrots were histori- ment after another, and each poses its own having 8-10 core contributors that span a cally found on several islands throughout challenges and issues. diverse set of scientific disciplines The Bahamas but today can only be found on Abaco and with a small group -What is the purpose of The Ab- -Closing thoughts? reportedly seen in New Providence in re- The Abaco parrot now stands at a population -Overall, I just want the site to be a of only 3000 with populations on Abaco and aco Scientist? cent years. The last group outside these central source for all Bahamians; any time Inagua. Left to Right: Marvin Russell, BNT -My goal for the site is to become a islands was wiped out in in the someone has a question about science, I Deputy Park Warden, David Knowles, BNT "one-stop" source for all things science in 1950’s. hope they check this site first and use it to Director of Parks, Marcus Davis, BNT Park The Bahamas. There are dozens of world Ms. Stahala is currently studying the navigate to the topics they are interested in. Warden, Caroline Stahala, Parrot Scientist, class research programs centered in The social behavior and importance of group - A cool side note - the main paper Eric Carey, BNT Executive Director, Lynn Bahamas, but the research information size of the Bahama Parrot as well as work- search engine in academia is called Web Gape, Deputy Executive Director, Lindy is spread among numerous publications, ing on means of protecting parrots and of Science. If you input the keyword "Ba- Knowles, Asst. Park Director, Dr. Woody websites and other sources. The goal is their nests from predation. She will also hamas" into it, 2,038 papers come up, just Bracey, Kaderin Mills, BNT Abaco Office to have one central site where people first since 1977. That amazes me! So the site Administrator look when they have a question or other is intended to get this information out to interest in scientific aspects of the islands. the public.

-Do you see young people be- The Abaconian encourages our read- coming more involved in their is- ers to visit The Abaco Scientist and learn land's ecology and research? more about our incredible islands. -I am hoping the site becomes one mechanism by which students learn more about the country's environment, and have a route to become more involved. By link- ing to Facebook (and eventually Twitter), I Visit the Abaco Sicentist at hope to provide a more "modern" way that http://absci.fiu.edu/ students can access the amazing research that is being conducted.

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Members Members Sales Team of ABACO ESTATE SERVICES Bahamas Real Estate Ed Newell - Broker Cindy Newell - Sales Agent REAL ESTATE SALES • VACATION RENTALS Association James Moir - Nassau O ce Prime Real Estate Listings Throughout Abaco TREASURE CAY TREASURE CAY TREASURE CAY Condos Houses Houses Bahama Beach Club # 2025 - #2057 3 bed, 3 bath ground "Girasole" # 1551- Delightful 4 bed, 4.5 bath elevated “Carrollville” #1352 -Near Treasure Cay -3 bed, 2 bath, level condo, 1,650 sq. ft. living space, tastefully decorated and Italian villa style beach home, plus 2 bed, 2 bath separate 2,100 s/f hilltop home on 6 acres from highway to Sea. furnished, well maintained. Great sea and pool views. Enjoys guest accomodations. Elegantly furnished, many 165’water frontage. Spectacular sea views. $595,000. excellent rental income. $599,000. Treasure House # 2 - #1777 - 2 bed, 2 bath topsider style upgrades/extras. 45,000 s/f landscaped grounds, 100' + Royal Palm Condo # 2424 - # 1399 - 3 bed, 3 bath, (including 1,000 s/f furnished beachside villa. Exceptional elevated beach frontage. $4,450,000. loft) 2nd level, 1,264 s/f furnished condo overlooking Sea & Treasure Cay Beach views. Just a few steps to harbour. Well maintained, near beach, excellent rental "Summertime" # 1550 - Ocean Blvd. Superb 3 bed, 2 bath beach & pool. $569,000. beach home plus 2 bed, 2 bath guest house. 3,600 s/f under income potential. $549,000. “Elysium” #1460 - 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,840 s/f under roof Bahama Beach Club # 2035 - # 1981 - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,650 air plus 4,100 s/f open & covered patios. Tastefully furnished home on 2 lots (22,000 s/f) on Ocean Blvd. Includes s/f furnished ground level condo. Overlooks pool & beach. furnished. 1.37 acres, 133' beach frontage. $3,995,000. double garage. Close to beach. $525,000. Brigantine Bay Canal Home # 1589 - Newly built 4 bed, 4 Best Priced Condo at Bahama Beach Club $529,000. Treasure House # 11 - # 1592 - Delightful 2 bed, 2 bath bath unfurnished home. 3,150 s/f under air, 4,850 s/f total. comfortably furnished 1,000 s/f Topsider style beachside Royal Palm # 2435 - # 1881 - 3 bed, 3 bath 2nd level Many extras.15,306 s/f parcel, 91' canal frontage, lay-along villa. Community pool, well maintained villa. Exceptional turn-key furnished 1,264 s/f harbourfront condo. Well & finger docks, boat lift. $2,995,000. sea & beach views. $549,995. maintained end unit.R Sensational E D U C E marinaD views $499,000. “Turtle View” - # 1778 - 3 bed, 2 bath, 4,088 sq. ft. Treasure House # 4 - # 1582 - Charming 2 bed, 2 bath Royal Poinciana # 2511 - # 1483 - Deluxe 2 bed, 2 bath elegantly furnished home on landscaped 14,000 s/f parcel fully renovated & tastefully furnished 1,000 s/f Topsider ground level furnished 1,300 s/f beachfront condo. Well with 68’ frontage on Treasure Cay Beach. $2,559,000. style beachside villa. Many upgrades. Community pool, maintained. Great sea views, excellent rental income Package Price option to include Galleon Bay bulkheaded well maintained beachfront complex. $499,950. potential. $499,000. canal lot with dock & garage. $2,774,000. Sanddollar Condo # 3 - # 1599 - 2 bed, 2 bath , 1,000 s/f “Top of the Rock” # 2014 - 3 bed, 3 bath “turnkey” furnished Beach Villa # 715 - # 2072 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 950 s/f ground level furnished unit, Sensational sea views, home, 1,824 s/f living space, 740 s/f covered porches, double turn-key furnished beachfront villa. Well maintained, garage. 198’ beach frontage on 2 lot parcel. Fantastic elevated community pool, Golf course nearby . $499,000. excellent vacation rental income potential. $499,000. Royal Palm # 2403 - 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2nd level, 1,264 s/f views along entire Treasure Cay Beach. $2,300,000. Ocean Villa 916 - #1737- 2 bed, 2 bath “turn-key” 900 s/f turn-key furnished harbourfront condo. Totally renovated & "Tranquility" # 1307 - 4 bed, 5 bath, tastefully furnished 2 furnished villa. Unobstructed sea views, Close to beach. Good refurbished in 2008. Many upgrades, well maintained, owner level canal home on 2 lots. 3,580 s/f under roof, plus vacation rental potential. $429,995. occupied. Fantastic marina views. $499,000. decks/balconies. 90' canal frontage, dock, boat lift, Great #1921 - 3 Marlin Dr. 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,276 s/f furnished water views, excellent condition. $2,200,000. Atlantis Condo # 2202 - # 987 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 2nd level home near beach on 12,800 s/f parcel $399,000. Cutwater Way Canal Home - #1524 - 3 bed, 3 bath, 3,600 furnished canalfront unit, w/ boat slip, boat lift, golf cart, s/f home on Brigantine Bay. Newly built in 2008, elegantly "Toad Hall" # 1373 - 5 bed/4 bath, 4,000 s/f , 2 level garage. "Turn-Key", Near beach. $485,000. furnished, many upgraded features. 144' bulkhead, 70' dock, Ocean Blvd. furnished ocean view home includes 1 bed/1 Atlantis Condo # 2203 - # 1000 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 2nd level, boat lift. $1,995,000. bath apartment on 12,000 s/f parcel. Private beach 1,000 s/f furnished waterfront unit, includes fully serviced “Turquoise” - #1696 - Ocean Blvd 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,127 s/f access. $399,000. boat slip & golf cart garage. Overlooks Brigantine Bay, furnished beach home onUNDER oversized 1.561 acre parcel with 170’ of Treasure House # 8 - #1697 - Beachside 2 bed, 2 bath, Optional Boat Lift. Near beach. $464,000. sandy Treasure Cay BeachCONTRACT frontage. $1,899,000. 1,000 s/f furnished Topsider villa. Community pool, great Royal Poinciana # 2512 - #2060 - 3 bed, 3 bath, 2nd level “Trident House” - #317 - 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath furnished sea views. $399,000. furnished beachfront condo, includes loft, on site pool & beachfront home on Treasure Cay Beach. 3,500 s/f living tennis court. Great sea views, excellent rental income Beach Villa # 605 - # 1635 - 1 bed, 2 bath well NEW LISTING space, 2 garages, 16,000 s/f parcel with 100’ sandy beach maintained & elegantly furnished "turn-key" villa. potential. $449,000. frontage. Fabulous Sea Views $1,850,000. Washer/dryer. Many extras & upgrades. Can be modified Royal Palm Condo # 2420 - # 1546 - 3 bed, 3 bath, (including R E D U C E D "Windward Palms" # 1454 - Splendid 3 bed, 2 bath for 2nd bedroom. Close to beach. $365,000. loft) 2nd level, 1,264 s/f furnished condo. Great harbour & furnished Windward Beach home. 2,500 s/f under roof plus #1898 - “Starfish Cottage” Beach Villa 503A & B 2 marina views. Well maintained, near beach, excellent rental 1,600 s/f patios & walks on 16,000 s/f landscaped parcel adjoining, self contained 1 bed, 1 bath furnished villas income potential. R E D U C E D $429,000. with 100' sandy beach. Meticulously maintained, Many near beach. Great Rental Income Potential $329,000. Sand Dollar Condo # 7 - #1456 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,000 s/f extras, superior sea views. $1,500,000. Beach Villas # 526 - # 1851 - Charming 2 bed, 2 bath ground level furnished beachfront condo. Well maintained, "Kokomo", Brigantine Bay #1509 - Charming 3 bed, 3 furnished villa near beach, pool & shopping $299,950. superb sea views, comunity pool. Best Value! $405,000. bath, 2 level, 3,000 s/f tastefully furnished canal home. Beach Villa 673-#1847, 2 bed, 2 bath furnished 1,000 s/f, Royal Palm # 2477 - # 2052 - 3 bed, 3 bath, upper level 1,264 Recently renovated and upgraded. 10,915 s/f parcel with Near pool/beach, refurbished, well maintained.$299,000. s/f tastefully furnished “end unit” condo. Includes 2 extra 102' canal frontage, pool, spa, dock & boat lift. 3,000 s/f Beach Villa 607 - # 1982 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 900 s/f villa, large private boat slips.NEW Great LISTING water views. $399,000. balcony, pool & patio decks. $1,399,000. furnished near beach, pool, shops & marina. $249,000. Royal Palm # 2306 # 1941 - 2 bed, 2 bath 950 s/f furnished “Rising Sun” # 1780 - Windward Beach, 3 bed, 2.5 bath 2,118 s/f R E D U C E D Beach Villa 527-#1852, Charmimg 2 bed, 2 bath ground level condo overlooking harbour & marina. Includes furnished home on 25,925 s/f parcel with 150’ of sandy beach boat slip & storage unit. Beach nearby. $299,000. furnished, near pool/beach, shopping $199,000. frontage. Superb sea views! $1,310,000. Atlantis Condo 2109 - # 1990-Turn-key, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, “Helen’s Point” - # 1791 - 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,800 sq. ft. Condos 1,000 s/f ground level furnished unit. Well maintained, overlooks . furnished home on 27,908 s/f Sea of Abaco waterfront parcel Royal Poinciana Beachfront Condo # 2505-Phase 4 Brigantine Bay, includesR E D private U C E dock D & boat slip. $295,000. with 153’ of bulkheaded seawall & dock. $1,308,000. # 716) Premier 3 level, 3 bed, 4.5 bath, plus loft newly Atlantis Condo 2117 - # 1741-Turn-key, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 875 #1699 - Inspiring 3 bed, 3 bath, built condo. 2,860 s/f under roof, 644 s/f covered/open “Camelot” Windward Beach s/f ground level furnished unit. Well maintained, overlooks 2,600 s/f “turn-key” furnished beach home on 19,000 s/f parcel balconies/porches. Brigantine Bay, includes private dock & boat slip. $295,000. with 101’ sandy beach frontage. Refurbished in 2000. Well OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! $1,995,000. Maintained, Includes 2003 Suzuki vehicle . $1,299,000. Bahama Beach Club 2047 - # 1468 - 3 bed, 3 bath, Royal Palm # 2317 - #1467 - 2 bed, 2 bath ground level 950 s/f # 2084 - Thompson Beach Cottage - 3 bed, 2 bath turnkey ground level Phase 5 unit, 1,750 s/f living space condo, furnished harbourfront condo, includes private boat slip & finger furnished beachfront home on Windward Beach. 19,000 s/f close to beach, tastefully furnished, numerous upgrades & dock. Great harbour views, close to beach. $275,000. parcel with 103’ sandyNEW beach LISTING frontage. Spectacular sea enhancements. Superb sea views. $887,000. views $1,150,000. Bahama Beach Club 2020 - # 1139 - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,650 Mariner’s Cove Condominiums “Harbour’s Edge” - # 2000 - 3 bed, 3 bath furnished s/f 2nd level beach condo, elegantly decorated. Superior Harbourfront Home, sensational panoramic harbour views, 3,033 #1181 - 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 level, 1,650 s/f furnished harbour s/f under roof. 15,210 s/f landscaped parcel, 90’ deep water beach & ocean views. $872,000. front condo, tastefully refurbished $559,000. frontage $995,000. Carleton Landing - Carriage House # 1 - # 1621- 3 bed, 3 # 2010 - 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1,236 s/f 2 level furnished bath, 1,755 s/f ground level furnished condo on Brigantine “Our Paradise Place” - Cottages 6 -# 2049 - 4 Bed, 3 bath, harbourfront condo. Fully refurbished in 2004. Close to Bay. New construction. Includes community pool, finger 2 level, 2,900 s/f under roof beachfront residence. Turn-key beach & marina $479,000. dock/private slip, 2 garages. $855,000. furnished. Excellent condition. Includes golf cart.$949,000. #985 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 level harbourfront end unit. Bahama Beach Club # 2005- # 1370- 3 bed, 2 bath Refurbished in 2000 $249,950. "Dolphin Watch" -Galleon Bay - # 1534 - 3 bed, 3.5 bath ground level 1,645 s/f comfortably furnished condo. #655 - 2 bed, 1 bath condo with marina view $249,000. furnished home (including 2 bed, 2 bath guest cottage). Awesome sea views from most rooms Overlooks beach Total 2,800 s/f living space. 18,000 s/f parcel, 74' #1942 - 1 bed, 1 bath, 450 s/f 2nd level furnished unit and pool. Great vacation residence. $822,000. bulkheaded canal frontage with dock. $949,000. overlooking community pool. $199,000. Carleton Landing - Carriage House # 2 & 4 - # 1620- 3 - #959 - 2 bed, 1 bath furnished 2 level condo overlooking Palm Bay Harbourfront Townhouse # 2 #1071 - Newly bed, 3 bath, 1,755 s/f unfurnished 2nd level condos on marina, includes garage. $189,000. constructed, furnished 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 2 level, 2,077 s/f Brigantine Bay. New construction. Community pool, #1805 - 2 bed, 1.5 bath, 800 s/f, 2 level harbourside condo, home. Superior quality major appliances. Exceptional water finger dock/private slip, 2 garages. EACH $799,000. tastefully furnished/decorated, well maintained. $179,000. views. Owner Financing $899,000. Carleton Landing - Carriage House # 3 - # 1984- 3 bed, 3 #2073 - Best PricedUNDER Condo CONTRACT # 1211 - 1 bed, 1 bath, 462 s/f “Laguna” Delightful Canal Home # 1875 - 3 bed, 2 bath, bath, 1,755 s/f unfurnished ground level condo on ground level furnished harbourfront condo. Great harbour turn-key furnished 1,550 s/f Brigantine Bay home with Brigantine Bay. New construction. Community pool, views. NEW LISTING $149,000. dock, 16,000 lb boat lift,R E van,D U golf C E cart. D $595,000. finger dock/private slip, 2 garages. NOW $639,000. We Exceed Client Expectations! Please contact us for additional details on this sampling of our featured listings or for information on our other prime properties throughout Phone: (242) 365.8752 • Cell: (242) 577.6570 • www .abacoestateservices.com APR. 1, 2012 April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 21

Members Members Sales Team of ABACO ESTATE SERVICES Bahamas Real Estate Ed Newell - Broker Cindy Newell - Sales Agent REAL ESTATE SALES • VACATION RENTALS Association James Moir - Nassau O ce Prime Real Estate Listings Throughout Abaco TREASURE CAY TREASURE CAY TREASURE CAY Condos Houses Houses Bahama Beach Club # 2025 - #2057 3 bed, 3 bath ground "Girasole" # 1551- Delightful 4 bed, 4.5 bath elevated “Carrollville” #1352 -Near Treasure Cay -3 bed, 2 bath, level condo, 1,650 sq. ft. living space, tastefully decorated and Italian villa style beach home, plus 2 bed, 2 bath separate 2,100 s/f hilltop home on 6 acres from highway to Sea. furnished, well maintained. Great sea and pool views. Enjoys guest accomodations. Elegantly furnished, many 165’water frontage. Spectacular sea views. $595,000. excellent rental income. $599,000. Treasure House # 2 - #1777 - 2 bed, 2 bath topsider style upgrades/extras. 45,000 s/f landscaped grounds, 100' + Royal Palm Condo # 2424 - # 1399 - 3 bed, 3 bath, (including 1,000 s/f furnished beachside villa. Exceptional elevated beach frontage. $4,450,000. loft) 2nd level, 1,264 s/f furnished condo overlooking Sea & Treasure Cay Beach views. Just a few steps to harbour. Well maintained, near beach, excellent rental "Summertime" # 1550 - Ocean Blvd. Superb 3 bed, 2 bath beach & pool. $569,000. beach home plus 2 bed, 2 bath guest house. 3,600 s/f under income potential. $549,000. “Elysium” #1460 - 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,840 s/f under roof Bahama Beach Club # 2035 - # 1981 - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,650 air plus 4,100 s/f open & covered patios. Tastefully furnished home on 2 lots (22,000 s/f) on Ocean Blvd. Includes s/f furnished ground level condo. Overlooks pool & beach. furnished. 1.37 acres, 133' beach frontage. $3,995,000. double garage. Close to beach. $525,000. Brigantine Bay Canal Home # 1589 - Newly built 4 bed, 4 Best Priced Condo at Bahama Beach Club $529,000. Treasure House # 11 - # 1592 - Delightful 2 bed, 2 bath bath unfurnished home. 3,150 s/f under air, 4,850 s/f total. comfortably furnished 1,000 s/f Topsider style beachside Royal Palm # 2435 - # 1881 - 3 bed, 3 bath 2nd level Many extras.15,306 s/f parcel, 91' canal frontage, lay-along villa. Community pool, well maintained villa. Exceptional turn-key furnished 1,264 s/f harbourfront condo. Well & finger docks, boat lift. $2,995,000. sea & beach views. $549,995. maintained end unit.R Sensational E D U C E marinaD views $499,000. “Turtle View” - # 1778 - 3 bed, 2 bath, 4,088 sq. ft. Treasure House # 4 - # 1582 - Charming 2 bed, 2 bath Royal Poinciana # 2511 - # 1483 - Deluxe 2 bed, 2 bath elegantly furnished home on landscaped 14,000 s/f parcel fully renovated & tastefully furnished 1,000 s/f Topsider ground level furnished 1,300 s/f beachfront condo. Well with 68’ frontage on Treasure Cay Beach. $2,559,000. style beachside villa. Many upgrades. Community pool, maintained. Great sea views, excellent rental income Package Price option to include Galleon Bay bulkheaded well maintained beachfront complex. $499,950. potential. $499,000. canal lot with dock & garage. $2,774,000. Sanddollar Condo # 3 - # 1599 - 2 bed, 2 bath , 1,000 s/f “Top of the Rock” # 2014 - 3 bed, 3 bath “turnkey” furnished Beach Villa # 715 - # 2072 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 950 s/f ground level furnished unit, Sensational sea views, home, 1,824 s/f living space, 740 s/f covered porches, double turn-key furnished beachfront villa. Well maintained, garage. 198’ beach frontage on 2 lot parcel. Fantastic elevated community pool, Golf course nearby . $499,000. excellent vacation rental income potential. $499,000. Royal Palm # 2403 - 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath, 2nd level, 1,264 s/f views along entire Treasure Cay Beach. $2,300,000. Ocean Villa 916 - #1737- 2 bed, 2 bath “turn-key” 900 s/f turn-key furnished harbourfront condo. Totally renovated & "Tranquility" # 1307 - 4 bed, 5 bath, tastefully furnished 2 furnished villa. Unobstructed sea views, Close to beach. Good refurbished in 2008. Many upgrades, well maintained, owner level canal home on 2 lots. 3,580 s/f under roof, plus vacation rental potential. $429,995. occupied. Fantastic marina views. $499,000. decks/balconies. 90' canal frontage, dock, boat lift, Great #1921 - 3 Marlin Dr. 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,276 s/f furnished water views, excellent condition. $2,200,000. Atlantis Condo # 2202 - # 987 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 2nd level home near beach on 12,800 s/f parcel $399,000. Cutwater Way Canal Home - #1524 - 3 bed, 3 bath, 3,600 furnished canalfront unit, w/ boat slip, boat lift, golf cart, s/f home on Brigantine Bay. Newly built in 2008, elegantly "Toad Hall" # 1373 - 5 bed/4 bath, 4,000 s/f , 2 level garage. "Turn-Key", Near beach. $485,000. furnished, many upgraded features. 144' bulkhead, 70' dock, Ocean Blvd. furnished ocean view home includes 1 bed/1 Atlantis Condo # 2203 - # 1000 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 2nd level, boat lift. $1,995,000. bath apartment on 12,000 s/f parcel. Private beach 1,000 s/f furnished waterfront unit, includes fully serviced “Turquoise” - #1696 - Ocean Blvd 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 2,127 s/f access. $399,000. boat slip & golf cart garage. Overlooks Brigantine Bay, furnished beach home onUNDER oversized 1.561 acre parcel with 170’ of Treasure House # 8 - #1697 - Beachside 2 bed, 2 bath, Optional Boat Lift. Near beach. $464,000. sandy Treasure Cay BeachCONTRACT frontage. $1,899,000. 1,000 s/f furnished Topsider villa. Community pool, great Royal Poinciana # 2512 - #2060 - 3 bed, 3 bath, 2nd level “Trident House” - #317 - 3 Bed, 3.5 Bath furnished sea views. $399,000. furnished beachfront condo, includes loft, on site pool & beachfront home on Treasure Cay Beach. 3,500 s/f living tennis court. Great sea views, excellent rental income Beach Villa # 605 - # 1635 - 1 bed, 2 bath well NEW LISTING space, 2 garages, 16,000 s/f parcel with 100’ sandy beach maintained & elegantly furnished "turn-key" villa. potential. $449,000. frontage. Fabulous Sea Views $1,850,000. Washer/dryer. Many extras & upgrades. Can be modified Royal Palm Condo # 2420 - # 1546 - 3 bed, 3 bath, (including R E D U C E D "Windward Palms" # 1454 - Splendid 3 bed, 2 bath for 2nd bedroom. Close to beach. $365,000. loft) 2nd level, 1,264 s/f furnished condo. Great harbour & furnished Windward Beach home. 2,500 s/f under roof plus #1898 - “Starfish Cottage” Beach Villa 503A & B 2 marina views. Well maintained, near beach, excellent rental 1,600 s/f patios & walks on 16,000 s/f landscaped parcel adjoining, self contained 1 bed, 1 bath furnished villas income potential. R E D U C E D $429,000. with 100' sandy beach. Meticulously maintained, Many near beach. Great Rental Income Potential $329,000. Sand Dollar Condo # 7 - #1456 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,000 s/f extras, superior sea views. $1,500,000. Beach Villas # 526 - # 1851 - Charming 2 bed, 2 bath ground level furnished beachfront condo. Well maintained, "Kokomo", Brigantine Bay #1509 - Charming 3 bed, 3 furnished villa near beach, pool & shopping $299,950. superb sea views, comunity pool. Best Value! $405,000. bath, 2 level, 3,000 s/f tastefully furnished canal home. Beach Villa 673-#1847, 2 bed, 2 bath furnished 1,000 s/f, Royal Palm # 2477 - # 2052 - 3 bed, 3 bath, upper level 1,264 Recently renovated and upgraded. 10,915 s/f parcel with Near pool/beach, refurbished, well maintained.$299,000. s/f tastefully furnished “end unit” condo. Includes 2 extra 102' canal frontage, pool, spa, dock & boat lift. 3,000 s/f Beach Villa 607 - # 1982 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 900 s/f villa, large private boat slips.NEW Great LISTING water views. $399,000. balcony, pool & patio decks. $1,399,000. furnished near beach, pool, shops & marina. $249,000. Royal Palm # 2306 # 1941 - 2 bed, 2 bath 950 s/f furnished “Rising Sun” # 1780 - Windward Beach, 3 bed, 2.5 bath 2,118 s/f R E D U C E D Beach Villa 527-#1852, Charmimg 2 bed, 2 bath ground level condo overlooking harbour & marina. Includes furnished home on 25,925 s/f parcel with 150’ of sandy beach boat slip & storage unit. Beach nearby. $299,000. furnished, near pool/beach, shopping $199,000. frontage. Superb sea views! $1,310,000. Atlantis Condo 2109 - # 1990-Turn-key, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, “Helen’s Point” - # 1791 - 4 bed, 3 bath, 1,800 sq. ft. Condos 1,000 s/f ground level furnished unit. Well maintained, overlooks . furnished home on 27,908 s/f Sea of Abaco waterfront parcel Royal Poinciana Beachfront Condo # 2505-Phase 4 Brigantine Bay, includesR E D private U C E dock D & boat slip. $295,000. with 153’ of bulkheaded seawall & dock. $1,308,000. # 716) Premier 3 level, 3 bed, 4.5 bath, plus loft newly Atlantis Condo 2117 - # 1741-Turn-key, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 875 #1699 - Inspiring 3 bed, 3 bath, built condo. 2,860 s/f under roof, 644 s/f covered/open “Camelot” Windward Beach s/f ground level furnished unit. Well maintained, overlooks 2,600 s/f “turn-key” furnished beach home on 19,000 s/f parcel balconies/porches. Brigantine Bay, includes private dock & boat slip. $295,000. with 101’ sandy beach frontage. Refurbished in 2000. Well OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE! $1,995,000. Maintained, Includes 2003 Suzuki vehicle . $1,299,000. Bahama Beach Club 2047 - # 1468 - 3 bed, 3 bath, Royal Palm # 2317 - #1467 - 2 bed, 2 bath ground level 950 s/f # 2084 - Thompson Beach Cottage - 3 bed, 2 bath turnkey ground level Phase 5 unit, 1,750 s/f living space condo, furnished harbourfront condo, includes private boat slip & finger furnished beachfront home on Windward Beach. 19,000 s/f close to beach, tastefully furnished, numerous upgrades & dock. Great harbour views, close to beach. $275,000. parcel with 103’ sandyNEW beach LISTING frontage. Spectacular sea enhancements. Superb sea views. $887,000. views $1,150,000. Bahama Beach Club 2020 - # 1139 - 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,650 Mariner’s Cove Condominiums “Harbour’s Edge” - # 2000 - 3 bed, 3 bath furnished s/f 2nd level beach condo, elegantly decorated. Superior Harbourfront Home, sensational panoramic harbour views, 3,033 #1181 - 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 level, 1,650 s/f furnished harbour s/f under roof. 15,210 s/f landscaped parcel, 90’ deep water beach & ocean views. $872,000. front condo, tastefully refurbished $559,000. frontage $995,000. Carleton Landing - Carriage House # 1 - # 1621- 3 bed, 3 # 2010 - 3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1,236 s/f 2 level furnished bath, 1,755 s/f ground level furnished condo on Brigantine “Our Paradise Place” - Cottages 6 -# 2049 - 4 Bed, 3 bath, harbourfront condo. Fully refurbished in 2004. Close to Bay. New construction. Includes community pool, finger 2 level, 2,900 s/f under roof beachfront residence. Turn-key beach & marina $479,000. dock/private slip, 2 garages. $855,000. furnished. Excellent condition. Includes golf cart.$949,000. #985 - 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 level harbourfront end unit. Bahama Beach Club # 2005- # 1370- 3 bed, 2 bath Refurbished in 2000 $249,950. "Dolphin Watch" -Galleon Bay - # 1534 - 3 bed, 3.5 bath ground level 1,645 s/f comfortably furnished condo. #655 - 2 bed, 1 bath condo with marina view $249,000. furnished home (including 2 bed, 2 bath guest cottage). Awesome sea views from most rooms Overlooks beach Total 2,800 s/f living space. 18,000 s/f parcel, 74' #1942 - 1 bed, 1 bath, 450 s/f 2nd level furnished unit and pool. Great vacation residence. $822,000. bulkheaded canal frontage with dock. $949,000. overlooking community pool. $199,000. Carleton Landing - Carriage House # 2 & 4 - # 1620- 3 - #959 - 2 bed, 1 bath furnished 2 level condo overlooking Palm Bay Harbourfront Townhouse # 2 #1071 - Newly bed, 3 bath, 1,755 s/f unfurnished 2nd level condos on marina, includes garage. $189,000. constructed, furnished 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 2 level, 2,077 s/f Brigantine Bay. New construction. Community pool, #1805 - 2 bed, 1.5 bath, 800 s/f, 2 level harbourside condo, home. Superior quality major appliances. Exceptional water finger dock/private slip, 2 garages. EACH $799,000. tastefully furnished/decorated, well maintained. $179,000. views. Owner Financing $899,000. Carleton Landing - Carriage House # 3 - # 1984- 3 bed, 3 #2073 - Best PricedUNDER Condo CONTRACT # 1211 - 1 bed, 1 bath, 462 s/f “Laguna” Delightful Canal Home # 1875 - 3 bed, 2 bath, bath, 1,755 s/f unfurnished ground level condo on ground level furnished harbourfront condo. Great harbour turn-key furnished 1,550 s/f Brigantine Bay home with Brigantine Bay. New construction. Community pool, views. NEW LISTING $149,000. dock, 16,000 lb boat lift,R E van,D U golf C E cart. D $595,000. finger dock/private slip, 2 garages. NOW $639,000. We Exceed Client Expectations! Please contact us for additional details on this sampling of our featured listings or for information on our other prime properties throughout Phone: (242) 365.8752 • Cell: (242) 577.6570 • www .abacoestateservices.com APR. 1, 2012 Page 22 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 Remembering Family and Friends

With Appreciation A special and sincere thanks to: My incredibly strong daughter Priscilla and her husband Peter, my son Brent, sister Nancy, her Husband Cliff, and my husband Herbert for all the support and Love they showed daddy over the past few years. Words cannot express my gratitude for everything you Did to make sure dad received the best care possible. Your compassion and help has made this road a bit easier. You are truly appreciated. Love Minnie

Benito, Chineque and Sofoni Saintil, Isna We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name, Alcinord, Jules Dalmond, Aloude Dumer- Funeral In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same. cy, Andre Jacobs, Ellen Petit, the Vilmar Service for It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. family, Japhet, Benchere, the Demosthene Remilus Alti- For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. family, the Swain family, the Mills fam- dor, 71, affec- You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, ily, the entire Pigeon Peas, Marsh har- tionately called And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. bour, Dundas Town, The Trumpet As- "Booka" of Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, sembly family, The New Mission Baptist Marsh Har- But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again family and The Church Of Christ family bour Abaco, Special thanks to: Dr. Boyce and staff, Dr. BROKEN CHAIN and formerly Madeline Pierre, Dr. Bonaby and Princess ANONYMOUS of Haiti who I love you Ma Riah Margaret Hospital family, along with oth- died March 9th, at the Princess Margaret er friends and family who were blessed to Hospital, will he held on Saturday 11:00 Min. Oliver McIntosh, Deacon Stanley Five great granddaughters Celena Rus- have known him. a.m. at Trumpet Assembly Dundas Town Glinton, Anthony Russell, Harry Butler sell, Alissa Pinder, Bliss Key Ryleigh and Abaco. Rev. Carlton Dorsette will officiate and Jacob Davis; sisters-in-law: Ketta and Brynley Sweeting. Two great grandsons and interment will follow in Central Pines Patrica Thomas, Min. Alma Pinder, Cyn- Zack Key and Brody Key. Three brothers Funeral Cemetery Marsh Harbour Abaco. thia Butler, Ludell Glinton, Della Davis, Gurney, Chris and Eric Sands. One sister Service for Por- His memories will be greatly cher- Grace Ann Russell, Delcina McIntosh, Sherlie Arbon. Four sister-in-laws Kathy tia Karen Pin- ished by his wife: Bernadette Edouard Linda Ingraham, Jackie and Edith Pinder Sands, Phyllis Sands, Patricia Albury , der, 42,a resi- Altidor; sons: Kenneth and Remy Alti- uncles: Donald, Roland, Delvin and Victor and Jackie Albury. Three nephews Bernice dent of Queen’s dor; daughters: Emelea Altidoe of Haiti McIntosh, Elvin Russell, Wellington Bain, Sawyer, Troy Sands and Monty Roberts. Cove, Freeport and Memose Cornish; adopted sons: Wellington Pritchard, Rev. Hayward, Ar- One niece Celeste Sweeting. Other fam- and formerly of Genair Edouard and Eqincy Smith; sis- nold Thomas, Henry and Jerry Russell, ily: IvaMae Pinder, David Sands, Bate- Crown Haven, ters: Georgette Altidor and Marie Senor Ralph Russell, Maxwell Roberts, Sidney man Sands, William (Billy) Sands, Laurel Abaco will be of Boca Raton Florida; grand-children: Russell, Van Gaitor, Kendal Stuart, Ca- Pinder, Beth Nace, Royce Sands. Close held on Satur- Annea, Widline, Rihanna and Kennysha leb Lightbourne, Bill Russell, Carey Rus- family and friends, Grant & Mailin Sands, day March 24th, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Altidor and Ciara Cornish; nieces: Ro- sell, Wellington Sears and Chris Munroe; Katherine Russell. Bro. Bob and Sister Anne’s Anglican Church, Crown Haven, chelle Vilmar, Benita and Ginette Altidor, aunts: Mavis Russell, Geneva McIntosh, Phyllis Cornea, Roger and Laurel Pinder, Abaco. Officiating will be Fr. DeAngelo Mariann Senor, Yozile Cliquot, Daniella Monica Russell, Margarita Roberts, San- Dr. B Swarna and Dr. S Swarna.Clifford N. Bowe. Interment will follow in the and Yves-Marie Altidor; nephews: Lio- dra Munroe, Arementha Curry, Barbra is pre-deceased by his wife Louise of 41 Crown Haven Public Cemetery. nel, Harold, Edward, Harold and Ronald McIntosh, Christine, Bethsheba Pritchard, years, two children Raymond and Joanna, Left to cherish her memories are her Altidor, Emmanuel, Joel and Steve Senor Liza McIntosh, Sylvia Stuart, Eula Gaitor, one sister Olive Smith One sister-in-law husband David Pinder Jr.; daughter: Ki- David Vilmar and Leonard; sons-in-law: Rachel McIntosh, Roslyn Campbell, Dolly Elizabeth Roberts and two brother-in-laws arah Pinder; step-daughters: Jasmin and Julien Riche and Don Cornish; daughter- Parker, Althea Lightbourne, Min. Mildred Colin Reese and Albert Albury. Xavier Pinder and Lashonna Taylor; son in-law: Jenny Fertilien; brother-in-law: Thomas, Jennymae Russell, Sherryl Rus- William Pinder Jr. (B.J.) father Hermis Fadius Senor; grand-nephews: David and sell, Pricilla McIntosh and Agatha Russell Thomas; step-mother: D'Andre Vilmar, Demetrius, Denzel and grandaunts: Florence Russell, Pearl Clay, Sheila Thomas; sisters: Oleta, Micha Altidor; grand-nieces: Manouchka Louise Lewis and Lottie Russell and nu- Latoya, Gardina, Lisa and India Thomas, Paul, Portia, Shamara, Leah and Fabiola merous nieces and nephews and a host of Monica Rolle and Pam Hower; step-sister: Altidor; great grand-nephews: Andre Pe- other relatives and friends. Zakiya Brown; brothers: Sidney, Ezra and tit and Daniel Francois; great grand-niece: Relatives and friends may pay their Ottis Thomas; step-brothers: Kahlile and Syesha Charles; cousins: Roslyn and Ge- respects at Yager Funeral Home & Cre- Devaughn Brown mother-in-law: Nicey rard Valsaint, Gerard and Marie Lindor; matorium, Queens Highway on Thursday Pinder; father-in-law: Min. David Pinder numerous relatives and friends include: from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and at the Sr.; brothers-in-law: Gregory Rolle, Rev. a devoted friend and care-taker, Sylvia church on Friday in Abaco from 1:00 p.m. Edwin Pinder, William, Joseph and Jef- William Alvin and Marena Prospere, Lakesha Gustave, until service time on Saturday. frey Pinder, Evangelist Ricardo Ingraham, Thorndycraft Clifford 25 December 1938 - 9 April 2010 Sands, 83 of Marsh Har- bour was called home March 9th. Funeral services were held March 17th in Marsh Harbour at New Bahamian cuisine Vision Ministries. Bro. Bob Cornea offici- ated and was assisted by Pastor Ted Pearce, on Hope Town’s waterfront Deeply missed by his wife, Pastor Dave Lowe and Pastor Derek Benja- their family and friends Bar Opens Daily 10 a.m. min. He is survived by his three daughters Closed on Tuesdays Minnie Key, Betty Sweeting and Nancy Cash. One son Raymond Sands. Three son- Happy Hour 5 - 6 p.m. in-laws Herbert Key, Ricky Sweeting and Cliff Cash. Two granddaughters Priscilla Lunch & Dinner Daily Pinder, RayShell Sands. Six grandsons Lunch 11:30 am - 3 pm • Dinner 6 - 9 pm Brent Key, Matthew Key, Rick Sweet- RENTAL Appetizers 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m ing, Harrison Albury Cameron Albury ICE BIKES and RJ Sands. One grandson-in-law Peter Call 366-0087 • 366-0292 • VHF Ch 16 Pinder. Three granddaughters-in-law Judy Key, Michelle Key and Amanda Sweeting. April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 23 Longevity and dealing with the problems of aging Business By Dr. James Hull which ends our loved ones life especially Occupancy up 60 percent at Abaco Beach Resort Time catches up with us all and with if it is an accident which could have been each passing year there are new chal- avoided. By Scieska Adderley to have the ability to go to Hope Town or lenges we all must face. Often we think No matter how painful the conversa- Guardian Business Reporter Guana Cay. There are very few destina- about heart disease, cancer and we are tion may be or how many times you are Story courtesy of The Nassau Guardian tions in The Bahamas that are going to of- also afraid of having a stroke. What many shut down by your parents please be per- Occupancy is up by 60 percent at the fer you that type of experience.” people do not think about is their longev- sistent and make plans for them. These Abaco Beach Resort, which is translating He continued, “You could be staying ity and what could happen when you live plans may make all of your lives easier, into promising numbers for the island’s in Marsh Harbour and go to Elbow Cay a long life. Alzheimer's and dementia can safer and more peaceful in the end. bottom line, according to the resort’s Di- for the day and come back. Each of these happen as you get much older. It might rector of Reservation and Leisure Sales islands has its own characteristics that of- sound crazy but having a long life, which Byron Glinton. fer unique Bahamian charm,” he added. is what we all pray for, has its own set of Sponging industry Already Glinton is projecting that the Meantime, Glinton said the construc- challenges. prepped for revival rest of 2012 will be extremely positive, tion of a new airport terminal in Marsh I have had to deal with many patients despite last year’s dip in numbers. Harbour, Great Abaco and a hospital on recently who have serious memory loss. The Bahamas Commercial Fishing He noted that group bookings is that island, are welcomed additions to What family members often fail to rec- Alliance (BCFA) has plans to revitalize the just one area that’s picking up, as there the island. Once these projects are com- ognize is what can happen to your fam- sponging industry in The Bahamas. Work- are plans to host groups for major fishing pleted, Glinton believes they will leave an ily members when they start to lose their ing alongside the Bahamas Agricultural tournaments and other events next month. indelible impression on guests coming into memory. Simple things like making their and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) and the “On the group side, business is defi- Abaco. own meals can be a challenge or they may Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), nitely strong and we have at least five fish- “Right now, you hear constant com- forget to eat or they may leave the cook the BCFA hopes to restart the once profit- ing tournaments scheduled as well for this plaints about the airport. When you look top on after making something which can able industry. year, which is really good,” he said. at the number of visitors that come to the easily lead to a fire. A simple walk around Sponging, which in the 1930s was Last month, Glinton said that the Ab- island, it doesn’t make sense to have an the neighborhood can lead to disorienta- practically eliminated due to widespread aco Beach Resort hosted a major financial airport where people basically sit outside tion and getting lost which can be a ter- disease, shows promise once again. With conference in February. after checking in in all types of weather,” rifying experience. a potential $1 million loan from the IDB, “We have a medical conference in Glinton noted. The elderly can often forget to take the BCFA and BAIC appear to be serious April. We have a big group coming out “Travel should be an enjoyable ex- their medicine or take it too often lead- about jump starting the industry. Cur- of New York in April as well. We’re go- perience and the airport is really the living ing to serious health consequences. Often rently, Bahamian spongers may be selling ing to be hosting the Custom Shootout, a room of your country. So if you make the elderly do not want to lose their inde- their product way under value and research very prestigious fishing tournament, for your living room extremely comfortable pendence and they can be very stubborn. is being done by the BCFA to determine the first time in May, which is going to and nice, then you are going to be looking Their children tend to give into their de- profitability and potential revenue. provide a lot of excitement here at the at a very satisfying guest experience.” mands to be left alone after all it is not Changes will have to be made to the property,” he shared. He continued, “It’s time that we re- in our nature to order our parents around. practice of sponging if it is to be sustain- He admitted that business last year alize that we cater to very affluent guests The problem is that we need to recognize able. Using a cutting tool and leaving the had dipped to its lowest level as a result of in the Abacos. Vacationing here is not our parents failing mental status and act root in place will allow for future harvests. the global economic recession. cheap, especially the room rates. It is accordingly; it is in their best interest. It takes approximately nine to twelve However, Glinton pointed out that probably one of the priciest places that you In order to avoid conflict as a family we months for the sponge to grow back from since the beginning of the resort’s fiscal can come to from the Caribbean region, all need to plan for the time, if it comes, its root. Current methods include removal year in July, there has been steady growth. from an airline’s standpoint. It’s going to where our parents need our help. The last of whole sponges which does not guarantee He believes that most properties on the go a long way in customer satisfaction.” thing any of us want is to have an accident a new sponge will take its place. island have also definitely seen improve- Another bone of contention for visi- ments. tors and residents alike has been the acces- Despite rough economic times, Glin- sibility to affordable healthcare. ton believes that Abaco has been able to “One of the major complaints and fare well in comparison to other Baha- fears that any visitor would have, includ- mian destinations, because Abaconians ing second home owners, is what if I get are proud and strong in preserving their sick. Abaco in particular gets a lot of cultural heritage. baby boomers, people over the age of 60. “It is an awesome experience and It is at that age where you can begin to that’s because of these surrounding cays. experience most of your health concerns,” When you look at the Marsh Harbour area Glinton explained.

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Marble and Granite counter tops, showers and floors installed Made in Marsh Harbour Call 367-6867 or 367-4726 View installations on our web site: abacomarbleandgranite.com Page 24 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 Business Entrepreneur Watch KK’s Cupcakes she does deliver. Her cupcakes range from (HD) which makes his quality stand out purchase the vehicle, and then he traveled $15 to $30 per dozen and she can provide from the rest. Even though his business is to Nassau to fill out a duty free entry form. By Samantha Evans a cupcake stand if needed. still young, he can boost of having record- Finally, after a broker had made up the en- KK’s Cupcakes and Treats is a unique She’s hoping to expand soon but at ed the junior and senior Junkanoo parades, try for him to take to the Bahamas Customs home-based catering business that makes the moment is working a 9-5 job. In a cou- all New Entry Band videos and a video for Department, he was able to drive off in the mini-cakes. It was started in October 2011. ple of months she will be applying for the the Horizon Academy School. vehicle. Owner, Keandra Lightbourne, stated that government’s Self-Starter grant so that she He has many weddings and private The vehicle came fully equipped with she came from a family of bakers. Her can establish herself in Marsh Harbour. events coming up so encourages interested key features like the vision camera that al- grandmother bakes pies. Her aunt in New Her contacts are 365-0127/458-2269 /458- persons to book in advance. For those per- lows him to see certain stationary objects York bakes too. Her mom used to bake but 8359. Interested persons can also email her sons who need recording done at the last behind him while traveling in reverse at now leaves that to her. She stated that she at [email protected]. minute, they can also give Clear Shots low speeds, and also the side blind zone has baking in her genes. Clear Shots Videos Videos a call at 475-2194. He can be found alert, which helps him with seeing objects It was five years ago when she really By Samantha Evans on Facebook or by email at clearshots@ are in his blind spot. started baking and loved it. She started bak- Michel “Mitch” Filf-Aime owns live.com. Albury said he was happy to be able ing the box cake but found that she did not Abaco’s newest videography business. He to improve on the quality of the vehicle he like how the cakes always tasted the same. New Livery Car Service owned as the community grows and the in- started his services in mid-February and is By Canishka Alexander So two years ago she started baking from frastructure improves. finding that the word is getting out pretty Willie Albury is the owner of a Liv- scratch and fell in love with making mini- He described the Suburban as the quickly about the quality of his services. ery Car Service, which predominantly op- cakes. She is a self-taught baker and named “best you can drive in,” and several visi- Mitch is no stranger to the recording busi- erates out of the Marsh Harbour Interna- her business KK’s Cupcakes after her two tors have already benefitted from the for- ness as he started out editing videos and tional Airport. Recently, Albury was able little girls: Keanna and Kiara. Keandra. hire service. With the Livery Plate, Albury noticed that not many persons were in the to benefit from the government’s assistance She bakes a variety of cupcakes and cannot join the taxi line, but he is satisfied recording business. So, he decided to start after he purchased a new vehicle and was treats including red velvet cupcakes, blue with the business he receives when called his own. allowed to bring it on the island duty free. velvet cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, carrot on for his specialty car service. He provides videography services for The process was an efficient one, he said. cupcakes, chocolate vodka raspberry cup- “I picked up a couple of passengers, weddings, parties, concerts, special events, Albury bought a brand new 2012 cakes, banana cupcakes, coconut cupcakes, and they were amazed to see the type of music videos and recordings for gradua- Chevrolet Suburban, and with the govern- vanilla cupcakes, brownie cupcakes and vehicle for them to travel in to go to the tions. He works by appointment and his ment’s exemption, he saved approximately cheesecake cupcakes. Treats include cook- airport,” Albury said. services are available seven days a week. $50,000. He said the process was as sim- ies, banana bread and cinnamon buns. Her All recordings are done in High Definition ple as him traveling to the United States to business is located in Cooper’s Town but April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 25 Further Business

CarQuest to Expand demonstrate good manufacturing practices. bounce back,” she stated. the successful wedding professional.’ She Both women were pleased with the Ms. Albury demonstrated with some emphasized the importance of marketing to Freeport participation and interest of Abaconians figures how the market has changed. In which includes advertisements, mail outs, attending the workshop. They said that the year 2000 her company coordinated bridal shows, promotional giveaways, By Timothy Roberts many of the participants will prepare simi- 2,366 local marriages whereas it coordi- website listings and such networks as Face- Stephen Albury, proprietor of Car- lar products for sale at the upcoming All- nated 3,752 foreign marriages. However, book, Twitter and Printerest. Quest in Dundas Town, Abaco, plans to Abaco Agricultural, Marine Resources and in 2011 only 2,047 destination weddings “You must be active in the social me- invest over $1 million to expand his auto Agri- Business Expo 2012 later this month. took place showing a significant drop. dia which is actually mind-boggling and parts business and open a distribution hub So far, they received the same feed- The final speaker was Ms. Danielle overwhelming but blogging on Facebook in Freeport before the end of 2012. back from the same type of workshops that Andrews Sunkel, President of Wedding and Twitter are a must and blog must be He said he did a campaign to figure have been held on Andros and Eleuthera, Planners Institute of Canada, whose topic kept up-to-date,” she advised. out what is needed here, and when he goes and after Abaco their next stops included was ‘The right ingredients – practices of to Freeport he will do the same thing so he Long Island and . will know what is needed in parts. Burrows said that harvest and pro- RBC celebrates twenty four years in Abaco He said they have already identified cessing go hand and hand with farming, the property and are now talking with the and she and Bromfield agreed that the Port Authority as well as taking a group amount of was wastage and imports to The from CarQuest to Grand Bahama in March. Bahamas must decrease. The workshop it- CarQuest Auto Parts is an interna- self is integrated into the mission of BAIC tional retail chain with more than 3,000 for post-harvest intervention in reducing locations in North America and the Carib- wastage, Bromfield said. bean region. The new Abaco outlet is said Burrows encouraged persons to con- to be the first in the Bahamas to offer a tact their office whenever they are in need complete inventory of parts and services, of assistance. BAIC’s local office number including sourcing of non-stocking parts is 367-0066. from a full network of suppliers. Abaco can grow Mr. Albury said that Freeport will become the distribution center for the Ba- weddings industry hamas because of the bonded issue. Car Jennifer Hudson. parts are 60 per cent duty and since the A wedding symposium, organized This month, RBC’s Marsh Harbour Branch celebrated its 24th Anniversary by making a Government changed the duty on cars last by the Abaco Ministry of Tourism, and donation to Every Child Counts. ECC’s mission is “to provide an alternative education year the average car being shipped to the coordinated by Ms. Michele Mikula, was for children with learning, developmental or physical disabilities (regardless of financial, country is ten plus years old. held Below Decks at the Abaco Beach Re- family or social restraints) to maximize each child’s ability to become a productive, suc- Mr. Albury said expanding to Free- sort and Boat Harbour on March 9. A cessful and independent citizen.” port “allows the luxury of stocking more number of Abaco’s wedding planners and L-R: Joyce Riviere, RBC Area Vice President Family Islands; Marva Mercius, RBC inventory with no additional capital.” He vendors took the opportunity to attend this Branch Support Officer; Evelyn Major, Founder & Administrator, Every Child Counts; said the company's pricing would likely set very informative seminar. Guest speakers Julius Seymour, RBC Branch Manager; Keora Archer, RBC Manager, Client Care. a new benchmark in the Bahamian market. were all presidents of various Bridal As- Regarding his recently-opened Abaco sociations who are extremely experienced Congratulations to the following underwriting staff at Abaco Insurance Agency: Sharina store, Mr. Albury said that business at his in all aspects of planning a wedding and Thompson, Indiana Bain, Kenya Taylor, Kara Rogers, Erica Collins, Jackie Eldon, and recently opened Abaco store was up about whose goal for the seminar was to educate Gentry Morris. They have successfully completed the Insurance Commission of The Ba- 25 per cent in February compared to Janu- Abaco’s wedding consultants to bring the hamas Salesman License exams. ary and he expects that to continue until very best standards to weddings on Abaco year's end. and make it the best destination in the Ca- "We expect that single and double ribbean. digit growth until we get to about the end Ava Burke-Thompson, Senior Man- of the year, and then I think we will plateau ager of Weddings and Honeymoons with a bit." The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, wel- Mr. Albury said that just under comed everyone to the seminar. The first $750,000 was invested in the Abaco out- speaker was Monique Glinton, President let, with four additional employees being of The Bahamas Bridal Association, who added to its 12-member staff. gave an overview of the association and stated that the Bahamas Bridal Association Food processing is a catalyst in the wedding industry. workshops offered “We believe that if we are to be the best in wedding destinations we must by BAIC promise quality of service at the highest level,” she advised. Ms. Glinton gave a By Canishka Alexander short overview of the wedding program The Tomatoes and Limes Workshop, begun in the Bahamas many years ago by held on March 19 and 20 at Abaco Central the Ministry of Tourism. In 1995 ‘People High School, was organized by the Baha- to People Weddings’ coordinated its first mas Agricultural and Industrial Corpora- wedding which began the tourism wedding tion (BAIC). Tonjia Burrows and Donna department in the Bahamas. In 1997 due Bromfield headed up the workshop. to the growth in the number of weddings Burrows, assistant manager of BA- it was decided to outsource to private co- IC’s Food Processing Unit, explained that ordinators. Wedding coordinators present they had questioned persons living on sev- were invited to join the Bahamas Bridal eral islands about excess produce that led Association and to uphold the industry’s to the most wastage. Among the items list- highest standard. ed were tomatoes, onions, hairy mangoes Janet Albury, President of Wed- and limes. dings Beautiful, Bahamas and Caribbean, “Their products don’t have to sit presented two sessions. The first, entitled somewhere and waste because there are ‘The Great Investment-Educate Yourself,’ things that you can do with them before and later ‘Safeguarding your Integrity they get to the spoilers area. You can pro- within the Wedding Business’. cess them, and make many products out “Although the wedding industry is of them and add value to them,” Burrows a growing industry it has been impacted pointed out. significantly by the economic situation During the workshop, Bromfield, a and there were definitely less destination Jamaican food processing expert attached ceremonies in 2011. The size of the wed- to BAIC, said they taught participants how ding is also much smaller; whereas before to make ketchup, spicy tomato jam, pizza between 50 and 100 people travelled here sauce and tomato beverages as well as can- for a wedding now there are only from 6 died lime peels and fresh and frozen lime to 10 guests and we are seeing more elope- juice. ments. Despite this we are still providing Included in the workshop was a pre- quality service. People’s ability to come sentation on the equipment used for testing and pay for a destination wedding has tak- in order to meet industry standards, and en a hit but I can see the market trying to then there was a sanitation presentation to Page 26 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012

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Electricity Corp 367-2727, 367-2846, 367-4667 Water & Sewerage 475-1499, 475-5518 Visitors’ Guide The following services are provided by volunteers Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 Restaurants • Services • Transportation Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 All phones use area code 242 unless noted Fire - Green Turtle Cay 365-4133 www.abaconian.com Bonefish Guides Fire - Man-O-War 365-6911 Ferry Schedules • Departure times shown • Daily service unless noted Casaurina Point Marsh Harbour Treasure Cay Fire & Rescue 365-9111 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War - 20 minutes, Guana Cay - 30 minutes BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16 Junior Albury...... 366-3058 Jody Albury...... 375-8068 Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 367-0290 • VHF Ch. 16 • Hope Town & Man-O-War from Crossing Bch Hope Town 366-0500 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Sidney Albury...... 477-5996 Marsh Harbour>Hope Town 7:15am 9:00am 10:30am 12:15pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:45pm Cherokee Richard Albury...... 367-0367 Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749 Return: 8:00 am 9:45am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm Noel Lowe...... 366-2107 Terrance Davis...... 375-8550 Marsh Harbour>Man-O-War 10:30am 12:15pm 2:30pm* 4:00pm 5:45pm * Not on Marty Sawyer...... 366-2115 Buddy Pinder...... 366-2163 Medical Services Return: 8:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:15pm* 5:00pm Sundays Randy Sawyer...... 366-2284 Justin Sands...... 367-3526 Abaco Family Medicine Marsh Harbour....367-2295 Marsh H.>Guana Cay/Scotland cay From Conch Inn or holidays Will Sawyer...... 366-2177 Danny Sawyer...... 367-3577 Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic...... 367-0020 (6:45am - Union Jack Dock) 10:30am 1:30pm 3:30pm 5:45pm Jay Sawyer...... 367-3941 Integrated Medical Center...... 367-1304 Return: 8 am 11:30am 2:30pm 4:45pm 6:30pm Fare • Adult prepaid one way $17 / open return $27, • Kids 6-11 half, Under 6 free (Phone after hours 359-6861) Crossing Rocks Emergancy...... 458-1234 North Abaco Note: During the month of August through December there are some adjustments made to the schedule. You are advised Tony Russell...... 366-3259 Marsh Harbour Medical Centre...... 367-0049 O’Donald McIntosh..477-5037 to contact the office for the changes. Government Clinic Marsh Harbour...... 367-2510 Alexander Rolle...... 365-0120 Green Turtle Cay Corbett Clinic Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128, 4151 • VHF Ch 16 • Ten minute ride Rick Sawyer...... 365-4261 Edward Rolle...... 365-0024 Government Clinic Cooper‘s Town ...... 365-0300 T Cay Airport>Green T Cay 8:30am 10:30am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm Ronnie Sawyer...... 365-4070 Herbert Thurston.....365-2405 Government Clinic Green Turtle Cay ...... 365-4028 Return: 8am 9am 11am 12:15pm 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm Government Clinic Hope Town ...... 366-0108 New Plymouth one way adult $10 (Children $7) • Round trip $15 • Extra to some G T Cay docks Sandy Point Hope Town Government Clinic Sandy Point ...... 366-4010 Valantino Adderley...366-4323 Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 or 375-8123 VHF Ch 16 Charters Available Maitland Lowe...... 366-0234 Government Clinic Fox Town ...... 365-2172 Anthony Bain...... 366-4107 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday departs 11:00am & returns 3:30 p.m. $40 RT Tom Albury...... 366-3141 T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Saturday departs 9:30 am, $45 RT Derek Gaitor...... 366-4249 Nicholas Roberts.....366-4486 Tourism’s People-to-People program Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama - Be matched with a local person or family with a similar interest Man-O-War such as Bird watching, Attending church, Foreign language, School Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. -Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm David Albury...... 365-605 Treasure Cay class visit, Environmental interest. Marine, Native plants, History, McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - return Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Capt. Joe Pritchard..559-9117 Humane Society, etc. This is not a dating service or an offer for a Fare $45 OW / $90 RT • Children half fare • Call Abaco 365-2356 for information free meal or lodging but an opportunity to meet someone locally Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals. Bring errors & revisions with similar interests. Call Tourism’s Doranell Swain at 367-3067 Bahamas Ferries Summer Schedule only (April to Dec) for more information. Email: [email protected] to our attention Sandy Point & Nassau Every Friday & Sunday, except holidays, under 4 hours. Call 225-3376 or 366-4119 Revised March 9 12 Call for rates. Airlines Serving Abaco Everyone reads The Abaconian Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is...... 367-2266 The Great Abaco Express Eco & Historical bus tours • Call 367-2165 or 559-9160 Air Gate Aviation - Daytona/New Smyrna...... 367-3636 Restaurant Guide American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud ...... 367-2095 Attractions (Based on dinner entree range) Continental Connection - Miami Albert Lowe Museum...... Green Turtle Cay Charter Boats + Picnic tables & restroom only ‡ Provides ride from Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach...... 367-3415 Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibits.....Green Turtle Cay town Craig Air Center - North Florida...... 367-3522 Memorial Sculpture Garden...... Green Turtle Cay Lucky Strike - Hope T 366-0101 IBC Airways - Ft.Lauderdale, W Palm Beach...... 367-1336 Sea Gull - Hope Town 366-0266 Marsh Harbour Wyannie Malone Historical Museum...... Hope Town Abaco Pizza...... $...... 367-4488 - Fort Lauderdale...... 1-800-205-0730 Elbow Cay Light Station...... Hope Town A Salt Weapon - Hope Town 366-0245 Regional - Freeport...... 367-0446 Down Deep 366-3143 Anglers...... $$$...... 367-2158 Walk to & swim on Mermaid Reef off M Harb. .Pelican Shore Blue Marlin...... $...... 367-2002 Sky Bahamas - Nassau/Ft. Lauderdale...... 367-0996 Local Boy 366-0528 Drive to & swim in Blue Hole ...... Treasure Cay farm road Curly Tails ...... $$$...... 367-4444 Twin Air Calypso - Fort Lauderdale ...... 367-0140 Back Breaker 365-5140 Western Air - Nassau ...... 367-3722 Art studio & working foundry- ...... Little Harbour Gino’s...... $...... 367-7272 Yellow Air Taxi - Ft Lauderdale...... 367-0032 Working boatyards...... Man-O-War cay Golden Grouper ...... $...... 367-2301 Local air charters serving Bahamas & Pocket beaches • Crossing Beach in Marsh Harbour Bikes & Scooters • Boats • Cars & Island Family Rest...... $...... 367-3778 S.Florida • Witches Point - 3 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Cart Rentals Java Coffee House...... $...... 367-5523 Abaco Air...... 367-2266 • Little Harbour - 20 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Marsh Harbour Jamie’s Place...... $...... 367-2880 Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-3450 • Cherokee - 23 miles S of Marsh Harbour Jib Room ...... $$...... 367-2700 Miles of beach are generally on ocean exposures Kentucky Fried Chicken...... 367-2615 • Treasure Cay • Green Turtle Cay • Guana Cay • Elbow Cay A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Mangoes...... $$$...... 367-2366 Dive Shops • Man-O-War Cay • Casuarina Point • Bahama Palm Shore Abaco Dorado Boat Rentals...... 367-1035 Pop’s Place...... $...... +...... 367-3796 • Sandy Point & more Abaco Dive Adventures, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2963 B & B Boat Rentals...... 367-7368 Snack Shack...... $..... +...... 367-4005 Items of interest • Man-O-War boat yards • Blackwood blue Above & Below, Marsh Harbour...... 367-0350 Bargain Car Rentals...... 367-0500 Snappas...... $$...... 367-2278 Dive Abaco 1978, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 hole & sisal mill • Cedar Harbour plantation ruins - need guide • Hole-in- Wall lighthouse - last mile very rough road • Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Wallys ...... $$$...... 367-2074 Froggies, Hope Town...... 366-0431 Concept Boat Rentals...... 367-5570 Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay...... 365-8571 Abaco wild horses by appointment 367-4805 • Bird watching - ask tourism 367-3067 Cruise Abaco...... 577-0148 Hope Town Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay...... 365-4411 Quality Star Car Rentals (Texaco)...... 367-2979 Abaco Inn ...... $$$...... 366-0133 Dive Guana...... 365-5178 Rainbow Boat Rentals ...... 367-4602 Cap’n Jacks...... $$...... 366-0247 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 Tours & Excursions Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars .367-4643 Harbour’s Edge...... $$...... 366-0087 Abaco Eco Tours & Kayak rental 475-9616 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 H T Coffee House (B & L)...... 366-0760 Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour 367-2936 Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 Taxi Cab Fares one or two passengers H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$...... 366-0095 Extra $3 for each passengers above two Abaco Neem • Marsh Harbour 367-4117 Sea Star Car Rentals ...... 367-4887 Munchies ...... $...... 366-0423 • to: Effective Dec 08 Abaco’s Nature Adventure 577-0004 The Moorings Boat Rentals...... 367-4000 OnDa Beach...... $$...... 366-0558 Clinic, Downtown, Stop Light, ...... $10 Above & Below • Marsh Harbour 367-0350 Green Turtle Cay Sea Spray ...... $$...... ‡...... 366-0065 Ab Bch Resort, Eastern Shore close, Ferry ...... $15 Adventure on Prozac - T Cay 365-8749 Brendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental....365-4411 Sugar Shack...... $...... +...... 366-0788 Spring City ...... Brendals Dive • Green Turtle Cay 365-4411 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 $15 C & C Charters - Treasure Cay 365-8506 Cruising Cart Rentals...... 365-4065 Little Harbour Dundas Town, Nat Ins bldg, C Abaco Primary Sch ...... $15 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4655 Pete’s Pub...... $$...... 366-3503 Dive Abaco 1978, Marsh Harbour 367-2787 Murphy Town & Great. Cistern ...... $20 Donnie’s Boat Rentals...... 365-4119 Snake Cay ...... $35 Excursion boat • Froggies • Hope T 366-0024 Casuarina Point...... $60 Kool Karts...... 365-4176 Lubber’s Quarter Cherokee, Winding Bay, Little Harbour...... $80 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Cracker P’s...... 366-3139 Bahama Palm Shore...... $90 Abaco Marinas - Slips Fuel Phone Sea Side Carts & Bikes...... 365-4147 Crossing Rocks...... $105 Green Turtle Cay T & A Cart Rentals...... 375-8055 Man-O-War Sandy Point ...... $150 Bluff House ...... 45...... F...... 365-4200 Guana Cay Dock’n Dine...... 365-6139 Leisure Lee ...... $50 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Green Turtle Club ...... 32...... F...... 365-4271 Island Treats Snack Bar...... 365-6501 Treasure Cay Airport, G Turtle ferry ...... $80 Dive Guana Boats & Bikes...... 365-5178 Black Sound Marina....15...... 365-4531 Treasure Cay Resort...... $85 Orchid Bay Cart rentals...... 354-5175 Guana Cay Fox Town ...... $165 Other Shore Club...... 12...... F...... 365-4195 Lubbers Quarters Baker’s Bay - Market Place...... 612-1021 Abaco Yacht Service... 10...... F...... 365-4033 Cruise Abaco...... 321-220-8796 Grabbers...... $$...... 365-5133 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Treasure Cay Clinic, downtown, Ab Beach Hotel ...... $ 10 Man-O-War Nippers ...... $$ ...... 365-5143 Nat. Ins. Bldg, Murphy Town, Gr. Cistern ...... $10 Treasure Cay Marina.150...... F...... 365-8250 Conch Pearl Boat Rentals...... 365-6502 Orchid Bay...... $$$...... 365-5175 Man-O-War Ria-Mar Golf Cart Rentals...... 365-6024 Wait time $0.40 per minute, Hourly rate $40 per hour Man-O-War Marina ....26...... F...... 365-6008 Waterways Boat Rental ... 357-6540 & 365-6143 Treasure Cay Children under three - free • Caged pets - as people Marsh Harbour Hope Town Coco Beach Bar & Grill...... $...... 365-8470 Luggage $0.75 each over two, large bags $1 ea. Boat Harbour Marina.183...... F...... 367-2158 Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals...... 366-0380 Florence’s Cafe ...... $...... 365-8354 Conch Inn...... 75...... F ...... 367-4000 Elbow Cay Cart...... 366-0530 Spinnaker Restaurant ....$$$...... 365-8469 • Treasure Cay Airport to: Effective Dec 08 Hope Town Cart Rentals ...... 366-0064 Touch of Class ...... $$$...... 365-8195 Green Turtle Cay ferry dock...... $10 Harbour View Marina..36...... F ...... 367-2182 Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Madeira Park...... $20 Mangoes Marina...... 29...... 367-4255 Treasure Sands Club...... 365-9385 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Sand Banks ...... $25 Marsh Harbour Marina.5 2 . F 367 2700 J R’s Cart Rental...... 366-0361 Green Turtle Cay Treasure Cay Resort...... $30 Hope Town Leisure Lee ...... $45 Sea Horse Boat Rentals...... 366-0023 Bluff House...... $$$...... 365-4200 Black Wood ...... $20 Hope Town Marina...... 16...... 366-0003 T & N Cart Rentals...... 366-0069 Jolly Roger Bistro...... $$...... 365-4200 Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ...... $40 Hope Town Hideaways...... 366-0224 Treasure Cay Green Turtle Club ...... $$$...... 365-4271 Cedar Harbour ...... $60 Lighthouse Marina...... 6...... F...... 366-0154 Adventure on Prozac - Kayak...... 365-8749 Harvey’s Island Grill...... $$...... 365-4389 Wood Cay ...... $70 Sea Spray...... 60...... F...... 366-0065 Blue Marlin Rentals...... 365-8687 Laura’s Kitchen ...... $$...... 365-4287 Mount Hope...... $80 Spanish Cay Cash’s Carts...... 365-8771 McIntosh’s Restaurant .....$$...... 365-4625 Fox Town ...... $85 Crown Haven ...... $90 Spanish Cay Marina....75...... F...... 365-0083 Cornish Car Rentals...... 365-8623 Miss Emily’s Restaurant...... 365-4181 Marsh Harbour airport ...... $80 Guana Cay JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 New Plymouth Inn...... 365-4161 Bakers Bay Marina....158...... F...... 365-5802 Triple J Car Rentals...... 365-8761 Pineapple Restaurant Bar & Grill...... 365-4039 Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ...... $80 Guana Hide-aways.....37...... 577-0003 Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Plymouth Rock Cafe...... 365-4234 Orchid Bay...... 64 ...... F...... 365-5175 Sundowners...... 365-4060 T Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour ...... $85 Boats can clear Customs at Green Turtle Cay, T Cay Hotel to G Turtle Ferry...... $25 Sandy Point Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour T Cay Hotel to Blue Hole...... $30 Nancy’s...... 366-4120 Page 28 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 29

VOLUME 20 NUMBER 7 APRIL 1ST, 2012 Two swimmers to represent Abaco at CARIFTA

Two Abaco swimmers will compete in the upcoming CARIFTA Games. The Abaconian highlights both of them here.

Albury Higgs Albury Higgs, daughter of Chris and Pleasants Higgs, will be swimming in elev- en events this year in the 2012 CARIFTA Swimming Championships which will be held April 12-15 She will swim in eight individual events and three relays which are: 50 Meter Breaststroke 100 Meter Breaststroke 200 Meter Breaststroke 200 Meter Freestyle 400 Meter Freestyle 200 Meter Individual Medley 400 Meter Individual Medley 100 Meter Butterfly 200x50 Meter Freestyle Medley Relay 400x100 Meter IM Medley Relay 400x100 Meter Freestyle Medley Relay With many of her current personal best times, Albury has qualified for and has been chosen again to represent the Ba- hamas on the Bahamas Swim Federation 2012 National Team. She has been swim- ming competitively since the age of six for Swift Swimming, and she is coached by her dad, Chris Higgs, and Andy Knowles. Above and Left: Miller Albury. His favorite stroke is freestyle. 11-year-old son of Bill and Victoria Albury, he will be swimming up Her favorite events are all of the to seven events. breaststroke races and the 200 freestyle. Above and Right: Albury Higgs is competing in eight individual events and three relays. Swimming competitively since six year old, her Her experience last year in the 2011 experience in the 2011 CARIFTA Games has her excited for 2012. CARIFTA Games held in Barbados was Please see CARIFTA Page 10

Miss Earth Bahamas visits with students

On March 22 through 23, Miss Earth- Bahamas visited Abaco. She, along with local Miss Abaco, Chandi Lowe, stopped to schools throughout the island to share a message of environmental conservation- ism with the kids. They were scheduled to visit Coopers Town primary, Treasure Cay Primary, Abaco Central High School, Long Bay School, Central Abaco Primary, Agape Christian School, Forest Heights Academy and St Francis. Miss Earth-Bahamas, Karel Pinder, is from Grand Bahamas and has repre- sented The Bahamas in pageants in the Philippines. Her third time in Abaco, she said she was here to deliver a message to young girls that “it’s not just looking pret- ty.” Miss Earth Bahamas carries with it the message of protecting the environment. Each school she and Miss Abaco stopped at Karel entertained the kids and encouraged them to think about the envi- ronment. By creating eight simple rules

Please see Earth Page 2 Page 30 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012

Earth From Page 1 she hopes to educate children about the im- portance of conservation. The eight rules she and Chandi Lowe shared with all the kids were: protect our marine life, ride bikes and walk, recycle, plant trees, turn off electronics, turn off the water, “ease up” on the video games and plant a garden. She said it was a pleasure coming to Abaco. The hospitality she received made all the travelling easier. Towards the end of her trip she received a special thank you basket from the Abaco Ministry of Tour- ism. Ms. Wynsom Ferguson presented her with the basket. Above: Miss Earth addresses the crowd of school kids at Central Abaco Primary. She The next step for our local beauty also visited Coopers Town primary, Treasure Cay Primary, Abaco Central High School, queen, Chandi Lowe, is a visit to China. Long Bay School, Central Abaco Primary, Agape Christian School, Forest Heights Acad- There she will compete against an interna- emy and St Francis. tional cast of pageant goers. Below: Wynsome Ferguson, manager of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism office in Marsh Harbour in Abaco, awards Miss Earth with a gift bag.

Above: Kendrick Kemp played a loud and fast junkanoo beat for the visiting Miss Earth Bahamas. In front of the assembly at Central Abaco Primary School Kendrick maintained a steady rhythm as the beauty queens walked through the aisles.

Left: Miss Earth, Karel Pinder, poses with Vanesia Ettiene. Vanesia was able to recite all eight steps Miss Earth taught her. Right: Nakeaz Mackey at Central Abaco Primary also won an award from Miss Earth. April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 31

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APRIL 1, 2012 Page 32 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 School & Youth News Ranger Guides practice Drill squad to Abaco Central High celebrates community service compete nationally Commonwealth Day By Samantha Evans By Samantha Evans Abaco Central High School is the On Saturday March 17 practice began and connects cultures only high school on Abaco that has an for the Abaco Supreme Drill Team at Cen- active Ranger Guides Program. Any girl tral Abaco Primary School from 1:30 pm By Mirella Santillo Seven girls dancing to reggae music in grades 10 through 12 can join Ranger to 4:30 pm. Students from grades five to There was a festive atmosphere at and other Jamaican beats entertained the Guides. twelve have an opportunity to join Abaco’s Abaco Central High School on March 12 audience with a lively performance. They In Guiding there is an eight point first drill squad. Eleven students attended as the school celebrated the annual Com- were applauded and cheered. The next program that makes sure the students do the first session and will be trained in all monwealth Day with speeches, poetry, country was Guyana. Two girls in colour- a variety of different things while mak- three areas: drilling, stepping, and danc- music, dances and food. Large posters in ful costumes danced to a rhythm similar to ing friends and challenging themselves to ing. the yard informed the curious about each Arabian music. But the rhythm soon picked improve their skills and learn new things. As other students join they will be country represented: Trinidad & Tobago, up as a boy joined them in the dance, awak- The eight point program consists of: think- trained in the individual areas. Each child Guyana, St. Lucia, Jamaica and The Baha- ening the applause of the public. ing for oneself, enjoying the outdoors, will have an opportunity to display their mas. There was even a bush medicine table St. Lucia’s culture was presented to becoming a homemaker, giving service, talents and be a part of a team that will attended by one of the coaches, Mr. Vogel the audience by five girls singing “Pois- getting to know people, exploring the arts, foster an attitude of self-motivation and Williams, who played “bush doctor” for son,” a song about fish, while another keeping the Guide Law and keeping fit. discipline. the day. boy mimed offering his catch in an empty Ranger Guides practice hiking, They will meet every Saturday lead- Ms. Oma Ramdin, the moderator, basket. Last, welcomed by even louder camping and beach picnicking. They can ing up to July 10 so they will be ready to announced the activities from a raised cheers, eight girls performed a truly Baha- challenge themselves by earning badges take part in the National Independence Cul- stage decorated with flags of the differ- mian song “Boom Pineapple Wine;” they like music lover, entertainer, first aid and tural Show to be held in Marsh Harbour. ent countries. A panel of officials from the were followed by rake & scrape music per- sportswoman just to name a few. Since The drill instructor on Saturday was Department of Education which included formed by five students: Shervin Johnson, they get to help choose their activities they Kirklena Thompson-Mackey. The students the Director of Culture, Dr. Linda Moxey- Cleveland Newton, Vance Darville, Na- can do what they find interesting. will be introduced to the dance and step Brown, who was visiting Abaco for the than Darville and Clevano Dawkins. Guides make a commitment to God, instructor, Claudia Henchell-Knowles, as occasion and the Island Administrators Ce- There was still more to come. As the community service and a set of values the weeks progress. Each student paid a phas Cooper and Whelma Colebrook. audience left their seats to walk around and called the Guide Law. Being a Ranger registration fee of five dollars. A parade of students dressed in the inspect the displays, a sound of Junkanoo Guide makes them a part of an interna- A four dollar fee is to be paid each colours of each country represented her- drums could be heard in the background. tional organization that has more than 10 class. The money collected will be used alded the morning’s activities. The senior Soon the members of the school’s Junk- million girls and women in more than 100 to purchase all dress attire, batons, pom- assistant, Ethlene McIntosh, delivered the anoo group came rushing through the countries. poms, hand ribbons and other miscella- Queen’s message which this year was un- school yard dressed- up in their colourful Ranger Guides are committed to serv- neous items each child will need. Interested der the theme: Connecting Cultures. attire with head gear, cow bells, trombones ing their community. Each Ranger Guide persons can still contact Kirklena Mackey That theme was upheld by Dr. Mox- and drums. is expected to do 27 hours of community at 475-4471. ey-Brown who starting singing “All of We A crowd soon formed in one of the service each year; some of which can go is One” as she reached the stage to deliver classroom where tasty food from the fea- toward their school graduation community Modern Languages her address. She reminded the assembly tured countries awaited the hungry. It was service requirements. that in spite of different cultural expres- served by a native of each island, Mr. Each year they take part in the In- Week celebrated at sions, which she enumerated, people were Conlif Green from Jamaica, Ms. Stacia ternational Coastal Clean-up, visit the old Abaco schools basically the same in their emotions. Pitt from Guyana and Ms. Michele Bailey folks’ home, assist with Brownies and Then it was time for the show. from The Bahamas. By Canishka Alexander A joint celebration of Modern Lan- guages Week was held for students of Horizons Academy and Wesley College. Señora Mahalia Levarity was the modera- tor for the occasion; however, she was as- sisted by students from both schools. There were a number of upbeat per- formances on the agenda, and the students Some of Abaco Central High Schools went from singing to poem recitations, dia- Ranger Guides preparing a meal. Guides logues and skits. follow an eight point program that chal- Next, Señora Levarity introduced lenges them to improve themselves. two guest speakers during the ceremony. Illeana Leary represented Creole speaking Please see Guides Page 7 people while Graham Johns did a Span- ish presentation. Both speakers talked about the importance of knowing a second language. For Leary, it has assisted her greatly on the job, and the same was true Fox Town Primary wins for Johns. However, Leary was fortunate grade two spelling bee to know Creole from birth. Johns, on the other hand, didn’t learn Spanish until the By Samantha Evans age of 47. It was an exciting day for those twen- Following another poem and dance ty-six grade two spellers from primary by the students, the audience heard from schools across Abaco. They gathered at St. Rev. Charles Carey, principal of Wesley These five students danced to Jamaican rhythms during Abaco Central High School’s Andrews Methodist Church Hall on Friday College; and Simmone Mullings, principal Commonwealth Day ceremonies. The day was spent celbrating different cultures present March 6 to participate in the Grade Two of Horizons Academy. throughout the Caribbean. Picture left to right: Yasmine Newton, Aleasha Rolle, Pedra Spelling Bee. Rev. Carey was familiar with several Thurston, Bianca Rolle and Yanique McCle. The competition was fierce as the languages including Latin, French, Ger- grade two students quickly exhausted the man and Greek, and he talked about how seen list. After seven rounds on this list the languages had helped him during his Commonwealth Day try were portrayed,” he recalled. “The stu- of words they were given to study, thir- extensive travels. dents were dressed in the attire and colors teen rounds were spent on the unseen list. Meanwhile, Ms. Mullings empha- held at S.C. Bootle High of the flags of the respective countries, and These young spellers proved quickly that sized the significance of the day, and also By Canishka Alexander everyone was entertained by the singing of they had a good command of their phonet- acknowledged the hard work of Señora Le- On March 16, S.C.Bootle students folk songs and the playing of ring games.” ics, languages of origin and the other skills varity in helping the children to learn and participated in Commonwealth Day activi- Moss added that a brief history of necessary. appreciate learning another language. ties. According to Principal Huel Moss, each country was also given. There was At the end of the competition A Spanish meal was served after the countries such as The Bahamas, Guyana, a display of the various flags and items Trea’vaughn Demeritte of Fox Town Pri- ceremony. Jamaica, Trinidad, Canada, the United produced by individual countries includ- mary School emerged as the winner. In States of America and St. Kitts were well ing prepared food that was known to each third place was Erica Roberts of Man-O- represented. country. War School and in second place was Jasmin “Each country made a dramatic en- He said that all in all, S.C. Bootle Aberle of Hope Town School. Superinten- trance into the school yard as the flags was transformed into the Caribbean with dent Helen Simmons-Johnson presented the waved high, the drum beat sounded out, all the countries that were represented as students with their trophies and certificates. and various cultural items from each coun- they merged into one. April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 33 More School & Youth News Performance at Agape as they did an amazing job. Thanks were transportation. Students from Grades 2, 3, ACHS Junior given to all who assisted, beginning with 4 and 5 sang the popular children’s Bible Christian School Almighty God. Stacey Adderley, art teach- song “Tengo El Gozo,” which means “I Councilors begin er at the school, was thanked for the excel- have the Joy.” More presentations took community projects By Jennifer Hudson lent job she did with props and costumes place with students from Grade 1 and Students of Grades 1, 2 and 3 at and parents and teachers were thanked for Grade 3, and fourth and fifth grade stu- By Samantha Evans Agape Christian School presented a de- supplying the materials. Appreciation was dents performed in a Spanish skit about the The Local Government Junior Coun- lightful short musical play in the Grace also expressed to the people who managed activities they like to do and are involved cil of Abaco Central High School held their Gym on March 16. More than 50 students the sound system. in. first community project on Saturday March took part, most of whom were onstage the All proceeds received at the show The first speaker during the ceremo- 17 from 11:30am to 1pm. The eight coun- entire time. The children of grades 1 and will be put into the drama department to ny was Sonia McDonald, who talked about cil members were accompanied by other 2 formed the chorus while the grade three make it even better for next year, it was the challenges she faced with not knowing student volunteers as they picked up gar- students performed the speaking and acting explained. A performance of another play English. She recalled a time when she went bage from Abaco Central High School all roles. All did a first class job. written by Ms. Romer will be staged by the to the food store, and had difficulty com- the way to Change Ministries at the end of The chorus members sang with great upper grades next month. municating. Now, she is happy to know Murphy Town. enthusiasm and enhanced their songs with both Spanish and English. The cleanup is one of three that they lively actions. The children with speaking Angel’s Academy There was another song and dance plan to engage in before school closes parts were amazing. Not one person for- before Annie John, who is Indian, led in June. The next one will be in Dundas got a single line or entry which made it a celebrates Spanish and students in an Indian dance. Señora Ma- Town and the final one will be done along very professional performance for students Indian cultures halia also called on Rev. Charles Carey to a local beach. They hope other schools will so young. The three narrators deserve share his experience with languages, and participate in this coastal cleanup. he concluded his speech by reciting Psalm Since the officers were elected they special mention; they had a great deal to By Canishka Alexander 23 in German. A guest in the audience also meet bi-weekly during the lunch break at remember and they spoke their lines with Modern Languages Week was ac- shared some Creole phrases with the audi- the school and plan projects. According to great confidence and clear diction. The knowledged by the students and staff of ence. coordinator of the junior councilors for this part of Joseph was played by Roman Pin- Angel’s Academy on March 22, and Señora At the end of the ceremony, guests school, Phillippa Farrington, the students der who also deserves special mention for Mahalia Levarity also led in the ceremony were invited to sample the Indian and plan to engage in two school based projects the conviction and clarity with which he at the school. The theme was – Languages: Spanish meal that had been prepared while as well. played the role. Our Link to the World. Señora Levarity played games like Simon The first one is for them to adopt This musical play, entitled ‘Joseph; Following the prayer and welcome ad- Says and the piñata with the students. two classrooms to beautify and the second they say he’s just a dreamer’, was, of dress, Principal Barbara Johnson congratu- one is to purchase uniforms for the school course based on the biblical story of Joseph lated the students on being well-rounded in track team. Their success with these two and his brothers and was written by Agape their academics and athletics, and classified projects depends on funding. To this end school’s music teacher Ms. Courtney them as “the No. 1 students on the island” Student? Keep The they are seeking to partner with businesses Romer. She wrote both the dialogue and based on their achievements. Ms. Johnson Abaconian up to date who want to assist them with any of these the songs which she set to tracks familiar also thanked everyone for their continuous projects whether by donating supplies or to the children. The children all learnt their support of the school. with your school funds. Further, she added, they are look- songs and speaking parts during music les- “Now this year we’re featuring Span- events. Like us on ing for a company or corporation to donate sons followed by a lot of work at home and ish as well as Indian, so you’re in for a large, empty oil barrels so that they can then came together to practice as an entire special treat today, and upon completion Facebook. place them around the community to limit group a couple of times a week. we have Indian foods and Spanish foods. littering. Following the performance, a delight- Feast, sit and enjoy,” she said. ed Ms. Romer stated how very proud she Grade 2 students were the first to was of all of the children who participated come forward with their presentation on

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In this issue, flowers and Brownies), morning assem- he has a 4.0 Before the presentation was made on you will meet three more students who will blies and school choir, just to name a few. grade average March 23, St. Francis Teacher Monique travel to Nassau this May to compete for She is actively involved in her church's and several Curry, who is a member of the Abaco the coveted title as the Most Outstanding youth group. Jaquay is a student who other awards under Rainbow Pilot Club, began by stating the Grade Six Student in the Bahamas. students can emulate. Her school family is his belt. focus of the club is to promote the aware- The first student is Mikayla Marshall. very proud to have her as their Primary ness of and assist people with brain-related Mikayla, a humble yet determined and ea- School Student of the Year. disorders. They also assist the elderly and Jaquay Sands ger sixth-grader, has been awarded the title The outstanding student from those with genuine needs. She added that is head girl at of top student at Agape Christian School. Moore’s Island is Giovanno Rolle. Giovan- the Anchor Club, which is the youth arm her school. Be- Mikayla has been involved in various ac- no is an outstanding student who exudes of the Pilot Club, takes on the responsi- tween, clubs, tivities that have helped her to cultivate her the qualities of excellence, discipline and bility of organizing meaningful projects to spelling bees growth in learning and maturity. A recent purpose. This vibrant eleven year old has assist others. and choir she accomplishment has been playing the lead- maintained his superior standard of work With that said, Ms. Curry introduced finds the time ing role of Dorothy in the musical “The throughout his primary school life excel- Anchor Club President Glenn Fernander, to be involved Wizard of Oz,” which required several ling in Spelling Bees, sports and national Brandisha Russell, president-elect, and in her church’s months of rehearsals. She has been active examinations. He came third in the sixth Ms. Octavia Dean-McIntosh, project man- youth group. in A.W.A.N.A for the past six years, and grade spelling bee, placed second in the ager. Dean-McIntosh explained that their has participated in Friends of the Environ- 800 M at Moore’s Island Sports Day and latest project was undertaken to help one Mikayla Mar- ment Discovery Club. She is presently has maintained his principal list status with of their very own. They created a “guess” shall recently learning to play the piano and has taken a 4.0 GPA. He is a recipient of the Min- jar and filled it with candy. Then they took played the part in Marsh Harbour Gospel Chapel’s ister’s Award for Numeracy, outstanding the jar around the school for three weeks, lead role in Youth Services. In addition, she assists student subject awards, honor roll award, and allowed students to pay one dollar for her school’s in the Church’s Nursery Department. The and student of the month in grade 5. He two guesses to determine how much candy play. Involved Agape school family is proud of what Mi- is a member of the Moore’s Island Exter- was in the jar. with many of kayla has accomplished and look forward minator Track and Field Club, is involved Anchor Club members made a spe- her church’s to even greater successes. in youth group, the school choir and the cial presentation to one of their fellow stu- functions, her The second nominee is Jaquay Sands. speech club. He is a firm believer in God dents that day. Curry asked that the fam- family and Jaquay is an 11-year old sixth-grader at and believes in equality. In the future he ily’s identity be kept private, and gave The friends are the Cooper's Town Primary School. She hopes to become a track star and an airline Abaconian some details. She said that the very proud of is very intelligent, which has earned her pilot. He is the son of Ruthmae Rolle an mother of a student who attends the school her. the Head Girl title at this school. She has educator. was diagnosed with cancer and recently The Abaconian wishes these bright, young stars continued success in their academic underwent chemotherapy. To assist the endeavors. If you see either of these children please take the time to encourage them. family financially, the Anchor Club mem- The youth are our future. bers raised money through the project, and Last issue, The made payments on the student’s account. Abaconian re- They made a presentation of receipts to re- ferred to Lilly flect the payments that had been made, and Higgs (pictured gave them to a family member on behalf of right) as Kel- the student. lie Higgs. We apologize for the error. LILLY Higgs is a bright young student from Hope Town School.

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she has chosen for her career. “We would like to thank Patrick Long Bay School PTA Henrick Theagan spent his work ex- Fetch from the Treasure Cay Hotel, Re- Guides From Page 4 Hosts Second Annual perience month at Yamaha. He stated that sort & Marina, and Chef Noel St. Claude Spring Variety Show his experience has opened his eyes to his from the Spinnaker Restaurant of for all career of choice. He likes working with their assistance. Without them it would not raise funds for the Cancer Society. Ranger By Samantha Evans his hands so this experience was ideal for be possible,” Moss said. “Congratulations Guides are required to enroll in the Gover- The second annual Spring Variety him. While at Yamaha, he serviced boat to Vanessa Jean and Sherika Gibson for nor General Youth Service Award. Show was held at Long Bay School on engines, cleaned boats, learned about basic representing Abaco so well. Keep up the Last year they made jewelry. This the breezy spring evening of March 24 at boat parts and that boats have a lot of small good work.” year the students also made smoothies, 7pm. There were numerous items on the parts which can be confusing. Never-the- cooked Chinese food and made a bulletin program, all of which were delightful. The less, he loved his experience and is excited Students receive board at school. They also discuss topics event started late but once it began the tal- about his career chosen. that affect females. In guiding, girls are ent displayed was undeniably good. The students visited their work sites medals, trophies challenged to use their minds, think for Some of the talent came from Ash- from 1-4pm weekdays. These three are just for sports themselves, make healthy decisions, avoid ton Sawyer who sang a special song that a few of the many students who participate peer pressure and avoid conflict. spoke of hope for a peaceful nation. The in school work-experience programs annu- By Canishka Alexander Guides started at Abaco Central High Long Bay School choir and drama team ally. More than a month after competing School in 2002 and the Ranger Guides performed two dynamic pieces that were in their Inter-House Track & Field Com- started in 2005. The latter currently has 18 so well done that the audience could not Horizons students petition, which took place on February 2 active members. The leader of the Ranger help but give each a standing ovation. and 3, students of S.C. Bootle High School Guides group is Michelle Bailey. They Male and female models from the form government gathered to receive medals and trophies for meet every Friday from 3:10 pm to 4:30 student population worked the runway like their efforts on March 19 at the school. pm at the school. top models showcasing casual fashion from By Samantha Evans Students were ecstatic to receive Europe, Paris, and New York; all of which Election for the first student govern- their rewards for their participation. Huel can be found at Island Girl Boutique. ment at Horizons Academy was held on Moss, principal, said that some of the stu- The stiletto heels worn can all be March 6 at the school. The brainchild for dents were recipients of up to seven med- If you want to see you found at Russell’s Department Store in starting this student government movement als and trophies, and the chimes and ring- story published submit Marsh Harbour. The tiny tots’ models at the school was tenth grader Felix Mun- ing of medals could be heard throughout were also well represented as they modeled roe and eleventh grader Nathan Bootle. the day as students proudly displayed their your stories to casual wear from Muck-A-Mucks. Two political parties were born; Vision in awards around their necks. The Abaconian: Other performers on the program Progression (VIP) and Moving Forward Denise Taylor-McIntosh, the physi- [email protected] were Rapper Patrick, Mr. Carby, Long Bay Together (MFT). cal education teacher, kept the lively cer- School Teacher, Brandon Davis, Akeem VIP organized and launched its cam- emony going in her role as moderator. Adderley, and Lauren “Pineapple.” paign by giving out free candy and t-shirts Moss said that the Tigers House won this Ms. Jacqueline Collie gave a trib- to prospective voters. Next they held a year’s competition; however, he congratu- ute to the late Ms. Jerutha Etienne who rally where they presented their candidates lated all of the athletes. was the PTA Secretary and a devote par- who then gave speeches about their party’s ent for many years. Ms. Collie stated that platform and responded to questions from she played a pivotal role in the school and the students. MFT was a no show for the will be missed. Following the presentation rally so VIP was able to sway the voters. two of her daughters gave a tribute; one This process was followed by elec- in poem form and one in song. The latter tions with 95% voter participation from was done by Long Bay student Tirshantha Kindergarten to Grade 12 along with the Etienne. teachers. The voting public spoke loud and The final segment of the night was clear and VIP was declared the winner. A the modeling of the formal wear all of part of their platform is to develop peer which can be found at Infinity No Limit disciplinary procedures, organize sports Outlet. The vote of thanks was given by days and host fundraisers. PTA President Mona Bain who thanked the To date, they have built a podium and PTA Board and parents for their support. bench for the school and hosted a movie Refreshment were on sale throughout the day as their first fundraiser. The staff of night. Horizons Academy is very proud of the VIP party and commends them for all of Grade Twelve the work they have done so far. Further, they look forward to VIP helping to launch Students Take Part many more firsts at the school in the com- in Job Training ing weeks.

By Samantha Evans Abaco students Abaco Central High School Junior Councilors hard at work. The eight council members Horizons Academy has three grade compete in were accompanied by other student volunteers as they picked up garbage from Abaco 12 students who have been engaged in Central High School all the way to Change Ministries at the end of Murphy Town. work experience for the past two to four National Chef weeks. The purpose of the work experi- competition Green Turtle students visit Prime Minister ence is to expose them to the careers they have expressed interest in. By Canishka Alexander Rolanda Williams began her career The 20th Annual National Young experience at Auskell Medical Center on Chef Competition took place in Nas- March 1 and stated that the exposure has sau on March 14 for junior students and been great. She was able to do some re- on March 15 for seniors. According ceptionist work including answering the to Huel Moss, principal of S.C. Boo- phone, taking appointments, running er- tle High School, two students from the rands and working in the lab where she school entered the competition. learned how to draw blood. She was able Vanessa Jean represented Abaco to speak with the doctors to learn about the well in the junior division and placed requirements to become a physician. Ro- fifth overall. There were 14 competi- landa stated that she is interested in becom- tors in her category. Jean also received ing a pediatrician and decided upon this ca- third place with her rice dish called yel- reer because she loves childredn. low bird, and her flour dish which she The second student is Morana Fer- named Fruity Lootie. til. She spent a month working with Got- In the senior division, Sherika tlieb and Co. Real Estate Office which she Gibson placed second overall out of 14 said was exciting. Most of the work she competitors. Her prizes consisted of a engaged in consisted of office work, scan- $5,000-scholarship, $75 in cash, a knife ning documents, property management, set, a silver medal and a trip to attend a learning how appraisals are done and list- culinary camp at Johnson &Wales Uni- Students from Amy Roberts All Age School on Green Turtle Cay visited Nassau on March ing properties. Morana stated that she has versity in Florida. Gibson’s flour dish 19. While they were there the students paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister at his always been fascinated with house design, was given the name “Blackwood De- office. Above of the students posed along with the Rt. Hon. and chap- staging homes and all details of real estate. light” while her rice was dubbed “Ab- erones. She is sure that real estate is the right area aco Express.” Page 36 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 Church News Women of Zion Zion Baptist Youth Swains to open Pastor at the Evangelistic Church in Knox- Baptist Cathedral ville, Tennessee. They then moved to At- Ministry Features leadership and lanta in 2010 and remained there until they Host Conference Pre-Easter Production development center moved back to Abaco in mid-September By Samantha Evans By Samantha Evans By Samantha Evans 2011. Under the theme “Unleash Me,” the “In the Shadow of the Cross” was the Rev. Mark and Vernelle Swain are Now that the Swains are back on Ab- women of Zion Baptist Cathedral met for name of the Pre-Easter Production held by two Abaconians who have been away from aco they have plans to start the Wellsprings four days of dynamic prayer and impar- Zion Baptist Youth Department on Sun- home for about fourteen years as they took Center for Leadership and Development. tation of knowledge given by powerful day March 25 beginning at 7pm. It was a advantage of an opportunity to pursue de- Their motto is “Advancing the kingdom women in ministry. The services were held packed church as persons from various de- grees abroad through church connections. through Teaching, Training, Mentoring, March 7 to the 11 at 7pm nightly at the nominations were in attendance during this They both attended Covenant Theological Counseling and Church Growth Consult- church. The focus of the conference was season of Lent. The play was written by Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri where ing.” Mr. Swain is also overseeing the on the story of Lazarus. Youth Leader Leroy Thompson who stated Ms. Swain obtained a Master’s Degree in Baraka Church and running his late fa- Wednesday night, which was the that he was inspired to write this script out Theology and a Master’s Degree in Coun- ther’s taxi business. His wife is volunteer- opening night, was set aside just for of his desire to get the youth involved in seling and her husband obtained a Master’s ing at Every Child Counts, works once a prayer and preparation of the sanctuary. the Lent celebration. The drama was dedi- Degree in Theology with a minor in Coun- week at Horizons Academy, and offers On Friday night, the speaker was Pastor cated to those men and women who have seling. mentoring services. Shawnie Strachan of Life Gate Ministries fallen as a result of violence in our land. After four years at the Seminary, Ms. Once they get Wellsprings Center who spoke about the spiritual warfare Before the play began, Pastor Chris- Swain began her career as a Case Man- open they will plan seminars and work- that women face. On Friday evening, the topher Dean gave a brief history lesson on ager and part-time counselor. In 2003, shops for churches and community groups. speaker was Pastor Brenda Archer of Lat- the incidents that took place before Jesus they moved to Memphis Tennessee after The church workshops will be geared to- ter Rain Ministries. She said that what hap- went to the cross. The focus of the play her husband completed his degree. She wards helping churches develop and grow. pened with Lazarus could have only been was a dysfunctional family. The mother worked at Universal Health Services Ado- The vision is to partner with the com- done by God. was the only Christian in the home, the lescent Treatment Facility as a therapist. munity. The counseling services will be On Sunday March 11, two services husband and the wife’s brother were al- She worked with kids with bipolar, trau- provided for at-risk children, therapy for were held and the speaker at both services coholics, the daughter Mary had a drug ma, sexual abuse and other issues. She ob- individuals, groups and parents, camps was Prophetess Tamara Simmons from dealer boyfriend and her son was living a tained her counseling license in Memphis for troubled youth, and counseling for sub- Broken in Worship Ministries out of Nas- dangerous life. while there. stance and drug abuse victims. sau. At the morning service she spoke As the story unfolded, Mary became From 1998 to 2002 Mr. Swain was The leadership services will include, about what it means to be unleashed. She pregnant and moved out of the house with the Pulpit Supply Minister at New Begin- sermon development, strategies for church gave the ladies strategies to use so that her boyfriend. She gave up an eight year ners Community Church. From 2003 to growth, preparing leaders for seminary they can function at their best and protect scholarship for medical school when she 2008, he planned a church in Memphis, and bible college, and provide mediation themselves in the various roles they play as made this decision. Her mother was dis- Tennessee and worked with the Commu- and conflict resolution in leadership. Ad- mothers, wives, women in ministry, and in traught. After years of praying, the mother nity Centers of Memphis which dealt with ditionally, Rev. Swain will offer motiva- their role as women. started to slowly see changes. However, it youth and senior citizens. tional seminars for corporations. They are On Sunday evening at 7pm, she eventually took tragedy to bring both chil- In 2004, he became the Teaching El- also available for school talks and semi- brought a coffin to the service and spoke dren back to God. der in the Presbyterian Churches of Ameri- nars. At Wellsprings Center, the Swains to the women about the process of death, The play was humorous but touched ca. Later he became a church strategist and hope to partner with churches to strengthen burial, and resurrection. Women from on some very serious issues. Not giving up was able to raise over $250,000 through the community. The Swains can be con- churches all over Abaco attended. Praise hope for loved ones was a key message of networking and fundraising. tacted by calling 533-4285 or via email and worship was provided by the Zion Ca- the play. In 2008-2009, he became the Senior [email protected]. thedral Praise Team. April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 37 Politics and Government Busy Day of Crime resident Margaret Sweeting and also for Ministry of Lands and Local Government’s Dundas Town to commence work By Timothy Roberts Administrator, Gary Knowles. on cultural center Saturday, March 24 presented the lo- After the council read the Envi- By Samantha Evans allow boaters to dock at the Center and cal police department with a heavy work- ronmental Impact Assessment and Envi- The Dundas Town Township held a shop the vendors. This work will go out load dealing with criminal matters from ronmental Management Program for the brief meeting on Tuesday March 20, 2012 to tender for two weeks then awarded to armed robbery to assault with a vehicle and Joe’s Cay development and having many at 6:30pm. The focus of the meeting was the person who can best meet the needs as even murder. questions answered by the developer, Mr. the commencement of the work for the Cul- outlined on the plans. Murder Sweeting announced that they approved the tural Center at Ocean View Park. Ocean Any interested contractor can visit At about 2:28pm police received an development as presented. View Park is one of the major landmarks the Local Government Office during nor- anonymous call that there was a male that Council member Michael Albury in Dundas Town and a favorite place for mal working hours to view the plans and to was bleeding in the area of the Road Traf- (who has responsibility for environmental sports and community events. collect the scope of work. At the meeting fic Department. Upon arriving at the scene affairs) reported about the meeting that he In the coming weeks, this landmark Chairman Faron Newbold passed around the Police discovered a 59 year old man, a and two other council members attended will get a much needed facelift. The first the plans so that all members present would resident of the area, bleeding from a stab along with Troy Albury of Save Guana stage of work to be done will be the sea- be able to view it in its entirety. wound to the neck area. Cay Reef Association and Dr. Livingston wall. The construction of this seawall will He was given immediate medical at- Marshall, Senior Vice President of Envi- tention and carried to the Marsh Harbour ronmental and Community Affairs at Bak- Below: the proposed Cultural Center at Ocean View Park in Dundas Town. Contract Government Clinic where he received fur- er’s Bay. work will soon go out to tender so interested persons are invited to view the detailed ther attention; however, at 3:47pm he suc- He said they discussed their concerns plans. cumbed to his wounds. with the reef and that the council will be Police are questioning a man whom seeking the opinion of an independent reef they have in custody and are confident that biologist and will proceed based on their they will successfully wrap up the investi- findings. Baker’s Bay was agreeable to the gation into this murder in a short time. arrangement and said they will act on what Run Down the science reveals. Police officer received a call around Mr. Albury also said that Baker’s 5:45pm indicating that there was an injured Bay agreed to move forward with plans for man lying in the road near a liquor store on a community center and will meet with the Queen Elizabeth Drive. Police responded community and council to discuss it before along with a Doctor from Auskell Medical the end of the year. Baker’s Bay is also Clinic who gave immediate medical assis- considering an incinerator at this time to tance to the young man. The young man deal with garbage rather than to continue had been run over by a vehicle. shipping trash from the island to the main- He was then airlifted to Princess land. Margaret Hospital in Nassau for further The Council received a Memorandum treatment where he is currently in stable of Understanding for the nurse the govern- condition. ment promised for Man-O-War. They were able to take into custody The Hope Town Community Center a male suspect and they feel confident that Committee arranged a meeting to discuss they will bring closure to this matter in plans for the Community Center with resi- short order. dents. They said they have received a size- Armed Robber able donation and are looking at the pos- At about 10:45pm an officer in the sibility of building on property owned by area of the Carnival on Forest Drive heard St. James Methodist Church. what he believed to be a gunshot. Upon in- Plans for an additional building for vestigation he found a local Marsh Harbour the Hope Town School were reviewed and businessman who told him that he had just approved pending review by the Ministry been robbed at gunpoint of his watch by a of Education. lone gunman who fled the scene through a dirt road to the north. CORRECTIONS: The gunman is about five feet and ten inches tall with dark complexion and a In the previous edition of The Abaco- round face. He was dressed in dark clothes nian the report on the Hope Town District and had a cloth over his face. Police are Council stated that PLP Candidate Gary requesting assistance from the community Sawyer said he has record as a lobbyist in their ongoing investigation. who has helped get roads paved and the school expanded in Man-O-War Cay. The Hope Town sentence should have read: Mr. Sawyer shared that he has a record as a lobbyist District Council who has helped get roads paved and the school expanded in Hope Town. By Timothy Roberts Also it was said that the council March 14, 2012 approved the paving of a road by Rob- Paul Thompson, project manager for ert Lowe. It should have stated that the Joe’s Cay, thanked the council for their ap- Council viewed the application favor- proval and pledged to work closely with ably pending written letters of permission the council and community of Hope Town, from nearby property owners concerned. keeping them informed as the project pro- Also after receiving the letters of approval gresses. He said he felt in the long run it from surrounding property owners the ap- would be good for the community. plication will need to be approved by the Mr. Sweeting took time at the begin- Department of Lands and Surveys before ning of the meeting to recognize Anna Al- being able to receive the Council’s official bury for representing her school and the approval. people of Abaco well during the visit of Prince Harry to The Bahamas in March. The councilors also observed a moment of silence for recently deceased Hope Town CURRY’S FOOD STORE Customer docking Homemade bread Complete line of groceries Frozen foods, fresh fruits & vegetables Block & crushed ice Located on the harbour front Green Turtle Cay Ph. 242-365-4171 Fax 365-4072 Page 38 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 Sports Abaco Swimmers at breaststroke, so probably butterfly is my does and F.E.S. Peacocks women’s teams CARIFTA From Page 1 least favorite (it is really HARD!)”. played in the season’s first game. The Tor- Qualify for Miller acknowledges that the compe- nadoes scored 18 points to win the game 2012 Nationals a positive one, and she looks forward to tition is going to be fierce at the CARIFTA leaving the Peacocks to settle with 11 this year's event being held here in The Games, with the very best swimmers from points. By Timothy Roberts Bahamas. all over the Caribbean coming to Nassau Then on March 24, the Tornadoes The Abaco Swim Club traveled to When asked her thoughts on the to attend. To prepare, he has been train- went up against another veteran team – the Nassau with ten children on Friday March upcom- ing hard over the last few weeks with both Lady Sluggers. This time the Tornadoes bit 23 to participate in the SWAT Invitational "I know there ing games, Abaco Swim Club Coaches here locally off more than they could chew. The Lady Meet who all qualified in their age groups is a lot of great she replied and travelling to Nassau on the weekends Sluggers were merciless as they maintained for the upcoming 2012 RBC Nationals. "I know to swim with Coach Andy Knowles, and a 10-point lead on the Tornadoes, who had The swimmers were: Eight and un- competition ... there is a the rest of the CARIFTA Team. not scored any points well into the fourth der boys Maddox Pinder; Eight and under but I feel good lot of great He says "This was a goal of mine, to inning. However, the Tornadoes did their girls, Kiana Hicks, Paxton Albury, Maris- about how much competi- be a part of the Bahamian CARIFTA swim best to make a comeback by scoring three sa Albury; Nine to ten girls Taylor Albury tion coming team, so I am really happy, but I know it points between the bottom of the fourth in- ,Deanna McDonald, Jewel Pinder, Khalea I have trained to swim in is going to be hard work. I just want to ning and the top and bottom of the fifth Richard; Nine to ten boys Trent Albury; for this.” Nassau, but represent the Bahamas well and improve innings. But it was all they would score and eleven to twelve boys, Miller Albury. I feel good on my own personal performance. I am so Coaches, Sara Knowles, Chris Pinder about how much I have trained for this. proud to be a part of this, especially since Please see softball Page 16 and Brenda Sawyer accompanied the group I am ready and hope to get many person- it is being held in Nassau this year." to Nassau and enjoyed the support of many al bests out of this competition. I am so proud parents. “Our parents are all so sup- proud to be able to represent my country Special Olympics torch portive and we thank them for all they do,” again." Women’s teams open run will Ms. Sawyer said. Albury returned home after last Ms. Sawyer said that Maddox Pin- year's Carifta Swimming Championships 2012 softball season raise awareness By Canishka Alexander der, the youngest swimmer the Abaco in Barbados with 5 medals, helping secure The 2012 softball season opened on Swim Club at the meet, after his 50 me- the Bahamas a third place finish. By Canishka Alexander March 17 at Baker’s Field in Cooper’s ter freestyle trial got out of the pool and Government officials on Abaco have Town, and Coach Nigel Bootle, president automatically looked at the time clock for partnered with Every Child Counts staff to Miller Albury of the Abaco Softball Association, was ex- "His Time". “Now that's an athlete, he al- form a committee and organize a torch run Miller Albury, 11-year-old son of Bill cited about what this season will offer. ready knows that his "Time" is what it's all for Abaco’s Special Olympic athletes. The and Victoria Albury, will be swimming up “We’re ready now, and you know about,” she said. He finished second in his torch run, which is scheduled for May 12, to seven events in the upcoming CARIFTA this is the second weekend where only the heat. Trent Albury and Miller Albury also is expected to become an annual event as it Games which will be held April 12-15. ladies have been playing, but this weekend placed first in a number of heats. raises the community’s awareness of Spe- He will be taking part in seven events, that’s coming we will open with our men,” In eight and under Paxton Albury cial Olympics and gives them opportunities which are: he explained. “Softball is back, and it’s up made a qualifying time in the 50 me- to assist the athletes. 50 Meter Back stroke and running in Abaco.” ter backstroke earning her the Academic In attendance at the meeting on 100 Meter Back Stroke According to Bootle, there are eight Award. The Academic Award goes to March 15 were committee members: Ni- 200 Meter Back stroke teams participating in the league – four swimmers eight and under that have a 3.0 cole Denardin, ECC teacher; Sgt. Jocelyn 200 Meter Individual Medley men’s teams and four women’s. On open- or higher grade average and make a quali- 200 Meter Freestyle Medley ing night, the Talk of the Town Torna- Please see Olympics Page 11 fying time in one of the heats. 200 Meter Medley Relay The rules are that they need to only "This was a goal 400 swim this event and not be disqualified Meter Free- in order to swim in RBC Nationals – the of mine ... I am style Med- country’s top swim event. so proud to be a ley There will be another meet after part of this.” Back- CARIFTA but before the RBC Nation- stroke is als – June 14-17 – the club plans to attend his strong sometime near the end of April. “We have stroke, but Freestyle is his favorite stroke. great expectations for our swimmers at When asked which stoke is his least favor- this year's Nationals,” Ms. Sawyer said. ite, Miller says "it a toss-up between but- “They are all working very hard.” terfly and breaststroke. I am getting better

L-R Back row: Sara Knowles (coach), Chris Albury (coach), Brenda Sawyer (coach); 2nd row: Miller Albury, Khalea Richard, Jewel Pinder, Deana McDonald; 3rd row: Trent Albury, Taylor Albury, Paxton Albury, Khiana Hicks, Marissa Albury; Front Center: Maddox Pinder April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 39 More Sports to acquire coaches. So far Denardin has Olympics From Page 10 been head coach with the responsibility of Smith of Community Policing; Wynsome leading the athletes in every sport. It is a Ferguson, manager of the Abaco Tourist daunting task because a soccer team has to Office; Helen Simmons-Johnson, district be formed by April, and shortly after that superintendent of the Dept. of Education; a basketball and track team. Coaches are and Caroline Sawyer. needed for each sport. Denardin said she had spoken ear- Although she receives assistance lier with Inspector Julian Butler, who is from ECC staff members and volunteers, the 2012 international liaison for Special they are still hoping to get more people in- Olympics in The Bahamas, and he gave volved in the sporting events. The Special a breakdown of what happens during the Olympics organization has an online spe- Please see Olympics Page 17

Junior Achievement Sports Day By Mirella Santillo Above: the Abaco Swim Club had a Sunday Fun-Day on March 18. Some of the swimmers and coaches pose with their ribbons. Everyone was a winner that day. Above: Nicole Denardin, ECC teacher; Left: BTC group, CHAT n’ EZ, the overall winner of Sports Day; the advisor is Sgt. Jocelyn Smith of Community Policing; Ms. Santina Sawyer Wynsome Ferguson, manager of the Abaco friends; Ms. Iris Henchell, Ms. Juaneth CHAT n’ EZ beating SWAG for the sec- Tourist Office; Helen Simmons-Johnson, Curry and Ms. Charlotte Collins, advisors ond time. district superintendent of the Dept. of Edu- for the First Caribbean-CIBC’s company, The four groups participated in a cation; and Caroline Sawyer. Some of the had come to support their group. BTC‘s series of short basketball games with the organizers of the Special Olympic torch CHAT n’ EZ and Furniture Plus’ PLUSH winners playing each other for the final. run that is planned. also had a good number of participants. CHAT n’ EZ defeated SOAR in the first The JA Chairman, Stretch Morley orches- game while SWAG won over PLUSH in event. They discussed possible routes, the trated the event and acted as referee in the the second game. number of participants that would be in- basketball games. PLUSH and SOAR competed for the volved and how the route would be sec- The members of four Junior Achieve- Sherlyn McKenzie advisor for third place title in a third game won by tioned out. The route will encompass the ment groups, CHAT n’ EZ (BTC), PLUSH WAVE was the only representative of his SOAR. The final between CHAT n’ EZ communities of Marsh Harbour, Dundas (Furniture Plus), SWAG (SC Bootle) group. BEC’s LIGHTERS never arrived. and SWAG ended with a tight victory for Town and Murphy Town. Denardin added and SOAR (First Caribbean-CIBC), met The competition started with a 4x100m re- BTC’s team. that there will be full participation from at Murphy Town Park in the morning of lay that was won by Chat n’ EZ in front CHAT n’ EZ was the overall winner, ECC with about 80 athletes involved even March 17 to participate in the annual JA of SWAG. The first place in the advisors’ followed by SWAG; PLUSH came in third though all will not be able to participate in sports competition. race went to SWAG followed by PLUSH. position in front of SOAR. the Special Olympics. The SC Bootle High School group PLUSH took the first place in the The points earned during Sports Day Although the event focuses on expo- was well represented with not only stu- egg and spoon race with SOAR in second will be added to the overall points the will sure for Special Olympics, it is also a way dents and advisors but also parents and position. The winner of the sack race was determine the year’s winning company.

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TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT CALL OUR FRIENDLY STAFF AT 367-1304/225-8014 OR FOR EMERGENCIES 458-1234 Page 40 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 More Politics and Government “I have been busy for the past five DNA St Patrick’s years representing you in Abaco and at the fun day grill out national level. This government in the last five years has invested more in Abaco than By Timothy Roberts has been invested during the entire past The Democratic National Alliance 25 years. $200 million has been invested (DNA) for Central and South Abaco held a into South and fun day and grill out on St. Patrick’s Day Central Abaco. “This How has Sandy with the goal of raising money for a worthy government cause or project for South Abaco. point benefited Roscoe Thompson III, candidate for you may ask. A in the last five the DNA Central and South Abaco, said brand-new $105 years has in- Above: Roscoe Thompson III, DNA candi- million gener- that he has cho- Above: Edison Key, MP for Central and date for Central and South Abaco, enjoys ating facility vested more “This sen a different South Abaco, chats with Mrs. Ezra Russell the bouncy castle along with some children has been built route in his fun- in Abaco than during the opening of the FNM’s satellite campaign is during the DNA’s St Patrick’s Day fun day. at Wilson City draising efforts has been in- headquarters in Sandy Point. about the focusing instead which supports Opening of FNM Sandy Point as vested during people of on giving back FNM holds rally to the commu- well as the wid- the entire past South Abaco,” headquarters at er community nity instead of twenty five.” at Marsh Harbour using the money for his campaign. Sandy Point of Abaco and “This campaign is about the people of a new airport headquarters terminal and runway also supports Sandy South Abaco, and meeting their needs,” he By Jennifer Hudson. Point and the South. Everything taking said. “I am doing this for them and for our The Central and South Abaco con- A large crowd of party supporters and place in Marsh Harbour is also for your children and their children.” stituency of the Free National Movement onlookers gathered in the Lowes Pharmacy benefit and these are things you can be re- The event, which started midafter- opened its satellite headquarters in Sandy Plaza on March 15 for the Free National ally grateful for as we move into the 21st noon, was designed to be a fun day for the Point on Saturday, March 24 at 4 pm. A Movement’s Central and South Abaco con- century.” whole family with hamburgers, hotdogs motorcade left the Central and South Ab- stituency headquarters opening. Several Mr. Key stated that he is sure that in and sweets for sale and later grilled steak aco headquarters in Marsh Harbour at 2 prominent government and party members this election the FNM will win North and and chicken dinners. Meanwhile children pm en route to Sandy Point, detouring into were in attendance and delivered remarks. South Central Abaco. “This is your time enjoyed themselves with an assortment of Spring City and Crossing Rocks to greet The Member of Parliament for Central and Sandy Point,” he said. “During the next games and in the bouncing castle. supporters. FNM supporters in their vehi- South Abaco, Edison Key, and the Right five years we will be able to concentrate on A DJ was hired to play the music for cles joined the motorcade at various points Honourable Hubert Ingraham also ad- smaller communities and I am here to do the afternoon and evening providing en- along the route including Cherokee Sound, dressed the crowd before the official ribbon all I can for you.” After officially declar- tertainment for young and old alike with a Casuarina Point and Bahama Palm Shores. cutting. The ribbon was cut by Kathy Key, ing the headquarters open Mr. Key urged wide variety of music. The Sandy Point FNM headquarters, wife of Mr. Key. everyone to make sure that they register The evening was deemed successful housed in the Masonic Recreation Hall, The Master of Ceremonies, David since “it is not long now”. as most tickets were sold and a significant were officially opened by Mr. Edison Key, Wallace guided the evening of speakers and Dur- amount of money was raised to be used Member of Parliament for South Abaco, entertainment. Addressing the large contin- ing a dedica- in the communities in Central and South who stated how delighted he was to be in gent of North Abaconians in the crowd, he “Everything tory prayer by Abaco. beautiful Sandy Point. reminded them “You will not be voting for taking place Deacon Paul an MP, but for a PM.” The invocation was in Marsh Har- Pinder of the brought by Regina Parotti Kennedy and she Sandy Point was followed by a saxophone performance bour is also Church, people of The National Anthem played by Jamal for your ben- were urged to McIntosh. efit and these put their trust Patricia Curry, the vibrant young in God. God’s president of the South Abaco torchbearers, are things you blessing was delivered the welcoming remarks. “Our can be really invoked upon slogan,” she said, referring to the ‘We De- the new head- liver’ campaign slogan, “has been earned.” grateful for” quarters and his She continued on to list several government guidance was projects on and outside of Abaco that have sought for peace been started under the FNM government. to prevail during election time. Everybody Further remarks were brought by was then invited to mix and mingle and Heather Hunt, Howard Johnson and Pak- have fun. The crowd enjoyed socializing, esia Edgecombe, the FNM candidates discussing policies amongst themselves for Marathon, and West and with Mr. Key as well as enjoying hot- Grand Bahama, respectively. They pro- dogs, hamburgers and beverages. A large vided their views about opportunities the group of people turned out to witness the FNM government has provided for young occasion from the youngest Torchbearers Bahamians and the government’s record. to 89-year-old Sandy Point resident Mrs. “You know you don’t like those potholes,” Enza Russell who has been an FNM sup- Ms. Edgecombe remarked, referring to on- porter since its inception and still enjoys going, nationwide infrastructure upgrades coming out to support her party. and the current, poor condition of roads in Marsh Harbour and Central Abaco.

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troducing the Prime Minister. The Rt. The Prime Minister announced the son Key as a “good man,” and a “product FNM From Page 12 Hon. Hubert Ingraham walked through near opening of the Administrative Build- of Abaco.” the crowd towards the stage where he em- ing and claimed the building will become “I understand some here on Abaco After a short break with entertain- braced Mr. Key and turned to the crowd. “the heart of the new Central Abaco Town- are concerned that his work on the national ment by Christian Massive, Hubert Min- He addressed the crowd saying, “We ship which includes the Central Pines level has kept him out of his constituency nis (FNM candidate for Killarney) took the are, I believe, the better party for The Ba- housing subdivision, a new library and the more than you desire,” he said referring stage. He told the crowd that under Hubert hamas.” Playing on the theme of colours, new community hospital.” He said the con- to Mr. Key’s extended trips to Andros and Ingraham The Bahamas was one of only he said, “Colour Red didn’t just come to tract for the new hospital was expected to other Family Islands, “I want you to know four nations in the world to not lay off be signed by the that Edison is pursuing your interests re- civil servants during the recession. Zhi- end of March. gardless to where he may be.” varho Laing, Charles Maynard and Tom- “The Leon- “Abaco my Turnquest ard Thompson is the third “Despite the “Abaco is to- finished up the International largest econo- challenges procession of Airport,” Mr. my in The Ba- day a model of of today, the small island speakers before Ingraham as- hamas,” the K.B. took the sured, “is on Prime Minis- country is sustainable stage to per- budget and on ter said, “It is moving in development form. time.” Behind important that Edison LPIA in Nassau, you are rep- the right ... the best is Key followed Abaco’s termi- resented by direction.” yet to come.” the performance nal will be the competent and by taking the second busiest effective MPs.” He went on to say about stage along with family and supporters. He in the country. Mr. Key, “He is our man.” explained that if you took the last three let- He reminded In reference to the crime problem, the ters of his name you get s-o-n. “So,” he the crowd that Prime Minister talked about fighting a war said, “You have ‘Papa’ in the North and the new airport on two fronts: the recession and the sim- ‘Son’ in the South.” was being con- mering crime and violence in the country. Mr. Key continued addressing the structed by local Mr. Ingraham went on to say, “Despite the crowd, “This is no time for young people Abaco, Abaco [is] red from Sandy Point Cooper’s Town people. challenges of today, the country is moving with no experience who talk foolishness.” and Cherokee Sound to Crown Haven.” Among the current projects the Prime in the right direction.” He remarked on his own political career, He then announced a series of family fun Minister mentioned, he promised that Mr. Ingraham, before ending his saying “My political life is about service.” days, to be called “Red Splash,” that will Marsh Harbour, Dundas Town and Mur- speech, called out the DNA candidate for He continued, “Papa” (referring to the happen across the country starting Easter phy Town will be getting paved black top Central and South Abaco: Roscoe Thomp- Prime Minister) “gave me a job to do: Monday. roads which his constituents in Cooper’s son III. “A vote for Roscoe Thompson is ‘encourage agriculture and feed our own “Abaco is today a model of small Town and Fire Road have enjoyed for a vote for the PLP.” He went on to invite people,’ so that is what I set to do.” He island sustainable development,” Mr. In- years. Mr. Thompson to “come home,” referring warned that, during the contentious po- graham told the crowd, “And in our next Sweeting’s Track, he continued, will to the FNM. litical season, he had “some heavy bomb- term we will further empower Local Gov- be getting improved water service “in Mr. Thompson has since rejected the shells. I’m dangerous.” ernment.” He reassured the crowd, “The short order.” call to abandon the DNA. Mr. Key ended his remarks by in- best is yet to come.” After laying out his vision for Abaco, Mr. Ingraham said that the bell was Mr. Ingraham turned to attack the Opposi- soon “Going to ring-a-ling-a-ling.” Af- tion. He claimed the PLP and its members ter closing his speech he met with fellow do not have Bahamian’s best interests at party members and supporters in front of heart. He cited sales of land in Mayagua- the headquarters’ doors where Ms. Key cut na and warned that he believed the PLP the ribbon to the new office. Government would “stick their hand in the cookie jar.” The PM continued on to praise Edi-

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WWW.BAHAMASHOME.COM Page 42 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012 WWII U Boat warfare off Abaco Eric Troels Wiberg grew up in the Baha- Arena, over 50 feet and skippered cargo for England. Though she was Robert’s boat arrived first and tried to mas, where his father is the longest-serv- by Capt. Sherwin Archer and his son convoy for most of the round trip, as go round the island to the lee, but was ing member of the Consular Corps, having Bobby. The schooner towed them all she approached Abaco the ship was caught in the reef surge. After trying represented Sweden in the islands since of that morning to the rail-head at unescorted and alone. On the 10th of to row away, the exhausted men gave the mid 1960’s. For over 30 years he has Cross Harbour, which led to the log- March she diverted to find survivors up and aimed for shore, trying to bump been reading naval history, particularly ging community of Cornwall. The of the ship Charles Racine, sunk by their way to safety. It worked, and the about shipwrecks. A maritime lawyer and licensed captain who has sailed inn over settlement was described, in language the Italian Finzi north of men landed on the beach, where they 50 countries during four trips around the acceptable at the time, as “a Negro is- Puerto Rico. On the 13th she learned rested in the dark. world, Eric has over 80,000 nautical miles land with only three white families… of the destruction of the Daytonian by The other two boats were not so of seagoing experience under his keel. [they] were quartered in a chapel and another Italian sub, the Tazzoli, east of fortunate. The Third Officer’s boat Read more about Eric and his research at given first aid and bandages by a Negro Abaco, and on its track. Then, on the was overturned in the surf and 5 men www.uboatsbahamas.com. were tossed into the waves and refused to get back on board. The Third Of- By Eric T. Wiberg ficer regained control of the boat and In March 1942, at the opening of made it back outside the surf line, the German and Italian submarine at- while the 5 swimmers stuck out for tacks on the Bahamas of World War shore. Three of them drowned, and II, the Northeast Providence Channel their bodies were not immediately re- and Abaco were the focal point (this covered, however two survived. The would shift to the Windward Passage Third Officer’s boat met up with the later). Eighty percent (4 out of 5) of Chief Mate’s boat and they waited till the Allied merchant seamen buried in sunrise. At that time, Radio Operator the Bahamas are still located on Ab- Alan Heald writes, “…two fishermen aco. Out of 111 patrols to the area, The Athelqueen, pictured above, was an 8,790-ton British molasses tanker en route from came to tow us in – one navigating and over 20 scoured the coast of Abaco; a Liverpool to Port Everglades, Florida. Though usually escorted by a convoy, as she the second steering through the reefs.” approached Abaco she was alone. On March 15 she was hit by a German submarine’s dozen rounded Hole in the Wall Light, At sunrise, Captain Roberts wrote and ten others rounded the island to torpedos and began sinking. The crew of the Athelqueen managed to cripple the sub as she sunk. that he “…looked round the island and the north. Countless others passed be- saw some small boys looking at us, so tween Abaco and Bermuda. Twelve nurse.” Mr. J. W. Roberts of the Aba- 15th of March Captain Robert’s ship I spoke to them and asked if there were ships were sunk near or east of Abaco, co Lumber Company – also a Member took a direct hit from a and many people on the island, at which including the Mamura, Clan Skene, of Parliament – helped to accommo- rapidly began to sink. time they ran away and brought along Tonsbergsfjord, Montevideo, Raphael date the men and arrange for transport When the submarine, under Count the [district] commissioner and the Pa- Semmes, Everalda, Fairport, and Yor- to Nassau aboard the Content S. the Carlo Fecia di Cossato, surfaced, Brit- dre. The commissioner took us up to kmoor. following day. Sadly one of the crew, ish gunner V. Coleman was waiting. the village [Hope Town] and billeted Out of 344 survivors landed in the 57-year-old widower and former miner He managed to fire some erratic shots us in the various houses and sent for a Bahamas, 89, or 25%, came ashore in Olaus Johansen of Tromso, , from the ship’s 4.7-inch gun. This was yacht from Nassau.” Alan Heald wrote either Hope Town or Cross Harbour that on the beach he was “…met by is- to the south. One sub, U-128, came landers and taken to houses where we within 17 miles of Elbow Cay Light. were given food and found a place to Many others used Hole in the Wall as rest. The Methodist minister’s home a navigational aid after Atlantic cross- was swamped by the addition of 20- ings, mostly from . The three odd crew members…”. attacks on Allied merchant ships which Heald continues: “…The island- were closest to Abaco were the O. A. ers couldn’t have been kinder to us…. Knudsen, sunk 65 miles from Abaco The Roman Catholic priest visited us by U-128 on 5 March 1942, the Day- and offered to let our families know we tonian, sunk 115 miles away by the were safe… One islander took me to his Italian submarine Enrico Tazzoli on 13 ‘estate’ to show me his crop of sugar March, and the Athelqueen, also sunk cane and his palm trees. He generously by the Enrico Tazzoli, two days later cuts some cane and a coconut for me to and 80 miles away. As a result, 26,000 eat… A woman islander wove me a hat tons of precious shipping was lost off from some kind of vegetation. The one Abaco’s shores in just a ten-day period. thing that surprised me was seeing a At 11,007 tons, the Norwegian tanker small girl wheeling a pram which con- O. A. Knudsen was the largest tanker tained a recently born baby. …I was sunk in the entire million-square-mile told that this 14 year old was a married Pictured above are Olaus Johansen and his three sons. A crewmember aboard the O. region during the war. It was also the woman and that the baby was hers.” A. Knudesn, Johansen and others were rescued by Capt. Sherwin Archer aboard his first ship sunk in the Bahamas area. A few days later the men were tak- The Daytonian survivors were merchant vessel, the Arena, after the O. A. Knudsen was sunk by an Italian submarine. Afterwards, Johansen remained with the Abaco Lumber Company loggers at the now en to Nassau on the government launch rescued by a Dutch ship – the Rotter- abandoned Cornwall settlement until he passed away. Content S., the same vessel which had dam – a few days after it was sunk. rescued the O. A. Knudsen men less Since the survivors were not taken to was left behind and died amongst the enough to force the submarine into a than ten days before. The British sail- nearby Abaco but to Nassau, this ar- lumbermen. They buried him “on the crash dive. The momentum of the at- ors gave their 3 large lifeboats to the ticle will focus on the landing of sur- spot” and the grave was only recently tacker was such that it could not sub- islanders, who towed them to the ship vivors from the O. A. Knudsen and re-discovered. merge enough before passing beneath while singing a hymn with the line the Athelqueen. The O. A. Knudsen The 32 other Norwegians went the ship. As a result the bow of the sub- “God be with you till we meet again.” was German-built and took an entire on to Nassau where they were met by marine was badly damaged and the tor- In Nassau the men were billeted at the day to sink. During that time Capt. Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Wind- pedo tubes bent. The sub was crippled Lucerne and Rozelda hotels, where the Knut Bringedahl and his men shuttled sor, who was head of the Bahamas for the balance of the patrol. The men Duke of Windsor bought them a beer. back and forth to the ship getting fuel Red Cross in support of her husband, abandoned the sinking Athelqueen. After some recuperation time the for their motor lifeboat and sending formerly King Edward VIII and the Then the sub surfaced again near the Athelqueen sailors were repatriated SOS messages (which the Americans Governor of the colony. Some of them bow, where the guns could not reach to England via Montreal, Canada in received but did not respond to). Just were hospitalized and all but one Cana- it, and shelled the ship 128 times until various convoys. Alan Heald was sunk after midnight on the 7th of March the dian were taken to Florida and thence the ship sank. two more times within two months and 32 survivors in two boats (a dead Brit- to New York where they shipped out All 49 of the men assembled in afterwards moved to a shore job. The ish crewman was left on board) made again. Several of the crew were sunk three boats and made for Elbow Cay, three dead men, Harold Jones, aged it to the base of Hole in the Wall Light on other vessels, and a number of them Abaco, which was roughly 80 miles to 21, William Proctor, 30, and David but wisely refused to cross the reefs at were killed in the war. the west. One man, the Second Engi- W. Firth, 52, are buried behind the night. The Athelqueen was an 8,790- neer, had a broken arm from the tor- berm under cairns of local stones. A Fortunately for them, at 2 am a ton British molasses tanker en route pedo explosion. The boats arrived off monument was recently erected in schooner came out of the dark and from the Liverpool area to Port Ev- Hope Town on the night of 16 and their memory. hailed them. This was possibly the erglades Florida in ballast to load a 17 March at different times. Captain April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 43 Page 44 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012

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Across 1. A big lip and one foot. Down 2. The first editor, straw hat 1. 5 1/2 inch tails 5. Getting to this island takes a hard bargain 3. Wyannie Malone and Crew, God Save the King 6. Hope Town’s nickname 4. Don’t park under these trees 7. Delicious invader 8. These red-neck locals nest in the ground 9. Cay under the Fig Tree 11. Familiar ocean 10. Marsh, Little and Cedar 12. A weather condition; a Regatta winner 14. Largest Bahamian island 13. Abaco’s northernmost settlement, a Haven 16. Treasure Cay’s Top Ten 15.Two on Abaco, red and white 17. Hidden reefs proved fortunate 18. A protected nursery 20. An industrious crop, for twine and rope. 19. Sun, BLANK, and sea 21. Goat skin and cow bells 22.Plaza The Abaconian is located in. 23.Local scholarships 24. Editor’s university- The ______Bulldawgs April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 45 More Sports players and parents. Part proceeds went Softball From Page 10 toward the Eleuthera trip while the remain- ing portion will go toward the May tourna- as the Lady Sluggers were shut down the ment that will be held on Abaco. game with a score of 10-3. There were also several meetings Lady Sluggers Pitcher Rhonda Eldon held, and during the meeting on March 26, said that the team did well in their first elections were held for positions needing to game despite their lack of practice. How- be filled. George Mills remains the presi- ever, she anticipated that they would “be dent of the All Abaco Little League Base- more than ready” as they prepared to face ball Association along with Elvis Curry as the Tornadoes again on March31. vice president, and Charmica Curry as the Bootle said a men’s game between association’s secretary. Newly elected of- the Bulldogs and New Vision would take ficers include: Telanna Newbold, assistant place on March 30 at Baker’s Field as well secretary; Marilyn Innocent, treasurer; as a game between female players of the Tammy Albury, assistant treasurer; and R.J. Runners and F.E.S. Peacocks teams Theresa Albury, chaplain. on April 1 at 4 p.m. in Cooper’s Town. No games were scheduled during April 6-8 in observance of Good Friday and Easter. The games resume on April 13 with Olympics From Page 11 a double header at Baker’s Field. The first game takes place between the Tornadoes cial training course that is administered by and F.E.S. Peacocks at 8 p.m.; and in the the University of West Virginia at a cost Above and Left: final game, the Bulldogs face the Destroy- of $35 for those interested in becoming Little leaguers ers at 10 p.m. On April 14, the R.J. Run- coaches. practicing and ners compete against the Lady Sluggers, “Anyone can be involved, and it at play. Thanks and the Destroyers take on the D & R Slug- would just be like an afterschool thing to the communi- gers at the Murphy Town Park. The R.J. or on weekends to get these teams a little ty’s support, the Runners and the F.E.S. Peacocks play at 4 more refined,” Denardin said. “The kids fundraisers held p.m. at Baker’s Field on April 15. are definitely naturally gifted in a lot of ways, and they are doing well, but we in March have would definitely be interested in anybody greatly assisted who could coach.” the teams. Little League Baseball Last year, Denardin and three of players prepare for the students were privileged to attend the Special Olympics World Summer Games Eleuthera tournament in Athens, . Tyler Davis, Ash- well Murray, Deangela Murray competed By Canishka Alexander among 7,000 athletes from 190 countries, In the past several weeks, the All and returned with a number of medals for Abaco Little League Baseball Association their noteworthy achievements. has been hosting a series of fundraisers to assist their players with travel expenses for upcoming tournaments in April and May. As a result, the “Twin’s Plumbing” Mar- lins team will head to Eleuthera from April MUST SELL 13-16. See news happening? ∗ ∗ Great Guana Cay Thanks to the community’s support, Call The Abaconian: Colonial style commerical building the fundraisers held in March have greatly known as Art Cafe situate in the vicin- assisted the teams. The association mem- 367-3200 ity of the public dock in the settlement bers provided food and drinks, bouncing of Guana Cay. 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A real gutsy lady Trained in Scotland, she came to First Anniversary for The Bahamas in 1963 and served at Prin- Press Release cess Margaret Hospital in Nassau for nine Soup Kitchen By Lee Pinder years, then served as the Government MINISTER OF 76 year old retired Government Nurse Nurse on Grand Cay for many years. She By Lee Pinder and full-time Organist at Epworth Chapel THE ENVIRONMENT and her husband, Marinus, bought a home Epworth Methodist Church and the in Cherokee Sound, Margaret Schutemak- CLAIM OVER OFFSHORE DRILL- and moved to Little Cherokee in 1987 ladies of the congregation celebrate their er, road her three-wheeled bicycle in the ING and she has been here for the people of first years anniversary of delivering a Cherokee Community Clinic Walk/Bike Nassau: The Minister of The Envi- Cherokee whenever there was an accident meals to the elderly and shut-ins of Chero- A Thon on February 25 and managed to ronment today reiterated the Government or emergency (but, not as a Government kee. Each month they prepared and deliv- come over the finish line in 1 hr. and 15 of The The Bahamas’ position with respect employee, but rather as a good neigh- ered meals to the residents regardless of min. for the 6.8 mile course. She managed to oil exploration and exploitation within bor). Needless to say, all of Cherokee was the person or perons religious affiliation in to snag two trophies, one for first place in the territorial waters of The Bahamas. rooting for Ms. Margaret to complete the the community. Sometimes it is hot soup her age category and one for raising $700 The Minister advises that, notwith- course. or a casserole containing meat or fish, and in sponsorships. standing the pressure of commercial in- Ms. Margaret is now a widow, a once even a fresh fruit salad. Luckily, she was first on the scene terests, the same rationale which led the loyal church attendee, conducts Tuesday The elderly look forward to seeing for the first of three minor accidents in the Government to impose the moratorium on night Bible Study and has assisted with the ladies knock at their door and welcome race where a young man (10 years old) fell oil exploration exists today. the Kid’s Korner program over the years them each month with a smile and appreci- off his bicycle which resulted in a skinned Prior to even considering drilling in besides playing the church organ for any ate the few minutes of greeting and conver- elbow. Obviously, she was unable to ad- our waters, The Bahamas seeks to have the occasion. She has one daughter living in sation, possibly their first or only contact minister first-aid, but was able to calm following comprehensive and robust provi- North Carolina and is well loved and re- of the day and the ladies enjoy seeing them his fears and got him quickly back to his sions in place: spected in Cherokee and will also be here as well and being able to visit, if only for Grandfather, who was also in the race, and a few minutes. for the people of Cherokee once our Clinic Environmental Policy transferred to the paramedic which was The minister of the church, Reverend is completed. Safety Policy close by to be patched up. Marie Neilly saw this need in our commu- Tax Policy There were two other accidents, one nity and helped to set it up as an out-reach Revenue Policy involving a skinned knee (by a gentleman ministry and saw it as a way for the church Training and Employment Policy who admitted he was watching the girls in- to do something good within the communi- Contingency Plans stead of the road) and few bruises and a ty. Many are unable to attend church any- Insurance Requirement and Standards bump on the head by one of the bikers who more and today’s elderly do not receive as Decommissioning Policy and Stan- fell off at the half-way point. However, much attention by their family and friends dards all three accident victims went on to finish as in years gone by and they are extremely the race. Even though Ms. Margaret can grateful. Further, consideration would not be be seen peddling around Cherokee streets The Soup Kitchen is run by the finalised without opportunities for wide almost any day of the week, she does suf- church ladies, but it is also supported and public dialogue. fer with a bad ankle and her daily jaunts sponsored by generous donations from are probably not more than a short distance church members, individuals and various THE MORATORIUM, WHICH from her front door. We feel she was very Above: Margaret Schutemaker rides her businessesmen in the greater Abaco com- BINDS ALL INTERESTED PARTIES, courageous to attempt this race, but she ob- three-wheeler on the Feb 25 Cherokee munity for which we are all very grateful. AFFORDS GOVERNMENT THE OP- viously holds a special place in herheart for Clinic fundraiser. She won two trophies, The ladies vow to continue this la- PORTUNITY TO PROPERLY PREPARE efforts to bring a New Clinic to Cherokee one for first in her age category and the bour of love for as long as there is a need FOR THE FUTURE. and wanted to do her part. other for raising $700 in sponsorships for or as long as they feel they can make a END the new clinic. difference.

The Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation, in conjunction with the Inter-Development Bank, is in the process of finalizing a proposal for the Revitalization of the Sponging Industry in The Bahamas. All Persons interested in being involved in the Project are asked to register with BAIC in Nassau and the Family Islands or with the Island Administrator.

BAIC Marsh Harbour Office: (242) 367-0066 April 1, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 47 National News Courtesy of The Nassau Guardian

Govt gets outside Leader Perry Christie has declared that his implemented and reinforced by the Royal ply asked". party is the only party with an effective Bahamas Police Force led by Commission- At a time when we're debating and help in crime fight plan to fight crime, while Ingraham has er of Police Ellison Greenslade. discussing the passage of freedom of in- said the Free National Movement has the Turnquest said, “The aim is to leave formation, the minister pointed out he had By Candia Dames leadership needed to address the problem. no stone unturned and fine-tune efforts de- never received a single request concerning The government announced March The statement released yesterday signed at rooting out crime and ensuring oil drilling activities form his political ri- 26 that it will hold talks with former New said, “The Government of The Bahamas The Bahamas remains a safe haven for all vals. York City Police Commissioner William takes crime very seriously and is relent- its citizens and visitors alike. Last week, the Bahamas Petroleum Bratton as it explores all avenues in its lessly pursuing bold solutions to curb “Our lawful and peaceful way of life Company (BPC) told Guardian Business fight against crime. crime and maintain our peaceful way of must and will be preserved.” that it has not contracted an oil rig for ex- “We will show no tolerance and we life in The Bahamas. ploratory drilling in The Bahamas. The will not rest until the scourge of crime is “Crime is a social issue the govern- statement was followed by a declaration eliminated from our society,” said Prime ment is determined to solve by any neces- from the Chinese Embassy, which moved Minister Hubert Ingraham in a statement. sary legal means. To that end, the govern- to dispel notions that it was in negotiations That statement also noted that, “Un- ment is involving all elements of society with BPC and the government to gain an der New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, Earl Deveaux slams oil and incorporating all qualified advice.” oil drilling contract. The People's Repub- Mr. Bratton implemented a no tolerance The statement said that in addition drilling critics lic of China insisted it has not entered into policy to ensure that petty crime does not to numerous initiatives to fight crime, in- By Jeffrey Todd these discussions. lead to an overall escalation of criminal be- cluding reforming, increasing and equip- The minister of the environment The statements were in response to havior. ping the Royal Bahamas Police Force, and slammed the Democratic National Alli- mounting concerns and accusations from “He also increased the diversity of passing a very strong anti-crime legislative ance (DNA) and other stakeholders con- the DNA and Bahamian public that the the police force to reflect the demographic package, the government invited Bratton cerning recent accusations on oil drilling government was actively engaged in ne- makeup of the cities in question, as well for discussions. in The Bahamas. gotiations with oil drilling companies and as discouraging police corruption, acting Bratton is chairman of Kroll, a New Earl Deveaux told the House of As- information was being withheld from the tough on gangs and involving law-abiding York based risk consultancy. sembly yesterday that accusing companies general public. elements of the society in crime preven- A former police chief, he became and elected members of Parliament "of To illustrate his commitment to trans- tion.” renowned for his successful contributions doing things they are not doing" was un- parency, Deveaux further referenced the The statement said the “exploratory to solving crime issues in much tougher necessary, and could have been avoided if catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico visit” by Bratton will include meetings jurisdictions, such as New York and Los the proper channels were followed. in April 2010. with government officials and the police Angeles, the statement noted. The declaration came as the House "We provided weekly updates on the force. There will be a brief press statement Minister of National SecurityTommy of Assembly passed a historic Freedom possible of impact of oil in The Bahamas. at 2:45 p.m. at the police headquarters. Turnquest said, “The government is look- of Information (FOI) bill that promises to We had three trips to Cay Sal to inform During its current administration, the ing at all avenues to boost its crime fighting give everyday Bahamians the right to ac- the Bahamian people on the likely impact government has battled a sharp increase in plan, incorporating elements from people cess information held by government and should it hit our waters and shores," he violent crime with four murder records re- and organizations such as Mr. Bratton, its agencies, such as the Bahamas Electric- said. corded in the last five years. who have real life expertise in reversing ity Company (BEC), Water and Sewerage The minster also highlighted a photo- On the campaign trail, crime is a key crime escalation in very tough locations.” Corporation (WSC) and the National In- graphic journal of Cay Sal, Bimini, Andros issue for all parties. The statement added that any such in- surance Board (NIB). and Ocean Cay, and a report done by the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) formation that is rendered useful will be Deveaux said the result of making Living Oceans Foundation. such allegations required "a defense from "All of the information was public a friendly government, a response from and for the asking," he said. the company, when at all times the infor- OCEAN BLUE PROPERTIES Please see Drilling Page 20 mation was available to anyone who sim- Sales, Rentals and Property Management Member B.R.E.A. G.P.O. Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas Cherokee Food Fair Telephone 1-561-283-3781 • Telephone/Fax 1-242-365-4636 Groceries - All you need & more! E-mail: [email protected] • www.oceanblueproperties.com Fruit & Vegetables ON GREEN TURTLE CAY: Canned Goods Dairy Products - Frozen Foods • UNDER CONTRACT One acre with 85’ beachfront on gorgeous Bight O Bay Phone or Fax : 366-2022 • NEW PRICE REDUCTION! Three spacious bedrooms, two bath waterfront furnished Mon. - Fri. 7:30am - 6pm l Sat 7:30am-7pm home on Sea of Abaco. Stunning sunsets. High elevation. A/C throughout. W/D. Open The Place to be is Cherokee! plan. Large garage/workshop. New golf cart parking bay. New 300 ft. screened in porch. Golf cart and Isuzu included. Swimming dock and boat dock with lift. $1.2 million

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The carnival is in town. Children and adults of all ages have been attending the grounds next to Central Abaco Primary School. The one price to ride all you want is $15 and does not include admission. This price is also only good from Monday to Friday. Ms. Hitchcock wants patrons to remember that they must adhere to the weight and height stipulation of the rides. The carnival is open Monday to Friday 5 pm to 11 pm and on Saturday and Sundays from 3pm until. Admission for adults is $3.00 and $1.00 for children.

Drilling From Page 19 Deveaux went on to detail other as- it delivers on its intended purpose," Pinder contrary to the "public interest". pects of the FOI bill, including the hiring told the House of Assembly. "But what is the public interest?" he of an information commissioner to handle The representative for Elizabeth said asked. "In my opinion, the term public inquiries for information. He said the mea- the current bill is "based almost entirely" interest should be defined, demonstrating Have news or an sures promote openness, protect whistle on similar legislation in the Cayman Is- more objectivity in an otherwise murky blowers and encourages organizations to lands, saying "we do not want to legislate statement." event you want to maintain records. for ourselves". Logistics and actually dealing with Ryan Pinder, the representative for He expressed concerns over whether requests are another concern, the Elizabeth share with The Aba- Elizabeth, praised the general concept be- elements of the bill would be incompatible representative noted, as each agency will conian? Email us: hind the FOI, but criticized some of the with The Bahamas, and noted that no clear likely require an information officer or a [email protected] "murky" provisions. timeline has even been given for its imple- defined process to deliver responses within He also slammed the FNM's failure mentation. the required 30 day period. to seek general consultation on such a land- In particular, Pinder highlighted the The current FOI bill does not ad- mark piece of legislation. inclusion of the Official Secrets Act that equately lay out this approach, he said. "The issue of this bill should tran- essentially overrides the FOI bill. scend political parties. It is a piece of legis- The act, he said, allows government lation that is vitally important to make sure agencies to deny any requests that may be

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Horticultural Society with variegated leaves, some with plain leaves for example. Collectors often tend SMYC organizes St Patricks Day parade meeting about to collect only one species because it com- succulents and cacti prises so many types of plants. Ms. Cadman spoke very enthusiasti- By Mirella Santillo cally of her hobby, stating that she started The March 12 meeting of the Baha- with one cactus offered by her grandmoth- mas Horticultural Society-Abaco Branch er a long time ago and has now a green- was about cacti and succulents. It took the house and a garden full of succulents. members away from Marsh Harbour to Ba- When speaking about caring for suc- hama Palm Shores. The home of Mr. and culents, she first said she wanted to dispel Mrs. Chamie, a peaceful place surrounded a couple of myths: that succulents did not by trees and facing the beautiful ocean need water and that they were resistant to beach, was the venue. pests and diseases. Succulents can support Approximately thirty people gath- drought but they do need some water, if ered to hear Ms. Katherine Cadman talk not too much, she said. They do need some passionately about both the thorny plants attention too, as they could be attacked by The Strawberry Monkey Yacht Club organized a fun St Patricks day walk in Marsh and the thick leaves ones that form the scales and fertilizing them now and again Harbour. Starting around Memorial Park the eager participants marched through the cacti-succulent family. (Note that Cacti will promote better growth and flowering. streets of Marsh Harbour in bright green clothing and costumes. are succulents, but not all succulents are Although they grow slowly, they can be Cacti.) Ms. Cadman made her presenta- propagated very easily. Most of them do as tion in front of a table loaded with plants well in ground (in a sandy soil) as they do that she had brought with her form Nassau in pots but Ms. Cadman said she prefers to BEC repairs downed electric and that she sometimes picked up to dem- grow hers in pots. onstrate a point. She explained how that Among the plants she brought for poles in Blackwood type of plants had evolved to sustain long sale, that were grabbed by avid buyers as period of drought: developing thick leaves soon as the presentation was over, were that would retain water in the case of suc- Gymnocalyciums, Hydnophytums, sev- culents or replacing the leaves with thorns eral types of Gastevias and Haworthias and in the case of cacti to reduce evaporation. various types of Aloe. Some will even drop their leaves altogether The meeting ended with the plants during dry times. auction which as usual was quite successful She said that people (she admitted be- with Mr. Jack Hardy the perfect auction- ing one of them) start collecting succulents eer, driving the prices up without anyone because they are usually attracted by the realizing what was happening. diversity they offer. They can be found all On March 19 an overburdened truck driving through the settlement of Blackwood caught over the place, not just in deserts, she said. a low hanging line and tore two power poles down. This resulted in an island-wide out- Succulents can be found in mountainous Looking to advertise? Call tage until the situation could be contained. Above: BEC workers diligently working on areas, as well as along beaches. Their ap- us at 367-3200 the downed lines. pearance is also very varied. Two plants of the same species can look different, some

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Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $10 RENTAL HOUSES AND PROPERTY & HOUSES PROPERTY & HOUSES Picture and 4 lines $25 Additional lines at $2 per line APARTMENTS FOR SALE FOR SALE Call 242-367-3200 Fax 242-367-3677 Marsh Harbour, Sky Developers 2 bed/1 Bahama Palm Shores, lot for sale, 100’ x Email: [email protected] bath, furnished, with A/C, washer and drier, 150’, at main entrance, water well complete water included, $1100/mo. Call Mrs. Green at and ready for BEC. $36,000. Call 458-1144 RENTAL HOUSES AND 367-2660 Cherokee Hill Top, lot # 16, approximately APARTMENTS Marsh Harbour, Gov Sub apt, 2 bed/2 bath, 10,000 square feet. Call 357-6883 Casuarina Point, tastefully furnished 3 bed 2 central A/C, newly renovated, fully furnished. bath house, central air, beach views, 15 mins Serious inquiries call 9-5 367-2951 or 577- Elbow Cay’s Best Houses and Land, rentals Treasure Cay - Canal front property with 111’ from Marsh Harb. $1,100/mon. Ph. 367-2431 5086 after 5 p.m and sales. Hope Town Hideaways. Call 242- dock, boat lift, davits, & cleaning station. RE- 366-0224 or fax 242-366-0434. On the internet DUCED TO $349,000. Call 305-245-6043 or Great Cistern, 3 bed, 2 bath fully furnished, Marsh Harbour, Cozy island home, 3 br/2 at www.hopetown.com [email protected] turnkey home. First, last & security dep. bath, 1500sf fully furnished just bring your $2200 pm. Call after 5:30pm 367-2835 clothes, master suite with bonus room, water- Elbow Cay’s only private gated community, Treasure Cay- Beach Villa #646. Near Beach, views, pool, great location on Pelican Shores, Marnies Landing. Elevated 1/2 acre parcel. pool, marina, & stores. 3 BR – 2 BA, complete Great Cistern, 2 bed, 1 bath, fully furnished avail imed., nonsmoking home, Short or long Includes building plans, underground utilities remodel in 2008, 50% bigger, $330,000 Net to home, with access to beach. $1,100/month. term lease $1800 monthly 561-694-0443 and private boat slip. Fantastic views of Sea of seller. Brokers welcome. View and contact at Call 475-4848 Abaco & ocean. About 100 yard walk to the www.blueskyabaco.com beach. Excellent opportunity at $389,000. Pos- Guana Cay, 2 bed, 1 bath apt, fully furnished Treasure Cay Lot, one block from beach. Ex- sible owner financing. 941-928-2187 & equipped. $1,100/mo. Also available by the cellent Buy. Call 225-3211 week. Call 904-982-2762 Great Guana Cay, 3 interior lots & 1 water- Treasure Cay, residential in-land lot, with ca- front lot along with 3 bed, 2 bath house over- Hope Town, Specialist. A collection of upscale nal view. $49,000. Call 242-427-0965 homes with pools, private docks, etc., ideal looking ocean and bay, includes one dock slip. for special occasions, reunions, honeymoons. Asking $575,000 for all four lots and house. Hope Town Hideaways 242-366-0224 or ALSO 3 additional interior lots for sale 50% WANTED TO BUY off. Call 242-475-2479, 850-932-3770 or e- www.hopetown.com Wanted to Buy: Commercial Properties or mail: [email protected] for further Acreage in Abaco. Fast CASH buyer. Send details location and asking price to Marsh Harbour, Spacious 2 bd/2 ba, fully fur- Hope Town, North End, last remaining un- AbacoLand@hotmail. com. nished exec apt overlooking the harbour. Seek- developed bay side beach front lot. $425,000. ing annual lease. Serious enquires contact iggy- Call 366-0707 or email jandkoakes@gmail. [email protected], 367-3596 or 561-628-7946 com Lubbers Quarters, new waterfront 3 bed, 3 Marsh Harbour, 1,200 sq. ft. 2 bed, 2 bath, Buying? Selling? bath home w/2 kitchens. Visit www.abacowa- fully furnished, washer & dryer, A/C, harbour terfronthome.com or call 366-3147 Need Qualified Help? views, near restaurants. $1,250/mo. Call 376- 2252 Marsh Harbour, 4,000 sq. ft. triplex for Want more business? sale with harbour view. Near Boat Harbour. Marsh Harbour, Cove Estates, 1 bed, 1 A low cost ad like this $495,000. Call 376-2252 Marsh Harbour, The Crossing, luxurious 3 bath, fully furnished apt. $800/month. Call can bring fast results bed, 2 bath apartment now available for rent 475-4848 Call 367-3200 Fax 367-3677 with pool, dock, cable & internet. Please call Marsh Harbour, Sweeting Village, 1 bed, 1 367-5454 or 577-0277 bath apt for rent. Call Amos at 367-3965 or 359-6684 Page 50 Section A The Abaconian April 1, 2012

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Minimum for 3 lines in one issue $10 VEHICLES FOR SALE BOATS AND MARINE BOATS AND MARINE Picture and 4 lines $25 ITEMS FOR SALE Additional lines at $2 per line ITEMS FOR SALE Call 242-367-3200 Fax 242-367-3677 Email: [email protected] COURSES Learn Haitian, Spanish or French, Fast and easy, using the latest methods in language ac- quisition. Register now. Tuition $150. Call 17’ Mitzi Skiff, 2006, white bone fishing Ritchie Eyma at 426-9841 or 225-0374 2007 Chevy Malibu, clean title, excellent run- ning condition. Serious enquiries only. Call boat. 40HP Yamaha engine, automatic bilge 475-9947 pump, anchor & fishing pole. Ready to work. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE $12,000. Call 242-393-6054 or 242-433-6735 Double Glass Door Freezer, turbo air, excel- 18.5’ Albury Brothers, with 115 Etac - ask- lent condition, model TGF-4F. $3,950. Call ing $22,000. Call 365-6086 8:00am - 12:00pm 577-2065 or 366-2065 and 1:00 pm - 5:00pm.

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APRIL 1, 2012