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Dr Nottage to ‘launch leadership campaign during PLP convention’

By PAUL G Christian Council TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter pturnquest@ tribunemedia.net

UNLIKE his colleagues PLP MP for Bain and Grant’s Town Dr Bernard Nottage is reportedly set to launch his campaign for the leadership of the party not months before the conven- tion, but rather during the party’s convention in Octo- in rape law feud ber of this year. With two candidates already declaring their interest in the deputy lead- Former president SEE page eight

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A FEUD has broken out Methodist Church and the m i within the Bahamas Christian Seventh-Day Adventist T Council over the position tak- Church had already expressed en by leader Rev Patrick Paul their support for governmen- on the proposed amendment t's proposal. to outlaw marital rape. Bishop Hall, who presided Former Council president over the Christian Council in and outspoken social activist 1999 and 2000, expressed his Bishop Simeon Hall released disappointment at the sus- a statement yesterday criticis- pected failure of council lead- ing the organisation for its ers to consult others before apparent failure to seek con- taking a controversial stance sensus on the issue. on marital rape and creating a The Christian Council, the division both within the organ- largest religious federation in isation and the Church. the country, expressed its In a statement released to rejection of government's attempt to make it illegal for a SEE page eight Concerns raised over recent 30-YEAR-OLD Jamar approvals of crown land Munnings leaving court yesterday. By PAUL G TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter [email protected] By NATARIO McKENZIE Claim that turtle ban will turn PM weighs in Tribune Staff AS THE House of Assembly’s Select Committee continues Reporter its work looking into the disposition of all crown land grants, nmckenzie@ Bahamians into ‘criminals’ on student sex concerns have been raised over recent approvals issued since tribunemedia.net August and whether or not a new “transparent” system has tru- By TANEKA THOMPSON according to those who oppose clause addition to ly been implemented at the Department of Lands and Surveys. Tribune Staff Reporter the ban. A MAN was remand- [email protected] On July 20, Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham pledged his gov- Opponents argue that by ed to Her Majesty’s removing the option for impov- teachers contract SEE page eight Prison yesterday after RECENTLY implemented erished residents of the family being arraigned in Mag- regulations that placed a ban islands to occasionally eat turtle By DENISE MAYCOCK istrate’s Court on a mur- Tribune Freeport Reporter on the harvesting and sale of meat government also will be [email protected] der charge. turtles will turn hard-working Police have charged Bahamians into "criminals," SEE page eight 30-year-old Jamar Atiba FREEPORT – Prime Minis- Munnings with the mur- ter Hubert Ingraham has Minister approves strike weighed in on the debate over der of Mario Rahming. the student sex clause that gov- Munnings, who is rep- ernment wants to attach to the resented by attorney vote for the GBPA union contract of teachers. Stanley Rolle, is accused By DENISE MAYCOCK Mr Ingraham noted that gov- of intentionally causing Tribune Freeport Reporter ernment has asked all teachers Mr Rahming’s death on [email protected] to acknowledge in writing that Saturday, August 29. they understand his adminis- Appearing before Chief FREEPORT - Labour Minister Dion tration’s zero tolerance stance Magistrate Roger on child molestation. He also Gomez in Court One, Foulkes has approved a strike vote for the acknowledged that the Bank Lane, he was not Grand Bahama Port Authority Workers Bahamas Union of Teachers required to enter a plea Union, which is calling for the reinstate- has asked its members not to to the murder charge. ment of two union shop stewards at the sign the clause, but said this is Grand Bahama Shipyard. of no importance. SEE page eight Mr Foulkes told the media in Grand SEE page eight DION FOULKES SEE page eight

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PAGE 2, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 THE TRIBUNE

LOCAL NEWS Are unions serving their purpose?

MICHAEL SAUNDERS

HILLWOOD SMITH MRS ROLLE MICHAEL THOMPSON MINISTRY EMPLOYEE M FERGUSON

on proactive solutions instead giving about the union and the Michael Saunders, 51, of just reactive, I think a lot of bank accounts — that should- Attorney STREET confusion could be avoided. n't be happening.” "Not at this stage because Sometimes the personal aspi- they seem embroiled in inter- rations of union executives Russ Owens, 50, nal disputes. When these conflict with their duties." Trucking Industry TALK things happen the needs and desires of the workers are not Hillwood Smith, 29, "I'm self-employed so I don't being addressed." unemployed have any first-hand experience in any union, but from what "I personally believe that a I've seen basically unions M. Ferguson, 35, union is like a double-edged suck. They make me ashamed JACINTHA CHARLTON Dept. of the Auditor General OR the past few weeks there has been sword. They are based on and they should be "I've witnessed one incident great ideals built to protect embarassed simply because quite a bit of disagreements in various where I really don't feel as and support its members, they can't seem to get it unions. In the wake of controversy though they represented the securing them jobs or bene- together. They can't sit down spawned by the new sex clause for workers at all. I really can't fits. At times though I find to a table and come to any Fteachers and another round of hotel layoffs, The speak unequivocally, but I feel their methods bordering on amicable agreement on any- that in certain scenarios the the extreme, too often when- thing and that's bad for the Tribune took to the streets yesterday to find out unions discourage civil meet- ever there is a problem a lot of entire country, all the in-house how Bahamians feel about unions. Are they real- ings and encourage extremi- unions immediately resort to fighting is ridiculous." ly serving their purpose, and representing the ties like sick-outs, not taking the sick-out tactic. I think that workers? everything into consideration. there should be some com- Ministry of Works If greater emphasis is placed mon ground, as union leaders Employee (Physical Plant) they should be able to orches- trate negotiations in a "I am not happy with union reserved manner." politics at this time. My rea- sons being our union had told Mrs. Rolle, PMH employee us that we will receive funds during the month of October, "I must admit I am a little right now feedback from our disappointed with unions at representatives is looking as the moment. It seems as if this will be put off even fur- though, with the current state ther. So basically we are just of economy, fees are only being put on the back burn- going up and with no real er. We haven't received any increase to the amount of ben- salary increments so we're efits engendered. I would have doing all the work and not get- hoped that seeing as there is ting paid for it." no coverage increase, they would have waited until work- Jacintha Charlton, 49, ers received their salary Bus No. 286 increases. Prices are going up everywhere, but our wages are "A lot of people are losing staying the same, sometimes their jobs and as representa- I just don't feel as though the tives of the workers they unions share our common should be giving some kind of interest." response or call to action- and quite frankly at this time Michael Thompson, 58 it appears as if they're doing nothing. “I think just by looking at “With the global economy in what's going on with the Hotel this state, every action is cru- Union, they're not being rep- cial and they should be doing resented properly. I mean just more to represent the people look at what excuses they’re and fulfil their commitment." Govt ‘at least a month away’ from decision on change to gambling laws

By ALISON LOWE Tribune Staff Reporter [email protected]

TOURISM stakeholders keen for “radical change” to the nation’s gambling laws and regu- lations will have to wait at least a month longer to find out if gov- ernment is likely to implement its recommendations, according to Tourism Minister Vincent Van- derpool-Wallace. VANDERPOOL-WALLACE A committee comprised of peo- ple from the tourism industry and government officials formed to review the proposals put forward by the Bahamas Hotel Association in conjunction with the Casino Association in early April this year was initially scheduled to report back by the end of August. But yesterday Mr Vanderpool-Wallace said that the intervening distraction of the Miss Universe Pageant, along with vacations taken by some of the Committee’s members, now leads him to believe it will likely not make its views known before the end of this month. The committee was formed after the BHA made a presentation to Government earlier this year that called for a major overhaul of the regulatory framework governing the casino industry, considered signficantly outdated by most tourism stakeholders, including Mr Sands, Kerzner International (Bahamas) President George Markantonis and Baha Mar CEO Sarkis Izmirlian. Mr Sands told The Tribune in March 2009 that “radical change” was needed soon if The Bahamas is to maintain a competitive edge against other popular gaming destinations — in particular, Florida, which this Summer changed its laws to facilitate an all-out expansion of gaming in the nearby State as a means of raising much needed revenue in tough times. Among the recommendations made to the Government by the BHA at that time were that a wider variety of people in The Bahamas be allowed to gamble, that different types of games be permitted and that regulations that slow the pace of business in Bahamian casinos be adjusted. Yesterday Gaming Board Secretary Bernard K Bonamy said his department has already reported back to Government on the pro- posals and suggested that by and large it would not stand in the way of their implementation. He said that as far as the Gaming Board is concerned, it is now up to the Minister of Tourism whether the recommendations made by tourism stakeholders be implemented. “There are some things which we could do but there are some things which depend on the Minister relaxing the rules,” he said. Insofar as the recommendation that a wider variety of people be allowed to gamble, Mr Bonamy said “that’s again with the minis- ter.” He said the Gaming Board has “no opinion on it.” Meanwhile, the Secretary said the Gaming Board is not against allowing the introduction of new types of games in casinos “so long as they are part and parcel of what’s happening in similar juris- diction and the Board can have a look at it.” He agreed that certain regulations do make it “very difficult” for casino operators to do business at a competitive pace. Mr Vanderpool-Wallace said he expects the Committee will have to meet twice more before it can conclude its discussions on the issue.

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THE TRIBUNE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009, PAGE 3 LOCAL NEWS Tourism TENNIS ACE CALLS TRIBUNE TO RUBBISH ‘BAHAMAS NIGHTMARE’ CLAIM Man convicted of killing broadcaster’s 15 per daughter has Hewitt fires sentence affirmed cent drop LLEYTON HEWITT serves to top seeded By NATARIO McKENZIE Roger Federer of Tribune Staff Reporter in visitor Switzerland during [email protected] verbal volley at the US Open on September 5, 2009. THE man convicted of numbers killing the daughter of veteran (AP Photo/Paul J. broadcaster Steve McKinney Bereswill) THE Bahamas had one of had his life sentence affirmed the sharpest declines in visitor magazine story by the Court of Appeal yes- numbers in the region during terday. the first half of the year, the By ALISON LOWE “We’ve made great friends over here, Michael Byron Simmons, Caribbean Tourism Organisa- Tribune Staff Reporter everyone’s been so friendly and we feel so 25, also known as Kaz, was tion said. [email protected] “Any story about us safe. For us it’s a fantastic place to raise a convicted of manslaughter for According to the CTO’s young family and we’re having a lot of fun,” the 2007 stabbing death of statistics, tourist numbers are INTERNATIONAL tennis ace Lleyton in any of those added Hewitt. Trevonne McKinney, 22, after down by 15 per cent. Hewitt last night slammed an Australian The tennis ace, who just returned to The pleading guilty to the charge. In Antigua and Barbuda magazine’s claim that his wife is living a magazines is Bahamas after playing in the U.S. Open The victim died in hospital visitor numbers dropped by “Bahamas nightmare.” tennis tournament — where he lost to after being stabbed multiple 13 per cent and Barbados After Bahamians reacted angrily to the absolute rubbish and world number one Roger Federer on Sat- times in Wilson Tract on Sun- recorded a nine per cent publication’s claim that he and his wife are urday — said that part of the reason the day, March 4 of that year. decrease. living a life of fear in a “poverty-stricken” it’s not coming from couple chose New Providence to make their Simmons was sentenced to The Bahamas Hotel Associ- Bahamas, Mr Hewitt assured them that his us whatsoever.” home with their two children was because life imprisonment in July 2008 ation’s Mid-Year Economic family had nothing to do with the story. they felt it would allow them some respite by Senior Supreme Court Jus- Review and Tourism Outlook In an exclusive interview with The Tri- from the glare of the tabloid media in Aus- tice Jon Isaacs. Survey released in July found bune, the former world number one tennis tralia, who love to follow their every move. a significant decline in busi- player hit out at the Australian tabloids, rampant crime, the tennis player said the “At the end of the day if our faces are on Abandoning ness activity during the first saying their stories claiming to be based young couple have had “nothing but fan- the front page of these magazines then six months of 2009. on insider information about him and his tastic experiences” during the eight to nine they’re going to sell and most of the time He had sought to appeal And more than three out of wife Bec are simply “fabrications.” months they have lived here, having made we just blow it off. But obviously when we both his conviction and sen- four hoteliers, 77 per cent, The Old Fort Bay resident said he was many new friends. come to a new country and we’re living tence, however his attorney anticipate revenue will be just as angry as the many Bahamians who here and everything’s fantastic and every- Wayne Munroe said yesterday down for the remaining six commented on the “Women’s Day” web- Relished one’s treating us well we don’t want to be that as a matter of law, Sim- months of the year. site when he heard about how the article perceived in a totally different situation mons is abandoning his When asked their outlook had linked him and his wife to a less than Meanwhile, Mr Hewitt said he has rel- than it is and put a negative spin on it,” appeal against the conviction, for 2010, 30 per cent reported rosy portrayal of his new home. ished the opportunity relocating with his said the tennis pro. as he had pleaded guilty to a negative outlook, 53 per Now the 28-year-old says he wants to With a banner headline “Becs Bahamas family to The Bahamas has provided him to manslaughter. cent a fair outlook and 17 per set the record straight — assuring Bahami- Nightmare” Women’s Day claimed that play tennis with the islands’ best. Simmons also abandoned cent a positive outlook. ans that he and Bec, 26, have only good Mr Hewitt’s wife Bec “wants out” of The his appeal against the life sen- “Not only have I been able to hit with things to say about The Bahamas. Bahamas because she is lonely and afraid, tence. “Any story about us in any of those mag- and hang out with Mark Knowles, but I’ve given rampant crime levels and “abject Court of Appeal President Proactive azines is absolute rubbish and it’s not com- been hitting with younger Davis Cup play- poverty.” Dame Joan Sawyer noted that ing from us whatsoever,” said Mr Hewitt, ers like Marvin Rolle who plays for The The story alleged that a photo of Mrs the court could, by varying According to the survey, Bahamas. So I’ve been having a lot of fun most hoteliers have respond- who personally telephoned The Tribune to Hewitt leaving her Bahamas home showed the sentence, increase it. make his views known. with the locals here and I’d prefer the truth her with a “look of fear” on her face In June, the appellate court ed to the recession's pressures to come out rather than all the fabricated and have taken a proactive Contrary to the article’s claim that his because of her experience here and warn- quashed the death sentence of stories. stance to reduce costs and wife lives a life of loneliness and fear of ings from her neighbours. Roger Watson for the 2007 maximize shooting death of 12-year-old revenue, as Eddison Curtis Johnson. 90 per cent The Court of Appeal resen- of hotels Order that registration of tenced Watson to 50 years have made imprisonment, setting aside adjustments the death penalty and substi- to reduce tuting a conviction for their labour embattled union be revoked manslaughter. The Court of costs. Appeal yesterday dismissed In addi- Simmons’ appeals against his conviction and sentence. tion, 87 per By TANEKA THOMPSON union has wilfully refused to isation. The Bahamas Com- Brown – who is said to be out of cent of hote- Accompanying Dame Joan Tribune Staff Reporter provide the Registrar of Trade mercial Stores, Supermarket office for the week – and Mr Sawyer on the bench were liers have [email protected] Unions with (an) audited finan- and Warehouse Workers Union Douglas were unsuccessful up reduced Justices Hartman Longley and cial statement pursuant to sec- represents employees from to press time. Christopher Blackman. their average REGISTRAR of Trade tion 30(2) and (3) of the Indus- companies such as Furniture daily room Unions Harcourt Brown has trial Relations Act for the peri- Plus, Coca Cola, Purity Bakery, RRobert rate, with Sands ordered that the registration of od 2007-2008 and/or the finan- Caribbean Bottling Company two-thirds the embattled Bahamas Com- cial statements provided by the and City Meat, among others. putting in mercial Stores, Supermarket union were not in compliance “Members have complained place “value-added” market- and Warehouse Workers Union with the Act pursuant to sec- to us that they have never, ever ing programmes. be revoked. tion 30(2).” participated or been allowed to Two-thirds (67 per cent) of Mr Brown also warned union "Further be advised that participate in the affairs of their the hoteliers have also put in executives that he plans to for- effective immediately the Reg- union. Remember, these are place energy efficiency mea- ward the matter to the Attor- istrar of Trade Unions will also people who are paying dues,” sures, including timers, low ney General's Office "for pros- be forwarding the matter to the Mr Brown had said previously. wattage lighting, solar water ecution." Office of the Attorney General But Mr Douglas denied these heaters, staff-led practical According to a letter dated for prosecution pursuant to sec- claims, calling Mr Brown’s energy conservation measures July 13, 2009 – bearing Mr tion 30(5)," the letter contin- assertions “absolute rubbish” and a range of other initia- Brown's signature – as of Sep- ued. In March, Mr Brown – who and suggesting that he lacks tives. tember 30, the union's registra- is also the director of labour – supporting evidence. Mr Dou- Bahamas Hotel Association tion will be terminated. accused Mr Douglas of not hav- glas has claimed he remained president Robert Sands said: According to the letter, ing held a democratic election president since taking over in “Our industry is packed with addressed to union president since the 1980s and of failing to 1988 because he has a strong exceptional people with the Elgin Douglas, the decision was give a proper account of the base of support among mem- professionalism and commit- made because "the union has union’s finances. bers. ment to providing stellar ser- despite the notices from the The director has said the He said the union had an vice. Registrar of Trade Unions in department is “convinced election in August, 2008 and “All hands need to be on correspondences dated the 18 beyond a shadow of a doubt” that the results are “good for deck in this regard, as our rep- and 24 of February … wilfully that there has never been a three years.” utation can help pull us out of refused to hold nominations and properly conducted election in He has also claimed Mr this sooner than later. Word elections of executive officers the union and accused Mr Dou- Brown has personal reasons for of mouth is the best form of for approximately 24 years. glas of “electing himself every wanting him out of the union's marketing.” The letter continues: "The three years” to head the organ- top spot. Attempts to reach Mr

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PAGE 4, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 THE TRIBUNE EDITORIAL/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Tribune Limited The dynamics NULLIUS ADDICTUS JURARE IN VERBA MAGISTRI Being Bound to Swear to The Dogmas of No Master LEON E. H. DUPUCH, Publisher/Editor 1903-1914 of sexual abuse SIR ETIENNE DUPUCH, Kt., O.B.E., K.M., K.C.S.G., (Hon.) LL.D., D.Litt . EDITOR, The Tribune. lence as well as with his gar- Publisher/Editor 1919-1972 ment says the Lord Almighty” Contributing Editor 1972-1991 I did not want to share my LETTERS Malachi 2:16. What God hates, family story with the public he punishes. These so-called because it involves intimate [email protected] preachers of righteousness EILEEN DUPUCH CARRON, C.M.G., M.S., B.A., LL.B. aspects of my late Mother's should not pervert God's Word Publisher/Editor 1972- conjugal life and the memory and picture Him as one who of her abuse is still very painful. pool of blood, with the lentils would condone or overlook After hearing and reading the burning in the pot on the stove. violence against another human Published Daily Monday to Saturday Bahamas Christian Council's To this day, he cannot eat being in marriage. Violence statement on the amendment lentils. against any human being is con- My father used his police Shirley Street, P.O. Box N-3207, Nassau, Bahamas of the Sexual Offences Act, I trary to God's principle of love decided to overcome my reti- gun to terrorize Mom and his and equity. “Love does no Insurance Management Building., P.O. F-485, Freeport, Grand Bahama cence and share part of this sto- family. Mom reported the mat- harm to its neighbour. There- ry with the public in the hope to ter to his superior. Finally, his fore love is the fulfilment of the engage, educate, sensitize, and superior, Commandant law” Romans 13:10. Forcing WEBSITE N'Guyen, took the gun away www.tribune242.com – updated daily at 2pm help persons understand the another human being to have dynamics of domestic violence from him. He then purchased a sex violates the most intimate and sexual abuse. butcher's knife to replace the and vulnerable aspect of per- The Valleray family is con- gun and threatened to kill Mom sonhood. It is immoral and a sidered the “bourgeoisie” of with it. I vividly recall that criminal offence. All criminal Rift over Obama school speech Martinique. My mother, Mar- night. All of us experienced acts should be punishable by guerite, was an educated and sheer terror. The fear of Mom law, whether or not they occur WASHINGTON — The furor over Presi- day. Jones, who specialized in environmen- trained teacher who eventually dying at my father's hand was in marriage. The Apostle Paul dent Barack Obama's start-of-school speech tally friendly "green jobs" with the White became the first female to hold real and part of our daily lives. rightly says that only those who to the nation's students — challenging them House Council on Environmental Quality, ministerial credential in the My 50-year-old youngest break the law should fear the to work hard, earn good grades and stay in was linked to efforts suggesting a govern- Seventh-day Adventist Church. brother, Ralph, recently wrote punishment meted out by the school — typifies the country's widening rift ment role in the Sept. 11 attacks and to Local church historians record- an article for the “Union des law. “We also know that law is over politics and social issues. derogatory comments about Republicans. ed my mother's accomplish- Femmes,” an association of made not for the righteous but It's certainly an unwelcome distraction Fox's Beck was one of Jones' leading detrac- ment as the most successful women whose goal is to combat for lawbreakers and rebels, the as the president prepares to address both tors. evangelist who baptized, in her domestic violence in Mar- ungodly and sinful, the unholy houses of Congress and the nation Wednes- Some Obama critics are sparing no efforts time, more persons than any tinique. What follows is a trans- and irreligious; for those who day about his embattled attempt to over- to diminish his presidency — piling on such male minister (except for her lation of an excerpt from his kill their fathers or mothers, for haul the health care system, which has taken distractions as he prepares for the critical two sons, Guy and Joel). Her article. murderers” 1 Timothy 1:9. a hammering from Republicans and some health care address — hoping that a defeat engineer father was the first “A child, I was, until my According to the president middle-of-the-road Democrats. of the overhaul, a signature campaign person to own a vehicle in thirteenth birthday, the power- of the Bahamas Christian Dating back to his campaign for presi- promise, will tarnish his administration. That, French Guyana. My father, less witness of such a wave of Council, marriage is a contract dent, some Obama opponents have tried to the thinking goes, could open the way for Gerard, was an articulate, intel- violence! I keep a bitter and and consent is given for sex paint him as a "socialist." Since winning the Republicans to make a comeback in next ligent brigadier police officer smarting memory of the suffer- when one enters into it, as White House, the attacks have continued year's midterm elections after their shatter- whose father travelled through- ing we endured and an eternal though there is no time in mar- over his attempts to invigorate the tumbling ing defeat by the Obama juggernaut in 2008. out Europe as a colonel in the love for my mother who died riage when consent can be legit- economy with a $787 billion stimulus. Obama took office vowing to change the French army. Were they alive December 2001. Imagine, a lit- imately and reasonably with- Far-right critics now charge that Obama tenor in Washington, to seek bipartisanship today, they would have been tle boy for whom time stops: a held. It seems that once a would use his back-to-school remarks Tues- as he worked through his reform agenda. 87 and 95 years, respectively. gun is held to his mother's face, woman is married, she loses her day to indoctrinate youngsters into his So far he's had no success with that course. I was about eight years old at a distance of less than a right to say “no.” A married alleged "socialist" agenda. Switching tactics at the eight-month mark when I got sick with the meter, by his father with his woman in a wholesome mar- Fox News Channel commentators in his four-year term would mark a turning measles. Wanting to protect my 7.65 loaded with all its bullets! I riage can legitimately say no to Michelle Malkin and Glenn Beck have been point for a president elected by an unusual- siblings, Mom quarantined me had to wait until I was 43 years sexual relations with her hus- prominent in attacking the speech. Florida ly wide margin. But Obama has seen public from them by allowing me to of age when, in the office of a band when she is ill, is disabled Republican party chairman Jim Greer said opinion poll numbers shrink considerably sleep on a cot in her bedroom. psychoanalyst, I could remem- by painful and heavy menstru- he was "absolutely appalled that taxpayer among independents and those who have Because of the terrible physical, ber the positive side of my ation, suffers from sheer dollars are being used to spread President been turned against his legislative agenda emotional, and sexual abuse father, the calm and excellent exhaustion from assuming all Obama's socialist ideology." by the relentless criticism from the conserv- she suffered at my father's man he could be when he did or most of the household Even Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty of ative right. hand, she developed angina. not drink like the inveterate responsibilities, and when her Minnesota, a moderate and potential presi- (This article is written by Steven R Hurst of One night, while I was still drunkard he was! That day, I hormones play tricks on her dential contender in 2012, said Obama's the Associated Press). sleeping in her bedroom, Mom cried all the tears my body during pregnancy and she can speech was "uninvited" and raises questions •••• got her regular chest pain and could produce! When my no longer tolerate sexual inter- of content and motive. as usual placed the prescribed father died in 1974, at the age of course. Obama urges youth 59 of a heart attack, I remem- Many school districts have decided not to to study hard tablet under her tongue to A menopausal married show Obama's speech, partly in response to relieve it. Dad came home ber discovering his remains at woman has the right to say no concerns from parents. drunk and in spite of my pres- Clarac (hospital) and saying: when a dry and thinning vagina Education Secretary Arne Duncan called If so-called conservative Americans — 'This is good!' I was 16 years presumably Republicans — are too dumb ence in the bedroom, demand- caused by a drop in estrogen that "just silly" during a Sunday television ed sex of Mom. I could hear old.” makes sexual intercourse interview. He said the text of the speech to appreciate the principles that President The most remarkable part Obama is trying to inculcate in American and see everything. Because extremely painful. A married would be on the White House Web site Mom did not consent, he used of this story is that Mom had woman in an abusive relation- Monday and that watching the address was students in his speech today, we hope that related the abuse she suffered Bahamian teachers will make certain that his fist to beat her into submis- ship has the right to say no to voluntary. sion and then raped her in my to the pastor and the elders of an adulterous husband who his words get to every Bahamian student so the church. They came home Opponents to the president's school mes- presence. sleeps around and comes home that each of them will understand the impor- to visit Mom and told her it was sage latched onto a lesson plan, since amend- The landlord's house was loaded with sexually transmit- tance of education and their responsibility to her duty as a Christian wife to ed, the department sent out asking students next to ours and one of their ted infections, when he tries to themselves to put in the hard work to obtain submit to her husband and to to write letters "about what they can do to windows looked right into my impose on her offensive sexual it. forgive him. They never did help the president." Duncan said that parents' bedroom through its practices, or when he uses sex As the President told his nation’s students anything to hold my father referred to Obama's "goal of having the own window. My father, in his as a weapon to control and at the end of the day they can have the most accountable for his terrible highest percent of college graduates by drunken stupor, did not care humiliate her. dedicated teachers, the most supportive par- actions. Isn't that the same kind 2020." that their bedroom window was A just society enacts laws ents, and the best schools in the world, but of talk we heard recently from The secretary noted: "We just clarified wide open when he demanded that protect all its citizens none of it will matter unless they fulfil their the president of the Bahamas that to say 'write a letter about your own sex. Mom suffered the indigni- regardless of marital status, responsibilities. Christian Council? You do not goals and what you're going to do to achieve ty of being raped multiple times especially the helpless, weak, “Unless you show up to those schools; appease a lion by throwing vic- those goals.' So again it's really about per- while the landlord's daughter and vulnerable. I implore the pay attention to those teachers; listen to tims in its cage. “This is what sonal responsibility and being accountable, looked on from that window Bahamas Government to be your parents, grandparents and other adults; the Sovereign Lord says: I am setting real goals and having the work ethic into theirs. Later on in life, she courageous and to pass the and put in the hard work it takes to suc- against the shepherds and will to see them through." told us how terribly ashamed amendment to the Sexual ceed’’ you “can’t drop out of school and just hold them accountable for my While the White House dealt with that she was that the neighbour had Offences Act. drop into a good job.” flock. I will remove them from controversy, Obama's environmental advis- witnessed this sexual abuse and I also urge women who have “You’ve got to work for it and train for it tending the flock so that the er resigned under fire for inflammatory state- that she could not hold up her suffered sexual abuse to have and learn for it,” he said. shepherds can no longer feed ments made before he joined the adminis- head when she saw the neigh- the audacity to share their sto- And if this is what some Americans see as themselves. I will rescue my tration. bours. ries (anonymously if needs be) subversive, then we need more of this type of flock from their mouths, and it Van Jones "understood that he was going After Mom's death in 2001, and thus ensure the passing of subversion to put this confused and irre- will no longer be food for to get in the way" of Obama's agenda, White my then 59-year old eldest this amendment. sponsible world back on its axis. them” Ezekiel 34:10. House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Sun- brother, Guy, recounted how “I hate divorce, says the as a lad, he used to come home Annick M.Valleray Brennen Lord God of Israel, and a man and find my mother naked and Nassau, who covereth himself with vio- unconscious on the floor, in a September 5, 2009 The ‘family’ has been destroyed for years EDITOR, The Tribune.

In response to the proposed marital rape amendment, the Chris- tian Council states that “if we destroy the family, society will experience utter chaos.” Take a look around, the “family” has been destroyed for years. This is why we live in utter chaos today. This is why two young men cannot resolve a conflict without one pulling out a knife or gun and killing the other. This is why a man can murder a mother holding her infant child. This is why people live with such anger. This is why we have an alarming birth rate to single mothers. And the list goes on… We have lost a whole generation, and now we are up in arms over this proposed law.

JEROME R PINDER Nassau, September 4, 2009.

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LOCAL NEWS Anti-Chavez TV faces possible Mathematics materials add up for minister THE Department of Edu- 72-hour shutdown cation presented Minister of CARACAS, Venezuela Education Carl Bethel with a package containing mathe- A LEADING television matics materials which includ- channel aligned with Venezue- ed Bahamian play money, la's opposition said Monday flashcards and posters. that it could be shut down Dr Joan Rolle, education amid a new investigation of officer for Primary Schools, alleged violations of broad- teamed up with Anna Stra- casting laws, according to chan, vice- principal of Tem- Associated Press. ple Christian Primary, to pro- Globovision TV — the last duce mathematics manipula- major channel on Venezuela's tives for students. Both regular airwaves strongly crit- expressed the desire to see ical of President Hugo Chavez Bahamian materials in the — has been formally notified schools, so that students could of the investigation by the more readily identify with their telecommunications commis- culture and country. sion. Ana Cristina Nunez, Dr Rolle explained that she Globovision's legal adviser, approached the Central Bank said the channel could soon regarding the idea, and got be shutdown for 72 hours or their guidance and permission lose its broadcasting license. for the facsimile money. In a statement, the commis- She explained that the mate- sion said the 24-hour news rials, which could be used to channel violated broadcasting foster cooperative learning and rules by airing text messages discussions on mathematical that "allude to violent acts," concepts and ideas, can be inte- including a coup attempt grated across the curriculum against Chavez. Globovision in subjects such as social stud- also allegedly sought "pro- ies, science, music and geogra- FROM LEFT: Dr Joan Rolle; Elma Garraway; Education Minister Carl Bethel, Lionel Sands and Leanora Archer mote public protests, which phy. could generate a climate of Dr Rolle said that the bringing the initiative to and instruction in mathematics, The minister said that having Mr Bethel lauded the col- tension and nervousness in the Department of Education fruition, including the Central and noted that the similarity the native and materials would laboration between the public population," it said. intends to use the Bahamian Bank, and the printing com- of the play money to real mon- give educators the opportunity and private sector in this ven- Opponents accuse Chavez materials in all public schools. pany. ey would invite much discus- to reinforce civic and social ture as being a most positive of cracking down on dissent Minister Bethel expressed by silencing the media, noting He said that the materials sion among students, as they virtues that are important to one for the children of the that his government shut his thanks to all who assisted in would greatly enhance learning examined its different features. shaping a child’s character. Bahamas. down 32 radio stations and two small television stations last month. Diosdado Cabello, president of the telecommu- ROTARY CLUB OF NASSAU CELEBRATES WORLD LITERACY DAY nications commission, said last TODAY is World Literacy Day and the through the material they are more func- week that another 29 radio Rotary Club of Nassau is observing the event tional. I should note, however, that it takes a stations "will soon leave" the with a discussion on the importance of liter- lot of courage for people to admit that they airwaves. acy for the future of the Bahamas’ work- cannot read and to enroll in the programme. "There's a clear strategy to force. The programme requires you to dedicate two control the flow of informa- Literacy is a major issue in the Bahamas, hours per week for tutoring and you can tion and restrict criticism," said with a huge number of children leaving school assign homework and spend time going over Carlos Lauria of the New with only rudimentary reading skills and a the work. Some of the students have the goal York-based Committee to large body of adults in the population also at of going to get their high school diploma, Protect Journalists. "It's aimed low levels, or unable to read at all. take police entrance exams, etc,” she said. at building a communication- Nassau Rotary Club members, first vice- Ms Gardiner said she had a student whose al hegemony for the state." president Raquel Wallace and director mother and sister were also in the pro- Hundreds of radio stations LaPaige Gardiner, have been doing their part gramme. still broadcast in Venezuela, to assist with improving reading skills, a focus Both commented on the great feeling of and many are critical of the of the club’s for the past few years. satisfaction and achievement they had when government. After initial training with the National Lit- their students made progress. Each student But Globovision has been eracy Service, Ms Wallace and Ms Gardiner can take about a year or more depending on the last remaining staunchly were assigned their students. the individual, their reading level and their anti-Chavez channel on regu- Ms Wallace said that some of the students commitment level. lar television since 2007, when that she has encountered through the Nation- Later this month Ms Wallace and Ms Gar- the government refused to al Literacy Services come to her not being diner will both be part of a group who will be renew the license of RCTV — able to complete application forms or read honoured by Governor General Arthur Han- another opposition-aligned newspapers. na for their work with the National Literacy TV station. FROM LEFT: Rotarians Raquel Wallace and LaPaige Gardiner. “And usually by the time we’ve gone Service.

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THE TRIBUNE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009, PAGE 7 LOCAL NEWS Former BCC president TRIBUNE POLL RESULTS weighs in on debate Readers disagree with FORMER Christian Coun- cil president Bishop John Humes decided to weigh in on the marital rape amend- ment by entering the fray on the Christian Council’s tribune242.com. Responding to the website’s poll, which asked what readers thought of the Christian Council’s rejection of the amendment, Bishop Humes stance on marital rape said the Church of God, of which he is the Administra- tive Bishop, agrees with the Council’s stance. BISHOP JOHN HUMES He said: “While many of 33 side with the BCC, 83 the major denominations sup- ment would allow in cases of port this Bill, the Church of marital rape, compared to God feels that this Bill in its child abuse, “Rik Skagneti” with other church groups current form cannot be sup- wrote: “Sir, this argument has ported by us. nothing to do with the law on “While I feel that some marital rape but on the sen- THE majority of readers church. Love doesn't seek to wives are abused and even tencing policies of our courts. who participated in the lat- have its own way.” forced by their husbands to Life is a fitting sentence for est tribune242.com poll said According to “S Burrows”, have sex, they are already cov- ANYONE convicted of rape. they disagree with the Chris- the Christian Council is “a ered by the Domestic Vio- “You also claim that a wife tian Council’s rejection of the joke”. lence Act. who does not want to have “If a man is faithful to his sex could drive her man to government’s efforts to make “They always seem to have marriage covenant and vows adultery. So, what happened marital rape illegal. it wrong when it comes to and does not have extra-mar- to love, honour and obey ... Readers were asked if they issues in our society,” the ital affairs, the wife should the marriage vows? To love agree with the Christian reader said. “Just stick to oblige him, otherwise you may your partner, honour your Council or with Catholics, what you do best, demand- cause the man to resort to partner and obey the sanctity Methodists and Seventh-Day ing tithes from the poor peo- adultery. of marriage? Bishop, stop Adventists, who have all ple, who in most cases will “On the other hand if a finding excuses for dishon- embraced the government’s never live as extravagantly man is unfaithful, the wife has ourable men, and start efforts to amend the Sexual are you all do.” all right to protect herself respecting the women.” Offences and Domestic Vio- “A” commented: “This from her unfaithful spouse “Voltaire” said: “Bishop lence Act. country is not a theocracy. and should he force her, then Humes, you seem to talk in In all, 116 persons took Who cares what they think? she has all right to cry afoul or very conditional terms - IF a part in the poll, 33 siding with All they have ever done is rape. husband respects the marriage the Christian Council and 83 obstruct human progress and THE POLL appeared on The Tribune’s website – tribune242.com “Then there is the case covenant, IF we are faithful with the other church groups. basic human rights. They when a man is a sex maniac to each other, et cetera. We The issue also sparked need to come out and be pas- have made this statement. ishable. People really need and the woman may be tried – could make similar comments heated debate on the website sionate about child abuse, Why don't they speak out on to read the Bible’s view on this is abuse and should be about IF people decided not over the weekend. and other horrendous acts social ills that really affect the rights and wrongs of mar- reported. These are the two to rob each other, and IF “Dick Funke” said: “When performed in this country people in this country? They riage before they get married. young men rejected violence. cases that may support this are so irrelevant and out of This is supposed to be a bill, but to cry rape is foolish “The point is that the law is a woman says ‘no’, or for that every day, not pander to the and could have lasting effect not created to affect the law fact a man, ‘no’ means ‘no’. ego of a group of immature touch. I can't believe any Christian Nation. on a good marriage. A wife abiding, but rather those who Rape is a crime in a marriage men who think that it is their would remain a part of any of “I don’t see how ignoring must know that she has made break the law. The Bill tar- just as it is outside a union.” right to enslave and harass their congregations.” what the Word of God has a commitment to her husband gets husbands who ARE will- “E Albury” said he some- women. Those who agree with the to say about issues is being to HAVE or to HOLD, when ing to force sex on their wives. times wonders “how some- “Bahamian men think rela- Christian Council also had Christ-Like.” he is OLD. The man deserves These are not healthy mar- one who can call themselves tionships are big competi- their say, and became “Conchy Joe” said: “If any- to go into his garden when he riages in the first place, and Christian could think of a tions and that the govern- involved in a lively back-and- one can, please tell me how or she needs. opposing this Bill will not woman as a thing. I know ment is handing women the forth with other readers. an innocent man can prove “Then the sentence is out- make them healthy marriages. that it is hard to understand upper hand on them. the sex he had with his wife rageous – a man could rape a “At the same time, if a man this but this is not a fact of, “Bottom line, if men was consensual! How? If child and get six years, but if and a woman ARE faithful ‘Honey not tonight I have a respect and love their wives Bible nobody can, then this law he rapes his wife could get life. and respectful of the marriage headache’, but a man forcibly as they should, this law will cannot work! What next? The Church of covenant, what makes you taking something that is not not frighten them and they “J James” said he under- “If I, as an innocent man God believes in the sanctity think that all of a sudden, the his. If the law doesn't pass have nothing to worry about. stands the Council’s perspec- have no way to prove my of marriage and if we are woman would start to lie on maybe there will be more Only the rogues are making tive. “The Bible clearly states innocence, then this law dis- faithful to each other then a their husbands? This seems women baking ‘sweet potato the most noise because they that when a man and a criminates against me as a wife will look forward in hav- like a very misogynistic stance pies’ for the husband who will now be forced to treat woman become a married man. ing sex with her husband. which views women as takes what is not his. their women with respect. couple their bodies are no “A woman can prove that depraved. “I speak as one who has longer their own, their bodies she had sex with her husband over 33 years under my belt “You say that ‘crying rape’ “Chandia Farrington” said: “One of the vows a person becomes their spouses own. through DNA. with five children and three can ruin a good marriage. Decision So if a husband wants to be grands. This is not only Bible, Bishop Humes if a woman is makes at the altar of their “How does she prove that wedding ceremony is to ‘have intimate, the wife has no it was rape? . . . Every case book and science – I speak crying rape – whether she is “Rock of Ages” said: “ If right to deny him and vice from experience. telling the truth or being spite- and to hold for better and for brought to trial will be his the subject matter weren't so worse’. While I do agree that versa unless they agree on it. word against hers . . . A mar- “Marriage is honorable and ful – there is something very, serious, the Christian Coun- “I am only 17-years-old the bed is undefiled. If you very wrong with that marriage sex was made for marriage, I ried woman who is being cil's decision would be laugh- disagree with the Christian and I understand that when I raped by her husband should keep yourself only to your in the first place. able. get married I will be making “Oh, and the law is needed Council's opinion – and I'm a carry him to counselling. If wife you will not have STDs a vow to love, cherish and or STIs for the bed is unde- because the Domestic Vio- Those who oppose this law Baptist. What they are essen- he won't go then leave him! filed and you do not need to lence Act does not cover all have the affront to think of tially saying is, if my husband hold, in sickness and in The only people who stand run around for your wife has instances of rape within a mar- themselves as being Christ- is promiscuous and I know ( health, for richer, poorer, to gain from this bill are the everything that the other riage – ie cases where explicit ian.” and choose to stay with him better or worse, till death do lawyers.” women have and it is all yours. violence is not involved.” “Anthony Brice” said he is because of the above men- us part. “Anthony Taylor” asked: “Trust (that) marriage is At the end of his statement, not at all surprised by the tioned vow) and he wants to “This means that if my hus- “If the wife forbids the mari- good and is of God – if it is Bishop Humes congratulated stance of the Christian Coun- be intimate, I must say yes. band cheats I can leave him tal act, isn't that a form of between a man and woman The Tribune on its new web- cil. This should not be, as he is but if I decide to stay then violence as well? Isn't that and only between them.” site, which he described as “They have been getting it putting my life at risk to no matter what, I have to an unnatural violation against Some readers quickly took “top class”. wrong for along time. Don't many incurable diseases, and continue my wifely duties the husband? Shouldn't that “It is the best I have seen in issue with what Bishop expect that they will start unless of course abuse is be outlawed? Humes had to say. any part of the Bahamas, this is not right. now,” he said. “What a shame” said: “I involved. “How far will the govern- Responding to the bishop’s Caribbean and the USA. “Leo Thompson” added: “Rape cannot happen in a complaint about the length of Kudos to you and the team,” can't even pretend to be sur- ment enter the bedrooms of “Husbands are to love their prised that this group of men marriage relationship but Bahamians?” possible sentences the amend- he wrote. wives as Christ loves the abuse can and abuse is pun-

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LOCAL NEWS Minister approves strike Claim turtle ban will turn Bahamians into ‘criminals’ plete ban. In less than a week the group vote for GBPA union FROM page one "The measures that we have has already gathered over 200 taking food out of people's to protect bonefish are thor- signatures from New Provi- FROM page one 320 are Bahamians. mouths. oughly supported in the dence with more expected from Minister Foulkes stated "Although it's a regulation Bahamas — Bahamians still eat the family islands, Mr Allen that the Bahamian workers that's supposedly aimed at stop- bonefish on a personal scale but said. Bahama on Sunday that not currently account for 40 per ping over-fishing — that's not nobody has the audacity to say The association's interim much progress was made cent of the total workforce really the issue. Turtles are a nobody can ever taste it again. executives are: Dwayne 'Tall during the past weeks at the shipyard. tiny, tiny portion of what's land- At the same time we don't trade Boy' Bastian, president; Keith between management and “I understand that two ed in the Bahamas but it's a in it, it's not permitted to cap- Carroll, vice-president; Henry the union at the conciliation new ships just came in yes- food resource in island com- ture for resale or commercial Bannister, treasurer; Adrian meetings held at the Labour terday (Saturday) and the munities where people basical- purposes and all that," said Mr Laroda, secretary, with eight ly (survive by) augmenting their Allen. other trustees. Department in Freeport. foreign component might “I have approved a strike diet off what they catch from Eskimos are still allowed to eat Currently it is illegal to buy or Those willing to sign the peti- increase, but it is seasonal,” the sea," said attorney Andrew sell bonefish and to fish for tion can visit Mr Henry Bannis- vote for the GBPAWU for he said. it because it's a tradition. September 17, and it will Allen, a long-standing oppo- "It's criminal that somebody them using a net. ter's stall at the eastern side of Mr Foulkes stated that nent of the turtle ban. A newly formed association Potter's Cay or call him at 434- take place between 9am- government is trying to get in Acklins Island or Mayaguana 5pm at the Department of "So it is an issue for those — with the economy the way it — comprised of fishermen from 9559. more Bahamians trained in Bahamians, criminalising tradi- New Providence, the family After a lengthy campaign by Labour,” he said. the shipyard industry. is — they've been eating turtle tional Bahamian behaviour, it for all of their lives and they islands and vendors at Potter's animal rights activists and envi- “We will continue to have The Grand Bahama Ship- conciliation talks with the goes way beyond the ban," he can't eat turtle anymore? Who's Cay dock — is canvassing the ronmentalists, Government yard is the largest ship care added, telling The Tribune that community in hopes of gather- enacted regulations that came union and management at going to give them food in the facility in the region. many persons have told him place of it?" asked Mr Pinder. ing support to push for a rever- into effect on September 1 that the shipyard. We think that In March, the shipyard they will continue to eat turtle sal of government's position. outlawed catching, possessing, as long we can keep those "All (the regulation) is going experienced one of its meat despite the regulations. to do is make criminals of hon- They want to ensure that the buying and selling sea turtles. parties at the table there is a busiest periods. During that Mr Abner Pinder, adminis- regulations do not become law. Prior to the September 1 ban, possibility of bringing reso- est, hardworking people," he time, the facility also trator of the small fishing com- added. They are suggesting that gov- there was a closed season on lution to the problem.” acquired its third dock at a munity of Spanish Wells, com- ernment control of commercial harvesting any turtle between The union claims that The men are agitating gov- cost of $60 million. pared local turtle harvesting to ernment to consider imposing harvesting and the slaughter of April 1 and July 31 each year, management wrongfully dis- However, business whaling practices in Alaska. controls on turtle harvesting turtles, which is "enough to and rules relative to which type missed shop stewards Sime- declined significantly in "Whaling is outlawed in similar to current bonefishing address the needs of both envi- and size of turtle could be har- on Richardson and Eudencil May forcing management many parts of the world but regulations instead of a com- ronmentalism and humanity." vested at other times. McPhee when they refused to reduce its expatriate to accept additional time-off workforce and enter into without pay. arrangements with union GBPAWU has threat- representatives for “rolling” PM weighs in on student sex clause addition to teachers’ contract ened to strike if manage- or temporary lay-offs for its the Bahamas,” Mr Ingraham said. coming from the House Select Commit- ment does not reinstate the Bahamian workers. FROM page one men. An official request for On Grand Bahama, three teachers tee, but to the extent to which they can According to union offi- have been removed from the Eight Mile come forward with recommendations a strike vote was made to cials, Bahamian workers the Minister of Labour a few “From the government’s point of view, Rock High School this year over alleged would be wonderful and considered by had initially taken 13 days it does not matter whether you sign it or weeks ago when talks with complaints of child molestation and sex- the government. off without pay to assist the not; we just want you to know that it is ual misconduct with students. “In the meantime, the government is management were unsuc- company when business fact. Andre Birbal, 46, is wanted by police aggressively dealing with allegations of cessful. was slow. “If you want to sign to acknowledge for questioning in connection with alle- child molestation,” he said. The union is also con- Carl Gustaf-Rotkirch, that you know it, or if you don’t want to gations of unnatural sexual intercourse When asked about the establishment cerned about the large num- chairman and CEO, sign, that is up to you – but that is the with two former male students of Eight of a Sexual Offenders Registry in the bers of foreign workers expects that business will policy we are going to follow,” he said. Mile Rock High. Bahamas, Mr Ingraham said that there employed at the shipyard. pick up from mid-Septem- Mr Ingraham said government is Birbal, a native of Trinidad, was arrest- has been no demand by the various Of the 750 persons ber up until beginning of aggressively dealing with allegations of ed in New York on May 3 after fleeing committees or groups associated with employed at the shipyard, Spring. child molestation in public schools. the country in February when police child sexual abuse cases. “We have now asked teachers in the investigations were launched into com- “I don’t know whether a case has school system to become aware that alle- plaints filed by the two former students. been made for a registry, I have not gations of child molestation, if shown to He is now awaiting extradition to the heard from the various agencies that be true, will result in their dismissal from Bahamas. deal with this,” he said. the public service of the Bahamas, in Since then, the Ministry of Education “Dr Patterson and those have a com- Man charged with murder additional to whatever criminal charges has implemented new measures con- mittee that has made lots of recom- there may be,” he said. cerning its hiring of teachers. mendations to the government over the FROM page one Mr Ingraham said that a teacher was All new teachers will now be vetted years which the government has accept- removed about two weeks ago from a by police and safety committees have ed, and that is not one of the sugges- According to reports, Mr Rahming, a 45-year-old resident senior high school in New Providence been established at all public schools. tions they have made so far. of Bamboo Town, was at home when he was shot several over alleged child molestation allega- A Select Committee in the House of “I am not sure there is a demand for it times in the back by a lone gunman. He died in hospital a tions. Assembly was also appointed to investi- in society and we will take account of short time later. He noted that allegations made against gate child molestation allegations. whatever recommendations come for- Munnings, of South Beach, was also arraigned yesterday the teacher (in Nassau) were speedily Mr Ingraham indicated that his gov- ward, but at the moment it does not on a deceit charge. investigated and the teacher was ernment would consider recommenda- appear to be a demand coming from It is alleged that on Thursday, September 3, he deceived removed. tions of the committee, which still has persons who are very much involved in “If you are engaged in that activity we yet to come forward. that kind of activity in the society,” he Detective Sergeant 1902 Thompson with intent to evade don’t want you around the children of the requirements of the law. He pleaded not guilty to the “I don’t look forward to very much said. charge. The case was adjourned to September 15, with the accused FROM page one rape to only be possible remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison. between two persons who are Christian Council not married to each other.” the press yesterday, Bishop Rev Paul suggested that Hall said: “It is unfortunate “I was surprised that we had together?” forcing sexual intercourse on that the Bahamas Christian different groups taking differ- If passed, the proposed “an estranged spouse” should Council did not seek consen- ent positions on the issue. We amendment to the Sexual be referred to as “spousal sus on the proposed Marital have to pay greater attention Offences and Domestic Vio- abuse” or “aggravated spousal Rape Amendment issue. to the established churches, lence Act would make a man abuse,” rather than rape. “A divided church is not whether we like it or not. subject to imprisonment any- He said council members helpful to a broken and divid- “We cannot seem to be where from seven years to life had raised a number of con- ed Bahamas. divided on national issues, we for having sex with his wife cerns about the proposed “The present administration should at least seek a majority, without her consent. amendment, including seems intent on following and I am not sure that was However, Rev Paul said the whether it will be used as “a small factions and the exclu- done. council feels a man should means of spite” by wives, and sion of established groups.” “As past president of the only be prosecuted for having whether proper checks and In an interview with The council I am disappointed as I sex with his wife if there is vio- balances be created “to ensure Tribune the senior pastor at don’t know that the president lence involved. He added that that unfounded claims are not New Covenant Baptist or administration sought con- even when force is used, a hus- made.” Church, in the East West sensus. band should not be incarcer- The official Christian Coun- Highway, added: “The point “As a result the church ated for the first offence, but cil statement also said pastors I wish to make is not for or again is divided so it diminish- rather subjected to “rehabili- are concerned about the against the bill, but that we es the credibility of the body of tative steps.” extent to which government should have been able to get a Christ and the Christian The council also objects to should impinge upon “things greater consensus before this church. the words “who is not his that are sacred and intimate.” statement was made, and it “How can a divided Church spouse” being deleted from The Tribune was not able appears to me that the presi- speak to a divided, hurting and the definition of rape, as the to reach Rev Paul for com- dent may not have ordered a despairing community, if we government proposes, “there- ment before press time yes- consensus. cannot find ways to talk by leaving it as is and allowing terday. Crown land approvals Dr Nottage FROM page one FROM page one Therefore, he said, consideration of applications by officers and members of ership of the party, sources within the PLP their families should be the subject to maintain that there likely will be as many as ernment’s support in modernizing “far greater scrutiny” than that of appli- three persons who will challenge party leader Lands and Surveys with a view to cor- cations from the general public. Perry Christie for the party’s top post. recting a number of deficiencies that “It is expected and required that pub- These names, it is reported, will include have plagued this governmental enti- lic officers will not make or participate social activist and PLP newcomer Paul Moss, ty. in a decision relating to the exercise of Dr Nottage, and possibly former chairman Amongst the government’s recently an official power, duty or function. It is Raynard Rigby. installed programmes was the crown expected and required that no public According to sources deep within the PLP, Dr Nottage has already started to campaign in land management system that is office will use information that is not designed to create a work flow man- Grand Bahama and Andros, as the MP seeks available to the general public and is to discern the level of his support amongst agement system that will permit the obtained in his or her position as a pub- tracking of applications for crown land stalwart councillors around the islands. lic servant, to promote or seek to pro- Reportedly utilising surrogates to relay the from date of receipt to final determi- mote his or her or another person’s pri- nation. MP’s message, Dr Nottage is allegedly gaining vate interests or that of the public offi- invaluable feedback ahead of the party’s con- However, since the Prime Minister’s cer’s relatives and friend’s private inter- address, reports have reached The Tri- vention which could be used to bolster his est. campaign in the weeks and months ahead. bune that questionable land approvals “Similarly, no public officer, in exer- Unlike his other would-be challengers who have been pushed forward for deter- cising their official power, duty or have been very vocal about their wishes to mination — jumping thousands of oth- function, is supposed to give prefer- one day take over the reins of the party from ers that have yet to meet final approval ential treatment to any persons or Mr Christie, Dr Nottage has remained quiet. by the Minister or the Permanent Sec- organization or their representatives. However, sources close to the MP worry retary. And no public officer may seek to that this manoeuvre could hurt their candi- Therefore, sources within the depart- influence a decision or another per- date’s chances if he fails to openly campaign ment continue to ask for full disclosure son in order to promote or seek to and reintroduce himself to that ever growing on all crown grants being sought since promote his or her or another per- swing-vote. July 21. son’s private interests or that of the With a history that extends decades within Additionally, it is being requested public officer’s relatives and friends’ the PLP, Dr Nottage has distinguished himself among the party as a “no-nonsense” individ- the names of persons seeking crown private interest,” he said. grants since this date and whether or ual, who is seen by many of his colleagues to In any event, Mr Ingraham said to possess a methodical approach to governance. not they are employees of the depart- avoid any and all doubt where there is ment or children of employees at Lands “His time has come, but it is ultimately up the potential for a conflict of interest, to him whether he will push for that position and Surveys. public officers are expected, “indeed In his address, Prime Minister Ingra- at convention or not,” the source added. required, to declare such potential to Slated for October 18, the PLP’s conven- ham acknowledged that while it is not the Department of Public Service”. illegal for persons employed at the tion, which is scheduled to run for three days, Attempts to reach the Minister of is being billed as the most important conven- Department of Lands and Surveys or Lands, Byran Woodside for comment tion the party has had in decades. their children to apply for and be grant- proved fruitless, and all efforts to With all positions becoming available at ed crown land, “the potential for con- reach the permanent secretary at the that time, it is expected that there will be a flicts of interest and preferential con- ministry were unsuccessful up to press challenge for the chairmanship, deputy leader, sideration” is great. time last night. and leader position.

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Powell clocks 9.99 despite headwind at Rieti

By ANDREW DAMPF "It was a very strong — he's running 9.5 — so we need to get there crossing second in 22.69. AP Sports Writer wind," Powell said. too to put on a good show," Powell said. American sprinter Wallace Spearmon won "When I saw the wind "Before, I was the man to beat. Now I have the men's 200 in 20.27 after placing sixth in the RIETI, Italy (AP) — Asafa Powell ran the blowing today I was someone in front of me, so I really have to 100. 100 meters in 9.99 seconds into a strong head- like, 'It's not going to push myself." In perhaps the outstanding performance of wind on Sunday at the Rieti Grand Prix, on the be a fast race.'" Powell now will return to his in-season train- the night, David Rudisha of Kenya clocked 1 same track where the Jamaican star set a then- There was also a ing base in northern Italy to prepare for the minute, 42.01 seconds in the 800 to break Sam- world record of 9.74 two years ago. headwind for the semi- season finals in Greece. my Koskei's 25-year-old African record of Powell was hoping to improve on his season finals, which Powell Another member of Powell's training group, 1:42.28 and register the best performance of best of 9.84 that got him third at last month's led in 10.12 despite Olympic and recently crowned world champi- the year at the distance. world championships in Berlin, when fellow slowing down before on Shelly Ann Fraser, won the women's 100 in The 20-year-old Rudisha was eliminated in Jamaican Usain Bolt set the current world the finish. In 2007, 11.18 — into a headwind of 2.4. the semifinals at the worlds last month on a record of 9.58. Powell set his record Olympic silver medallist Sherone Simpson cold and rainy evening. Powell's fellow Jamaican and training part- in the semifinals. was the runner-up in 11.37 and Gloria Asum- "I had problems with the cold, so it's good to ner Nesta Carter was the runner-up in 10.08 Powell believes he POWELL nu of the United States was third in 11.52. know that I'm in form," Rudisha said. and Simeon Williamson of Britain crossed can still challenge Bolt. Kerron Stewart, the Olympic and world sil- Berlin runner-up Alfred Kirwa Yego was third in 10.18. "To be running these fast times is outstand- ver medallist in the 100, won the 200 in 22.62, again second, in 1:42.67, and world champion The wind registered minus 1.5 meters. ing. He really needs some strong competition with Berlin 400 runner-up Shericka Williams Mbulaeni Mulaudzi crossed third in 1:42.86. Clijsters’ Grizzlies owner meets with AI comeback MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The owner of the Memphis Grizzlies and the team's staff talk of town are meeting with Allen Iverson as the sides move closer to a deal bringing the veteran guard to a very young team. Iverson said on Twitter on at US Open Sunday night he was meeting with the owner and staff Mon- day and that he wanted to help the Grizzlies develop a winner. By EDDIE PELLS —No. 5 Jelena Jankovic The meeting was in Atlanta, AP National Writer lost earlier in the week and where Iverson has been work- No. 7 Vera Zvonareva blew ing out this offseason. NEW YORK (AP) — six match points Sunday to The Grizzlies confirmed the When the Grand Slams roll join all the others seeded in meeting but declined to com- around, the best stories often single digits on the sidelines. ment further. revolve around the prospect In early action Monday, (AP Photo) of Williams vs. Williams, Kateryna Bondarenko put a Maria Sharapova, maybe 6-0, 6-0 thumping on Gisela even a possible breakthrough Dulko to advance to the quar- by No. 1 Dinara Safina. terfinals in a section of the All those options have van- draw that doesn’t have any ished from the US Open, seeded players left. replaced in large part by the On the men’s side, No. 12 potential of Kim Clijsters, the Robin Soderling, who upset former No. 1 who now brings Rafael Nadal en route to the her baby to work. French Open final, advanced Clijsters defeated No. 3 to his first US Open quarter- Venus Williams on Sunday, final when eighth-seeded 6-0, 0-6, 6-4, leaving Venus’ Nikolay Davydenko retired sister, Serena, as the only top- with a leg injury at the start of five player left in a draw that the fourth set. was turned upside down in One of the few things that Week 1 by upsets, comeback has gone to form on the wom- stories and the youth move- en’s side has been the play of ment. No. 2 Serena Williams, who “It’s still kind of hard to advanced easily with a 6-0, 6- believe,” Clijsters said. “But 2 victory over No. 22 Daniela then again, I’m not trying to Hantuchova. get carried away with it all.” Serena, trying for her third But the door is open for the major of the year, has not 2005 champion, on the come- been challenged yet in this back after a two-year hiatus tournament. during which she gave up ten- “I just want to keep this lev- nis to have a baby. el and just stay focused,” she The baby, 18-month-old said. Jada, is a regular up in the Even if she does, the players’ lounge and Clijsters is Williams-Williams semifinal looking like she might be a that seemed all but carved fixture on the tour again. into the bracket before this She’s a threat this week tournament began could now based on the strength of her easily wind up Clijsters- own play, and also thanks to Williams. the other surprises that went Given the way she played down over a wild first week at against Venus, who’s to say Flushing Meadows. Clijsters can’t be a threat to —Safina went home frus- Serena, as well? trated after a third-round loss, “With the kind of training meaning the quest for her first that she’s put in, I knew this major title will have to wait wasn’t just for fun,” said Cli- until next year. jsters’ husband, Brian Lynch, —Sharapova is gone, too, an American who ended his courtesy of 17-year-old professional basketball career Melanie Oudin, whose fourth- in Belgium when she decid- pen here.” players who had the mobility age was on display Sunday in over, Venus Williams con- round match was scheduled ed to unretire. “She was try- When she was at her peak, and power to hang with the Arthur Ashe Stadium. ceded that a knee injury she for Monday. ing to make something hap- Clijsters was one of the few Williamses. The whole pack- They got off to an awkward suffered in the first round, start, trading 6-0 sets in a rar- which required heavy tape, ity — the first time players might have hindered her have exchanged bagels in a efforts. Grand Slam since the 1998 “I wasn’t able to play 100 French Open — but then set- per cent,” she said. tled in to a back-and-forth Nor was Nadal, the head- third, in which Clijsters came liner on the men’s side Sun- out ahead. day. Clijsters grabbed an early He overcame a 10-minute break for a 3-1 lead, then medical break for an injury served out the match from to his stomach muscles to there, though it was anything defeat 32nd-seeded Nicolas but routine. Almagro, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4. She fell behind 0-30 on her Nadal missed Wimbledon serve at 5-4, but just kept with sore knees, and now banging away. She got it to must deal with injured abs 30-40, then hit a shot deep that first cropped up last into the corner that Williams month in Cincinnati. couldn’t handle. She forced “I don’t want to talk about an error at deuce with anoth- injuries,” Nadal said. “Sorry. er deep groundstroke, then No, no, I am a little bit tired skidded a service winner off to talk about injuries. I am the line on the backhand side here to try my best every for the win. day.” She became the first female No. 2 Andy Murray also wild-card entrant to reach the advanced with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 US Open quarterfinals and victory over American Tay- could become the first lor Dent. unseeded player to make the And while the women’s Open final since 1997, when draw has gone haywire, the Venus did it. She has no men’s is going to form — in , of Belgium, celebrates her 6-0, 0-6, 6-4 victory over Venus Williams, of the United States, in the fourth round of the world ranking yet because she an historic way: This marks KIM CLIJSTERS hasn’t played enough tourna- the first time 14 of the top 16 US Open tournament in New York Sunday... ments since she came back. seeds have advanced to the (AP Photo: Amy Sancetta) When the latest match was fourth round of the US Open. TO DISCUSS STORIES ON THIS PAGE LOG ON TO WWW.TRIBUNE242.COM

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SPORTS Knowles playing well into Open quarters despite injured finger

By BRENT STUBBS number three singles player Senior Sports Reporter in the world,” Knowles [email protected] reflected. “We don’t know that much MARK KNOWLES and Mahesh Bhupathi are now into the quarterfinal of the final Grand Slam Tournament of the year. They easily moved DESPITE nursing an about them as a team, but we on yesterday in Flushing Meadows, New York, with an identical 6-4, 6-4 sweep over Yen-Hsun Lu of Taipei and Dudi Sela of Israel... injured right ring finger, know about them individual- (AP Photo) Bahamian tennis ace Mark ly. So I think it’s important Knowles is playing at a very for us to focus on our game high level with his Indian and just play loose and go for doubles partner, Mahesh it.” Olympic boxing Bhupathi, at the US Open. If they are successful, The No.3 seeded team are Knowles and Bhupathi will Russia, Greece win openers now into the quarterfinal of get a chance to play in the weight categories the final Grand Slam Tour- semifinal against either the nament of the year. They eas- No.5 team of Max Mirnyi of altered for 2012 WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Defend- ily moved on yesterday in Belarus and Andy Ram of ing champion Russia pulled away late to Flushing Meadows, New Israel or the No.2 team of beat Latvia 81-68 Monday on the opening York, with an identical 6-4, Daniel Nestor of Canada and MILAN (AP) — The Inter- day of the European basketball champi- 6-4 sweep over Yen-Hsun Lu Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia. national Boxing Association onship, and Greece routed Macedonia of Taipei and Dudi Sela of “All of the top teams are has reduced the number of 86-54. Israel. still in and that is what you men's weight categories from Russia, which only has three players “It was a good win. We want to see,” Knowles point- 11 to 10 for the 2012 London from the team that upset Spain to win played well,” said Knowles in ed out. “Everyone is playing Olympics. the title in 2007, led from the start and an interview with The Tri- well and you want to beat the The move was made Mon- then held off a late challenge from Latvia LATVIAN fans can be seen during European bune. “Obviously, it was a best team, regardless of who day to accommodate women's behind 24 points and 9 rebounds from Basketball Championships group B match goods winning matches with you are playing. boxing at the games, which American-born Kelly McCarty and 22 between Russia and Latvia in northern Poland nine stitches in my right ring “This is the Grand Slam the IOC Executive Board points from point guard Sergey Bykov. yesterday... finger. and so we just have to focus unanimously agreed on last Latvia cut Russia's lead to 65-63 with (AP Photo: Darko Vojinovic) “I really toughed it out and on our game and try to get month. The IOC would not 4:08 to play on a pair of free throws from we’re playing very well. So the job done.” allow the AIBA to add to its Kaspars Kambala before the Russians it’s good to be playing in the The final is set for Friday. total number of boxers. closed with a 16-5 run. Greece with 17 points, and center Yannis second week of the Grand Knowles was hoping to go At the 2008 Beijing Games, France joined Russia atop Group B Bourousis chipped in with 11 points and Slam.” for another title in the mixed there were 286 boxers — all with its 70-65 win over Germany. San 8 rebounds. Losing the battle in aces (4- doubles, but he and his Ger- male. In London the total will Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker scored "We didn't really know them and we'd 3), double faults (5-1) and man partner Anna-Lena remain the same but there 11 of his game-high 19 points in the last heard that they could cause us trouble," unforced errors (14-9) to Lu Groenefeld were knocked will be 250 male boxers and 2:38 to carry the French down the stretch. Bourousis said. "But in the game, we and Sela, Knowles and Bhu- out in identical scores of 6-3, 36 female boxers. Germany sorely missed its NBA star, started strong and stayed that way pathi won where it counted 6-3 by Knowles’ former part- To decrease the number of Dirk Nowitzki. The Dallas Mavericks throughout." the most with the winning ner Zi Yan of China and men, the AIBA condensed its forward led all scorers at the 2007 cham- Also, Croatia beat Israel 86-79 in percentage on 1st serve (74- Mariusz Fyrstenberg of four lightest weight categories pionships with 24 points per game, but Group A, host Poland beat Bulgaria 90- 64), winning % on 2nd serve Poland. into three. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has 78 in Group D, Slovenia defeated Britain (50-38), winners (including “It’s unfortunate that we The new categories will refused to allow him to play in the tour- 72-59 in Group C. Service) 26-24, Receiving lost. I wasn’t able to go 100 apply to all AIBA events nament. In other group matches later Monday, points won (48-43), break percentage,” said Knowles, starting in September 2010. Greece, the 2005 European champi- Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol led point conversions (83-60) and who felt the pain of the The decisions were made on, jumped to an 18-5 lead in the first world champion Spain against Serbia in total points won (65-50). injured finger he sustained during a meeting of the five minutes to open the tournament with their Group C opener as the Spaniards Asked if he’s surprised at when it got caught in the door AIBA Executive Committee an easy win over Macedonia. look for their first European title. Also, the level that they are play- of the elevator at the Tennis Bureau in Milan during the Point guard Vassilis Spanoulis led Lithuania played Turkey. ing, Knowles quickly noted: Center last Tuesday. world championships. “No, I’m not surprised. We “I thought we had a good had a great summer and we draw and could have easily are confident that we belong won the title. But having to here. play every day and then the “I know the injury has been mixed doubles final on Thurs- painful, but it hasn’t taken day and the men’s doubles on INSIGHT away from the way we’re Friday, it was going to be playing. We’re in the quar- tough, but I think it’s good terfinal. So we’re right there that we lost so I can focus on with the rest of the teams. We the doubles.” For the stories just have to rise our game to Knowles and Groenefeld another level.” were the winners of the Wim- Knowles and Bhupathi will bledon Grand Slam title in behind the now prepare for their quar- July. But he and Bhupathi are ters match-up against the still looking for their first team of Ivan Ljubicic of men’s Grand Slam title this news, read Croatia and Michael Lloda year. of France. They came close when they Insight on Their match is scheduled finished as runners-up to for today. American identical twin “It’s a tricky team because brothers Bob and Mike Mondays Lloda is a great doubles play- Bryan in January at the Aus- er and Ljubicic is a former tralian Open.

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Leevan springs into the final showdown with No. 2 rank

By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter [email protected]

s the International Amateur Athletic Fed- eration’s VTB Bank World Athletics Final approaches, Leevan “Superman” Sands goes as the number two ranked competi- torA in the men’s triple jump. Sands, who celebrated his 28th birthday two days before he just missed out on a medal last month at the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Berlin, Germany, is hoping that he will continue the success he recently achieved. “I feel as if my season is just starting,” said Sands as the season is just about completed. “As the season is coming to an end, I’m just getting better and better. That’s how I feel. So I’m really looking forward to a top two in the World Athletic Final.” On Sunday, Sands picked up a much needed victory at the Rieti 2009 IAAF Grand Prix Meet in Italy with a leap of 16.77 metres or 55-feet, 01/4-inches to boost his confidence as he prepares for the Athletics Final show- down this weekend in Thessaloniki, Greece. Since 2002, Sands has made the top list with the exception of 2006 when he was suspended by the IAAF. But the best performance he has done at the year-ending meet was fifth. Sands has accumulated a total of 60 points in five meets to trail leader Arnie David Girat of Cuba, who also had five meets and is just two points ahead of Sands to lead the field that includes Worlds gold and Olympic silver medallist Philiips Idowu of Great Britain, who is third with 56 points and silver and Olympic gold medallist Nelson Evora, who is sixth with 38 points. Cuban Alexis Copello, who nipped Sands by four centimeters for the bronze in Berlin, is listed at No. 9 with 23 points, but he is also expected to be a part of the field in Thessaloniki this weekend. “I’m in good shape right now,” Sands stated. “I could tell by the way I jumped yesterday (Sunday). We had a negative 2.5 head wind, so it was a pretty decent jump because it was competing in a hurricane. “So I think I’m right on form. I think if they jump far, I will be right up there with them. I am ready to jump far.” Sands said despite coming off a light injury during the season, his off-season preparation is what has given him the impetus to be able to maintain his competi- tiveness through the long, grueling season. “Right now, I’m not doing as much work. It’s just more maintenance now and that is what is paying off for me,” he insisted. “So I’m pleased with where I’m at.” On Sunday, with only four jumps rather than the usual six in the major meets, Sands said he got off to a shaky start, turning in his season low of 16.08 before he stepped it up on his second jump to take the lead for good. “From there, everybody was around 16.5 and 16.4,” he pointed out. “So I think it was a good series of

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i Like the World Athletics Finals in Berlin, there will R be a whole lot of money distributed to the winners. A total prize purse of $3,020,000 will be paid out by the BAHAMIAN LEEVAN SANDS jumps to win the triple jump at the IAAF Grand Prix in Rieti, central Italy, on Sunday, September 6, 2009. With IAAF. the heartbreaking performance of the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics behind him, Sands came back to soar to a big victory yes- The list states $30,000 for first, $20,000 for second, $12,000 for third, $7,000 for fourth, $5,000 for fifth, terday as he prepares for the IAAF World Athletic Final this weekend. He cleared 16.77 metres or 55-feet, 01/4-inches to snatch first place. $4,000 for sixth, $3,000 for seventh and $2,000 for His winning leap came on the second of his four attempts... eighth.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS 1 killed in Haiti mudslide after few hours of rain MOUNTROIS, tiste said two other people were missing, while Haiti residents put the number at four. Haiti is extremely vulnerable to floods and A mudslide set off by several hours of heavy mudslides because of widespread deforesta- rain swept into at least 32 houses and shacks tion and erosion. made of tin, concrete and dirt walls early Mon- The Caribbean country, the Western Hemi- day, killing at least one person in this Haitian sphere's poorest, was pounded by four tropical beach town, according to Associated Press. storms last year, but the 2009 hurricane season Civil protection chief Marie-Alta Jean-Bap- has been relatively light so far.

A MAN WADES through mud in Mountrois, Haiti, Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. A mudslide set off by several hours of heavy rain swept into a beach town early Monday, killing at least one person. A ROOSTER walks on top of mud in Mountrois, Haiti, Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. AP Photos/Ramon Espinosa

A MAN RESTS in front of houses flooded with mud in Mountrois, Haiti, Monday, Sept. 7, 2009. Point man in Mexico's war on drug cartels resigns OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ "His professionalism, his commitment and MEXICO CITY loyalty to Mexico have been crucial in pushing forward the modernization and the cleaning of Mexico's point man in the drug war resigned the justice department and in hitting hard Monday in a Cabinet shakeup that raised ques- organized crime like we have done," Calderon tions on whether the government's strategy said Monday. to crack down on brutal gangs will change Cabinet changes at midterm are not unusu- course, according to Associated Press. al in Mexico. Calderon, whose term runs to late Attorney General Eduardo Medina-Mora 2012, gave no explanation for the three resig- did not give a reason for his resignation, saying nations, although there had been rumors for only in his farewell speech that "we have done some time that Medina-Mora would be leav- a lot to clean the house," referring to his efforts ing. He will be assigned to an unspecified for- to combat rampant police and government eign post. corruption. Calderon said he will nominate lawyer His resignation was one of three announced Arturo Chavez to replace Medina-Mora, say- by President Felipe Calderon. Agriculture Sec- ing Chavez "has wide experience in law and retary Alberto Cardenas and the director of specifically in combatting organized crime." the oil monopoly, Petroleos Mexicanos, Jesus Chavez was not present at the ceremony and Reyes Heroles, also gave up their posts. his nomination must be ratified by the Senate. Medina-Mora's campaign against corrup- The president indicated the war on drug tion led to the arrest of several mayors and gangs won't stop. But the fight has drawn crit- high-ranking law enforcement officials in the icism, with 13,500 people killed in drug-relat- last year. Among them was his subordinate, ed violence since the government offensive former drug czar Noe Ramirez, who was began, and some experts wondered if the gov- arrested for allegedly taking at least $450,000 ernment might be considering new approach- from a member of a drug cartel in exchange for es. passing on information about police opera- Jose Luis Pineyro, a drug expert at Mexico's tions. National Autonomous University, said the The attorney general was highly praised by departure of Medina-Mora could indicate U.S. law enforcement officials. A top U.S. some change in the government's tactics in police source in Mexico said there was no evi- the drug fight, which have sparked bloody dence Medina-Mora was involved in corrup- reprisal attacks by cartels. tion. The official insisted on not being quoted "Perhaps this change in the AG office could by name for fear of being targeted by drug be an attempt to change the anti-crime strate- cartels. gy and adopt a tactic that a lot of my col- Calderon named Medina-Mora to lead his leagues have suggested," Pineyro said. "As drug war after taking office in December 2006, long as there is a lack of attention to attacking shortly before he launched his crackdown on the financial nerve center and property of organized crime by sending soldiers and fed- organized crime, you're not going to make eral police to Mexico's drug hotspots. progress." COOL JETTING

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Bahamas ‘most dynamic’ Carib- Bad loans to exceed $1bn Canada exporter By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor * Delinquencies set to breach that barrier ‘for sure’, with credit demand down around 40% * Nation’s exporters otal loan delinquencies in the quadruple first quarter Bahamas will breach the $1 * Banking sector liquidity still strong billion mark “for sure”, a year-over-year trade senior banking executive told at near $300m, with external reserves with Canada to $10.8m, TribuneT Business yesterday, warning generating positive that the more than-$500 million non- ‘just shy’ of $650m at end-August BRIAN MOREE performing loan statistic was “not the trade balance worst” and deterioration in credit qual- ity would continue as the recession and The Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) chief * Canadian imports to OECD: Bahamas unemployment bit deeper. executive said credit demand in the Bahamas increase by 32% Anwer Sunderji, Fidelity Bank Bahamas was down “by around 40 per per annum between 1999- (Bahamas) chief executive, said the Cen- cent”, as Bahamians curbed and cut back must deliver to tral Bank of the Bahamas’ monthly on their spending, which had tradition- 2008, and could overtake report on economic and financial devel- ally been fuelled by borrowing. Trinidad as Canada’s key opments for July, which pegged non- In addition, “not a lot of people were performing and non-accrual loans at qualifying to borrow, and the banks are regional market by 2014 block bank flight more than $500 million and $900 mil- being a lot more conservative and cau- lion respectively, was worrying but not tious”. Both these factors, Mr Sunderji, Global private banking unexpected in the banking sector. were resulting in a decline in consumer By NEIL HARTNELL “It is very concerning, but we actually borrowing and lending. Tribune Business Editor consolidation ‘a real expected that to happen,” Mr Sunderji He added that there had been “quite threat’ to Bahamian told Tribune Business, “and we expect it a dramatic increase” in debt consolida- CANADIAN exports to the to get worse. This is not the worst sta- tion, which had grown by almost $38 Bahamas have expanded by 32 financial industry tistic. We expect the deterioration to million during the 2009 first half, as per cent per annum in the 10 continue to grow - certainly for the next Bahamians restructured their finances years between 1999 and 2008, a By NEIL HARTNELL nine-odd months - before it stabilises, to “be more in tune with the new reali- paper by the Caribbean Tribune Business Editor and that’s assuming there are no more ty”, reducing debt repayments and free Regional Negotiating Machin- lay-offs. If there are, the deterioration up cash flow. ery (CRNM) has revealed, with NUMEROUS financial insti- will continue.” “We will see continued demand for this nation on pace to overtake tutions may reconsider whether While it was hard to forecast how bad the consolidation of loans,” Mr Sunder- Trinidad & Tobago as Canada’s to remain in the Bahamas if this the deterioration in private sector cred- ji told Tribune Business. “Bahamians main CARICOM export mar- nation fails to deliver on its it quality would get, there is some $6.51 are not borrowing any more, and are ket by 2014. commitments and deadlines for A briefing paper prepared billion in outstanding private sector cred- ANWER SUNDERJI amortising existing loans. People are not escaping the G-20/OECD ‘grey it, meaning loans to businesses, house- deleveraging by paying down existing by the CRNM’s Lincoln Price, list’, a senior attorney has holds and individuals. loans, because they do not have the as part of the upcoming talks warned, since this could With non-accrual loans, those more Tribune Business: “I think we will go cash.” between the Bahamas/CARI- “undermine confidence in the than 31 days past due, having reached past the $1 billion mark, for sure. It’s Meanwhile, Wendy Craigg, the Cen- COM and Canada on a new market”. $902.5 million or 14.5 per cent of the hard to predict, but certainly if the econ- trade agreement to replace the Brian Moree, senior partner total at end-July 2009, Mr Sunderji told omy remains weak it could get there.” SEE page 2B at McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes, said that while the SEE page 2B Government’s public commit- ment to meeting the G- 20/OECD tax transparency and information standards by year- Chamber $2.63m client asset freeze order ended end had “weathered the worst of the storm” in the short-term, chief: Avoid achieving that target was key - By NEIL HARTNELL * Liquidator says move ‘exceptionally good outcome’ for clients especially when it came to influ- Tribune Business Editor * Attorney General agrees to remove restraint orders on Dominion encing ‘head office’ perceptions ‘extreme of the Bahamas. CLIENTS of a former Investments, even though former principal yet to pay $220,000 For it is the global head Bahamas-based financial insti- punishment for money laundering conviction offices of financial institutions impact’ from tution will likely soon recover $4.2768 which make many of the key $2.63 million worth of assets $4. $ decisions for their subsidiaries, NIB rate rise after the Attorney General Attorney General, the nation’s principal who is presently serv- including those in the Bahamas, agreed to remove an order that chief legal officer had agreed ing a four-year sentence for deciding which nations to base has frozen them for three-and- to discharge two restraining money laundering in a US jail. their operations in. Wants ‘thorough dialogue’ a-half years, following the mon- orders that had frozen all client The US authorities have $4.16 Mr Moree warned that, if the ey laundering charges and con- assets as of January 31, 2006. levied a $220,000 confiscation 51 Bahamas failed to deliver on on proposed 2% increase to viction imposed on the firm’s This agreement was approved order against Mr Tremblay, $4. its G-20/OECD commitments, avoid ‘something disastrous’ principal. by the Supreme Court on which they want him to pay, head offices - especially those in for business community, Clifford Culmer, the BDO August 14, 2009. and the new freezing order will leading OECD countries, such Mann Judd accountant and Instead, the Attorney Gen- also apply to “residual assets” $4.2669 as France and Germany - might as could mean difference partner, who is the liquidator eral agreed that a restraining of Dominion Investments that $4. view this nation in a negative between survival and for former Bahamas-based bro- order simply be imposed on the he may be entitled to. light and decide to move oper- ker/dealer Dominion Invest- assets Mr Culmer was holding In his update to Dominion The information contained is from a third ations to a jurisdiction on the death in recession ments (Nassau), said that fol- for Martin Tremblay, the for- party and The Tribune can not be held responsible for errors and/or omission so-called ‘white list’. lowing negotiations with the mer Dominion Investments SEE page 5B from the daily report. Such trends were likely to be By NEIL HARTNELL exacerbated by impending con- Tribune Business Editor solidation in the global private banking industry, something THE Bahamas Chamber of the McKinney, Bancroft & Commerce’s president yester- Hughes senior partner day called for the National described as “a real danger for Insurance Board (NIB) to us in our jurisdiction”. “thoroughly” discuss the pro- “I think the most important posed 2 per cent increase in point is that the Government contribution rates with the pri- has foreshadowed its intent to vate sector, in order to prevent put in place the required num- “any extreme impact” on busi- ber of Tax Information nesses in an environment where Exchange Agreements [12] in many are already going under. order to satisfy the criteria for Khaalis Rolle told Tribune getting on the ‘white list’,” Mr Business that it was possible to Moree told Tribune Business. “make the argument that the “That being the case, I think timing is wrong” in relation to it has mitigated the negative the planned NIB contribution impact of being on the ‘grey rate increase from 8.8 per cent

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BUSINESS Bahamas ‘most dynamic’ Carib-Canada exporter Bad loans to FROM page 1B grapefruit shipments also con- the general trade expansion, as tinue, even though both have most other CARICOM CaribCan accord, detailed how declined marginally in the first economies experienced growth significant securing new and quarter of 2009 compared to rates which were below the 12.4 existing trade preferences could 2008.” per cent regional growth rate. exceed $1bn be for this nation, both from an This again hints at both the “Based on this current import and export perspective. value and potential of achieving growth trend, the Bahamas From an export perspective, the correct trade terms with could overtake Trinidad & FROM page 1B She added that the Central Bank was close- the Bahamas’ exports to Cana- Canada in the upcoming nego- Tobago by 2014 as Canada’s ly scrutinising the commercial bank asset da more than quadrupled in the tiations, a process both the main export market in CARI- tral Bank of the Bahamas governor, yesterday quality situation, having instigated enhanced 2009 first quarter year-over- Government and the private COM.” told Tribune Business that commercial bank- reporting requirements, particularly for year, rising from $2.6 million in sector need to be thinking While Canadian exports to ing system liquidity, meaning excess cash in restructured loans and the monitoring of non- the same period in 2008 to about. CARICOM declined by 35 per the system, remained relatively robust at performing loans. $10.8 million this year. This As for Canadian imports cent during the 2009 first quar- around $300 million at end-August, some $89 However, the Central Bank governor said positioned the Bahamas as one coming into the Bahamas, the ter, falling from $229 million to million ahead of the 2008 year-end position. the regulator had no doubts about the of the few CARICOM nations CRNM paper said this nation $149 million, the Bahamas And foreign exchange reserves, aided by Bahamian commercial banking sector’s abil- to enjoy growth in its Canadian had consistently been among remained among the top five the decline in credit and import demand, ity, and those of its individual banks, to export market despite the Canada’s top five CARICOM markets and was one of four were “just shy of $650 million” at the end of weather the storm, as their key capital ratios worldwide recession. region markets, alongside countries to see growth in its August 2009. Due to the recession and rising were “well above the prudent minimum” for The CRNM paper said: “The Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Canadian imports. unemployment, Mrs Craigg said the banking the industry. Bahamas is the most dynamic Haiti and Barbados. These rose from $10.4 mil- sector regulator did not anticipate “any strong The Central Bank had advised the banks to CARICOM merchandise The paper said: “Between lion in 2008 to $10.7 million this surge in consumer demand” in the run-up to conduct their own internal stress tests to exporter between the 2008 first 1999 and 2008, Canadian year, again showing the value Christmas, as it had in previous years, mean- assess capital adequacy, Mrs Craigg said, and quarter and 2009 first quarter, exporters have been very ‘bull- and potential from agreeing the ing the foreign reserves were likely to end told them to take a proactive approach on almost quadrupling its exports ish’ on exploring trade with the rules of trade between the 2009 in a stronger position than 2008 due to loan loss provisioning. during this period. Bahamas, with exports to the Bahamas and Canada. Canadi- the reduced pressure. The latter involved “not just taking a view “This favourable perfor- Bahamas expanding by 32 per an companies and investors Mrs Craigg also backed Mr Sunderji’s on the current situation, but looking ahead mance is largely the result of cent annually. seem to see this as a key mar- analysis, telling Tribune Business: “We expect because conditions have deteriorated, and large shipments of heterocyclic “This dynamism in export- ket, and this nation could do the non-performing loans will increase some- the provisions you have today may not suffice compounds containing pyrimi- ing to the Bahamas has been with some direct foreign invest- what further.” tomorrow”. dine ring etc. Rock lobster and the main driving force behind ment. Chamber chief: Avoid ‘extreme impact’ from NIB rate rise

FROM page 1B “Some discussions should be unemployment on the other He said: “We have no final contributions made and pen- Grant equivalent to one year’s held to ensure we don’t end up side, because some businesses confirmed date. That’s up to sions received. pension, payable to widowed in a situation where there’s an are operating on a shoestring the minister. We are recom- spouses who do not qualify for to 10.8 per cent, with many extreme impact on business. A Budget, for want of a better mending early next year, so we * Change the wage ceiling a Survivors pension either businesses likely to the rise - 2 per cent rate rise might not be term, and that increase is com- are advising businesses to bud- for pensionable civil servants because of their age or lack of intended to finance an expan- a large increase in terms of ing at a very difficult period for get for increased rates in 2010.” to that of all other contributors. dependents. sion of the social security pro- monetary value, but for some businesses in the Bahamas. All However, he added: “This * Include in insurable wages * For Sickness and Materni- gramme’s benefits package - as businesses that might mean the things have to be considered.” 10.8 per cent contribution rate gratuities and tips that are paid ty benefit, require that the per- equivalent to an additional tax difference between break even Mr Rolle added that “wider is still significantly below other as part of regular wages for son must have been employed on the private sector. and ‘red lining’ it. We need to consultations” on the proposed [social security] programmes in workers in the hospitality sec- on the day of or prior to onset Many economists argue that consider the impact, and have NIB contribution rate rise the region. Barbados has a 17 tor. of illness, and reduce the wait- increasing taxes on business some discussions to see what would take place in the busi- per cent contribution rate.” * Remove the limit on earn- ing days for Unemployment during a recession is the last the effects might be.” ness community, and there Meanwhile, NIB yesterday ings for someone in receipt of benefit to three days. thing a government should do, Algernon Cargill, NIB’s would then be communications disclosed some of the other 25 Retirement Benefit. * Extend coverage for all given that it will likely produce director, told Tribune Business with NIB - either directly to Mr amendments to its operations * Introduce triennial auto- benefits, except Unemployment an increase in unemployment last week that increases of 1 per Cargill, or through the Cham- that Tribune Business detailed matic indexation of pensions Benefit, to all self-employed and business failures, and Mr cent each in NIB’s contribution ber’s own representative on the last week. and grants with adjustments persons and adjust the contri- Rolle said NIB needed to be rate were needed to fund the NIB Board, Winston Rolle. These include: linked to price increases. bution rate for all self- “very conscious” of the fact that unemployment benefit scheme, The cost of funding both new * Changing the method used * Provide for the payment of employed persons to 8.8 per the private sector was going plus the Government’s pre- benefits is likely to be split to calculate Retirement/Inva- both Retirement/Invalidity ben- cent. through “very difficult eco- scription drug programme for 50/50 between employer and lidity Benefit to one that uses efit and Survivors benefit where * Allow Invalidity Assistance nomic times”. communicable diseases. This employee, meaning that the wages over the best five, rather an insured may be otherwise to be payable from age one. “Many businesses are failing, will take the current 8.8 per employee contribution split will than three years, thus ensuring entitled to both. * Establish stricter means test and any additional costs that cent NIB contribution rate to rise from the current 3.4 per a better relationship between * Introduce a Survivors for Assistances. add to operating expenses will 10.8 per cent. cent to 4.4 per cent, while the have an impact,” Mr Rolle told Mr Rolle said he and the employer’s contribution rate Tribune Business. “That has to business community were not will increase to 6.4 per cent. be thoroughly discussed with opposed to the NIB rate Mr Cargill told Tribune Busi- the business community to increase, which is likely to take ness that the increases were OECD: Bahamas must deliver to block bank flight ensure they do not do some- effect in early 2010, but he “likely to come next year”, thing that would be extremely added: “It may take 1 per cent although the exact timing of FROM page 1B disastrous for the business com- to fund the unemployment ben- their implementation would be no control over. munity. efit, but you might create left to the Cabinet. “Consolidation is a real danger for us in our list’, particularly when most of our competitors jurisdiction, and we have to be very careful when are off that list and on the ‘white list’, because the we go through this period of consolidation, which market will take some comfort that we will short- will happen regardless of what we do,” Mr Moree ly get off that list. said. “I think that has prevented any significant As major multinational institutions looked to diminution of business and the possibility of cer- potentially consolidate their operations in a par- tain businesses deciding to consolidate offshore ticular region into just one or two offices, a and move to other jurisdictions.” process driven by the need to reduce costs, boost Yet Mr Moree added: “Having said that, I efficiencies and achieve economies of scale, Mr believe it’s very important to get ourselves off the Moree said it was even more critical for the ‘grey list’ in the timeframe announced by the Bahamas to attain the ‘white list’ status attained Government. I understand they intend to com- by many competitors. plete the TIEAs by year’s end, but if there is If the Bahamas was to lose out in the consoli- any significant delay in that it could undermine dation process, Mr Moree said “the consequences confidence in the market in our ability and will- are very serious”, both from a direct and indirect ingness to bring [our commitments[ into force. employment perspective, loss of government rev- “We have weathered the fallout from being enues, a decline in incomes and wealth levels, on the ‘grey list’ without any discernible loss of and a reduction in the frequency with money business, but I know of many institutions doing circulated in the Bahamian economy. business in this country and they, through their “There is a knock on effect that has the poten- head offices, will not be prepared to continue tial to adversely impact a number of Bahami- doing business as normal if we do not satisfacto- ans, and that is why the continued survival and rily get off the ‘grey list’ and on to the ‘white growth of financial services is important at a list’. national level, not only to those people working “We moved just in time to mitigate the fallout, in the industry,” Mr Moree told Tribune Busi- we have weathered the worst of the storm, and ness. now must deliver on our commitments.” “We’ve got to understand that when it comes Influencing financial institution head office to business and the delivery of service, we have perceptions of the Bahamas was critical, Mr got to be more efficient and productive, and can’t Moree said, not only in relation to the G- use the excuse that on an island the pace of life is 20/OECD initiative but also when it came to slower, and things get done in their own time. dealing with global consolidation in the private “We’re going to have to embrace change, deliv- wealth management industry - a process that, er a higher level of productivity and service that when it began, the Bahamas would have almost demonstrates an ability to adapt.”

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BUSINESS $2.63m client asset freeze order ended

FROM page 1B to the US authorities. Both affairs, and which would enable orders were obtained by the the immediate release of the Investments’ clients, Mr Cul- Attorney General’s Office, customer’s funds from the mer said that as a result of his upon the request of the US Jus- Restraint Orders, would be for successful negotiations: “There tice Department. Martin Tremblay to pay the is no longer any restriction on In his previous report to the $220,000 Confiscation Order,” the ability of the liquidator to Supreme Court on Dominion Mr Culmer said then. release the customers’ assets to Investments’ liquidation, Mr “The liquidator feels very them, no need for any disclo- Culmer said he felt “very strongly that the very least Mar- sure of the customers’ financial strongly that the very least” Mr tin Tremblay should do is gar- information or records whatso- Tremblay could do for his for- ner his resources and settle the ever, and no question of there mer clients was to settle the amount of the Confiscation being any settlement from the Confiscation Order. Order so that customers’ assets customers’ assets of the “The liquidator is particular- can thereby be released to them $220,000 forfeiture order made ly concerned to secure the without further delay.” against Mr Tremblay.” release of the assets in the The liquidator had already Mr Culmer described the Bahamas from the Restraint secured the removal of a Cana- Attorney General’s agreement Orders, and the return thereof dian Restraint Order, imposed to remove the asset freezing to their beneficial owners with- by regulators in that country, orders as “an exceptionally out any disclosure of the iden- on Dominion Investments’ good outcome”, adding that he tity of those beneficial owners client assets there on April 10, was now working to verify or the source of their funds,” 2008. The Canadian assets have which assets belonged to each Mr Culmer said then. since been released to their client, before he applied to the “The liquidator has, to date, beneficial owners. Supreme Court to release them been unable to release the Following the $220,000 for- to the beneficial owners. assets held in the Bahamas to feiture order made against Mr By negotiating the agree- the beneficial owners thereof Tremblay in the US, the courts ment with the Attorney Gen- due to the Restraint Orders there amended it on August 11, eral, Mr Culmer has also been that remain in place, but as set 2008, providing that his rights, able to avoid legal costs that out above he is presently taking title and interest in Dominion would have resulted if he had to steps to address this.” Investments’ accounts frozen ask the Supreme Court to over- Mr Culmer added in his pre- in the Bahamas now vest in the turn the restraining orders. vious liquidator’s report that US government. These costs would have had to he had been able to protect the Mr Tremblay had challenged be paid by Dominion Invest- confidentiality, and identities, that order on the grounds that ments’ clients from the assets of Dominion Investments’ the assets concerned belonged that the company held on their clients. to Dominion Investments’ behalf. “Of course, a quick, simple clients, not himself, but this was The court-imposed restraint and effective solution, which rejected by the US courts. orders, which were granted on would avoid the costs of the The US court order is specif- January 31, 2006, and May 2, further litigation of the liq- ically seeking to gain control of 2006, had been left in place fol- uidator’s application to dis- assets held in five accounts in lowing Mr Tremblay’s convic- charge the Restraint Orders, the name of Dominion Invest- tion because he has yet to pay which would pose no risk to the ments at three separate the $220,000 confiscation order confidentiality of the customers’ Bahamas-based banks. They are: Account Numbers 400-506- 2 and 500-303-3 at the Royal 05",)#./4)#% Bank of Canada in Nassau ).4%.44/#(!.'%.!-%"9$%%$0/,, Account Numbers 1376890 and 1376920 at Barclays Bank 7KH3XEOLFLVKHUHE\DGYLVHGWKDW,+25$7,2/(:,6 (likely FirstCaribbean Interna- tional Bank Bahamas) in Nas- 675$&+$1 RI 32%R[((1DVVDX%DKDPDV sau Account Number LQWHQGV WR FKDQJH P\ QDPH WR +25$7,2 5$< 101wa3581930 at Ferrier Lullin )/2:(56 ,IWKHUHDUHDQ\REMHFWLRQVWRWKLVFKDQJH (now Julius Baer) in Nassau RIQDPHE\'HHG3ROO\RXPD\ZULWHVXFKREMHFWLRQV • There is no suggestion that any of these financial institu- WRWKH&KLHI3DVVSRUW2I¿FHU32%R[11DVVDX tions have done anything wrong %DKDPDVQRODWHUWKDQWKLUW\  GD\VDIWHUWKHGDWHRI in relation to the Tremblay situ- SXEOLFDWLRQRIWKLVQRWLFH ation.

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Amsterdam 73/22 63/17 pc 70/21 57/13 c Wednesday: E at 5-10 Knots 0-2 Feet 7-10 Miles 85° F ORLANDO Ankara, Turkey 81/27 56/13 pc 77/25 52/11 c ABACO Today: SE at 5-10 Knots 0-2 Feet 7-10 Miles 81° F The higher the TM number, the Athens 77/25 64/17 pc 79/26 68/20 sh High: 90°F/32°C Mainly cloudy with Mostly cloudy with Mostly cloudy, a couple Mostly cloudy, a Partly sunny, a t-storm Sunshine with a shower AccuWeather UV Index Wednesday: E at 5-10 Knots 0-2 Feet 7-10 Miles 82° F thunderstorms. thunderstorms. of t-storms. t-storm; breezy. possible. or t-storm. greater the need for eye and skin protection. Auckland 61/16 43/6 s 59/15 48/8 pc Low: 73°F/23°C 87° 86° 88° 89° Bangkok 91/32 81/27 t 91/32 79/26 t High: High: High: High: Barbados 86/30 78/25 pc 86/30 77/25 s High: 87° Low: 78° Low: 77° Low: 77° Low: 76° Low: 75° TIDES FOR NASSAU Barcelona 83/28 62/16 pc 75/23 64/17 s TODAY'S U.S. FORECAST TAMPA AccuWeather RealFeel AccuWeather RealFeel AccuWeather RealFeel AccuWeather RealFeel AccuWeather RealFeel AccuWeather RealFeel High: 91°F/33°C Beijing 79/26 61/16 pc 81/27 55/12 pc 94° F 85° F 101°-79° F 88°-82° F 96°-83° F 97°-80° F High Ht.(ft.) Low Ht.(ft.) Beirut 88/31 77/25 s 79/26 73/22 s Low: 75°F/24°C The exclusive AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature® is an index that combines the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure, and 10:42 a.m. 3.1 4:22 a.m. 0.2 Today Belgrade 76/24 55/12 s 77/25 60/15 pc Seattle elevation on the human body—everything that effects how warm or cold a person feels. Temperatures reflect the high and the low for the day. 11:02 p.m. 2.6 5:03 p.m. 0.4 69/52 Berlin 77/25 62/16 pc 82/27 59/15 pc 11:26 a.m. 3.1 5:02 a.m. 0.3 ALMANAC Wednesday Bermuda 83/28 76/24 sh 85/29 74/23 s 11:47 p.m. 2.5 5:52 p.m. 0.5 Bogota 68/20 44/6 sh 68/20 41/5 c Billings 75/51 Statistics are for Nassau through 2 p.m. yesterday 12:17 p.m. 3.1 5:47 a.m. 0.3 Brussels 79/26 59/15 pc 77/25 57/13 pc Thursday ----- 6:48 p.m. 0.6 Budapest 77/25 54/12 s 79/26 57/13 s Minneapolis ABACO Temperature 80/64 DetDetroitroit Buenos Aires 52/11 37/2 pc 55/12 36/2 s NNewew YYorork k High ...... 88° F/31° C 12:40 a.m. 2.4 6:41 a.m. 0.4 77/62 77/65 High: 90°F/32°C Low ...... 75° F/24° C Friday Cairo 97/36 72/22 s 95/35 72/22 s ChicChicagoago Low: 80°F/27°C 1:17 p.m. 3.0 7:51 p.m. 0.6 San Francisco 778/568/56 Normal high ...... 88° F/31° C Calcutta 86/30 77/25 r 86/30 79/26 t 75/57 DeDenvernver WasWashingtonhington Normal low ...... 75° F/24° C Calgary 63/17 39/3 s 65/18 46/7 pc 86/54 76/64 Kansas City WEST PALM BEACH Last year's high ...... 89° F/32° C SUN AND MOON Cancun 91/32 75/23 pc 90/32 72/22 pc 86/63 High: 89°F/32°C Last year's low ...... 77° F/25° C Caracas 84/28 72/22 t 82/27 74/23 t Low: 75°F/24°C Precipitation Sunrise ...... 6:53 a.m. Moonrise . . . . 9:37 p.m. Casablanca 89/31 72/22 s 86/30 70/21 pc Los AnAngelesgeles 81/64 As of 2 p.m. yesterday ...... 1.90" Sunset...... 7:21 p.m. Moonset . . . . 10:24 a.m. Copenhagen 71/21 61/16 c 76/24 52/11 pc Atlanta FT. LAUDERDALE 88/67 FREEPORT Year to date ...... 27.20" Last New First Full Dublin 64/17 52/11 r 64/17 50/10 pc El Paso High: 88°F/31°C High: 86°F/30°C Normal year to date ...... 32.97" Frankfurt 82/27 55/12 pc 84/28 59/15 pc 991/681/68 Low: 78°F/26°C Low: 78°F/26°C Geneva 81/27 52/11 s 78/25 51/10 s AccuWeather.com Halifax 73/22 50/10 pc 64/17 51/10 s Houston 93/72 Forecasts and graphics provided by Havana 90/32 70/21 t 88/31 72/22 r Showers MiamiMiami 89/78 MIAMI ©2009 Helsinki 63/17 55/12 sh 66/18 54/12 pc T-storms ELEUTHERA AccuWeather, Inc. Sep. 11 Sep. 18 Sep. 26 Oct. 4 High: 89°F/32°C Hong Kong 93/33 84/28 s 91/32 82/27 s Rain High: 90°F/32°C Fronts Low: 78°F/26°C NASSAU Islamabad 103/39 72/22 s 102/38 71/21 s Flurries Cold Low: 80°F/27°C Istanbul 77/25 67/19 sh 74/23 66/18 r Shown are noon positions of weather systems and High: 87°F/31°C Snow precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Warm Low: 78°F/26°C Jerusalem 84/28 62/16 s 83/28 62/16 s Ice Forecast high/low temperatures are for selected cities. Stationary Johannesburg 76/24 50/10 s 79/26 52/11 s KEY WEST Kingston 88/31 79/26 t 89/31 79/26 sh -10s -0s 0s 10s 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70s 80s 90s 100s 110s CAT ISLAND Lima 72/22 57/13 pc 70/21 57/13 pc High: 88°F/31°C High: 87°F/31°C Low: 78°F/26°C London 79/26 55/12 pc 73/22 52/11 pc Low: 76°F/24°C Madrid 88/31 63/17 pc 86/30 61/16 pc Manila 82/27 77/25 r 84/28 77/25 r Mexico City 73/22 55/12 t 73/22 55/12 t Monterrey 90/32 72/22 t 89/31 70/21 t GREAT EXUMA SAN SALVADOR Montreal 77/25 57/13 s 72/22 55/12 s Moscow 68/20 50/10 pc 72/22 52/11 pc High: 89°F/32°C High: 90°F/32°C Munich 77/25 45/7 s 77/25 48/8 s Low: 79°F/26°C Low: 76°F/24°C Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's ANDROS Nairobi 85/29 55/12 pc 85/29 55/12 pc highs and tonights's lows. High: 89°F/32°C New Delhi 91/32 77/25 t 86/30 75/23 r Low: 76°F/24°C Oslo 63/17 52/11 r 66/18 45/7 pc Paris 82/27 59/15 pc 82/27 61/16 pc Prague 76/24 51/10 s 77/25 52/11 pc LONG ISLAND Rio de Janeiro 93/33 78/25 s 84/28 71/21 s High: 89°F/32°C Riyadh 113/45 86/30 s 111/43 84/28 s U.S. CITIES Low: 77°F/25°C Rome 81/27 59/15 s 81/27 61/16 s St. Thomas 89/31 78/25 pc 88/31 80/26 sh Today Wednesday Today Wednesday Today Wednesday MAYAGUANA High Low W High Low W High Low W High Low W High Low W High Low W High: 90°F/32°C San Juan 54/12 34/1 c 63/17 35/1 s F/C F/C F/C F/C F/C F/C F/C F/C F/C F/C F/C F/C Low: 74°F/23°C San Salvador 90/32 70/21 t 88/31 73/22 pc Albuquerque 86/30 64/17 t 87/30 63/17 t Indianapolis 82/27 62/16 t 82/27 63/17 pc Philadelphia 76/24 63/17 r 72/22 63/17 r Santiago 57/13 32/0 pc 59/15 37/2 s Anchorage 60/15 49/9 r 61/16 49/9 sh Jacksonville 89/31 68/20 pc 91/32 71/21 pc Phoenix 100/37 81/27 pc 101/38 81/27 pc CROOKED ISLAND / ACKLINS Santo Domingo 90/32 75/23 pc 86/30 73/22 sh Atlanta 88/31 67/19 pc 85/29 67/19 pc Kansas City 86/30 63/17 pc 86/30 65/18 pc Pittsburgh 74/23 58/14 t 78/25 60/15 pc RAGGED ISLAND High: 92°F/33°C Sao Paulo 80/26 64/17 t 74/23 62/16 t Atlantic City 74/23 63/17 r 75/23 62/16 r Las Vegas 99/37 76/24 s 100/37 75/23 pc Portland, OR 78/25 52/11 s 78/25 58/14 pc Low: 76°F/24°C Seoul 79/26 61/16 s 77/25 63/17 s High: 88°F/31°C Stockholm 68/20 52/11 pc 72/22 50/10 pc Baltimore 75/23 64/17 r 74/23 64/17 r Little Rock 90/32 68/20 pc 90/32 69/20 pc Raleigh-Durham 80/26 64/17 c 80/26 64/17 c Low: 74°F/23°C Sydney 70/21 50/10 s 68/20 46/7 pc Boston 79/26 62/16 pc 68/20 55/12 pc Los Angeles 81/27 64/17 pc 84/28 64/17 pc St. Louis 85/29 65/18 pc 87/30 67/19 pc Taipei 94/34 79/26 pc 91/32 77/25 pc Buffalo 72/22 59/15 t 77/25 59/15 pc Louisville 84/28 65/18 t 85/29 63/17 pc Salt Lake City 84/28 56/13 s 88/31 60/15 s GREAT INAGUA Tokyo 81/27 70/21 c 79/26 70/21 pc Charleston, SC 86/30 68/20 pc 87/30 67/19 pc Memphis 90/32 71/21 pc 91/32 70/21 pc San Antonio 91/32 73/22 pc 93/33 73/22 pc High: 92°F/33°C Toronto 74/23 57/13 t 72/22 57/13 pc Chicago 78/25 56/13 pc 80/26 58/14 pc Miami 89/31 78/25 t 88/31 78/25 t San Diego 75/23 66/18 pc 77/25 67/19 pc Low: 77°F/25°C Trinidad 97/36 72/22 s 90/32 63/17 pc Cleveland 74/23 60/15 t 79/26 63/17 pc Minneapolis 80/26 64/17 pc 77/25 60/15 t San Francisco 75/23 57/13 pc 79/26 57/13 pc Vancouver 63/17 55/12 pc 67/19 54/12 r Dallas 94/34 73/22 pc 96/35 72/22 s Nashville 86/30 63/17 t 88/31 62/16 pc Seattle 69/20 52/11 pc 68/20 56/13 c Vienna 77/25 55/12 s 73/22 59/15 s Denver 86/30 54/12 t 81/27 55/12 pc New Orleans 88/31 73/22 t 89/31 73/22 t Tallahassee 90/32 66/18 pc 93/33 69/20 t Warsaw 73/22 48/8 s 72/22 52/11 pc Detroit 77/25 62/16 t 81/27 63/17 pc New York 77/25 65/18 c 72/22 62/16 r Tampa 91/32 75/23 t 91/32 75/23 t Winnipeg 77/25 53/11 r 74/23 50/10 s Honolulu 88/31 76/24 s 89/31 76/24 s Oklahoma City 90/32 66/18 pc 92/33 68/20 pc Tucson 95/35 72/22 t 93/33 73/22 pc Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunder- Houston 93/33 72/22 pc 94/34 72/22 t Orlando 90/32 73/22 t 89/31 73/22 t Washington, DC 76/24 64/17 r 73/22 65/18 r storms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice, Prcp-precipitation, Tr-trace

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e BODY AND MIND n u b i r T e h T health PROSTATE CANCER RISK FACTORS Some of the risk factors for prostate cancer are as 1000 MEN TO WALK FOR follows: 1. Age- prostate cancer is rarely seen in men younger than 50 years old. The chance of prostate PROSTATEBy REUBEN SHEARER health matters CANCER are on the back-burn- Many doctors AWARENESS acknowledge that problems that their workers have, cancer increases as men Tribune Features Reporter er of their minds which can lead to prostate screenings hold the stigma in keeping them alive and well to get older. life-threatening complications if of being uncomfortable describing it maximise their tenure in the work- neglected for so long. as “10 seconds of an awkward situa- place," Mr Maura said. Race- Black males are When it comes to a your In partnership with the Cancer tion that can improve your lifetime.” He added: “When you’re talking 2. more likely to develop car, you ensure that every- Society of the Bahamas, US TOO (a Prostate screening by a private about transmissions or tuning up a support group for prostate cancer) is doctor can cost around $80. With car, the guy will say, you can get the prostate cancer than white thing is in good order, and holding a 1,000-Man Walk for the discount in price, Mr Maura car tuned up for $30 now, or you males. Black males are functioning. You know when prostate cancer awareness on Sat- hopes men will "have no strong can let it run but you have to pay me also more likely to die of to get a wheel alignment, urday, September 12 at 6am. The enough reason to cop out." $300 or $3,000 if you need trans- prostate cancer than white when to change the oil, and main objective of the event, accord- The route will start at the Cancer mission work. males. ing to Valentine Maura, senior Caring Centre, on to Collins "You would go the extra end to go out of the way to fix your leader of the US TOO chapter in Avenue, down Shirley Street and ensure that your car is in order, so car problems no matter the the Bahamas, is to put the onus on Elizabeth Avenue, then Rawson why not make this investment for 3. Family History of cost. In the same vein, taking men taking care of themselves so Square, ending at Arawak Cay. your health and well-being." Prostate Cancer- A man care of your body is just as that they can live long, healthy pro- US TOO is making special plans Prostate screenings will also be whose father, brother, or important, and even more so ductive lives. to create an atmosphere of ease and conducted the week following the son has had prostate can- From political figures to the relaxation in the waiting areas of walk at local clinics across the island cer has a higher than-aver- than your vehicle. But for everyday Bahamian, the event is the prostate screenings at the vari- on these dates and venues: Satur- many men, priorities are out expected to attract men from all ous clinics. Tapings of NFL Monday day September 12 at the Cancer age risk of developing prostate cancer. of order. One local health walks of life, followed by prostate Night Football games, and movies Caring Centre in Centreville; Tues- screenings conducted by oncologists will be shown. day September 15 at Elizabeth club is trying to change at a low cost of $20. Doctors agree that early detec- Estates Clinic; Tuesday September **Other potential risk factors include men’s mentality toward their This year the support group tion is vital to saving lives. 22 at Flamingo Gardens Clinic; alcohol consumption, vitamin or health, with a strong focus on expects a significant increase in par- Premier resorts like Sandals, Thursday, September 24 at South mineral interactions, and other dietary habits. prostate cancer awareness. ticipants, hoping to have an impres- Wyndham and other household Beach Clinic; Tuesday September Their mission: to encourage men sive 1,000 men examined. Last year, companies are lending their support 29 at Flemming St Clinic; and final- to have regular checkups rather 770 plus men were examined, and to the campaign. "They see the ly on Saturday October 3 at South (source: www.healingwell.com) than but place the more crucial 450 were examined in 2007. necessity in addressing the health Beach Clinic.

GREEN SCENE By Gardener Jack

Fennel is expensive and hard to obtain from stores, so why not grow your own?

Start of the vegetable season Carambola THE little darlings are back in salt residue and once applied can is in season school and that is a reminder that last for weeks. The package will tell the vegetable season can get under- you that you only have to apply the way. In many ways the vegetable fertiliser once every 3 or 4 months. now and is growing season in The Bahamas I always cut the advertised time in mirrors the school year. They both half. Liquid or soluble a refreshing start in September and by Decem- fertilisers are applied with the use ber results are expected. The second of a hose and an applicator is need- thirst term from January to Easter is the ed. This is the most expensive most productive time, and the third method of fertilising your garden quencher. term is for consolidation and finals. but is very effective if applied every Then a two month hiatus and off week. we go again. The vegetables we grow can be Vegetables are best grown in fair- divided into 60-90-120 day crops. ly small lots no wider than a dining Read your seed package carefully. table but about twice the length. Some tomatoes are advertised to These dimensions allow you to produce in 60 days but that time is plant and reap without placing a calculated from transplant, so add out consists of raised rows two or etables are halfway to maturity, sow By the way, if you grow cherry foot within your growing area, leav- another 30 days. three feet apart. That is fine in seeds for a successive crop. tomatoes, keep them out of your ing the Sixty-day crops include spinach, Kansas but very wasteful in The Keep this going throughout the main vegetable garden. Find a small ground nicely aerated. I like to English peas, Swiss chard, snap Bahamas. Try to get as much out year and one small garden could fertile area where they can grow add a bag or two of topsoil and beans, and some summer squash. of your garden as possible by grow- give you hundreds of dollars-worth singly. Some cherry tomatoes pro- commercial cow manure to the old Most vegetables are 90-day crops ing of vegetables. duce plants that cover a vast area soil and work it in with a little fer- like tomatoes, peppers, cabbages, your vegetables in grids or blocks Grow the most expensive of veg- and would swallow up your regu- tiliser. corn, beets, cucumbers and some rather than rows. A simple calcula- etables. Green peppers are cheap lar garden. There are three main types of fer- winter tion involving the size of a mature and readily available. Yellow, red And don’t forget to grow herbs. tiliser: granular, time-release, and squash. 120-day crops include cal- plant will give you the spacing and orange peppers are expensive The vegetables you grow will be soluble (or liquid). Granular fer- abaza pumpkin, winter squash, required. For carrots, it would be and take no more effort to grow. greatly enhanced by freshly-picked tiliser is usually bought in large con- onions, carrots and fennel. three inches apart; for cabbages, Regular onions are inexpensive and herbs. Many herbs are perennials tainers or sacks and is the cheap- Most vegetables can be started twelve inches. always available while bunching and stay around for years with little est overall. That said, salt build-up in September but others are best Keep your vegetables coming. onions are pricey. Fennel and care. over the years could harm your gar- left until the middle of October: Pick them as soon as they are close kohlrabi are almost impossible to den in the end. Time- release fer- English peas, spinach, kohlrabi, to ripening as this will encourage buy, so grow your own if you like tilisers usually resemble little Swiss chard and bunching onions. greater production. When your veg- them. • [email protected] spheres. These leave no The classic vegetable garden lay-

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LOVING RELATIONSHIPS

free of all inhibitions. This liberated ories of a particular setting, person, state allows an increased level of com- time and deep connection give us all munication and produces a desire to hope that there is more to this whole give more than we get. The saying sex thing. But for those who have not 'the more you give the more you get had such an experience take note of What is great sex? in return' rings true. This level of the essential ingredients and add your factors have to be aligned for two emotional and sexual intimacy own. Nothing is text book and we all When we first become people to be 'in sync', on any given extends to all forms of expression, need to explore the magic and mys- sexually active, and enter day, it is surprising that the numbers both verbal and non verbal, and tery of our own sexuality. the adult world of sexual are even as high as they are. Satis- allows experimentation with out fear Raising our expectations each time faction levels vary because, although or repercussions. It is an atmosphere will often help us focus on the ulti- emotions, we believe that we may not feel sexual desire at that of a 'safe playground' that allows the mate experience. If your sex life is a this is as good as it gets. By MAGGIE particular moment, we recognise the losing of inhibitions. little 'ho-hum' then know that it is BAIN importance of maintaining a close You may consider all of these fac- possible to turn things around, reduce We grow up believing that intimate bond. tors as being 'good sex' but there unsatisfactory sex and increase the we should just know how Knowing all of this, it is still inter- seems to be a defining moment when times of 'great sex.' Our minds ulti- esting for us to consider, what may be everything transcends reality. Tran- mately control us and opening them to 'do it' and that every- sex than we first thought? important to experience 'great sex'. scendence is a heightened altered wide to new concepts can change our Many theorise but few are bold thing is meant to come to Without a doubt the number one fac- state, physically, emotionally and spir- lives and happiness. enough to define 'great sex' as they us naturally. tor is 'being present in the moment.' itually. recognise and respect the individu- Our young minds are flooded with This means all senses awakened and It is that sense of peace, high, 'out alism of each couple. Looking in at a feelings of passion, love and sexual ready to respond. It also means being of body experience', or 'trance like • Margaret Bain is an Individual and couple, and judging their satisfaction desire for our love interest, and we emotionally and spiritually connected state'. Comparisons are even made Couples Relationship Therapist. She is level, is unproductive because what is walk around in a euphoric state. Then throughout the experience. The mind between highly spiritual and religious a Registered Nurse and a Certified great for one would not be enough things change, the sparkle loses its has to be focused and all outside dis- experiences. Once we experience it Clinical Sex Therapist. Call for an for another. Clinical research shows shine and the whole thing fades away. tractions removed. we then understand the difference appointment- Relate Bahamas at 364- us that even for committed couples, We question if it was that great then For women, in particular, deep pas- between 'good' and 'great sex'. 7230, or email who consider themselves 'normal and why could it not survive? Why was sionate kissing elevates arousal and is On reading this you may have flash [email protected] healthy', about 50 per cent of sex is that not enough to maintain the pas- an essential magical element for great backs to specific instances when you orwww.relatebahamas.blogspot.com. mediocare. sion? Is 'hot' or 'sizzling' sex not the sex. The importance of being true to have felt that exceptional sexual expe- She is also available for speaking When we start to think how many same as 'great sex'? Is there more to one’s self and being able to relax and rience and moments of ecstasy. Mem- engagements. Do your laundry habits affect your skin? There's no shortage of myths for acne by exacerbating when it comes to acne. Cut sebum production. Speak to By SARAH BEEK through the rumors and your professional skin thera- understand the facts to fur- pist to find out if your oil pro- ther your understanding of duction is being triggered by how to keep skin clear. specific food intake.

Myth 1: A blackhead is actu- Myth 3: Sunscreens increase ally dirt inside the pore. oil production and feed acne FALSE! Blackheads, known bacteria. as open comedones, are sim- FALSE. Speak with your pro- ply whiteheads that have fessional skin therapist about reached the skin's surface, new, sophisticated formula- triggering oxidisation upon tions that provide sun protec- contact with air. Oxidisation tion with skin care benefits, makes the comedone including oil control and min- change/darken in color (think imisation of bacteria. how an apple turns brown after it's been cut). Myth 4: Stay away from fabric softeners. Myth 2: Sugary, refined foods TRUE! Try to stay away from contribute to acne. use of fabric softeners on This is actually a misinterpre- sheets and pillowcases. Beef tation - these foods don't lard and fragrance are the directly cause acne, but they main ingredients, and they'll do feed the breeding ground coat your skin!

FOR adults attending the event, there will be an array of free health screenings, including blood cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, weight screening, and healthy food demonstrations.

Caribbean Wellness Day set for September 12

By REUBEN SHEARER ious aspects of wellness whether it be through Tribune Features Reporter physical exercise or sampling the healthy eats that will be provided.” OBESITY, hypertension, heart disease, dia- The Mega Health Extravaganza will involve betes, kidney failure, cancer, asthma and arthri- demonstrations of various physical activities, tis all chronic non-communicable diseases, such as salsa dancing, a step show, karate, (CNCDs)-are seriously affecting the quality marching bands, and other activities. of life and economic status of individuals and For adults attending the event, there will families in The Bahamas. be an array of free health screenings, including In the past, CNCDs were prevalent primar- blood cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sug- ily among older adults in the Bahamas. How- ar, weight screening, and healthy food demon- ever, it now appears that they are affecting a strations. For the children there will be a ful- wider range of Bahamians, including youth, ly supervised bouncing castle, and in the late and are the leading causes of illness and dis- afternoon everyone will be able to get their ability. “bodies in motion” to the rhythmic beat of CARICOM health officials, since 2007, the One Family Junkanoo rush out. have declared the second Saturday in Sep- There will also be booths organised by var- tember as Caribbean Wellness Day and this ious gyms, spas and wholesalers featuring spe- year’s event will be observed on September 12 cial give-aways throughout the day, and a under the theme: “Love that Body,” “punchboard” where patrons, for a minimum The Ministry of Health has planned an “All donation, will be eligible to try for a variety of Day Mega Health Extravaganza,” starting food prizes. 11am prompt ‘til 6pm on the grounds of the The Ministry of Health is doing their own in- ministry’s complex at the juncture of Augusta, house set of activities each day this week, lead- Delancy and Meeting Streets. ing up to Saturday’s extravaganza. Yester- Dr Yasmin Williams-Robinson, chairper- day was “Drink 8 glasses of water,” today is son for Caribbean Wellness Day in the “Eat a Fruit,” Wednesday is “Get into the Bahamas said that her planning team “is hop- Gym,” Thursday is “Walk after Work,” and ing to engage the public to come and enjoy var- Friday- “Get up and Move.”

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Soul searching FROM page 12 Maintenance of teeth minutes to create a pro- file of what they are look- ing for and then select persons based on those requirements. Clients pay $100 for a four month and gums of your dog membership fee.” She explained that dur- Today we will try to be a veterinary OVER shot ing that time clients can dentist and educate you the concerned (prognathism) get to know the other per- pet owner on the proper ways of main- occurs when son and develop a bond taining good oral health of your dog. the upper jaw with them. We all know that teeth are the bony protrudes “The reason that we do growths on the jaws and are found beyond the a 4 month membership is inside of the mouth. They are used to lower jaw. because we want our capture, kill and prepare food for eat- Under shot clients to develop mean- ing, and as tools of defence. bite (brachtig- ingful relationships and it Almost without exception, puppies natism) is the may take that long to do are born without teeth. The milk teeth reverse of the that. If people don’t find or decidious teeth begin to appear at overshot bite. a match in that time, they about 3 weeks. By 6-8 weeks, a puppy It is consid- will have a full set of twenty- eight ered normal in can always meet someone By teeth. Puppies do not have molars and certain breeds else. We try to keep it their milk teeth will remain for only 3- like the bulldog based on compatibility DR BASIL 7 months. Beginning at 3 months, the and the pug. and moral values and not SANDS milk teeth are replaced by permanent the physical.” teeth. By 7 months, a puppy should However she pointed have all their adult teeth, 42 to be out that if a match is not exact. By knowing eruption dates of made, the client can come teeth a veterinarian can approximate back and meet someone the exact age of your pet. else. There are 4 types of teeth in a dog, canine teeth are normally situated in leading to irritation, inflammation and “ Some people may see incisors, canines, pre-molars and front of the upper canines, the upper bleeding. The edges of healthy gums two or three people a molars. The incisors are used to rip or incisors overlap the lower and the fit tightly around the teeth. Dental cal- tear meat from a bone and to groom upper pre-molar points to fit into the culus or tartar is composed of minerals, month, others don’t want spaces between lower pre-molars. Mal- food particles bacteria and other organ- to go out with more with themselves. Canine teeth are used to capture and hold objects and prey. The occlusion refers to the abnormal bite ic materials. When it is soft it is called pre-molars and molars in the rear of when the mouth is closed. An incor- plaque, when it is hard it is called cal- the jaw are sharp, triangular teeth that rect bite causes breeders more concern culus. “The reason that include the carnassial teeth that are than any other mouth problem. Most Clinical signs of gingivitis are bad we do a 4 characteristic of meat eaters. They malocclusion is heredity, resulting from breath. The gums appear red and work like scissors to shear flesh and genetic factors that control the rate of swollen and bleed easily when touched. month member- crush bone. The flattened molars are growth of the upper and lower jaws. Treatment is to clean the teeth by ultra- ship is because designed to crush vegetable foods and Over shot (prognathism) occurs when sonic scaling and polishing to remove bone. the upper jaw protrudes beyond the all plaque and calculus. For optimum we want our Normally, the roots of baby teeth are lower jaw. Under shot bite (brachtig- results, the dog should be heavily sedat- clients to devel- reabsorbed as the adult teeth take their natism) is the reverse of the overshot ed or anesthetised. place. When this fails to happen, and bite. It is considered normal in certain Periodontitis is a continuation of gin- op meaningful the baby teeth don’t fall out, the dogs breeds like the bulldog and the pug. givitis. As the gum infection attacks relationships and may appear to have a double set of In my practice, periodontal (gum) the cementum and periodontal mem- teeth. Retained baby teeth should be disease, is one of the most common brane, the roots become infected then it may take that extracted, so that permanent teeth will problems seen. It occurs in two forms - the teeth begin to loosen and eventu- long to do that. have room to grow. Toy breeds tend gingivitis; a reversible inflammation of ally they detach and fallout. This is a to have many retained teeth. Some- the gums and periodontitis, an inflam- painful process and we advise you to If people don’t times a crowded mouth pushes teeth mation of the deeper structures sup- seek veterinary assistance in correct- find a match in out of alignment resulting in a maloc- porting the teeth. ing this painful problem. This can cause Gingivitis develops when bacteria aggressive, moody, tendencies of your that time, they clusion and poor dental hygiene. When the mouth is closed, the lower builds up between the teeth and gum beloved dog. can always meet someone else. We try to keep it based on compatibility and moral values and not the physical.”

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post their photos on line, W so it works.” BOB MEDLINE HEALTH EXPO ANNOUNCED - Bank of The Bahamas today unveiled plans for a major health and wellness expo this Saturday at the Sheraton, Inspired by the success Cable Beach, with free screenings, demonstrations, giveaways and the most current medical information presented by leading medical experts from The of the business to date, Bahamas and South Florida. Pictured at the press conference l-r, Dr Barry Russell, Bahamas Orthodontic Center, who is set to speak on the procedures that are Mr and Moore are host- revolutionising orthodontics, Vaughn Delaney, Deputy Managing Director, Bank of The Bahamas and Dr Conville Brown, founder of The Medical Pavilion, who is ing their company’s first addressing the topic of the healthy heart. More than 40 medical or lifestyle-related facilities or businesses will be represented at the Expo that runs from 10 am singles event this Satur- to 4.30 pm. It is free to the public. day- something they say will be “ a magical night to remember. The event will be a sin- gles wine tasting on 2009 at Curly's Café, Cable Bank of The Bahamas announces beach next to Sandals. The official sponsor for the event is Bristol Wines and spirits. Other spon- major health & wellness expo sors are Starbucks, Logos book store and Hollis BANK of The Bahamas to almost any question spinal stenosis to orthodon- ion Bahamas, Cleveland Jemi Health and Wellness, Spa. The event promises will host a day-long health someone might have about tics revolutionised. Other Clinic Florida, Doctors Hos- John Bull, Mystical Fitness, to be a fun and exciting and wellness expo with top their health or the health of topics include breast cancer, pital, Miami Children's Hos- Prescription Parlour Phar- one with free giveaways, medical, fitness and nutri- a loved one,” said Vaughn da Vinci robotic surgery and pital, University of Miami macy, Providence Rehabili- tion experts, including lead- Delaney, deputy managing solid advice on how to main- Health Systems, CMI South, tation Centre, Subway, The dating games, wine and ing surgeons, physicians and director, Information Tech- tain a healthy heart. Opera Suites and Marina, Skin Centre & West Bay food all night long. other professionals from nology and Human There will also be free Bahamas Diabetic Associa- Dental. Tickets for the event The Bahamas and South Resources and one of the screenings for blood pres- tion, Bahamas Family Plan- The one day event will be are $20 and are sold at Florida, on September 12. driving forces behind the sure and cholesterol and ning, Bahamas Heart Asso- held at the Sheraton Cable Soul Mates dating service, “We at Bank of The recently-launched BOB free makeovers. ciation, Bahamas Neurolog- Beach Resort, Saturday Bay Street in the Shop- Bahamas are very excited MEDLINE VISA. The bank introduced the ical Center, Bahamas Ortho- September 12 from 10am to pers Haven on Bay com- about bringing the first ever “Some of the most special purpose credit card dontic Centre, Bahamas 4.30pm. There is no charge plex. BOB MEDLINE Health & respected and best-known dubbed “your prescription Plastic Surgery and Laser and partners are offering Mrs Darville Moore Wellness Expo to the surgeons and physicians for health” last month. Arts Center for Esthetics, numerous giveaways, includ- said the response to the Bahamian public, free of from leading South Florida Participants in the BOB Bally Total Fitness, The ing two weekend stays at event has been phenome- charge and with the variety health care facilities along Health and Wellness Expo Cancer Society, Center for Opera Suites and Marina on nal with the company of experts, presentations with leaders in health care include Baptist Health South Specialized Dentistry, Foot Biscayne Bay. For more almost selling out of tick- and demonstrations from The Bahamas will dis- Florida, Broward General & Ankle Institute/Walk-in information contact 396- ets already. designed to provide answers cuss issues ranging from Hospital, The Medical Pavil- Clinic, Impressions Dental, 6010. TO DISCUSS STORIES ON THIS PAGE LOG ON TO WWW.TRIBUNE242.COM

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can do for them. After, bringing those clients back to reality, they eventually find a suitable SoulDating Service to hostSEARCHING their first singles event! match and soon find that those things become insignificant. By CARA BRENNEN-BETHEL relationships and possible marriage. Soul Mates is very selective in who they Tribune Features Editor Mr and Mrs Moore both feel that it is their accept and will not match casual dates, inti- calling to bring positive change in the lives of mate encounters or same sex couples. Their Looking for that perfect soulmate, many people out there who are searching for standards, the couple added are very high and love. they recently had to dismiss a client who did someone you can share not just a Mr and Mrs Moore say they both know the not follow the rules and guidelines of the com- few casual dates but a lifetime with, hardship of dating, because before they found pany. then look no further than Soul Mates each other they always knew in their hearts “The average age of our female clients is that they hadn't met their soul mate. Finding about 30 and the average age for males is dating service, the Christian match the right mate requires patience, an open around 40, I have found that persons that age maker company which seeks to con- heart and an open mind they added. are really serious and know exactly what they nect their clients with potential mar- They both commented that they have been are looking for, but we have also had persons confronted with challenges in regards to very riage partners. ranging in age from 21-65.” In a recent interview with Tribune Woman picky clients. They have found that although The company operates like the much adver- Omeka Darville- Moore, who founded the some clients come to them for help, they still tised E- harmony- using detailed profiles of company along with her husband Philip, have a warped perception of individuals to match clients based on compati- explained that the service is for those what a good mate is. Many bility. serious minded individuals who are focus on looks, material “We sit down with the client for about 20-30 looking for meaningful, long term wealth or what another SEE page 10

Soul Mates dating service is a Christian match maker company which seeks to connect their clients with potential marriage partners.