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By PAUL G TURNQUEST This is about the abject failure of Tribune Staff Reporter the FNM under their obse- [email protected] quious Prime Minister to pro- tect this economy, to keep its A WAR of words between people employed and to bring in the PLP and the FNM raged last foreign investment and to con- night after former Prime Minis- trol crime,” the statement read. ter Perry Christie was branded In its commentary, the FNM the worst Prime Minister in the said that “in terms of decisive- history of the Bahamas. ness, competence, hard work, In the FNM’s latest commen- taking action, good judgment tary (see Page 9), the governing and tested leadership, Perry party said Mr Christie is acutely Christie has been ‘Simply the and hopelessly indecisive, and Worst’ Prime Minister of the is responsible for running the Commonwealth of The “most incompetent and dys- Bahamas.” functional government since “Most Bahamians and those Independence.” PLPs honest with themselves But in response to the FNM’s would acknowledge that in a statement, the PLP issued a comparison between Hubert press release last night, claim- Alexander Ingraham and Perry ing they are “astounded at the Gladstone Christie, that Mr BLAZE: A firefighter level of idiocy” to which the Ingraham is the more coura- tackles the burning FNM has now stooped. geous and stronger leader, and, Nassau Village home. “It is no wonder that they are that Mr Christie is the weaker now called in many circles the leader,” the party said. Photo/Malcolm Davis ‘Foreign National Movement’. “Because Mr Christie always This pathetic piece of fiction wants to be popular, he end- By AVA TURNQUEST which they released this after- lessly panders trying to be all Tribune Staff noon confirms that they wish to things to all people. This is the Reporter LAING’S ONLINE LETTER SUGGESTS elevate trash talking to the level quality of a contestant for aturnquest@ RIDE FOR HOPE CYCLIST of public policy. It is stupid. It is Bahamian Idol. It is not what is tribunemedia.net FORMER EDITOR ‘HATES’ HIM idle. It is crazy. It is a concoction needed in a Bahamian Prime ZHIVARGO Laing, of lies and half truths. Minister. Mr Christie’s decisions, State Minister for DIES OF HEART ATTACK “We have said repeatedly: when he is able to make them, A NASSAU Village Finance, published a let- By MEGAN REYNOLDS Try as the FNM and its foreign are often determined by the last home was burnt to the ter yesterday on his Face- Tribune Staff Reporter minders wish to, this election is ground in an act of book page explaining the [email protected] not a contest between two men. SEE page 11 revenge following an ear- reasons he believes lier shooting incident, it Oswald Brown, former A CYCLIST participating in the Ride for was claimed last night. Editor of The Freeport Hope to raise funds for cancer charities suf- The incident is News, “writes such vile fered a massive heart attack and died. believed to be the latest things” about him. According to a Hatchet Bay resident, “Jink” act of retaliation in the Suggesting that Mr McCardy, 68, of Hatchet Bay, who had suffered troubled inner-city com- Brown actually “hates” two heart attacks in the past, kept fit by bicycle munity. him, Mr Laing said the riding. Therefore, his attack during the ride was According to local reason behind such vit- a surprise to his friends. Mr McCardy, a wid- residents, the shooting of riol is quite simple. ZHIVARGO LAING ower, was remarried two weeks ago. a 26-year-old man at “First, Brown believes Event co-founder Stephen Holowesko said Matthew Street and that I along with Prime the man, who was an avid cyclist and lived in Minister (Hubert) Ingraham was responsible Eleuthera, was given medical attention as soon Alexandria Boulevard as he showed signs of illness. stemmed from a long- for his getting fired from his job at the Freeport News. This is, of course, absolute nonsense but An ambulance was called and a cardiologist standing feud between this is what his now-jaundiced mind believes. provided immediate medical attention, howev- two men over a woman. “I, nor Mr Ingraham had any role to play in er Mr McCardy is believed to have suffered a It was reported that Mr Brown’s firing. Recent conversations with massive heart attack and could not be revived. an angry mob descend- the owners revealed for me what the real rea- Mr Holowesko said Ride for Hope organisers ed upon the house of the sons were, but I leave that there. I will say this did everything to ensure cyclists would have suspected shooter, also much, however, Oswald held on a little while first-class medical attention available and had SEE page 10 given what I learned. Perhaps one day, Mr invested in specialised medical equipment and SEE page 10 SEE page 11

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LOCAL NEWS Minister lights up Pinewood Park with energy saving light bulbs MINISTER of State for the Environment Phenton Neymour and members of the Defence Force distrib- uted new energy saving light bulbs at Pinewood Park on Saturday. Residents were out in force to collect the bulbs and hand in their old ones.

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DEATH NOTICE Rose-Marie Moree, 71

We are saddened to announce the passing of Rose-Marie Moree 71, of Nassau, Bahamas. Rosie, as she was affectionately known, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 8th, 2011. She leaves behind her husband Jack Moree, son Jody, daughter Kelli and their families; sister Sue and host of other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. THE TRIBUNE MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011, PAGE 3 LOCAL NEWS Ambulance on its way to hospital hit by beer bottles

By AVA TURNQUEST Tribune Staff Reporter [email protected] Windshield broken

A PRIVATE ambulance on its way to hospital was attacked yesterday by and driver is injured bottle-throwing thugs, breaking its windshield and injuring the driver. According to owner Frank Walkine, Mr Walkine explained that his com- “Never have I heard of somebody the culprits threw beer bottles at the pany made the emergency flight into attacking an ambulance. We were vehicle as it was taking a critical Long Stella Maris sometime around 1am. transporting a level one patient – it Island patient to hospital. The ground ambulance was on Poin- was a life and death matter.” Mr Walkine, president of Air Ambu- ciana Drive when a group of men in a Police were said to be searching for lance Services, said: “This is an unpro- truck started throwing bottles which the thugs’ vehicle after receiving a voked attack on an emergency vehi- broke the windshield and injured the license plate number from a witness. cle, an ambulance with lights and sirens driver. Anyone with any information relat- blazing. Luckily the driver did not lose Mr Walkine said: “I want the police ing to the incident should call police on control, who knows what could have to aggressively pursue this type of 911, 919 or call Crime Stoppers on 328- been the outcome.” activity. TIPS (8477). Bran thanks supporters ‘who have showered him with love’ FORMER Cabinet Minister and FNM MP for Bamboo Town Branville McCartney, thanked his supporters in and outside of his constituency who he claims have showered him with love and support following his resignation from the FNM. “In recent days, I have also been overcome with humility by the growing number of peo- ple who have come forward to express their interest in working along with me to move this, our beloved country, forward toward the future of empower- ment that has been promised to us for almost 40 years,” he said. BRANVILLE MCCARTNEY Mr McCartney promised the people of Bamboo Town and the Bahamas that when they redefining what is possible. next hear from him publicly, he “I ask all to remain encour- will not be alone in presenting a aged and know that I am using real vision and mission plan my time away wisely and cre- that will speak to “your desires, atively to ensure that the next your dreams, and your possi- government of the Bahamas bilities”. will be prepared to represent “Like America, who against them well, by putting together a all odds elected its first Black plan that will once again put President; like Trinidad, with people first,” he said. its first female Prime Minister; and like Haiti, electing “under- dog” musician Michel Martelly as President, it is my utmost belief that together, as a people united, Bahamians and the Bahamas, will join other coun- tries around the world in

PLP DENIES REPORTS OF MISSING FUNDS INVESTIGATION THE Progressive Liberal Par- ty has denied reports the party is investigating the disappear- ance of a political donation of half a million dollars to its 2007 general election campaign fund. According to a PLP state- ment, there has not been any official complaint of any missing funds from any donor. “The story calls for specula- tion. It is either the work of mis- chief makers who are too clever by half and for their own good or inept propagandists seeking to push the FNM line that somehow the PLP’s name is sul- lied in the eyes of the public. “In either case, the party remains undeterred of ridding the country of the FNM and Hubert Ingraham. We are fully focused on the issues: Crime, unemployment and saving the Bahamas for Bahamians. The PLP intends to win the next general election and by God’s help save the nation,” the party said.

PAGE 4, MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011 THE TRIBUNE EDITORIAL/LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Tribune Limited NULLIUS ADDICTUS JURARE IN VERBA MAGISTRI Christie’s ‘stop, Being Bound to Swear to The Dogmas of No Master

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Published Daily Monday to Saturday EDITOR, The Tribune. foreigners 10,000 acres of real patrimony in Mayaguana. Shirley Street, P.O. Box N-3207, Nassau, Bahamas IN THE typical hysteric LETTERS Mr. Christie should also Insurance Management Building., P.O. F-485, Freeport, Grand Bahama and irresponsible manner [email protected] call for a full public inquiry which has become his trade- into the many unanswered mark, the Leader of the questions about Bluewater. Opposition has proposed the new port at Clifton. Who were its Bahamian prin- So much for change coming to Washington biggest example of “stop, The real affront to the cipals? Would it have bene- review and cancel” in Bahamian people was from fitted some members of his WASHINGTON — President Barack ly attack the cuts Republicans wanted. Bahamian history. those who were greedily Cabinet? Why has the PLP Obama promised to change Washington's The White House figured it would take PLP Leader Perry Christie anticipating raking millions been so hushed mouth about ways. Yet he's as caught up in them as ever. those hits. It did. has put the country on notice off the top in the Bluewater the details of the Bluewater As the week began, Obama kicked off his A Gallup poll in late March found declin- of his plans to destroy the new deal. That deal would have scheme? re-election bid with a sunny video of people ing numbers of people who said Obama was BTC-Cable & Wireless part- made some instant million- In the interest of trans- talking about their hopes and needs, the very a strong and decisive leader: a little more aires but it would have left image of life outside Washington politics. than half of those polled, compared with 60 nership despite approval by parency and accountability Parliament and a regulatory the Bahamian public with no Mr. Christie should provide By week's end, Obama was mired in bud- per cent one year ago and 73 per cent two improvement in telecoms ser- get negotiations, cancelling trips and scram- years ago. The White House believed that a review by URCA. the Bahamian people with Mr. Christie's outrageous vice. In fact it would have left immediate answers to these bling to stave off a government shutdown better result would come if Obama didn't try the public considerably worse that could only undermine the public's faith in to overheat the issue. Officials believed that histrionics demonstrates once and other questions related his leadership. people were worried about gas prices, not a again the PLP's sense of enti- off. to Bluewater, a deal which his It was the messy business of governing, spending squabble and that voters didn't hire tlement and frustration and When Mr. Christie is look- Cabinet agreed to in secrecy and how it's going to be in this long cam- Obama to be a legislator. also their contempt for the ing for affront to the Bahami- on the eve of the last election. paign for incumbent Obama. Obama would go public when it meant mandate of the people as giv- an people and trying to iden- Beyond the vision for economic competi- the most. That was Tuesday. The president en to the FNM – not to the tify those who would give BLS tiveness he wants to talk about, Obama is suddenly got vocal. PLP – in the last election. away the people's patrimony, Nassau, chasing a second term while trying to make a He said Americans didn't want games but Further, Mr. Christie's he should look in the mirror April 8, 2011. deeply divided government work. He got results. The pragmatic approach is what statement is another example and see the man who gave bogged down in legislative tactics in his first White House strategists believe will bring of his never ending pander- two years, even when he won fights on health back the election-turning independents to ing and big talk which never care and other issues. Obama. amounts to anything. This is The goal now is to avoid all that. He can't. "There are some things we can't control," the same PLP that vehement- Blaming police or In this test of leadership, the White House he said. "We can't control earthquakes; we ly opposed the agreement says Obama wrangled the budget compro- can't control tsunamis; we can't control upris- mise he wanted, spending cuts he supported ings on the other side of the world. What we with Sun International on the without shelving his priorities or accepting can control is our capacity to have a rea- Atlantis Resort at Paradise govt for domestic unacceptable policy changes. soned, fair conversation between the parties Island which helped to trans- His administration portrayed it as an and get the business of the American people form Bahamian tourism and example of bipartisan cooperation of the done." today directly employs disputes is crazy highest stakes. But it wasn't getting done, and his voice approximately 10,000 Yet the government was on the brink of was not the only one setting the tone. Bahamians. EDITOR, The Tribune. closing, and many people were wondering "The president isn't leading," Boehner The PLP's hypocrisy has how that could happen, or why. This is said Wednesday. "He didn't lead on last no bounds. Despite vicious YESTERDAY in the South Beach area there was another change? year's budget, and he clearly is not leading on attacks on the creation of gruesome domestic murder. As I listened to the crowd that was The showdown was a reminder that for all this year's budget." Atlantis from among others milling around there was talk about how the government and a president's powers, there's much beyond Obama met with Boehner and Reid four Fred Mitchell and B.J. Not- the police are not doing their jobs in stamping out the scourge control. Think Libya, Egypt, Japan's earth- times in the White House during the week. tage, the PLP later approved quake, not to mention Iraq and Afghanistan. He still went to the Philadelphia area of crime. plans for the expansion of For government or the police to be blamed for domestic In this case, the new House Republican Wednesday to talk about energy. He looked Atlantis. They were wrong majority, led by Speaker John Boehner, comfortable, almost carefree, as he laughed disputes is just crazy. in their opposition to Atlantis If you are going to blame the government then you should seized on a must-pass budget bill to give voice with workers at a wind-turbine company and they are wrong today on to frustrated voters and tea party conserva- about their families and their cars. also blame the neighbours. They are just next door, much clos- the BTC-Cable & Wireless er than the police or any government ministers .Someone must tives who demanded spending cuts. But Washington had sucked him back in. partnership. It was brinksmanship mode again in the By Friday, he cancelled a trip to Indianapolis, have heard the screams. Why did they not come to the rescue capital, where nothing gets done until the scrapping the attention he wanted to give to With both Atlantis and the of the victim? deadline. Sometimes not even then. In pub- clean energy. new BTC-Cable & Wireless I’ll tell you why, because we are all cowards, we are afraid. lic, Obama tried to keep it at arm's length. He scrapped a weekend getaway with his partnership, the PLP sought We would prefer to blame the government and police rather "I shouldn't have to oversee a process in family to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia. to oppose initiatives they did than do our civic duties. which Congress deals with last year's bud- While working to avoid a shutdown, Oba- not want to succeed because We are afraid to speak out when we see crimes being com- get," Obama said as the time got short this ma's team thought the White House would they know that what is good mitted right under our noses. We are afraid to turn in our week. come out OK in the public's mind if it came to for the Bahamian people is family and friends who we know are committing these crimes. In fact, he was up to his neck in it. that. The thinking was that the president had bad news for them. We are afraid and find it easier to use the government and Obama used a veto threat to make clear he presented a reasonable case of agreeing to For the record, the Oppo- police as scapegoats. would not accept the scope of GOP spending spending cuts without going too far, and that sition also opposes the new There will never be a downturn in crime until the citizens cuts. He said he would accept no more tem- people would be angry with Republicans if port at Arawak Cay. How stand up and say enough is enough. But this will never happen porary extensions to keep the government the government closed up partially over a Mr. Christie proposes to lift because we are afraid so we will continue to blame the gov- running for a few weeks at a time unless there policy disagreement about abortion. the new port out of the ernment and police. was a broader deal in hand. He kept saying Only when the standoff grew most dire ground at Arawak Cay and leaders had to act like grown-ups. did it end. Like someone said. “Blame on mur brudder, blame on.” transplant it at Clifton is And then someone came right behind him and said. “To whom The White House said his strategy was to But the budget mess showed how govern- known only to him and the stay behind the scenes, work the phones and ment isn't supposed to operate. No matter the bells tolls? It tolls for you.” Hopefully some one hears PLP. The Bahamian people your scream. let his senior aides do the negotiating. That who's to blame, all will be, including a presi- find it amusing that the same type of role provided an opening for Repub- dent running for election this time from inside Perry Christie and PLP who licans to question his leadership. It also led to Washington's ways. PRATT rumblings from frustrated lawmakers in his (This article was written by Ben Feller, could not and did not build a Nassau, own party who wanted the president to open- AP White House Correspondent). port in five years, are now April 8, 2011. proposing to build a whole

THE TRIBUNE MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011, PAGE 5 LOCAL NEWS ‘4G service by Christmas’ for BTC consumers

By AVA TURNQUEST requirements for mobile Tribune Staff Reporter telecommunications. [email protected] BTC and LIME executives set off for Eleuthera today as BTC customers on New they embark on a countrywide Providence and Grand tour to meet with employees, Bahama can expect to have a sharing with them the compa- 4G service by Christmas, ny’s history. according to manager’s union BTC currently employs chief William Carroll. 1,173 workers throughout the Mr Carroll, head of the country. Bahamas Communications The team, said to include Public Managers Union (BCP- newly-appointed BTC CEO MU), met with LIME execu- Geoff Houston; David Shaw, tives on Friday where they CEO, LIME; and advisor Kirk shared tentative future plans. Griffin, former acting CEO “They’ve extended the tran- and president, will canvass the sition period from six months, Family Islands over the next now they’re saying 18 to 24 few weeks. months. They are still not 100 Meanwhile, unionists per cent sure about the direc- WILLIAM CARROLL, head of remain sceptical of the com- tion they want to take,” said the Bahamas Communications pany’s future after the first Mr Carroll. Public Managers Union formal meeting since Cable & “They didn’t tell us any- Wireless Communications thing new, they are still try- by Christmas.” took over the company. ing to feel out and see what The term ‘4G’ refers to the Last week, Mr Houston said is what. They did say that fourth generation of cellular he was hopeful both sides will Grand Bahama and New wireless standards. The stan- be able to sit down amicably Providence will get 4G service dards dictate peak speed to hash out outstanding labour issues - mainly workforce restructuring and an expired industrial agreement - and to come to some accord on the 7KH+LVWRU\RI&UHDWLRQ way forward for BTC. Speaking yesterday, Mr Carroll said executives could not provide much details on *HQHVLV the company’s future plans at Friday’s meeting. He listed contract negotia- 7KHQ *RG EOHVVHG WKH VHYHQWK GD\ DQG tions, out-sourcing opportu- VDQFWLӾHG LW EHFDXVH LQ LW +H UHVWHG IURP nities, hiring practices and impending downsizing as top DOO +LV ZRUN ZKLFK *RG KDG FUHDWHG DQG issues he wants to discuss with CWC. PDGH7KLV LV WKH KLVWRU\>D@ RI WKH KHDYHQV Mr Carroll said: “They did- DQG WKH HDUWK ZKHQ WKH\ ZHUH FUHDWHG LQ n’t give us much to go on, they cannot say when the contracts WKH GD\ WKDW WKH /25' *RG PDGH WKH HDUWK and packages will be available. I cannot say they’re making DQG WKH KHDYHQVEHIRUH DQ\ SODQW RI WKH good yet, they are making some promises. Time will tell ӾHOG ZDV LQ WKH HDUWK DQG EHIRUH DQ\ KHUE if they will do what they RI WKH ӾHOG KDG JURZQ )RU WKH /25' *RG promised to do.” The group is scheduled for KDG QRW FDXVHG LW WR UDLQ RQ WKH HDUWK DQG another sit down in two WKHUH ZDV QR PDQ WR WLOO WKH JURXQGEXW D weeks. PLVW ZHQW XS IURP WKH HDUWK DQG ZDWHUHG WKH ZKROH IDFH RI WKH JURXQG $QG WKH /25' *RG IRUPHG PDQ RI WKH GXVW RI WKH JURXQG DQG EUHDWKHG LQWR KLV QRVWULOV WKH EUHDWK RI OLIH DQG PDQ EHFDPH D OLYLQJ EH LQJ THE TRIBUNE MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011, PAGE 7 LOCAL NEWS

RIDE FOR HOPE Harbour Island celebrity raises $25,000 for charity

By MEGAN REYNOLDS Tribune Staff Reporter India Hicks cycles in memory of [email protected] friend who died from breast cancer HARBOUR Island celebrity India Hicks raised $25,000 for the Ride for daughters, it is a tragedy on Eleuthera to Nassau for Hope as she cycled 70 miles many levels. mammograms and breast in memory of a friend who “The expenses born by cancer education free of recently died of breast can- these families is crippling.” charge. cer. Bahamian women are “Early screening is the Lynne Cleare, 51, an particularly vulnerable to proven method in early active member of the Har- breast cancer as they have diagnosis and leads to dra- bour Island community the highest prevalence of matically higher survival long battle with breast can- the BRCA1 genetic muta- rates after treatment,” Ms cer ended around three tion that puts women at Hicks said. INDIA HICKS and co-owner of the Sugar Mill Linda Griffin completed the Ride for Hope in under six weeks ago. greater risk of breast cancer “If I can do anything to hours and raised $25,000 for the charity. Ms Hicks said they out of any population in the raise Bahamian women’s became friends when they world. awareness it could save were both pregnant at the Around 25 per cent of another friend. same time and their sons, Bahamian women diag- “My message is – don't now 14, have grown up nosed with breast cancer wait until it is too late – get together. carry the defective BRCA1 tested now, get mammo- Since Ms Cleare’s death, gene and Ms Cleare was grams regularly and be pro- Ms Hicks has welcomed Ms one of them. active in your fight against Cleare’s son into her home this dreadful disease.” to help the family find the Screenings Ms Hicks cycled 70 miles best thing for him in this with her friend and busi- ness partner Linda Griffin, time of grief. Genetic testing and regu- co-owner of The Sugar Mill The model, photograph- lar screenings could pre- boutique in Harbour er, businesswoman and vent breast cancer from Island, in under six hours relation to the British Roy- developing and Ms Hicks on Saturday. al Family, also stepped up said she could personally The granddaughter of her fundraising efforts for attest to this as her mother Lord Mountbatten, the last the Ride for Hope by tar- is a breast cancer survivor. Viceroy of India, and god- geting key donors to con- The funding she raised daughter of Prince Charles, tribute to the cause. will help cover the cost of the Prince of Wales, said: “There are millions of cancer-caring centres and “I am very blessed to have kids who are left without a treatment programmes in the life that I have, and liv- mother,” Ms Hicks said. the Bahamas, including the ing in a small island com- “Children lose mothers. Family Islands Mammo- munity in the Bahamas one Brothers lose sisters. Com- gram Screening Pro- is very aware of trying to munities lose leaders, gramme which takes do as much as one possibly teachers, business women. women from Harbour can, so you do try to do Parents outlive their adult Island, Spanish Wells and your best.”

PAGE 8, MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011 THE TRIBUNE Obama: Second term, tough battle By SIR RONALD SANDERS despite Obama’s personal urging by the US administra- intervention. Failure to reach tion for him to go as Obama (The writer is a Consultant agreement will leave the gov- did. Obama is also yet to and former Caribbean diplo- ernment with no money to explain in a credible way why mat) spend on goods and services he did not adopt the same atti- for the American people. tude to the rulers of Bahrain Barack Obama has It is quite likely that a Bud- and why he turned a blind eye launched his campaign for re- WORLD VIEW get will be agreed but it will be to Saudi Arabian troops election to the Presidency of one with deep spending cuts rolling across the border to the United States in 2012. In But, first, they will have win the Democratic Party that will hurt the Obama prop up the Bahrain royal launching his campaign so ear- to decide among themselves nomination unopposed, he administration in the run up to family in the face of street ly, Obama plans on raising a who their Presidential candi- can concentrate his funding the 2012 Presidential elections. protests, very similar to those billion dollars. He will need date will be to run against on selling his programme pri- Most at risk will be his signa- in Tunisia and Egypt. every cent of it for the finan- Obama. The process of reach- or to the Presidential run-off, ture health care programme Before Obama came to cial supporters of the Repub- ing that decision will not only and then on selling himself as that the Republicans are office he said he wanted an lican Party and the fringe Tea eat-up a great deal of their deserving of a second term. resolved to destroy. America that is less combative Party are determined to see campaign funds, it will leave His first term so far has One of the unspoken fac- and more cooperative with the the back of him. They will much Republican blood on been anything but a cake- tors – at least openly unspo- rest of the world. America’s the ground. In the meantime, walk. Obama came into office spend a large fortune in trying SIR RONALD SANDERS ken – is race. Despite every- foreign policy, he said, should to realize that ambition. since Obama is expected to with America involved in two thing that is said. Obama did be based on its core values costly wars – three, if we count not win the Presidency the including the pursuit of liber- the so-called “war on terror- respect of the latter develop- first time round with an over- ty and the protection rather ism.” Afghanistan and Iraq ment, he has been accused of whelming number of white than violation of human rights. were not only draining Amer- being a tool of these corpora- votes. His support came from He argued that this should be ica’s treasury, they were tions whose influence he had blacks, Hispanics and other achieved by diplomacy rather haemorrhaging the blood of pledged to cut when he was minorities who voted over- than military might and by American soldiers. Neither campaigning for the Presi- whelmingly for him. It was multilateral approaches rather was popular or glamorous, dency. them and a minority of addi- than unilateral action. In par- and American families want By the mid-term elections tional white supporters who ticular, he placed high regard out of both. Obama also last year, Obama’s populari- got him past the tape. The on multinational cooperation inherited the worst US finan- ty rating had declined consid- race issue continues to be used through the United Nations. cial nightmare since the reces- erably and the Democrats lost by his detractors in many sub- In dealing with Libya, this sion of the 1930’s, and the control of the US Congress. tle ways. One example is the was precisely the approach he Treasury was owed more than As matters now stand, unem- continued questioning of used and to good effect. But a trillion dollars that had to ployment is still high at 8.8 per whether or not he was born he left himself exposed to his be pumped into financial insti- cent with more than 7 million in America and therefore enti- willing supporters and his tutions to keep them afloat people, who were employed tled to run for the US Presi- worse critics when he did not and to pull the economy from three years ago, now out of dency. Just recently, Donald apply the same principles in the brink of collapse. work. The economy report- Trump – billionaire landlord, Bahrain and Yemen. In the year that followed, edly grew by 2.9 per cent in hotel magnate, television per- Still, Obama’s rating with the domestic scene became 2010 but the country is highly sonality, and self-described the American people now even grimmer. Unemploy- indebted at $14.1 trillion with Tea Partier, who fancies his stands at 49 per cent, a big ment grew, homes were repos- the single largest holder being chances of being nominated jump from the low ratings of sessed as banks foreclosed on China with $1.1 trillion. Its as a Republican Presidential four months ago when the unpaid mortgages, and doors debt to GDP ratio is over 90 candidate – has suggested that Democrats suffered the of businesses were closed from per cent and could rise to over Obama was born in Kenya biggest losses in mid-term sea to shining sea. 100 per cent by 2015. In an and that he should make his elections since 1983. His plans for a health care unprecedented move, the US birth certificate public. The question is can he sus- scheme, signed into law in Federal Reserve resorted to The Republicans have also tain it in difficult domestic March of last year, remains buying substantial Treasury rubbished Obama’s foreign economic circumstances suf- an issue among US lawmakers securities and bonds to keep policy positions stating that ficient to make him win in who have used it to divide the interest rates low and to avoid they put America at risk and 2012. He has an uphill task society. He has also had to more indebtedness to foreign are not tough enough on its before him, and the Republi- compromise on his plans to governments. enemies or kind enough to its cans know it. They are gath- reinstate tax cuts introduced As this commentary is friends. It’s pretty certain that ering their forces. by his Republican predeces- being written, the Democrats if the Republicans were in sor, George W. Bush, and to and Republicans have failed office, Hosni Mubarak would Responses and previous develop a working relation- to reach agreement on a Bud- still be the President of Egypt commentaries at: ship with big business. In get for the next fiscal year and there would have been no www.sirronaldsanders.com

THE TRIBUNE MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011, PAGE 9 Being Prime Minister requires courage!

By THE FREE NATIONAL pain. Over three nonconsecu- unemployment benefits and blood pressure, diabetes, can- MOVEMENT tive terms Prime Minister have now expanded the pre- cer, heart condition and depres- C OMMENTARY Ingraham has greatly expanded scription drug benefit pro- sion; RECENTLY, Prime Minis- the social security network and gramme to civil servants and • the 26,655 persons who ter Hubert Ingraham remind- Most Bahamians and those enhanced social development the country’s security forces. received unemployment bene- ed the leader of the Opposition PLPs honest with themselves in health care, education and That quality of compassion fits totaling some $30.3 million that in addition to various would acknowledge that in a housing. can be measured by: since 2009; national issues, the next elec- comparison between Hubert It is Hubert Ingraham and • the 13,000 Bahamians who SEE page 11 tion will be contested on the Alexander Ingraham and Perry the FNM who introduced receive medicine for their high core issue of leadership. Gladstone Christie, that Mr Issues don’t get addressed or Ingraham is the more coura- problems solved by themselves. geous and stronger leader, and, Or, by ignoring them as Perry that Mr Christie is the weaker Christie usually does. Con- leader. fronting our national challenges Because Mr Christie always requires a decisive, competent, wants to be popular, he end- hardworking, action-oriented lessly panders trying to be all Prime Minister with good judg- things to all people. This is the ment and tested leadership. It quality of a contestant for also demands courage. Bahamian Idol. It is not what is Mr Christie is overflowing needed in a Bahamian Prime with theatrical passion, endless Minister. Mr Christie’s deci- talk and promises rarely ful- sions, when he is able to make filled. But he runs huge deficits them, are often determined by when it comes to most of the the last person to leave the qualities needed to lead The PERRY CHRISTIE room. Bahamas: Mr Christie even found it dif- • He is acutely and hopeless- Baha Mar deal with Mr Ingra- ficult to ask the scandal-ridden ly indecisive. Shane Gibson to leave the cab- • He ran the most incompe- ham, its principals and credi- tors saw the measure of the inet, despite his Minister’s ques- tent and dysfunctional Gov- tionable actions and the shame ernment since Independence. man and accepted many of his key demands. In negotiating and embarrassment he brought • His work ethic is shall we to the Bahamas. Indeed he say, laid back. with Mr Christie they knew that he and the PLP are easily went on television with Shane • When the choice is Gibson basically holding his between acting and doing noth- rolled. In terms of decisiveness, hands and apologising and ing, Mr Christie usually takes lamenting his having to leave a pass on having to do some- competence, hard work, taking action, good judgment and test- Cabinet. That’s not the actions thing. of a leader. • It was Perry Christie’s Gov- ed leadership, Perry Christie has been “Simply the Worst” Were it not for Prime Minis- ernment that gave us Bluewa- ter Ingraham, tough decisions ter, the Korean boat scandal, Prime Minister of the Com- monwealth of The Bahamas. would never have been made and the virtual give-away of to finish much-needed road 10,000 acres at Mayaguana. For many Bahamians, Hubert Ingraham has earned the title, works and installation of utili- • It was Perry Christie’s Gov- ties, move the downtown Nas- ernment that failed to intro- “Simply the Best.” And, what of courage? sau port to Arawak Cay, final- duce any aspect of National ly privatize BTC after many Health Insurance or complete a Before becoming the President of the United States, John F years, renegotiate the Baha single major infrastructural pro- Mar deal, push through social ject in five years despite a bet- Kennedy wrote a book on lead- ership called Profiles in legislation improving equality ter economy and after borrow- for various categories of per- ing $800 million. Courage. A student of political leadership and history, JFK sons, and keeping the country • Perry Christie’s leadership together during the worldwide has been tested and found knew that electing a leader was not singularly about the issues financial crisis. wanting. It is Hubert Ingraham But in addition to courage, who concluded the Baha Mar of the day. Serving as the Chief Execu- Mr Ingraham has demonstrated deal with major improvements his compassion for vulnerable for Bahamians in terms of sig- tive of a country requires con- fronting challenges and mak- and poorer Bahamians. Com- nificantly more contracts and passion is measured in action skills training, as well as reduc- ing tough and often unpopular decisions. It also involves some- not talk and pretending to hold ing by tens of millions conces- someone’s hand and tell them sion given by Perry Christie and times challenging one’s own cit- izens and party to do the right that you feel their pain without the PLP. removing the causes of their • When renegotiating the thing and to seize the future.

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LOCAL NEWS FROM page one Tribune rise FROM page one to two essential facts: Nassau Village home burned • The Tribune, along with its sister website • The Tribune is the best platform to meet on Matthew Street, immedi- Tribune242, is by far the Bahamas' number one every kind of advertising need. ately after the incident. down ‘as revenge for shooting’ source for news, business, editorials and opinion The Tribune, the people's paper, is the The crowd of men and pieces, sport and features, in print and online. biggest and the best. women was said to have are going to burn this house Police are investigating. threatened to burn the house down with all of ya’ll in here – Meanwhile, police are down with all occupants inside, don’t go to sleep in this house investigating two other shoot- which included several small tonight.” ings which occurred on Friday. children. It was reported that the Shortly before 10pm, two The resident said: “A social mob continued to shout their relatives were hit by bullets as was going on around the cor- threats as police searched the they were driving through ner. I heard the music, then I house that evening for the man Thompson Lane off East heard four shots and the music believed to be involved in the Street. stopped. In a minute, the mob shooting. According to police, the was to the house.” The resident added: “The man and woman were stopped The resident added: “They police searched the house but by another family member started throwing rocks at the didn’t find (culprit). Before when gunshots were heard. house, breaking up the win- the police left the people who As a result, the woman dows and shouting threats. I live in the house, they all left. received gunshot injuries to called the police because I was The car had so many persons her hip, and the man was shot very concerned, there were a in it, it could hardly drive off.” in his chest. lot of children in there.” Less than five hours later, Police were later called to a The shooting victim is in the resident said she awoke to shooting at John Road, off serious condition at hospital find the wooden structure Hospital Lane. Shortly before after he was shot in the face engulfed in flames. midnight, a 31-year-old Wil- shortly after 11.35pm on Fri- The resident said: “Those son Tract man was shot in his day. people lost everything. They lower back and right leg after According to police, the vic- left in such a hurry, they didn’t he was approached by an tim was approached by a man take anything with them when armed man in a black hood- who was known to him and they left. Now all their belong- ed jacket. The victim was said armed with a handgun. ings are destroyed.” to be with a group of males The resident said: “They According to fire services, when he was approached by said, ‘If (victim) is dead, we the fire started at 3.32am. the gunman.

FROM page one

Brown might reveal how he got the job in the first LAING’S ONLINE LETTER place,” Minister Laing said. Minister, Lynden Pindling. And no matter what While there has been many theories put for- he says about me, I want to make it clear, he ward for the reason for Mr Brown’s termination has never given me anything, and unlike him, I from the Freeport News, Mr Laing said Mr have never asked him for anything and today, Brown might consider what value he actually there is nothing I could want from him to add one added to the paper while he was there, “besides iota to my life. using it to spew his venom on those who did not “I trust that the present torment that his venge- give him his wishes. ful heart has soon finds comfort in a higher source “Which brings me to the second reason why he than his new-found political mission. He might seems to hate me so. Some time ago, Mr Brown consider why someone with what he believes to approached me about his need to get out of the be such exceptional journalistic skills could not country to clear his head and wanted Prime Min- find a place now here in the Bahamas or in the ister Ingraham to give him an appointment in place of one of his citizenships, the United States either Washington, DC, or Canada as a diplomat, of America. an ambassador. I heard him, of course, but I “No matter how he tries to justify it, one thing believe for reasons now proven justified, the PM was revealed by his recent letter to the editor clearly did not agree to such a thing. about why he now supports Perry Christie, after “So, in Mr Brown’s now twisted logic, Mr brutalising him in writing so often over the years, Ingraham and myself, owed him something or Oswald Brown is for Oswald Brown. As one denied him something he desperately needed. very astute young person said to me, ‘I notice in Now like a dog returning to vomit, he is wallow- reading that very long letter that Brown’s reason ing in the PLP’s muck, trying venomously to dis- for leaving the PLP first, then joining the FNM parage me, the FNM and the Prime Minister. and now going back to the PLP was not about “All I can say is ‘PLP beware!’ Good riddance any principled situation; it was only about his to Mr Brown. Any man who could act so vexa- selfish desires. In a sense it’s like a woman tiously double-minded is trouble to have as a spurned’. I could not have said it better myself,” supporter to begin with, ask the late former Prime Mr Laing said.

PAGE 14, MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011 THE TRIBUNE

INTERNATIONAL NEWS Libyan rebels say strikes help them hold town

AJDABIYA, Libya desperate for those Libyans Associated Press who are being brutally shelled by the regime. To help pro- LIBYAN REBELS said tect these civilians we contin- NATO airstrikes on Sunday ued to strike these forces helped them drive Moammar hard," Bouchard said. A LIBYAN REBEL riding on a pickup truck shouts that pro-Gadhafi forces have been driven out of the city as he rides past other rebels on the Gadhafi's forces out of a NATO noted that is enforc- outskirts of Ajdabiya, Libya Sunday, April 10, 2011. Libyan rebels said NATO airstrikes on Sunday helped them drive Moammar Gadhafi's forces hard-fought eastern city that ing the no-fly zone on both out of the hard-fought eastern city of Ajdabiya that is the gateway to the opposition's stronghold. (AP) is the gateway to the opposi- sides, having intercepted a tion's stronghold. rebel MiG-23 fighter jet that it Four airstrikes largely forced back to the airport Sat- stopped what had been heavy urday. shelling of Ajdabiya by gov- In Ajdabiya, shelling could ernment forces, rebel battle- be heard from the hospital in field commander and the central part of the city spokesman Col. Hamid Hassy Sunday afternoon. said. NATO's leader of the In the embattled city of operation said the airstrikes Misrata, the lone rebel out- destroyed 11 tanks near Ajd- post in the west of the coun- abiya and another 14 near try, residents said shelling Misrata, the only city rebels continued Sunday, killing one still hold in the western half of and wounding two others seri- Libya. ously. Hassy said Gadhafi's forces "We woke up at 7 a.m. fled the western gate of Ajd- from the tank fire," said a abiya and by mid-afternoon doctor working at the local had been pushed back about hospital who spoke on condi- 40 miles (60 kilometers) west tion of anonymity for fear of of the city. However, sporadic reprisal. shelling could still be heard Libya's third-largest city has around western Ajdabiya. been pounded without cease Mohammed Idris, the for more than a month by supervisor of the hospital in Gadhafi's heavy weapons, but Ajdabiya, said 38 people died the rebels have managed to in the fighting over the week- hold out. end, including 20 Gadhafi The apparent surge in fighters and three rebels killed ground fighting could add Sunday. urgency to the latest peace The main front line in initiative. Envoys from the Libya's uprising runs along a African Union planned talks highway on the country's with Gadhafi in Tripoli and northern Mediterranean coast rebels in Benghazi during a that leads out of the rebels' two-day visit beginning Sun- de facto capital of Benghazi in day. the opposition-held eastern An official from the half of the country and African bloc, Khellaf Brahan, toward the regime's western said its proposals call for an stronghold in the capital immediate cease-fire, open- Tripoli. ing channels for humanitarian aid and talks between the rebels and the government. Offensive But Gadhafi has insisted he won't step down, while rebels Government forces are try- and much of the international ing to regain territory lost to community, including the the opposition, which wants United States, are bent on to topple Gadhafi after more seeing him go. than four decades in power. In an interview Sunday with The Gadhafi loyalists have CNN, former British Prime been pounding Ajdabiya in Minister Tony Blair said the their most sustained offensive objective should be to change since being driven back west the regime. by international airstrikes last "We've got to keep in our month. minds, you know, what is our If Gadhafi's forces took the strategic objective," he said. city, they would have a clear "It is to get a different form of path to Benghazi, Libya's sec- government in place in which ond largest city about 100 the people of Libya decide miles (160 kilometers) away the future of Libya." along the coast. "If he controls Adjabiya, he makes us feel like we are Helicopters unsafe because he can move anywhere in the east," Hassy In the capital Tripoli, the said. deputy foreign minister The rebels claimed success claimed government forces as South African President shot down two U.S.-built Chi- Jacob Zuma and the heads of nook helicopters being used Mali and Mauritania arrive in by rebel forces in the east of Tripoli to try to broker a the country. cease-fire. Gadhafi has Khaled Kaim said the heli- ignored the cease-fire he copters were shot down near announced after western the eastern oil facilities of airstrikes were authorized last Brega — a key objective of month, and the government rebels — and accused NATO has rejected the rebels' con- commanders of a double stan- ditions for a stop in fighting. dard, allowing rebel forces to Rebels had been growing operate aircraft in "clear vio- critical of NATO, which acci- lation" of the no-fly zone. dentally hit opposition fight- "We have a question for ers in deadly airstrikes twice the allied forces — is this res- this month. They have com- olution made for the Libyan plained that the alliance was government only or everyone too slow and imprecise, but in Libya?" he asked. Hassy said it is getting better. The report could not be "To tell you the truth, at confirmed with the rebels, but first NATO was paralyzed but journalists in the area did now they have better move- describe seeing at least one ment and are improving," he helicopter apparently fight- said. ing for the rebels in the area NATO is operating under a Saturday, though it lacked the U.N. resolution authorizing a distinctive double rotor no-fly zone airstrikes to pro- design of the Chinook and tect Libyan civilians. The appeared to be a Russian- airstrikes, initially conducted built model. under U.S. leadership, helped Rebels took a few aircraft knock Gadhafi's forces back from the government when just as they were at the some air force units defected doorstep of Benghazi. in the east of the country. The commander of the Most aircraft held by either NATO operation, Canadian side are Russian-made, Lt. Gen. Charles Bouchard, though the Directory of stressed in a NATO state- World Air Forces from 2008 ment that the point of the says Libya had 20 Chinooks, airstrikes was to protect civil- which are used primarily for ians, not to work hand-in- transport and heavy lifting. hand with the rebels. The government's air force "The situation in Ajdabiya, has been effectively grounded and Misrata in particular, is since airstrikes began.

THE TRIBUNE MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011, PAGE 15 INTERNATIONAL NEWS New Offering March 2011 Egypt’s ex-president denies abuse of power CAIRO Associated Press

IN THE first remarks since his ouster, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak denied he abused his authority to amass wealth and property in a speech broadcast Sunday, as hundreds of protesters occu- pying the heart of Cairo shout- ed for him to be brought to tri- al. Mubarak, forced out of office two months ago by a popular uprising, said he was willing to cooperate in any investigation to prove that he did not own property abroad or posses foreign bank accounts. Shortly after Mubarak's pre- recorded speech was aired, FORMER Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. (AP) Egypt's prosecutor general told state TV he issued orders Sun- day summoning the ex-presi- also spurred protesters to itary and political career until dent and his two sons for ques- retake Tahrir Square, shutting now to prove to the people tioning. down traffic in the heart of the that their former president Subscribe for Shares in The station quoted a prose- city. only owns domestically accord- cution spokesman as saying the On Sunday, hundreds ing to previous financial dis- Commonwealth Brewery Limited scope of the investigation of remained barricaded there closure." Mubarak and his sons would behind barbed wire and Egyptian prosecutors trav- include the crackdown on pro- burned-out troop carriers. eled to Europe last week as testers that killed an estimated Since his ouster, Mubarak part of the investigation. 300 people as well as the cor- and his family have been under Sunday's summoning for ruption allegations. house arrest at a presidential questioning was the first to Holding Mubarak and top palace in the Red Sea resort include accusations about Initial Public Offering officials in his government of Sharm el-Sheikh, their assets Mubarak's role in the violence accountable for the violence is frozen. But Mubarak has not against protesters. a central demand of anti- been charged. Mubarak also said he would Mubarak movement. 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MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011 SECTION B • [email protected] ‘Commercial CLICO’s $40-$50m nonsense’ on Albany land key asset recovery acquisition By NEIL HARTNELL * Bahamian liquidator signs deal to sell Tribune Business Editor * Court of Appeal overturns ‘untenable’ 20% of key asset for $10m Supreme Court ruling over compulsory CLICO (Bahamas) credi- * In talks with another buyer to dispose of tors are likely to recover purchases for $1.4bn project between $40-$50 million from remaining 420 acres at project accounting * Says previous finding would ‘seriously the sale of the real estate for 63% of insolvent insurer’s assets development accounting for curtail’ economic development 63 per cent of its total assets, * Bahamian creditors likely to recover the insolvent insurer’s liq- between 54.8% and 68.5% of $73m owed By NEIL HARTNELL ident Anita Allen said the uidator having signed an Tribune Business Editor findings would “seriously agreement for the $10 million curtail the Government’s sale of one-fifth (20 per cent) declined to comment when cessful in closing the two THE Court of Appeal has ability” to use funds provid- of its acreage. contacted by Tribune Busi- existing deals before him. overturned a Supreme ed by private developers for Tribune Business can also ness, pointing out that he was Once administrative expenses Court verdict that found the financing economic devel- reveal that Craig A. ‘Tony’ still ‘gagged’ from publicly and closing costs are deduct- compulsory acquisition of opment involving compul- Gomez, the Baker Tilly speaking about the liquida- ed, the balance will then be CRAIG GOMEZ land to facilitate the $1.4 bil- sory land purchases. Gomez accountant and part- tion’s progress by the available for distribution to lion Albany project uncon- Section 6 (1) of the ner, is also in negotiations Bahamian Supreme Court, Wellington Preserve’s credi- worth of claims lying ahead stitutional, branding that Acquisition of Land Act with another potential buyer sources familiar with devel- tors, the largest of which is of it. Once these are deducted ruling “untenable” since it states that whenever the to sell the remaining 400-plus opments told this newspaper: CLICO (Bahamas)’ 100 per from the sales process pot, it would create “commercial responsible minister deems acres of the Wellington Pre- “Things are moving.” cent-owned affiliate, CLICO is likely that somewhere nonsense”. that a certain parcel of land serve project for a similar per Ultimately, Mr Gomez is Enterprises. between $40-$50 million will Upholding the appeal by is required in the public acre price. This is likely to val- likely to realise between $50- Yet CLICO Enterprises be ‘upstreamed’ from the Attorney General’s interest, no Notice of this ue this deal at between $40- $60 million in gross proceeds ranks only fourth on the list of Wellington Preserve to CLI- Office against the original intention can be published $50 million. from the sale of Wellington Wellington Preserve’s credi- verdict by Justice Cheryl Although Mr Gomez Preserve, should he be suc- tors, with some $7.056 million SEE page 5B Albury, Appeal Court pres- SEE page 4B Top bankers back calls for SCOTIABANK ‘AGREES’ BRANCH EXPANSION Delinquent loan portfolio in line with sector average greater investor protection

By NEIL HARTNELL By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor Tribune Business Editor

SCOTIABANK (Bahamas) has an “approved and agreed” TOP Bahamian investment bankers have backed plan for the expansion of its retail branch network in place, its calls for enhanced protection for minority share- outgoing managing director said last week, as its delinquent loan holders to be extended to all private companies portfolio remains in line with Bahamian commercial banking who solicit investors via Private Placement Mem- industry trends. orandums (PPMs), especially when it comes to Barry Malcolm, addressing the media after announcing that the provision of audited financial statements. he was stepping down as Scotiabank (Bahamas) managing Owen Bethel, head of Nassau-based Montaque director with effect from May 31, 2011, said the branch expan- Group, urged all public and private companies sion programme should be seen as an indication of the bank’s with minority investors to assess their corporate confidence in the Bahamian economy and its medium to long- governance and maintain positive relationships term prospects. with all shareholders, arguing that all equity hold- “Certainly, within the last year we have worked really hard ers should have access to data on their investmen- on how best and where to expand the branch network in the t’s performance. country,” he confirmed. And Kenwood Kerr, Providence Advisors’ chief “We have approved and agreed a plan for expansion of the executive, agreed that “to maintain the integrity of branch network in the country, which will be as clear an indi- the market” there needed to be “adequate disclo- cation of the confidence the bank has in the economy and the BARRY MALCOLM SEE page 6B OWEN BETHEL KENWOOD KERR country.” Mr Malcolm declined to disclose how many extra branches, and their locations, that Scotiabank (Bahamas) was planning, nor the pace of their roll-out. However, one Bahamian banking industry source said he understood one branch was to be located on Carmichael Road, enabling Scotiabank (Bahamas) to provide more convenient services to what is the fastest-growing area, in population terms, in the Bahamas. It is also understood that the bank may be eyeing eastern New Providence, in the Prince Charles Drive area, as another branch location, an area that Com- monwealth Bank has recently moved into. Speaking of his three-year tenure at Scotiabank (Bahamas), a period in which the whole Bahamian commercial banking sector has had to weather one of the worst economic down- SEE page 5B ‘SKY’S THE LIMIT’ FOR SCOTIABANK Outgoing chief says building ‘cohesive and able management team’ top achievement By NEIL HARTNELL director said late last week, Tribune Business Editor pinpointing the major achievement during his THE “sky’s the limit” for three-year tenure as being Scotiabank (Bahamas) and the creation of “a cohesive its 711 employees, the and able management bank’s outgoing managing team”. Arguing that the com- mercial bank was “well-posi- tioned” to exploit and lever- age a recovering Bahamian economy into improved profits, Barry Malcolm said that 37 of Scotiabank (Bahamas) current 40-strong management team had been appointed to their current $5.2368 posts since he took office. $4. Explaining that he joined$ Scotiabank (Bahamas) on a three-year contract which he would not renew, and would $5.2151 step down with effect on $4. May 31, 2011, Mr Malcolm said that before taking charge of the bank’s daily $5.2369 operations he had held a $4. seat on its Board. He added that he “joined The information contained is from a third at a time when there was a party and The Tribune can not be held responsible for errors and/or omission from the daily report. SEE page 6B PAGE 2B, MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011 THE TRIBUNE

BUSINESS ROYALFIDELITY MARKET WRAP By ROYALFIDELITY close unchanged at $1.19. Series A Notes (FBBSA) CAPITAL MARKETS Colina Holdings (CHL) traded a volume of $2,000 traded a volume of 26,500 notes at par value. IT WAS a busy week of shares to close unchanged at trading in the Bahamian stock $2.55. COMPANY NEWS market. Investors traded in FOCOL Holdings (FCL) Earnings Releases: 11 out of the 24 listed securi- traded a volume of 13,000 There were no earnings ties, with two advancers and shares to close unchanged at reports released last week. three decliners. $5.48. First Caribbean Interna- AGM Notice: EQUITY MARKET tional Bank (CIB) was the big Commonwealth Bank A total of 137,860 shares decliner, trading a volume of (CBL) has announced its changed hands, representing a 3,000 shares to see its share AGM will be held at Super- decrease of 40,427 shares price fall by $0.55 to close at Clubs Breezes on May 18, compared to the previous $8.75. 2011, at 5pm. week's trading volume of Cable Bahamas (CAB) 178,287. traded a volume of 6,000 Dividend Notes: Bank of the Bahamas shares, its stock decreasing by Colina Holdings (CHL) has (BOB) was the big $0.15 to close at $8.75. declared a dividend of $0.16 advancer, trading a volume Finance Corporation of the per share, payable within 10 of 35,460 shares to see its Bahamas (FIN) traded a vol- days of record date April 14, stock price climb $0.18 to ume of 5,000 shares to see its 2011, to all ordinary share- close at $5.46. share price decrease by $0.47 holders. Commonwealth Bank to close at $6.78. (CBL) was the volume leader, Doctors Hospital Health trading a volume of 51,700 BOND MARKET Systems (DHS) has declared shares to see its share price Fidelity Bank Bahamas a dividend of $0.02 per increase by $0.04 to close at Series D Notes (FBBSD) share, payable on April 28, $6.93. traded a volume of $154,000 2011, to all ordinary share- AML Foods (AML) traded notes at par value. holders of record date April a volume of 15,000 shares to Fidelity Bank Bahamas 14, 2011. EQUITY MARKET - TRADING STATISTICS

Week ending 01.08.11

BISX SYMBOL CLOSING PRICE WKLY PRICE CHANGE VOLUME YTD PRICE CHANGE

AML $1.19 $- 15,000 22.68% BBL $0.18 $- 0 0.00% BOB $5.46 $0.18 35,460 11.43% BPF $10.63 $- 0 0.00% BSL N/A $- 0 0.00% BWL $2.70 $- 0 0.00% CAB $8.75 $-0.15 6,000 -16.35% CBL $6.93 $0.04 51,700 -1.00% CHL $2.55 $- 7,200 6.25% CIB $8.75 $-0.55 3,000 -6.82% CWCB $2.09 $-0.07 0 14.21% DHS $1.40 $- 0 -12.50% FAM $5.22 $- 0 -14.00% FBB $1.96 $- 0 -9.68% FCL $5.48 $0.00 13,000 0.37% FCLB $1.00 $- 0 0.00% FIN $6.78 $-0.47 5,000 -6.22% ICD $7.30 $- 1,500 -1.35% JSJ $9.82 $- 0 0.00% PRE $10.00 $- 0 0.00% SEE page nine

THE TRIBUNE MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011, PAGE 3B BUSINESS Bahamian island Banks warned on for sale at $22m A BAHAMIAN private island in the Exumas chain has been listed for sale for $22 million. According to the Wall Street Journal, the sellers are Steve and Patrick Harrington, two Miami-based brothers. capital adequacy The island, which includes a 4,000-square-foot-house, has two miles of coastline and 145 acres of land, the news- paper said. It is five minutes by boat from Great Exuma, and includes the likes of David Copperfield and Tim McGraw By NEIL HARTNELL national consistency of cap- supervision framework that and Faith Hill as neighbours and fellow private island Tribune Business Editor ital, to strengthen liquidity was launched in December owners. standards, to discourage 2010, with the roll-out across The brothers, who purchased the island in 2006, said BAHAMIAN bank and excessive leverage and risk the first group of 12 higher they are selling to finance the development of several trust companies will start to taking, and reduce procycli- impact firms now largely fin- other islands. "We've taken an investment-banking face enhanced capital ade- cality.” ished. The second phase of approach to buying up trophy properties in the Bahamas," quacy requirements from Elsewhere, the Central the roll-out began in Febru- they said. 2013 onwards, the Central Bank said that among revi- ary, with another group of Bank of the Bahamas has sions to its corporate gover- 12 institutions involved. warned, as this nation moves nance guidelines was the And the regulator said it to implement the enhanced requirement that the top was still working to extend Basle III accords promoted two senior executives at one the stress-testing model to by the Bank for Internation- of its licencees do not serve include liquidity and inter- 7$

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BUSINESS ‘Commercial nonsense’ on Albany land acquisition

FROM page one ment, namely that the devel- not public, sources. chase the land ready for pay- on Arawak Cay, and no declaration were published, opers (Park Ridge Securities) This, in turn, meant the ment. longer needed the re-routed there was “no attempt to “unless the compensation to would finance the Govern- compulsory acquisition “In the premises, the find- road for the port. either agree compensation be paid for such land is to be ment’s compulsory purchase notice was “null and void, ing of the learned judge that As a result, questions sur- or to have the same assessed paid out of the public revenue of land in southwestern New and without legal effect”, as such an arrangement fell faced over whether the com- by the Supreme Court”. or out of the funds of some Providence from seven to were all other government afoul of Section 6 (1) of the pulsory land acquisitions “Unable to accept” the statutory corporation”. eight landowners, was “ultra actions relating to the case. Act, that it was ultra vires were being effected merely argument that the landown- Justice Albury, in her rul- vires” the Act and unconsti- The Court of Appeal, too, the constitution, and that the to benefit a private develop- ers’ constitutional rights were ing, found that a clause in tutional because the funds found there “was no dispute” Notice of Intending Acqui- er, and a wealthy, deep-pock- violated by the Governmen- the Albany Heads of Agree- were coming from private, that the financing for the sition was null and void, and eted one at that. The Court t’s failure to apply for land purchases was to come without legal effect, is unten- of Appeal itself noted that Supreme Court assessment, from Park Ridge Securities, able,” the Court of Appeal the Government’s director the Court of Appeal noted the vehicle used by Lyford ruled. of investments, in May 5 and that either party could do Cay billionaire, Joe Lewis, “Indeed, all public revenue May 23, 2008, letters to the this. As a result, the 38%/,& 127,&( and golfers Tiger Woods and emanates from a private impacted property owners, landowners could not say Ernie Els, to develop source, be it from taxpayers said the compensation offers their constitutional rights Albany, in accordance with or foreign investors, and to were being made because were infringed. the Heads of Agreement interpret Section 6 (1) of the their lands were needed as “It seems to me that signed with the Government. Act in the way she did would part of a ‘Road Swap Agree- before the respondents may However, the legal inter- make commercial nonsense, ment’ between the Govern- apply for constitutional relief pretations differed signifi- and seriously curtail the Gov- ment and Albany develop- for infringement of a right cantly. Attorneys for the ernment’s ability to fund ers. under Article 27 of the con- landowners, Cedric and from private sources any eco- Elsewhere, the Court of stitution, there must be evi- Khalil Parker, “pressed” the nomic development which Appeal also overturned the dence that there was no Court of Appeal to find that involves the compulsory Supreme Court’s finding that agreement to purchase, and the Act “means that public acquisition of land.” the Government “did not that there was an assessment purposes must be supported The compulsory acquisi- show reasonable justification done by the Supreme Court by public money in that it tion of the southwestern for the consequent hardship” in accordance with section makes it a condition prece- New Providence land, which caused to the landowners, 15 of the Act,” President IURP dent to a compulsory acqui- was privately-owned by thus breaching the constitu- Allen ruled. “Then, and only sition, that public and not pri- Bahamian citizens, has tion. then, would time begin to M )

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THE TRIBUNE MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011, PAGE 5B BUSINESS FROM page one presently engaged in negoti- demands by Palm Beach an-incorporated subsidiary of CLICO’s $40-$50m ations with Michael B. Collins County and the Internal Rev- CLICO (Bahamas) is owed CO (Bahamas), a sum equiv- and/or his assigns for the sale enue Service (IRS) for $73 million, some 90.2 per alent to between 54.8 per of its remaining real estate - allegedly unpaid taxes. cent of the total claims made cent and 68.5 per cent of the 420.841 acres of land in the Palm Beach County is against Wellington Preserve. $73 million invested in the key asset recovery village of Wellington, Flori- claiming it is owed just over The Florida-based real project via CLICO Enter- da.” $4 million, and the IRS some estate project’s sale is one of prises. While no purchase price $522,247. two key objectives Mr reorganisation plan for with existing Wellington Pre- was disclosed, given that Mr Then comes Brennan Gomez must accomplish to While this sum may seem Wellington Preserve that was serve property owners. He is far short of 100 per cent Collins is seeking to acquire Financial and its $1.445 mil- really get the ‘ball rolling’ on filed last week by Mr Gomez attempting to exchange land roughly four-fifths of the lion claim. Mr Gomez CLICO (Bahamas) liquida- recovery for the insolvent in the Florida courts. elsewhere in the project for insurer’s Bahamian creditors, development, or acreage four reached an agreement to set- tion. The other is to obtain Documents obtained by their existing properties, so times’ greater than Zacara tle the dispute between the Insurance Commission and Mr Gomez has been ham- Tribune Business from the that Zacara Farm will be able pered by the depressed state Farm’s, it would be reason- liquidation and Brennan, Supreme Court approval for south Florida district bank- to acquire one complete bloc able to assume that a sum of which saw the latter obtain the sale/transfer of the insol- of the Florida and US real ruptcy courts revealed that of land. estate market, due to the between $40-$50 million is permission to file a compet- vent insurer’s remaining pol- on April 4, Mr Gomez signed Zacara Farm has already being discussed, especially ing plan for Wellington Pre- icy portfolio to another carri- credit crunch and subsequent an agreement to sell a 102.74- paid a $500,000 deposit, and recession. While he could given the $100,000 per acre serve’s dissolution, and part er, likely Colina Insurance acre Wellington Preserve the agreement envisages that benchmark. of the deal was to move the Ltd. That, too, is thought to arguably hold out for a better land parcel to Zacara Farm the deal be completed deal, this would postpone When it comes to CLICO company to the front of the still be progressing, albeit LLC, a Delaware-incorpo- between 90-100 days from (Bahamas) standing in the list queue as a ‘secured creditor. slowly. achieving a successful sale - rated company, for $10 mil- the April 4, 2011, signing. and recovering anything for of Wellington Preserve’s Classes two and three Once these two objectives lion. This prices the project’s That means CLICO creditors, it is among the involve some $1.13 million are accomplished, Mr Gomez creditors - for many years. real estate at around (Bahamas) and its creditors Details of the potential fourth group in line. There worth of claims from service will likely be able to glimpse $100,000 per acre. could receive the first seri- are some $4.597 million worth providers to Wellington Pre- the liquidation process’s end, Wellington Preserve sales, While the sales agreement ous infusion of liquid cash arguably the most critical of ‘priority’ claims at the top serve, and then comes CLI- although a considerable road does not identify the benefi- into the liquidation estate by of the queue, mainly CO Enterprises. The Bahami- will remain to be travelled. development towards pro- cial owners of Zacara Farm, this summer. viding some semblance of it notes that the purchase As for the remainder of substantial recovery for CLI- price will drop from $10 mil- Wellington Preserve, the CO (Bahamas) policyhold- lion to $9.5 million if Mr Chapter 11 reorganisation ers and creditors, were con- Gomez is unable to negoti- plan said: “The debtor tained in the Chapter 11 ate a land swap agreement [Wellington Preserve] is

SCOTIABANK ‘AGREES’ BRANCH EXPANSION At end-January 2011, the sector had some 19.1 FROM page one per cent of total outstanding credit - some $1.198 billion - in arrears, with loans 31-90 turns in living memory, Mr Malcolm said the days past due accounting for 8.3 per cent of all dramatic rise in loan delinquency - and how outstanding credit, and non-performing loans the bank managed it - had been “a big, big 10.8 per cent. challenge”. “Our portfolio delinquency is trending sim- “Just look at what has happened in banking ilar to industry average, but we’re seeing signs generally over the last three years since August that it is moderating rather than increasing,” 2008,” Mr Malcolm said, noting that growing Mr Malcolm said. “Finally, delinquencies are Scotiabank (Bahamas) loan book and busi- starting to moderate a bit.” ness portfolio had also proven “an enormous He added that the “turn” in the Bahamian challenge” given the “extended and protract- and world economies, which he was now start- ed downturn”. ing to see, would “hopefully become more Acknowledging that the prevailing economic pronounced”. environment had “put pressure on the loan “Keeping the delinquent loan portfolio in portfolios of all banks”, Mr Malcolm check was a really challenging thing to accom- explained: “A big focus for us is how do you plish in this environment of an economic manage the portfolio in such a way that you’re downturn, loss of jobs and increasing unem- sensitive to customers, while protecting the ployment,” Mr Malcolm added. “Now, thank- position of the bank. We continue to manage fully, we’re beginning to see the turn, which very aggressively this challenge.” augurs well for the bank. When questioned by Tribune Business, Mr “As we move out of it, what we define as Malcolm said Scotiabank (Bahamas) loan normal will be different from what it was in arrears were trending in line with the Bahami- 2008, but the good thing is there are finally an commercial banking industry’s averages. some signs of turn, which is a good thing.”

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BUSINESS Top bankers back ‘Sky’s the limit’ calls for greater for Scotiabank investor protection the country, in any organisation in the public, in one form or anoth- issued subsequent to a ‘pri- FROM page one region.” FROM page one er, is something all these com- vate offering’ during which Mr Malcolm said Scotiabank (Bahamas) panies in their corporate gov- certain financial projections need for someone to step up on the oper- had worked hard to “woo and recruit” tal- sure and reporting require- ernance should be looking at, are given. In our case, the ational side, someone familiar with the ented management to the bank, and he ments”, so that public and pri- and intending to have posi- amount involved, not to men- bank, to really address some challenges was now confident that the team he was vate company investors knew tive relationships with their tion the exorbitant cost and the bank was facing at the time. leaving were “well-equipped and have a every detail on their invest- investors.” well-known experience of “Since I came in, we worked really assid- tremendous opportunity to direct the per- ments. He added: “We are pleased delay and frustration when uously to build a management team at Sco- formance of this bank for a long time to Their calls come after a that the matter was ultimate- attempting to obtain redress tiabank (Bahamas) Ltd. Of the 40 people come”. retired Bahamas-based ly resolved, and hope the through the court system in Hoggs, despite their experi- the Bahamas did not justify sitting in the management team, including No successor has yet been chosen by the accountant, Bill Hogg, com- branch managers, 37 of them came into plained in a 12-page letter to ence, are satisfied with the the retention of an attorney. Canadian-owned bank, but Mr Malcolm Attorney General John final outcome. The only remedy in such a their current functions on the team while I said that when he took over in 2008, there was” managing director. Delaney about the alleged “Certainly, any person who case, therefore, appears to be were “a lot of opportunities to tighten and “shabby treatment” he and goes into an investment for the minority shareholder Mr Malcolm said that after building a improve operations; get better audits; focus “cohesive and able management team”, his wife received from Galle- should have some protective to sell their shares. Without our activities as bankers in full compliance ria Cinemas, arguing that they rights in terms of the infor- the necessary financial infor- they focused “on how we can best, as a with internal and external regulations”. team, lead the bank through the challenges were denied access to any mation that they will be pro- mation, they are unable to Within the last 24 months, Mr Malcolm vided with to be able to gauge arrive at a proper valuation with the economy, loan portfolio and oper- audited financial statements said Scotiabank (Bahamas) had put every on how the company was per- and assess their investment.” for the shares, and there is no ations. manager and retail banking unit officer forming for a decade after Mr Kerr concurred, telling way that any third party “The mission I came to the bank to through an extensive training programme investing in its two Private Tribune Business: “Their would be interested in buy- accomplish in terms of restructuring the designed to “build the full plethora of skills Placement Memorandums should be adequate disclosure ing their shares either. They team, providing some leadership and get- needed to run this bank well”. (PPMs) in the mid-1990s. and reporting requirements are left at the mercy of the ting them to focus as a single operating Asked by this newspaper about the Now, the sentiments to these persons. I think it’s company with regard to the team have been achieved.” bank’s future prospects, Mr Malcolm said: expressed by Messrs Bethel important to maintain the price offered. My wife will Asked by Tribune Business what the “In a word, great. The bank is a good and Kerr are likely to increase integrity of the marketplace. never know whether the price major difference was between the Scotia- organisation, a solid organisation. The the pressure on the Govern- There should be something in received for her shares was bank (Bahamas) now, and the one he future’s great, and with a little help from ment to further tighten pro- place to give them protec- reasonable or not.” inherited, Mr Malcolm said: “I think the the economy, the sky’s the limit.” tection for minority investors tion.” Mr Hogg urged Mr principal difference would be the cohe- Mr Malcolm is responsible for Scotia- in the new Securities Indus- Yet he added: “The very Delaney to further amend the premise of the market is Securities Industry Bill to pro- sion, the capacity and the capability of the bank’s Bahamian retail banking business, try Act and accompanying management team. regulations, which are set to caveat emptor, buyer beware. vide more protection for the corporate and commercial bank, the be debated by Parliament this You have to be an informed, minority investors in private “We have assembled over the last three back office and its private client/wealth years as fine a team of bankers, as fine a week. educated investor. I haven’t companies, requiring that management group. Staff were informed of Mr Bethel declined to com- read the new Act, but at the audited financial statements team of professionals certainly, I dare say, his pending departure early on Friday that you will find in any organisation in ment directly on the contents core of the capital markets is be sent to all shareholders pri- morning. of the Hoggs’ letter, given that the buyer must beware. You or to an AGM “unless waived the Montaque Group is still cannot legislate for non-reg- by all shareholders.” Galleria’s registrar and trans- istered participants.” Christopher Mortimer, fer agent. In his letter to Mr Delaney, Galleria’s managing direc- However, he told Tribune Mr Hogg wrote: “It cannot be tor, though, denied the Hog- Business: “Certainly, the call right that a company can gs’ claims, saying: “For the for new legislation is timely, refuse to provide minority record, I can tell you that the and could certainly assist with shareholders with any infor- company has fully complied the rights of minority share- mation on the company with every requirement as it holders in private offerings. should the majority share- relates to the law. We are a “The investor relationships holders desire not to do so. private company and com- %-0,/9-%.4 /00/245.)49 across the board in all enti- “This is particularly of con- ply with all aspects of the ties that offer shares to the cern where the shares are law.” 3%#52)4)%3 #/--)33)/. /& 4(% "!(!-!3

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A MAN walks out of a branch of Iceland rejects debt deal Landsbanki in Reykjavik, Iceland in this Tuesday Oct. 7, 2008 file to repay UK and Dutch photo. Iceland rejected a govern- ment-backed deal REYKJAVIK, Iceland has passed," he said. "Iceland borrowed money to compen- to repay Britain Associated Press still has the obligation to pay sate their citizens, then turned and the Nether- us back. This is now a case to Iceland for repayment. lands for their citi- VOTERS in Iceland reject- for the courts." The dispute has grown acri- zens' $5 billion ed a government-backed deal British Treasury minister monious, with Britain and the worth of deposits to repay Britain and the Danny Alexander said "we Netherlands threatening to in a failed online Netherlands for their citizens' have an obligation to get that block Iceland's bid to join the bank. (AP) $5 billion worth of deposits money back, and we will con- European Union unless it is in a failed online bank, ref- tinue to pursue that until we resolved. erendum results showed Sun- do." Failure to approve a deal day — sending the dispute to "We have a very, very dif- also stalled installments from an international court and ficult financial position as a a $4.6 billion loan from the plunging the economically country," Alexander told the International Monetary Fund. fragile country into new BBC. "This money, of course, Sigfusson said the govern- uncertainty. would help." ment would hold talks with Final results showed the Icelandic Prime Minister those who have loaned Ice- "no" side had just under 60 Johanna Sigurdardottir said land money — the IMF, the percent of the votes and the the results were disappoint- Nordic nations and Poland — "yes" side about 40 percent. ing but she would try to pre- in the wake of the referen- The result reflects Ice- vent political and economic dum defeat. landers' anger at having to chaos ensuing. Sigfusson said "We have made substan- pay for the excesses of their the result would have no tial progress moving out of bankers, and complicates the effect on Iceland's existing the crisis in 2008, and we country's recovery from eco- debt repayments and would intend to keep on doing so nomic meltdown. not derail its bid for Euro- despite this outcome," he It is the second time voters pean Union membership. said. have defeated a bid to settle A tiny North Atlantic Icelanders overwhelming- the bitter dispute stemming nation with a population of ly rejected a previous deal in from the collapse of Iceland's just 320,000, Iceland went a referendum last year, but high-flying banking sector in from economic wunderkind the government had hoped a 2008, and the government to financial basket case new agreement on better said it would be the last. almost overnight when the terms would win approval. "We are at the end of the credit crunch took hold. The Icesave debt was ini- road of a negotiated solu- Its major banks — which tially set at $5.3 billion — a tion," said Finance Minister had expanded to dwarf the crippling burden for the tiny Steingrimur Sigfusson. rest of Iceland's economy country — but backers of the He said Iceland would now during a decade of credit- rejected deal said it would opt for "Plan B," with the dis- fueled boom — collapsed cost Iceland just under 50 bil- pute going to the European within a week in October lion kronur ($444 million), Free Trade Association court, 2008, its krona currency with the recovered assets of which could impose harsher plummeted and protests top- Icesave's parent bank, Lands- terms on Iceland than those pled the government. banki, covering the majority rejected in Saturday's vote. The savings of Icelandic cit- of the debt. Britain and the Nether- izens were protected by an The deal was reached in lands said they would fight to unlimited domestic deposit December after long negoti- get back the money they guarantee, but no such rule ations among the three coun- spent compensating their cit- applied to the many foreign- tries and approved by Ice- izens who had accounts in the ers attracted to Icelandic land's parliament in January. failed bank, Icesave. banks by their high-interest But President Olafur Ragnar Dutch Finance Minister accounts. Grimsson vetoed it amid Jan Kees de Jager said the Some 340,000 British and strong public opposition. referendum result "is not Dutch savers had deposited The president hailed the good for Iceland and also not more than $5 billion in Ice- referendum, and the high vot- good for the Netherlands." save. After Icesave collapsed, er turnout of 75 percent, as a "The time for negotiations British and Dutch authorities cathartic step for Iceland.

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BUSINESS High hopes for first-quarter earnings reports

NEW YORK dard & Poor's 500 index have from aluminum producer Alcoa mutual fund and pension assets. such as April or July, versus the senior index analyst Howard Sil- Associated Press surpassed analysts' profit expec- Inc. "There's a lot more confidence remainder of the month going verblatt expects. Most of the tations for two years, or eight "The longer it persists, the that the economy is in fact back to 2009. In the first half, growth is coming from bigger LOOK for a lot of winners straight quarters. Some analysts more meaningful it is," said improving when earnings con- when investors are surprised by spending by companies, rather when U.S. companies report say they will make it nine straight Adriana Posada, senior portfolio tinue to surprise" with better- the stream of better-than-expect- than by consumers. their first-quarter earnings. this earnings season, which manager with American Beacon than-expected results. ed results, they quickly buy. But "As sales increase, and at this The companies in the Stan- begins Monday with a report who oversees $18.8 billion in Credit Suisse analysts wrote beating expectations gets less of point 2011 looks like a double- in a recent report that they a reaction later in the month. digit gain, companies will com- expect companies in the S&P Last earnings season, for mit to producing more, adding a 500 will report total earnings per example, the S&P 500 rose 2.8 few hours, then maybe a shift, share of $22.66. That's 3 percent percent in the first 10 trading and at some point eventually hir- above what analysts across the days of January. But the rally ing," Silverblatt wrote in a recent industry were expecting at the fizzled, and the index slipped 0.6 note. That could lead to higher end of the first quarter. Over the percent over the back half of the consumer spending. last eight quarters, earnings have month. The same thing hap- Much of the revenue growth beaten expectations by an aver- pened a year ago. The S&P 500 for big U.S. companies is also age of 7 percent. jumped 3.6 percent in the first coming from overseas cus- The difference may sound 10 trading days of April 2010, tomers, rather than domestic small, but stocks are priced on but it dropped 2.1 percent over ones. The dollar's drop against the assumption that earnings will the last 11 days. other currencies through the first meet expectations. If results beat Analysts expect most of the quarter increased the value of forecasts, expect stocks to go up. growth this earnings season to sales made overseas. Last earnings season, for come from companies that pro- To be sure, first-quarter earn- example, timber company Wey- duce metals and other basic ings for some companies are erhaeuser Co. jumped 3 percent materials. They say Alcoa will under threat because of the the day it reported adjusted report earnings per share of 27 earthquake that struck Japan in earnings per share of 10 cents. cents, for example, according to March. High oil prices during That was double analysts' expec- a survey by FactSet. That's more the quarter may also hurt. Delta tations. than double its earnings of 10 Air Lines said last month that But the stock market's gains cents per share from a year ago. fewer flights to Japan and more aren't uniform during earnings Alcoa and other materials pro- expensive jet fuel will cut its 2011 season, J.P. Morgan strategists ducers are benefiting from the profit by up to $400 million. wrote in a report. They looked at global economic recovery, which Analysts also forecast first- returns for the S&P 500 in the has factories demanding more quarter earnings to weaken for first half of an earnings month, raw materials. some industries, including Other industries whose results telecommunications and utility are closely tied to the strength of companies. the global economy are also Investors had worried that the expected to show profit gains of start of earnings season would at least 10 percent, such as ener- be overshadowed by a govern- gy and industrial companies. ment shutdown. But that risk Analysts expect Exxon Mobil was averted late Friday when Corp. to report earnings of $1.92 lawmakers agreed to a last- per share, up 44 percent from a minute deal to cut about $38 bil- year ago. It benefited from high- lion in federal spending. The er crude oil prices, which jumped agreement means economic above $100 per barrel during the reports will be released as sched- quarter after starting the year at uled this week, including updates $91.38. on international trade, consumer Total revenue growth for the prices, retail sales, industrial pro- S&P 500 should top 10 percent duction and business invento- for the first time since 2006, S&P ries.

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THE TRIBUNE SECTION E GREEN DREAM: Charl Schwartzel of South Africa shows off his green jacket after winning the Masters. MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011 SEE PAGE 3E

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HAIL TO NEW WILLIAMS AND IMPROVED 70-member Carifta SURGES TO NEW BREED By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter [email protected] VICTORY By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter WITH the dawning of a new [email protected] year, comes the new and improved New Breed. The Island Luck Truckers ONEIL Williams made a were the first to feel the wrath last minute decision to run, of the young vibrant New but once he made up his Games team chosen mind, it was one that Breed team, but the veterans didn’t have any luck in the New enabled him to easily place By BRENT STUBBS his name on record as the Providence Softball Associa- Senior Sports Reporter tion’s season opener as they got [email protected] first overall champion of the stopped 16-1 on Saturday night Mario’s Bowling and Family at the Baillou Hills Sporting Entertainment Palace’s first Complex. OLLOWING the completion of the Mario’s and Big O Fun Manager Martin ‘Pork’ Bur- two-day final trials over the weekend Run/Walk Race. rows said this is just a taste of at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Williams, unbeaten on what they are going to dish up Field Stadium, the Bahamas Associa- the season, posted a winning for their opponents as the sea- tionF of Athletic Association selected a BTC 70-mem- time of 35 minutes and 57.69 son progresses. ber team for the Carifta Games. seconds in Saturday morn- “I’m very proud of the guys The team, which was ratified on Sunday, is the ing’s race that started at because we worked very hard larges the Bahamas has had in quite some time and Mario’s Bowling and trav- all year and with the pick ups will comprise of 56 athletes who have surpassed or elled west to the road a-bout that we made, I already see that tied the qualifying standards set by the BAAA over on West Bay Street and it’s going to help the team along the course of the year. Included in the numbers Photo: Kermit Taylor back. the way,” Burrows said. MAKING A POINT: BAAA president Mike Sands makes a point at the ratifcation “I have one more pick to SEE page 2E His nearest rival was meeting for the Carifta team. At left is treasurer Laura Charlton. At his right are vice Mackey Williams, who did make, but that’s a secret.” president Sherwin Stuart and statistician Bernard Newbold. Not surprised at the out- 37:16.79. come, Burrows said once they “This morning was just to saw the line-up that the Truck- do it for Big O. I missed the ers started with, they went out last one because I was here,” and exploited it. Oneil Williams said. “But “We had a game plan, we this one was pretty good. stuck with it,” Burrows lament- GIANTS REBOUND WITH 102-96 TRIUMPH The route was good and the ed. “We tied the small ball to competition was pretty get on the scoreboard and after good. that worked, I just gave the “Mackey (Williams) and guys the leeway to just swing Sidney (Collie) kept up well, the bat.” but in the end, they couldn’t Holding onto a 5-1 lead keep on the pace. Overall, I going into the top of the fourth think the race had a good inning, New Breed erupted for turn out and the competition 11 runs, highlighted by a two- was good.” run home run from Ken Wood Jr., to put the game out of reach Oneil Williams made his for the Truckers. surge going to the red light “My daddy (Ken Wood Sr) on Thompson Boulevard told me to throw one out of the and he widened his gap in park and I told my manager I the back of Prospect Ridge. was going to do it,” said Wood Mackey Williams made a about the homer that put an gallant attempt to cut down exclamation mark on the game. the lead, but he admitted “With that live fast ball, my that Oniel Williams was a eyes just lid up. So I just had little too far ahead of him. to do what was right.” “It was good. It was good Wood thanked God for the timing. I started off kind of victory and how he kept their moderate and held back players healthy during the because I knew we had course of the off-season when miles to go,” said Mackey the majority of them played in Williams, who had two of his the NPSA’s Junior Develop- sons competing in the race. ment League that was started “My whole intention was by Burrows. to catch Oneil, but he got “With all of the things going on in the country, we’re just away.” happy that we are together,” Coming in third was Col- Wood stated. lie, who thanked God for “We made about four good giving him the strength to pick-ups in Greg (Burrows), complete the race in Shawn (Adderley), Javon 38:32.16. (Saunders) and Bruce, so we're “The race was pretty looking to go all the way and good. The first half, every- carry everything this year.” one was there, but me, Both Wood and Garfield Mackey and Oneil broke Bethel scored three times, while away from the pack and we Martin Burrows Jr came home made a run for it.” four times with a RBI single in The women’s segment of the first and Eugene Pratt the race was won by Jessica touched the home plate twice. Murray in 44:39.03. She beat Shawn Adderley got the win out Kim Hopkins, who did on the mound and Darren Mor- 51:36.22. timer was tagged with the loss “It was a nice race, very before Anton 'Bookie' Gibson quick and short. The weath- came in to complete the game. Julian Collie walked and er nice. It was fun,” Murray scored the Truckers’ only run proclaimed. “I thought it on Tommy ‘Bucker T' Fergu- was actually going to be sonas’ RBI walk in the bottom longer. I was dreading going of the second. through Prospect Ridge, but Not only did the Truckers it went very quickly.” had difficulty in scoring runs, Hopkins, a perennial they also had their share of mis- queen of the road, admitted fortunes with the officiating as that she got out slowly and Ferguson eventually got tossed that made the difference. from the game by plate umpire “It was my first road race Eddie Ford. in a long time,” she pointed Outfielder Van ‘Lil Joe’ out. “I’m trying to back in Johnson said it just wasn't their shape because I want to do night. the half marathon next year, “We just had a bad show- so I’m using these road races ing,” he pointed out. “I expect- to get ready. It was kind of ed more out of my players long to me, but I think I did because we were practising just the best I could and I ran a as long as these other guys. I guys just played a good game. pretty good race.” They hit the ball well. The walk saw Philip Moss “Hats off to Pork. He is top the field in 62.49. The bringing up a good, strong first female finisher was aggressive team. They are going Margo Strachan in 73.20. to be one of the teams to reck- Felipé Major/Tribune staff “This morning I wasn’t on with because looking at the TALL ORDER: Commonwealth Bank Giants’ Micxhael Bain goes up for a lay-up over the defenCe of Real Deal Shockers’ Lavardo Hepburn. suppose to come out future, they’re the kind of ball because when I was stretch- players that you need when the By BRENT STUBBS of repeating as champions of the New night. “I wasn’t too pleased with the way ing yesterday (Friday), I re- Truckers faze out.” Senior Sports Reporter Providence Basketball Association. Jump- we played (on Thursday night). We played injured an injury that I was It’s only the first game of [email protected] ing out to an early 28-19 first quarter lead terrible in the first half in the last game," nursing,” Moss said. the season, so Johnson said as they shot the lights out in the DW Davis said Giants’ coach Perry Thompson. “But "I came out and it took there’s no concern about the AFTER having their perfect season Gymnasium, the Giants blew a 20-point we got together last night (Friday) and we me about 20-25 minutes snapped by a depleted Real Deal Shockers, lead, but still managed to hold onto a 102- talked about some of the things that we SEE page 2E the Commonwealth Bank Giants rebound- 96 victory to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of- SEE page 4E SEE page 7E ed and got back on the road to their quest seven series that will continue on Tuesday PAGE 2E, MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011 TRIBUNE SPORTS

SPORTS CARIFTA TRIALS Athletes attain qualifying standards in 31 events AT the Bahamas Association of Athlet- ic Associations’ final trials for the BTC 70-MEMBER CARIFTA TEAM SELECTED Carifta team over the weekend at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Sta- dium, athletes attained the qualifying stan- dards in some 31 events. The performances were turned in over the two day meet, despite the fact that some of the match-ups anticipated never materalized as some of the athletes didn’t compete, either because of injuries or they were not available in the country. Noticably missing from action was Grand Bahmian under-20 girls quarter-miler Rashan Brown, who was in the stands, as well as Latario Minns, the outstanding under-20 triple jumper, who was walking around on crutches, nursing an injury. Also absent from competition was under- 20 sprinter Trevorvano Mackey. Despite not competing, there were still some outstanding performances produced in their events and others where athletes either tied or surpassed the qualifying stan- dards. In surpassing the Carifta qualifying stan- dards, athletes also attained the qualifying standards for the Pan American Junior Track and Field Championships and World Youth Championships. • Here’s a look at the qualifiers and the events they attained the standards: 12.00. QS - 12.10. Cox also did the World Pan Am Jr QS of 4:05.00. Under-17 boys division Youth QS of 11.80. Triple jump - Lathone Minns, Jumpers 100 - Tommy Outten, Hawks Athletics, 200 - Carmiesha Cox, Star Trackers, Inc., 15.65m or 51-04.25. QS - 15.10m. MAKING A POINT: Javelin throwing. 10.77; Delano Davis, Golden Eagles, 10.79; 23.98. QS - 24.80. Minns also did both the Pan Am Jr QS of Rashad Gibson, Bahamas Speed Dynamics, 800 - Eyeiessa Darville, Sunblazers 15.30m and the World Youth QS of 14.50. 10.94. QS - 11.00. Outten and Davis also did FROM page 1E Track, 2:230.78; Dresjanae Rolle, Sunblaz- Pole vault - Richie Goodman, Unat- the World Youth QS of 10.88. ers Track, 2:20.92. QS - 2:22.70. tached, 3.70m or 12-01.50. QS - 3.60m. 200 - Delano Davis - Golden Eagles - selected are eleven athletes from Grand Bahama, two from 100 hurdles - Devynne Charlton, Star Under-20 girls division 21.93. QS - 22.00. Moore’s Island, one from Andros and another one from Eleuthera. Trackers. 14.65. QS - 14.70. 100 - Anthonique Strachan, Club Moni- 400 - Janeko Cartwright, unattached, • The team that will now prepare to represent the Bahamas at 300 hurdles - Pedrya Seymour, Bahamas ca, 11.42. QS - 11.90. the Carifta Games in Montego Bay, Jamaica over the Easter hol- 50.00. QS - 50.00. Speed Dynamics, 43.56. QS - 43.60. 800 - Ashley Riley, unattached, 1:57.02; 200 - Anthonique Strachan, Club Moni- iday week, are as follows: Discus - Brashe Wood, Club Monica, ca, 23.06. QS - 24.20. Strachan also did the Boys Under 20 (Maximum of 18 allowed) Ronaldo Tinker, Golden Eagles, 1:59.70. 25.19m or 115-05. QS - 35.00m. QS - 1:59.70. Pan Am Jr QS of 23.95. Trevorano Mackey, Shavez Hart, Laron Heild, O’Jay Ferguson, High jump - Andriel Strachan, Star 400 - Shaunae Miller, Bahamas Speed Stephen Newbold, Andre Colebrooke, James Audley Carey, 110 hurdles - Kuirk Lewis, Bahamas Trackers, 1.60m or 5-03. QS - 1.60m. Speed Dynamics, 14.60. QS - 14.71. Dynamics, 53.60; Katrina Seymour, Club Leonardo Forbes, Patrick Bodie, Ryan Ingraham, Alfredo Smith, Under-20 boys division Monica, 56.04. QS - 56.20. Miller also did 400 hurdles - D’Mitry Charlton, Star 100 - Shavez Hart, Hawks Athletics, Lathone Minns, Howard King, Charles Sealey, Avery Thomp- the Pan Am Jr. QS of 54.95. Trackers, 55.27. QS - 57.00. 10.42. son, Richie Goodman, Terrane Roker, Andre Wells, Blake Bethel 100 hurdles - Kryshell Rolle, Striders, and Elroy McBride. Triple jump - Anthony Pratt, unattached, 200 - Shavez Hart, Hawks Athletics, 13.78m or 45-2.50. Darien Duncombe, 21.15. QS - 21.65. Hart also did the Pan 14.39. QS - 14.40. Girls Under-20 (Maximum of 18 allowed) 400 hurdles - Katrina Seymour, Club Anthonique Strachan, Tynia Gaither, Shaunae Miller, Katrina Jumpers Inc., 13.76m or 45-01.75. QS - Am Jr QS of 21.30. Monica, 58.93. QS - 1:02.00. Seymour also Seymour, Ashley Johnson, Hughnique Rolle, Kryshell Rolle, 13.70. 400 - O’Jay Ferguson, Road Runners, did the Pan Am Jr QS of 1:01.70. Tamara Myers, Anthonique Butler, Raquel Williams, Devin Shot put - Kyle Higgs, Club Monica, 46.84; Stephen Newbold, Star Trackers, Cartwright, Gregria Higgs and Printassia Johnson. 13.97m or 45-10. QS - 13.10m. 47.12; Andre Wells, Hawks Athletics, 47.44. Triple jump - Tamara Myers, College of Boys Under 17 (Maximum of 15 allowed) Four floaters of any High jump - Norris Bain, GB Crusaders, QS - 48.15. Ferguson and Newbold also the Bahamas, 12.76m or 41-10.50. QS - division to be assigned to any division, They have all been assigned 1.92m or 6-3.50. QS - 12.92m. both did the Pan Am Jr QS of 47.40. 12.00m. Myers also did both the World here. Long jump - Trae Carey, Striders, 6.93m 800 - Andre Colebrooke, Striders, Youth QS of 12.20m and the Pan Am Jr QS Tommy Outten, Delano Davis, Janeko Cartwrght, Ronald Tin- or 22-09. QS - 6.45m 1:55.84. QS - 1:54.90. Colebrooke also did of 12.10m. ker, Ashley Riley, Darren Young, Kirk Lewis, Xavier Coakley, Under-17 girls division the Pan Am Jr QS of 1:54.30. Shot put - Racquel Williams, RC Ath- Norris Bain, D’Mitry Charlton, Lorman Johnson, Trae Carey, 100 - Carmiesha Cox, Star Trackers, 1,500 - James Audley Carey, Star Track- letics, 13.14m or 43-012.50. QS - 12.00m. Mark Duncombe, Anthony Pratt, Darren Duncombe, Khyle Hig- 11.72; Devynne Charlton, Star Trackers, ers, 4:02.78; Andre’ Colebrooke, Striders, Williams also did the Pan Am Jr QS of gs, Drexel Maycock, Gerrio Rahming, Rashad Gibson, Cliff Resias, 11.84; Jasmine Walker, Hawks Athletics, 4:09.12. QS - 4:10.10. Carey also did the 12.65m. Kinard Rolle and Theotis Johnson. Girls Under 17 (Maximum of 15 allowed) Carmeisha Cox, Devynne Charlton, Makeya White, Juanne SCENES FROM TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS Lewis, Dreshanae Rolle, Eyeiessa Darville, Jennaya Heild, Pedrya Seymour, Natishkah Johnson, Andriel Strachan, Miquel Roach, Dannielle Gibson, Taryn Rolle, Brashae Wood and Jasmine Walk- er. Team Personnel • Head of Delegation - Harrison Petty, assisted by Kem Stuart. • Manager - Doris Wood, assisted by Anya Dorsett and Sandra Bullard. • Head Coach - David Charlton - sprints and hurdles; assisted by Alverston Rolle, sprints; Everette Frazier, sprints; James Rolle, vertical jumps; Jason Edwards, horizontal jumps; Trevor Stra- chan, middle distance and Corrington Maycock, throws. • Chaperones - Sandra Bullard, Ann Bullard and Bradley Wood. • Physician- Dr. Rickey Davis. Physiotherapists - Elsa Barrett and Khalid Hanna.

PHOTOS: Felipé Major/Tribune staff

FROM page 1E With a new administration team in place, the NPSA kicked off the season in grand style. Truckers. HAIL TO NEW AND IMPROVED NEW BREED Minister of Youth, Sports and They intend to regroup and an Ernestine Butler-Stubbs in we still have a few of veteran Culture, Charles Maynard get back on track. the pitching dual. players too,” Taylor stressed. declared the season open. Also on Saturday night, the Proper Care Pool, managed “But we’re going to try and Among the dignitaries on Proper Care Pool Lady Sharks by Stephen ‘Bishop’ Beneby, play the younger players as hand were former Prime Min- didn’t waste any time in show- scored six runs in the first, one much as we can until they are ister Perry Christie, Bahamas ing the league that they are on each in the second and third ready to take over the more Olympic Committee president track for a return trip to the and two more in the fourth for experienced players.” Wellington Miller and Bahamas ladies’ final where they hope the stoppage. As for her performance, Softball Federation president to get over the hump and win it Trekia Munroe went 1-for-3 Taylor said it was one of her Burkett Dorsett. this year. with a RBI and two runs scored best in quite some time and if A double header will be In the opening game, the and Kenaeka Ingraham had a that’s any indication, the Lady played on Tuesday night, start- Lady Sharks routed the Sigma two-run double in the fourth to Sharks should be a contender ing at 7 p.m. Brackettes 11-1 in abbreviation highlight their effort. once again to be the last team They will also play a double fashion as Alex Taylor went the “We did well. We have a lot standing at the end of the sea- header on Thursday and Sat- distance for the win over veter- of young girls on the team, but son. urday nights.

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SPORTS CARIFTA TRIAL RESULTS: SCHWARTZEL WINS Top three finishers THE MASTERS Here’s a look at the top AFTER A WILD DAY • three finishers from the Bahamas Association of Ath- letic Associations’ final Carifta Trials held over the weekend at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium: Under-17 Boys Division 100 - Outten, Tommy, Hawks Athletics, 10.77; Davis, Delano, Golden Eagles, 10.79; Gibson, Rashad, Bahamas Speed Dy, 10.94. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) 200 - Davis, Delano, Golden IVE DONE IT! Charl Schwartzel of South Africa hugs his caddie Greg Eagles, 21.93; Outten, Tommy, Hearmon after his birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round Hawks Athletics, 22.18; Gib- of the Masters golf tournament Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Augusta, son, Rashad, Bahamas Speed Ga. Dy, 22.35. ON YOUR MARKS: The Carifta Trials over the weekend saw plenty of stiff competition. DOUG FERGUSON, 400 - Cartwright, Janeko, AP Golf Writer Unattached, 50.00; Tinker, Trackers, 23.98; White, Wells, Andre, Hawks Athlet- 11.94; Johnson, Printassia, AUGUSTA, Ga. Ronaldo, Golden Eagles, 50.37; Makeya, Club Monica, 25.09; ics, 47.44. Ambassadors Athl, 11.96. Rolle, Kinard, Spirit of Excell, Lewis, Juannae, Golden Eagles, 800 - Colebrook, Andre', 200 - Strachan, Anthonique, Charl Schwartzel gave this Masters a finish it deserved. 50.64. 25.19. Striders, 1:55.84; Cargill, Club Monica, 23.06; Johnson, On an amazing Sunday at Augusta National, where the roars 800 - Riley, Ashley, Unat- 400 - Lewis, Juannae, Golden Duane, Star Trackers, 1:56.46; Printassia 18 Ambassadors, came from everywhere and for everyone and didn't stop until it was tached, 1:57.02; Tinker, Ronal- Eagles, 58.05; Rolle, Wallace, Ashton, Golden Athl, 24.65; Higgs, Gregria, over, Schwartzel emerged from the madness by becoming the do, Golden Eagles, 1:59.70; Dreshanae, Sunblazers Track, Eagles, 1:57.33. Bahamas Speed Dy, 25.05. first Masters champion to close with four straight birdies. Higgins, Nakita, Star Trackers, 58.13; Johnson, Anastacia, 1,500 - Carey, James Audley, 400 - Miller, Shaunae, His final putt from 20 feet curled into the side of the cup for a 6- 2:01.62. Unattached, 58.47. Star Trackers, 4:02.78; Cole- Bahamas Speed Dy, 53.60; Sey- under 66, the best closing round at the Masters in 22 years. It 1,500 - Young, Darren, T- 800 - Darville, Eyeiessa, brook, Andre', Striders, 4:09.12; mour, Katrina 18 Club gave the 26-year-old South African a two-shot victory over Aus- Bird Flyers, 4:17.21; Damas II, Sunblazers Track, 2:20.78; Forbes, Leonardo, T-Bird Fly- Monica, 56.04; Farrington, tralians Adam Scott and Jason Day. John, Ambassadors Athl, Rolle, Dreshanae, Sunblazers ers, 4:12.66. Bianca, Hawks Athletics, 58.89. "Just an exciting day," Schwartzel said. "So many roars, and that 4:39.81; Rigby, Henry, Golden Track, 2:20.92; Knowles, 5,000 - Forbes, Leonardo, T- 800 - Johnson, Ashley, Star atmosphere out there was just incredible. A phenomenal day." Eagles, 4:49.11. Christina, Striders, 2:23.52. Bird Flyers, 16:10.22; Reid, Jor- Trackers, 2:17.23; Martin, Indeed, this final round had it all. 3000 - Young, Darren, T- 1,500 - Hield, Jennaya, Gold- dan, Kenyan Knights, 17:05.10; Nevelicia, Unattached, 2:30.03; First came a fist-pumping charge by Tiger Woods, who erased a Bird Flyers, 10:00.26; Damas II, en Eagles, 5:06.74; Rolle, Holli, James, Romario, Bahamas Russell, Florazel, Unattached, seven-shot deficit in nine holes only to go flat on the back nine. John, Ambassadors Athl, T-Bird Flyers, 5:08.48; Gibson, Speed Dy, 19:06.23. 2:46.72. Then came the stunning collapse of 21-year-old Rory McIlroy, 10:27.08; Albury, Kirby, Unat- Lunnise, Hawks Athletics, 110 hurdles - Bodie, Patrick, 1,500 - Sands, Desiree, who put his name in Masters lore for all the wrong reasons. tached, 10:46.49. 5:12.98. Star Trackers, 14.40; Wilch- Bahamas Speed Dy, 5:04.09; Still leading by one shot as he headed to the back nine, McIlroy 110 hurdles - Lewis, Kirk, 100 hurdles - Charlton, combe, Brandon, GB Cru- Martin, Nevelicia, Unattached, hit a tee shot next to the cabins left of the 10th fairway and twice Bahamas Speed Dy, 14.60; Devynne, Star Trackers, 14.65; saders, 15.11; Cox, Rokeo, 5:38.19; Russell, Florazel, Unat- hit a tree to make triple bogey. He three-putted from 7 feet for Coakley, Xavier, High Perfor- Strachan, Andriel, Star Track- Kenyan Knights, 15.80. tached, 6:11.56. bogey on the 11th, four-putted from about 12 feet on the next hole mance, 14.84; Rahming, Ger- ers, 15.15; Smith, Alexis, GB 400 hurdles - Bodie, Patrick, 3,000 - David, Johnique, and buried his head into his forearm as the shock began to settle in. rio, Spirit of Excell, 16.13. Crusaders, 16.49. Star Trackers, 55.36; Wilch- Striders, 11:47.22; Gibson, Lun- McIlroy shot 80, the highest final round by the 54-hole leader 400 hurdles - Charlton, 400 hurdles - Seymour, combe, Brandon, GB Cru- nise, Hawks Athletics, 12:17.53; since Ken Venturi in 1956. Not since Jean Van de Velde at D'Mitry, Star Trackers, 55.27; Pedrya, Bahamas Speed Dy, saders, 55.37; Miller, Mikhail, Hanna, Kree, GB Crusaders, Carnoustie had someone blown at least a four-shot lead going Edwards, Alexander, GB Cru- 43.56; Johnson, Natishkah, Club Star Trackers, 55.41. 12:46.94. into the last round of the major. saders, 58.44, Cartwright, Gre- Monica, 45.26. Heptathlon - Major, 100 hurdles - Rolle, Kryshell, So wild was this steamy afternoon that eight players had at keem, Star Trackers, 59.69. Triple jump - 1 Rolle, Taryn, Desmond, Ambassadors Athl, Striders, 14.39; Pickering, least a share of the lead on some point during the back nine. The High jump - Bain, Norris, Star Trackers, 11.19m, 36-08.50; 3603; Dames, Jaleel, Unat- Yazmine, Club Monica, 16.71; steady hand came from Schwartzel, whose only bogey came on the GB Crusaders, 1.92m, 6-03.50; Perpall, Tylen, Unattached, tached, 3461. Hilton, Randi, Club Monica, fourth hole as this Masters was just getting warmed up. Johnson, Lorman, Bahamas 10.16m, 33-04.00; Fernander, High jump - Wilmott, Jabari, 17.10. He got up-and-down from behind the 15th green for birdie to Speed Dy, 1.85m, 6-00.75; Bur- Joette, Unattached, 9.85m, 32- Unattached, 1.85m, 6-00.75; 400 hurdles - Seymour, Kat- briefly tie for the lead, only for Scott to stuff his tee shot into 2 feet rows, Tyrone, Unattached, 03.75. Balfour, Shannon, Ambas- rina, Club Monica, 58.93; up ahead on the par-3 16th. Schwartzel answered with a 15-foot 1.80m, 5-10.75. Discus - Wood, Brashe, Club sadors Athl, NH; Ingraham, Rolle, Kryshell 18 Strid- birdie to catch Scott atop the leaderboard again. Javelin - Campbell, Toreves, Monica, 35.19m, 115-05; Sher- Ryan, Unattached, NH. ers, 1:04.10; Colebrooke, Then came the pivotal 17th, where Schwartzel made a 10-foot Silver Lightning, 50.55m, 165- man, Denyelle, Golden Eagles, Shot put - Nottage, Deange- Rachante, Club Monica, birdie. It was the first time all day he had the lead to himself, and 10; Pratt, Denzel, Preston 24.05m, 78-11; Rolle, Nigia, lo, R.C. Athletics, 13.75m, 45- 1:05.85. he finished it off in style.South Africans now have won two of the Albury, 48.16m, 158-00; Rah- Unattached, 23.73m, 77-10. 01.50; Forbes-Ferguson, Jared, Pentathlon - Ferguson, last three majors, following Louis Oosthuizen winning at St. ming, Gerrio, Spirit of Excell, High jump - Strachan, Unattached, 13.40m, 43-11.75; Khadajah, Ambassadors Athl, Andrews last summer. This one came on the 50th anniversary of 48.11m, 157-10. Andriel, Star Trackers, 1.60m, Arnett, Jonathan, Silver Light- 2397. Gary Player becoming the first international player to win the Long jump - Carey, Trae, 5-03.00; Thompson, Cedline, ning, 12.75m, 41-10.00. Javelin - Ingraham, Kenyoka, Masters. "I am absolutely delighted for Charl and South Africa. Striders, 6.93m, 22-09.00; Dun- Unattached, 1.50m, 4-11.00. Triple jump - Minns, Lath- Club Monica, 31.68m, 103-11; Congratulations and very well done to him. That is how you finish combe, Mark, Unattached, Shot put - Wood, Brashe, one, Jumpers Inc, 15.65m, 51- Marshall, Alexandria, R.C. like a champion!" Player said on Twitter. 6.53m, 21-05.25; Campbell, Club Monica, 10.75m, 35-03.25; 04.25; Lynes, Brent, Unat- Athletics, 28.94m, 94-11; Scott, In so many respects, this looked more like 1986 when Jack Toreves, Silver Lightning, Taylor, Erin, R.C. Athletics, tached, 14.52m, 47-07.75. Habbukuk, North Andros, Nicklaus charged on the back nine to win a sixth green jacket 6.50m, 21-04.00. 10.56m, 34-07.75; Taylor, Ter- Pole vault - Goodman, 28.60m, 93-10. over a Hall of Fame cast of contenders. There were twice as many Discus - Pratt, Denzel, Pre- rannise, Unattached, 10.03m, Richie, Unattached, 3.70m, 12- Long jump - Butler, possibilities at this Masters, though, from Woods and former Mas- ston Albury, 39.00m, 127-11; 32-11.00. 01.50; Roker, Terrane, Ambas- Antonique, Club Monica, ters champion Angel Cabrera, from Geoff Ogilvy and Luke Don- Higgs, Khyle, Club Monica, Javelin - Sturrup, Jireh, sadors Athl, 3.30m, 10-10.00. 5.14m, 16-10.50; Hilton, Randi, ald, from K.J. Choi and Bo Van Pelt, who made two eagles on the 38.06m; Maycock, Drexel, Col- Unattached, 20.07m, 65-10. Long jump - Smith, Alfredo, Club Monica, 5.05m, 16-07.00; back nine. Schwartzel set the tone early when he chipped in from lege of The B, 37.30m, 122-04. Long jump - Gibson, Dan- Unattached, 7.13m, 23-04.75; Seymour, Katrina, Club Moni- some 75 feet across the green for birdie on the opening hole, then Triple jump - Pratt II, Antho- nielle, Ambassadors Athl, Smith, Justin, Unattached, ca, 5.03m, 16-06.00. holed out from the fairway on No. 3 for eagle. Just like that, McIl- ny, Unattached, 13.78m, 45- 5.15m, 16-10.75; Fraser, Khadi- 7.00m, 22-11.75; Rolle, Lloyd, Shot put - Williams, Racquel, roy's four-shot lead was gone. The cheers were impossible for 02.50; Duncombe, Darien, jah, Ambassadors Athl, 4.82m, Jumpers Inc, 6.79m, 22-03.50. R.C. Athletics, 13.14m, 43- McIlroy to ignore. Jumpers Inc, 13.76m, 45-01.75; 15-09.75; Russell, Carlisa, Star Javelin - King, Howard, 01.50; Hamilton, Cymone, Star From the second green, where he was scrambling to make par, Culmer, Kaiwan, Unattached, Trackers, 4.75m, 15-07.00. Mangrove Cay High, 52.84m, Trackers, 11.55m, 37-10.75; McIlroy could hear the noise ahead of him for Schwartzel's eagles. 13.67m, 44-10.25. Under-20 Boys Division 173-04; Rolle, Lorenzo, College Bartlett, Lanique, GB Cru- Moments later came another roar to his right on the seventh Shot put - Higgs, Khyle, Club 100 - Hart, Shavez, Hawks of The B, 51.94m; Mackey, saders, 10.95m, 35-11.25. green, where Woods stuffed one close for another birdie. Monica, 13.97m, 45-10.00; May- Athletics, 10.42; Heild, Laron, Samuel, Unattached, 51.92m, Triple jump - Myers, Tamara, Woods' red shirt looked a little brighter. He walked a little cock, Drexel, College of The Exterminator Tra, 10.63; 170-04. College of The B, 12.76m, 41- taller. And the cheers kept coming. The biggest boom from the B, 12.75m, 41-10.00; Smith, Bartlett, Blake, Hawks Athlet- Discus - Burrows, Gerrard, 10.50; Butler, Antonique, Club gallery came on the par-5 eighth, when Woods knocked in an D'Varj, Unattached, 12.58m, ics, 10.76. College of The B, 40.10m, 131- Monica, 11.95m, 39-02.50. eagle putt to reach 10 under and tie for the lead. There was no mis- 41-03.25. 200 - Hart, Shavez, Hawks 07; Russell, Hubert, Hawks Discus - Williams, Racquel, taking that sound, or who it was for. Over the next few minutes, Under-17 Girls Division Athletics, 21.15; Newbold, Athletics, 39.13m, 128-04; New- R.C. Athletics, 36.56m, 119-11; more cheers could be heard from all corners of Augusta each 100 - Cox, Carmiesha, Star Stephen, Star Trackers, 21.23; ton, Akeem, Unattached, Oembler, Ashley, Club Monica, time Woods' score was posted on a leaderboard. He still had the Trackers, 11.72; Charlton, Bartlett, Blake, Hawks Athlet- 37.31m, 122-05. 33.26m, 109-01; Marshall, back nine to play, and momentum was on his side. Not for long, Devynne, Star Trackers, 11.84; ics, 21.54. Under-20 Girls Division Alexandria, R.C. Athletics, though. He missed a 3-foot par putt on the 12th, failed to birdie the Walker, Jasmine, Hawks Ath- 400 - Ferguson, O'Jay, Road- 100 - Strachan, Anthonique, 33.10m, 108-07. par-5 13th with a 7-iron for his second shot. Then, after twirling his letics, 12.00. runners, 46.84; Newbold, Club Monica, 11.42; Higgs, High jump - Bagot, Denneisha, 7-iron with a shot so pure it settled 4 feet away on the par-5 15th, 200 - Cox, Carmiesha, Star Stephen, Star Trackers, 47.12; Gregria, Bahamas Speed Dy, Jumpers Inc, 1.45m, 4-09.00. he missed the 4-foot eagle putt.

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FGIANTSROM page 1E REBOUND WITH 102-96 VICTORY did wrong and we did right. “We had to make some adjustments and in the first half we did that. We then got too relaxed. We have to find a way to keep the fire in these guys and play better ball control. If we can do those things, there’s no way the Shockers can't beat us again.” Shoot shooter Ricardo Pierre came out smoking as he canned Commonwealth Bank’s first eight points, including a pair of three-pointers, for a quick 8-0 advantage. But it was Michael ‘Ferley’ Bain, who was relentless on the penetration inside. Bain, converting 6-of-10 free throws, finished with a game high 31 points with eight rebounds, five assist and four steals in leading a balanced scoring attack for the Giants, who played without Gamalian Rose. Mark Hanna was just as explosive with 26 points on 9- of-18 shooting from the field, while Pierre finished with four

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I INTERNATIONAL SPORT James' 27 lift Miami past Boston, 100-77 In brief TIM REYNOLDS, contesting shots and flying AP Sports Writer around defensively," James MIAMI said. Boston scored the game's Arsenal beat Blackpool first eight points and hit eight of If this was an Eastern Con- its first nine shots. The Celtics to stay in the title race ference semifinals preview, then were making it seem easy, espe- the Miami Heat and Boston cially when Garnett — who ROB HARRIS, Celtics showed what to expect. hadn't made a 3-pointer all sea- AP Sports Writer Few pleasantries. son — stepped into one from LONDON Pushing and shoving. the left wing and connected for And maybe a Game 7 in a 22-15 lead. Arsenal gave its Premier League title hopes a much-needed Miami. LeBron James scored "It looked like the same old boost Sunday by beating Blackpool 3-1 to keep pace with leader 27 points, Dwyane Wade added song," Spoelstra said. Manchester United. 14 and the Heat moved closer It didn't stay that way. The Gunners trail United by seven points, but that gap would be to the No. 2 seed in the East Boston went scoreless for the reduced to a point by beating the 18-time champions and also playoffs Sunday by beating the next 6:17, and Miami took the winning their game in hand. sliding Celtics 100-77. lead for good on the opening In the win at Blackpool, Abou Diaby and Emmanuel Eboue "It was a playoff-atmosphere possession of the second quar- gave Arsenal a two-goal lead at half time and Robin van Persie type of game, from the fans to ter. Tensions were already high, added another after Gary Taylor-Fletcher pulled one back for both teams' approach to what and emotions soon boiled over. the home side. "Today was only three points and it could help us the game meant," Wade said. Jermaine O'Neal — who had to keep a chance," Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said. "We "It had that feel." just been easily scored on by have promised ourselves to give everything until the end of the sea- Miami moved a game ahead James 27 seconds earlier in son. There are still seven games. It is a long time — there are of Boston, trimming its magic transition — tried to stop many games." number to clinch the second another drive by the two-time In Sunday's other match, Aston Villa's relegation worries were (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) eased by a 1-0 victory over Newcastle that put the team five points seed to two. The teams will fin- Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh and Boston Celtics’ reigning MVP with a shoulder ish second and third in some TURNING UP THE HEAT: check with about 4 minutes left above the drop zone. James Collins headed in the goal in the 24th Rajon Rondo, bottom, vie for control of the ball as Boston’s Glen Davis minute after connecting with Ashley Young's free kick. order behind Chicago in the in the second, making no play (11) looks on in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game . In the Monday night match, Manchester City will try to keep its East, slotted to play in the con- on the ball. A scrum quickly faint title hopes alive with a victory at Liverpool, but even then, the ference semifinals. "We'd like broke out under the basket. in here you're not going to get huge. Mario Chalmers had nine big-spending team would be 10 points behind United. to play them, I can tell you O'Neal earned a flagrant-1, the call. You had to expect their points in the second quarter, Arsenal remains the biggest threat to United's bid for a record- James got a technical for throw- that," Celtics coach Doc Rivers passion — a team you have when the Heat took the lead. breaking 19th league title. said. "And we may have to if beaten three times." Joel Anthony had eight ing the ball back at O'Neal, we want to go somewhere." The Heat finally solved the rebounds in the first half, two Wade and Pierce also got tech- American Kroenke set to take control of Arsenal Chris Bosh added 13 points Boston hex, beating the Celtics less than the entire Boston ros- nicals for some pushing and and eight rebounds for Miami, for the third time in the last 21 ter. Zydrunas Ilgauskas scored jostling, and a small amount of LONDON which had been 0-3 against meetings. Bosh had been 1-13 six quick points early in the debris flew from the stands Boston this season, though against Boston since March third as the Heat remained in onto the court. American investor Stan Kroenke is set to take control of Premier Heat coach Erik Spoelstra cau- 2007, and the Celtics ended control, and Anthony took "I thought it was all theatri- League club Arsenal and end the long-running uncertainty about tioned against overstating the both the 2009-10 seasons for advantage of a triple-team on cal, all the crap. I guess that's the ownership, according to a supporters group. win's importance. Wade (in the first round) and James for a dunk and a 74-59 called toughness these days," The Arsenal Supporters' Trust told The Associated Press on "We proved we can beat James (in the second round). lead on the final play of the Rivers said. "Two guys run into Sunday that Kroenke plans to raise his holding from just under 30 them tonight," Spoelstra said. Miami won for the 13th time third quarter. Of course, this each other, we've got to call a percent to 62 percent, exceeding the 50 percent threshold that "That's about it, in my mind." in its last 16 games, and its being Celtics-Heat, nothing flagrant foul, which I thought gives him legal control. The AST, whose members own around 3 Paul Pierce scored 24 points bench — maligned for much of would come easily for Miami. was a joke. And I thought the percent of the club, said an announcement is to be made Monday and Kevin Garnett added 21 the season — outscored Down by 22, Boston ran off reactions by both were a joke." that Kroenke has agreed to buy the shares of Danny Fiszman and for Boston, which lost for the Boston's 32-12. 12 straight points, Allen starting Bosh earned another techni- Nina Bracewell-Smith. Each of them has a 16 percent stake in Arse- 10th time in its last 19 games. "What worked for us today it with a four-point play, and cal 2? minutes later for argu- nal, which is listed on London's Plus Market. The Celtics were outrebounded is, offensively we played togeth- Pierce adding both a 3-pointer ing he tied up a loose ball with By taking his holding beyond 50 percent, Kroenke would be 42-26, and outscored 44-26 in er," Wade said. Ray Allen and a three-point play to get Rondo, only to have referees obliged to make a formal offer for the remainder of the shares at the paint. scored 13 points for the Celtics. the Celtics within 85-75. award Boston a timeout. But around 11,500 pounds ($19,000) each. If he reaches 90 percent, he "What else do you expect? Rajon Rondo was held to just It was the last gasp. Mike the Heat kept their composure, can compulsorily purchase the remaining shares. It's Boston-Miami," Garnett seven points and five assists on Bibby's 3-pointer with 4:49 left, kept pouring it on after half- Four other Premier League clubs are owned by Americans — said. "Supposedly it's two of, if 3 for 8 shooting. followed by Bosh's follow of time, then turned their eyes Malcolm Glazer at Manchester United, John Henry at Liverpool, not the top two, teams in the "Frustration is high on our James' miss, sent the lead back toward road games that loom Randy Lerner at Aston Villa and Ellis Short at Sunderland — while East. You have to expect that. team right now," Rivers said. to 15. "We built that lead by large at Atlanta on Monday Chelsea, Manchester City, Fulham, Blackburn and Birmingham are You have to expect that coming Miami's role players were just keeping guys in front of us, and Toronto on Wednesday. also owned by foreigners.

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SPORTS Rolle’s first professional WILLIAMSFROM page 1E SURGESProceeds TO from theVICTORY event will be given to ABC Prosthetics and Orthotics. A number of sponsors of the race were on before I really took off. season ends on high note hand to give out samples of their products. “But the walk was normal. After I picked By RENALDO DORSETT year came march 20th in a 107- up, that was it. I really didn't have anyone to Included in them were Thompson Trading Sports Reporter 105 win over the Texas Leg- push me, so I just walked normal. and Gatorade, Nautilus Water, Vitamin [email protected] ends when he poured in 16 “I didn’t have any competition to push me. Water, Robin Hood and Phil's Food Services. points and grabbed 11 Even being injured, I’m still the horse to beat. Odell Carey, the Sales and Marketing man- rebounds. A first professional season Once I’m in it, they can expect me to win.” ager at Mario’s Bowling, said for the first run, Rolle became arguably the they were more than thrilled by the amount of filled with its share of triumphs biggest sports story in the coun- Close to 300 competitors participated in and pitfalls for Magnum Rolle, try in 2010 when he He was the event, which left a big smile on the face of participants. ended on a high note in the selected by the Pacers with the Leslie Miller, the CEO of Mario’s Bowling, “With this event, we named it after Mario National Basketball Associa- 51st pick in the NBA Draft and who also competed in the walk segment. and Big O because they both had a very spe- tion’s Developmental League. became the first native Bahami- “It was a very nice, very cool. I want to cial relationship," Carey said. In the season finale, a 115- an to hear his name called on "Big O was actually Mario’s personal train- 113 loss to the Erie Bayhawks, thank all of the participants who came out draft night in over 30 years. and supported Mario and Big O. We want to er for track and field and so we decided to Rolle finished with 15 points, Magnum Rolle was released four rebounds two steals and use this as an annual event,” he insisted. “We keep both of their memories alive. As you by the Pacers, just a day before have a nice array of trophies to give out, but can see, there were fans here for both of one blocked shot in 26 minutes the NBA opened its regular on the floor. season and two days before the we’re going to do this as an annual event.” them.” The 6’11” forward started Pacers were scheduled to show seven of his 15 games and fin- its 2010-11 roster. ished third on the team in scor- The decision to cut Rolle ing at 14.1 points per game. came as a surprise to many as RESULTS: MARIO AND BIG O FUN RUN/WALK RACE He also averaged 5.5 he had quickly become a fan rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and shot favorite following his play in • HERE'S a look at the top three finishers in 40-49 - Cherell Role, Genita Duncombe and over 50 percent from the field. Las Vegas Summer and had the Mario's Bowling and Family Entertain- Leslie Vanderpool. The Red Claws finished the been held in high regard by ment Palace's first Mario and Big O Fun 50-59 - Rose Stainslaus, Norma Miller and season at 18-32, fifth in the Pacers executives. ON A ROLLE: Magnum Rolle. Run/Walk Race held on Saturday morning: Linda Williams. Eastern Conference and elimi- Rolle was signed to a two- nated from playoff contention. Male Walkers rehab process, Rolle returned year guaranteed contract in Male Runners Under-19 - Cezil Butterfield, Robert Scav- Rolle, who was one spot to the Red Claws lineup and September on the opening day away from making the Indiana Under-19 - Rashad Cartwright, Marcus alla and Johnathan Bullard. made an immediate impact. of training camp. He was select- Williams and Jason Williams. 30-39 - Kaylyn Walker, Osmond Johnson Pacers' roster in the NBA, was In his first game back, he ed by the Pacers with the 51st the third overall pick in the first 19-29 - Oneil Williams, dnovan Miller and and Keyno Hanna. came off the bench and canned pick in the NBA Draft and Wayde Stubbs. 40-49 - David Strachan, Delman Rolle and round of the D-League draft. 20 points in 24 minutes. became the first native Bahami- He appeared in two games 30-39 - Sidney Collie, Nekeno Demeritte Steven Seymour. He shot 9-19 from the field an to hear his name called on and Taffie Darling. 50-59 - Philip Moss, Kendall Rahming and to open the season, but had his and 2-for-4 from the free throw draft night in over 30 years. 40-49 - Mackey Williams, Ashton Murray Carison Williams. year cut short soon thereafter. line to go along with six The Oklahoma City Thun- and Roy Sanchez. Female Walkers In May the Red Claws rebounds and two assists. der originally held the rights to 50-59 - Douglas Storr, Michael Cunningham Under-19 - Darette Strachan, Victoria waived Rolle due to an injury, Since his return from injury the 51st pick, however they and Sam Brown. Miller and Loletha Storr. but announced they would Rolle averaged 15 points per agreed to swap picks with the Female Runners 30-39 - Raquel Burrows, Denise Johnson bring him back when he game and recorded two double Pacers (with the 57th pick) and Under-19 - Zahra Powell, Alexandria Miller and Cleotisa McKenzie. returned to full health. doubles. selected Ryan Reid. and Chyna Curry. 50-59 - Margo Strachan, Joan Pinder and He was sidelined indefinitely His best outing of the season The 6'11" 230-pound forward 19-29 - Jessica Murray, Marsha Johnson and Keva Riley. with a knee injury, replaced by came March 31st in a 105-100 out of Louisiana Tech joined a Michelle Russell. Skaters - Andrew Stafford and Alfred Jordan Eglseder, a 7-0, 280- win over the Fort Wayne Mad Pacer draft class which also 30-39 - Kim Hopkins, Fiona Tucker and Munnings. pound center, via the Available Ants when Rolle totaled 23 included Fresno State forward Roberta Quant. Wheelchair - Kleisha Rolle. Player Pool. points and 12 rebounds. Paul George and Cincinnati Upon completion of his His first double double of the guard Lance Stephenson. THE WEATHER REPORT 5-DAY FORECAST TODAY TONIGHT TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY UV INDEX TODAY

ORLANDO Bright sunshine Mainly clear Sunny and nice Partly sunny Sunny to partly Warm with plenty of The higher the AccuWeather UV IndexTM number, the High: 90°F/32°C cloudy sunshine greater the need for eye and skin protection. Low: 66°F/19°C High: 86° High: 86° High: 84° High: 86° High: 85° Low: 73° Low: 74° Low: 75° Low: 73° Low: 73° TIDES FOR NASSAU TAMPA AccuWeather RealFeel AccuWeather RealFeel AccuWeather RealFeel AccuWeather RealFeel AccuWeather RealFeel AccuWeather RealFeel High: 88°F/31°C 95° F 75° F 99°-76° F 98°-76° F 92°-74° F 94°-74° F High Ht.(ft.) Low Ht.(ft.) The exclusive AccuWeather RealFeel Temperature® is an index that combines the effects of temperature, wind, humidity, sunshine intensity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure, Low: 70°F/21°C and 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. Today 12:49 a.m. 2.6 7:22 a.m. 0.4 1:16 p.m. 2.2 7:25 p.m. 0.3 N Tuesday 1:50 a.m. 2.6 8:22 a.m. 0.3 ALMANAC 2:22 p.m. 2.3 8:34 p.m. 0.1 W E Statistics are for Nassau through 2 p.m. yesterday Wednesday2:53 a.m. 2.7 9:21 a.m. 0.0 S ABACO N Temperature 3:27 p.m. 2.5 9:41 p.m. 0.0 High: 85°F/29°C High ...... 83° F/28° C Thursday 3:53 a.m. 2.8 10:16 a.m. -0.3 6-12 knots Low: 71°F/22°C W E Low ...... 68° F/20° C Normal high ...... 81° F/27° C 4:27 p.m. 2.8 10:45 p.m. -0.3 S Normal low ...... 68° F/20° C Friday 4:50 a.m. 2.8 11:09 a.m. -0.6 WEST PALM BEACH Last year's high ...... 88° F/31° C High: 85°F/29°C 5:23 p.m. 3.1 11:44 p.m. -0.6 7-14 knots Last year's low ...... 72° F/22° C Low: 71°F/22°C Precipitation Saturday 5:45 a.m. 2.9 12:00 p.m. -0.9 FT. LAUDERDALE FREEPORT As of 2 p.m. yesterday ...... 0.00" 6:16 p.m. 3.3 ----- Year to date ...... 2.40" N High: 85°F/29°C Sunday 6:37 a.m. 2.9 12:39 a.m. -0.7 High: 86°F/30°C Normal year to date ...... 6.01" Low: 74°F/23°C Low: 69°F/21°C 7:08 p.m. 3.5 12:50 p.m. -1.0 W E

S AccuWeather.com MIAMI ELEUTHERA Forecasts and graphics provided by SUN AND MOON High: 88°F/31°C AccuWeather, Inc. ©2011 7-14 knots High: 85°F/29°C Sunrise ...... 6:52 a.m. Moonrise . . . 12:57 p.m. Low: 72°F/22°C NASSAU Low: 71°F/22°C High: 85°F/29°C Sunset...... 7:30 p.m. Moonset . . . . . 1:49 a.m. Low: 73°F/23°C First Full Last New N KEY WEST CAT ISLAND High: 85°F/29°C W E High: 82°F/28°C Low: 75°F/24°C N Low: 68°F/20°C S Apr. 11 Apr. 17 Apr. 24 May 3 W E 4-8 knots S SAN SALVADOR GREAT EXUMA High: 85°F/29°C 4-8 knots High: 83°F/28°C Low: 69°F/21°C Low: 71°F/22°C Shown is today's weather. Temperatures are today's ANDROS N highs and tonights's lows. High: 88°F/31°C Low: 70°F/21°C W E

S INSURANCE MANAGEMENT TRACKING MAP LONG ISLAND High: 84°F/29°C 6-12 knots Low: 70°F/21°C MAYAGUANA CharlotteCharlotte CapeCapeape HatterasHatteras Highs:Highs: 74°F/23°C74°F/23°C Shown is today's High: 86°F/30°C Highs:Highs: 86°F/30°C86°F/30°C Low: 69°F/21°C CharlestonCharleston weather. Temperatures AtlantaAtlanta Highs:Highs: 87°F/31°C87°F/31°C BBermudaermudaermuda CROOKED ISLAND / ACKLINS Highs:Highs: 82°F/28°C82°F/28°C Highs:Highs: 69°F/21°C69°F/21°C are today's highs and High: 87°F/31°C SavannahSavannah tonight's lows. Low: 72°F/22°C PensacolaPensacola RAGGED ISLAND Highs:Highs: 86°F/30°C86°F/30°C High: 87°F/31°C Highs:Highs: 83°F/28°C83°F/28°C H Low: 69°F/21°C DaytonaDaytona BeachBeach GREAT INAGUA Highs:Highs: 86°F/30°C86°F/30°C High: 89°F/32°C L N Low: 70°F/21°C N TampaTampa FreeportFreeport E W E Highs:Highs: 88°F/31°C88°F/31°C Highs:Highs: 86°F/30°C86°F/30°C W S S MiamiMiami NassauNassau Highs:Highs: 88°F/31°C88°F/31°C 7-14 knots 7-14 knots Highs:Highs: 85°F/29°C85°F/29°C

HavanaHavana Highs:Highs: 89°F/32°C89°F/32°C MARINE FORECAST SantiagoSantiago dede CubaCuba WINDS WAVES VISIBILITY WATER TEMPS. Highs:Highs: 83°F/28°C83°F/28°C Port-au-PrincePort-au-Prince ABACO Today: E at 7-14 Knots 3-5 Feet 10 Miles 78° F CozumelCozumel SanSan JuanJuan Tuesday: S at 4-8 Knots 3-5 Feet 10 Miles 78° F Highs:Highs: 87°F/31°C87°F/31°C Highs:Highs: 92°F/33°C92°F/33°C ANDROS Today: E at 4-8 Knots 1-3 Feet 10 Miles 79° F Highs:Highs: 86°F/30°C86°F/30°C Tuesday: SSE at 3-6 Knots 1-2 Feet 10 Miles 79° F SantaSanta CAT ISLAND Today: ENE at 6-12 Knots 2-4 Feet 10 Miles 79° F BelizeBelize AntiguaAntigua KingstonKingston DomingoDomingo Highs:Highs: 84°F/29°C84°F/29°C Tuesday: ESE at 6-12 Knots 2-4 Feet 10 Miles 78° F Highs:Highs: 87°F/31°C87°F/31°C Highs:Highs: 85°F/29°C85°F/29°C CROOKED ISLAND Today: ENE at 7-14 Knots 1-3 Feet 10 Miles 79° F Highs:Highs: 87°F/31°C87°F/31°C Tuesday: E at 6-12 Knots 1-3 Feet 10 Miles 79° F ELEUTHERA Today: ENE at 6-12 Knots 2-4 Feet 10 Miles 76° F BarbadosBarbados Tuesday: ESE at 4-8 Knots 2-4 Feet 10 Miles 77° F ArubaAruba CuracaoCuracao Highs:Highs: 86°F/30°C86°F/30°C FREEPORT Today: ENE at 3-6 Knots 1-3 Feet 10 Miles 79° F Highs:Highs: 87°F/31°C87°F/31°C Tuesday: SSW at 4-8 Knots 1-3 Feet 10 Miles 78° F ManaguaManagua GREAT EXUMA Today: NE at 4-8 Knots 0-1 Feet 10 Miles 78° F Highs:Highs: 92°F/33°C92°F/33°C L TrinidadTrinidad Tuesday: ESE at 6-12 Knots 1-2 Feet 10 Miles 77° F TobagoTobago GREAT INAGUA Today: ENE at 7-14 Knots 1-3 Feet 10 Miles 80° F Highs:Highs: 86°F/30°C86°F/30°C Tuesday: ESE at 7-14 Knots 1-3 Feet 10 Miles 80° F LimonLimon CaracasCaracas LONG ISLAND Today: ENE at 6-12 Knots 1-2 Feet 10 Miles 79° F Highs:Highs: 86°F/30°C86°F/30°C PanamaPanama CityCity Tuesday: ESE at 6-12 Knots 1-2 Feet 10 Miles 78° F Highs:Highs: 89°F/32°C89°F/32°C MAYAGUANA Today: ENE at 6-12 Knots 2-4 Feet 10 Miles 79° F Highs:Highs: 90°F/32°C90°F/32°C Tuesday: E at 7-14 Knots 3-5 Feet 10 Miles 79° F NASSAU Today: ENE at 4-8 Knots 0-1 Feet 10 Miles 78° F Tuesday: ESE at 4-8 Knots 1-2 Feet 10 Miles 77° F SAN SALVADOR Today: NE at 7-14 Knots 1-3 Feet 10 Miles 79° F Tuesday: E at 6-12 Knots 1-2 Feet 10 Miles 79° F Warm Cold Stationary Showers Rain T-storms Flurries Snow Ice RAGGED ISLAND Today: NE at 6-12 Knots 1-2 Feet 10 Miles 79° F Tuesday: ESE at 6-12 Knots 1-3 Feet 10 Miles 78° F PAGE 8E, MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011 TRIBUNE SPORTS

SPORTS RM Bailey Pacers, CI Gibson Rattlers carry off the girls and boys titles THE Government Sec- I I ondary Schools Spoerts RM BAILEY SENIOR GIRLS Association conmpleted its CI GIBSON RATTLERS SENIOR BOYS soccer competition on Fri- day at the Roscoe Davies Developmental Center at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex with the RM Bai- ley Pacers and CI Gibson Rattlers carrying home the girls and boys titles respec- tively. Senior Girls CR Walker and RM Bailey played to a scoreless tie, forcing a penalty shootout. In the shootout, the RM Bailey prevailed 4-3 over the CR Walker Knights. Raunice Butler, Jacqueline Petitfrere, Jenny Dorestin and Christella Ornis all scored a goal for the Pac- ers. Burdecia Sands, Anali- I I cia Johnson and Linque CR WALKER SENIOR GIRLS CR WALKER SENIOR BOYS Carey scored for the Knights. Senior Boys CI Gibson and CR Walker played to a 3-3 tie before they had to go to a penalty shootout. The Pac- ers eventually won 3-2 as Valcin Lukin (4'), Frednel Lafleur (12') and Willbenz Louis (60') scored a goal. Lheintz Vincent (4' 11') and Jezreel Outten scored for the Knights.

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