VOLUME 15, NUMBER 8, APRIL 15th, 2007 FNM holds North Abaco rally Hundreds turn out to hear party leader By Vernique Russell The atmosphere was electrifying as hun- dreds of energetic and enthusiastic support- ers of the Free National Movement gath- ered at Ingraham’s Park in Cooper’s Town for the FNM Mass Rally on April 13th. Sup- porters came from Moore’s Island in the South to Grand Cay in the North to hear what the FNM Leader and his team has planned for Abaco if elected on May 2nd. The anxiety and excitement that filled the air was taken to another level as plans were unveiled and darkness brought to light as speakers took the podium. Locals and guest speakers who took the podium ran down the line of achievements under the FNM administration during 1992- 2002. The issues of racism and prejudice was also addressed by Mr. Junior Roberts, who claimed that “the PLP has no place for white people and Conchy Joes in their party” and encouraged the supporters to vote them (the PLP) out. Jack Albury assured the North Abaco supporters and the entire Bahamas tuned in by airwaves and Internet streaming Ingraham Park in Cooper’s Town was the site of a FNM rally on April 13. The Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham told his supporters of his Please see Rally Page 2 plans for Abaco for the next five years if he is elected. Green Turtle Cay Heritage Anglican church is rededicated Festival will feature pirates By Jennifer Hudson val will be Pirates and we have several pro- “Heave ho, my hearties,” and get your- fessional pirates coming over from the United selves ready for a swashbuckling good time States. Anne Bonney will be portrayed by at the Green Turtle Cay Heritage Festival on Brandy Etheridge and Mary Read by Michelle May 4-6. This year you will need to be on the Murillo,” announced Heritage Committee watch out for pirates, especially the notorious Chairperson, Karen McIntosh. Anne Bonney and Mary Read. It is histori- Anne Bonney and Mary Read were the most cally recorded that these two ferocious pirates notorious of the infamous women pirates. spent time in The Bahamas and it is believed Anne Bonney was born in Ireland about the that they hung out in the waters of Black Sound end of the 1600s and her parents immigrated on Green Turtle Cay. For this reason they to America and settled on a plantation near have been “invited” back to the cay for the festivities. “This year the theme for the festi- Please see Festival Page 12 PLP holds prayer breakfast The Archbishop of the Anglican Church, the Most Rev. Drexel Wellington Gomez, rededicated the St. John the Baptist Anglican Church in Marsh Harbour on April 15 after the congregation completely reconstructed the building. By Jennifer Hudson and Caicos Islands. The Parish Church of St. John the Bap- The service began with a procession of tist was rededicated during a three-hour vestry members, members of the Angli- service full of great ceremonial splendour can Church men’s and women’s groups, on April 15th. Officiating was The Most band members and the Rector, Father Earl Rev. Drexel Wellington Gomez, CMG, Archbishop of the West Indies and Bishop Please see Church Page 10 of the Diocese of the Bahamas and Turks Renew your subscription before the expiration date shown in the label below. The Abaconian PRST STD 9945 NW 88th Ave US POSTAGE Medley, FL 33178 PAID The Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. Cynthia “Mother” Pratt, was the guest of honour Forward and Address Correction Permit #2438 MIAMI FL 331 at a Prayer Breakfast held by the PLP on April 15 to launch their campaign. On the left is Paul Bevans, PLP party official. On the right is PLP candidate for North Abaco, Mr. Fritz Bootle. In the background is Mr. Gary Sawyer, PLP candidate for South Abaco. See story on page 4. Page 2 The Abaconian April 15, 2007 Ingraham Outlines Goals for Next Term was introduced by Sen. Tommy Turnquest Rally From Page 1 and received by the entire team travelling These are projects for Abaco that Edison Key will win his seat by 500 along with him. In his speech Mr. Ingraham votes minimum. During his address to the firstly thanked the North Abaconian sup- Mr. Ingraham’s goals for Abaco include • Construct a new government clinic in crowd, Mr. Edison Key unveiled alleged porters for their faithful support over the the following: Green Turtle Cay contracts that were signed which would ben- last 30 years. He described them as the • Promote tourism developments in • Construct an all purpose sports efit a member of the present administration “wind beneath his wing,” reflecting that North Abaco complex for Abaco by some $6 million over a five-year period. North Abaconians supported him as a PLP • Construct an industrial park in Central • Construct a mini hospital He indicated that the discovery of those con- candidate, an Independent candidate and Abaco • Reopen Walker’s Cay tacts was the primary reason for his leaving under the FNM. He reminded the crowd of • Develop Phrase 2 of Central Pines • Provide BahamasAir service to the PLP administration of which he was a supporters that they are called back to na- Estates Treasure Cay part for 30 years. He described this admin- tional duty and they must stay the course • Create a new sub-division for Green • Build a bypass road around Cooper’s istration as “the most corrupt government and continue to support the FNM party. Turtle Cay and Grand Cay Town ever in Bahamian history and criminals who Speakers and guests for the Mass Rally • Construct a new airport in Marsh • Bulkhead Fox Town shore line deserve to be in Fox Hill Prison.” included Mrs. Terece Bethel, Mr. Charles Harbour and remodel the Treasure Cay • Provide cable service to Guana Cay After being entertained and encouraged Maynard, candidate for Golden Isles; Mrs. airport with air traffic controllers and Grand Cay by several speakers and performers, the time Elma Campbell, candidate for Elizabeth; • Construct all purpose gymnasiums in • Establish a Defence Force base on arrived to be informed by the party leader North and South Abaco Abaco Please see Rally Page 30 himself, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham, who • Construct a new government • Construct a craft market administration complex in Central • Establish vocational training center Abaco and Cooper’s Town • Upgrade the Treasure Cay airport • Construct a sea port/ port of entry in • Provide fresh water for Green Turtle Cooper’s Town • Stop the excavation of hills • Construct new primary schools in Fox • Post a nurse at Guana Cay Town, Green Turtle Cay and Cooper’s Town Mr. Ingraham named projects he’ll undertake Mr. Ingraham outlined what he and his • Review the fisheries regulations party intend to do for the island once • Expand loan guarantee for potential elected. The following projects are among business owners his goals for the country: • Give Bahamians access to Crown Land • Create a contributory pension for local for residential and commercial uses government employees • Introduce a youth in business program • Bring all underpaid government • Post office upgrade and modernization employees up to the minimum wage • Tax and license second home rentals Mr. Hubert Ingraham, FNM candidate for North Abaco was happy to be back in his home • Strengthen immigration, issuing • Establish seaside parks town of Cooper’s Town for an FNM rally on April 13. He was accompanied by his wife, documents to long term immigrants • Require construction to adhere to code Delores, right; daughter Kara next to her mother; and niece Nicolette Campbell by Mr. • Promote Bahamian-owned businesses • Guarantee access to beaches Ingraham. BAHAMAS ADDRESS A Joint Venture of P.O. Box AB 20737 Marsh Harbour Shipping Co. & United Abaco Shipping Co. 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