VOLUME 15, NUMBER 8, APRIL 15th, 2007 FNM holds North Abaco rally Hundreds turn out to hear party leader By Vernique Russell The atmosphere was electrifying as hun- dreds of energetic and enthusiastic support- ers of the Free National Movement gath- ered at Ingraham’s Park in Cooper’s Town for the FNM Mass Rally on April 13th. Sup- porters came from Moore’s Island in the South to Grand Cay in the North to hear what the FNM Leader and his team has planned for Abaco if elected on May 2nd. The anxiety and excitement that filled the air was taken to another level as plans were unveiled and darkness brought to light as speakers took the podium. Locals and guest speakers who took the podium ran down the line of achievements under the FNM administration during 1992- 2002. The issues of racism and prejudice was also addressed by Mr. Junior Roberts, who claimed that “the PLP has no place for white people and Conchy Joes in their party” and encouraged the supporters to vote them (the PLP) out. Jack Albury assured the North Abaco supporters and the entire Bahamas tuned in by airwaves and Internet streaming Ingraham Park in Cooper’s Town was the site of a FNM rally on April 13. The Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham told his supporters of his Please see Rally Page 2 plans for Abaco for the next five years if he is elected.
Green Turtle Cay Heritage Anglican church is rededicated Festival will feature pirates By Jennifer Hudson val will be Pirates and we have several pro- “Heave ho, my hearties,” and get your- fessional pirates coming over from the United selves ready for a swashbuckling good time States. Anne Bonney will be portrayed by at the Green Turtle Cay Heritage Festival on Brandy Etheridge and Mary Read by Michelle May 4-6. This year you will need to be on the Murillo,” announced Heritage Committee watch out for pirates, especially the notorious Chairperson, Karen McIntosh. Anne Bonney and Mary Read. It is histori- Anne Bonney and Mary Read were the most cally recorded that these two ferocious pirates notorious of the infamous women pirates. spent time in The Bahamas and it is believed Anne Bonney was born in Ireland about the that they hung out in the waters of Black Sound end of the 1600s and her parents immigrated on Green Turtle Cay. For this reason they to America and settled on a plantation near have been “invited” back to the cay for the festivities. “This year the theme for the festi- Please see Festival Page 12 PLP holds prayer breakfast The Archbishop of the Anglican Church, the Most Rev. Drexel Wellington Gomez, rededicated the St. John the Baptist Anglican Church in Marsh Harbour on April 15 after the congregation completely reconstructed the building. By Jennifer Hudson and Caicos Islands. The Parish Church of St. John the Bap- The service began with a procession of tist was rededicated during a three-hour vestry members, members of the Angli- service full of great ceremonial splendour can Church men’s and women’s groups, on April 15th. Officiating was The Most band members and the Rector, Father Earl Rev. Drexel Wellington Gomez, CMG, Archbishop of the West Indies and Bishop Please see Church Page 10 of the Diocese of the Bahamas and Turks
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The Abaconian PRST STD 9945 NW 88th Ave US POSTAGE Medley, FL 33178 PAID The Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Cynthia “Mother” Pratt, was the guest of honour Forward and Address Correction Permit #2438 MIAMI FL 331 at a Prayer Breakfast held by the PLP on April 15 to launch their campaign. On the left is Paul Bevans, PLP party official. On the right is PLP candidate for North Abaco, Mr. Fritz Bootle. In the background is Mr. Gary Sawyer, PLP candidate for South Abaco. See story on page 4. Page 2 The Abaconian April 15, 2007 Ingraham Outlines Goals for Next Term was introduced by Sen. Tommy Turnquest Rally From Page 1 and received by the entire team travelling These are projects for Abaco that Edison Key will win his seat by 500 along with him. In his speech Mr. Ingraham votes minimum. During his address to the firstly thanked the North Abaconian sup- Mr. Ingraham’s goals for Abaco include • Construct a new government clinic in crowd, Mr. Edison Key unveiled alleged porters for their faithful support over the the following: Green Turtle Cay contracts that were signed which would ben- last 30 years. He described them as the • Promote tourism developments in • Construct an all purpose sports efit a member of the present administration “wind beneath his wing,” reflecting that North Abaco complex for Abaco by some $6 million over a five-year period. North Abaconians supported him as a PLP • Construct an industrial park in Central • Construct a mini hospital He indicated that the discovery of those con- candidate, an Independent candidate and Abaco • Reopen Walker’s Cay tacts was the primary reason for his leaving under the FNM. He reminded the crowd of • Develop Phrase 2 of Central Pines • Provide BahamasAir service to the PLP administration of which he was a supporters that they are called back to na- Estates Treasure Cay part for 30 years. He described this admin- tional duty and they must stay the course • Create a new sub-division for Green • Build a bypass road around Cooper’s istration as “the most corrupt government and continue to support the FNM party. Turtle Cay and Grand Cay Town ever in Bahamian history and criminals who Speakers and guests for the Mass Rally • Construct a new airport in Marsh • Bulkhead Fox Town shore line deserve to be in Fox Hill Prison.” included Mrs. Terece Bethel, Mr. Charles Harbour and remodel the Treasure Cay • Provide cable service to Guana Cay After being entertained and encouraged Maynard, candidate for Golden Isles; Mrs. airport with air traffic controllers and Grand Cay by several speakers and performers, the time Elma Campbell, candidate for Elizabeth; • Construct all purpose gymnasiums in • Establish a Defence Force base on arrived to be informed by the party leader North and South Abaco Abaco Please see Rally Page 30 himself, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, who • Construct a new government • Construct a craft market administration complex in Central • Establish vocational training center Abaco and Cooper’s Town • Upgrade the Treasure Cay airport • Construct a sea port/ port of entry in • Provide fresh water for Green Turtle Cooper’s Town • Stop the excavation of hills • Construct new primary schools in Fox • Post a nurse at Guana Cay Town, Green Turtle Cay and Cooper’s Town
Mr. Ingraham named projects he’ll undertake Mr. Ingraham outlined what he and his • Review the fisheries regulations party intend to do for the island once • Expand loan guarantee for potential elected. The following projects are among business owners his goals for the country: • Give Bahamians access to Crown Land • Create a contributory pension for local for residential and commercial uses government employees • Introduce a youth in business program • Bring all underpaid government • Post office upgrade and modernization employees up to the minimum wage • Tax and license second home rentals Mr. Hubert Ingraham, FNM candidate for North Abaco was happy to be back in his home • Strengthen immigration, issuing • Establish seaside parks town of Cooper’s Town for an FNM rally on April 13. He was accompanied by his wife, documents to long term immigrants • Require construction to adhere to code Delores, right; daughter Kara next to her mother; and niece Nicolette Campbell by Mr. • Promote Bahamian-owned businesses • Guarantee access to beaches Ingraham.
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By Vernique Russell North Abaco, and Mr. Gary Sawyer, PLP scholarship program; and he is dedicated to expressed his thanks to the North Abaco Under the distinguished patronage of candidate for South Abaco, encouraged their doing all that he can to ensure that our young Branch Committee, The New Direction, Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Cynthia supporters not get caught up in anything that people have a chance to receive further edu- Radio Abaco, Zion Baptist Praise Dancers “Mother” Pratt, the North Abaco Branch will reflect on the party in a negative man- cation. and everyone who attended that ensured that of the Progressive Liberal Party hosted a ner. They pledged not to engage in a “mud- The Prayer and Praise Celebration was the event was successful. Prayer Breakfast on April 14 to launch its slinging and name-slandering campaign.” dubbed a grand success, and Mr. Bootle campaign season. Party supporters came They were admonished by the Master of from all over the island to lift up their can- Ceremony, Pastor Dean of Zion Baptist Motorcade Escorts “Mother” Pratt didate and our nation in prayers and to give Church in Murphy Town, to end their cam- By Luzena Minister. PLP music was playing and ex- thanks to God for all He has done. Putting paign by giving thanks to God Almighty just The Deputy Prime Minister, Cynthia citement was in the air. The procession went aside political preferences and singing as they started. Both candidates expressed “Mother” Pratt, arrived at the Marsh from the Marsh Harbour airport to down- praises unto God, the supporters worshiped their confidence in winning their seats and Harbour Airport on April 13 for the Prayer town Marsh Harbour, then through Dundas in songs, dance and exhortation. becoming the next Members of Parliament Breakfast that was held in Treasure Cay by Town to the Murphy Town PLP Headquar- Mother Pratt was the guest speaker and in their areas. the North Abaco Branch of the Progressive ters. There was not enough parking for the came to party supporters as a minister of At this service the Sherlin Bootle Schol- Liberal Party the next morning. Excited PLP number of cars that were in the motorcade. the gospel, not a politician, declaring boldly arship Fund was launched by Mr. Bootle. supporters were at the airport waiting for Mother Pratt made a brief speech to the that she is”not ashamed of the gospel of Details about the criteria for qualifying will the arrival of Mother Pratt and to join the crowd and urged everyone not to get caught God and would praise her God and declare become available in the near future. How- motorcade that followed. The majority of up in the slandering. “We want a clean His Word no matter where she is.” She en- ever, supporters were informed that lead- the cars had their PLP flags swaying to the campaign,” stated Mother Pratt. “They are couraged the supporters to stay focused and ers in various capacities will comprise the wind and their drivers and passengers wear- tearing down my posters,” says Mother persevere and to always allow God to be board. The fund was opened with $10,000 ing the PLP “No Turning Back” T-Shirts. Pratt. “But posters don’t vote, people vote!” glorified. The dynamic and timely exhorta- and the public is invited to donate funds Over 100 cars followed behind the po- tion brought the entire group to their feet as into it. After coming here time after time, lice escort car carrying the Deputy Prime it encouraged and uplifted many present at the youths of Abaco have sparked a passion the service. that has grown intensely in the heart of Mr. Mr. Fritz Bootle, PLP candidate for Bootle, the man behind the scenes for the Norman Claridge Nominates By Julian Lockhart ing was offi- The battle for the North Abaco constitu- cial until the ency got even tighter as Treasure Cay resi- nomination dent Norman Claridge nominated as a can- day and a lot didate for the May 2 general election as an of people independent candidate. Also running for knew I was North Abaco will be incumbent Hubert going to do Ingraham, the leader of the opposition party so. I did the Free National Movement, Progressive some cam- Liberal Party representative Fritz Bootle and paigning but another independent candidate, Cay Mills not on a wide of Dundas Town. scale because Norman Claridge The Hon. Cynthia “Mother” Pratt visited Sandy Point while she was on Abaco for the Mr. Claridge said, “I have been talking I feel it Prayer Breakfast. She was greeted enthusiastically by her supporters shown here. She is about running for about two years now be- Please see Page 13 beside the car on the left. cause I feel I can make a difference. Noth- Claridge Abaco Hardware
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Gary Sawyer nominates Mr. Sawyer said, “There is no stopping through my businesses that we have always on April 13 after 30 years of serving the By Julian Lockhart now until election day. I am very confident, been involved in community activities.” country under the flag of the current gov- Gary Sawyer said it is full steam ahead more confident than ever, that I will be the Mr. Sawyer said he does not need the ernment of the Bahamas, the Progressive now that he has nominated as a candidate next representative for South Abaco. I was money that a Member of Parliament makes Liberal Party. Mr. Key said he was tired for South Abaco representing the Progres- really a sacrificial lamb in 1992. I knew and he added the country has been very good of the promises and failed promises of sive Liberal Party for the 2007 general elec- when I went into the game that Abaco was to him and it is time to give back to his his former party and that was why he tion on April 13 at the Administrator’ of- divided into three seats and it was cut so country. He believes that one should leave decided to get out when he realized the fice in Marsh Harbour. This is Mr Sawyer’s my opponent [Robert Sweeting] could be the country better for the future generations new PLP did not stand for what he stood second time running for the PLP, and he elected. Maybe some of his [Edison Key] than how they met it. for politically. proved in 1992 that he is willing to do what immediate family will vote for him and I With the scores of people who came out The general election is set for May 2. is best for Abaco and for his political party. said maybe. If you saw the people who are in support of Mr. Sawyer on nomination Running against Mr. Key will be Gary However, he added that he is no sacrifi- here with me today, 99 percent of them were day the support for his candidacy was obvi- Sawyer for the PLP. cial lamb this time around and that he will his generals,” he added. ous and he said there is no doubt that he Mr. Key said, “It is full force ahead. win the seat for South Abaco in the 2007 Mr. Sawyer has proven over the years to will be the next member of parliament for We are ready to roll. We are nominated election and give the community a man they have the ability to run a successful business South Abaco. and over the next several weeks we have can depend on and who will more than get and to turn small business ventures into Edison Key signs to work hard. As far as I am concerned, the job done. Mr. Sawyer said he and his large, money making entities in Abaco. Mr. nomination papers as far as I can see it is looking very, very team will do everything that is aboveboard, Sawyer said, “Without a doubt I feel my good. I think on May 2 we will come out By Julian Lockhart they will run a clean campaign, they will business experience will carry over. I have victorious. Edison Key has officially switched his not be dragged into name calling, slander- over the years demonstrated my ability to colors as he nominated for the Free Na- ing people’s character and they will walk start businesses from scratch and build them Please see Nominations Page 7 tional Movement seat for South Abaco straight because their support is there. to where they are today. I believe in the The general election is set for May 2 and empowerment of our people and not just running against Mr. Sawyer will be the Free one person owning and controlling. I be- National Movement candidate Edison Key. lieve that I have demonstrated over the years
Mr. Edison Key, accompanied by his wife, Kathy, signs the papers on nomination day, Gary Sawyer leads a large group of his PLP supporters to the Administrator’s office in formalizing his position as the FNM candidate for South Abaco. Overseeing the signing is Marsh Harbour to nominate on April 13. Carrying placards with Mr. Sawyer’s picture and Senior Administrator for Central Abaco, Mr. Revis Rolle, while Mr. Frankie Russell looks singing to the music, they are confident of their candidate’s victory at the polls on May 2. onat the left.
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sioned it, he said maybe the PLP would sentation of the floor, that there is a better way of Nominations From Page 6 have received some support for it. Mr.representation,” he added. “You can see by the crowd here this “All you have to do is look at the coun- Ingraham Mr. Bootle said he believes in the morning these are people who have never try today because for the past five years over the last young people in North Abaco and he will supported me in my political life. This the PLP has been a total failure. There is 30 years and do anything to ensure their future and help will make my seventh election that I have not one single project here in Marsh are ready for them to be better off financially. been the candidate and I am just over- Harbour they can point their finger to that a change. Mr. Bootle said, “I feel a representa- whelmed to see the amount of support. they did of the things they promised to Mr.tive, his duty is to ensure that the economy In the past it was very difficult to get the do. Bootle said, of his constituency strives. It doesn’t just “We must happen, it is something you have to work people on the cays and the white people Fritz Bootle declares Fritz Bootle here in Marsh Harbour to support the PLP admit that at doing. My intentions is to do whatever and I think we have an overwhelming sup- his candidacy Hubert Ingraham is a formidable oppo- I can to attract investments into North port from that area. I think we will do By Julian Lockhart nent. He is a veteran politician, but my Abaco; Treasure Cay and other places. very well down in the south because I am Fritz Bootle faces a major battle as he take on that is at the end of the day the Of course Treasure Cay will be the most well known in Moore’s Island, Sandy contests the North Abaco seat for the Pro- people make the choice. I think Mr. appropriate place for touristic develop- Point and Crossing Rocks,” he added. gressive Liberal Party in the upcoming Ingraham will have to run on his record ment, but there are any number of other After running for the PLP for so many general elections, May 2 against incum- and then I will highlight his record. things that can be done in North Abaco years, Mr. Key is hoping that some of bent Hubert Ingraham, leader of the Free “It is my opinion that the people will to cause the economy to get better. his supporters who know him, know what National Movement, and two indepen- look at that record over the 30 years he he stands for and trusts him realize that dents, Mr. Cay Mills and Mr. Norman has been there that they could do better. it is best to switch as well and give him Claridge. That is what we have to try and bring to their vote as a FNM. Mr. Ingraham, who is the former prime Mr. Key said a month before the elec- minister and is looking to serve his third tions if you go to the Marsh Harbour air- term in office has been the member of port the PLP has finally brought in a parliament for North Abaco for the last 30 years, but Mr. Bootle feels none of ABACO EXPRESS couple of bulldozers to push the trees off. He feels that Bahamians are more intelli- that matters this year. YOUR PERSONAL MAIL PLANE gent than that and if they had done it two He feels people will vote for him be- YOUR CHARTERED SEAT cause they are not happy with the repre- and a half years ago and had commis- YOUR CARGO PLANE PICK UP AND COURIER SERVICE Passengers / Freight / Mail to Abaco
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We must work with government to en- small lots do not lend themselves to the de- But with the wealthy foreigners buying sure that the qualities remain which we value mands of modern society. the beach property came an awareness that and take for granted. Growth changes those Added to our hap-hazard growth are the it was even more valuable without garbage, values just as our children change with various government corporations and de- and inland dumps were created. maturity. But just as we guide and steer our partments which make decisions to suit In recent years, further growth has children into adulthood, we must guide themselves without any coordination with squeezed the dumps, forcing the system to society’s growth in acceptable ways. other agencies or local consultation. This ship the garbage to mainland Abaco for dis- There is a 10,000 acre development un- can create problems as was the recent case posal. Steady expansion has recently out- derway on Mayaguana accompanied with a with Environmental Health’s arbitrary sit- grown the ability of the Marsh Harbour master land-use plan. It is probably an easy ing for two garbage transfer stations. Dis- Dave dump to cope with the volume and the new task for a planner to develop such a scheme cussions are now quietly underway on this Ralph landfill is supposed to be the ultimate an- on a relatively blank sheet of paper. The issue and we expect to hear more. swer. native population there has had little effect Five or ten years ago, government set up Environmental issues now plague some on the island’s ecology but massive physi- the BEST commission, Bahamas Environ- The word “environment” is being heard elements of the new system and discussions cal and social changes will follow as a ma- mental, Science and Technology Commis- more frequently on television, newspapers are being held with government to alleviate jor development gets underway. sion, to monitor and give technical advice on and among individuals, even by politicians. anticipated problems. A recent announcement publicized a 200- relevant issues. They operate in a closet with The word is often used as if it were a new Just as environmental issues are emerg- acre development on private land at Rocky little information being made public. Further- discovery to be implemented in a month or ing on a larger scale and being discussed at Point on the Southwest corner of Abaco by more, the government corporations and agen- two as technicians perfect the process. the local level, government is becoming Sandy Point. Current information suggests cies appear to be exempt from the regula- Unfortunately, working with the environ- aware of the need to address conservation that only 50 acres is privately owned with tions everyone must abide by. ment is a long-term process that is not put and environmental issues. In fact, residents the balance being acquired from govern- A national election on May 2 will set the in place with a single stroke of the pen or a are often standing up and confronting gov- ment. This will have to be carefully evalu- course for the next five years. Both of the flip of a switch. ernment on these issues. ated as coastal changes could erode the nar- major parties are becoming more aware of Politicians worldwide are discussing en- Abaco’s random development was man- row isthmus connecting Sandy Point to environmental and conservation issues. vironmental issues while scientists are press- ageable in previous years but the explosive Abaco. Whether there will be meaningful changes ing for more action and changes now. growth and arrival of comparatively large We have already impacted our environ- to the previous lackadaisical attitude and Closer to home we are seeing more inter- projects makes us look more closely at the ment in many negative ways. The cause- confidential agreements concerning the en- est in our environment and conservation is- long-term effects and how we and the envi- way connecting Great Abaco with Little vironment remains to be seen. sues and their many wide-spread implications. ronment will be impacted. Abaco is an example. The natural water flow Everyone wants to keep up with technol- Abaco schools will observe Earth Day The ferry ramp at Sandy Point is an ex- was stopped. Now a true bridge is being ogy and have all the conveniences of mod- on April 27 at New Vision Ministries in ample. It was a welcome addition to bring considered to restore hundreds of acres of ern life, but at the same time they don’t Marsh Harbour. This is to make students ferry service to Sandy Point from Nassau. marine nurseries. want to see changes in their surroundings. more aware of their environment and the Now questions are being asked as the beach The hands of Mother Nature’s clock It is development that brings about the higher need to protect it. The public is invited. to the south is getting bigger and the beach measures time in decades and years, not the standard of living that we all enjoy. We, Many communities have just participated to the north is washing away. hours and days we go by. Changes we make and government, must learn to work to- in a coastal clean-up program with residents Everyone likes to keep the environment today may take years before we see the nega- gether to bring about changes which we are and visitors picking up bags and bags of the same, but that is not how it works. New tive consequences. comfortable living with. refuse, debris and trash from shorelines and roadsides. This is in conjunction with simi- lar efforts throughout the Bahamas and worldwide. Better garbage disposal methods on Letters to the Editor Abaco have only come to the forefront in Changes in fisheries regulations were recent years. As Abaco has grown, the Second homeowner will be a Bahamian property manager em- needed, albeit the new ones are very dras- volume of garbage and trash has grown to ployed who in turn brings in his staff for is offended tic. However, any change will bring for- overwhelm the dump sites. cleaning the home and any small repairs for Dear Editor, ward questions and in some cases animos- Although about 18 months behind sched- the homeowner. Unless the homeowner For over 20 years my family has been ity. What we don’t need as a community is ule, we are getting closer to having a new doesn’t want to spend much time here and visiting The Bahamas annually, the last 15 a politician from Nassau, who apparently solid waste disposal site to dispose of gar- plans on renting the home out constantly, of those years have been mostly on Abaco. doesn’t understand the social and economic bage and trash. When that opens, burning this is not a money making proposition; it We have enjoyed our times here and have fabric of a community such as Abaco mak- garbage at open dumps will not be allowed. only helps cover some of the expenses of created many friends. Since we feel so at ing demeaning remarks “in his very out- It is the beaches and clear water that draw owning a second home here. In the same ease here on Abaco, we decided to purchase spoken way.” visitors to Abaco and the other Bahamian issue in the classifieds, The Abaco Club, a second home here. A second home that is As a second homeowner I was angered islands. But through the first two-thirds of which is mostly made up of second a great expense on our family, but well by such a question of what benefits do I the twentieth century, little value was placed homeowners, is advertising for employment worth it due to our love for the area. The leave. Where would Mr. Miller like us to on the beaches. of 36 positions to be filled. That’s 36 local views of the Sea of Abaco, its reefs, the start, monetarily or socially? The typical It was the arrival of the foreigners in the jobs that were created by a second home- fishing and diving and most of all the second homeowner is going to spend from 60s and 70s that brought an awareness of owner economy. If it weren’t for second friendly people of Abaco who have taught around $400,000 to into the millions for a the value of the beaches. In prior times, the homeowners, how many property manag- us how to unwind and enjoy life’s simple second home; 10 percent is paid in stamp beaches were a benign nuisance, only used ers, realtors and contractors would be pleasures. tax to the Bahamian government, four per- by fancy-free school children in good needed in Abaco? On a recent return visit I was reading the cent is paid in attorney fees to a Bahamian weather. Socially, this is one of the most diverse Mid- March 2007 Abaconian. In the article attorney, seven to10 percent to a Bahamian Garbage from the settlements on the cays areas in all of the islands. On the front cover detailing a meeting by Min. Miller of the realtor if one is involved. Then there is the was often dumped at sea with some of it of the same edition of the Abaconian was a Fisheries Department, I was shocked and cost of insurance which we purchase through returning on the beaches. That was of little story and photos on the Abaco Pathfinders offended that he would make such a bold a Bahamian insurance agent. As a second consequence. Harbours had value but not auction; this event netted $100,000 to go statement as “What benefits do we get from homeowner we pay property tax on the value the beaches. towards scholarships for local students who these second homeowners?” of the property annually. There will be re- want to continue their education. Does Mr. pairs which involve Bahamian contractors Miller know this and does he know that it to repair, update or just general maintenance was attended by locals, second homeowners The Abaconian Abaco’s most complete newspaper 7,500 copies to the home, a Bahamian landscaping ser- and tourists alike? All with the common goal Inquire for advertising rates Published twice monthly vice to maintain the plants and lawn. We of helping the young people in this commu- David & Kathleen Ralph ship in vehicles and boats which once again nity. This isn’t the only such event of its Editors & Publishers (U.S. address) Phone 242-367-2677 the Bahamian government collects duty and kind; the Reef Ball, charity events for Ev- P O Box AB 20551 990 Old Dixie Hwy #14 FAX 242-367-3677 stamp tax on. ery Child Counts, fund raisers for the vol- Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas Lake Park, FL 33403 Email: [email protected] Mr. Miller would like to confiscate “flats unteer fire department, just to name a few. Photo credit: Tuppy Weatherford for parrot & lighthouse on page 1 boats.” Is this after duty has been paid? My All are attended by people who care about monthly bills at the two hardware stores in this community, whether we are Bahamian Graphic Artist: Kelli-Ann Sands Marsh Harbour average over $1000 each, or a foreigner, we come together to help Reporters/Writers: Samantha Evans, Jennifer Hudson, Julian Lockhart, Luzena, Vernique Russell, and that doesn’t include items the contrac- one another. That is what makes Abaco such Mirella Santillo tors purchase. These items only pertain to a special place. the ownership of a home; this does not in- Why should the Minister of Agriculture Free at over 100 Abaco locations from Grand Cay to Moore’s Is. Subscribe NOW clude monies spent on dining out, grocer- and Marine Resources question the benefits Subscription rate $20.00 Abaco $25 other Bahamas Order form on Page 9 ies, entertainment, dockage, etc., all put from second homeowners? He should check (One Year) $45.00 USA $50 Canada - airmail back into the local economy. $95.00 UK, Europe & Caribbean - surface If a second homeowner does decide to Please see Letters Page 9 rent out his home “as a business,” then there April 15, 2007 The Abaconian Page 9 More Letters to the Editor people attend this event each year. Security rules At first glance it looks like a “tourist in- Letters From Page 8 It actually began with the adventures of formation” site with potential visitors ask- a doctor who had been plying the Carib- need to be known ing questions such as the “times of ferries,” within his government for the answer. They bean Islands for 42 years in his 50-foot clas- Dear Editor: “distances between cays,” “the best beaches apparently know something; otherwise they sic wooden vessel to distribute books to We recently returned to the States after and places to eat,” etc. But they also have would not be allowing all the development children and create libraries from the two delightful weeks on Abaco (mainly in fairly controversial content where potential that is exploding throughout the Bahamas. Exumas to the Grand Bahama Bank includ- the Marsh Harbor area) where we have vis- investors, business ventures are discussed Locally, we have Winding Bay and Baker’s ing many of the Abaco cays. Florida news- ited for many years. As usual, we found negatively, our laws and regulations and po- Bay, on Grand Bahama on the western end papers called the Amazing Grace “the the hospitality and friendliness to be out- litical parties are questioned. Some infor- there is a huge project being built by the world’s first floating library” as new books standing. The quality of activities, accom- mation is provided by people who have sel- Ginn Corporation from the U.S., another were purchased, shelved by topics so chil- modations, services, restaurants and over- dom been to Abaco (thus can be out-of-date 4,000 residences. Developments have been dren could view, select and keep those that all atmosphere is among the best. or incorrect.) approved and are under construction on interested them before they were easily However, the afterglow was slightly di- From what I understand, these sites need Eleuthra, Exuma and Rum Cay in the South- available in the islands. minished by what we were told at the air- revenue to exist, so seek advertising and ern Bahamas. They are all being marketed James Moseley, a retired physician, is port when departing. The “carry on” rules sponsorship and can make money for their to foreigner investors, also known as sec- also remembered on many islands as always are more restrictive than in the U.S. where owners. Most queries I have seen could eas- ond homeowners. available to “sound” residents and help with travel-size liquids and gels can be carried ily be answered by the Ministry of Tour- Several of my Bahamian friends have emergencies before there were medical ser- in a one quart clear plastic bag. “No liq- ism, The Abaconian, Cruiser’s Net, indi- stated the issue correctly. It is an election vices. As a graduate of Liberty University, uids or gels are permitted in the carry on,” vidual rental companies, realtors, etc. If you year and politicians have a way of stirring a member of D. James. Kennedy’s Council we were informed. We did not hear, read are approached by a site of this type to be a up things when an election is near. I guess at Coral Ridge Ministries, he also served or know about this restriction at any time local sponsor, please look at its content to with that said, we foreigners and Bahami- as minister of the beautiful chapel on during our two weeks. I even wondered if see if it is something you wish your adver- ans are much alike. Our leaders back in Walker’s Cay at the invitation of the owner such had been reported in The Abaconian tising dollar to fund. America have waded in on issues they before his death. That is where this reporter and we just missed it? It would also be more beneficial for our should have stayed out of, too. heard the Moseleys exhort visitors to “give In any event, what does one do? It is not first time and repeat (most welcome) visi- An offended second homeowner back” and Bahamians to “stand in the watch- practical to transfer anything to the “check tors if an enterprising, computer-savvy Cherokee Resident tower” against the laxness in morality and through” at this point for several reasons. Abaconian got involved in setting up a site Responds kinship the world has experienced in their We could just toss away a few items but in where at least the information would be ac- lifetimes. looking around, I did not see anyone doing curate and one of our own could benefit from Editor: In 2001 the doctor returned to Great this. Maybe they were better informed. what can be a lucrative venture. Reference is made to a recently published Guana and decided his wanderings were Since there are no metal detectors or per- As the internet is more and more a part letter singed by “Concerned Citizens of over. He built a 12-foot cross in gratitude sonal screening, the simplest thing is to just of our world, we owe it to ourselves to “be Cherokee.” Well, what a bunch of crock. for years of safe passage and asked Orchid transfer such items to one’s pockets and no informed” as to what is out there, especially Whatever happened to a fair and balanced Bay permission to place it on top of a high one will know the difference. I decided to if the “source of information” is at present assessment of person’s community worth. outcropping of coral facing the sea as a re- leave them in the carry on and sure enough, not coming from Abaconians who would be The individual being thrown under the minder that the beauty of these islands are a I was relieved of a travel-size toothpaste, a the most obvious choice to promote our bus is, in my opinion, much more of a very special gift which honor their Creator. travel-size hand lotion and a travel-size hair wonderful island. “giver” than a “taker” in the overall scheme When he suggested it would be a perfect spray, all of which would have been OK in Yours sincerely, of things. Fore example, he gives freely of setting for a Sunrise Service, Jimmy and the U.S. One travel companion was also Be Informed his time and equipment when necessary to Melanie Albury agreed and made it open to relieved of several items but two other com- clear the public dump as well as removal of Thanks for Coastal all with the Seaside Chapel and Elder Syl- panions whose carry ons were searched did the bush on both sides of the Cherokee Road van Bethel participating. After the work of not have to surrender similar items. Clean-up Support between the settlement and Winding Bay. coordination, it has grown steadily. So I wonder? How ludicrous is this re- Dear Sir, Let us not forget his contribution to mos- This year, blessed with a perfect Easter striction and what is the final image of Just a brief note to thank those who vol- quito control and a willingness to help his morning, Lynn Roberts accompanied the Abaco left with those leaving your won- unteered for the 2nd Annual Marsh Harbour fellow man. hymns while the crowd was awed by the derful island? Just wanted to raise this is- Shoreline Clean-up on April 14th. I espe- In the above referred to letter, it was sight of the Cross mantled with a purple sue for whatever it may be worth, or not! cially want to thank the Scurvy Few organi- stated that the person in question destroyed cloth stirring in the breeze as the sun rose. Sincerely, zation, the Baker’s Bay contingent, the many someone’s fence. I cannot say with any cer- One guest was moved to whisper, “And the Fred B. Paxton businesses and organizations which sup- tainty if this is the case or not. However, if Son rose!” Those assembled enjoyed a de- ported this year’s initiative by lending and it is true, I say, “a job well done” because Beware of web site licious Continental breakfast of coffee and offering tools, trucks, heavy machinery, the fence in question was “illegally” erected Dear Editor, juice with home baked breads provided by gloves, soft drinks and water. and attempted to take a portion of the old I am writing to make Abaconians aware Melanie Albury. Words of appreciation and Learning from last year’s effort, we were grave yard for personal use. Everyone ob- that there is a “forum” claiming to be “the fellowship followed on the beach before able to nearly double the areas cleaned this jected to the fence as no one has the right to best source of information on Abaco on the residents headed to the Seaside Chapel for year. Furthermore, we were also able to take the grave sites of our ancestors for per- web.” On further investigation, I find the the traditional Easter Service. In a world sonal greed. I understand that requests by site is owned and operated from outside The beset with troubles, few were as fortunate Please see Page 29 local government to have the fence taken Bahamas. Letters as Orchid Bay visitors to welcome Easter down were ignored. morning in such a peaceful place for reflec- Let us remember that not unlike a coin, tion. people also have two sides; and it would As a visitor to your islands at least once behoove us to always look for the good side. a year, I try to make it at Easter for the Why subscribe Bernard G. Albury impressive Sunrise Service on Great Guana. Great Guana Cay Receiving the Abaconian regularly will keep you informed As a political journalist, I cannot be cred- on issues such as: • Resort & hotel development holds sunrise service ited, but felt moved to report what I learned • Improvements to roads, airport, docks, schools, etc. Dear Editor, from those in attendance. (Curiosity never • Phone and electric company changes • Community events On April 8 a yearly Easter Sunrise Ser- takes vacations!) I enclose a shot of the sun • Fishing, boating & sporting activities • New business ventures vice was opened to the Great Guana Cay rising over the beach - one of the most mov- • Immigration, taxes or duty changes • Changes in airline service community by Orchid Bay Property Man- ing I have for my portfolio. • Changes to laws and regulations • Actions by local government agers Jimmy and Melanie Albury. Since its Enjoyed Easter on Guana inception five years ago more than 100
Order The Abaconian Today Name Address Address City St. Postal code + Country E-mail (or Fax) (for renewal) 24 issues - US$ or B$ Above subscription is a gift from: $45 USA via 3 rd Class $25 Bahamas via surface If you want to renew this gift next year, $20 to Abaco please give us your address below US$50 Canada via Airmail US$95 UK, Europe Surface Easter Sunday morning sunrise on the beach on Great Guana Cay is a special time for church goers. A special service commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Mail to: 990 Old Dixie Hwy, #14, Lake Park, FL 33403 or: P.O. Box AB 20551, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas service was begun five years ago after James Moseley, a retired physician, erected a Apr 2006 cross on a rock outcropping on the beach. Page 10 The Abaconian April 15, 2007 Archbishop Gomez Challenged Anglicans
bishop, with his attendants, entered the for his sermon. This verse tells of Jacob’s This weighty sermon was closed with a Church From Page 1 church. Once the interior doors were blessed encounter with God in a dream. “How won- prayer. “This renowned church will help Hepburn, along Don MacKay Boulevard and opened, the Episcopal procession en- derful and awesome it is to meet God. At the membership grow so that God will be from the AID parking lot to the church. tered the sanctuary to an instrumental fan- every church dedication we enter God’s well pleased with our witness. This is the Each element of the new church was in- fare and singing by the choir while the prel- presence and it is dedicated to His glory. gate of heaven, not just the house of God.” dividually dedicated and Archbishop Gomez ate made his way to the altar making the No matter how lovely the building, that is The service continued with scriptural pas- began outside with the dedication of the cor- sign of the Episcopal blessing as he passed only secondary to worship. We come to sages read by younger members of the nerstone. With clergy and servers gathered each pew. honour God,” he told the congregation. The church, an item by the children’s choir, around, the Archbishop laid his hands upon The Archbishop continued with the bless- Archbishop encouraged everyone to work prayers, giving of the Peace and closing with the cornerstone which he then sprinkled with ing of every component of the church from on building togetherness, the togetherness the administration of Holy Communion and holy water and censed. He then moved to- the altar, font, lectern, pulpit and stained that flows out of worship. He touched on children’s blessing. wards the closed doors and struck them sev- glass right down to the smaller fixtures such three situations in which people must put Following this memorable rededication eral times with his crozier saying, “Lift up as lights, fans and air conditioning. Follow- God first - politics, the workplace and sports service, the congregation made its way over your heads, O ye gates, and be lifted up, ye ing each blessing the first verse of a hymn and recreation, reminding the congregation, to the church hall to partake in a fellowship everlasting doors and the King of glory shall was sung by the congregation which also “The Bahamas won’t get any better until meal. come in.” After striking the door for the joined in the joyful singing of several more we change people’s hearts.”. third and final time, he blessed it and marked hymns throughout the service. the threshold with the sign of the cross. The The Most Reverend Drexel W. Gomez Refurbishment of the Anglican Church outside doors were opened and the Arch- took Genesis chapter 28 verse 17 as the text By Jennifer Hudson the day to complete as work began on Eas- The site of the Parish Church of St. John ter Sunday of 2006. Prior to that a Gift Day the Baptist on Don MacKay Boulevard. has Drive fund raiser was held in order to raise been a hive of activity for the past year and funds for the refurbishment. During this the refurbishment of the church is now com- fund raiser six persons who had been faith- plete. Volunteers worked late into the ful members of the church and were now evening on the final day before the greatly deceased were chosen to be honored and anticipated day of rededication making sure persons were asked to make contributions that everything was in order. “Renovations in their memory. Members honoured were to the church building were necessary as Father Brian Colebrook, a priest who lost the structure was facing serious problems his life on Abaco; Mr Ken Owen, organist; in that the roof was sinking and also addi- Mr. John Lowe, Sexton; Ms. Sybeline Ar- tional space was needed to fully exercise cher, teenage acolyte; Ms. Velma Ferguson the church’s ministry,” explained Father Earl Hepburn, Rector. Please see Church Page 22 The renovations took one year almost to
Archbishop of the Anglican Church Drexel Gomez is greeting the church leaders of the St. John the Baptist Anglican Church in Marsh Harbour prior to the re-dedication service on April 15.
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© 2005 ADWORKS NASSAU Collins Ave 322-2341 • Thompson Blvd 325-8776 • Mall at Marathon 393-6286 April 15, 2007 The Abaconian Page 13 One of Mr. Claridge’s major concerns is Claridge From Page 4 that all property taxes collected on Abaco Rotary Donates to Library Fund shouldn’t have been done until nomination should remain on Abaco to work for the One of Rotary day because anything could have happened communities they were collected from. He International’s before that day. I decided to run because I added this should not interfere with the nor- project for this live here, I see the problems that we face mal revenue sharing with central govern- year is literacy and I face the same problems as anyone faces ment and to address here. Mr. Claridge said, “I know I can be a that problem “I feel I know how to address or a good good candidate. You never know if I can the Rotary solution as to how the problems could be make that kind of change if the opportunity Club of Abaco addressed. I feel I can make a difference if doesn’t come up. I feel the government decided to help I am given an opportunity to represent the needs more diversity in the opposition. If it with the people,” he added. was in place, it would help police the lead- construction of There are a number of issues that Mr. ing party. I think there are areas that need a new library. Claridge said he would address and work to be addressed that maybe have not been This is a towards completing if he was elected as the addressed at all or strategically enough. My project of Mrs. North Abaco Member of Parliament. first rule is no political bashing and I won’t Yvonne Key, First, he said the future of Abaco’s chil- say anything negative about someone else,” chairman of dren is in a dire position as a number of Mr. Claridge concluded. the Marsh them cannot find jobs when they graduate Both independent candidates have a ma- Harbour Town from high school; and when they do go to jor fight on their hands as they face off Committee, college, they don’t return home. against the two leading political parties in and Mr. David The garbage dumps need to be addressed the Bahamas. As a rule Bahamians gener- Smith, a volunteer who manages the current library. The club organized a golf tournament because the burning is causing other prob- ally vote for either the FNM or the PLP. in Treasure Cay as a fund raising event, the proceeds, $7,500, were handed to Mrs. Key lems for the residents who live near the However, in 1967 when the PLP took and Mr. Smith. The library will be built next to the existing library across from Lowe’s dumps. over the Government of the Bahamas, the Pharmacy. The existing building is very old and too small to properly house the library. There needs to be a port of entry for elections were tied and independent repre- Presenting the check is Mr. Brian Thompson, President of the Abaco Rotary Club. North Abaco because it is not fair that people sentative Alvin Brennen sided with the PLP, in the north have to drive into Marsh thus bringing in majority rule and a change Harbour to collect their goods. of the entire Bahamian history. All roads should be marked with signs throughout Abaco.
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By Julian Lockhart hammering and hammering and showing the ers are in each school and taught from a do is construct an all purpose, all Abaco The 2007 general election set for May 2 powers that be the need. I think the media very early age. This way kids can very eas- sporting complex. Also there needs to be is only a few days away and candidates in needs to get involved and embarrass the ily assimilate themselves, with computers an all purpose gymnasium for the north and North Abaco are gearing up for the final government. The only thing that makes gov- being one of the tools of survival nowa- south communities in Abaco.” push towards being the next members of ernment move is embarrassment.” days.” Mr. Bootle - “First of all, right now over parliament to represent this constituency. Mr. Claridge - “First of all my personal Mr. Mills - “The first thing I would put the past couple of months I have been talk- Incumbent Hubert Ingraham, leader of belief is it would be more feasible and ac- the necessary infrastructure in place. There ing to the Minister of Sports, and I am as- the Free National Movement, will have three commodating to the Abaco people to put an is no way the private schools should have sured there are some works that are about people vying for his seat as Fritz Bootle international airport between Treasure Cay more than the government schools. The same to be started in renovating the present sports represents the Progressive Liberal Party and and Marsh Harbour. With one airport then degree that the private school have the gov- facilities. However, the two things that are two independents, Cay Mills and Norman all the people in Abaco would have equal ernment school have and you just have to fill very important to me is a proper track and Claridge, have nominated. distance to drive and we can have all cus- in the blanks with the infrastructure.” field and also I would fight vigorously to All four candidates were asked questions toms and international flights go into there. Mr. Claridge - “I think the education ensure that we have an indoor sporting fa- as to what they would do pertaining to some The two existing airports can be used for system can be improved in Abaco by two cility. It can house events and when people of the major issues facing North Abaco if smaller aircraft and charters. In the last fundamental ways: we need more schools come into town. We have some very tal- they are elected. Below are the answers from seven years Treasure Cay airport has gone and we need more teachers. I think the ented kids on Abaco who cannot reach their the candidates. down to nothing, and I find that very dis- schools can improve if the teachers who are full potential because the sporting facilities What would you do to couraging. There should be some thought brought in are qualified to do the job they are not there. I will ensure that we have all expedite and improve the consideration for the entire island, not just are supposed to do. We don’t need to be the proper sporting facilities here as well as Marsh Harbour airport? for local people but the visitors as well.” putting children forward if they don’t pass the proper teachers in the schools to teach and we have to accommodate more people the sports.” Mr. Ingraham - “In 2002 we had the How would you improve the education in Abaco? in the schools. Education isn’t the biggest Mr. Mills - “Infrastructure is needed. tenders out for the renovation of the Marsh The only infrastructure that was fixed in the Mr. Ingraham - “I will construct a factor but what happens after the children Harbour airport and the winning construc- northern area was when the Abaco Basket- branch of BTVI (Bahamas Technical Voca- is educated.” tion company already won the bid. How- ball Association fixed the court. We need tional Institute) in Abaco. There will be new What would you do to ever, we were voted out and the PLP have people to show awareness and stop talking done nothing since then to fix the Marsh schools in Cooper’s Town, Fox Town and increase sports activities Harbour airport. I will build a new airport Green Turtle Cay. I will introduce the Youth on the island? Please see Positions Page 15 in Marsh Harbour and remodel the Trea- in Business Empowerment Program and Mr. Ingraham - “The first thing I will sure Cay Airport and add air traffic control partnership with churches to provide ad- there.” equate preschools in the communities.” Mr. Bootle - “The process has already Mr. Bootle - “Presently, I am not quite Quality Star Auto Service Station And Garage been started and the government is com- aware of all the things that may be wrong Don MacKay Blvd., Marsh Harbour mitted to finish this airport as soon as pos- with the schools. My intentions are to meet THE PLACE FOR YOUR ENTIRE sible. So I don’t know if there is much I can with all the principals and teachers of the do to speed it up because as far as I am schools to get their feel as to what is wrong AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK NEEDS and their suggestions as to what needs to be concerned the process is on going right now We stock a wide variety of parts and tyres. done. Then I would go ahead and cham- and it will be done in a very short time.” If you need an item that is not in stock, we will quickly import it for you Mr. Mills - “First of all it seems as if pion their cause with the Minister of Edu- Open 7 am - 7 pm Monday thru Thursday persons who are in positions to do well and cation to ensure that all the equipment, tools to push it keep forgetting. I have to keep and manpower is there so we can give the 7 am - 8 pm Friday and Saturday kids what they really need to advance. One Tel: (242) 367-2979 AA and Al Anon thing that is a concern to me is that comput- Meetings The AA (Alcoholics Anomyous) group of Marsh Harbour meets Mon- days and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Friday at noon and at 7 p.m. at the Marsh Harbour Community Library. The AlAnon group of Marsh Harbour meets the third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. each month at the Marsh Harbour Com- munity Library. The AA group in Hope Town meets Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 p.m. at the Hope Town Library. The AA group and the AlAnon group meet in the Treasure Cay Community Center on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. Please call 357-6511 for additional information. April 15, 2007 The Abaconian Page 15 Candidates express their views simple, the government has to come up with boxes and ship them back. This only sepa- vide the police with all of the necessary tools Positions From Page 14 a solution to find a way to deal with those rates families. There has to be a humane and man power to fight crime. My take on because nothing will be done. We need to Haitians who are here legally and those that way to solve this situation and at this point crime is that by the time it gets to the police get them up and running and get them up were born here and entitled to citizenship in our history there is no easy solution be- or courts, the problem is already there. I and running soon.” to regularize that. You would have seen that ing the way the situation has evolved. I do think we need to start at home and the par- Mr. Claridge - “I do think that Abaco over the last couple of weeks with the gov- feel a solution can be arrived at that would ents and children in the schools and needs a couple of sports facilities. The prob- ernment granting some citizenship because be beneficial to all parties, but it would take churches.” lem being they would have to be basic type they are conscious to that. As far as the a lot of negotiation to do so. Pigeon Pea is Mr. Mills - “We have to get serious about of sporting facilities. It would be great to living conditions, there has to be a humane an illegal settlement to begin with and relo- crime. We cannot have murderers walking have stadiums and they can also be used as way in which to do that. I think there is cating them would be a solution. Any build- the streets of Abaco who have already been hurricane shelters if that became a reality. something on the drawing board presently ing that goes on must be within the build- charged with murders. You cannot have Parents are the number one factor whether to find the most suitable way to move them ing codes of the Bahamas.” murderers who have already been convicted it has to be with sports or education, be- from where they are and quite easily as- What programs would you and who have exhausted all of their appeals cause it is the example they set that matter similate them into society.” start to decrease crime on sitting up there in Fox Hill getting fed. We the most.” Mr. Mills - “First thing I will do is bring Abaco? have to execute these guys.” awareness. We have people calling Haitains, Mr. Claridge - “First of all, to help fight How would you deal with the Mr. Ingraham - “I will ensure the po- they have a name. We have to get away crime in Abaco we need to make sure that lice force will be equipped with all equip- problems facing the Mud and from that slave mentality that we have. our police are equipped with the equipment ment and man power necessary to do their Pigeon Pea? Having the Haitians degraded even when they they need to work with. Number two, the jobs. There will also be a defense force craft Mr. Ingraham - “I will enforce the im- are born here. If you are born here, you are police force needs more man power. Num- stationed in Abaco to protect the waters migration laws without fear and favor and Bahamian. We have to fix that and fix it swift. ber three, the police need an adequate fin- around Abaco.” protect the Bahamian entitlement. I will The Mud and Pigeon Pea is the responsibil- ger print bank that will ensure that they can Mr. Bootle - “My take on crime really ensure the regular routine arrest and depor- ity of the government and the government help solve the crimes that are committed. I is charity begins at home. It is not solely a tation of all illegal immigrants found in the put the power there and water there so they think everyone should be finger printed police problem but involves. We have to Bahamas. Process and regularize the status are directly responsible for that.” when they get a driver license, and every- really start in the schools and churches so it of long time residents in the Bahamas and Mr. Claridge - “The immigration situa- one in school should be finger printed and can be a tri-fold thing. The prime minister of persons/children born to married women tion has reached a crisis point in the Baha- put in a data bank for identification.” outside the Bahamas.” mas and Abaco. I don’t think the Christian said government will in the next term pro- Mr. Bootle - “My take on that is quite way is to pick up people and pack them in
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all through the settlement. It took the nine year on the cay and like to get involved in his upbeat music. The students’ paintings Cays From Page 18 teenagers almost an hour to find the buried community projects. were on sale for $4 each and were quite a Egg hunt raises funds cash which, we are told, they shared evenly. Green Turtle Cay hit with the customers. Ms. Schrack and All the games had great prizes and the her pupils donated half of their proceeds, By Mirella Santillo Easter Bunny even made an appearance. Cancer Society $147, to the Cancer Society which was an The day before Easter, April 7th, was There was a large buffet of baked ham, cole Holds Art Show excellent effort on the part of the young stu- dedicated to a fund raising project on Great slaw, macaroni and cheese and rice and By Jennifer Hudson dents. Guana Cay that was put together by Mrs. beans, prepared by Guana Cay ladies and a The Cancer Society of Abaco held its first An attractive selection of items was do- Marlana Bethel, Mrs. Donna Sands and conch salad so abundant that it took the Annual Art Show on April 7 on Green Turtle nated for a silent auction by the artists and Mrs. Mandy Sands. This year the residents volunteers two days to chop all the ingredi- Cay, hosted by the Green Turtle Club. Six local businesses. Prior to the bidding, guests decided to build a playground for the chil- ents. The prizes for the raffle were donated artists participated. Marjolein Scott, were treated to a tasting of wines donated dren and their fund raising efforts were re- by businesses on Guana Cay. Raffle tickets watercolours on silk paintings; Tim Higgs, by Burns House Limited and an appetizing warded with the sum of $6,000. were sold on Guana Cay and in Marsh underwater photographs; Don Wood, array of hors d’oeuvres, courtesy of the As people gathered at the fig tree, fund Harbour by the children. bronze sculptures; JoAnn Bradley, oil on Green Turtle Club. raising was not the only activity, Fun and The playground, which will be located canvas; Bob Zwickel, acrylic on canvas; Both the show and auction were very well food were also on the agenda. The children on the waterfront, is to be designed by sec- and, in addition to presenting his colorful attended, and Mr. Hugh Cottis, President under 11 years old were treated to an Eas- ond home owner, Mrs. Josie Rich, who has new artwork, Jeep Byers also signed copies of the Abaco Cancer Society, was very ter egg hunt on the beach organized by Mrs. playground building experience. According of his new book, Last Breath. All artists pleased with the excellent amount raised for Mandy Sands and the older kids, locals and to Mrs. Donna Sands, Mrs. Rich has been donated a piece of art to the silent auction the work of the Society and thanks all of visitors, took part in a treasure hunt orga- coming to Guana Cay since she was a little as well as a portion of their sales. the artists, donors and Green Turtle Club nized by Mrs. Anyes Adams. They were to girl. Since she and her husband became sec- Fifth and sixth grade students of the Amy for their generosity. Lynn Johnson, Gen- find the buried treasure of Arabella ond homeowners, they spend most of the Roberts Primary School played their part eral Manager of the Green Turtle Club, and Drummond following clues that led them in assisting the Cancer Society by painting the Board Members of the Abaco Cancer a variety of colorful pictures which were Society look forward to making this an an- displayed by their art teacher, Maria nual event. Schrack, outside on the deck alongside Estin Sawyer who kept things lively by playing Caribbean Marine Constructionuctionuction DOCK BUILDING SPECIALIST l COMMERCIAL DOCKS l BOAT LIFTS l PRIVATE DOCKS l SEA WALL CONSTRUCTION The Cancer Society held an Art Show at the Green Turtle Club to raise funds for its l DOCK DEMOLITION & REMOVAL charitable activities. The artists are shown here along with Green Turtle Club manager, Lynn Johnson, and the art teacher, Maria Schrack, from the Amy Roberts Primary School Office Tel: 367.4842 Cellular: 357.6564 who directed school students in paintings that were also sold (at $4 apiece). P.O.Box AB-20757, Marsh Harbour
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formed our Abaconian landscape while re- Father Hepburn and members of the St. John St. Andrews’ manse is Church From Page 10 maining true to our Anglican architectural the Baptist Church. A Singspiration was held under construction and Mr. Simeon Pinder. Additional monies style.” on April 14, the day prior to the rededicat- The walls of the church, which were ion ceremony. “This was an evening of By Jennifer Hudson were borrowed from the bank to cover the A group of men from the St. Andrew’s cost of the renovations. originally eight feet high, have now been Praise and Worship giving God praise and raised to 14 feet and the roof height has thanks through music and song,” stated Methodist Church in Dundas Town gathers During the entire building process men every Saturday and toils under the hot sun from the Anglican Church Men’s Group in also been extended. The front of the church Church member Ms. Shelley Austin. “We has been lengthened but remains the same invited other denominations to come and donating their time and talents to construct Nassau and Grand Bahama came to work a new manse for the church. This will be on weekends and completed much of the width. A large balcony has been added along worship with us.” During the evening with beautiful stained-glass windows in the awards were presented to all of the groups located atop a hill close by the church that work. A local labour force with special ex- will replace the old one which time and the pertise such as electricians and carpenters front and rear. In order to provide the addi- who came from away to participate in the tional space necessary to accommodate the rebuilding of the church. elements had demolished. On March 17 was also utilized. “We’ve overcome tremen- wheelbarrow after wheelbarrow of cement dous obstacles in our way, one of which church’s ministry, a priest’s office, A fish fry was organized the previous secretary’s office, Sunday School room, evening for all of the persons who had come was poured into the foundation to form the was during the construction process three footings for the new manse in preparation quarters of the walls collapsed from our Sacristy and bathroom have also been added. from other islands during the past year to “All of these features will also serve to give assist with the construction and who re- for the laying of the foundation blocks. existing building. I know God’s hand was Project director for the building is Andy at work, He knew that our existing walls the church a greater appeal,” stated Father turned for the rededication. This gave them were not strong enough to maintain our new Hepburn. the opportunity to socialize with members Please see Church Page 23 structure,” stated Father Hepburn. “Our The entire weekend of the rededication of the church while being welcomed back. Church has now had a facelift that has trans- was one of celebration and rejoicing for
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Palm Sunday to the Resurrection.” The stu- As each important season in the Chris- Church From Page 22 New Vison youth dents performed various short skits focus- tian calendar comes around, the Marsh By Julian Lockhart Moss, a building contractor, is in charge of ing on several Biblical characters whose Harbour Gospel Chapel Choir presents a It seems whenever the youth of our na- properties for the church. He is assisted by lives were touched by Jesus and how they very fitting Cantata which is greatly looked tion make the news it is for something nega- Craig Cornish, also a builder, and six to responded to him. The skits were inter- forward to by its audiences. This year’s tive, whether it be crime related or they are eight willing helpers who turn up regularly spersed with songs by choir and soloists. Easter Cantata was no exception as the just being juvenile delinquents. However, each week. The manse will eventually be a Students also assisted with the instrumentals. church sanctuary was filled to capacity. The on February 11th the youth group at New two-storey, four-bedroom building with an All of the students performed with con- presentation was entitled Like a Lamb and Vision Ministries proved that, if given a efficiency apartment adjoining for the ac- viction and enacted their parts well. Though in welcoming the audience, Choir Director chance, the young people in Abaco can step commodation of visitors. there were some lighthearted moments, the Kevin Sawyer said that he hoped “it would forward and be productive and showcase The structure is being built with funds seriousness of the underlying theme was put everyone in the mind set for the sea- immense talents. raised by pledges from church members and well portrayed. Special mention has to be son.” Pastor Chris Pinder and numerous mem- a pledge from a sister church, but fund rais- made of Brian Higgs, who played the part The powerful sound of the full 19-mem- bers of his youth group hosted the Sunday ing is still ongoing. Rev. Dr. Steven Hale of Joseph of Aremethia with a decidedly ber choir was punctuated by solos from morning service and the presentation had and the church members are excited to see Bahamian twist and received a rousing re- Rhonda Bill, Troy Albury, Kevin Sawyer, everyone amazed and on their feet clapping this project going steadily ahead. sponse from the audience. He definitely Claire Marshall and Brian Saunders plus for the youth band and Pastor Chris’ mes- Two programmes deserves the proverbial “Ham” for his out- narrations by Kaye Russell and David sage. Pastor Chris definitely proved he can standing cameo performance. Cartwright. At the close of the Cantata a keep a crowd on the edge of their seats with celebrated Easter Ms. Rhonda Bill, Music and Drama poignant song, I Come to the Cross was his spoken word, but it was the youth band By Jennifer Hudson. teacher at Agape School, stated how proud touchingly rendered by six-year-old Mikayla that really surprised many in attendance. In celebration of the Easter Season two she was of the students’ performance “as Marshall. Kevin Sawyer and his choir put New Vision Ministries is known for its programmes were presented at the Marsh music and drama is an elective which has a lot of hard work into this Easter Cantata band and its music ministry. With the per- Harbour Gospel Chapel. only 50 minutes per week for rehearsal of which ranged from tender to triumphant and formance of the youth band they proved that On March 29 and 30 the students of this programme.” The students along with it was indeed an Easter blessing to all who the future will be taken care of as well. Agape High School Drama and Choir Group their Director had obviously worked hard attended. The band is made up of drummer John performed its programme entitled Re- and their efforts resulted in a performance deemed. This was an evening of reflection which was greatly enjoyed by their parents Please see Church Page 24 and celebration tracing the life of Jesus from and friends.
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