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VOLUME 20 NUMBER 20 OCTOBER 15TH, 2012 Historic Cabinet meeting outlines plans for Abaco By Timothy Roberts After holding a historic Cabinet Meeting in Abaco on October 2, Prime Minister Perry Christie and his ministers announced a number of decisions made for Abaco, including more than $1.6 million in promised road repair and infrastructure and a pledge to increase police manpower on the island. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works Philip Brave Davis noted that his ministry made a decision to improve the roads after a site inspection in September and are now making “final decisions” to fix pothole-filled roads and infrastructure in Marsh Harbour, Dundas Town, Murphy Town, Great Abaco and Green Turtle Cay. The projected works include reme- dial and improvement road works at Marsh Harbour, Dundas Town and Murphy Town with the expected expenditure of about $1 million for the work. Work in Green Tur- tle Cay is expected to cost $250,000. Mr. Davis said that a contract award- ed by the former administration was not finished by the contractor and that the government plans to complete work on Forrest Drive’s Sidewalk at an additional $150,000. “This government shares your con- cerns and feels your frustration and can Cabinet was held on Abaco on October 2, 2012. This marks the first time it has been held outside of Nassau. Ministers of the govern- ment along with the Prime Minister were present for the closed meeting. After the government ministers emerged they laid out some Please see Cabinet Page 2 decisions which had been made for Abaco.

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that the government is in the final stages of Cabinet From Page 2 approving a multi-million dollar fish farm to be created north of Green Turtle Cay, report the necessary materials for the proj- Abaco. ects have been ordered with a view of com- According to Minister of Agriculture, mencing work immediately,” Davis said. Marine Resources and Local Government Minister of National Security Dr. V. Alfred Gray, “We are nearing the end Bernard Nottage said many residents have of those discussions and I hope the govern- complained about the need for more po- ment will soon be able to announce a $15 lice on the island. He said that the Cabinet million investment by a Bahamian com- has authorized him to look into this and he pany called Aqua Abaco,” Min. Gray said. will discuss the matter with the commis- Minister of Health Dr. Perry Gomez sioner of police to see how manpower can said two mammogram machines ordered be boosted. for the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) He added that he is concerned about in Nassau and the Rand Memorial Hospi- the security of a number of government tal in Grand Bahama have arrived in the buildings, including the structure that country. houses the Treasury Department. Gomez said the machine for PMH “We are concerned that perhaps the was scheduled for installation on October time has come for us to review the provi- 1 and staff will be trained to use it. The sion of policemen for the entire island of machine for the Rand in Grand Bahama Abaco,” Nottage said. “In recent times the will be installed this month as well, Gomez criminal profile has changed and on the added. weekend, for example, we had two armed “This will enable women and men robberies which have created a tremendous throughout the Commonwealth to obtain amount of concern for us.” state-of-the-art testing and follow up care Minister of Education Jerome for an illness that is so very common in Fitzgerald said three preschools will be our country; it’s time that we address that built on Abaco while his ministry seeks to properly,” Gomez said. allocate more scholarships to the island and He added that the mini-hospital cur- has started to expand the Bahamas Techni- rently under construction in Abaco is set cal and Vocational Institute in Abaco. for completion in June 2013. “There are three areas where we This Cabinet meeting marked the first identified where there is a need for at- time it has ever been held outside Nassau. tention,” Fitzgerald said. “The first is in The Opposition has charged that the entire the area of preschools. When I came into exercise was a waste of public funds and Abaco in June I realized that there were no a political ploy considering the upcoming preschools in North Abaco at all.” North Abaco by-election. The Prime Min- “We identified the three locations and ister defended his decision to hold Cabinet over the next four years we have commit- outside of Nassau and announced tentative ted that we will build three preschools in plans to hold Cabinet on Grand Bahama North Abaco. The first one should start as and other Family Islands in the future. early as next year.” Another significant development is The Bahamian Flag being raised, for the first time on Abaco, to indicate that Cabinet is in session.

[email protected] October 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 3 Page 4 Section A The Abaconian October 15, 2012 October 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 5 All Abaco Court of Appeal orders Commission. Considering this, the Court Yellow-clad Progressive Liberal Party seat in North Abaco. of Appeals agreed that the public legiti- supporters filled the right side of the room Regarding Mr. Gomez’s now famous BEC to publicly consult mately had an expectation of consultation. while their red-dressed Free National Nassau Guardian Radio interview, where on operations The Court of Appeals dismissed Movement counterparts occupied the left. the candidate was unable at the time to an- RDA’s application of constitutional relief Throughout most of the evening if a state- swer questions regarding his employment, In a recent order by the Court of Ap- because it was “based on essentially the ment was made by a political representa- the Hon. Laing came to his defense. He peal, the Bahamas Electricity company same facts as [the] judicial review applica- tive, either the Hon. Zhivargo Laing or said that since the interview it had been (BEC) was made aware that it must engage tion hence there was duplicity in launching the Hon. Kenred Dorsett, audible boos or confirmed that Mr. Gomez had in fact in public consultation regarding the opera- both claims rendering the constitutional re- cheers were made. This behavior required been employed by several schools in the tion of its Abaco power plant. According lief claim an abuse of the process of court.” the moderators to make special mention state of Florida and that, during the in- to the Responsible Development of Abaco The RDA expressed the case was a for the crowd to settle down and to re- terview, there had been “no lapses in his (RDA) the court decision makes Abaco “huge win” and that they felt “public au- spect the panel members. honesty.” Responding to murmurs in the residents privy to any decision regarding thorities will not want to go through the The panel included Minister of En- crowd Mr. Laing said, “I am not here ly- the power plant. Permits are now required same court process and loss” again. They vironment and Housing- Kenred Dorsett, ing to anyone, neither did Greg Gomez.” for construction and “full and timely” pub- are confident that going forward proper Abaco Chamber of Commerce spokes- The Cabinet meeting was met with lic consultation must be held regarding op- consultation with Abaconians will occur. man- Dave Ralph, Senator and former a more tempered response by both the erational decisions. Minister of State for Finance- Zhivargo crowd and the panelists. Mr. Cornish said The $105 million project has had Laing, Central Abaco District Council the event was a “good opportunity for the struggles since its inception regarding lo- Police called at town Chief Councilor- George Cornish, and Ministers to see what their Ministries are cation, fuel type, abandoned pipeline plans hall meeting Abaco member of the Bahamas Christian doing on Abaco.” Pastor Knowles com- and public scrutiny. Among the most glar- Council- Pastor Steven Knowles. Mention mended the exercise saying that between ing issues, according to the RDA, was the On October 4 a town hall style in- was made that despite the many prominent energizing the young people and the expo- fact that the decision to construct the power terview with panelists was held at the Abaco women in business and politics, sure it gave Abaco and the fact that, per- plant at Wilson City was made in 2005 but Anglican Parish Hall in Marsh Harbour. none were present on the panel. The mod- haps, the idea of a “One Bahamas” was that decision was not made public until The meeting was moderated by long-time erators apologized to the viewers. promoted was good. 2008. The Court of Appeals upheld RDA’s television personality, Darold Miller, and The election dominated a large part Representing the Abaco Chamber of judicial review on this, and other grounds. Radio Abaco and Bahamas Christian Net- of the conversation that night. The Hon. Commerce, Mr. Ralph said, “We don’t RDA charged, and was upheld in the work owner Silbert Mills. The panelists Laing made clear that the seat “belongs get overly involved in politics. But it Court of Appeals, that the 2009 Town Hall were met with questions from the modera- to the people of North Abaco” and that speaks well to the area that we could han- Meeting regarding the power plant was tors including the upcoming gambling ref- his party is hopeful they will return their dle it. We welcome the publicity.” not adequate as meaningful public con- erendum, the political campaign in North candidate, Greg Gomez, to the seat. The Moving back to the election and the sultation since construction had already Abaco, the economy and the recent Cabi- Hon. Dorsett, representing the Progres- calls of victimization and passionate de- commenced. The Court of Appeals could net meeting held on Abaco. There was sive Liberal party’s views, reinforced bates that have been occurring in the com- not find evidence that BEC had had any also a contentious question and answer the idea put forth by the Prime Minister munity, Mr. Cornish stated that, “I’ve meaningful public consultation regarding session later in the program that required that their candidate, Renardo Curry, will never seen it like this before in my life. the construction and location of the Wilson police intervention. The meeting was tele- have a direct line to the government. The Abaconians have to realize that all these City power plant prior to its construction. vised live on Cable 12. Hon. Laing came back asking that if all Ministers will leave, but Curry and Go- Also of concern to RDA was that no As the Parish Hall filled with audi- the projects had been promised regardless mez will be left here.” He continued, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) ence members it became clear that party of the winner, referring to the recent de- cisions from the Abaco Cabinet meeting, was submitted to the Bahamas Environ- alliance would be clearly demonstrated. Please see Meeting Page 21 ment Science and Technology (BEST) then why would it matter who won the Page 6 Section A The Abaconian October 15, 2012 All Abaco Abaco Urban elements in the home. “If students who have been suspend- Renewal 2.0 awaits ed from school have nothing to do they get official launch in trouble so something had to be put in place,” she realized. She has organized a By Jennifer Hudson reformative and developmental program Although still awaiting its official based on volunteers from the community launch, the Urban Renewal 2.0 program with the goal of renewing the attention began on Abaco on August 27, 2012. and good behavior of suspended students Abaco Urban Renewal involves the Police and showing them that the wider commu- Department, Social Services, Ministry of nity cares and has their interests at heart. Works and the Department of Environmen- This will involve counseling, job training, tal Health. W/Sgt. 2483 Jocelyn Smith, community service and leadership training. who is heading this program, is assisted “Through carefully designed programs and by P/C 3203 Kenton Clarke, WPC 3278 active community participation, RENEW Vanessa Moss and WRC 643 Janice Jones. will provide solutions and practical ways “These people were chosen to make for challenged you to become productive up the team for different reasons and alto- citizens,” stated W/Sgt. Smith. gether have nine years of community re- Assisting her in the RENEW pro- lations work between them. W/Sgt Moss gramme are Whitney J. Bain of the Whit- and WRC Jones are both Creole speak- sun Leadership Group (Leadership) ; Mar- ing which helps considerably in dealing garet Smith, Christian Counseling Centre with the Haitian population,” stated W/ and Vernelle Swain, Wellspring Leader- The Marsh Harbour Urban Renewal Team. Left to right: WPC 3278 Moss, P/C 3203 Sgt. Smith. The police team has already ship and Development Centre (Counsel- Clarke, W/Sgt. 2483 Smith. made assessments in Dundas Town, Mur- ing) ; Ishmael Morley, Ministry of Youth to 6 while Officer Moss will run the pro- social gathering to encourage interaction at phy Town, Coopers Town and Blackwood (Basketball); Pastor Erlyn Baillou, Senior gram for girls. Sgt. Dorsett of the school which the students will put on a display for and put forward the names of persons who Pastor New Rehoboth Ministries Interna- police unit will be in charge of the high parents. need help. tional, Elaine Pilon, Retired Liaison Of- school programme. This programme has Another incentive is the Etiquette A major focus will be working with ficer, Cayman Islands Prison Department already begun in Abaco Central High, SC Programme which is designed for grades problem students in the schools, explained (Dance) and Jawette Evans, Dept. of So- Boodle, Coopers Town Primary and Trea- two and up. This program will be interac- W/Sgt. Smith, and to this end the police cial Services (Community Service – help- sure Cay Primary. The team has also been tive with whatever the school already has have put forward a number of initiatives to ing in Old Folks Home, Cleaning Parks to Hope Town and Man-O-War to speak in place for disciplinary measures such as be implemented in schools under the head- etc.). regarding the drill and officers have been detention. “We will visit the students in de- ing of the RENEW programme. This will A Drill Corps programme is planned assigned to those areas. tention and teach them basic etiquette such be geared towards suspended students. W/ throughout the entire Abaco’s. This will “Drill competitions will be planned as the way to walk in the street, way to eat Sgt. Smith , in her daily duties of patrols be a disciplinary and also after-school pro- in the future between the different schools and where they should not eat and how to and school visits, observed the need for a gramme which is for all students, not just and also the students will be invited to per- become responsible adults,” explained Of- program to help students who are experi- those who have got themselves into trou- form drill displays at various events such ficer Smith. encing behavioural challenges as a result ble, and will focus on learning to be part as the annual Independence ceremony. of oppressed home situations, bad relation- of a team and police drills. Officer Clarke Parental involvement will be an important Please see Renewal Page 7 ships, unsupervised homes and criminal will run the program for boys in grades 4 factor and once a month there will be a

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Renewal From Page 6 with social issues but also ready to deal have homes, hunt in packs, are undernour- mals they deal with are dogs. with criminal offences if they occur. All ished and unhealthy. The people who work Angie is very grateful for her hus- The goal of Urban Renewal 2.0 is to issues will be passed onto the relevant de- tirelessly to try to control the problem and band’s help whom she says takes off plenty reach out to not only the young but also the partment required to deal with it.” Men- provide a better life for these animals are of time to assist her. They give much credit elderly and will include initiatives such as a tors are still needed in all areas and W/Sgt. so often overlooked and are greatly to be to both vets here, Dr. Bailey and Dr. Han- homework centre, after-school clubs, chess Smith asks anyone interested in assisting to commended. nah, who very generously assist them in and tennis instruction, leadership clubs and call either herself at 367 5623 or Vernelle Angie and Nick Lowe of Treasure their work. They do need more help with a soup kitchen. Officer Moss is in charge Swain at 551 4631. Cay have been helping dogs for as long legwork, however and anybody who would of activities for senior citizens and her plan as they can remember. “We help dogs like to assist in that way or by donating for the period September to December is Abaco humane societies anywhere on Abaco, driving from Crown funds can call them at 475 0695. to hold a luncheon for them at which they struggling to continue Haven to Sandy Point to pick up strays. Friends of Abaco Animals is another will be congratulated and thanked for their Between spaying and neutering, shipping group which assists with stray dogs and good works, enjoy entertainment and be great work abroad and finding homes here for puppies cats. Janie Thompson, who is a key work- presented with bags of groceries. we have helped several hundred animals,” er for the group, she said that their job Officer Clarke is planning a basket- By Jennifer Hudson Angie told me. “We also care-take puppies is harder these days because there is less ball tournament for November 3 between The large number of stray dogs and ourselves and treat them for mange. We money around and people who are willing the various government agencies. This cats on Abaco pose an ever-growing prob- have 22 dogs of our own, 20 of which we to assist the humane societies are over- will be an event which the community can lem. Were it not for a number of animal rescued.” whelmed. Janie has devoted many years of come and watch and persons will also be lovers who devote much of their time and Two years ago Angie and Nick took hard work to this group which her sister, invited to participate in segments such as money in trying to help these animals and on the official title ‘Cause for Paws’ for Candy Key, started in 1982. free throw etc. control the problem the island would be their work so that a bank account could be Friends of Abaco Animals started in The police team will also be dealing overrun. While there are many people opened in this name to receive monies do- Hope Town but now covers the whole of with the problems of stray dogs and litter. who own dogs which they love dearly, nated towards their work. Every year the Abaco. Janie herself looks after 10 dogs “Any community that has an issue we will treat them well and keep them in a fenced Bahama Beach Club in Treasure cay hosts and what she terms as a ‘gazillion cats.’ deal with it,” stated Officer Smith. “There in yard, there are also far too many that a fundraiser dinner with an auction which “All our foster homes are now full so are laws on the books concerning dogs get puppies and then when the animals are brings in between $8,000 and $10,000. we have no more room for fostering any regarding their containment in a secured grown abandon them. They become a nui- While this is a great help for which Angie more dogs,” she laments. Potcake puppies area and licensing. We are receiving a lot sance in neighbourhoods; biting people and and Nick are very grateful, they regret that are sent to Warm Hearts in Fort Lauder- of complaints from tourists who are being tipping over garbage cans which have not the money doesn’t last long considering dale and Royal Potcake Rescue in Atlanta chased on the beach and also bitten by stray been secured. how many expenses they have to cover for which also sponsors spay and neuter clinics dogs. We are following up all complaints These animals have often not been these animals so in between they hold bake on Abaco using the local vets. “We have and if the dog owners ignore the warnings spayed or neutered and so breed prolifical- sales and other small fundraisers. done a big Job on cats on Green Turtle Cay then they will be prosecuted. Dumping of ly, compounding the problem. The police, Several of the dogs which Angie and and are very appreciative of the women in garbage and littering is another problem through their Urban Renewal programme, Nick take in are shipped over to the Royal Hope Town who organize the feeding sta- which we will be dealing with in conjunc- are reminding the public that there are Potcake Rescue in Atlanta which is run by tions for cats. It is very difficult to find tion with the Department of Environmental laws which require dog owners to make a lady who owns property on Green Turtle homes for cats as nobody wants cats. We Health,” stated Officer Smith. sure that their pets are licensed and kept Cay. Other dogs are shipped to a lady in have a yard sale every January which pro- “Urban Renewal is an awesome in a fenced in area. There are too many Palm Beach. “We trust both of these places vides three quarters of the money for our task,” stated Officer Smith. “We need to situations in which dogs are chasing and for the dogs and the ladies find good homes be focused and prepared to deal with what biting tourists and locals on the streets and for them,” says Angie. While Angie and Please see Humane Page 11 we have to deal with. We will be dealing on the beach. Many of these dogs do not Nick also help stray cats, 90% of the ani- Page 8 Section A The Abaconian October 15, 2012 From the Editor's Desk // Respect of the shirt we wear. No doubt effective in lic much longer after October 15. What rallying votes, but it’s making a mess. will be remembered is the way we acted. Need to get in touch After the election and we’ve put away I don’t have to recount that story, either. with The Abaconian? our pom poms and posters we’ll have to You can read it on page five. All I want look each other in the eye again. Mr. Go- to say is that it is exactly the kind of thing mez and Mr. Curry will have remain here, that worries me. Look at Bahamians dur- 242-367-3200 regardless of who wins the seat. And they, ing the Olympics. You won’t find a group [email protected] in fact share some family. We all share of people more cohesive. That should be some family. But that hasn’t prevented this us. Not robots repeating campaign slogans www.The Abaconian.com whole ordeal from getting pretty nasty. over and over and destroying friendships When these Ministers and Opposi- for what amounts to very little. Or find us on facebook tion members leave us we will have to pick Again, I respect our country’s lead- up the pieces. We will no longer be PLP ers. I just wish they respected us a little and twitter. supporters or FNM generals: we will once more. again be Abaconians. We need to remem- ber that. The politicians will return to Nas- Bradley Monty Albury sau and the cameras and journalists will Editor-in-Chief // The Abaconian follow. Not “The Abaconian,” though, we’re sticking with you. Wow. Where do I start this issue? October 15 will come and go. But LIST OF GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS A history-making Cabinet session? Roads your brother and sister Abaconian will still LOCATED IN THE NEW ADMINISTRATIVE being paved in Central Abaco? Big infra- live next door to you and shop at your store COMPLEX, OFF CROKET DRIVE, structure promises from the government and drive past you on the way to work. that may or may not (depends on who you Don’t get caught up in a game that has no MARSH HARBOUR, ABACO ask) be politically motivated? What people real winners. I think we gave ourselves a big are going to get me for my birthday this Administrator’s Office 242-669-0000 month? The by-election? enough black eye during the October Town Department of Education 242-699-0016 Ah, yes. The by-election. Hall Meeting. So, election time. Big decision my That meeting started out all wrong. Department of Environmental Health 242-699-0032 North Abaco friends. The country is I watched as people filed into the build- Ministry of Finance/Business License 242-699-0052 watching you, as you are aware, and your ing for what should have been a discus- Department of Immigration 242-699-0067 candidate choice will be echoed in the sion about problems and topics relevant to Magistrate’s Court 242-699-0092 Abaco. Red shirts sat on one side and yel- news cycles for weeks and weeks after as National Insurance Board 242-367-2639 the losing side, no doubt, will continue to low shirts on the other. It was surreal. You Public Treasury 242-699-0122 drag the other through the mud and pundits would have thought that every issue related will debate your pick. PLP, FNM or BCP: to Abaco was linked directly to politics. It Department of Social Services 242-699-0150 they won’t soon let you forget where you was clear nothing of substance would be Ministry of Tourism 242-699-0152 collectively marked your “X.” learned. It was going to be a dog and pony Local Government Council 242-699-0165 But they’re going to do so at a dis- show. Auditors General Department 242-699-0171 On live television. A national broad- tance. You, we, are going to be here left Bahamas Mortgage Corporation 242-699-0177 with our decision and to pick up the pieces. cast. Dept of Information Technology 242-699-0182 Seeing so many important people on Mr. Laing would speak and the yel- our island is intoxicating. The Prime Min- lows mumbled and hissed under their Department of Housing 242-699-0187 ister one day, the leader of the opposition breath terrible things. Mr. Dorsett spoke Department of Labour 242-699-0200 the next, and rally after rally of parading and the red shirts berated his every point. I Department of Marine Resources 242-699-0202 politicians. We’ve got quite the circus car- call them red shirts and yellow shirts. I’m Post Office Department 242-699-0207 not calling them Abaconians because that ousel going round and round. And us, I Road Traffic Department 242-699-0217 don’t think we got this worked up even night what I saw where people consumed Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture 242-699-0228 during the General Election. Of course, by a political groupthink. Not the rational, I understand why. It’s not every day that close knit folk I know Abaco people to be. Prime Minister’s Office 242-699-0241 Abaco gets so much attention. Things settled down, and I became a Passport Office 242-699-0244 Let me say this now. I have nothing little encouraged as I saw all the youth who but respect for our political leaders. Yes, were present that evening. Obviously hun- they are all flawed, some very deeply, but gry to participate in society and learn what they are in public service and I have to be- problems Abaco faces, these are going to Why subscribe? lieve many of them are in fact trying to do be our next generation. When I walked out The Abaconian will keep you informed on issues such as: their best for us, the Bahamian people. I wouldn’t be so encouraged. • Resort & hotel development But here is the problem. They have We got to the main event, Phillipa • Improvements to (and disrepair of) infrastructure all, both the FNMs and the PLPs, made Rolle-Curry told her story. I’m not go- • Important Utility Updates • Community events Abaco their bully pulpit for the past few ing to comment one way or another about • Fishing, boating & sporting activities • New business ventures months. They’ve whipped us up and pitted the content of her story. As far as I’m • Immigration, taxes or duty changes • Changes in airline service us against each other based upon the colour concerned that won’t matter to the pub- • Changes to laws and regulations • Actions by local government

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For the past five years of Mr. Ingra- Faith Restored victim. Please Note: ham’s government, complaints could be Any Bahamian in their sane mind Opinions expressed in Let- heard coming out of North and Central Ab- Dear Editor, can see that immigration is the number ters to the Editor do not aco about his supporters in the government I sometimes tell my friends that I am one problem to be dealt with. You think it is the debt we’re in but of course we necessarily reflect the opin- offices denying persons on the six-month losing my faith in humanity, but this after- government job because their families won’t be able to keep money if we have ions of “The Abaconian” noon it was restored. were PLP. But enough of the “he said- she During a trip to Crossing Rocks this to always send it to social service who aid or its staff. Letters are pre- said.” It’s time for me to state not what I afternoon I experienced two flat tires. Be- immigrants with their six to eight kids in sented “As Is” with minimal heard, but what I know. fore many minuets a truck pulled up driven school, or when we always have to deport editing. Names are removed During this time, I was fresh out of by Lowell Burrows of Sandy Point who them or buy hundreds of medical products per-week to send to clinics, hospitals that along with overly inflamma- high school, ready to work and take what helped me on my way. Mr. Burrows was the real world had to offer. My mother have 70% of immigrants in their waiting tory content. Anonymity is thoughtful, polite and friendly as well as called one of Mr. Hubert A. Ingraham’s being a reserve policeman. rooms. respected. so-called female “generals” in a North I wish to publicly thank Mr. Burrows To make a long story short, how can Happy reading. Abaco office because she had the list and and hope this letter will encourage others we keep money when we always have to applications of persons to be hired. While to stop and assist when needed. use it on these people, these burdens on trying to get me on the list, she received a our government’s shoulders? Indeed immi- reply from this female saying, “This is for Patrick J. Bethel gration is the cause of most of our prob- Apologies to a Lawyer Torchbearers only.” lems……think about it Fast forwarding to mid-April 2012, a Bahamian Talk 367 Dear Editor: few weeks before the General Election, I Today, Oct.1, 2012, I received a let- was (and still am) a 52-week programme ter from a lawyer from Nassau telling me trainee. Out of an office of seven persons, Immigration Crisis that a local lawyer is suing me and taking and being the only present PLP at the time me to the Supreme Court in Nassau. I re- (besides one other) – indirect statements Dear Editor, ally don’t understand why this particular were made such as “if you ain vote for We Bahamians have been nice for too lawyer would hire a lawyer to sue me. Mr. Ingraham and you on this program, long, having murders and bank robberies The Editor received an I have been a friend to the lawyer for you gone” and “people too ungrateful; linked to you is more than enough! Time unusual amount of let- life, and so have my children. He is also they getting send home” along with: “them for these people to go! It is a crying shame ters this issue. For the my lawyer and my children’s lawyer. We PLP ain ga get nothing, and I’ll make sure. we did not give the DNA a chance, they have a great deal of confidence in his firm, When the Port finished: none! The control would have solved this problem for us! rest turn to Section B but he feels like I owe him an apology for tower: none! The airport – only FNM!” These immigrants have invaded out (Lighthouse) Page 21. the letter I wrote to you on Sept.1, 2012. These were followed by paroxysms of educational institution, our health care sys- My brother Michael V. Malone had laughter and side glances. tems, our job opportunities and our beds! three lawyers in Marsh Harbour. There- Unfortunately for them, I did not vote Now they’re invading our homes more ag- Do you have a letter? fore, I apologize to the lawyer for what- for the FNM. I was smart enough to real- gressively with guns and taking it to the Email: ever you think I said about you. ize that this 52-week programme was just banks. an election scheme to win some votes…but When the government fails to please [email protected] With apologies, thanks for the $200! God is my supplier, you, you move them. We kicked out the Yvonne M. Malone-Albury-Key and no man can intimidate me – no man! FNM, please PLP….do not be the next I supported Renardo Curry then, and I’m going to support him again! To those who campaign using victimization, remember in the Good Book: One of the Trapsetters Taste Their things the Lord hates is a heart that devises Own Medicine wicked schemes.” – Proverbs 6:18 and “If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it. If he Dear Editor, rolls a stone, it will roll back on him.” – I find it absolutely humorous how Proverbs 26:27. people can become so pathetic and point Everything you did wicked when the fingers screaming “victimization,” for- FNM was in power is now acting as a boo- getting that they, too, were first planning merang. What you sow, so shall you reap! the same ordeal. Since the General Elec- tion, FNMS could be heard like squawk- Gold & Bold, ing seagulls complaining about “victim- Erakesha Hield ization.” What they fail to realize is that (Support Renardo Curry!) they are only getting a taste of their own medicine.

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Above: some participants of the Stride for Life Walk.

Some actors from the James Catalyn and Friends troupe after the performance on Sep- tember 29. October 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 11 Central Abaco ler, Juliet Holmes and Kennedy Storr. Mr. “They eat a huge amount of food From Page 7 Madness From Page 10 Catalyn dedicated this 30th annual review Humane each week and we need donors of food, spay, neuter and release program.” agility in working around a gaping space to members of the troupe who are now money and time,” he says. While Pops has Janie Thompson implores people to in the middle of the stage without letting deceased. He also introduced new art di- some volunteers who help bathe, feed and spay and neuter their animals. “Please it mar their performance and, fortunately rector, Omar Williams, who thanked the find adoptive homes for the dogs, he needs don’t let them breed,” she begs. “If you no legs were broken. It is to be hoped that audience for their kind hospitality and pre- more help and can be contacted at Pop’s don’t have the money then contact the vets when they come next year a sturdy and sented a cheque to Leazona Richard of the Place in Marsh Harbour at 367 3796. and they will contact us to assist you.” safe stage will be provided for them. Abaco Pathfinders as an act of giving back Other animal rescue organizations Willis ‘Pops’ Weatherford is another The James Catalyn and Friends The- to Abaco. which are doing excellent work for the great friend of the downtown potcakes. atrical Group is presently the Bahamas’ The audience had a chance to meet stray potcakes of Abaco are Friends of Ab- Over two years ago he opened a shelter leading troupe in ethnic Bahamian The- with the cast at the end of the evening since aco Animals, Abaco Animal Rescue Coali- for these stray dogs on land which used to atre. The group came into existence as the they formed a reception line in the lobby so tion and the Treasure Cay Humane Soci- be the Marsh Harbour dump. This shelter, brainchild of renowned Bahamian writ- that people could greet and chat with them ety. If you know of any other organizations which began by housing just a few dogs, is er, poet, satirist, Bahamian dialectician as they left. please contact The Abaconian so they may now home to almost forty. and actor James Catalyn. They are well also be recognized. known throughout The Bahamas, having performed on many of the family islands Petition to bring a Cable and are also internationally known having given performances throughout the United Bahamas office to States, Canada and the West Indies and as Abaco is far afield as New Zealand. In addition to their 30 annual Summer Madness reviews being circulated the group has also performed many full- Since the Utilities Regulation and length features, one act plays, cultural Competition Authority town meeting was shows and television performances and held in late September it has become in- troupe members can also be heard and seen creasingly clear that Abaco customers want in many of the locally produced television Cable Bahamas to open an office on the and radio commercials. island. The status quo, which involves go- At the close of the performance Mr. ing through the local banks to pay bills, Catalyn came onstage and explained that has many customers upset especially since through these reviews he is trying to teach additional fees are involved with this pro- Bahamians to laugh at themselves. Over cess. At the end of October a petition will the years all works performed by the group be sent to Cable Bahamas with signatures have been written by Mr. Catalyn himself from affected customers. but he stated that he has always encouraged To have your name included in the members of the group to develop their Cable Bahamas petition, one can contact writing skills so that they can take over af- Curtisa Ambrister at 458-3178. ter he has gone. Three of this year’s skits were writ- ten by up-and-coming writers Jovan But- Olivia Key caring for potcakes at Pop’s Animal Shelter. Page 12 Section A The Abaconian October 15, 2012 October 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 13 Page 14 Section A The Abaconian October 15, 2012 Business An entrepreneur spotlight: Abaco businessman tackles garbage problem By Canishka Alexander go into his steel pile, and retrieve steel to The Opportunity: restore it to its former height and a capac- Toward the back of the P & A Fabri- ity of 72 inches of steel on the bottom. cating Company building, Paul Mills was When it was first built, Mills used already deep into his work one September 3/16 of an inch of steel, but this time morning. Donned in his signature blue around he redesigned the remaining struc- bandana with black shades atop his head, ture with a quarter of an inch of steel so it he was hunched over a ruined garbage bin. would be stronger, last longer, and “take As he looked up, Mills’ face was riddled all the punishment that the world out there with disappointment. has to offer.” “This garbage bin has never had any “You know people really don’t take maintenance on it. It actually was brutal- care about their garbage bin until it’s ized,” he said. “It’s like a body when the gone,” he said, disapprovingly. “So my body dies the soul is gone. The bottom of advice to you is to have your garbage bin this garbage bin is completely gone – it’s serviced at least once a year.” rotten, decayed.” For grocery stores, business estab- Because the water had not been lishments and apartment complexes, large drained out and raw food had been placed capacity garbage bins are used and can directly in the bin’s interior, deterioration hold about six yards of fill. The medium was widespread. Complicating the problem capacity bins are designed for homes and even further was the lack of proper mainte- can contain a little over a week’s worth of nance, which meant that rats and dogs had garbage. All in all, the dumpsters have a easy access to whatever was put into it. lifespan of five to ten years. Turning back to the project at hand, Disappointment resurfaced again he measured seven inches from the gar- when he considered that the garbage bins bage bin’s base going all the way around are built right here on Abaco – tax free and Above: Paul Mills, local entrepreneur, is using his skills in fabricating to create animal- the rusted area that would be cut off and duty free – nevertheless, people usually proof garbage storage. He urges Abaconians to seek solutions close to home and to buy eventually be restored. Next, he would search abroad to purchase them. This has local. sand it down, repaint it, re-fabricate the limited business for him, so he can’t afford bottom and make it live again. to hire people to help him when he makes sometimes, so we can reach for the fu- better neighbourhoods, and a proper place “These seven inches that I’m cutting a sale once or twice a month. ture. And this is the future – housing our to throw things people no longer want. off has to be replaced with a new seven But he knows that people will inevi- garbage where the dogs and the wild ani- inches to make the garbage bin completed tably call on him when dogs knock their mals cannot destroy it or put it all over our The Challenge: to the capacity that it used to hold,” he re- garbage out of the barrels and need him to lawns.” Nevertheless, Mills acknowledged marked. pick the garbage up from their streets and Based on his visionary approach, that he is being overlooked for reasons he He then used a lever to draw a chalky yards. Undeterred, Mills said that what he Mills said a proposal was made to local and is unsure of. Sadly, he believes that one line marking the seven inches that would is accomplishing at his business on a small central government to provide the commu- reason could be that he is Bahamian. For be removed. The next step would be to cut scale is the new way and the new look for nity with the garbage bins, so that garbage all the way around the garbage bin until the housing garbage. collectors would have no issue with picking Please see Garbage Page 15 bottom dropped out. Afterwards, he would “We have to leave the past behind it up. He envisions a cleaner environment, October 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 15 Further Business in our bushes. But we search so far to find Garbage From Page 14 what we already have. We have a future Bahamas Striping teams up with in Abaco.” him, it’s a shame because many Bahami- candidate for court project ans were schooled in different countries to A Future for Abaco learn how to manage the things we come Mills is a part of that future. He is a across. steel worker who does welding and fabri- “I’m home where there’s no place cates steel, and he has been employed by else in the world I‘d rather be, but my Berman Bros. Inc. in Jacksonville, Fla.; business is not moving successfully. It’s Canam Steel Corporation; Seacrest Clo- not because of me. It’s because our gov- sure in Milwaukee, Wis., The Railroad ernment is not instilling in our people the Company repairing railroad cars; and proper way to facilitate the things that we Waste Management’s Waste Equipment need to do. For once garbage should be Department. housed in the proper facility. They give the After leaving Abaco in the early garbage contracts to people who don’t even 1960s, he went to Freeport searching for have the trucks because there is a kickback a purpose and a way to help. He start- or because they are a friend of theirs or ed working as a busboy and eventually family. This is wrong to our economy. We worked his way up to a waiter and a chef. are robbing our economy out of things that In 1979, he relocated to the United States it should have because of who you know after meeting people from there. and not what you know. And that’s killing “It was amazing, opportunities were us.” all around, and I was a person with a vi- Above: Abaco businessman, Atario Mitchell of Bahamas Striping, along with PLP can- “In order for us to come back and sion,” Mills recalled. “I saw everything didate Renardo Curry and community volunteers, stripe and repaint the Murphy Town be a strong nation, we have to give people I wanted to do and become. People were Basketball Court. the respect of the things that they can do motivated, people were going places, peo- instead of who they know. Because who ple were doing things and people were suc- By Canishka Alexander didate Renardo Curry and Bahamas Strip- you know sometimes can’t do the things cessful. And the part about it that captured The blaring midday sun did nothing ing Company President – Atario Mitchell that you told them and want them to do. my eyes was that people were people wher- to deter the collective efforts of those who – the work began at 9 a.m. with a handful Everybody wants something for helping ever you go and your respect took you as pitched in during the restoration project to of young men from the community. somebody. Why can’t you just do some- far as you wanted to go.” restripe the Murphy Town basketball court Mitchell, who grew up on Abaco, thing for somebody and feel good about it? In his time abroad, Mills was grate- at Abaco Central High School on Septem- was pleased to support Curry because it I feel good about my whole conversation ful to his mother for being the only guid- ber 29. gave him the opportunity to give back to because I know what I am doing here is ance and counsel he knew, and for being a In a joint venture between the Pro- keeping my community and my country hard-working parent. With a purpose be- gressive Liberal Party’s North Abaco Can- Please see Striping Page 19 and that’s why I’m working so hard at it.” hind what he wanted to do and a desire to “We are bringing in foreign investors return home, Mills had no time to waste. and foreign this and foreign that, and we Of course, he went through varying chal- have everything here in our own backyard. lenges, but he learned to get back up. It’s just like the medicine we reach for and buy in the pharmacy, and we have it right Please see Garbage Page 19

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He fully commended the Next in line was Bradley Albury, Ed- nearly completed airport terminal in Marsh itor-in-Chief of “The Abaconian.” Com- Harbour adding that the airport runway re- ing from a family of entrepreneurs, Albury quires more square footage to accommo- expressed unrelenting optimism in the face date bigger aircrafts. of adversity. He said that despite the long- On another note, his ministry is standing recession, Abaco still remains as working closely with the Bahamas National the third and fastest growing economy in Trust to ensure the sustainability of what The Bahamas. He reminded his colleagues we have. He added that the bottom line is to remember their history and to carefully ensuring that we create jobs as we place manage our resources. Despite external emphasis on the delivery of quality service and internal challenges faced by Abaconi- to our visitors. ans, we are still pictured as a thriving com- Renward Wells, Parliamentary Secre- munity. While our story is still be written, tary for the Ministry of Works, spoke con- Albury envisions our island growing in a cerning "Infrastructure Plans for Abaco." sustainable way. Before mentioning upcoming plans, he an- Soon Janette Isaacs, founder of Jemi nounced that all government departments Above: keynote speaker and Minister of Tourism the Hon. Obie Wilchcombe, explains Health and Wellness, advised that there will be housed in the new government some new directions the Ministry is taking along with praising certain policies of the must be healthy living for a stronger Ab- complex by November. Funding is all al- previous administration which are being kept. He also made reference to the possibility aco. located for the resurfacing of the Treasure of expanding Marsh Harbour’s runway to accommodate larger aircraft. Sadly, many of the illnesses that lead Cay International Airport Runway and re- to death are not only treatable, but are pre- pairs to roads in Marsh Harbour, Dundas niversary. He was pleased to emphasize intent is to link its parks with products. ventable. However, it is because of poor Town, Murphy Town and Green Turtle the success of the NIB Prescription Drug One example he gave was a wildlife eating habits and lack of exercise that we Cay. Repairs to the Cooper's Town Dock Plan, wage ceiling increase and labour drive that would incorporate different habi- have imprisoned ourselves in the chains of are nearing completion and docking facili- force coverage to name a few. He added tats on the tour that give way to a ridge chronic illness like hypertension, choles- ties in North Abaco are under review. that most of the 22 amendments made are with one of the most dramatic viewscapes terol and diabetes. Added to the high rate "Be assured that the government's now enforced. found at Hole in the Wall. He reminded of mortality is the high cost of health care. commitment is to provide services neces- However, he stressed, the Bahamian the audience that we have valuable assets Her philosophy is simple, "If you sary to the island," he pointed out. In re- people are a part of this success. like the lighthouse found on Abaco and San empower people, they are more motivated sponse to the prevalence of pot holes on "While the fund remains strong, it Salvador that we don't take advantage of. to want to make changes and want to do Abaco roads, Wells said that within the can only remain strong with your support," Carey looked forward to training na- good." week they expected to receive a shipment he advised. ture tour guides to become more skilled Motivation was also key for Manuel of Perma Patch to patch holes and possibly Eric Carey, BNT's executive direc- and who can help out in these areas. Messina, The Bahamas' IICA representa- get crews out of Nassau to assist with the tor, also spoke of Abaco's success. With "Abaconians love their environment tive. His role is to give technical assistance repairs. the management of six national parks on and there is a natural affinity to protect to government and private entities so that National Insurance Board Director Abaco, there are incredible opportunities their environment," Carey shared. they can identify opportunities to help them Algernon Cargill braced the topic of "Na- for outdoor activities like diving, snorkel- Meanwhile, Geoff Houston, BTC's grow and market their products. Based on tional Insurance: A Stronger Safety Net ing and kayaking, he said. Carey said Ba- CEO, looked at the way the company has his last workshop with Abaco farmers, for All." Cargill said he was convinced hamians can create small business oppor- undergone its transformation. He gave a Messina acknowledged the need for insti- of the impact NIB has had on the lives of tunities based on our marine environment. breakdown of what Cable and Wireless is; tutional strengthening, rural development, Bahamians as they celebrate their 38th An- In the coming months, he said that BNT's what is happening in telecommunications sustainability and education of farmers. around the world and how it relates to The "You have to work on something Bahamas; the company's journey in the last more than beaches," he admonished. year; and what they are looking to achieve Messina didn't have to wait long to going forward. Houston now realizes that there is an "almost insatiable demand for Please see ABO Page 18 data communications in The Bahamas, so Dr. Keith Lewis • Headaches • Neck Stiffness • Foot Pain • Low Back Pain or Stiffness • Painful Joints • Pain Between the Shoulders • Loss of Sleep • Arm/Hand Numbness • Leg Pain/Numbness Will be in office from: Monday October 22nd thru Monday October 29th Also Dr. Lewis will be at: Student Career Day, Wed Oct 24th Government Clinic Health Fair, Sat Oct 27th On Radio Abaco, Tues Oct 23rd 9-10am Auskell Medical Center 242-367-0020

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Johnson & Com- Hartman assured that boutique hotels are pany Ltd.; Atlantic Medical Insurance the strength of Abaco and The Bahamas. Ltd.; Doctors Hospital; Colombian Emer- With that said, he conceded that he has alds; Kentucky Fried Chicken; Superclub never sold a hotel room in his career. Breezes; Comfort Suites; Hard Rock Café; "I sell experiences," he stated. "Mar- Montagu Gardens; Dolphin Encounters; keting is an every-day process, and the key Sky Bahamas; Bahamasair; Bahamas Fast to success is finding a different approach. Ferries; and Compass Point. There are thousands of other smaller hotels The management of Island Bakery - what makes you different?" sold Pink Ribbon cupcakes in remem- brance of their deceased sister Brendalee Cornish, and asked for the community’s Local businesses support in helping them to reach their 2012 goal. The goal, according to Bertlyn Cor- support Lee nish-Linden, was to make a donation to the Denim Day for Abaco Cancer Society to aid them in rais- ing awareness and assisting cancer patients cancer awareness on the island. The cupcakes were available in chocolate and buttercream and vanilla By Canishka Alexander and buttercream flavours. Businesses everywhere have joined Chelsea’s Choice complemented their the fight against breast cancer and many water bottles with pink caps in recognition are finding innovative ways to bring more of the worthy cause, and over at BAF Fi- awareness to a disease that has claimed the nancial, Lee Denim Day was supported by lives of many around the world. its staff members. During the month of October, which Abaco Denim Coordinator Nia Coo- is designated as National Breast Cancer per, who is a four-year cancer survivor, Awareness Month, local businesses held said the event has been a part of their or- month-long promotions or participated in ganization for 14 years on Nassau and for Lee Denim Day or similar events. At John the past five years on Abaco. She said Bull, customers received a free Pandora her co-workers have been affected by the Pink leather bracelet with the breast can- disease as well as others she knows in the cer ribbon with the purchase of $85 worth community, so the movement holds special of Pandora Jewelry. The promotion runs significance for them. from October 1 through 31 while supplies “As an employee of BAF and a sur- A sketch of the proposed wildlife trail and visitors center as outlined by BNT Executive last. vivor of breast cancer, I use this opportu- Director, Eric Carey, during the Abaco Business Outlook. He expanded on the entrepre- The Abaco Cancer Society organized nity to inform other women, that there is neurial opportunities involving small scale eco-tourism. two events – the Stride for Life Walk/Run hope and not to give up their fight,” Coo- aviation industry. One such company that event, which was held on October 6, and per said. “I believe early detection saves ABO From Page 16 is benefiting from a registry is Bermuda. the upcoming Kayak Challenge – Up A lives; this isn't to say early detection solves Nevertheless, there are a few pertinent Creek with a Paddle 2012 – on November everything, for it doesn't, however it in- hear an innovative idea as Llewellyn Cart- steps that will pave the way for this to hap- 3. creases the options available and improves wright, a senior associate of Callendars & pen including becoming a signatory to the According to Gennie Dean, chair- your chance for survival.” Co., approached the podium. Cartwright Cape Town Convention. Cartwright said person for the Cancer Society’s Stride for “As a Bahamian woman it is impor- introduced the idea of an International Air- with those things in place The Bahamas is Life Walk Committee, more than 30 busi- tant that we take note of what's happing craft Registry, which he said could revive in a good position to become the top ju- nesses supported the Stride for Life Walk. in our society as it relates to cancer. I be- and diversify our economy. He said that risdiction for ancillary service, and a true They included: Bahamia; Shoe Village; G lieve when you do nothing you feel over- an aircraft registry will broaden services aviation destination. R Sweeting; Commonwealth Bank; CIBC whelmed and powerless. But when you offered and increase employment in the Michael Hartman, managing part- First Caribbean; Scotiabank Ltd.; Royal get involved, you feel a sense of hope and accomplishment that comes from know- ing you are working to make things better. During the month of October, millions of people around the world will participate in this cause.” Cooper said that T-shirts for children and adults along with jewelry, pink wrist bands, squeeze bottles and car magnets can be purchased from BAF’s local office because proceeds will be donated to the Abaco Cancer Society. Additionally, she asked that companies and schools in the community allow their employees and stu- dents to join them in wearing their T-Shirts and denim on each Friday in October in ex-

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Denim From Page 18 him to go after something he would always versity. We don’t have the chance that we Abaco Neem want to wake up to and be willing to do. should have. Give me a chance, I’m a true Ltd. expands change for a donation. Matching corporate “Fabrication comes under welding, Bahamian.” sponsorship is also encouraged. and I wanted to fabricate steel simply be- -Press Release- “Each Friday in October won’t be the cause there’s a challenge, and I like seeing Abaco Neem is excited to have re- ordinary casual Friday; the shirts worn on the beauty in the steel once it is fabricat- cently opened in two major chain stores in this day will not only be worn for comfort, ed,” he marveled. Striping From Page 15 New Providence: Solomon’s Fresh Market but it will make a powerful statement for After learning to weld, troubleshoot (AML Foods) located in Lyford Cay and his community. an important cause,” Cooper replied. “Fri- and familiarize himself with the equip- soon to open in the Harbour Bay shop- “It’s really about giving back to our days will have significant meaning to the ment, Mills was encouraged to take the ping Plaza and in three Lowes Pharmacy young people,” Curry said. “As you can employees and students elected to join mil- test for the Union he was assigned to which locations, Harbour Bay, Soldier Road and see today we’re here with the Bahamas lions of others across the world by partici- was Union 8 Structured Steel. However, to South West Plaza. Striping Company with our very own At- pating in the fight against breast cancer.” his amazement, while working at Seacrest We could not have done this with- ario Mitchell, who decided he wanted to Cooper thanked companies, organi- Closure he appeared to be more of a helper out the support and recommendations of give back to our community. He’s donat- zations and schools for their enthusiastic than a welder. After working for the com- our local customers and distributors. We ing his work here today, and I’m happy to support every year for their participation pany for seven years, he learned about would like to thank every one of You for be a part of it.” and donations that make the fundraiser a thermoforming or reject molding to create contributing to our growth. To all of our Curry said the project was a demon- success. For more information on how you plastic signs, bins, caps, and garbage bags. local customers, using our products in your stration of what the PLP has been talking can help, call 367-5601-3 or e-mail ncoo- “You have to take what you learned households, stocking your medicine cabi- about along with young men and women [email protected] or tpinder@my- in the classroom and put it aside until it is nets and protecting your pets and gardens; starting their own businesses and being bafsolutions.com. needful on the job because sometimes the to fellow farmers using our agro-products able to give back and to build their com- Nationwide – donations support the job can be totally different, but the educa- in the field, to our special visitors taking munities. National Breast Cancer Awareness Initia- tion part is still worth it. It’s still what you home a home grown gift from the Baha- “This is a very exciting time, and tive Fund, the Bahamas Cancer Society and need – you need education.” mas, and many schools who have toured our young men are here supporting him,” the Sister, Sister Cancer Support Group. His services include building, paint- our farm and production facility, a special Curry explained. “We’re going to have a ing, garbage pickup, maintenance and “thank you” to you all. And to all of our basketball game afterwards, and I may end restoration of dumpsters. He also builds distributors food stores, gift shops, medi- Garbage From Page 15 up on the basketball court because who barbecue grills and boat trailers. The grills cal offices, pharmacies and pet stores, a knows I may still have one or two more “My endeavour was to try to be as can be bought with or without detachable special “thank you” for having the confi- moves left.” good as I could to everything that I came wheels and a front handle for easy move- dence in Abaco Neem to stock our prod- With both men having benefitted across. Whatever I could do that would ment. ucts on your stores shelves. from time played on the very same basket- help my country move effectively and my “I want to be able to reach one and Abaco Neem products can be found ball court during their high school days, community I would try to learn and be my teach one so that my next generation can be throughout Abaco and the Cays, New they realized the forthcoming benefits it best at it.” better than this generation. Only one way Providence, Grand Bahama, Exuma, Bi- will yield for youths in the community. After enrolling at Walkershore Coun- of doing that is to deal with what we have mini, Eleuthera and online via our website A scheduled cleanup of the adjoin- ty School it gave Mills the chance to hit now and help the ones who are here now. www.abaconeem.com visit our site to find the books combined with an opportunity to As a Bahamian, I speak for most of the ing park along with the restriping of the work in the field. He learned that fabrica- steel men on Abaco and most of the guys volleyball court was also expected to take Please see Page 22 tion is an art, and his professor instructed coming back from school, college and uni- place. Neem Page 20 Section A The Abaconian October 15, 2012 Further Business Entrepreneur Watch Unique Nails and Art Designs by Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. days 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. She can be contacted to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sexy Trends Shanna Petite by calling 475-8664. can be contacted by calling 554-8869. Elegant Hair Express and Beauty By Samantha Evans Supplies Trinity Sexy Trends Linden’s Online Service Shanna Petite has a unique artistic gift that she has transferred to her business By Samantha Evans By Samantha Evans By Samantha Evans as a nail technician. It was while in high Elegant Hair Express and Beauty As Abaco continues to grow, more Linden’s Online Services is now of- school, she explained, that she discovered Supplies has been the dream of Edith and more businesses are opening on the is- fering services to the Abacos that provide her gift of art. After high school she went Williams-Joseph for seven years. She has land. Another new business to open a few convenience and an affordable avenue to away to study nail art and now draws pic- over six years of experience dealing with months ago is Sexy Trends. They special- order goods from the United States. They tures on some of her Unique Nails clients. hair and enjoys helping people, especially ize in ladies clothing, shoes, accessories, specialize in ordering school books and She has taken the business of nails when they are looking for the right quality and bags. They sell casual and smart casual nooks, shoes, cell phones and accessories, to a new trendy level. She specializes in of hair to match a special occasion. She clothing. Clothing sizes range from small iPads, clothing, baby items including fur- unique nail designs such as cheese cake specializes in lace wigs, short bumps, duby to 3X and shoe size range in size from 5 niture, laptops and desktops, game con- French tips, stiletto nails, water marble hair, old head wigs of all colors, 16” and to 11. soles and hand held games, kindle fire, and nails, aquarium nails, 3-D nails, glitter 18” human hair, Premium Too, Premium Sexy Trends also sells trendy belts, many others. nails, and glass nails along with regular Sweetie, 21 pieces, jerry curls, 28 pieces natural soaps for acne and bumps, G&G Now that the holidays are approach- nail work, manicures, and pedicures. The in the Janet Collection and the Bump, Pre- Bleaching Cream, and body oils for ladies ing, this is a good time to order those aquarium nails are made to order. These mium Now line, synthetic hair, perms, oil and men such as Fantasy, Envy Me, Bob Christmas decorations, gifts, and outfits. nails have water in them along with spar- sheens, gels, eye lashes, and mirrors. Marley, Michelle Obama, Barak Obama, The motto at Linden’s Online Services kles, nail tricks, and small fish. She plans to have a little bit of ev- White Diamonds and many others. is “You Want It, We’ll Bring It.” Crys- An art design can also be added to erything in the shop so that her custom- Owner, Adeline Louissaint, stated tal Linden is the owner and is no stranger the back drop of the nail. She can also ers can have options. She will be adding that she owned a business on the island be- to online businesses as she has done this draw wall art, murals, and design lamps blow dryers, buckets of perm, kinky hair fore that was doing very well but moved business before and it did well but she put and other home décor which she will be line, braiding hair, and other hair items to to Nassau for a year. Now that she is back it aside to embark on another business. venturing into soon. In the coming months her inventory just in time for the holidays. on Abaco, she decided to open her store Now that she has restarted her business in she will be introducing color fading acrylic She plans to become the hair stylers’ head- again. In the coming months she plans to September, she wants the Abaco public to nails, gel nails, and gel polish. She started quarters. She is located in Suite #1 of the expand to men clothing then footwear. know that she now guarantees faster ar- her professional business a few months ago Colina Building. She is open Monday to There is also a nail technician on staff. rival times. She can be reached by calling in Marsh Harbour and can be reached by Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and She is located on Fire Road above Abaco 699-2520 or 458-2345. calling 468-0585. She works Monday to Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sun- Island Pharmacy. They are open Monday

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opened three quarters of the way through few questions. Former Central and South 42 pints of From Page 5 Meeting the televised program. Accusations were Abaco candidate, Roscoe Thompson III, put towards both the political panelists asked Min. Dorsett what steps the gov- blood collected “All these people will soon be gone, and regarding victimization under both par- ernment would be taking to ease the prob- us Abaconians will be left to fend for our- By Mirella Santillo ties. Phillipa Curry, step-mother of PLP lems arising from illegal immigration. selves.” For the first time ever, the Rotary candidate Renardo Curry, approached the Mr. Dorsett assured Mr. Thompson and When pressed about victimization, Club of Abaco organized a blood drive mike and accused the previous PLP gov- Abaconians that the government is pres- the political panelists both agreed that any on Abaco. The Rotary-owned Blood Mo- ernment, during 2002-2007, of unfairly ently training more junior immigration acts, if they were occurring, are wrong. bile arrived by ferry at Sandy Point in the firing her husband which led to his early officers and more would be stationed on The Hon. Laing expressed that whether morning of Friday, September 28 and was death. As her story continued she drew Abaco specifically. victimization is occurring on a wide scale picked up by Firemen Timothy McDonald the ire of some in the room, in particu- In closing, the panelists thanked the or not, there is still the fear of victimiza- who drove it to Marsh Harbour. There it lar Ms. Curry’s other step-son who ap- producers, the crowd and each other. tion that is just as real to some people. stayed parked in front of Maxwell’s Super- proached her at the mike. Min. Laing made a special effort to ap- The Hon. Dorsett remarked that victim- market for two days, collecting blood from The room hit a boiling point when peal to the crowd to respect each other de- ization has occurred during every govern- volunteers. Eighty seven people offered to Ms. Curry continued to push that Renardo spite differences of political opinion and ment, but it takes place outside of those give their blood, one pint per person, but Curry was being disingenuous by support- expressed respect for Min. Dorsett and who make policies. ing a party that she believed caused her other political opponents. Issues involving gambling, the up- husband, his father’s, failing health and coming projects in relation to Urban Re- Please see Blood Page 22 unfortunate demise. Many in the audi- newal and infrastructure improvements ence got up and approached the center of and the end of the 52 week government the room where it appeared a fight would employment program were discussed break out. The producers of the event had along political talking points almost ex- to immediately cut to a commercial break clusively with some input from the Cham- as police were called. ber of Commerce, Local Government and After an extended break the cam- the Christian Council. eras returned to a now diminished audi- The question and answer session was ence as the panelists fielded the remaining

The panel gathered for the special town hall meeting representing experience from the Above: the Rotary blood mobile parked outside of Maxwells Grocery Store in Marsh Har- government, politics, the business community and the church. Left to right: Min. Kenred bour. Staffed by Nassau phlebotomists Danella Bain and Dorneka Sears, and local nurse Dorsett, Dave Ralph, Zhivargo Laing, George Cornish and Steven Knowles. Tishura Mills, the crew collected 42 pints of blood. One pint can save up to three lives. Page 22 Section A The Abaconian October 15, 2012 All Abaco

Road work commences in Central Abaco Neem From Page 19

the location most convenient for you. Due to our growth, we have expand- ed our neem leaf drying capacity in our production facility to meet the increased demand for neem leaves used in our Neem Leaf Capsules, Extract and First Aid Spray. The importance of understanding the many uses of neem, its properties and benefits to helping to maintain a healthy lifestyle led us to commission Pamela Pat- terson, to write a book based on Nick’s over twenty years experience growing, harvesting and personally using our neem products. We are excited to announce the launch of our new book “Health Benefits of Neem from the Abaco Neem Farm” now available on Amazon.com and soon to be available in our store and our distribu- tor outlets. Please visit Amazon.com and “like” our book. Our message is always that prevention is the best medicine and Neem is your best first response product. It is also important to note that our farm is “certified organic” and that we produce pure neem oil second to none in the world. We are completely transparent and invite you to come into our production facility at the Marsh Harbour Road repairs began Monday, October 8 as Bill Simmons Construction and Heavy Equipment Company Ltd. commenced works by filling airport circle to see where and how our potholes starting in the Murphy Town area. Project Manager Greg Simmons said that they will be using blacktop which will be provided product is made. Neem helps to protect by Bahamas Hotmix as they pave the roads in Central Abaco. you against colds and flues, stress related issues and supports your immune system so don’t delay get NEEMAFIED to pre- shura Mills, worked from morning to af- needed. On many previous occasions blood pare for the change of season this winter! Power Outage on ternoon. They reviewed information and reserves have run out. Having a supply on Thank you for choosing and support- collected blood from people, a procedure hand is critical should emergencies arise. Moore’s island ing Abaco Neem “To Help the Body Heal” that lasted from a few minutes to close to -Press Release- half an hour, depending on the flow of the The Bahamas Electricity Corpora- donor’s blood. tion (BEC) apologizes to its consumers on Blood from people older than 65, Moore’s Island, Abaco who are presently who were on medication for chronic dis- experiencing an island-wide power outage. ease, suffering from a temporary ailment Hotels and House Rental Agents The outage, which began early or certain health conditions, could not be + agents with multiple cottages and houses Wednesday morning (October 10, 2012), used. was caused by major generation failure. The blood collected on Friday was Lubbers Quarters The failure of two generator unit coincides immediately sent to Nassau by plane that Area Code 242 unless listed otherwise Sea Level Cottages 4 hse 366-3121 with the ongoing overhaul of a third unit same day and the same procedure was re- Man-O-War that is presently inoperable. As a result, peated on Saturday. Island-wide Abaco Listings Island Home Rentals + 2 hse 365-6048 BEC is presently unable to generate elec- The blood will be kept in the blood Abaco Cottage + 114 hse 366-0576 Schooner’s Landing 5 condos 365-6072 tricity on the island. bank at Doctor’s Hospital to be used as Abaco Vacation Planner + 25 hse 367-3529 Waterway Rentals + 14 hse 365-6143 BEC Abaco has sourced necessary Cherokee Marsh Harbour area parts to repair one of the units. The parts Lee Pinder + 3 hse 366-2053 Abaco Beach Resort 82 rms 367-2158 are expected to be on the island later on Marina Albury Cottages 5 cottages 366-2075 Abaco Real Estate + 6 hse 367-2719 Wednesday. Once repairs are made the Grand Cay Abaco Towns 16 apts 367-0148 engine should return to service bringing Rosie’s Place 352-5458 Ambassador Inn 6 rms 367-2022 relief to residents who would have been Green Turtle Cay Bustick Bight Resort 8 rms 367-3980 without supply for more than 12 hours. Barefoot Homes 14 hse 577-4092 Conch Inn 9 rms 367-4000 The Corporation advises residents Bluff House Club 12 units 365-4247 Living Easy + 16 hse 367-2202 of Moore’s Island that despite anticipated Cocobay Cottages 6 cott 800-752-0166 Island Breezes Motel 8 rms 367-3776 repairs to one of the units, there may be Green Turtle Club 35 rm 365-4271 Lofty Fig Villas 6 eff 367-2681 periods of supply disruption due to the lim- “Honesty and Quality Island Properties + 34 hse 365-4047 Pelican Beach Villas 6 cott 367-3600 ited capacity of this particular engine. A You Can Count On” New Plymouth Inn 9 rm 365-4161 Regattas 32 apts 577-6764 trailer (stand by) unit is expected to be in Ocean Blue Properties + 34 365-4636 HG Christie + 11 hse 367-4151 Moore’s Island on Friday, October 12th, Brandon Thompson Other Shore Club 365-4226 Sandy Point 2012 and should alleviate supply shortfalls 242-357-6532 Roberts Cottages 3 cott 365-4105 Oeisha’s Resort 366-4139 until the other generator units are returned Guana Cay Pete & Gay’s Resort 14 rm 366-4119 to service. Dock Construction Dive Guana + 11 hse 365-5178 Rickmon’s Bonefishing 10 rm 800-628-1447 Once again, the Corporation apolo- Residential and Commercial Dolphin Bch Resort 4 rm 10 cott. 365-5137 Spanish Cay gizes to its Moore’s Island customers for Customized to suit your lifestyle Guana Sunset Beach 13 units 365-5133 Spanish Cay Resort 18 rm 6 hse 365-0083 any inconvenience caused during these Boat Lifts Ocean Frontier 6 cott 519-389-4846 Treasure Cay Ward’s Landing 4 units 904-982-2762 Bahama Beach Club 88 units 365-8500 outages and continues to assure them that Sales and Service Ruth Sands + 9 hse 365-5140 Brigantine Bay Villas 5 units 877-786-8455 BEC remains committed to providing an Quality boat lift dealer for 10 years Hope Town Treasure Cay Resort + 95 rms 365-8801 uninterrupted supply of electricity to that And Much More... island. Abaco Inn 22 rm 366-0133 Mark’s Bungalows 4 units 365-8506 Offering unsurpassed attention to Crystal Villas 5 villas 321-452-0164 Abaco Estate Services + 365-8752 detail with almost two decades Elbow Cay Prop + 53 hse 366-0035 Island Dreams Rental + 357-6576 of hands on experience Hope T Harb Lodge 25 rm 366 0095 Turtle Rock Blood From Page 21 Villas at Palmetto Beach 3 villas 262-820-1900 Contact us today! Hope T Hideaways + 63 hse 366-0224 Hope Town Inn 6 rm 4 Villas 366-0003 Wood Cay altogether 42 pints were drawn. Hope T Villas + 3 hse 366-0266 Tangelo Hotel 14 rm 1 villa 365-2222 While members of the Rotary Club www.lbtmarine.com Lighthouse Rentals 4 cott 366-0154 Web Sites with Abaco Information of Abaco recruited people and had them [email protected] Sea Gull Cottages + 4 hse 366-0266 http://www.abaconian.com http://www.abacos.com fill their health history information, two Cell: 242-357-6532 Sea Spray Resort 6 villas 366-0065 http://www.abacoinet.com phlebotomists from Doctor’s Hospital in http://www.oii.net Ph/Fax: 242-367-2704 Tanny Key + 43 hse 366-0053 http.//www.abacoinfo.com http://www.bahamas.com Nassau, Danella Bain and Dorneka Sears, Turtle Hill 4 villas 366-0557 http.//www.abacocottage.com helped on Saturday by a local nurse, Ti- Rev. March 2012 October 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section A Page 23

Emergency Services Police - Marsh Harbour 367-2560 • 911 B. Electricity Corp 367-2727, 367-2846, 367-4667 Visitors’ Guide Water & Sewerage 475-1499, 475-5518 Restaurants • Services • Transportation The following services are provided by volunteers Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 www.theabaconian.com Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 • Fire - Green Turtle Cay 365-4133 Ferry Schedules • Departure times shown • Daily service unless noted Fire - Man-O-War 365-4019 Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War - 20 minutes, Guana Cay - 30 minutes Everyone reads The Abaconian Treasure Cay Fire & Rescue 365-9111 Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 367-0290 • VHF Ch. 16 • Hope Town & Man-O-War from Crossing Bch BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue Assoc - all areas Marine VHF 16 Marsh Harbour>Hope Town 7:15am 9:00am 10:30am 12:15pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:45pm All phones use area code 242 unless noted Hope Town 366-0500 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Return: 8:00 am 9:45am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm Bring errors & revisions to our attention Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749 Marsh Harbour>Man-O-War 10:30am 12:15pm 2:30pm* 4:00pm 5:45pm Revised March 9 12 Return: 8:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:15pm* 5:00pm * Not on Sundays Bonefish Guides Medical Services Marsh H.>Guana Cay/Scotland cay From Conch Inn or holidays (6:45am - Union Jack Dock) 10:30am 1:30pm 3:30pm 5:45pm Abaco Family Medicine Marsh Harbour...... 367-2295 Casaurina Point Marsh Harbour Return: 8 am 11:30am 2:30pm 4:45pm 6:30pm Junior Albury...... 366-3058 Jody Albury...... 375-8068 Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic...... 367-0020 Fare • Adult prepaid one way $17 / open return $27, • Kids 6-11 half, Under 6 free (Phone after hours 359-6861) Integrated Medical Center...... 367-1304 Sidney Albury...... 477-5996 Note: During the month of August through December there are some adjustments made to the schedule. You are Cherokee Richard Albury...... 367-0367 Emergency...... 458-1234 advised to contact the office for the changes. Marsh Harbour Medical Centre...... 367-0049 Noel Lowe...... 366-2107 Terrance Davis...... 375-8550 Government Clinic Marsh Harbour...... 367-2510 Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128 • VHF Ch 16 • Ten minute ride Marty Sawyer...... 366-2115 Buddy Pinder...... 366-2163 Corbett Clinic Treasure Cay ...... 365-8288 T Cay Airport>Green T Cay 8:30am 10:30am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 4:30pm* 5:00pm Randy Sawyer...... 366-2284 Justin Sands...... 367-3526 Return: 8am 9am 11am 12:15pm 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm* * Government Clinic Cooper‘s Town...... 365-0300 Will Sawyer...... 366-2177 Danny Sawyer...... 367-3577 * Note: 4:30 pm trip to GTC not on Sundays ** Note: 4:30 pm trip will be made from New Plymouth only Jay Sawyer...... 367-3941 Government Clinic Green Turtle Cay...... 365-4028 New Plymouth :One way adult $12 (Children $7) • Round trip $17 (Children $10) • Extra to some G T Cay docks Government Clinic Hope Town ...... 366-0108 Crossing Rocks Tony Russell...... 366-3259 North Abaco Government Clinic Sandy Point...... 366-4010 Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 or 375-8123 VHF Ch 16 Charters Available O’Donald McIntosh....477-5037 Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday departs 11:00am & returns 3:30 p.m. $40 Round Trip Government Clinic Fox Town ...... 365-2172 Alexander Rolle...... 365-0120 T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Saturday departs 9:30 am, $45 Round Trip Green Turtle Cay Edward Rolle...... 365-0024 Rick Sawyer...... 365-4261 Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama Herbert Thurston...... 365-2405 Tourism’s People-to-People program Ronnie Sawyer...... 365-4070 Be matched with a local person or family with a similar interest Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm such as Bird watching, Attending church, Foreign language, School McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - return Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Sandy Point class visit, Environmental interest. Marine, Native plants, History, Fare $45 OW / $90 RT • Children half fare • Call Abaco 365-2356 for information Hope Town Valantino Adderley.....366-4323 Humane Society, etc. This is not a dating service or an offer for a Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals. Maitland Lowe...... 366-0234 Anthony Bain...... 366-4107 free meal or lodging but an opportunity to meet someone locally Tom Albury...... 366-3141 Derek Gaitor...... 366-4249 Bahamas Ferries Summer Schedule only (April to Dec) with similar interests. Call Tourism’s Doranell Swain at 367-3067 Nicholas Roberts...... 366-4486 Sandy Point & Nassau Every Friday & Sunday, except holidays, under 4 hours. Call 225-3376 or 366-4119 for more information. Email: [email protected] Man-O-War Call for rates. David Albury...... 365-6502 Treasure Cay The Great Abaco Express Eco & Historical bus tours • Call 367-2165 or 559-9160 Capt. Joe Pritchard....559-9117 Airlines Serving Abaco Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is...... 367-2266 Air Gate Aviation - Daytona/New Smyrna...... 367-3636 Attractions Tours & Excursions Restaurant Guide American Eagle - Miami ...... 367-2231 Albert Lowe Museum...... Green Turtle Cay Abaco Eco Tours & Kayak rental...... 475-9616 Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud ...... 367-2095 Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour...... 367-2936 Continental Connection - Miami Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibits...Green Turtle Cay (Based on dinner entree range) Abaco Neem • Marsh Harbour...... 367-4117 Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach...... 367-3415 Memorial Sculpture Garden...... Green Turtle Cay + Picnic tables & restroom only ‡ Provides ride from town Craig Air Center - North Florida...... 367-3522 Wyannie Malone Historical Museum...... Hope Town Abaco’s Nature Adventure...... 577-0004 IBC Airways - Ft.Lauderdale, W Palm Beach...... 367-1336 Elbow Cay Light Station...... Hope Town Above & Below • Marsh Harbour...... 367-0350 Marsh Harbour Locair - Fort Lauderdale...... 1-800-205-0730 Swim Mermaid Reef off Marsh Harbour...... Pelican Shore Adventure on Prozac - T Cay...... 365-8749 Abaco Pizza...... $...... 367-4488 Regional - Freeport...... 367-0446 Drive to & swim in Blue Hole...... Treasure Cay farm road Brendals Dive • Green Turtle Cay...... 365-4411 Anglers...... $$$...... 367-2158 Sky Bahamas - Nassau/Ft. Lauderdale...... 367-0996 Art studio & working foundry...... Little Harbour C & C Charters - Treasure Cay...... 365-8506 Blue Marlin...... $...... 367-2002 Twin Air Calypso - Fort Lauderdale ...... 367-0140 Working boatyards...... Man-O-War cay Dive Abaco 1978, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 Curly Tails ...... $$$...... 367-4444 Western Air - Nassau ...... 367-3722 Excursion boat, Froggies • Hope Town...... 366-0024 Gino’s...... $...... 367-7272 Yellow Air Taxi - Ft Lauderdale...... 367-0032 Pocket Beaches Golden Grouper ...... $...... 367-2301 • Crossing Beach in Marsh Harbour Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida Island Family Rest...... $...... 367-3778 • Witches Point - 3 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Bikes & Scooters • Boats Java Coffee House...... $...... 367-5523 Abaco Air...... 367-2266 • Little Harbour - 20 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Cars & Cart Rentals Jamie’s Place...... $...... 367-2880 Cherokee Air Charters ...... 367-3450 • Cherokee - 23 miles S of Marsh Harbour Marsh Harbour Jib Room ...... $$...... 367-2700 Dive Shops Miles of beach (most exposed to ocean) A & P Car Rentals ...... 367-2655 Kentucky Fried Chicken...... $...... 367-2615 Abaco Dive Adventures, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2963 • Treasure Cay • Green Turtle Cay • Guana Cay • Elbow Cay Abaco Dorado Boat Rentals...... 367-1035 Mangoes...... $$$...... 367-2366 Above & Below, Marsh Harbour...... 367-0350 • Man-O-War Cay • Casuarina Point • Bahama Palm Shore B & B Boat Rentals...... 367-7368 Pop’s Place + ...... $...... 367-3796 Dive Abaco 1978, Marsh Harbour...... 367-2787 • Sandy Point & more Bargain Car Rentals...... 367-0500 Snack Shack +...... $...... 367-4005 Dive Time, Man-O-War...... 365-6235 Items of interest Blue Wave Boat Rentals ...... 367-3910 Snappas...... $$...... 367-2278 Froggies, Hope Town...... 366-0431 • Man-O-War boat yards • Blackwood blue hole & sisal mill Concept Boat Rentals...... 367-5570 Wallys ...... $$$...... 367-2074 Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay...... 365-8571 • Cedar Harbour plantation ruins - need guide Cruise Abaco...... 577-0148 Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay...... 365-4411 • Hole-in- Wall lighthouse - last mile very rough road Hope Town Quality Star Car Rentals (Texaco)...... 367-2979 Abaco Inn ...... $$$...... 366-0133 Dive Guana...... 365-5178 • Abaco wild horses by appointment 367-4805 Rainbow Boat Rentals...... 367-4602 Man-O-War Dive Shop ...... 365-6013 • Bird watching - ask tourism 367-3067 Cap’n Jacks...... $$...... 366-0247 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars...... 367-4643 Harbour’s Edge...... $$...... 366-0087 Rich’s Boat Rentals ...... 367-2742 H T Coffee House (B & L)...... $...... 366-0760 Taxi Cab Fares one or two passengers Sea Horse Boat Rentals ...... 367-2513 H T Harbour Lodge ...... $$$...... 366-0095 Extra $3 for each passengers above two Sea Star Car Rentals ...... 367-4887 Charter Boats Munchies...... $...... 366-0423 • Marsh Harbour Airport to: Effective Dec 08 The Moorings Boat Rentals...... 367-4000 Clinic, Downtown, Stop Light, ...... $10 Lucky Strike - Hope Town...... 366-0101 OnDa Beach...... $$...... 366-0558 Ab Bch Resort, Eastern Shore close, Ferry ...... $15 Sea Gull - Hope Town...... 366-0266 Green Turtle Cay Sea Spray ‡...... $$...... 366-0065 Spring City...... $15 A Salt Weapon - Hope Town...... 366-0245 Brendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental...... 365-4411 Sugar Shack +...... $...... 366-0788 Dundas Town, Nat Ins bldg, C Abaco Primary Sch ...... $15 C & D Cart Rental ...... 365-4084 Down Deep...... 366-3143 Little Harbour Murphy Town & Great. Cistern ...... $20 Local Boy...... 366-0528 Cruising Cart Rentals...... 365-4065 Snake Cay ...... $35 Pete’s Pub...... $$...... 366-3503 Back Breaker...... 365-5140 D & P Cart Rental ...... 365-4655 Casuarina Point...... $60 Donnie’s Boat Rentals...... 365-4119 Lubber’s Quarter Cherokee, Winding Bay, Little Harbour...... $80 Kool Karts...... 365-4176 Bahama Palm Shore...... $90 Cracker P’s...... $$...... 366-3139 Reef Boat Rentals ...... 365-4145 Crossing Rocks...... $105 Abaco Marinas - Slips - Fuel - Phone Man-O-War Sea Side Carts & Bikes...... 365-4147 Sandy Point ...... $150 Green Turtle Cay Bradley’s on the Harbour...... $...... 365-6380 T & A Cart Rentals...... 375-8055 Leisure Lee ...... $50 Bluff House...... 45...... F...... 365-4200 Dock’n Dine...... $...... 365-6139 Treasure Cay Airport, G Turtle ferry...... $80 Green Turtle Club ...... 32...... F...... 365-4271 Guana Cay Treasure Cay Resort...... $85 Island Treats Snack Bar...... $...... 365-6501 Black Sound Marina...... 15...... 365-4531 Donna Sands Cart Rentals ...... 365-5195 Fox Town ...... $165 Guana Cay Other Shore Club...... 12...... F...... 365-4195 Dive Guana Boats & Bikes...... 365-5178 Baker’s Bay - Market Place...... $$$...... 612-1021 Abaco Yacht Service...... 10...... F...... 365-4033 Orchid Bay Cart rentals...... 354-5175 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Grabbers...... $$...... 365-5133 Clinic, downtown, Ab Beach Hotel ...... $ 10 Treasure Cay Lubbers Quarters Nat. Ins. Bldg, Murphy Town, Gr. Cistern ...... $10 Nippers ...... $$ ...... 365-5143 Treasure Cay Marina...... 150...... F...... 365-8250 Cruise Abaco...... 321-220-8796 Orchid Bay...... $$$...... 365-5175 Man-O-War Wait time $0.40 per minute, Hourly rate $40 per hour Man-O-War Man-O-War Marina ...... 26...... F...... 365-6008 Treasure Cay Children under three - free • Caged pets - as people Conch Pearl Boat Rentals...... 365-6502 Marsh Harbour Coco Beach Bar & Grill...... $...... 365-8470 Luggage $0.75 each over two, large bags $1 ea. Ria-Mar Golf Cart Rentals...... 365-6024 Boat Harbour Marina...... 183...... F...... 367-2158 Florence’s Cafe...... $...... 365-8354 Waterways Boat Rental ...... 357-6540 & 365-6143 Spinnaker Restaurant ...... $$$...... 365-8469 • Treasure Cay Airport to: Effective Dec 08 Conch Inn...... 75...... F ...... 367-4000 Touch of Class ...... $$$...... 365-8195 Green Turtle Cay ferry dock...... $10 Harbour View Marina...... 36...... F ...... 367-2182 Hope Town Madeira Park...... $20 Treasure Sands Club...... $$$...... 365-9385 Mangoes Marina...... 29...... 367-4255 Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals...... 366-0380 Sand Banks ...... $25 Elbow Cay Cart...... 366-0530 Treasure Cay Resort...... $30 Marsh Harbour Marina...... 52...... F...... 367 2700 Green Turtle Cay Hope Town Cart Rentals ...... 366-0064 Bluff House...... $$$...... 365-4200 Leisure Lee ...... $45 Hope Town Island Cart Rentals ...... 366-0448 Black Wood ...... $20 Jolly Roger Bistro...... $$...... 365-4200 Hope Town Marina...... 16...... 366-0003 Island Marine Boat Rentals ...... 366-0282 Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ...... $40 Hope Town Hideaways...... 366-0224 Green Turtle Club ...... $$$...... 365-4271 Cedar Harbour ...... $60 J R’s Cart Rental...... 366-0361 Harvey’s Island Grill...... $$...... 365-4389 Lighthouse Marina...... 6...... F...... 366-0154 Wood Cay ...... $70 Sea Horse Boat Rentals...... 366-0023 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...... $$...... 365-4625 Sea Spray...... 60...... F...... 366-0065 Mount Hope...... $80 T & N Cart Rentals...... 366-0069 Miss Emily’s Restaurant...... $$...... 365-4181 Fox Town ...... $85 Spanish Cay Treasure Cay New Plymouth Inn...... $$...... 365-4161 Crown Haven ...... $90 Spanish Cay Marina...... 75...... F...... 365-0083 Marsh Harbour airport ...... $80 Adventure on Prozac - Kayak...... 365-8749 Pineapple Restaurant Bar & Grill.$$...... 365-4039 Guana Cay Blue Marlin Rentals...... 365-8687 Plymouth Rock Cafe...... $$...... 365-4234 Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ...... $80 Bakers Bay Marina...... 158...... F...... 365-5802 Cash’s Carts...... 365-8771 Shorties Take-a-way...... $$...... 365-4342 Guana Hide-aways...... 37...... 577-0003 Cornish Car Rentals...... 365-8623 Sundowners...... $$...... 365-4060 Treasure Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour...... $85 Orchid Bay...... 64 ...... F...... 365-5175 JIC Boat Rentals ...... 365-8582 Treasure Cay Hotel to Green Turtle Ferry...... $25 Boats can clear Customs at Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay or Marsh Triple J Car Rentals...... 365-8761 Sandy Point Treasure Cay Hotel to Blue Hole...... $30 Harbour Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ...... 365-8749 Nancy’s...... $$...... 366-4120 Page 24 Section A The Abaconian October 15, 2012 HOME INSURANCE

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Passionate rallies and personal attacks set stage for a bitter fought by-election

Politicians and government officials have been a common sight on Abaco over the past few weeks. Leading up the North Abaco by-election on October 15 things have become heated. Controversies have been attached to both FNM and PLP candidates and each party pushes to get the leading edge going into the voting booth. The third part candidate continues to campaign as well as she looks to pull off an upset. North Abaco has the entire Bahamas watching as the candidates do the political dance. Prime Ministers, former and present, as well as party leaders have vouched for their candidates and made their case to the people. Whatever the outcome on October 15, this will mark a historic moment for the North Abaco constituency and for The Bahamas. Above and left: Greg Gomez along with the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham at a rally in Cooper’s Town. Above and right: Renardo Curry along with Prime Minister Christie at a Treasure Cay rally. For more details see page 2.

Vandals strike the Abaco National Park

By Timothy Roberts Park Warden, Marcus Davis, for the Bahamas National Trust (BNT) was dis- mayed on a recent visit to the Abaco Na- tional Park as he found the newly enhanced Road 38 vandalized. Road 38 was cleaned and improved as a nature trail with a picnic area, signs and garbage cans for the benefit of local residents and tourists. However, accord- ing to David Knowles, Director of Parks, person(s) unknown to them went on a shooting spree in the Park causing damages to signs and garbage cans, starting a fire around the picnic tables and leaving trash scattered on the ground. Mr. Knowles said they did not know who the culprits are but said that he was disappointed that someone would do such a thing. “A lot of time and money went into the infrastructure so that the visitor’s ex- perience could be enhanced and enjoyed,” he said. Mr. Knowles appeals to the culprit(s), and others who would follow suit, to be more conscientious and remember that people who visit our islands, and who keep our economy going, visit these parks as well. “We need to work together to keep our island, and the national parks, beauti- ful for our benefit and out of consideration for those who visit.” Page 2 Section B The Abaconian October 15, 2012 Politics Greg Gomez, the candidate for the During the same rally the FNM Party 30, 2007. Unless the sum was paid off in By-Election Free National Movement, has endured a Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said that a vote another way separate from the minimal turbulent few weeks. On a recent radio for Greg Gomez would be a vote against monthly payments, Mr. Gomez would still broadcast Mr. Gomez had difficulty an- victimization and cronyism and that “Our have a balance when he returned home De- stirs passions swering questions regarding his employ- candidate is your native son and he has cember 2011. The North Abaco by-election, which ment and time in the United States. Despite pledged to build upon the foundation and In a response to the release, and sub- is taking place on October 15, has become later supplying details of his employment, legacy of one of your greatest sons.” sequent public scrutiny, of Mr. Gomez’s the focus not only of North Abaco but na- which was confirmed by the Office of Pub- The party once again stood behind National Insurance filings, Mr. Ingraham tionally. Television crews and the political lic Relations in the Miami Dade County Mr. Gomez when a 2007 U.S. court order charged the government to release the fi- elite have maintained a constant presence Public School District, Mr. Gomez’s time was made public that revealed Mr. Gomez nancial statements of all members of par- on the island for several weeks. In a near in the U.S. has remained the focus of his at one point owed a South Florida credit liament and government officials, his own constant series of rallies, meet and greets, political opponents’ scrutiny. union close to $13,000. included, so that they could receive the grill and chills, and door to door cam- The FNM has stood behind its can- FNM Chairman Darron Cash called same scrutiny as Mr. Gomez. paigning, the people of North Abaco, and didate. Former Prime Minister, the Right the questions surrounding these circum- The PLP candidate, Renardo Curry, their looming election decision, have been Honourable Hubert Ingraham, said during stances a “witch-hunt.” He went on to say was the subject of some controversy him- made the center of attention. Recently, the a rally in Cooper’s Town that, “You can these issues are being sensationalized in an self. During an October 4 televised town national dialogue has shifted from the po- trust what I tell you, Greg Gomez is the effort by the Progressive Liberal Party to hall meeting Phillipa Rolle-Curry, widow litical parties at large to the individual can- man for you,” and that, “a vote for Gomez attack Mr. Gomez. The Greg Deon Go- of Mr. Curry’s late father, stood in front didates themselves. is a vote for me.” mez of Miramar, Florida, who was listed in the court document along with Mr. Go- mez’s signature, had been ordered to pay Please see Election Page 11 a sum of $150 monthly commencing May

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By Canishka Alexander longer have to travel to Nassau to visit the “I have used educational data to plan For “we must Many schools and classrooms on archives or the library. He is also able to class sizes and numbers, timetables and ECC, tech- Abaco are benefitting from the use of access data about exam results and stu- scheduling, staffing, etc. It helps you to nology plays teach our technology, and some say that it has tre- dents' learning styles to incorporate into plan better and helps you to determine if an even big- students to use mendously improved the effectiveness of the school’s improvement plans. you are achieving your objectives or fall- ger role be- students’ learning in the classroom. For Lyn Major, principal of Every ing below expectations. You make deci- cause it is this resource At Horizons Academy, Principal Child Counts, computers are used as add- sions based on facts and not conjecture or used for as- if they are to Simmone Bowe-Mullings explained that ed resources for the students along with speculation thus increasing the potential sistance with compete on an technology allows the students to become educational games that are appropriate. for success,” he expounded. communica- more engaged and enjoy learning as they “Having instant access to research, With numerous online resources tion training. international utilize the Internet, television and Micro- new methods being used globally, advanc- readily available for educators, Moss said As part of level.” soft PowerPoint presentations from time es in other places, and giving students the that there are many valuable resources the Catholic to time. ability to access them and interact in a that offer interactive exercises to cover a school sys- The same can be said for students at- number of ways – such as Google Earth wide range of subjects and topics for each tem most of the schools use Power School tending Forest Heights Academy. – expands their knowledge of the globe grade level. – a web-based student information sys- Principal James Richard said that tremendously,” Major revealed. Moss was appreciative of the Minis- tem. laptops and digital projectors are used pri- Meanwhile, S.C. Bootle High School try of Education’s online program based “A number of our kids use iPads marily for research and for classroom in- Principal Huel Moss said that technology on ICT’s – Potentials and Possibilities – with special applications for communica- struction, and the school is fully equipped has made a great impact at the school. where a group of teachers discuss ideas tion as well as other devices recommend- with an Internet accessible computer lab. Teachers communicate with parents and and share their knowledge on the use of ed by communications specialists such as “Videos, PowerPoint and stream- students using an online grade book called technology in schools around the country. Go Talks, Big Macs and Proxtalkers for ing Internet lessons have all reduced Engrade and are equipped with LCD pro- S.C. Bootle has a participant in that pro- children with severe communication is- the amount of time spent writing on the jectors and the Internet to make their les- gram. sues,” Major shared. board, and give the students that are visual sons more stimulating. Overall, technology is used in activi- Despite the many benefits offered learners a better opportunity to grasp the “The Interactive White Board (IWB) ties and drills at Horizons Academy and by technology, however, Bowe-Mullings material,” Richard noted. “Much of the is one of our best pieces of Information as a way to expose students to technology voiced that it is still important for stu- research needed for projects and course- Communication Technology (ICT) [and] at an early age to prepare presentations, dents to learn the manual or old-fashioned work can only be done online as Abaco more teachers are eager to use this tech- video, and improve deficiencies. way, and that “technology should be an does not have a research library. Students nology,” he supplied. “It comes with Educators at Agape Christian School enhancement and reinforcement of learn- utilize the Internet both at school and at the Learning Response Devices, which have also found that technology has en- ing.” home to find information necessary for as- enables the teachers to make on-the-spot hanced their approach and the students’ In some instances, technology can signments.” evaluations and students look forward to learning while helping the school to be- also be a distraction for some students, but Richard said that technology also using these devices.” come more eco-friendly and improve close monitoring and supervision are ef- provides Abaco students with the same ac- On a more personal level, Moss said upon its programs. fective. Additionally, Richard saw a need cess to information that children anywhere access to educational data has enabled him As an educator, Bowe-Mullings said for students to be taught computer skills at in the world would have, and that they no to make accurate decisions more quickly. technology has helped her to become a young age – both how to research using more successful by allowing her to carry the Internet and how to prepare profes- out research with practical application as sional documents such as résumés, re- a wise way to use data. Additionally, Ma- ports, spreadsheets and term papers. jor said it provides a world of access to Richard added: “While there are research any number of issues including some dangers inherent in the use of the the latest strategies and effective teaching Internet specifically, we must teach our interventions. students to use this resource if they are to However, there can be drawbacks. compete on an international level. Teach- “Sometimes not all trends work for ers that utilize technology in the class- your environment or context, but it does room must always be adaptable and still offer ways you can improve, so I do fol- be able to present the information when low studies and articles to make deci- the power goes out or the laptop, projec- sions,” Bowe-Mullings admitted. tor, etc. stop working.” To give our students that extra boost “The basics are still necessary, but that is needed on a global scale, Bowe- for struggling students these aides are Mullings and Moss suggested that the very effective and productive,” Major ac- Bahamian government provide computers knowledged. “If kids are motivated to use and computer labs at every school and en- the tools, I think the focus should be to sure that technology is updated and incor- move them beyond the basics to greater porated into the curriculum. Major agreed realms by the use of technology.” that any new resources should be spent in the most effective, modern ways of teach- ing and understanding the world. October 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section B Page 5 School & Youth News

Abaco teachers express So much food and drinks were purchased which went to waste since the teachers COB delegation consults with Abaconians disappointment over had to report to work for most of World regarding upcoming university status World Teachers Day Teacher’s Day. Some teachers are now concerned that more of their days off may By Mirella Santillo with the committee, visited Abaco to find By Samantha Evans come into question. On October 1 a delegation from the out what would be the needs of the commu- October 5 has been set aside and cele- College of The Bahamas, comprised of nity relative to the forthcoming University brated as World Teachers Day. The theme Dr. Dion Hepburn, Head of the School of The Bahamas, scheduled to be in opera- for this year’s celebration was “Taking a of Chemistry, Dr. Shophia Rolle, Head tion by July 2015. Stand for Teachers.” Since 1996, this day Teachers start of the Program of the Culinary & Hos- The University will replace the Col- has been a day of celebration for teachers pitality Management Institute, Dr. Joan lege of The Bahamas and Mr. Parker in The Bahamas but this year there was fitness club Vandepool, Secretary of the University some controversy as to whether or not the Transition Committee and Quincy Parker, Please see COB Page 6 teachers would still enjoy this day as a free- By Samantha Evans Community Relation Attache, working day or whether they would have to work. The teachers of Central Abaco Pri- As the day for the celebration approached mary School have embarked upon a unique unclear reports surfaced as to what would venture. Teacher Anastacia Russell ap- take place this year. proached the staff over the week of Sep- On Abaco, the shop stewards met tember 26 with hopes of piquing their in- with the teachers to inform them of the let- terest in engaging in a weight loss activity ter that came from the Director of Educa- as a group. Since she loves to walk in the tion regarding a half day of work. Once the evenings, she wanted a few colleagues to Bahamas Union of Teachers got involved tag along. President Belinda Wilson sent out an email The response was overwhelming as stating that teachers had the full day off. approximately fifteen teachers expressed However, teachers were informed by the interest. The group met on Thursday Sep- Superintendent that they had to report to tember 27 to discuss their plans. Each per- work until 12 noon on October 5. son has to pay five dollars to register then Despite misgivings, most teachers they will be weighed in. They will walk reported to work as instructed. At noon every weekday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the a beach party was held at Treasure Cay Murphy Town Park. They can walk from Beach which some teachers attended but half an hour to several hours as they chose. many did not because they believed that it To make the club interesting, the did not provide them with enough time of ladies will vary the activities to includ- celebration. In fact, numerous teachers on ing playing tennis, volley ball, aerobics, the Cays and other southern schools were weight lifting and the like. The program unable to attend the celebrations as the will last for six weeks then the participants time it took to get to the beach and back will weigh in again. The person to lose Above: members of the COB delegation meet with Abaco Central High School students to was not convenient. the most weight will win the registration discuss their desires for a possible University of The Bahamas Abaco campus. Speaking with several persons, they money. The program will then repeat for all stated that plans were already made another six weeks. The Atkins diet is being for the full day of celebrations meaning used which is a protein rich diet. the change of plans unfair to teachers.

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stating their interests which ranged from COB From Page 5 the “Artists of AIDS” Foundation. This Bullying: a serious Marine Biology, Aviation and Accounting foundation was started by the Pageant’s to the Hospitality Industry, Dentistry, Me- explained that the transition committee, Marketing Director Leann Russell. She problem in our society chanics and Musical Arts headed by Dr. Joan Vanderpool, has been stated that the contestants will be asked to They were told that a campus on Ab- By Jennifer Hudson formed to determine through consultations sell t-shirts and the money made will go aco may not necessarily offer everything, For the past several years the month with the citizens and the stake holders in towards purchasing rapid testing supplies but there will be the opportunity to take of October has been observed as Bullying various islands what the character and the for Abaco and more in-depth marketing of initial courses. Prevention Month in the United States. It structure of the university should be. AIDS Awareness in local schools. Professor Hepburn discussed Marine is something which also needs to be recog- Dr. Vanderpool explained the pur- Ms. Russell stated that this pageant Biology with the students interested. One nized in The Bahamas and, indeed, all over pose of the visit: to find out what folks on is not only about beauty. They are looking of them, Alcindor McIntosh, said that peo- the world not only throughout October but Abaco would want if there was a campus for girls who: are ambitious, civic-mind- ple interested in studying our water were every day of every month of every year. and what might be a signature program. ed, and passionate about a cause, embrace much needed. October 10 is observed as Unity Day when “We are open to brilliant ideas that no one the pageant ideals, are well-spoken, have After leaving ACH, the delegates people all across the country wear orange had thought yet,” she said. “We are not a good presentation of self, and are well were to visit Agape Christian School and as a show of support for students who have only looking at a curriculum, but at the poised. In fact, she sees these community- make a luncheon presentation to the mem- been bullied. This would also be a nice core values not only of The Bahamas but focused activities as the main ones and the bers of the Rotary Club of Abaco. They custom to adopt here to bring more aware- also of the University partners. The direc- pageant itself as just the finale. planned to visit SC Bootle High School in ness to this serious problem. We should all tion the University should take should not She noted that this pageant is a great the afternoon and hold a town meeting in be thinking of how we can raise awareness only be determined by faculty members but spring board for females to get scholar- Cooper’s Town that evening. of bullying and take action to stop it. also by people in the communities.” ships, learn modeling techniques and build Bullying is unwanted, aggressive be- The general course to follow will a modeling portfolio and it will look great havior among school-age children which cover an academic plan, research, legisla- on their resume. Registration ends on Oc- can take many different forms. This can in- tion, character and core values. tober 31 and all interested young ladies be- clude making threats, spreading rumours, The day of their arrival, the visi- Miss Abaco tween the ages of 18-25 can collect a form attacking someone physically or verbally, tors held a town meeting at the Anglican from Furniture Plus. Pageant Committee giving someone the silent treatment, ex- Church Parish Hall. The following day She further noted that contestants cluding someone from the group on pur- was dedicated to visiting several schools to seeks community cannot be married or have children. An of- pose, making fun, name calling, teasing, learn what the students expected to find in ficial scouting event will take place at Fur- conscious contestants gossiping, threatening, hitting and punch- a Bahamian university. niture Plus on Saturday October 13, 2012 ing. We hear on the news sad cases of teen- Their first stop was at Abaco Central from 11am to 4pm. This scouting event By Samantha Evans agers harming themselves or even commit- High School in Murphy Town where the will give the Pageant Committee a chance The focus of the Bahamas Beauty Sys- ting suicide as a result of bullying but there delegates made a presentation in a class- to meet with and speak to the interested tems this year is promoting the charity side are other results of bullying which are less room where two hundred students from young ladies one on one about the pageant, of contestants in the Miss Abaco Beauty noticeable or dramatic. grades 11 and 12 stood at attention. give out application forms and collect com- Pageant 2012 so that they can develop con- Bullying can also result in detrimen- “We want to briefly talk to you about pleted application forms. nectivity and consciousness of character. tal impacts on mental health and substance a university that you will call your own. Finally, Ms. Russell stated that they The Pageant has adopted Central Abaco abuse. Kids who bully others can also en- We want to create a place where students are looking for sponsors to form marketing Primary School for the next three years gage in violent and other risky behaviours can get a higher degree of education. We partnerships with them as they help build and as a part of this they will raise money into adulthood such as the abuse of alcohol are hoping that it has to do with what you young women. She hopes to form such to improve the school. and drugs, getting into fights, vandalizing, want to do. We will be offering a 4 year great relationships with partners this year This year they will launch a Mural being abusive to partners and others and degree in chemistry, but are hoping to of- that others will seek them out next year. Campaign where they will solicit the sup- acquiring criminal convictions. fer Master and PH degrees in the future,” Persons interested in becoming marketing port of artists from Nassau and Abaco to Bullying can happen anywhere but a stated Dr. Hepburrn. partners and those interested in volunteer- help supervise and draw the murals. There great deal of bullying happens in school. Dr. Rolle started her presentation by ing to work on the murals can call Ms. will be three murals in the front of the Generally children who are bullied are per- saying that the Hospitality Industry was the Russell at 367-7587 or email her at lrus- school, one on the side of the school and ceived as being different from their peers. largest in the world, explaining that she [email protected]. one over the stage; totaling five murals. They may be overweight, underweight, would like to see as Centers of Excellence: The contestants will also go through a se- have some disability, be perceived as hav- maritime, boating and boutique hotels as ries of Beauty Challenges where sponsors ing a different sexual orientation, being well as sustainability programs such as and volunteers will be needed too. Further, new to the school, less popular or having crafts. the Pageant plans to partner with the Ab- low self-esteem. The students were very receptive, aco Cancer Society and donate money for Cyber bullying is bullying that takes place using electronic technology. Nowa- days it is a very potent and widespread tool for bullying. Electronic technology includes devices such as cell phones, com- puters, social media sites, text messages, chats and websites. Parents need to be aware of what their kids are doing online. They should know the sites they visit and their online activities and establish rules about the use of technology such as what the children are permitted to do online and what sites they can visit. Parents should encourage their children to tell them im- mediately if they or their friends are being cyber bullied. Children need to be helped to be smart about what they post or say online. They should be told not to share anything that could hurt or embarrass themselves or others and to always be careful about what they say or the pictures they post online. Remind them to keep their password safe and not share it with friends. Social media sites such as Facebook can be a useful tool for connecting with friends but can also be very dangerous if not used extremely care- fully. Although bullying is usually thought of as being more of a teenage problem it can also affect much younger children and often the person being bullied does not ask for help. Signs that bullying is a problem include:

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Bullies From Page 6 Abaco girl does well in Frank’s Ice Cream Department of Bible Summer Job Program Education holds All 1. Unexplained injuries. Male Service at 2. Lost or destroyed clothing, books Change Ministries or electronics. 3. Frequent headaches, stomach International Church aches or faking illness. By Mirella Santillo 4. Change in eating habits such as The yearly All Male Service orga- skipping meals or binge eating. nized by the Department of Education was 5. Difficulty sleeping and/or night- held in the morning of September 28 at mares. Change Ministries International in Murphy 6. Declining grades and not wanting Town. The two hour service was aimed to go to school. at reminding male students of their “God- 7. Loss of friends and/or avoidance given role and responsibility to protect of social situations. humanity and fulfill their mandate.” The 8. Decreased self-esteem. theme was “The King in Each Man.” Ex- 9. Self-destructive behaviors such as cept for three women from the Department running away from home, harming them- of Education, including Dr. Lenora Black, selves or talking of suicide. the service dedicated to males was moder- If you are being bullied there are sev- ated by males. It was about the way they eral things you can do. should behave and look for the “king” in 1. Tell an adult themselves, about helping them recognize 2. Stand up for yourself their role in life and acknowledging their 3. Tell the bully to stop and calmly achievements. walk away Above: group of girls whop participated. From left to right: Jessie Dervil, Vanessa D' There was a full audience comprised 4. Do not fight back, walk away Haiti, Jackline Jean-Jaques, Whitney Bain with 8 year old Raquel Armbrister in front of not only of students, but also of teachers from a bully and ignore him/her. him, who also participated, then Ashley Murray, Cadesha Nottage and Ikare Scott. and parents who were warmly welcomed 5. If being hurt physically try to get by young Delon Hunt from Moore’s Is- away or call for help. land. Nearly all the settlements of Abaco 6. Make new friends and get in- By Mirella Santillo Tatanisha Murray. Local members of the were represented by schools from Moore’s volved in meaningful extracurricular ac- Ashley Murray, a young lady attend- congregation had also come to meet her Island to Fox Town. tivities. ing SC Bootle High School in Cooper’s and listen to her story. The service which was moderated by Advice to young people who see or Town, entered the 5th annual Frank’s Ice A very articulate young lady, Ash- two students, Olujimi Scott and Raymond know someone who is being bullied is to Cream Bible Summer Job Program. An ley very calmly explained to the congre- Telusma, lasted two hours and was very be a friend to that person, tell a trusted avid reader of the Bible, she thought she gation the secret of her success. “It was entertaining as well as enlightening. adult such as family member or teacher. would have a chance to win the competi- very easy, she said, I saw an opportunity The students sang, and school choirs Set a good example, do not bully others, tion held in Freeport, which consisted in and I took it.” But, she added, success and bands performed. The St Francis de do not laugh or support bullies and let the answering questions on the Bible. cannot be obtained and maintained without Sales Choir, with lead singer Joshua Rob- person know that bullying is not funny. If Answered she did and did so well that dedication. It is up to each individual to ins, rendered a powerful interpretation you know someone is in serious distress or she ended up being the runner up winner, overcome obstacle and seize opportunities. of “Shackles” and the ACH school band danger don’t ignore the problem, get help the only person outside Grand Bahama to Although the questions became more dif- played selected pieces. Akeem Adder- right away. win. ficult after a while, she said that she was ley from Abaco Central High School did Adults should be a model as to how She was awarded her many prizes on confident because she had the knowledge. a beautiful last minute rendition of the to treat others with kindness and respect. August 23: cash, a laptop, a basket full of Her final words were to encourage “Power of the Dream,” without musical Young people learn from adult actions. By school supplies and books, a medal and a everyone to take advantage of the opportu- accompaniment or rehearsal. treating others with kindness and respect certificate. She barely missed winning the nities they were offered. The male adults offered words of ad- adults show young people there is no place grand prize which this year was a Jaguar vice. Assistant Superintendent of Police, for bullying in their lives. Children notice car. Gregory Barr, reminded the boys that the how adults manage stress and conflict as It was the first year that the program well as how they treat their friends and col- was staged on Abaco at the request of leagues. Please see Boys Page 8 founders of the Innerspring Youth Pro- A final word to anyone who feels that gram, Mr. Whitney Bain and Mr. Patrick they are being bullied: ask for help from Huyler. teachers, parents, doctors, pastor or any Ashley was the only contender from other trusted adult. Cooper’s Town, but she had six other stu- Do not blame yourself. It is not your dents from Murphy Town and Central Ab- fault. aco, as well as youths from Freeport and Man-O-War Hardware Be strong. Bullies like to upset people Nassau, to compete against. particularly those who don’t stand up for Non-Corrosive Hardware #1 Lumber During a gathering at the Church of themselves. Plain & Pressure Treated Latter Rain in Dundas Town, Ashley was Most importantly: believe in your- An Extensive Selection of recognized by a group of people, friends Pine, Fir, Cypress self. Brass, Stainless & Monel and community leaders. 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he must have a good education. He recom- New Initiative for males Dr. Allen’s series on Boys From Page 7 mended that boys keep a teachable spirit and look for a mentor with high spiritual kicks off at shame continues last place they wanted to be was in the standards. hands of the Police. His address was short Friendship Tabernacle Dr. Black congratulated the boys on By Canishka Alexander but to the point: “Be what God made you their excellent behavior during the service Prominent Bahamian Psychologist to be. Let the King in you come up. Be a By Samantha Evans and announced that a few students would David Allen continued his series on Shame visionary,” he advised. A new male initiative, called Guiding be recognized for special accomplish- on September 21 at the Christian Coun- A student at Forest Heights Acade- Godly Guys (3Gs), was launched at Friend- ments either for academic performance or selling Centre. While there he dispersed my, Terran Strachan, proudly introduced ship Tabernacle Church to work with males other achievements. She mentioned having a copy of John Cox’s painting on shame his father, Bishop Terrance Strachan, as ages 7 to 19. The main focus of the group found out from the reports she examined called “I Against I.” the guest speaker. is to guide their spiritual life but they will that boys were holding their own in math- Participants shared that we have be- Bishop Strachan graciously recog- also learn the trades and skills of leaders and ematics and that one Abaco student had come our own worst enemies because of nized the work of Dr. Lenora Black as have fun while searching for teachable mo- received 5 As and 3 Bs in the last BJC ex- doing things we shouldn’t do, unaccom- head of the local Department of Education, ments. They will learn the attributes of a amination. plished goals, comparing ourselves to oth- but he stated that even though there are Godly man all in an effort to build Godly Altindor McIntosh, Isidor Baillou, ers and trying to live up to other people’s many women who perform as well as men, guys. The first meeting was held on Sep- Delon Hunt, Keith McDonald, Dimitius expectations. according to his interpretation of Genesis tember 28 at 7 p.m. Griffith, DaShawn McKinney, Reagan Additionally, in the case of women, God had given man the responsibility to At the meetings, the young men will Roberts, Andrew Bootle, Kevin Pierre, particularly black women, there is a per- rule, reign and lead. The Kingship of man engage in Bible Study, develop talent, have Carlos Pinder, and Andquone Burrows ception of our being too strong and ambi- is engraved in his DNA, he explained. knowledge shared about videography, in- were called to the stage to receive their tious to be with a “weak” man. Using the He went on, saying that before a man formation technology and other areas that certificate. Dr. Black mentioned that more SHAME acronym of Self-Hatred Aimed can become a king he has to be a prince interest them. The coordinator of this pro- boys will be acknowledged during a formal At Me, Dr. Allen pointed out how people and go to training on how to be respect- gram is Charles Fernander. He is assisted award ceremony next year. of colour are now coming to terms with ful and behave in public. But most of all by Emery Curry and Clint Linden. Mr. Fer- nander stated that they will meet on some their physical features. While it is easy for Saturdays when they go out on field trips. some to accept, others are still ashamed of Some of the other activities they will engage their race. in include weight lifting, body building and Soon, Dr. Allen concentrated on building camaraderie and friendships. shifting the mindset of our people from “I The first night was overwhelming as Against I” to “I For I.” Rachael Johnson the men were expecting ten boys, but sev- of the Christian Counselling Center sug- enteen came out once the word spread about gested that people have to be retrained in the program. Mr. Fernander stated that he their thinking because of preconceived no- is no stranger to starting such programs as tions. While there are many symptoms of the first group of boys he worked with are shame like sensitivity and self-sabotage, now grown men. He stated that all of them humiliation, alienation, failure and empti- stayed out of jail and are doing their best. ness; there is a remedy for shame. He worked closely with Social Ser- Dr. Allen said that “I Against I” is vices who referred the first group of young what is killing our country; nevertheless, men to his program ten years ago. He there remains hope in Christ. noted that the circumstances under which “Christ came to be our shame bust- this group was formed are different. These er,” he declared. “Jesus is for you, and young men come from homes with families that’s why we can have I for I.” that care which makes what they have to do much easier. He is hoping that once they Parenting with build character he will introduce them to the NSBM Program –“No Sex Before Marriage Purpose begins Program.” This is a program he has also at Christian worked with before which teaches young Counselling Centre Above: The St Francis Choir and Joshua Robins perform at the All Boys Service. men the values of marriage and the impor- tance of waiting until marriage to have a By Canishka Alexander sexual encounter. Week One of Parenting With Purpose He sees the numbers growing rapidly began on October 4 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. as the interests expressed are great. He is at the Christian Counselling Centre with prepared to increase instructors as the num- Pastor Michael Johnson as the speaker for bers increase. Each group will have a maxi- mum of ten males. Please see Parenting Page 9 October 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section B Page 9 Church News

single parent, extended and blended fami- Abaco Women gathered will have to face and admonished them to Parenting From Page 8 lies. pray and nor get weary. Pastor Johnson went on to take a clos- for conference On Friday night, Minister Beverley the first session. Before he began with his er look at socialization, and how it has de- Archer from Abaco Youth Ministries was remarks, however, Margaret Smith, coun- fined who we are. Family, church, school By Samantha Evans the speaker. She spoke about Christians selor, explained the objectives and rules and peer groups were placed on the list of Under the theme “Prayer: The Chris- praying for God to handle their problems as of the group and gave a pre-test to assess socialization institutions. tians’ Weapon,” the women of Church of opposed to fighting problems in the flesh. where the participants are in their roles as Although parents learn the basics of God held their 11th Annual Abaco District She spoke about her experience with can- parents. parenting from the way they were raised as Women’s Conference. The conference be- cer and how the Lord restored her health Pastor Johnson’s presentation on Dif- children, he told them that it is important gan on Wednesday September 26 at 7 p.m. after the doctors told her that she had stage ferent Faces and Functions of Families was to not only be formed through our culture, and ended on Friday night September 28. three cancer. She stated how she prayed an interactive one as he encouraged ev- but by God’s Word. On opening night, the District President and reminded God of his promises to her. eryone to introduce themselves and share “God’s Word is the foundation for Lula Campbell gave the charge and outline It is through her declaring God’s their greatest strengths. He told them that socialization,” Pastor Johnson asserted. for the three nights. word, she explained, that her body was parenting is an ongoing process, and that The final point was on parental roles The night was spent praying and wor- healed and she can preach and work again. parents will always have a responsibility to and responsibilities. The sessions contin- shipping as the ladies prepared the church She told the ladies how shame and pride their children. ue with seven more fundamental classes for the messages that would be delivered kept her from accepting speaking engage- Next, participants listened to an ex- which include: Child Development Stages during this conference. On the second ments but God reminded her that He is cerpt taken from Dr. Tony Evans’ sermon and Nutrition; Communication with Your night the speaker was Minister Brenda her strength so she must not hide. She on the family. They learned that many is- Child; Promoting your Child’s Self-Es- Archer from Latter Rain Ministries. She stated that the conference is for kingdom sues stem from foundational problems. teem; Conflict Resolution and Forgive- spoke on the topic “Pray: The Church is women who want more than carnal living, With 50 percent of marriages ending in ness; Reinforcing Good Behaviour and at War.” She began by laying a solid foun- but Kingdom living. She told believers to divorce and 40 percent of children being Discipline; Preparing Your Child for and dation of the way Christian should act to- stop using the things God has blessed them raised in single parent homes, he said that Dealing with your Child’s School; and wards one another. Christians must serve with for negative such as the phone, their there is family chaos in our world. How- Money Management and Your Family’s with integrity, not be quick to give up on mouth, the Internet and the like. Finally, ever, as we know, the family cannot be Resources.” others and serve in the position God called she encouraged people to stop complaining sustained without fathers. The Parenting With Purpose program them to serve in. and start eating those destructive thoughts, Pastor Johnson said that God has an continues every Thursday until November She added that people must not be words, and deeds. Both nights ended with order for the family, and in Genesis Chap- 20 at the Christian Counselling Centre, and afraid to speak the truth in love. She en- prayer covering. ter 1, He established His authority over it is endorsed by the Dept. of Social Services. couraged believers to stop gossiping and by virtue of creating it. The cost is $15 per session for individuals change the way they communicate. She re- “Building a family starts with a foun- and $25 for couples. Parents who success- minded them that when they get angry they dation,” he emphasized. “Family is God’s fully complete the program will receive are to not sin. idea and whenever He has an idea, it’s certificates during a closing ceremony. For She told the believers that the church wonderful and beautiful. We pervert or more information, contact Margaret Smith of today is under attack so they must pray. change things to suit us.” Like at 367-6215. It will not take fancy building and clothes The different types of families were to deal with such a spiritual attack, she ex- The Abaconian addressed, and the participants looked at plained, but rather fervent prayer. Minister on Facebook or visit us the similarities and differences of nuclear, Benda stated that many people are stressed out with problems that they cannot pray @ nor sleep. She reminded them to trust God www.TheAbaconian.com like Peter did when he was imprisoned and rest. She reminded them that no matter how bad their problems are that God can still handle their problems. She told them about some of the challenges the church

Pastor Michael Johnson addressing parents at the Parenting With Purpose session on Oct. 4.

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Coach Wayde support the youth of Abaco by helping Adderley was proud to see how the basket- “our young men to do something with their ball tournament has grown over the years lives as far as furthering their education.” because of the number of local and national Charles “Softly” Robins, president of The teams involved. Bahamas Basketball Federation, will also There are 12 teams participating this be in attendance to assess the players and year representing schools like CC Sweet- examine the state of basketball on Abaco. ing Senior High School (the defending Gladstone “Moon” McPhee, a basketball Hugh Campbell Champions); R.M. Bailey giant and one of the best coaches of all High School (Former Hugh Campbell win- time in The Bahamas, will be among the ners); Anatol Rodgers High School; and most recognizable faces. St. Augustine’s College (SAC). “I’m looking forward to being around Because SAC is travelling with fe- basketball guys next weekend, discussing Above: Creters Bulldogs Pitcher Tyler Russell pitching to DNR players during the softball male players, Coach Adderley said a girls basketball, having fun, and hopefully open playoffs on Oct.5. division had to be added to accommodate doors for young men on Abaco,” Coach On the heels of the women were the score: 8-1. them. Along with their boys teams, S.C. Adderley envisioned. men’s playoff games between the Shiloh As witnessed, it has been a challeng- Bootle High School and Abaco Central Destroyers and New Vision. In the first ing season for many of the softball teams, High School will also enter their girls Championship games game, the Destroyers had a perfect game but more so for the DNR Sluggers whose teams as well as Agape Christian School as against their opponents winning 10 to 0. team was plagued with the loss of key play- the host team. begin for softball teams Then in the second game, New Vision suf- ers, which left them having to continuously “We’re looking forward to that be- By Canishka Alexander fered a devastating loss – only scoring four find replacements for the team. Neverthe- ing a new division,” Coach Adderley said The month of September and into Oc- runs, the Destroyers accumulated a whop- less, the team’s love for the sport com- in reference to the girls division, “and of tober saw a series of playoff and champion- ping 20 runs. In Game Three, the Destroy- bined with an unconquerable spirit kept course C. I. Gibson and Kevin Johnson are ship games for Abaco’s softball teams. On ers put a final beating on New Vision to them going. coming down. Everybody knows about the Sept. 21, the RJ Bonefish Runners faced advance to the championships with a score Following the team’s win, Pitcher history between he and I dating back over the F.E.S. Peacocks and beat them: 28-10. of 16-5. Tyler Russell commented that they were 20 years now; he is going to come out and The following night, the Runners beat the Meanwhile, DNR Sluggers were happy to come through with the win. help me and support me – just like I do Peacocks again with a score of 22-12. In left to face Creter’s Bulldogs. Although a “We have the Lord to thank; we put with his tournaments. their final playoff game, the Runners swept downpour of rain caused their first game our trust in Him through the start, and “We have a full slate of Top 10 teams the game against Peacocks to advance to to be canceled, the Bulldogs enjoyed a 7-0 we came through with it,” Russell said. here in the country of which we are a part the finals to play against the Lady Slug- game against DNR when they met again on “We’re hoping to do the same with the of the Top 10 finishing the year ranked gers, who took the lead with 12 wins and Oct. 3. Playing a double header that night, Shiloh Destroyers – take the championship seventh in the country, so we’re just look- two losses during the season. the Bulldogs garnered a second win after home and represent for The Bahamas.” ing forward to having a good, clean tour- scoring 10 runs while DNR score none. Championship games were scheduled On Oct.5, DNR had one more opportunity for Oct.8 for the Destroyers and Creter’s to stay in the running and advance to the Bulldogs; Oct. 9 for the Lady Sluggers and championships. Despite their best efforts RJ Bonefish Runners; and a double header and a homerun scored by Pitcher Thomas with the aforementioned men’s and wom- “Machine Gun” Kelly, the Bulldogs won en’s teams on Oct.11. the third in the best of five series. The

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The youth get involved. Right: The Rt. Hon. Perry Christie addresses the crowd at the Treasure Cay PLP rally. Above: young PLP supporters welcome the Prime Minister.

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Election From Page 11 fight to improve the lives of North Abaco’s stage on Oct. 6. He revealed that, if elect- youth. ed, Mr. Curry’s office would be in the new Ali McIntosh Mr. Curry was a caring man who had The Hon. Phillip “Brave” Davis Government Complex. He explained to the nothing but the best interests of the people spoke to the crowd visiting from Dundas crowd why he believed they should elect ready to serve at heart. and Murphy Town. He promised that the Curry, saying that “You can go to [Rt. The Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald said roads in Central Abaco would be as they Hon.] Hubert, or Gomez or Minnis; but By Timothy Roberts that the FNM party was “desperate and are in Cooper’s Town. He said the work they’ve got to call me.” As leader of the Bahamas Constitu- “dangerous.” He said North Abaco would would be done by Bahamians and to disre- The candidate for the Bahamas Con- tion Party (BCP) Ali McIntosh faces odds receive three new Pre-Schools over the gard the FNM’s claims that the budget only stitution Party has also kept in the race. not in her favor in the upcoming North next four years to accommodate the is- would cover sand and seal for the roads. S. Ali McIntosh has made several televi- Abaco by-election she remains steadfast in lands growth and that Mr. Curry would Mr. Curry spoke to the crowd and sion and radio appearances appealing to the her resolve to offer herself as a servant of be the Member of Parliament to oversee thanked them for their support. He said people of North Abaco. She says she can be the people while bringing a new vision and the expansion of scholarships and Baha- that he was “strengthened every day be- a voice for those who are not fully repre- representation to the people. mas Technical and Vocational Institution cause of your love.” sented by either the FNM or the PLP. She “I believe that I can offer a great deal courses on the island. He said Mr. Curry The Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. made her position known that she wants to to the people of North Abaco in terms of had a strong belief in education and would Perry Christie, was the last to take the move the country back to the values stated in the Constitution which indicates a clear presence of Christian morals that should Please see BCP Page 16 govern the country. Despite the lack of re- sources comparative to her FNM and PLP counterparts, Ms. McIntosh says she feels confident her message is getting across. Early voting for the election took place on October 8 in Cooper’s Town. The By-Election proper will be held on October 15. The October 15 by-election will feature three candidates. S. Ali McIntosh for the Bahamas Constitution Party. Renardo Curry for the Progressive Liberal Party and Greg Gomez for the Free National Movement. The weeks leading up to Oct. 15 have been filled with political gestur- ing, promises, accusations and attacks. The Abaconian reminds its readers that we are in this together. Vote your conscience. On October 16 remember we are all Aba- conians. Far left: Greg Gomez. Immediate left: Re- nardo Curry. Right: S. Ali McIntosh.

Bahamas Boxcart Association Presents our 14th Annual Big Hill Boxcart Derby November 24th 2012, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Hope Town, Abaco Food Drinks Shirts Raffle Music Displays Event Program VIP Section Transportation to/from Site Lots of Good Fun for the Family!!

Adult & Junior Classes Anyone Can Enter Racing Begins at Noon Food, drinks, T Shirts, other goodies on sale. There will be a raffle with lots of cool prizes. V.I.P. Section with shade & seating & a good view of the track. 2 bars, music, and Transportation to/from site. Attention Racers: Once again, Racers will be judged on Proceeds SHOWMANSHIP as well as fastest Downhill & Will be Directed Slalom times. That’s right……SHOWMANSHIP. Towards the Points will be awarded 1 – 10 for fastest Hope Town Downhill (gravity power only), 1 -10 for fastest Community Pool Slalom (less penalties) & 1 -10 for Fund SHOWMANSHIP. Costumes, skits, decorated boxcarts, exploding confetti displays, whatever you can think of. King of the Hill this year may To enter or for any further race or not be the fastest…We suggest American program Information You may require Soapbox Derby wheels for durability & speed & would like to establish a class for carts with this Please contact kind of wheel. Brakes are optional, helmets are Stafford Patterson at not! Trophies & prizes will be awarded shortly 242 366 0023 or

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Bahama Palm Shores Administrator for South Abaco, Joshua him all the files and he has already started stated that he is not provided with any Smith. Mr. Smith was welcomed by Jac- to work on our behalf,” Ms. Estevez told money to purchase anything here. Admin- home owners meet queline Estevez, local government repre- the audience. “He is working on all of our istrator Smith promised the residents that new Administrator for sentative for Bahama Palm Shores. Admin- concerns and whereas previous admin- whatever they need he will ask government istrator Smith stated that this was the first istrators have never had a response from for but he cannot promise they will get it. South Abaco function of its kind he had attended since the government, he received a response Following the Administrator’s intro- his arrival on Abaco and how pleased he straight away.” duction to the group everyone enjoyed a By Jennifer Hudson had been invited. Administrator Smith told the home- time of socializing and partaking of the Residents of Bahama Palm Shores In her introduction of Mr. Smith, Ms. owners that he had received word from scrumptious and plentiful potluck dinner. and guests from neighbouring settlements Estevez stated that she had spoken with government that in order for the area to A barbeque grille, supervised by Bahama enjoyed an evening of camaraderie on Oc- him earlier of the concerns of the home- become a public subdivision every lot must Palm Shores Fire Chief, Bruce Smith, was tober 6. The ‘Mix and Mingle’ was held owners of Bahama Palm Shores concern- be sold. If any lots remain unsold then the available for anyone who wanted to place in Bahama Palm Shores new Fire House ing their wishes for the neighbourhood subdivision remains the developer’s re- on it a succulent steak or any other meat and provided an opportunity for persons to which is currently still a private area to be sponsibility. “I will try to push this forward of their choice. It was agreed by everyone meet with the evening’s special guest, new taken over by government. “I have given and see what I can do,” stated Administra- that the evening had been most enjoyable tor Smith who also said that he would like and a great success and that it should defi- to visit each household to hear residents’ nitely be repeated. visions for their area. He also mentioned that the lack of Cable TV in the area needs addressing since the residents must have a Hog Hunting: satellite dish in order to watch television A Favourite Pastime and cannot receive any Bahamian chan- nels. ‘I want to hear what you have to say, on Abaco tell me what you need and I will pass it on By Jennifer Hudson to central government,” he promised. Hogs have been hunted on Abaco Chris Roberts commended the Ad- since time immemorial when the first set- ministrator for putting in reflectors on tlers relied on them as a good food staple. road curves on the Earnest Dean Highway. Christopher Columbus is reputed to have Administrator Smith responded by saying introduced wild hogs to the Caribbean. It that he has more and will complete the re- is recorded that before the 1950s when the mainder of the curves. Mr. Roberts then Owens Illinois logging company cut roads addressed the problem of potholes along into the bush there were countless hogs that same highway which he described roaming Abaco. Things were different as “getting pretty nasty”. Administrator then. Smith replied saying that, “Though some There were no good roads, no trucks holes have been patched, I am still waiting or guns to make it easier for the hog hunt- for more Perma Patch from government in Above: South Abaco Administrator Joshua Smith (standing, left) meets with residents of Nassau.” He was informed that the materi- Bahama Palm Shores. als can be purchased here on Abaco but Please see Hogs Page 16

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www.BahamasIslandHome.com Page 16 Section B The Abaconian October 15, 2012 Politics South Abaco When a hog comes along the hunters will ing and that without bringing in foreign Hogs From Page 15 BCP From Page 14 investors. “If we explore this to its fullest then shoot. The second method is to hunt potential we could have almost no unem- ers. One of the old timers who used to hunt with dogs. The hunting dogs are always community, governance and leadership ployment,” she said. in the 1940s and 50s described what it was eager to jump into the truck to go hunting. and I believe we can turn this community Believing that we need to work to- like back then. “We used to walk from When they first catch the scent of a hog the around,” she said. gether in order to take Abaco to the next Marsh Harbour on a track where the Ear- dogs will fly from the back of the truck and Ms. McIntosh believes there is great level, Ms. McIntosh says we need to see nest Dean highway is now over to 9 Mile follow its scent through the bush until they potential in Abaco where economic devel- each other as Abaconians and not by po- Post. We would then walk into the bush come upon the hog. The hunters follow the opment through farming and industry can litical colors. “My personality speaks to over rough terrain with our hunting dogs. sound of the barking dogs with guns at the be successfully utilized. bringing people together. I want to bring a Once the dogs got the scent of a hog and ready until they find the cornered hog. She said government needs to take the different approach to how we do commu- cornered it we would dash the hog down, “We usually hunt with about 3 to 5 or next step in making available seed money nity and we can lift each other up.” tie it up, put it on our head and carry it so people together but I always leave it to and equipment and extend the idea of co- Touching on the immigration prob- home. the guys to clean them,” declares Tiffany operatives. “To do this will empower the lem she said that it needs to be brought One person would carry each hog on who says that she really loves hog hunt- small farmer to really extend what he is under control. “If they are here and here his head and the hog was often fatter than ing. “I am not a tomboy, I love girly things doing,” she said. illegally, then we have to do what is legally the person. The hog would still be alive, but I also love all outdoor activities such as Ms. McIntosh would encourage a fo- right making sure they are sent where they upside down with its feet hanging down shooting, hunting and boating,” cus on science and technology especially are supposed to be. If you ought to be here in front and the body hanging down the Hog hunting is usually done in the relating to farming and processing and than we should ensure that you get the rel- back. It would be left tied up overnight and very early morning or at twilight. Not only “signify a true investment in achieving the evant status.” killed the next day by sticking a knife into is this cooler for the hunters and dogs but goal of being able to feed ourselves.” She noted that “we definitely have a its heart. A number three tin tub of boiling because the drafts allow for the scent of “We must go to the level that we gross problem here in Abaco – the govern- water would be at the ready to pour over the hogs to be caught on the dew of the make sure that every step in the develop- ment has to look at it and carry through the hog and clean off the hairs. It would shrubbery more easily. Also, the hogs are ment of the country that there is a way that what the rule of law states in order to fix then be sliced up, some of it sold and some nocturnal creatures. Tiffany says that they the government has organized so that peo- this problem.” She also spoke of the need of it given away. Since there were no only hunt with dogs in the winter as it is ple can prosper.” to create a policy that is fair across the fridges and freezers to keep the meat the too exhausting for the animals in the sum- She said the government ought to be board and across The Bahamas. “Deporta- rest would be boiled down into ham and mer. able to provide the infrastructure, market- tion should not be for those who only just hung up to preserve it for later.” Hogs/boars are much ‘wilder’ look- ing, distributing and export to assist the got here.” Sometimes the hunters would go in a ing than their relatives the domestic pig. farmer and looks forward to a day when Regarding education and the develop- boat from Marsh Harbour up to the area They have a very long snout with two we only import the things we cannot grow. ment of the youth Ms. McIntosh wants to where Treasure Cay is now then go ashore curved tusks which can be as long as 7 Ms. McIntosh said we need to begin invest in the future and not just five years. in a dinghy to hunt. On the return the dogs inches which are actually teeth and are using our own natural resources to supply She proposes to make continuing education and the hogs would be put in the dinghy deadly sharp. These have caused injury the products that we regularly use and stop available to all graduating students giving and taken back to the boat for the return to to many a hunting dog. Whereas domestic importing things grown or producible na- them the opportunity to expand their po- Marsh Harbour. “Hog hunting was more pigs are pinker in colour, wild hogs are tively. tential whether through college or technical of a sport then than it is nowadays when covered in grey and brown hairs which act She desires to see farming as a non- school training. guns are used,” stated this old time hunt- as a good camouflage. Wild hogs can aver- elective in schools, “because the Bible says “I have no problem standing alone er. Hunters back then certainly had to be age between 150 -200 pounds. While some if you don’t work you don’t eat.” She said until people hear and say that I am mak- strong to walk over nine miles carrying a are as small as 75 pounds, Tiffany says she would like to see the connection made ing sense, “ she said. “If you have two or- 200 pound hog on their head that she would not kill one that small, she at an early age that farming and fishing will ganizations that are political opposites and Hog hunting or wild boar hunting has would let it escape for more years of life. enable us to feed ourselves. they are doing the same thing and under always been a man’s sport but these days The hogs prefer areas of dense vegetation Ms. McIntosh also wants to explore every regime the people are still not being a few courageous women have now taken where they can hide and find shade. They Abaco’s feasibility in the tuna fishing mar- empowered, then we have to find a third it up. While some just go along with their have no sweat glands so wallow in mud ket believing it would be an economic boon option.” menfolk to keep them company and watch, holes during hot months. to have Bahamians fishing and processing Ms. McIntosh said that ultimately a few are actually hunting the hogs. One Wild boar is considered a delicacy by tuna in Abaco as it is a breakfast and lunch she is offering herself in service of people. such lady is Tiffany Sawyer who remem- many Bahamians. The meat, which doesn’t staple for many Bahamians. “My friends are the people; I’m working bers going along with her father, Wayne taste like its domestic counterpart, is nei- She believes we can take the island to for the people.” Russell, on his hog hunting trips since she ther gamy nor greasy. It is deemed a bit the next level just with fishing and farm- was seven or eight years old. She is now sweeter and noticeably firmer. It has one married to Andrew Sawyer who is an avid third less fat, fewer calories and less cho- hunter and so she feels that her foray into lesterol than domestic pork. The meat of hog hunting has been a natural progression the males has a stronger flavor than that and for the last six or seven years she has of the females and the most prized meat is actually hunted herself. She is now carry- that of a young female hog which has not ing on the family tradition which has been yet produced a litter. going on for generations. The meat can be cooked several ways, Tiffany explained that there are two the most popular seeming to be ‘soused.’ types of hog hunting. One is ‘watching’ Wild boar meat can be purchased at M & which involves the hunter sitting in an area R grocery store as Roderick Strachan is an such as by a water hole or where there are avid wild boar hunter or from Ricky Al- bushes where it is likely a hog will pass. bury on Forest Drive.

Above: Tiffany Sawyer with her hunting dogs preparing for a hunt. Hog hunting is a favourite passtime of some Abaconians. October 15, 2012 The Abaconian Section B Page 17 School & Youth News Police educate community on road safety

By Canishka Alexander abused by one or two of the kids since Regrettably, there is only one lone will benefit from counseling, job training With the recent opening of schools I came here,” Insp. Murphy disclosed. cyclist to cover Abaco’s school route. and others things that foster community all over The Bahamas, police officers are “They need to be warned about that, and Complicating the issue for motorists, too, involvement. keeping a keen eye on our children as it we will not be tolerating that. is insufficient signage to indicate school “This will eliminate the problem relates to road safety. “We will do our best from the traffic zones, and Insp. Murphy said they have with them being at home,” she confidently According to Inspector Mario Mur- standpoint to make sure the kids are safe contacted the appropriate government of- said. phy of the Marsh Harbour Police Depart- going to school and going home.” ficials regarding this issue. Another option to combat such chal- ment’s Road Traffic Division, drivers He said their main concern is the As if those challenges were not lenges is to have a collaborative effort are encouraged to exercise caution when Forest Drive strip because it is where enough, Insp. Murphy said there is an among teachers, students, parents and driving in school zones. There is a des- the two government schools are situated, issue with the overcrowding of school police. ignated speed limit of 15 mph during and the majority of the school population buses. “It is a collaborative effort. We school hours, which takes place between walks along that route. Insp. Murphy said “That will be addressed because a don’t have the manpower; we don’t have the morning hours of 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Don Mackay Blvd. is where most of the number of warnings have been given, so the resources to be along all the school and in the afternoon between 2:30 p.m. private schools are located, so with chil- these persons will find themselves before zones so we need everybody to play their to 4 p.m. dren being driven to those schools, there the courts,” he forewarned. part,” Insp. Murphy reiterated. “Motor- While drivers are asked to be on is not much of an issue in that location. Finally, Insp. Murphy addressed one ists slow down. We will aggressively try the lookout for children using pedestrian He acknowledged the challenge pre- more troubling issue. to cause these signs to be erected show- crossings, Insp. Murphy said that students sented by the incomplete sidewalk near “Children are fighting after school. ing the school zones, speed limits and pe- also have a part to play in ensuring their Abaco Central High School and the lack Expelled and suspended students join up destrian crossings – we will do that. We safety because many times they show a of pedestrian crossings, and said that they with the school population after school to don’t want our kids to get hurt or injured lack of concern for the roadway. are doing their best to share road safety cause trouble. Parents are asked to keep during school hours.” Therefore, parents are encouraged tips with the students. There is also a their children at home because they will During her remarks, Sgt. Smith once to speak to their children as well because challenge with posting an officer at each not be tolerated causing trouble.” again reminded parents whose children at- some students have been described as un- school; however, the Urban Renewal To combat the issue of after-school tend Central Abaco Primary School to re- cooperative and outright rude to officers. Team led by Sgt. 2483 Jocelyn Smith fights, Sgt. Smith said that the RENEW frain from parking in the middle median “A lot of the kids are very rude to does their best to visit various schools ev- program will offer an in-school suspen- in front of the school. the officers, and I have been verbally ery morning. sion for suspended students where they “For a kid to come to the gate, and run straight across the road heading to- ward the vehicle – it is dangerous,” she warned. Sgt. Smith suggested that parents park along the walls of the school or across the street and walk across to the school to collect their children. Moreover, she has had challenges with students standing at the roundabout by Dis We Style. “We pass and tell them to start head- ing up to the school, and they pretend to walk, and if you look in your rearview mirror they have stopped,” she said. “When you speak to them again, they have an attitude.”

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Or message us on Facebook for details. Page 18 Section B The Abaconian October 15, 2012 MINISTRY OF FINANCE THE REAL PROPERTY TAX ACT, (CHAPTER 375) Crime Report STATUTE LAW OF THE BAHAMAS Pursuant to Section 7(2) of the Real Property Tax Act, Chapter 375 Statute Law Possession of Dangerous of the residence of accused and discovered of The Bahamas (hereinafter the “Act”), as amended, the Chief Valuation Officer Drugs with Intent to Supply 14 pots containing marijuana plants, three hereby gives notice:- (3) .9mm bullet and one(1) .40 bullet. The (Suspect arrested & scene was processed and photographed by (a) that copies of the assessment list are available as required by subsection DC 2939 Edgecombe. (4) of Section 7 of the Act, and may be inspected at the Valuation charged) At 7:00pm on October 5, Officers Office or the Treasury, on or after 15th October, 2012 from the Central Detective Unit (New Stealing Providence and Abaco District) came in (b) that a Notice of Assessment addressed to each owner of property liable (Under Investigation) to tax under the Act is available at the Valuation Office, located at Char at M.H.P.S. with a male age 32 years of Dundas Town, Abaco, under arrest refer- At 11:00am on 4th October, 2012, a lotte House, Charlotte Street South and may be collected therefrom by 48 year old businessman resident of Trea- or on behalf of the owner of such property during normal working hours; ence to Possession of Dangerous Drugs with Intent to Supply. Officer arrested the sure Cay, Abaco, reported that sometime between 8:00pm on 3rd October, 2012 and (c) that pursuant to subsection (3) of Section 7 of the Act, upon the expiration of suspect in the area of the Big Tree locat- five (5) days after the publication of this notice, a Notice of Assessment shall ed Murphy Town where he was found in 10:00am on 4th October, 2012, some un- be deemed to have been served on every owner of property liable to tax un- Possession of three packages containing known person/s stole $1,580.00 cash from der the Act; marijuana. He was brought to M.H.P.S. his liquor store. where he was charged for the offence. He Investigation continues. (d) that without prejudice to the provision of subsection (3) of Section 7 of the is scheduled to attend Magistrate court at Act, the Chief Valuation Officer may at any time after the publication 10:00am on 8/10/12. Possession of Dangerous in the Gazette of this notice send by post, a Notice of Assessment addressed Drugs with Intent to Supply to any owner of property liable to tax under the Act; Possession Dangerous (Suspect arrested and (e) that pursuant to Section 11(1) of the Act, any person aggrieved by a notice of Drugs with Intent to Supply charged) assessment deemed to have been served under this Act may object thereto by (Arrest & Charged.) At 6:20pm on 3rd October, 2012, serving on the Chief Valuation Officer within thirty days At 7:30pm on 5th October, 2012, Officers from the Central Detective Unit after the date on which the notice of assessment is deemed to have Officers from the Central Detective Unit (New Providence and Abaco District) been served, a notice in writing of such objection stating the grounds (New Providence and Abaco District) came came in at M.H.P.S. with a 50 year old upon which he relies; in at M.H.P.S. with a 45 year old female male of the Mudd, Abaco, under arrest ref- of Marsh Harbour, a 39 year old female erence to Possession of Dangerous Drugs (f) that pursuant to Section 18 of the Act (but subject to provisions of Section with Intent to Supply. Officers conducted 12(3) of the Act) the tax in respect of property will be due and payable by the of Forest Drive and a 19 year old male of a search of the accused residence and dis- owners of property not later than sixty days after the date on which Forest Drive, Abaco, all under arrest ref- covered about 8.7 ounces of Marijuana. notice of assessment is deemed to have been served. Accordingly, it erence to Possession of Dangerous Drugs is the duty of each taxpayer to ensure that he receives a Notice of As- with Intent to Supply. Officers executed a Investigation continues. sessment* (Section 12(3) is reproduced below); search warrant on the premises located at Marsh Harbour and discovered six plastic Unlawful Sexual (g) that the exemption has been allowed for 2013 on those properties which have wraps containing marijuana (5 ounces) As been declared as owner-occupied residences, and have satisfied the condi- a result, all persons present were arrested. Intercourse tions under Section 3(ii) of the Real Property Tax (Amendment) Act of 2002. (Suspect arrested) However, the owners are by law required to disclose to the Chief Valuation Causing Harm At 2:00pm on 2nd October, 2012, a Officer any change in the circumstances of occupation which does not entitle local doctor c/o Marsh Harbour Govern- the property for the exemption allowed.*(Section 43 is reproduced below); (Arrest and Charged) ment Clinic reported that she examined a At 1:40pm on 1 October, 2012, a 13 years female of The Mudd, Abaco and 41 year old male of the Mudd, Abaco, (h) that in accordance with the Real Property Tax (Amendment) Act 2012, the discovered that she was pregnant. Police reported that sometime around 10:00pm maximum annual tax in respect of owner-occupied property is $50,000 per action requested on 30 September, 2012, while walking in annum; Suspect arrested The Mudd through a pathway to his resi- A 14 year old male was arrested ref- (i) persons receiving a Notice of Assessment and Demand Note for the first time dence, a man known to him hit him to the erence to this matter and admitted to the should, therefore, examine the columns marked “Tax payable for the year” head and robbed him of $500.00 cash and offence. Investigations continue. and“Tax for period______to______,” as it would indicate the amount due his Black Berry Cellular phone valued at for current and prior years; $150.00. Police action requested. Suspect arrested Assault of a Police Officer, (j) that if you are a Bahamian citizen/company and own improved property situ On 2 October, 2012, Officers from Resisting Arrest, ate in New Providence or a non-Bahamian citizen/company (less than 60 per the Central Detective Unit (New Provi- Disorderly Behaviour, cent of the shares beneficially owned by citizens of The Bahamas) and own dence and Abaco District) arrested the property situate in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and have never re- Obscene Languages and suspect a 45 year old male of The Mudd, ceived a Notice of Assessment and Demand Note, you are required Threats of Death Abaco reference to this matter. He was by Section 10 of the Act to make a declaration of your property not later than (Suspect arrested and 31st December, 2012. Declaration forms for this purpose are available online charged and released on $1,500.00 bail to at http://forms.bahamas.gov.bs or at the Valuation Section and should be re attend court on 10/9/12. Investigation con- charged) turned to the Valuation Section accompanied by documentary proof tinues. At 1:35am on 2nd October, 2012, of Bahamian citizenship and in the case of a Bahamian Company, a copy of an officer from the Central Detective Unit the Company’s latest annual statement of return. Possession of Unlicensed Abaco District came in at M.H.P.S. with Firearm and Drugs an 18 year old female of Central Pines, Section 12(3) is as follows:- Abaco, under arrest reference to Assault of (Arrest and Charged) a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Disor- “The Chief Valuation Officer shall dismiss any objection unless the whole of the tax At 5:45pm on 2nd October, 2012, derly Behaviour, Obscene Languages and payable under the Notice of Assessment shall have been deposited with him or for good Officers from the Central Detective Unit Threats of Death. She was arrested in the cause, the Chief Valuation Officer determines that the objector shall be relieved of the (New Providence and Abaco District) con- area of Marsh Harbour. During the arrest requirement of this subsection in whole or in part and is satisfied that the objector has ducted a search of a beige tri-plex located she resisted and threatened to kill the Offi- complied with any such determination which gives partial relief only.” Forest Drive. Officer recovered about two cer. The officer was able to subdue the ac- (2) ounces of marijuana and a black bag cused and brought her to M.H.P.S. where Section 43 is as follows:- containing a black and silver 9mm pistol. she was charged for the offences. As a result a 38 year old male of Forest (1) “Any owner who is granted an exemption under the provisions of Section Drive was arrested reference to this mat- 42(1)(f), by reason of the property qualifying as owner-occupied property, ter. Investigation continues. Possession of Drug shall where he is aware of any circumstances or facts which do Arrest & Resisting not entitle the property to the exemption disclose to the Chief Valuation Of- ficer those circumstances or facts; Cultivation & Possession of Arrest Ammunition (Suspect arrested) (2) Any owner who knowingly fails to comply with the requirements of subsec- (Suspect arrested and At 3:15pm on 1st October, 2012, tion (1) is guilty of an offense and liable on summary conviction to a fine of Officers from the Central Detective Unit one thousand dollars or to imprisonment for a term of three months charged) (New Providence and Abaco District) or to both such fine and imprisonment; and the court shall upon conviction At 6:30pm on 4th October, 2012, came in at M.H.P.S. with a 27 year old of an offender, in addition to any other penalty imposed, order the offender Insp. Adderley, Officers from the Cen- to pay to the Treasurer a sum equivalent to twice the amount of the tax which tral Detective Unit (New Providence and male of Marsh Harbour under arrested ref- would have been payable but for the exemption had the disclosure been made: Abaco District) came in at M.H.P.S. with erence to Possession of Dangerous Drugs, three suspects under arrest reference to namely Marijuana. The accused was ar- (3) No limitation as to the time within which proceeding may be brought for the Cultivation and Possession of Ammuni- rested at 3:00pm same date in the area of prosecution of a summary offense shall apply to proceedings under subsec- tion, ages 23 years, 17 years and 26 years Power line Road, Marsh Harbour where tion (2).” all of Central Pines, Abaco. Officer acting he was found in possession of Marijuana. on information, officers conducted a search Investigation continues. 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3. Bahamas ______Party 4. Doing this uses more muscles than smiling. 8. Magician's favourite word. 10. Move this to the right and it makes the number larger. 12. To sweat. 15. Free ______Movement 17. Exceedingly ugly or repulsive. 18. Collected for a campsite, the drier the better.

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1. Professional who deals with flowing currents and wires. 2. ______Day; Previously Columbus Day, now All-heroes. 5. Minister of Education has promised Abaco will received three of these over the next four year. 6. This was 75 cents cheaper on October 5. 7. Summer ______, a popular show on Abaco put on by James Catalyn. 9. "______and Loathing in Las Vegas" a book by Hunter S. Thompson. 11. Progressive ______Party 13. Good for a baloon but bad for money. 14. Lip colour, especially a conch's. 16. This Bahamian was the first black actor to win Academy Award.

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Across Down 3. MOON—Popular target for 1. INTERACT—A youth club howling. geared towards community service. 5. REFEREES—The NFL realized 2. EVEREST—The highest peak. the importance of these during the 4. RECEIPT—Received after a sale. 2012 season. 6. MONSTERS—Frankenstein, 9. CABINET—A type of meeting Wolf Man and Mummies. the PM has hinted at bringing to 7. BALLOT—You cast these but Abaco. you don’t reel in fish, unless that’s 11. CAREER—A path followed by the politician’s name. professionals. 8. PEPPERONI—A popular pizza 13. GOLDEN—_____ Gloves; a topping tournament in Nassau. 10. ALUMINUM—Used for soda 14. GEORGIE—Name of the manatee cans. wandering through Abaco. 12. CANNONS—Used on ships and 15. PATCH—Used to fill pot holes; a forts, make sure to keep the powder popular pirate accessory. dry. 16. DOUBLOON—A “piece of 16. DUNE—*This landform is col eight.” lapsing in Hope Town, creating a 17. BUTTONS—These keep your dangerous hazard. shirts closed; OR Something you 18. URCA—Abbreviation; Organiza push. tion tasked with regulating electronic 19. SPIRAL—Shape of our galaxy. communication in The Bahamas.

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As I think about the elephant I influence of those who were there even be- not listen to those knots on the log of life, Submitted by Whitney Bain recognize a connection between one of the fore them. those benchwarmers, and those Monday Can I be so presumptuous as to tell first powerful concepts in chapter 4. Dr. If fluent and coherent language was morning quarterbacks? What long-stand- you to think BIG or to even show someone Schwartz points to the advice from age-old possible with these primates and they were ing belief could we squash just because we how to think BIG? Really, I don’t have philosophers: ‘know thyself’. He men- asked why they were preventing these have the desire to do what it says we can’t? to do anything to cause someone to think tions that “most people interpret this say- new subjects from getting the reward they What are you pursuing? Go after it! What big nor do I have the power to just switch ing to mean know only thy negative self.” would not be able to tell you. They them- are you considering to do? Just do it! this on for you. The mind itself, left to He further states that “most self-eval- selves could not come up with a plausible Stop listening to what people say its powers of imagination; naturally tends uations consist of long lists of one’s faults, answer but could only say that it’s because can’t be done and do it! Our societies and to escape the confines of the physical body shortcomings and inadequacies” and “if someone before them stopped their for- neighborhoods can be better but it will take in which it finds itself, to travel to places we know only our negative characteristics, ward progress. The results of this study us to make it so. We can become smarter, far and beyond its physical address. The we’re in a mess and our value is small.” are so similar to human behavior. Many stronger, and braver; but it takes effort mind possesses that uncanny ability not to When presented with an open door of persons in our society want to think big on our part to make it so. The unfettered be boxed in. Like water, thought is fluid freedom, that elephant considers the door, but there are so many around them who mind is a powerful thing and unlocks pos- and moves when and where it wants. looks at the stake and chain and says within prevent them fearing some form of punish- sibilities for itself and all those around it. Have you ever recalled being asked to himself, I am too small, I am too weak; ment will spring upon them for trying or Will those with unfettered minds please think of one single thing, and nothing else; and so the door of freedom closes time and that they may even get the reward, thereby stand up and do something! for 60 seconds? More often than not you time again. How many opportunities have surpassing them. Dr. Schwartz leaves the reader to will find your mind drifting to some past you missed because you saw yourself as Quite often these persons who had contemplate these final words: event, reliving some memorable emotion too small, not smart enough, not possess- such great drive and determination soon “Grow BIG by thinking BIG!” or even travelling years into the future – all ing the right connections? Dr. Schwartz wilt under the deflating words and disap- in that short span of 60 seconds. Try it. mentions that “where success is concerned proving looks of those sedentary observers Don’t sell yourself short. Conquer So, I can’t tell someone how to think … people are measured by the size of their around them. Very soon no one is going the crime of self-deprecation. Concentrate BIG; they already have the hardware to do thinking”. As support to this first crucial for the reward, no one is trying and yet the on your assets. You are better than you it. The mind is a traveler and beckons the point of knowing thyself, Dr. Schwartz reward is so close. think you are. body to join it on its journeys. However, puts forth several key actions which help Use the big thinker’s vocabulary. despite such powerful hardware, many to reverse this negative self-perception; The bumble bee is a case study in Use big, bright, cheerful words. Use are resigned to just imagine and not act; A) Maintain positive mental images defiance. When one considers every- words that promise hope, victory, hap- as their capacity for action has been teth- in one’s mind thing about the bumble bee one comes to piness, pleasure; avoid words that create ered somehow and they restrict themselves B) Embrace a BIG thinker’s vocabu- the conclusion that it should not fly; but it unpleasant images of failure, defeat and for fear of ridicule, failure or experienc- lary and does! Observing it you would think that grief. ing some unpleasant result. As a baby el- C) See possibilities and not just reali- failure is a foregone conclusion in its case. Stretch your vision. See what can be, ephant is staked to the ground and shackled ties. Surely the bumble bee will break its wings not just what is. Practice adding value to with heavy manacles, its brain recalls that Several decades ago a famous sci- under the sheer weight of its body and things, to people and to yourself. it cannot move beyond where it is located; entific study was conducted on primate tumble uncontrollably to the ground with a Get the big view of your job, the next and so it stays put. That elephant grows behavior. The essence of the study was thunderous splat! But wait, the bumble bee grade level or your next business venture. up and becomes a powerful pachyderm but that monkeys were introduced to reward (a just floats effortlessly in the air, flapping its Think; really think your present job, grade now the handlers can restrict its movement bunch of bananas at the top of a pole); as wings in a graceful rhythm; with it flying is or business is important. Promotion to by limiting it to a much smaller stake and well as punishment (an indiscriminate elec- second nature. the next level depends mostly on how you often times a much weaker chain. The tric shock administered to some subjects Everyone looking on is saying that think towards your present job, grade or elephant, feeling the tug of the weak re- climbing the pole). Because punishment the bumble bee should not be able to fly; business. straint, stops because in its mind it cannot was introduced as individual subjects were but no one told the bumble bee. In its mind Think above trivial things. Focus get away and resigns itself to stay only in going for a reward this introduced fear it wants to fly and it does. All the laws of your attention on big objectives. Before the space where the rope or chain allows it into the group and those ones who had felt physics that are applied here are quashed getting involved in a petty matter, ask to go. The aim of this article, and indeed the shock held back anyone who was try- because the bumble bee defies it and suc- yourself, “Is it really important?” this column; is to remove that impression ing to go for the reward. Even when new ceeds against conventional wisdom. So, of restriction from the minds of those find- subjects were introduced into the study

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Pothole Party schooling and life, you would have known tween you and your marriage. Remem- what was going on, you’ll were invited bering your marriage bows the state “for Dear Editor, time and time again to join us on occa- better or for worse. In sickness or in An annual problem. . . .however, sions especially on Father’s day, you’ll health, until death do us part.” why not look at it as an opportunity for cancel out. The love and affection was To my deceased husband if loving the community to come together and have never shown to him in my 17 years of was wrong I don’t want to be right. a Pothole Fixing Party. PFP. After all, marriage. You were gone out of his life Rest In Peace those who drive the roads contribute in before I met him so I can’t see how you’ll Phillipa M. Rolle Curry some small way to the existence of the pot- and other family members can say I put holes. I am not thinking of replacing the a wedge between him and you. “Let the PLP, but rather men and young men with truth be told” You claim that you were Nothing for the Rest strong backs and hands to repair the pot- busy as a bank manager, having your own holes under the supervision of some one family to deal with and church. You claim of Us who knows about such things. . . . . and, that you were busy working in the Trea- when the work is done, the ladies might sury, your own family and church. Dear Editor, be disposed to provide some eats after- Pastor/Mr. Michael Lucian Curry Two and a half years ago I applied wards. In other words, a true community asked me to leave my job, to close my for a card to help me with my medication effort. AND. . . .a celebration of what business and to leave my home- Grand bills. Every month it is hard to keep up can be achieved when folk work together Bahama to move to Abaco with him in with a large amount of money for all of to achieve a common goal, one which will 2008. If there was a “marital stress” he my meds so I asked for help but I was just benefit the entire community. would have been happy to move back af- a white Bahamian so I got no help. Well, Come on, someone stand up and get it ter 40 years. He would have said Hun, that’s OK too. started! Way to go, Abaco! which was my nick mane to him, I’m go- Immigrants go in one week and the ing home and you remain in Freeport and next week they have it. I guess after all Barbara Lightbourn Brennan com on weekends when you can, but he they were given Marsh Harbour. It’s so Expatriate Bahamian who loves Ab- didn’t, he insisted that we move together. stink and it looks like the dump. Well, aco Being the loving obedient wife I packed nothing can be done? our belongings and accompanied my hus- These people in Government that is band. all they want to give to. I wonder how “Let the Truth Be Told” You said your father was not vic- many of them are sweet hearting with timized out of his job, well in 2007 the them. Nobody in government wants to do anything for anyone else. They can all kiss Clarification to the Bahamian peo- F.N.M. party used his victimization on where the sun don’t shine. ple, I Phillipa M. Rolle Curry was mar- the campaign trail as an example as we Martha Russell ried to Pastor Mr. Michael Lucian Curry discussed it as a family. from November 27th, 1994 to September You said your father did not have a 17th, 2010. We had a good marriage and heart attack and that it must have been in a good thing. “He died holding my hand my mind. Well after you saw that I, Ms. and kissed me good buy”. My parents Phillipa Curry, the wife of your father has taught me the value of “family, love and left jobs and took your father to The Rand endurance”. Hospital in Freeport, Princess Margaret, Doctors Hospital Nassau, Jackson Memo- Pastor, I’m disappointed in you? Heartfelt Thanks Pastor, are you the perfect “pastor, hus- rial Florida, Auskell Marsh Harbour and band, father, family and friends?” My Marsh Harbour Clinic between 2008 and 2010 and he was getting worst you then I had not planned to age---but it happened anyway! The magic age of 65 came doubly husband and I lived and fellowshipped quickly for me for 2 reasons--The most important reason was that I was having such an in your home many times, if there was said to me to let you take him to your ‘heart specialist friend’ in Florida, I asked incredible time teaching first at Amy Roberts School in Green Turtle Cay and then at some “marital stress” in my marriage you Hope Town School with the fantastic,excited students and wonderful,dedicated parents , never offered or gave counseling and you you why did you wait till I became like the” woman with the issue of blood,” you talented teachers ,hard working staff,and my supportive community ,the 35 years simply had so much opportunity to do so mainly flew. The second reason was that there was a 35 year long joke with all my students about because there was no need for it. Pas- said you forgot about him, because I was my age--so according to all my past and present students( and myself !)--I was only 35 tor the 16 year old daughter you claim doing such a good job. “Let the truth be when I was retired ! Your little white “stories” do catch up to you ! he, my late husband, asked to leave the told’. It was July 30th 2010 he, with 1 sis- house was such a lie. The 16 year old ter, an aunt her husband and cousin took What a ride those years were ! More exciting projects, programs, events,trips and achieve- then, when we got married, was nowhere his father to Palm West Heart Center, al- ments than anyone could possibly have imagined. My heart swelled with pride at students to be found in the house. You know she lowing me to have a break and to keep my growing up into responsible (my fav word !) adults and making their way successfully dropped out of private high school at the job because my boss was complaining, do age of 14 years old with a baby and was you not remember such occurrences? into the world-- I never wanted my career as Principal/Teacher to end ! But so it has and doing her own thing from then. We went Pastor M.L. Curry was admitted in now I am working in the Tourism industry and planning on joining students and guests looking for her to invite her to the wed- Palm West Hospital Heart Center on July in environmental activities here at the resort where I am working. ding and to purchase her outfit like the 21st, 2012, August 1st, 2010 He called way we did the other 3 children. me, he said “Mom, daddy say come”. I One of the best days of my life was the recent retirement party given for me by the PTA After 6 months of our marriage we asked him why, “he said daddy can’t be and Teachers of Hope Town School. The day was filled with laughter, tears, roasting and went on the streets looking for her and without you,” I said to him I have to ask toasting in the company of dear friends,relatives, colleagues, former students and present brought her baby home but she did not my boss and I need to wait until I get pay, students at school now.The planning committee of Lindsey McCoy, Pleasants Higgs, Erica want to be disciplined so she left home he said “ask them when you go to work Russell , Teachers and students outdid themselves to provide a perfect party. I will cherish again. After our 1st anniversary upon out tomorrow” I said yes I will, then he let the events of that day forever. I even went to school the following Monday so the students return home we continued to look for her. me talk to my husband I told him the same could sing their song to me again ! I was pleased that our Member of Parliament Mr. I found her 1 year later and enrolled her thing, he said “Hun I need you to come Edison Key and his wife Kathy were able to come as well as all of our Hope Town Coun- in College of the Bahamas. She dropped now I miss you I said you to sweetie but I cil members, Harold Malone, Don Cash and Donnie Carey and District Superintendent out of college with another baby then she have to wait until Friday when I get pay.” Lenora Black and officers . Colleagues came all the way from Sandy Point to Treasure Cay left the house and the rest his history. The I gave in my resignation on August and from all the cays and settlements between. I was thrilled to see so many people and same daughter who is now between 32 to 6th 2010 and join my husband and fam- spend time visiting and catching up ! Speeches were heartfelt, hilarious and touching and 34 years old is now in Freeport, been put ily in Florida in August 07th 2010, but I appreciated each and every one. Your gifts of the new iPad,gorgeous personal art and a side with a husband, 4 children and 1 the sad thing was, my step son had left the jewelery were dearly loved .Beautiful Harl Taylor purses from their creator ,who is already to return to his job/post. We re- grandchild so the brother can “campaign my sister at heart and the Androsia purse added to the generous gifts made by talented turned to Abaco on August 13th 2010. He embarrass and stress free”. The family is Bahamians. angry with me because I would not take and the Curry family if there was not a heart problem why take to the heart in- her in. If YOUR house and family is to So as I “graduate” from one phase of my life to another I want to let you all know how stitution? Your father was too intelligent goof for her and her family to be with much your friendship, love and support has meant to me for the past 35 years and how to want to have a stressful woman around why should I take her? I am still trying much I look forward to our continued contact and friendship for the next 35. Hope Town to recover from “daddy’s” pain and loss. him more than his family. You praised me and spoke highly of your father and my School is left in capable hands with Mr. Justin Higgs at the helm--its outstanding legacy is My great nephew you also had your assured to continue. 5 cents I never had marital stress where love for each other before now, but the my husband and I had to separate, can P.L.P. government spoke highly of him also, birds of a feather flock together!! I send heartfelt thanks for the wonderful party and to those who attended. God Bless you say the same for you and yours? each and every one of you! The two of you, if you were there To all women, stand by your man for your father like children who would when he has and when he doesn’t have, Candace M. Key show appreciation for good upbringing, don’t let anyone or anything come be- Page 22 Section B The Abaconian October 15, 2012 Dis’ and ‘Dat

Change Ministries and One customer who greatly benefitted tough and have been backed up for a while, was Dr. Sherilee Hunt, a taxi driver. but God is good because He’s using special Texaco partner for Gas “Change Ministries is just doing folks to bless us.” Buy Down marvelous like they’ve always done. I am On Oct.12, Change Ministries invit- proud of the ministry, and I know that they ed the community to join them at an event By Canishka Alexander are capable of continuing this,” Hunt said. called Party in the Backyard at Change Change Ministries International and “This is not the first time that Change Min- Ministries from 11 a.m. to midnight. The Texaco-Quality Star Auto Services Ltd. istries has moved mountains, and moved so event featured Junkanoo, Genesis, New organized a Gas Buy Down on Oct.5 to much in our community. Entry Band, and the CMI Praise and Wor- help lower the price of gas from 4 p.m. “I am proud of our pastor and his ship Team along with gospel artists like to 6 p.m. During the Gas Buy Down, 75 wife and his delegation and the ones who Ricardo Clarke and Monty G. Stalls were Above: Pastor Samuel Cornish directing cents was taken off of every gallon of gas are pulling together with him to do this be- set up to sell everything from clothing to traffic at Texaco. purchased. cause you know this is needed. Things are food and drinks. In celebration of the church’s 10-year anniversary, Pastor Samuel Cornish and First Lady Carmen Cornish were joined by members of their congregation who as- sisted with passing out flyers for their up- coming events while others cleaned wind- shields as customers filled up their tanks at the pumps. Although the scene was somewhat chaotic at times with vehicles entering and exiting the service station, Pastor Cornish said it was well worth it. “Anybody knows that the price of gas is really, really high at this time; what we did is knocked 75 cents off of every gallon of gas, so what everybody has been doing is filling up their cars,” Pastor Cornish ex- plained. “We just wanted to give back and do something for the community for the 10 years that we have been here.” Andrew Albury, owner of Texaco- Quality Star, said that 1,600 gallons of gas was purchased in the two-hour period. Initially set at $6.29 per gallon, custom- ers were able to enjoy the 75-cent discount honoured by Change Ministries, and pur- chase gas at $5.54. Albury appreciated the gesture by Change Ministries because the event goes along the lines of what Texaco had been planning to offer to its customers via monthly promotions. He added that the Gas Buy Down worked out even better than expected, and that traffic was backed up all the way to the traffic light based on the response. How- ever, he said that he would request the sup- Cartoon Courtesy of “Sip Sip.” port of the police the next time around in helping to ease the traffic congestion.

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