C M C M Y K Y K WEATHER TINGS TOUGH McDOUBLE FOR $3.79 HIGH 86F ANY TIME...ANY PLACE, WE’RE #1 LOW 75F The Tribune PARTLY SUNNY BAHAMAS EDITION www.tribune242.com Volume: 105 No.284 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009 PRICE – 75¢ (Abaco and Grand Bahama $1.25) Justice T S Hall of Fame H T G R I O S P N delayed induction ceremony I S SEE INSIGHT FRONT SEE SPORTS ON PAGE ELEVEN Man in hospital after being shot by the police A MAN is in a “sta- ble but serious” condi- tion at Princess Mar- garet Hospital after Teens gun down being shot by the police. Officers from the Drug Enforcement Unit were conducting a spe- cial operation at about 11am on Friday near Carmichael Road where they saw a man who had a handgun sell- ing what appeared to be drugs to an individual. As the officers PI security men approached the suspect, SEE page 15 TRIBUNE DIRECTOR ROGER CARRON IS LAID TO RESTf f a t s e n u b i r T / r o j a M é p i l e POLICE AND F AMBULANCE WORKERS were on the scene after the shooting last night. Pair ‘earlier accused of intimidating girls’ TWO teenage boys gunned were intimidating young girls. down two security officers at The boys were escorted off Marina Village on Paradise the property but returned later Island after being moved on to a different part of the Mari- for harassing young girls, it was na. claimed last night. When they were spotted by The incident, which hap- the same security officers on pened at about 9.30pm on Sat- routine patrol, they were asked ROGER CARRON’S son Robert (right) carries the urn containing the ashes, accompanied by John Conlin, who represented the Gurkha urday, sent shockwaves once again to leave. It was then Rifles Regimental Association at the service. throughout the island as police that one of the youths pulled closed off both bridges in their out a gun and fired at the offi- ROGER CARRON, director and a moving ceremony at St Francis Monsignor Preston Moss giving the seach for the pair. cers. former managing editor of The Tri- Xavier Cathedral, West Street. homily. Before the service Mr Peter According to police two In the aftermath, 46-year- bune, was laid to rest in the Eastern The service was conducted by youths, said to be in their teens, old security guard Dyane De Cemetery, on Saturday, following Archbishop Patrick Pinder with SEE page five were earlier in the evening Costa was shot once in the approached by security guards face, once in the chest and at Marina Village after they Man expected to received complaints that they SEE page two FNM pleased with judge’s appear in court over shooting decision on Picewell Forbes THE Free National Movement Allen decided that in light of an of two men has expressed the party’s pleasure unconditional apology by Mr A MAN is expected to with Senior Justice Anita Allen for Forbes and the fact that he has suf- appear in court sometime this not punishing South Andros MP fered ridicule and vilification, she week in connection with the Picewell Forbes any further for his would dispose of the matter with a shooting of two men on Fri- unwarranted outburst at the PLP reprimand rather than a fine or day evening. convention. incarceration for contempt. According to police, the The remarks made by Forbes, “The FNM is pleased with the incident occured when three indicating that former PLP Senator decision of the judge not to punish men allegedly got into an Pleasant Bridgewater had been Mr Forbes further and agrees with altercation in the area of Hos- acquitted of attempted extortion her that he has suffered and will pital Lane and South Street. charges in the John Travolta case, PICEWELL FORBES continue to suffer for his ill-consid- As a result, one man was were proven to be false as the jury ered action. shot in the face, and the other in the case had yet to return a verdict. “Mr Forbes’ colleagues in the PLP seemed in both his legs. Both are said Presiding judge, Senior Justice Allen, to have grasped the seriousness of the matter to be in “stable” condition in declared a mistrial and dismissed the jury. and also issued an unconditional apology. hospital. The case will be heard again. A 42-year-old man was tak- The FNM statement said: “Senior Justice SEE page 15 en into custody. NASSAU AND BAHAMA ISLANDS’ LEADING NEWSPAPER C M C M Y K Y K PAGE 2, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009 THE TRIBUNE :fe^iXklcXk`fej LOCAL NEWS We the Partners, Associates, Management and Staff of Callenders & Co. wish to congratulate Senior Partners Colin Ernest Callender Q.C. THE SCENE of the shooting on Paradise Island. Felipé Major/Tribune staff and Colin Ernest Callender Teens gun down PI security men Q.C. Frederick Roy Mark Smith Q.C. FROM page one on their most prestigious once in the arm. His partner, 33-year-old Troy Feaste, was shot in the professional appointment as left shoulder. Both men are in hospital and are listed by medics as being one of Her Majesty’s Counsel in a “serious, but stable” con- dition. POLICE can be seen According to Superinten- doing checks on learned in Law on the dent Elsworth Moss, security passing traffic. officers apprehended a youth. Another turned himself into stable condition. Our prayers After a cursory check, police early yesterday morn- 19th October 2009. and thoughts are with the offi- motorists were asked to move ing. cers and their families," the on. Describing the event as an statement said. Cars were stopped once “isolated incident”, a statement Almost immediately after again by a group of three or from the Atlantis Resort said the incident, police restricted four officers, holding automat- no hotel guests or staff were departure from Paradise Island ic weapons, wearing camou- Frederick Roy Mark exposed to any harm. to conduct a manhunt. flage uniforms and berets, who "The incident is currently Smith Q.C. A major traffic jam built up asked to check the trunks. being investigated by the after police, standing in the “I've never seen so many authorities. The two Paradise streets and on the sidewalk officers focused on one bit of Island security officers involved next to the entrance of Par- traffic before. are in the care of medical pro- adise Island to Nassau bridge, “Obviously they were fessionals and are presently in slowed down vehicles to check determined not to let these on passengers and conduct guys escape,” one motorist searches. told The Tribune on Saturday Two ambulances struggled night. to make their way through the With crime, being such an congested bridge traffic and unusual occurrence on Par- could barely fit through the adise Island, residents of New middle of the long line of vehi- Providence were inundated cles. by calls and texts from people Vehicles making the decent stuck in the gridlock. from the bridge were met by Supt Moss told The Tribune: three officers in plain clothes “Once there is a serious inci- waving pistols. They marched dent we lock down the entry towards the queuing cars and and exit points, mobilise the shouted for drivers to open up marine units and deploy our their trunks. resources at various points.” TO DISCUSS STORIES ON THIS PAGE LOG ON TO WWW.TRIBUNE242.COM C M C M Y K Y K THE TRIBUNE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2009, PAGE 3 LOCAL NEWS SCHEDULE FNMs voice concern ahead THE FNM’s National Con- vention will be packed with activity, beginning on Wednes- day and followed by a conven- tion banquet on Saturday at the of the party’s convention Wyndham Crystal Palace resort. On Wednesday, at 7am, there will be a prayer breakfast in the Rain Forest Theatre and the By PAUL TURNQUEST process is being meted out. were poised to take the elec- evening session will be chaired Tribune Staff Reporter The same things you saw in tions to court if in fact the by Senator David Thompson. [email protected] the PLP’s convention now need arose. At 7.45pm there will be a warm- appears will take place in this The FNM will hold its con- up for party delegates followed IT APPEARS all is not convention unless someone vention from Wednesday to by a “call to order” and the well within the FNM just gets up and says something Saturday at the Wyndham beginning of the live broadcast. three days from the party’s about it. Crystal Palace Resort. The list of preceding speakers national convention as “old “We are not like that other is as follows: tactics” employed by the PLP party. Here, you are supposed 8.20pm Welcome Remarks Sena- have reportedly begun to rub to have an even playing field tor Johnley Ferguson off on the governing party. and let the best man win. I 8.30pm Entertainment Sweet According to sources with- heard Mr (Ivoine) Ingraham Emily in the party, the list of dele- was running, and maybe (Sen- 8.35pm Remarks Kristi McCardy gates set to attend the FNM’s ator) Anthony (Musgrove), 8.45pm Entertainment Ricardo convention has yet to be and I would presume that Clarke released to the candidates (Senator) Johnley (Ferguson) 8.50pm Remarks Lincoln Deal, who are seeking to challenge would challenge as well. I Student (Junior Minister of those in power throughout the haven’t made up my mind Tourism) organisation.