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MP Rickey Mackey on Stalled Projects and Dragging Issues in North Eleuthera Member of Parliament and representative for the North Eleuthera Constituency, Mr. Rickey Mackey, referred to by Prime Minister Hubert Minnis during his visit to Eleuthera in February 2020, P4 as a tenacious representative, continuously pushing for the completion of initiatives in the area - in an interview during the

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MP Discusses issues Continued from Page. 1 first week of March 2020 - before the COVID-19 pandemic, changed the daily reality of life on the island and in the country for the foreseeable short term future - spoke candidly about some of the projects and issues in North Eleuthera, that have been dragging along - including the new Water Plant, electricity challenges, the congested Harbour Island dock, as well as the over loaded North Eleuthera Airport.

With government supplied water flowing out of taps in North Eleuthera described as both salty and smelly by residents, MP Mackey offered an update on the current status of the new Plant, located in Lower Bogue, on the mainland of North Eleuthera, saying, “The Water Plant is complete. However, the issue right now is it requires two special transformers, and they are waiting now on BPL to requisition them. Once they are obtained and hooked up, they would then start to produce the water in North Eleuthera. We are anticipating it to be very soon, but because I have given so many dates, based on other person’s advice, I am not going to give a date. But I can tell you emphatically that the Plant is completed, and we have done some test runs, using the generators. We anticipate it will be very soon. I’ve reached out to BPL CEO, Mr. Heastie, who assured that he would provide them in the shortest possible time.”

December 2019, during one of the busiest weeks in Harbour Island for tourist arrivals, when the island was positively bursting at its seams with visitors, the lights went out. Not just for a few hours, but an outage that spanned several days, returning just in time to still hold the island’s biggest annual cultural show - Junkanoo - on Boxing Day. MP Mackey described the course of events that contributed to the prolonged outage as ‘the perfect storm’, explaining, “The night the power outage began - the weather was extremely bad, almost gale force winds and a lot of rain. BPL lost a couple of transformers in the vicinity of The Cove, which knocked out all of the power in the north. The barge that I own was coming across, and was also caught in the weather, and accidentally cut a couple of the cables that help to supply power in Harbour Island. What that did was expose the problems that BPL had not explained to the general public.

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bour Island in three forms. They generate power at the Plant (on island). There is a cable that comes across the ‘South Cut’ or the ‘Bottom Harbour’ area, and then there are the cables that come across the harbour from Three Islands. The necessary upgrades for the cable that is supposed to come across from Bottom Harbour had not been done. In fact, they are just now currently working on them. The two generators that were at the Power Plant on Harbour Island that were supposed to provide generation they were down. Hence, once the cables across the bay were severed - you had the perfect storm. That is why there was no power.

“I reached out to Mr. Heastie, with whom I have a good relationship on the following day, and that’s when I discovered that both generators were not working. We had discussions, and the following day, generators were delivered here to Harbour Island. It still took us another half day to get them installed and everything synchronized and up and running, and that took care of the problem. We still had one or two glitches after that, but the power has been stabilized since then.”

MP Mackey then described further his push to effect changes at both the Harbour Island Power Plant, and dock to separate commercial and passenger flows, in and out of the island, saying, “It is my wish and also the wish of BPL that the current Power Plant that is on Harbour Island be relocated to the mainland, and that would accommodate something that we are all looking to try and accomplish. That is to have a commercial dock in that location. Because this current dock here in Harbour Island that serves for both passenger and freight vessel traffic - we’ve outgrown this 20-30 years ago, and the scenes here on certain days are chaotic, to say the least. We believe that with a commercial dock being placed in the area where the current Power Plant is, would be an ideal thing for Harbour Island.

“In August of 2019, the government had agreed, and was about to sign a contract for the expansion of this same dock here on Harbour Island, to which I was bitterly against. Not just me, but an overwhelming number of people from Harbour Island, because we are of the view that is not something we P19

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Fragile Consumers Bahamas Development Bank

calls for increased investment in self-sufficiency, economic diversification and Bahamian empowerment.

The evolving COVID-19 pandemic is testing the resiliency of global systems. Prime Minister, The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis has cautioned Bahamians that there is no need for panic buying, as the country has sufficient supplies either in inventory or on order to last several months. Still, this crisis highlights the fragility of modern life in a country that produces very little of what it consumes. Further, dependence on a single industry leaves The Bahamas particularly vulnerable to economic shocks.

The interconnected world means

that no disease is truly distant. Climate change will generate more frequent and powerful storms, increase the salinity of our freshwater resources and ultimately pose significant threat to business as usual.

Self-sufficiency must be treated as a national security issue, and given the attention and investment required to make serious progress.

Firstly, without the ability to feed our population, we cannot consider ourselves to be a true sovereign nation. Although we cannot match the subsidies P41 that our American neigh-

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by Fire The residence of a 56-year-old man in Green Castle, South Eleuthera, was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon, March 21st, 2020.

According to police, they were contacted by an anonymous caller at the Rock Sound Police Station by telephone shortly after 5pm and reported that a house was on fire at the rear of Club 9000 within Green Castle, and requested Police assistance.

Officers from the Rock Sound Station, along with the South Eleuthera Emergency Partners (SEEP), as well as members of the community responded and attempted to extinguish the flames. Efforts, however, were unsuccessful in saving the home.

The 56-year-old homeowner reported leaving his residence on foot around 4:00pm, and upon his return about an hour later, he met his home on fire.

Investigations, said Police, are ongoing.

Members of the community in Green Castle pitched in to try and control the blaze.

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For the record COVID-19 forces extraordinary Inter- and intraNational Measures Visit www.EleutheraNews.com for additional post print updates.

Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, during a national address on Monday evening, March 23rd announced expanded emergency orders in response to the growing global COVID-19 pandemic.

Major changes in the daily reality of Bahamians, began shortly before mid-March, when the Bahamas Government began to discourage mass gatherings, announcing that permits would no longer be issued for public events, and on Sunday, March 15th, 2020, the Bahamas Government announced the first confirmed case of

COVID-19 within the country, which was a 61-year-old female resident of New Providence. See online article at (http://eleutheranews.com/?p=22039).

The Government also announced the closure of all schools within the country until April 14th, 2020.

Continuing to follow the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic across the world, the Bahamas Government then declared a set of Emergency Orders, which included an historic countrywide curfew from 9pm to 5am, which began on Friday evening, March 20th at 9pm - to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

On Monday, March 23, with four

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Financial measures necessary to ride-out Coronavirus

By Sir Ronald Sanders (The writer is Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the United States and the Organization of American States. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies at the University of London and at Massey College in the University of Toronto. The views expressed are entirely his own)

Regardless of the number of Coronavirus cases (COVID-19) that occur in the Caribbean, the economies of each of them, particularly those dependent on tourism, will suffer in the immediate to medium term.

Fear, and travel restrictions on persons living in countries with COVID-19, have already disrupted the global economy and supply chains for goods and services.

Indeed, every country in the world will be adversely affected economically even if any of them avoid a major public health emergency. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has already made an early forecast that its predicted 3.3% growth in 2020 will not occur. Optimistically, the Fund now expects growth below 2.9%.

Growth rates in the tourism-reliant countries have already declined. Many hotels have experienced cancellations over the immediate period and well into the next winter season. Of the world’s top twenty-five tourism dependent countries, nine are in the Caribbean.

In order of highest dependence, they are: British Virgin Islands, Aruba, The Bahamas, St Lucia, Belize, Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Jamaica.

With a reduction in the numbers of hotel guests and patrons of restaurants as well as the number of persons renting vehicles, earnings in the sector have dropped; jobs are being lost; and government revenues are declining.

The situation is worse for those Caribbean countries that also rely on cruise-ships as part of the overall contribution of tourism to the economy. The latest authoritative figures rank those countries in order of dependence

as: St. Kitts and Nevis at 5.9% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP); Antigua and Barbuda, 4.1%; Belize, 4.0%, St. Lucia, 3.9%; Bahamas 3.0%; Dominica, 3.0%; Grenada, 2.8%; and Barbados, 1.5%.

The U.S. State Department has been discouraging Cruise ship travel, warning U.S. citizens, particularly travellers with underlying health conditions, “not to travel by cruise ship”. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidance, cautioning travellers of “increased risk of infection of COVID-19 in a cruise ship environment.”

Fear of being quarantined on a cruise ship anywhere in the world has frightened potential passengers. Cruises to the Caribbean have been badly affected.

Stock values in Carnival Corp. is down 52.7% year-to-date; Royal Caribbean is down 61.3%, and Norwegian has fallen 65%.

Obviously, all the commercial businesses in the tourism sector in Caribbean countries will also face a reduction in their profits.

If the fear over COVID-19 persists and the quest for a vaccine is protracted, these businesses could fall into financial loss. In those circumstances, even more workers will be laid-off and their restricted spending will impact other sectors from which they buy goods and services.

Governments will be particularly hard-pressed because they will be deprived of revenues at a time when they are required to spend more money, much of it in foreign exchange, in their attempts to militate against COVID-19 which, despite best efforts, will enter their countries and could spread into community clusters as it has done elsewhere in the world.

Small Caribbean states do not have the considerable resources or economic and fiscal tools of rich North American and European countries that can be deployed by Treasury Departments and Central Banks. But, there are still come options available provided all sections of the society assume the mantle that “everyone is in this together”.

Measures to stop the incubation and spread of the virus, including good hygiene, meticulous handwashing, self-isolation, cancellation of events that attract large crowds – all of these are necessary. But steps will also have to be taken to help both persons who become unemployed and those self-employed persons who get ill with COVID-19 and are forced not to work for a minimum of 14 days.

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The banking sector could be enormously helpful in efforts to keep the economy buoyant by implementing several actions.

Among them: renegotiate payment terms for house mortgages and other property, particularly vehicles, for persons who are either temporarily laid-off or self-employed persons who cannot earn because of illness; bank fees and charges, which are higher in the Caribbean than in many other parts of the world could be reduced significantly; and interest rates on loans could also be decreased while COVID-19 affects economies.

Certainly, government debt to domestic banks should be renegotiated and the banks should agree to extend the repayment periods and reduce the interest rates while governments are compelled to increase spending to deal with the public health emergency that all Caribbean countries now face.

If, heaven forbid, Banks are unwilling to adopt such measures, which, ultimately, will be to their benefit by ensuring that loans don’t sour, and customers can continue to buy their services, then governments might have to resort to legislation to urge them in a sensible direction.

Trade Unions and other bargaining agents could also play an important part in the current crisis by putting into abeyance all demands for increased wages and payArticle Continued Page 13

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HOME IS WHERE YOU FEEL SAFE With COVID-19 sweeping the globe, I think the luckiest people right now are those who have homes in the Family islands.

A home has always been a place to seek refuge, but this takes on even more meaning now that millions of people around the globe are being urged to practice social distancing.

I am sure people under lock-down in densely populated cities are quite envious of island living where there’s a stretch of beach or shoreline for everyone to enjoy without piling up on top of each other.

For many, what were once major issues – power cuts and low water pressure – have been reduced to annoying inconveniences when viewed in the current global context.

So, while the world is in upheaval, Family Island residents, whether Bahamian or second homeowners, are able to unwind in a healthy and beautiful environment and sleep soundly at night.

In fact, you might say that investing in a home in the Family Islands has yielded an unexpected bonanza.

We all want to feel secure and cocooned from danger. This is especially true for people who may feel more vulnerable. The Family islands offer a sense of security.

where there are presently only 4 cases.

VID-19.

Like everyone else, real estate agents must juggle their job responsibilities with reasonable methods to protect buyers and sellers, themselves and their families.

In fact, our country has been a trail blazer in this regard, enacting stay-athome and social distancing measures along with business restrictions even ahead of the United States and the U.K. in attempt to stay ahead of the curve.

Thank goodness we live in the age of technology where we may communicate, negotiate and sign off on agreements while maintaining correct social distances.

Some practices, such as hosting open houses to expose just-listed homes to brokers and agents from other companies, will be put on hold.

However, modern technology enables agents to host virtual open houses and showings, employing three dimensional video to provide sweeping aerial imagery and views of every room of the home and outdoor space complete with floor plans.

And sophisticated online marketing platforms enable brokers to continue promoting properties without missing a beat.

Social distancing means no shaking hands and maintaining a distance of at least six feet with clients, but hey, it’s the new norm. Please forgive us for keeping the correct social distance. It’s to protect all of us. No offence intended.

Kudos to the Admin

The New Norm COVID-19 has changed traditional real estate methods, especially in Nassau

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The Bahamas government and our health team have been extremely proactive in reacting to the threat of CO-

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Continued from Page. 12 ment of arrears. Making such demands, at a time when both governments and the private sector face reduced income, would destabilize already unstable economies.

Governments might also have to consider placing a moratorium on repayment of foreign debts. The repayment of such debt requires foreign exchange, whose earning will be reduced by the decline in tourism. Further, existing foreign exchange reserves will dwindle as those reserves are used to continue to import goods and services for the society, including new spending on equipment and medicines to fight the coronavirus.

No reasonable international bank or foreign lending agency, including ExportImport banks of individual nations, could demand to be paid debts in full at a time of impossibility, when there is every possibility of debts being discharged in the future.

The spread of COVID-19 in North America and Europe, and the economic effect on the Caribbean region, once again demon-

strates the region’s vulnerability to external circumstances.

The need for a stronger, more resilient, more integrated region - at all levels including fiscal policies and financial strategies is emphasised by the vulnerability that COVID-19 has underscored, even though the virus itself hardly hit Caribbean shores.

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By Mike Lightbourn

Get the Facts Never compromise on safety. Follow the edict issued by the government and its agencies to make your home safe and protect your loved ones.

There’s a lot of misinformation being spread. Get the facts by visiting the Office of the Prime Minister or the Ministry of Health through the http://www. bahamas.gov.bs/ portal. Or visit them on Facebook.

Questions or comments?

Contact me at info@cbbahamas.com Mike Lightbourn is president of Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty.

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WAR on the Homefront: Overcoming Strife in Your Marriage

By Teri M. Bethel

from their minds.

Anyone can do good to people who are kind to them, but what about a misguided spouse who is emotionally or physically abusive? You know the kind you want to have a Dathan and Abiram experience. That’s when God told Moses to stand back, ‘He’s got this’— then the earth opened up and swallowed some of the rebellious Israelites in one gulp.

Behind the sugar coating, they present to the public some spouses are just plain mean. Regardless of the good you do, it’s never enough. When the consequences of their actions catch up with their abuse, however, they are usually quick to blame everyone, including God, for allowing it to happen. Taking responsibility for their actions seems the farthest thing

Knowing When to Speak and When Not To… One of the biggest challenges many people have when going through trials in their marriage is knowing when to speak, how to speak, and what to say when they speak. Often hurting couples just want to bloviate. Their lengthy thoughtless dialogs are mostly triggered by raw emotions that are not designed to restore a situation.

On the contrary, they speak words that were planned to inflict damage as though lashing out at their spouse lessens their pain.

There are times when your best approach is simply to be quiet, hold your tongue, and calm your nerves—even if you were wronged. You must learn to listen. Show your mate respect and ask that they do the same for you when you wish to share your perspective. Some of you are probably saying, “Not a day like it!” But if your intended outcome is for peace and restoration, you must be willing to listen and at times, be misunderstood. Your vindication will not come from arguing to prove your point. It will come from an irrefutable power if you have entrusted your marriage to God. How Far Should You Take It? This is not to say that you must or should sit back and accept the abuse of someone who is consistently violating you and the sanctity of your marriage. There are times when you must fight, but if you are wise, you will learn how to fight. I’m not referring to physical or emotional violence. That doesn’t serve a purpose no matter how much you think a good wallop on the side of your mate’s head would be the cure for whatever ails them.

What many people do when they encounter challenges in their marital relationship, is they consult their friends or family. Usually, the ones who themselves have not maintained a healthy relationship. The ones who often hold a grudge against your spouse for the last bucket load of indiscretions you shared about them. Fortunately, those who choose to have a relationship with their Creator have a manual called the Bible, which contains the keys to maintaining a successful marriage.

The best way to initially troubleshoot a marital problem is to pray and refer to your manual. If you need intervention, then you should consult an authorized dealer (pastor, priest, or counselor). Someone who has a relationship with the author of your manual and successful experience with the subject. At all costs, avoid the unauthorized bush mechanics that have no knowledge or experience with your issue.

When to Put Up Your Dukes When you are being assaulted from external sources sitting quietly or pretending the problem doesn’t exist is not going to help you. This is the time to put up your dukes; you know, take your stance and begin to fight. The fight that will bring victory, however, is spiritual in nature. Quite often, people going through challenges in their marriages believe that the issues will just fix themselves if they stay calm and keep quiet. More often than not, that makes a person bitter, not the problem better.

If your marriage is under attack, your fight is not with your spouse but the thing operating in and through your spouse to bring division. The Creator’s manual says that God has come to give you life, but the thief (the devil) has come to steal, kill and destroy your life—that includes your marriage. It’s the thief who is behind the ruckus in your relationship. Instead of you and your spouse joining forces to fight him, he usually has you turning on each other.

Does Unforgiveness Affect You in Any Way? One of the key elements in overcoming challenges in marriage is having a forgiving heart. Letting go of the past is the best way to embrace a healthy future. To continue to recite your spouse’s weaknesses will only open the door to unforgiveness and bitterness.

What about those who have embraced an embittered life? Dr. Karen Swartz is the director of the Mood Disorders Adult Consultation Clinic at The John Hopkins Hospital. She says that chronic anger can eventually result in physical changes to the body. Studies have shown that one’s heart rate, blood pressure, and immune response causes more harm to the person harboring resentment than to the offender. In the article Forgiveness: Your Health Depends on It, Dr. Swartz mentions

that this mindset increases the risk of depression and other diseases including diabetes. On the flip side, Dr. Swartz noted that forgiveness calmed stress levels and caused an improvement in health.

So what’s the balance? Is it ever beneficial to harbor resentment or embrace unforgiveness? As Dr. Swartz alluded, unforgiveness does more harm to the one holding the bitterness than the one to whom it is directed.

Considerations for the Way Ahead When challenges arise, which they will, perhaps you should consider what’s essential to revive your marriage. Be honest with yourself as you ponder the following questions: •

Is your ego more important than your relationship?

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Do you have to be right to be happy?

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Are you willing to work through the conflict issues in your marriage?

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Can you commit to treating your spouse with respect?

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Will you join your mate to find sustainable solutions to your problems?

• Can you embrace the good in your spouse rather than the things that annoy you?

• Are you prepared to speak highly of your spouse instead of backbiting them?

• Are you willing to stand together and fight for your relationship and not against each other?

If so, then the light you see at the end of the tunnel may not be a train after all.

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Teri M Bethel is a handbag designer, publisher and an author of relationship enrichment books and novels. Visit her website, www.BooksByBethel.com, or e-mail her at tbethel@booksbybethel.com.

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Covid19 forces changes Continued from Page. 11 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis expanded emergency measures inclusive of a 24 hour curfew, which began at 9am on Tuesday morning, March 24th. He also ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses, and all airports and seaports were also closed to visitor arrival traffic, in addition to more stringent social distancing measures. In his national address, given on Monday evening, March 23, the Prime Minister pointed to the high mortality rate being seen in more developed nations globally associated with the growing spread of the novel coronavirus, and hoped to be able to mitigate a similar situation in the Bahamas, where resources to cope are much smaller.

On Tuesday afternoon, March 24th, Minister of Health, Dr. Duane Sands with his team hosted a national press conference, announcing that the Bahamas had confirmed its fifth confirmed case of novel coronavirus. This fifth case presented on the island of Grand Bahama, with no history of travel or other exposure. Minister Sands gave an update on the government’s preparedness levels in Grand Bahama and other Family Islands, and exhorted Bahamians to follow the hygiene and social distancing guidelines recommended by the government to limit the spread of COVID-19.

(Follow www.EleutheraNews.com for current updates on the COVID-19 pandemic) Key parts of the Prime Minister’s March 23rd, 2020, National Address, which introduced a 24 hour curfew nationwide can be found below (The PM’s complete address can be found at http://eleutheranews.com/?p=22104): “My Fellow Bahamians and Residents: Good evening.

The COVID-19 virus and threat that the world and The Bahamas are facing is a matter of life and death. While most people who contract the virus will recover, many have died and many more will die around the world. More than fifteen thousand people have died around the world so far.

What is frightening is that we do not know how many people will suffer from the virus and how many will die. This virus is so serious and so potentially dangerous for some, that people are dying in large numbers in the richest, the most powerful and the more developed countries in the world. In the worst hit places they announce hundreds of deaths per day – with the highest toll so far being near 800 dead in one day in a country in Europe.

Those countries have more resources than The Bahamas. Yet, they are having the greatest difficulty fighting this virus. We cannot afford to let this deadly and dangerous virus spread widely in our country. If we do we will have many deaths. But let me tell you what we do

possess as a country, what we are doing and what we must do, together!

We have tried to act earlier and more decisively than a number of other countries. But, we should have no false sense of security. As Prime Minister, as a medical doctor and as a former Minister of Health, who has had to deal with deadly viruses before, I had to act decisively and quickly to protect the Bahamian people. During this crisis, we put in place emergency orders as soon as possible.

But now, we must do even more in order to save lives. We are in a race against time. So, tonight I am announcing additional extraordinary and emergency measures contained within a new and additional Emergency Order, entitled “Emergency Powers (COVID 19) (NO. 2) Order, 2020. These additional measures have been agreed to by the Leader of the Opposition, who I consulted with at the Office of the Prime Minister earlier today.

To ensure that the public understands what the Emergency Order entails and to answer questions, the Attorney General will appear on local talk shows. A representative from the Official Opposition is expected to do the same. We will keep you informed with the best information we have at the moment during what is a fast-moving and rapidly evolving battle. These new Emergency Powers and Regulations come into force at 9 am tomorrow March 24, 2020 and will expire on 31, March, 2020 at 9 am.

Let me emphasize that the Order that came into effect last week remains in effect. This new Order and the previous Order may be found at opmbahamas. com, which I encourage you to visit for information. I now advise you of a number of the new provisions and measures.

“A curfew is imposed every day for 24 hours except as provided [in the Orders] or may be approved by the Commissioner of Police.”

“In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID 19, every person shall remain confined to their place of residence (inclusive of their yard space) to avoid contact outside of their family except – (a.)Essential workers who report to work; (b.)Workers required to work under Order 5; (c.) For essential travel to doctor, grocery store, bank, pharmacy or to refuel; (d.)For outdoor exercise, whether alone or together with family members living under the same roof, not exceeding an hour and a half per day between the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. Provided that such person must ensure at all times to distance himself at least six feet (6ft.) from any such person.”

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Above: The Opening Day Ceremony for the EJBL brought together the four leagues participating in the 2020 Season on Eleuthera. Along with coaches and players, special guests, included, Clara Young with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, and ASP Frank Neely with the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

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Christmas Term Awardees Celebrated On Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 Central Eleuthera High School (CEHS) recognized their best and brightest junior and senior scholars during the 2019/2020 Christmas Term at an Awards Ceremony held on the grounds of the school, beginning at 9:30am.

Special Guest Speaker was Rev. Ricardo Burrows, who encouraged the student body to continue doing their very best in their studies. The tented school yard was filled with proud parents and other members of the Central Eleuthera community who came out to support the achieving students.

The size of the term’s honor roll, was unprecedented, and Principal Mrs. Marie Galanis expressed how proud she was of both the efforts of the students and the teachers, and commented on how strategies like the ‘rising stars’ initiative and targeted focus by the teaching staff on improving student performance seemed to be having a real impact at the school.

“This year, for December 2019, we had 87 students on the Honour Roll (3.0 GPA and above) - 15 of which are Principal’s List (3.5 GPA and above) students, so we are very, very proud, because every

semester the numbers are increasing. We are happy that they are buying into, the concept of improving their GPA’s, which shows that the average of the school can go up,” shared Mrs. Galanis.

She continued, “Right now we have 72% of our students at 2.0 GPA (C grade average) and above, and 27% at 3.0 GPA (B grade average) and above. So, we have almost a third of the school on the Honour Roll, and more than two thirds with a 2.0.

Also, to see our male students excelling, because we have 8 males on the Principal’s List, along with 7 females… It gives you a different culture, when the students are working at their potential, and also the intellectual capacity that they understand that they have - that they can make their improvements.

So, behaviour and everything improves. Also, for them to be confident that when they go into the job market, or on to further their education, they are on a level where they can compete with anyone in the world. So, I’m always proud to see the improvements of the children, but, also that the teachers have put forth the effort…

I’m more than proud!”

PRINCIPAL’S LIST (3.5-4.00 GPA) Grades 7-12 Equoia Gibson 3.91; Sharico Farquharson 3.82; Kyra Courtemarche 3.73; Torii Knowles 3.73; Vonzell Fox 3.73; Ricardo Belle 3.67; Ellis Culmer 3.64; Wallace Sineus Jr. 3.64; Neva Dorvelius 3.64; Terrinique Sands 3.64; Johnathan Randall 3.58; Medwick Rolle 3.55; Wayne Rolle 3.55; Nikita Deal 3.55; and Maliha Cooper 3.50.

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Junior School: Top Male - Ellis Culmer (8A - Principal’s List) - GPA 3.64; and Top Female - Kyra Courtemarche (8A - Principal’s List) - GPA 3.73.

Senior School: Top Male - Sharico Farquharson (11A - Principal’s List) - GPA 3.82; and Top Female - Equoia Gibson (12A - Principal’s List) - GPA 3.91.

HONOR ROLL (3.00-3.49 GPA) Junior School Alexandria Culmer, Tamar Denton, Hermane Exament, D’Sean Homer, Jade Ferguson, Andrielle Gardiner, Chervano Wood, Brady Sineus, Omarrion Dean,

Antoinae Allen, Faith Knowles, Britney Sineus, Jamaal Isaacs, Waldina Alcime, Kamia Darville, Devilus Delva, Lavaal Fernander, Ava Knowles,

Aretha Culmer, Amerie Fernander, Mia Smith, Rushae Stubbs, Jamara Armbrister, Mikalah Bethel, Neikeeleah Johnson, Benesha Mecidor, Asia Jonassaint,

Jarrelle Stubbs, Vanessa Joseph, Cameron Moss, Kethia Joseph, Stenesha Glinton, Orlandria Pinder, and Shanario Mitchell.

Senior School Jahzara Taylor, Philena Culmer, Valiyah Fernander, Kiara Ferguson, Elshauna Gibson, Caleb Bethel, Kyla Sands, Matthew Thompson, Trequan Hanna, Savannah Munroe,

Lonisha Rolle, Daniella Canigon, Andreon Gardiner, Tocarra Sands, Genesis Thompson, Enoch Rolle, Kamesha Carey, Roihyan Adderley, Samuel Hanna,

Jaheim Hunt, Shammah Thompson, Tanieca Elusnord, Rosemellie Clofa, Alia Albury, Jeff Meme, Sidria Thurston, Wayne Weinburger, Tyasha Johnson, Caelan Gaitor,

Daphny D’Haiti, Ki’ante Davis, Jermaine Ferguson, Judson Francis, Amirr Knowles, Shaun Sturrup, Fayth Darling, and Rolissa Maycock.

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Delightfully healthy treats were made available for Seniors during the Honouree Service.

Center: Honouree Rose Neely Green all smiles.

CEHS students who attained an Honor Roll grade point average standard for the 2019/2020 Christmas Term

PRINCIPAL’S LIST (3.5-4.00 GPA)

He’s not in the group photo but is also on the Principals List: Wayne Rolle. He is being awarded by Dist. Supt. Michael Culmer.

CEHS students who attained a Principal’s List grade point average standard for the 2019/2020 Christmas Term stand proudly with their Principal Mrs. Marie Galanis (front row far left), and special guest speaker Rev. Ricardo Burrows (front row far right).

(Back L-R): Sharico Farquharson, Equoia Gibson, Vonzell Fox, Ricardo Belle, Wallace Sineus Jr., Neva Dorvelius, Medwick Rolle (Front L-R) Principal Marie Galanis, Maliha Cooper, Ellis Culmer, Nikita Deal, Kyra Courtemarche, Torii Knowles, Terrinique Sands, and Johnathan Randall.

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RBPF opens booth at Princess Cay Before operations came to a grinding halt at Princess Cay during mid-March 2020, when Princess Cruises and a number of other players in the world cruise industry, suspended sailings for up to 60 days, in response to the evolving Coronovirus (COVID-19) pandemic, The Ministry of Tourism had actioned an initiative at the Craft Centre at Princess Cay in partnership with local government and local police, during the first week in March, which saw the addition of a manned Royal Bahamas Police booth at the location.

The key handover ceremony took place on Wednesday, March 4th at noon. Tourism Manager for the island of Eleuthera, Ms. Jacqueline Gibson commenting on the reasons for the initiative and the partnerships involved, shared, “It’s a port of call down there, with thousands and thousands of visitors coming, so, we wanted a police presence there. We got together with local government, under the leadership of Deputy Chief Councilor Daniel Smith and the Craft Association there, headed by George Bullard and J. ‘Princess’ Strachan. We decided that we would do this project as a community outreach in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism. So, we used one of the smaller vendor’s

Lo c a l booths, who obliged us. It’s not a big space, but it’s comfortable and serves the purpose, so that an officer can be there, with all of his necessities for law enforcement there.

He would not only oversee the Craft Center, but the entire operation of Princess Cruises out there. So, law and order is very important.

She continued, “On the social side, it’s a great photo opportunity for visitors…

At the opening, we had visitors there looking, who got to see what the RBPF emblem was and the Bahamas coat of arms was also there. So, I think it’s a great add to the site. While it is safe already, visitors can feel safer. The mere fact that an authoritative figure like the Police is there, on a regular basis, can make a difference.

“We are also doing some additional upgrades out there and at that time, the contractor, Mr. Whylly, jumpstarted renovations of that space. We are also going to put in brand new toilets as well. We presented Mr. Whylly with his check, and he started right away, working on proper restroom facilities. There is also another organization we are hoping to bring on board, so, we can get a grant to do some more work out there - the band stand needs attention, the Ministry is also doing repairs to the roof, as a portion of the booths out there are leaking. So, we want to get that sorted out. We are trying our best. We also want to see that our ven-

March/April, 2020 dors are properly trained, that they are uniformed, and can brand themselves for success, and enhance their economic position.

In answer to whether there were any specific concerns inspiring the move to put police presence in the area, Ms. Gibson responded, “For every destination there are concerns, even if you are safe.

There is always that window, that something can go wrong. We don’t want to just wait until something happens to take action. We want to put in preventative measures, so that should something brew, it won’t happen.”

The overall responsibilities of the police officer posted at the site, she added, was entirely up to the Chief Superintendent for the Eleuthera District, Stephen Adderley, who would assign their duties. “We just provided the space. When it comes to policing, they will determine what are the best action plans and avenues to make a difference. We want to make our contribution to ensure they are there. Of course we want it to be win-win for everyone, because it’s a partnership.”

On Monday, March 23rd, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, expanding a number of already stringent measures in place to combat the spread of the coronavirus in the country, announced the closure of all airports and seaports to visiting passenger traffic, adding another dimension to the halt in operations by the cruise industry announced earlier in March.

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MP discusses issues Continued from Page. 4 wanted, for numerous reasons. One of which is, all over the world - they are separating passenger traffic from freight/shipping traffic. We’ve done it in Nassau, we’ve done it in Abaco, we’ve done it in Grand Bahama.

Harbour Island, which is a unique little island, known worldwide for its beauty and its touristic applications. Why would we want to settle for something like that here? That’s not the case, we are not. No matter what the shipping companies tell you - that they will expedite the trailers off of the dock, and so on - that’s not going to happen. We would like to see this dock as a welcome center, and if that were to take place - when you come to Harbour Island, you wouldn’t be viewing these trailers and all sorts of freight piled up on the dock. That’s not what you want to see when you come to Harbour Island. So, we are still discussing that.”

“Eleuthera is one of the islands, which BPL have asked for RFP’s for Power Plants - ones that are energy efficient and also have a solar component. I’ve met with Mr. Heastie, and we’ve talked about a location which is most suitable, and we are having discussions in that vein to see that that happens. The land that we are looking at is government owned, crown land, which means that it is easily accessible. We will continue to have discussions, and hopefully we can see that executed in the short fall. In terms of the Power Plant, I feel good about it. I’ve had discussions with several companies that are in the power generation business, and they’ve indicated a keen interest. So, it’s just a matter of getting them to reach out, and do what is necessary in order for us to see that come to fruition. Unfortunately, the government doesn’t move just slowly - molasses doesn’t have anything on them,” said MP Mackey, with a wry smile.

He continued, “But, we’ve also generated a lot of interest from persons who would immediately invest in the commercial dock. In fact, a key principal, who at the time of our discussions was at Arawak Port he has since moved on and is now involved with the new port at downtown Nassau - he had assured that just a simple letter from the relevant authorities, and they would be more than willing to come in and put in the commercial dock as a business venture. I’ve also reached out to several other entities, who’ve expressed a keen interest, either as an

operator or to finance the project.

So, getting available finances to do this commercial dock project is not difficult. Attracting investment here is not the problem. Those are some of the things we are looking at, and moving closer to having them rectified.”

The North Eleuthera Airport, which has been discussed as a critical project needed to be completed to keep up with the growing demands in that market has been stalled, said MP Mackey, but two proposals for moving forward are now under consideration. “This is a very sore point for me. North Eleuthera Airport, has now become the second busiest airport in the Bahamas, by in large because of the devastation of Dorian, which basically took out Abaco and East End, Grand Bahama. As a result of that, we are now number two in terms of air arrivals. It is so sad to see passengers lined up on the outside of the building, literally in the hundreds because the building is so small and can’t accommodate the volume of passengers that pass through there.

It becomes even more disturbing when you have inclement weather and you have persons trying to hide from the rain. Thank God for the North Eleuthera Craft and Snack building, and the Sands’ building, and now the Aqua Loft, as they provide some additional seating, shelter and shade for the passengers frequenting the Airport facility.

“The land in that area around the airport is commonage land, which requires the commonage committee, or the commoners to sign off and agree to any acquisition. They have indicated their willingness to work with the government in reference to that. The difficulty becomes apparent with compensation, and I was informed that at last appraisal, the land was valued at more than $30 million. They want to be compensated, and they say that would go to the commoners. While I understand that there needs to be a level of compensation. I think there are different ways in which to look at it.

I see that if the government is able to effect a new $40 million airport for the area - what it does is elevate the level of economic activity in the area, which in and of itself is a benefit to the constituents and residents of North Eleuthera.

“I know the commonage committee had indicated that they are prepared to talk, but I don’t see at this time - and this is my personal view. I’m not speaking on behalf of the government on this. I don’t see

at this time a willingness to pay $30 million to acquire the land. I can tell you this. The government has made the decision to go ahead and acquire the land by compulsory acquisition. I guess that they will deal with compensation further down the road. But, the longer we stay haggling back and forth, we lose out on an opportunity to move now, and to be able to solidify ourselves in this market.

Because, at some point, Abaco is going to be rebuilt, and come back on stream.

In addition to that, the danger of us operating in the manner that we currently are, is that it will turn off persons - with the state of the current airport experience. So, there is the possibility of us losing clientele, because of the state of the airport.

“With the compulsory acquisition, the government can go ahead with the airport, however it negates the opportunity to do the airport with a Public Private Partnership or PPP. The reason for that is - if you are an investor - do you think you are going to invest $30-40 million in a project where the possibility of litigation exists? So, if the government acquires the land, the government will now have to find the $30-40 million to do the airport versus when they were trying to find investors to invest. This is why I gave them an alternate proposal - that is crown land that is directly west of the current airport, behind the agricultural packing house in Lower

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Bogue. There is sufficient land - we’ve walked it, we’ve checked it out - that can accommodate the new airport.

So, I am of the view to expedite, and still use private investor funds to go to that location. We are not going to lose anything, because, number one - we have to put in a new runway, and two - we still have to put in a new terminal building. So, we are not losing anything by relocating, and furthermore, we then can protect the entire surrounding area, to allow them to develop in a manner that is consistent with what we want to happen. Both of those proposals, I’m aware, went to Cabinet for approval, and it’s just a matter of which route the government is going to select.

“I know that too much time has been wasted, and we need to move quickly. This area is too valuable to stall on these very important issues - the airport, the dock, the relocation of BPL. They are too important. The fact that we have lost our number two and three financial streams, meaning Abaco and Grand Bahama - it only makes sense to move rapidly forward in order to increase the level of funding being raised here in North Eleuthera to offset what you’ve lost in those two other areas.

Not to do so, is almost in my mind, suicidal,” concluded MP Rickey Mackey.

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Highlight Judges Wowed, as Eleuthera Adjudications Kicked Off the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival

Above: Adrian Archer, Music adjudicator with the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival, at the Green Castle primary school, with fellow adjudicators.

ning at the Samuel Guy Pinder All Age School on Wednesday, February 26th, the festival adjudicators traveled all the way down the island, ending at the Green Castle primary school on Friday, February 28th.

“We went into Central Eleuthera High School amazing!,” said the festival’s Assistant Coordinator, commenting on some of the island’s performances.

“They actually do not have a music teacher. The teacher assisting there actually teaches Spanish, and we had from that school, about 25 pieces, and they walked away with merits and distinctions. It was amazing. The talent that is here in Eleuthera is refreshing, it’s unbelievable - with the amount of material, and the limited resources these kids are exposed to - it’s unbelievable.”

Above: Young 5th grader at Samuel Guy Pinder All Age School doing his best to impress the judges at the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival on the piano.

Melissa Allen-Maynard, with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, and Assistant Coordinator for the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival was in Eleuthera with a full cadre of professional adjudicators from Wednesday, February 26th, until Friday, February 28th.

The isle of freedom was the first island to showcase its’ talent within the performing arts for the National Arts Festival. Mrs. Allen Maynard was accompanied by Adrian Archer, Music Adjudicator; Mr. Lawrence Carroll, Dance Adjudicator; Jody Minnis, Art Adjudicator; Ms. Hepburn, Drama Adjudicator; Mr. Adams, Percussion Adjudicator; as well as Administrators for the National Arts Festival - Mr. Wendell Demeritte; and Ms. Regina Hamilton.

While in Eleuthera the group of adjudicators witnessed students’ work in art, dance, drama, music as well as percussion in both primary and high schools - judging students performances at approximately 12 schools on the island. Begin-

Adrian Archer, music adjudicator with the group, also lauded the talent seen, saying, “I did not know what to expect, and it has been the most amazing experience. This is actually just the first week - I have no idea how I’m going to make it through the rest of the festival. This was just the start, and some of the talent - so raw, so good! I wondered what would happen if they had three or four semesters of training. We were at Central Eleuthera High yesterday, and I was reduced to tears.

“I’m normally very analytical, but there was one gospel trio - that reduced the whole room to tears.

They were that good. Well blended.

Their articulation was perfect. I kept thinking I should press a cd to stop the recording, because it could not have been live voices. The children accompanying them were also so very good, and the children were so mannerly. Really, in addition to being just really good musicians, they were good hosts as kids, and it was a great experience. This has been great so far.”

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The principal asked that I enter something for the Arts Festival - one of my songs, so, I chose that one. We practiced, and practiced some more, and this is the result today.”

Wanting to find out more about schools that chose not to perform this year - adjudicators also visited other schools on island. “In addition to the schools who had prepared performances and works for us,” shared, Mrs. Allen-Maynard, “we also touched schools that were not a part of this year’s national festival, so, that we could encourage them to be a part in 2021. We popped in, as we wanted to understand why they didn’t participate, and what may have happened.

“We found that most of them not participating didn’t have music teachers, and other schools whose scheduling did not line up with our visit.

We let them know that, for example, if they were preparing for junkanoo, a junkanoo performance could also be adjudicated - as well as it’s elements of drumming, percussion, and dance.

We broke it down to them and explained to them that almost anything that they are doing - even performances for school assemblies - that choir, that choral speaking piece - could also be entered into the E. Clement Bethel National Arts Festival.”

Art adjudicator, Ms. Hebburn taking a look at work on display at CEHS with Art teacher, Ms. Cindy Burrows.

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PM Covid Continued from Page. 15 sential worker” includes essential officers of”: • The Royal Bahamas Police Force, • The Royal Bahamas Defence Force, • Fire Services, • the Department of Correctional Services, • the National insurance Board, • the Department of Social Services, • the Department of Environmental Health Services; • the Department of Immigration; • the Customs Department, • waste and sanitation companies; • any hospital, health care or medical facility.

Essential workers also include: essential officers of any water, electricity or other sector encompassing the provision of electronic communications including print and electronic media.

All of these essential workers should at all times carry personal identification.

Order 5 which I noted details the closure of businesses and the exceptions. This may be found at opmbahamas. com and includes workers exempted from the curfew for the purpose of work.

Further: “Every human establishment must – (a) Ensure that all customers and staff maintain physical distancing of no less than six feet (6 ft.) in or outside their business; (b) Determine the number of persons that may be permitted in the establishment at any one time by permitting one person for every thirty square feet of store space; (c) Within twenty-four hours of the commencement of this Order, place distance markers six feet apart, indicating where each customer must stand on a line at a check out point; (d) Within twenty-four hours of the commencement of this Order, place distance markers six feet apart on the outside of the establishment, indicating where customers must stand while waiting to enter the establishment.”

Let me note that supermarkets will be encouraged to designate a specific shopping time for seniors, from 9am to 11am daily. Owners will also be strongly encouraged to enforce physical distancing inside and outside their establishments.

“For the purposes of preventing, controlling and suppressing the spread of COVID-19, with immediate effect – (a) Except without prior written permission of the Competent Authority), all airports including private airports and

Art adjudicator, Ms. Hebburn looking at talented pieces at the Samuel Guy Pinder All Age School.

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fixed-base operations (FBOs) shall be closed to incoming international flights carrying any visitor; (b) All sea ports shall be closed to regional and international seafaring and private boating; and (c) “No visitor shall be permitted to enter and disembark for any reason including transmitting through The Bahamas.”

(2.) The restrictions do not apply to: (a) outgoing flights or ships, as the case may be; (b) cargo flights or cargo ships, as the case may be; (c) commercial courier flights; (d) emergency medical flights; (e) emergency flights approved by the Civil Aviation Authority.”

“No person shall offer for hire or seek to travel on any – (a) Mail boat, sailing inter island, except for transport of freight; or (b) Inter island private commercial sea transport, provided that the Competent Authority may vary any of the requirements [noted in this] Order.”

“The Fish Fry situated at Arawak Cay and other occasional markets throughout The Bahamas shall close.

“The Potters Cay Dock and every other dock throughout The Bahamas shall be closed to any commercial activity and sales of anything to the general public, including fish, conch or any such catch.”

I wish to note that, “All public beaches shall be closed.”

Additionally, “no person shall drive a vehicle on any public or private road for a purpose other than stated in Order 5 or 7” of the new Order.

“The Royal Bahamas Police Force shall have powers to stop any vehicle and inquire as to the purposes for which that vehicle is being utilized; and to arrest anyone found in violation of this restriction.” Vehicle includes a motor vehicle or motor bike.

Let me again note that this Order and the previous Emergency Order may be found at opmbahamas.com. Do not pay attention to sites and to social media messages which may contain false information and fake Orders. Look to reliable Government websites and information.

Fellow Bahamians and Residents: We are still learning about COVID- 19, which is an enemy to our lives and to our livelihoods. Like most health matters, prevention is one of our most important strategies. We must limit and prevent a greater spread of this virus. While the emergency orders are difficult for some, it is better to do what we need to do now, rather than paying a greater and heavier price later. ...Fellow Bahamians and Residents: We are facing a major health threat and a massive economic threat. I want to tell you about how we are responding, especially to help the most vulnerable in our society and those facing possible unemployment and other challenges. The National Insurance Board will be encouraged to engage hotel owners about the possibility of advancing NIB unemployment benefits on behalf of the Government. This would reduce the numbers having to physically go to NIB to collect payments. Hotel companies will be reimbursed by the Government. The Government will immediately enter into discussions with the Central Bank and the banking sector as to how they may assist Bahamians affected by COVID-19.

We will let you know the outcome of these discussions. I also wish to reemphasize what the Minister of Finance stated last week. The banks have reiterated their commitment to helping their clients through challenging times.

“They have advised that if individuals are experiencing financial difficulties during this period, that they should contact their banks to understand the options that are available to them, such as payment deferrals, credit limit increases, or other measures to offer temporary relief. As this issue

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Eleuthera’s “Road to Peace” Initiative

Community Walkabouts and more...

RBPF Press Officer, Supt. Shanta Knowles presenting on ‘Peace and Conflict’.

Rotarian Jacqueline Gibson, who leads Rotary Club of Eleuthera’s ‘Road to Peace’ initiative, shared some of the activities taken on by the local civic group during their observation of Rotary International’s ‘Peace and Conflict’ month, including a special presentation by the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF), flag raisings at select primary schools - designating them as ‘peace sites’, and a community Peace Walk.

The push to highlight peace began with the visit of Superintendent Shanta Knowles, Press Officer for the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) as well as Officer-In-Charge of the National Crime Prevention Office to the island, as the special guest speaker at the Rotary Club of Eleuthera on Thursday evening, February 20th, 2020.

Her talk with the audience of Rotary members, and interested community members, centered around ways in which conflict could be resolved, within communities, as well as within schools - and conflicts involving young people. As community leaders, Superintendent Knowles encouraged the audience to keep calm heads in situations where there were misunderstandings, and advocated finding ways to find compromise, with the aim of resolving the conflict without violence.

Key to successful conflict resolution, shared Supt.

Knowles, was careful listening, providing opportunities to meet the needs of all parties, and adequately addressing those interests for a satisfactory outcome for each party. She went on to discuss detailed methods and steps involved in mediating and intervening in conflicts for peaceful resolutions, and invited questions from the audience throughout her presentation.

Knowles, who also spoke of her roots in Eleuthera, having grown up in Wemyss Bight and Rock Sound, took the place of Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ismella Delancy, who was originally scheduled

Shaun Ingraham with the One Eleuthera Foundation, addressing the students at Emma Cooper Primary at ‘Peace Site’ flag raising.

to speak, but was unable to be there that evening.

Concluding her presentation, she emphasized, “It takes us, all of us, to intervene in these conflicts, whether they be in schools or within our communities, so that we can maintain the peace and tranquility on the island of Eleuthera.”

Club members, along with Superintendent of Education, Mr. Michael Culmer also visited a number of schools in Central Eleuthera, where Rotary youth clubs have been established, including: Emma E. Cooper Primary, Emily G. Petty Primary, P. A. Gibson Primary and Central Eleuthera High School - during the final week in Febru-

ary, where they promoted the concept of peace at the school level by raising Peace flags, sponsored by the One Eleuthera Foundation, denoting the schools as Peace sites.

Working along with the ‘World Citizen’ organization, and its’ president elect, Lisa Krupp, the flag kits also included plaques erected at the schools outlining five peace points.

“Eleuthera is the first island in the Bahamas to establish International Peace Sites,” commented president Krupp, who was present at the school flag raisings. “We believe that peace requires action, and with our five peace actions - if we make the effort to

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Lisa Krupp, with ‘World Citizen’ talking with the kids at Emma Cooper primary about five peace actions.

Emma Cooper primary and several other schools in Central Eleuthera were designated as ‘Peace Sites’.

practice them throughout our life and share them with other people - we know there will be a big difference in the world.” The peace actions outlined on the erected plaques read: (Seek peace within yourself and others; Reach out in service; Protect the environment; Respect diversity; and Be a responsible citizen of the world).

A symbolic community peace walk was also organized, which took place on Saturday, February 22nd. The route, which took participants Raising the ‘World Citizen’ Peace flag.

Audience at Rotary’s weekly meeting listening in as Supt. Knowles presents on Peace and Conflict.

from the Police headquarters at Worker’s House in Governor’s Harbour to the grounds of the Ministry of Tourism offices, highlighted Rotary’s partnership with the RBPF in promoting peace and harmony within the Eleuthera community. The event attracted a small, but energetic group of people, including Police Officers, other government officers and professionals, as well as Defence Force Commander Tellis Bethel, during his visit to the island.

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2020 Hope Ball: New Venue, Bigger Success The 7th Annual Hope Ball fundraiser, an almost filled-to-capacity event this year, hosted by the Eleuthera Branch of the Cancer Society at the Worker’s House Hall in Governor’s Harbour on Saturday, March 14th, 2020 was, “a phenomenal success,” said organizers, due to a number of key elements, all coming together to maximize funds raised in the effort to assist people struggling with cancer in Eleuthera.

It was a night of glamour and elegance, with the Worker’s Hall transformed into a fabulous ball room - a design feat achieved once again by Mrs. Glenda Albury-Laroda of ‘Epic Flavors’, who donated her talent to the Society.

Special guest master of ceremonies was well-known, “Sawyer Boy” from New Providence, who, kept the gilded audience entertained and engaged, making them feel welcomed and appreciated. Support and recognition were also given to the many survivors who came out, and representatives from the Cancer Society of the Bahamas (CSOB) made a special trip to support and encourage the efforts of the Eleuthera Society.

President of the Cancer Society of Eleuthera at the end of the evening expressed her delight at the event’s success, saying , “I am very pleased. This is the first time we’ve moved The Hope Ball from the Cancer Society facility.

We moved it because of space, and felt that we could sell more tickets, and we were almost full here tonight. The community support was phenomenal. This year, it was a little easier to garner that support. So, I think people are now realizing what we are doing and the reasons why, and new people came on board in support of us this year as well.”

Susan Culmer, the local Society’s treasurer highlighted the importance of the signature fundraiser, explaining, “We’ve actually seen some increases in the number of persons with cancer seeking assistance, so, the needs are greater… This was an exciting year for us. We changed our venue, and as a result we’ve had excellent support, especially from the corporate society. We had about 150 people here tonight, so, we did well. Our previous venue at P32

Beautiful smiles and gorgeous ensembles at the 2020 Hope Ball, all for the worthy cause of supporting those fighting the disease of cancer throughout Eleuthera.

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The Kemp family of Current Island brought everybody out to celebrate and support the work of the Eleuthera Cancer Society.

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Dressed to impress, and all smiles at the 2020 Hope Ball, hosted this year at the Workers House hall - generous supporters of the Eleuthera Cancer Society’s work in the upcoming year, as they assist those struggling with the disease.

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2020 All Eleuthera High School Track and Field Gov’t Schools from North, Central & South - compete over two days The All Eleuthera High School Track and Field Championships 2020 which were held on Thursday and Friday, March 5th and 6th this year, saw five of the island’s high schools competing for bragging rights as the best team of athletes within the Eleuthera District; including Samuel Guy Pinder All Age (SGPAAS), Preston H. Albury High School (PHAHS), Harbour Island All Age (HIAAS), North Eleuthera High School (NEHS), and Central Eleuthera High School (CEHS).

The two-day event, representing the entire Eleuthera District was split into two hosting locations this year, allowing schools in the south, and schools in the north to effectively split transportation costs, and give participating athletes a broader island experience. The Eleuthera School district, which was split into the South Eleuthera district, and the Central and North Eleuthera district in 2017, saw a reunification as one Eleuthera district, as of the beginning of the 2019/2020 school year -

allowing once again an All-Eleuthera Track Meet, which had been interrupted and fractured during the administrative split.

North Eleuthera High School (NEHS) was the venue on Thursday, with the bulk of field events taking place on this day-one of competition, and several of the distance races featured on NEHS’s 200 meter track.

Friday, which was hosted at the customary 400 meter track in Rock Sound at Preston H. Albury High (PHAHS), saw some field events,

and the remaining middle and short distance races, as well as the exciting relay events, which climaxed with much excitement as the final races of day-two of the Championships.

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Jatinda Butler (PA) Juvens Jonassaint (HI) Nehemiah Joseph (SW) Brandon Wallace(CE)

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Bettesha Sands 4 (SW) Hannah Nottage 5 (CE)

Pre-start moment Andrea James 2 (HI) (U15F)

Shania Heastie 1st in the 400m U15F

B. Sands & S. Cash fight for 3rd(U15F)

400m U13F 1. Alicia Rolle (CE) 2. Antanol Pinder(NE) 3. Jayda Burrows (PA)

400m U13M 1. Denero Connolly (CE) 2. Denzel Bell(SW) 3. Cameron Pinder (NE) 4. Karmello Brown(PA) 400m U15M 1. Javens Jonnassaint (HI) 2. Jayden Knowles (SW) 3. Xavier Gonzalez (CE) 4. Jason Edgecombe(NE) 5. Nathan Sweeting (PA)

400m U20M 1. Olrick Elusnord (CE) 2. Toby Pinder (SW) 3. Nathan (PA) 4. Richardson Pierre (NE)

Shontavia Cash 3 (PA) (U15F)

Mr. Butler instructs young runners , before their races.

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U17 F 400m Winner, Vernae Neilly

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CEHS headed out in a close third at the beginning of the second leg and held that position throughout

PHAHS headed out second on the 2nd leg.

SPGAA leadoff by Diamond Roberts (left in the Team Photo below) took the initial lead and the team was relentless throughout. Here Jara Russell headed out on the third leg with PHAHS and NEHS in the background.

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PHAHS (Stallions), held 2nd after the fist and through the second leg with a gutsy run by consistent HS performer Carlissa Seymour against strong competition.

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NEHS’s Otia Kemp headed out fourth on the 2nd leg.

Otia Kemp after a gruelling run took NEHS from 4th after the first leg to within a stride of PHAHS in second, and well ahead of CEHS. This impetus paved the way to the silver medal thereon

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Competition lags and the fight for gold is all over at this point, as Ms. Boute sets out on the final leg for SGPAA

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me and Jara Russell pose at the end of their race. Winners !

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NEHS final runner gives the thumbs up as she awaits her teammate

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Hope Ball 2020 Continued from Page. 26 the Cancer Society Wellness Center had a capacity of 120, and over the past several years the Ball’s crowd started getting a little smaller. So, I’m not sure if people were getting tired of the venue, or figured it was too tight, but we would like to commend the Royal Bahamas Police Force for allowing us to use this larger hall. Our biggest challenge would have been having to pay for this venue, and because we got it at no cost, we’ve now added to the bottom line of funds raised for the continued work this year of the Cancer Society of Eleuthera. Now we just have to continue to push, so, that when persons are in need, we can assist them.”

Eleutherans came out in force to support the Cancer Society’s Hope Ball 2020, dressed in their finest, contributing to the work of the Eleuthera branch for the upcoming year, as they assist those struggling with the disease.

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All smiles as couples, families, colleagues and friends enjoyed fancy food and elegant fun at the 2020 Hope Ball, all for the worthy cause of assisting cancer survivors on the island.

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PM Covid Continued from Page. 21 progresses, the banks have stated their intent to offer more tailored products and services to persons who financially are negatively impacted by the economic effects of COVID-19.”

“Further, the government is committing $20 million in short term loan support to Bahamian small businesses impacted by the current COVID-19 situation … Eligibility would include confirming that the business has been in existence for over 1 year, a commitment to retain most of the existing staff complement, and a plan to utilize the proceeds of the loan to ensure business continuity.

“Under the Accelerate Youth Apprenticeship Programme, we will expand and accelerate training opportunities in the construction trade to support rebuilding efforts in Grand Bahama. The Ministry of Works will reprioritize capital projects to increase the number of quickly deployable small-scale capital works to boost small business activity. The Government will [also] accelerate the approvals process for all domestic and foreign capital investment projects currently in the pipeline.”

Dear Fellow-Bahamians, Residents and Friends of The Bahamas: We will win this battle through courage, through generosity of spirit and

with a resilience, that no hurricane, no virus, no economic threat and no enemy can defeat. Our God reigns. We will win this battle with His grace and His guidance.

And when this battle is won, let us pray to the God of New Beginnings to help to heal our land and to help us to rise again. Thank you and good evening.”

-Up to print time the hardest hit country outside of the original epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China was the European country of Italy, which surpassed 6,000 deaths on March 24th, 2020. Worldwide confirmed cases of COVID-19, as of March 24th, stood at more than 400,000, and worldwide deaths stood at more than 18,000.

Information Links on the COVID-19 Pandemic World Health Organization (WHO): (https://www.who.int/) Bahamas Government: (https://opm.gov.bs/) (opmbahamas.com) Live worldwide COVID-19 pandemic data: (https://www.worldometers.info/ coronavirus/#countries)

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Trash or Waste?

By: Andrew L. Burrows

Foam, Plastic, Glass, Paper, Steel, Aluminum! They make up the bulk of the materials that we use today to hold and store our foods, notions, liquids, and an endless list of other items we have. But for all the conveniences these things provide us, there is another issue we must consider and it is what do we do with all of the empty items once used.

There was a time when our town dump was well able to cope with the regular volume of trash, but that is now history, the dump sites today are severely stressed.

First and foremost, there is no national format for the design and location of dump sites. The local district or town dumps are not handled in any consistent order, and is open and unsupervised. Trash is simply dumped at the most convenient location, and if that is at the entrance, then so-be-it!

We have long professed and proclaimed our love for this beautiful home we call The Bahamas, and especially our island of Eleuthera. But our ways of expressing our love is very strange.

We simply ignore what we and others are doing by pretending not to see the

ever present paper, bottles, cans and every other form of trash on our streets. We can always blame the government for the condition of the dump site or the litter on the street, because it is collecting taxes from us and is responsible for maintaining the dump and cleaning the streets. Experience to date has proven that there is more to the story; we are not holding ourselves accountable to ourselves. We are the guilty ones, and no one should be coming behind us to pick up what we drop or throw on the side of the road.

There have been all kinds of efforts made by individuals and groups to clear our streets and beaches of the never ending cycle of trash and litter, but there is still the need for a lasting solution to the problem, because the problem is not the litter, the problem is US! Instead of bending down and picking up what has dropped, we proudly ignore the fact and pretend it was someone else who may have responsibility for causing litter to be where it is.

One thing our COLONIAL past has instilled in us is that we do not own the environment around us.

You may have a Title Deed to the property, but the resources above, on, or below it belongs to them. It is no wonder we walk the streets but never behave like owners! We also have become totally reliant on

At present we do not know the solution to our problem. So we will continue to import into this country all of the many junk products that quickly add to our waste problem and hopefully create more jobs for more immigrants from other countries, because our little darlings can’t be seen getting their hands soiled, picking up what they dropped or allowed to be blown around by the wind.

Have you noticed the number of vehicles on this island? The strange thing is, about a third of them are permanently parked, not used because they are irreparable and there is no system of disposal.

It is useless holding on to a vehicle that parts can no longer be found to repair them, and as long as they sit, they are only further deteriorating.

Our Lord Jesus told the story of a man who starts to build a house but did not take time to calculate the cost of the project; He said that man will be the object of scorn by his neighbors because he could not

Reports are printed to keep the public informed of the incidents of crime that are reported within our communities. All reports are to be treated as allegations only.

Search Reference to Dangerous Drugs/ Illegal Firearms - At about 11:35am on Tuesday 17th March, 2020, the a police crew came in at the G.H.P.S. with two adult females of Savannah Sound, Eleuthera, , where a search was conducted of their persons by a W/Cpl. A search was also conducted of their vehicle. Both searches ended with negative results.

They left G.H.P.S. in their vehicle. All was in order at the time.

VEHICLE FIRE - On Sunday, March 15th, 2020, sometime around 5:00pm, an adult female, of Queen’s Highway, Bannerman Town, Eleuthera, contacted the Rock Sound Police Station and informed that two tourists were presently at her residence reporting that their rental

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imported labor, and have demonstrated to our children that someone else will come behind and collect what they drop or leave sitting where it was used. Where is our love of country? We are ashamed to be seen picking up our own waste!

God have mercy if it is someone else’s trash!

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vehicle was on fire at the Millers Plantation, Bannerman Town. Police assistance requested.

A PC visited the scene and reported that while in the Bannerman Town community he saw and spoke with an American couple who stated that on Tuesday, March 12th, 2020, they came to Eleuthera on Pineapple Air via the North Eleuthera Airport and are staying at a house between Governor’s Harbour and James Cistern, Eleuthera. The man stated that he rented a black Nissan Lafesta, from a Car Rental Company at the North Eleuthera Airport and went to Millers Plantation after same was recommended. The man further stated that while there, as they were exiting the mentioned vehicle, he observed smoke coming from under the carriage followed by fire and, as a result, he and his wife ran to the nearby residences in the Bannerman Town Community in search of water and to get assistance to out the fire.

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finish what he started. We also are the object of scorn because we boast of the natural beauty of this island, but the one thing that degrades that beauty is our trash! It may come as a surprise to you, but many of the things we import contains more packaging than goods.

What do we do with all that trash? …… may be the answer is ‘blowing in the wind’.

Humans were created to ‘maintain’ the Earth, not pollute it!

Upon returning to the vehicle, they discovered that it was completely destroyed along with her international passport, his international driver’s license and other personal items. The PC reported visiting the scene which was through a grassy track road which lead to a stone structure and a sign that reads Millars Plantation where he observed a four door sedan vehicle which appeared to have been destroyed by fire and was still burning. The vehicle was pointed in an eastern direction. He conducted a check of the interior of the vehicle and surrounding areas for any signs of persons, animals or property with negative results.

Sometime around 8:42pm, police contacted an adult male and updated him in reference to the incident involving the vehicle and instructed him to produce the insurance certificate, rental contract and other documents for the vehicle. Sometime around 9:06pm, police contacted the male and informed him to have the vehicle removed from the scene. He agreed to make the necessary arrangements.

Hit and Run Accident: On Saturday 14th March 2020 at 4:30pm a nurse C/O Gregory Town Clinic contacted the

Governors Harbour Police Station and reported that persons brought a male into the clinic that was struck off his bicycle on Queen’s Highway in the area of Pineapple Hills Gregory Town. Police assistance requested. Police conducted inquiries at the Gregory Town Clinic where they saw and Spoke to an adult male of Pineapple Hill Gregory Town who had injuries to the body. He reported that sometime after 3pm he was riding his bike south on Queens Highway when an unknown vehicle hit him from behind knocking him off his bike. He believes he was unconscious for a short time however when he regained consciousness he made his way home and persons assisted him to the clinic where he received medical assistance. The driver involved in this incident did not stop. Investigations are ongoing.

Arrest reference to Shop Breaking & Stealing: At 8:35 a.m. Tuesday March 10th 2020, a police crew brought suspect an adult female of Savannah Sound Eleuthera, to the GHPS under arrest and reported that at about 6:55 am on the 10-03-2020, she was arrested while at her residence in reference to shop breaking and stealing and receiving.

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Continued from Page. 35 Arrest reference to Possession Dangerous Drugs: At 8:35 a.m.

Tuesday March 10th 2020, a police crew came in at the GHPS with an adult male, of Tarpum Bay Eleuthera, under arrest and reported that he was arrested at 9:31 am in the area of the home coming sight in Savannah Sound in reference to possession of Dangerous Drugs.

Arrest reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs: At 9:20 am on Tuesday 10th March 2020, a police crew came in at the Governor’s Harbour Police Station with an adult male of Queen’s Highway Palmetto Point, Eleuthera. A Sgt. reported arresting and cautioning the suspect at 9:30am while in the area of Dry Hill Road. Palmetto Point, in reference to Dangerous Drugs, House breaking, and Stealing.

House Breaking Report: At 9:30 am on Tuesday 10th March 2020, an adult female of Queens Highway Palmetto Point and the care taker of vacation home on Banks Road Governor’s Harbour reported to the Governor’s Harbour Police Station that some guest staying at the residence reported to her that sometime around 5:30am 10/03/2020 their home was broken into by a male who ran out the residence after being discovered. Police Action requested.

Arrest reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs: At 10:15 am on Tuesday 10th March 2020, a police crew came in at the Governor’s Harbour Police Station with an adult male suspect of Governors Harbour, Eleuthera. A Cpl. reported arresting and cautioning the suspect at 10;00am while on Parliament Street Cupid’s Cay Governors Harbour, in reference to Dangerous Drugs after a small quantity of suspected marijuana was found on his person. The suspect was interviewed and was subsequently charged and released on bail with one surety to appear before the magistrate court.

House Breaking and Stealing Report: At 10:40 am on Tuesday 10th March 2020, an American female c/o a vacation house on Banks Road Governor’s Harbour reported to the Governor’s Harbour Police Station that sometime between the hours of 5:00pm on Monday 09/03/2020 and 10:30am Tuesday March 10th 2020 some unknown person/s broke and entered her vacation rental home and stole a total of $800.00 cash from her and a family member. Police Action requested.

Arrest reference to Shop Breaking & Stealing: At 10:45 am on Tuesday 10th March 2020, an adult male of Savannah Sound Eleuthera, came to the of

Governor’s Harbour Police Station and was placed under arrest by a Cpl. in reference to House Breaking /Shop Breaking, Stealing and a Stolen Vehicle.

Arrest reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs with Intent to Supply & Shop Breaking and Stealing: At 3:05 pm on Tuesday 10th March 2020, a police crew in at the Governor’s Harbour Police Station with suspects an adult male, of Black Wood, Eleuthera, and an adult female of Savannah Sound, Eleuthera, in reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs and shop Breaking and Stealing. A Sgt. reported arresting and cautioning them both at 1:48pm while in Blackwood North Eleuthera.

Threats Of Death Report:On Monday 9th March, 2020 at about 9:50am an adult male of Queen’s Highway James Cistern, Eleuthera came into the Governor’s Harbour Police Station and reported that on Saturday 7th March, 2020 sometime after 11:00pm while sitting in front of his residence a man he knows approached him with a shotgun pointed at his face and threatened to kill him, putting him in fear for his life. Police action is requested.

Arrest reference to Stealing: At 7:00pm Monday March 9th 2020, a police crew came in at the Governor’s Harbour Police Station with an adult male suspect of Princess Street Hatchet Bay Eleuthera, under arrest in reference to Stealing - a complaint made on 07/03/2020.

House-Breaking report: At about 9:30 am on Sunday, 8th March, 2020, an adult male contacted the Governor’s Harbour Police Station via telephone and reported that sometime between 11:30pm and 8:00am, some unknown person(s) break and entered his rental home located at Wykee Estates Governors Harbour through a front screen door, searched and stole $500.00 cash which was on the kitchen counter in a wallet, Police Action Requested.

At about 9:40am on same date, police, saw and spoke to the complainant, who reported that between the times mentioned he and his family retired to bed leaving his wallet on the kitchen counter and when he woke up he discovered that the cash was not in his wallet. He checked other areas where he may have left the money with negative results. Investigations are ongoing.

Stolen Vehicle Recovered: On Saturday 7th March 2020, sometime around 8:50am an adult male of Tarpum Bay contacted the Rock Sound Police Station via telephone and reported that he had receive information from his nephew that his black vehicle which he had reported stolen on 29.2.20 was found on Queen’s highway near by Windermere Island - Police Assistance requested.Police visited the location on Queen’s Highway about 3/4 mile south of Windermere Island where the vehicle fitting the description of a reported stolen vehicle was found with extensive damages about the entire vehicle. It appeared to have collided into several trees. Checks were made of the area and surroundings area of bushes to locate any injured persons with

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negative results. The scene was processed and the vehicle towed to RSPS. Shopbreaking report: On Saturday 7th March 2020, sometime around 10:10am an adult male of Rock Sound came into the Rock Sound Police Station and reported that, he was informed by his father that it appeared as if some unknown person (s) had shattered a lower glass window on the northern side of his store located on Queens Highway, Rock Sound. He further stated that the culprits gained access through the window and stole three racks of Nautica and Tommy Hilfiger shirts pants and Jacket value at 8,000.00 dollars and (4)four pairs of men shoes value at five hundred dollars 500.00.Police Assistance requested. Police visited and processed the scene.

Arrest reference to House Breaking and Stealing: On Friday 6th March, 2020 sometime around 7:10am a police crew came in at the Governor’s Harbour Police Station with an adult male of South Palmetto Point under arrest and reported that he was arrested and cautioned at 6:56am while in the area of Sea View Drive South Palmetto Point in reference to House Breaking and Stealing. He appeared to be in good health.

On Monday 6th March, 2020 at about 11:30am police conducted a search warrant on the residence of the suspect located in South Palmetto Point.

Arrest reference to House Breaking and Stealing: On Friday 6th March, 2020 sometime around 9:40am the crew of police came in at the Governor’s Harbour Police Station with a young adult male of Betsy Village in reference to House Breaking and Stealing, a matter that was reported by a business owner on the 26th February, 2020 at 7:36am. Police conducted a record of interview under caution with the suspect while in custody at the Governor’s Harbour Police Station. He was later finger printed and released pending further investigations.

BREACH OF IMMIGRATION ACT: At about 12:15pm on Tuesday 3rd March 2020. Grade 2 Immigration officers were in at the G.H.P.S with five suspected illegal immigrants, under arrest, and reported they were arrested at a local Resort between 6:55am -7:30am. All appeared to be in good health House Breaking: At 2:13pm on Monday 3rd March, 2020 an American male, contacted the Governor’s Harbour Police Station via telephone and reported that some unknown person/s broke and entered his place of residence and stole a Samsung tablet power cable, Police action Requested. Police visited and processed the scene. Investigations are ongoing.

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female of a house on Banks Road Palmetto and USA Came into the Police Station and reported that sometime around between 7:00pm and 8:30pm pm on Monday 2nd March 2020 some Unknown person/s entered their rental home an stole four hundred dollars in US and BSD ($400.00) denominations and a pair of sunglasses name brand Oakley’s flax purple or Metallic blue have black handle and a neon yellow inscriptions on the area above the lenses Police Assistance requested. Police visited and processed the scene. Investigations are ongoing.

Lost Sailing Vessel Reported (Information Only): On Monday 2nd March 2020 at 10:12am an adult male of Queen’s Highway Governor’s Harbour reported to the Governor’s Harbour Police Station that sometime after 12:00pm on Sunday the 1st of March 2020, while in waters off Coco Di Mama Resort Governor’s Harbour, he overturned in his 18ft red & white Hobbie Cat Galeaway sailing Catamaran called “Top Cat”. As a result of sea and wind conditions he was unable to overturn same, leaving it partially submerged in water. On Monday 02/03/2020 sometime around 8:00am, he returned to the beach and discovered that his vessel had drifted away. The vessel was not insured and he is reporting same for informational purposes only.

House Breaking Stealing Threats of Death and Assault Report: On Sunday 1st March 2020 sometime around 5:30am an adult female of South Palmetto Point contacted the GHPS and reported that an unknown male broke into her residence and threatened to kill her. She was able to fight him off, however he stole a black Samsung A20 cell phone # 823-9468 value at 189.00. Police Action was requested.

Attempted House Breaking: On Sunday 1st March, 2020 sometime around an adult female of South Palmetto Point, contacted the governor’s Harbour Police station and reported that some unknown person(s) attempted to break into her apartment by cutting the screen on the front northern facing window. Police action requested.

STOLEN VEHICLE REPORT: On Saturday, February 29th, 2020, sometime around 1:45pm, an adult male, of Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera, came into the Rock Sound Police Station and reported that his black 2000 Nissan Sentra, valued at $1,000 has been removed from the property of his neighbor, by unknown person/s. The vehicle was last seen on Friday, February 28th, 2020, at about 2:00pm. Same was locked and secured. The vehicle also contained a variety of construction tools including a skill saw, drills and grinders valued at $2,000. Police action requested in this matter.

On Sunday, March 01st, 2020, the car owner contacted the Rock Sound Police

Crime News Station by telephone and reported that he received certain information that his stolen Nissan Sentra was seen traveling north on Saturday, February 29th, 2020, sometime around 4:00am.

Possession of D/Drugs: At about 12:50pm on Wednesday February 26th 2020 a police crew came in at the G.H.P.S with (1) a young adult male of South Beach and Eastern Bay James Cistern Eleuthera under arrest and reported that he was arrested at about 12:18pm while in the area North of Governor’s Harbour Airport in reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs.

Operation Inform and Enforce Report: On Tuesday 25th February 2020 between the hours of 12:05pm and 2:40pm a police crew conducted Operation Inform and enforce in the area of Governor’s Harbour Cupid’s Cay Palmetto Point and the Bank’s Road resulted in the following: Drug Search Report: Police came into the Governor’s Harbour Police Station and reported that sometime around 12:00pm while on Mobile Patrol in the area of Cupids Cay officers spotted a male acting suspiciously upon seeing the marked Police Vehicle as a result he was stopped and searched in reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Firearms. He later gave his name, D.O.B, and address as Rock Sound, Eleuthera. The search ended with negative results.

Drug Search Report: At 12:05pm while on Cupid’s Cay the crew searched and adult male of South Palmetto Point and his vehicle a black Honda Accord in reference to Dangerous Drugs and Firearms with negative results.

Drug Search Report: On Tuesday 25th February, 2020 the crew came into the Governor’s Harbour Police Station and reported that sometime around 12:15pm while on Mobile Patrol in the area of Cupids Cay officers spotted a male occupant in a red Honda Fit who started acting suspiciously upon seeing the marked Police Vehicle and as a result the vehicle was stopped and searched in reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Firearms. He later gave his name, D.O.B and address as Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera. The search ended with negative results.

Traffic Offence Report: At 12:08pm a Sgt. reported an adult male of South Palmetto Point, the driver of a black Honda Accord, North on Cupid’s Cay Unlicensed, Uninspected and Uninsured for the current Year, failing to notify change of ownership, window/windshield not of transparent glass and driving while not being the holder of a valid driver’s license. He was warned of Prosecution Drug Search Report: On Tuesday 25th February, 2020 a police crew came into the Governor’s Harbour Police Station and reported that sometime around 12:47pm while on a traffic check in the area of Rolle’s Auto on Queen’s Highway Governor’s Harbour officers spotted a male occupant acting suspiciously upon seeing the marked Police Vehicle. As a result he was stopped and searched in reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Firearms, where he later identified his self as being of Queen’s Highway Palmetto Point, Eleuthera. The search ended with negative results.

Traffic Offence Report: At 2:15pm a Sgt. reported an adult male Offender of Gregory Town, the driver of a Gray Honda Accord

north on Cupid’s Cay Unlicensed, Uninspected and Uninsured for the current Year. He was warned of Prosecution Attempted House Breaking: On Tuesday 25th February, 2020 sometime around 6:10pm an adult American female C/O a vacation property in Governor’s Harbour contacted the Governor’s Harbour Police Station and reported that a dark skin male who stood about five feet eight inches and clad in white t-shirt, blue jeans pants and black tennis shoes attempted to break into her rental home via a eastern facing kitchen window.

Police action requested. Police visited the scene and noted that the screen for the eastern facing kitchen was removed and was left opened. Investigations are ongoing.

Arrest ref to Possession of Dangerous Drugs: At 3:33pm on Monday 24th February, 2020 the a police crew came in at the governor’s Harbour Police Station with an adult male of Betsy Village Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera under arrest and reported that he was arrested by at 3:25pm on 24/2/2020 while at a property in Governor’s Harbour in reference to Possession of D/Drugs. Police conducted an interview under caution with the suspect and charged him with one count of Possession of Dangerous Drugs contrary to section 29(6) and 29(2) b of the Dangerous Drugs Act chapter 228.

At 7:05pm the suspect was released on bail in the amount of five hundred dollars with one surety to appear before court on 26/3/2020. He appeared to be in good health.

NE & Hbr Island Curfew Violation/T.O.R. Location: Lower Bogue, Eleuthera On Friday 20th March 2020, sometime around 10:50pm, police, while on mobile patrol along Queens Highway, Lower Bogue, observed a champagne color 2000 Honda Accord travelling along the said road in violation of curfew. Officers stopped the vehicle and questioned the driver, who gave identified himself and gave his address as Bluff, Eleuthera.. He was unable to give a satisfactory answer for violating the curfew, and he was not in possession of a permit. As a result he was informed that he was being reported for violating curfew. An inspection was conducted of his vehicle and it was discovered that the same was not licensed, inspected, or insured for the current year. He was informed that he would also be reported for the same and instructed to present his driver’s license to a Police Station within 48hrs.

Curfew Violation: On Friday 20th March 2020, sometime around 11:05pm police while on mobile patrol in the area of Chances, situated on Queens Highway, Lower Bogue, observed a dark male sitting on the side of the said establishment, who looked in the direction of the marked Police vehicle and ran into nearby bushes. As a result the officers pursued the suspect, and subsequently captured him a short distance away.

The suspect was questioned reference to his reason for being out past curfew, he was not able to give a satisfactory answer, and was not in possession of

a permit. As a result the suspect was informed that he was being reported for violating curfew.

Drug Search Report - Police Information On Monday 2nd March 2020 at 1pm Crew of police conducted a drug search of the residence and yard of an adult male of Barrack Street with negative results.

Police Visit Report: A Police Crew reported that on Tuesday 3rd March 2020 sometime between 6:40pm and 8:12pm their unit conducted mobile patrol throughout the community of Harbour Island making checks of the area of Bay and Dunmore Street Harbour Island, Colebrooke Street proper Trianna Shores, Coconut Grove Ave and Barrack Street proper inclusive of JJ’S bar and the Vichum Night Club. The said unit also made a check of all Hotels Coral Sands, Pink Sands, Valentines resort and marina.

There were no matters reported to the patrolling unit between the said time and all areas checked were left normal and in order. There was no traffic offenders cited for any infractions. However numerous of Police warnings were executed on various persons that were subjects in minor offence matters. Said Unit returned to the Harbour Island, after duties without incident.

Domestic Dispute Report: On Thursday 5th March 2020 at 6:30pm, an adult female of Chapel Street, Harbour Island contacted Harbour Island Police Station via phone and reported that she was having a domestic dispute with her ‘baby daddy’ at their residence. Police Assistance Requested. On the 5-3-20 at 7:25pm, Officers while on enquires saw and spoke to the male of Chapel Street where he was told to return keys to the residence and get his personal items which he agreed to do.

Causing Harm Report: On Thursday 5th March 2020 at 11:45pm an adult female of Clarence Street, harbour Island came to the HIPS and reported that sometime back on Friday 7th February 2020 while at her boyfriend’s apartment, she was beaten about the body and face causing injuries and pain. Police action requested.

Sudden Death Report: On Thursday 5th March 2020 at 11:20PM, Nurse Thompson c/o Harbour Island Community Clinic contacted the HIPS and reported that there is a Sudden Death at the clinic.

Police responded and identified the deceased as Janitta Mather DOB 30-06-39 of New Dunmore Subdivision. Police recorded a written statement from the nurse c/o H.I.C.C who stated that the deceased had a medical history and was currently taking several medications.

Threats of Harm Report: On Friday 6/3/20 an adult male of Nesbitt Street Harbour Island came to the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that on the same date sometime around 7:25am while at his residence his brother of the same address made threats towards him stating that “He will shoot and Kill him while holding his waist band onto a black object what appeared to might have been a handgun.

He reported being in fear for his life and safety. Police assistance requested.

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checks of the property for the suspect with negative results. Police recorded a written statement from the complainant after, he returned to the Harbour Island Station a second time around 8:12Am on 6/3/20 and stated that his brother had returned to their residence and threatened to shoot and kill him again.

Unlawful Entry Report: On Friday 6/3/20 an American male c/o a vacation property located York Street Harbour Island came to the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that between 10:00pm Wednesday 4th March 2020 and 9:45am on Thursday 5th March 2020 he discovered that person(s) unknown gained access into their rental home and stole a bottle of Tequila and $200.00 in cash from a hallway table at the home. Police action requested.

Unlawful Entry/ Stealing Arrest: A Police Crew came in at the Harbour Island Police Station with an adult male suspect of Dunmore and Munnings Street, Harbour Island under arrest in reference to Stealing and Unlawful Entry. He was reportedly arrested and cautioned while at his residence sometime around 4:20 pm. A Sgt conducted an interview with the suspect under caution in reference to Unlawful Entry where he admitted to the offence stating that he entered the house and stole about $220.00 in cash and a quarter bottle of rum (Patron silver Tequila) which was shown to him and he agreed to same. The suspect was charged with Unlawful Entry.

Suspect Arrested, Interviewed-Charged Causing Harm: On Friday 6th March 2020 at 8:20pm police came in at S-3 with an adult male of Trianna Shores, Harbour Island who was under arrest in reference to causing harm, he was arrested by police at 8:13pm at a local resort located Bay Street Harbour Island. The suspect was interviewed under caution and subsequently charged with Causing Harm contrary to section 135 (1) chapter 84 of the penal code. He was later processed and released on bail at the sum of $500 one suretor to appear before the Magistrate’s Court in Harbour Island.

Stealing Report: An American female contacted the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that from Wednesday 4th March 2020 up until Saturday 7th March 2020 around 6:00Am she and her sister discovered that their money was stolen from their rental home situated off Queens Highway (Harbour Island). She added that it is about $640.00 in total missing between them both.

Police action requested.

Police Visit Report: A PC reported that between the hours of 11:40 am and 12:55pm on Saturday 7th March 2020 he conducted mobile patrols throughout the community of Harbour Island with special attention concentrated in the area of the Wesley Methodist Church and Dunmore and King St Harbour Island where the funeral ceremony was being held for the Late Candid Major.

There were a high volume of traffic and pedestrians in the areas of Bay St, King St and Chapel Street. There were no matters reported or motorist cited for traffic infractions. The areas were left in order, without incident.

Attempted House Breaking Report: An American male contacted the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that sometime around 6:30am on Sunday 8th March 2020 he was awoken by a loud banging sound in the living room at his rental residence situated Trianna Shores (Harbour

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Police assistance/action requested.

Suspect Interviewed: On Tuesday 10th March 2020 sometime around 6:00Pm while at the Harbour Island Police Station police conducted an interview with an adult male suspect of Munnings Street, who was in police custody at the time in reference to Attempted House Breaking a complaint made on Sunday 8th March 2020.During the interview the suspect admitted to the offence stating that “He were at the cottage and pushed the window up to go in but he didn’t get to go inside because a white male came out.

He added that he was looking for a purse or money.

Threats of Harm Report: An adult male Barrack Street came to the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that on Sunday 8th March 2020 sometime around 3:00am after closing his establishment, person(s) unknown threw a fire cracker on the inside of his club which resulted in him going to the outside where he was later threatened by a male known to him whom stated that “he will kill him”. He added that a patron whom he knows by name was present during the incident. Police action requested.

Assault: On Sunday 8th March 2020, an adult male of Duncan Lane, came to the HIPS and reported that while on Colebrooke Street behind a house pouring some concrete for a client and his brother beat him about the body causing injuries and pain. Police action requested.

Threats of Harm Arrest: A police crew came in at the Harbour Island Police Station with an adult male suspect of Nesbitt Street, Harbour Island under arrest in reference to Threats of Harm. The suspect was reportedly arrested and cautioned at around 6:00 pm while on Bay Street in the vicinity of Marti’s conch stall. Police interviewed the suspect under caution where he admitted to the offence - Stating that he and his brother did have an altercation and he said some wrong stuff.

He added that he did tell him that he will shoot him because he told him about his life. When asked he stated that he does not own a firearm. The suspect was subsequently charged with the offence.

Drug arrest report: On Friday 13/3/20 at about 4:00pm crew of O.S.U consisting came in at Harbour Island Police Station with an adult male suspect of Queens Highway Lower Bogue Eleuthera and reported that the suspect was arrested and cautioned the suspect reference to possession of dangerous drug namely marijuana. On Friday 13/3/20 Sgt 1401 Carey reported that while at Harbour Island police Station the suspect was interviewed under caution in reference to possession of dangerous drugs, He was charged with Possession of dangerous drugs contrary to section 29(6)& 29(2) b of the dangerous drugs act chapter

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228. He was granted bail at the sum of $500 with one suretor to appear before Magistrate Court, Drug arrest report: On Friday 13/3/20 at about 5:00pm a Crew of O.S. came in at Harbour Island Police Station with the an adult male suspect of Colebrooke Street Harbour Island and reported that the suspect was arrested and cautioned while on Clarence Street Harbour Island in reference to possession of dangerous drugs. The suspect was interviewed under caution in reference to possession of dangerous drugs. He was charged with Possession of Dangerous Drugs contrary to section 29(6) & 29(2) b of the dangerous drugs act chapter 228. The suspect was granted bail at the sum of $500 with one suretor to appear before Magistrate Court Harbour Island on 25/3/20.

Causing harm report: On Friday 13/3/20 at about 7:30pm an adult female of Nesbitt Street Harbour Island came in at Harbour Island Police Station and reported that sometime around 3:00am she was attacked and beaten whilst in the area of Thompson’s Plumbing located Barrack Street Harbour Island by her Ex- Boyfriend with his fist while asking her where she was coming from causing bruises to her face and about the body.

Police recorded a written statement from the complainant and issued her with one Police Hospital Form to seek medical attention at Harbour Island Community Clinic.

Assault with a Deadly Instrument: On Saturday 14th March 2020 at about 12:30pm an adult male of Pitt Street Harbour island, came to the HIPS and reported that while in the area of Jackie Shop located Munnings Street, two guys came running behind him with two cutlasses which one of them swung and caught him on the left side of his body causing pain. Police action requested.

Causing Harm report: On Saturday 14th March 2020 at about 12:30pm an adult male of New Dunmore Sub-Division, Harbour Island, came to the HIPS and reported that while in the area of Pitt Street two both of Harbour Island came at him with 2 two cutlasses and chop him in the chest and to his lip causing a deep laceration to his chest and minor lacerations to his lips Police action requested.

Possession of Dangerous Drugs Arrest: On Saturday 14th March, 2020 at about 10:55pm a police crew came to the Harbour Island Police Station with an adult male of The Narrows, HBI. The suspect was reportedly arrested and cautioned by police at 10:40 pm while along Barrack Street in reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs.

Suspect interviewed and charged: On Sunday 15/3/20a Cpl reported that while at the Harbour Island Police Station he interviewed the suspect, an American male, under caution in reference to possession of dangerous drugs, namely marijuana. The suspect was asked a series of questions and was charged with possession of dangerous drugs contrary to section 29(6) & 29(2)b of the dangerous drugs act chapter 228. He was released bail in the sum of $500 with one suretor to appear before Magistrate Court Harbour Island.

Grievous Harm Arrest: On Wednesday 18th March, 2020 at about 9:10

am an adult male of Munnings Street, HBI came to the Harbour Island Police Station where he was arrested and cautioned by a Sgt. in reference to Grievous Harm. Police attempted to conduct an interview under caution with the suspect where he refused to participate. The suspect was subsequently charged with Grievous Harm contrary to section 270 of the Penal Code, Chapter 84.

Causing Harm Arrest: On Wednesday 18th March, 2020 at about 12:30 pm an adult male of Trianna Shores came to the Harbour Island Police Station where he was arrested and cautioned by a Sgt. in reference to Causing Harm.

He was interviewed under caution and subsequently charged with Causing Harm contrary to section 135 of the Penal Code, Chapter 84. Police granted the suspect bail in the sum of $1,000.00 to appear in Magistrate Court, HBI. Causing Harm Reported: On Thursday 19th March 2020 at 8:50pm, a Cpl. c/o Governor’s Harbour Police Station contacted a Sgt. c/o Harbour Island Police Station via cell phone and reported a domestic dispute at Harbour Island Gov’t Clinic. Police Assistance Requested At about 8:55pm, police passed Harbour Island Police Station enroute to the Clinic when they saw a female hit a male with a stick and behaving in a disorderly manner, as a result all parties were separated. A Sgt. spoke to an adult female of Clarence Street, Harbour Island who stated she was hit with a stick by an adult of Alice Street, Harbour Island who also hit an adult male of the same address. An Officer asked the adult female if she wish to press charges and she stated yes and the Officer Leary asked the male if he wish to press charges he stated no.

Police issued the female a hospital form and took a written statement from her requesting Police action into this matter.

Stealing Report (Police Information) An adult male of Trianna Shores came to the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that as the Property Manager of a vacation house located Colebrooke Street, it was reported to him by a guest that sometime between Wednesday 18th March, 2020 and Thursday 19th March, 2020 some unknown person/s stole his Apple ipad value at $1,200.00 from the residence.

He further reported that he suspects that housekeeper as the ipad was tracked in the immediate area of her home. The complainant reported that at present, he was trying to retrieve the ipad however if unsuccessful, he will request police action.

Special Duty : A police crew reported that On Friday 20th March 2020 sometime between the hours of 8:15pm and 10:45pm the conducted special curfew duties throughout the community of Harbour Island. The unit reported that a strong police presence was displayed through the entire community ensuring that the recent curfew order was strictly enforced. Checks were made of all business establishments, local bars and Night Clubs and places of public gathering and entertainment.

However there was no vehicular traffic, persons or activities on the streets or in

March/April, 2020 breach of the emergency order. All areas checked were in order. Unit later returned to S-3 Without incident. Additionally the aforementioned unit made several checks of the community between 12:10Am and 1:30Am with negative results in activities.

Further checks were also made between 2:10Am and 3:00Am on the same date where all remained in order throughout the community.

Special Duty : A police crew reported that between 8:15pm on Saturday 21st March 2020 and 2:35am Sunday 22nd March 2020 they conducted special patrols throughout the community of Harbour Island. During this time the unit reported that one (1) local business establishment was warned of prosecutions in breach of the Emergency Covid -19 order. There were also three person(s) in breach of the act, all of Harbour Island. Subsequently all subjects were given a stern warning and immediately made to go home or face prosecution. The unit made further checks of the community there were no business establishments or place of public gathering or entertainment opened .The vast majority of the residents were fully In compliance with the recent curfew emergency order. Unit left all areas quiet and in order without incident.

Police also conducted patrols between 2:40Am on 22/3/20 and 3:11Am of the community and reported that all areas throughout the community remained quiet and in order. There were no activities throughout the community or vehicular traffic on the streets.

Stealing report - Police action requested: On Monday 24th February 2020 at 11:50am, an adult male of Colebrooke Street, Harbour Island came to Harbour Island Police Station and reported that on the 23-2-20 at 3:30pm and the 24-2-20 at 10:00am, some unknown person/persons came into his yard at his residence and stole two Golf Carts batteries from two of his Golf Carts, he suspects a male he knew. The value of the batteries together is $350.00. Police Action Requested Arrest reference to Stealing: On Tuesday 25/2/20 a Sgt. reported that while at Harbour Island Police Station he arrested and cautioned an adult male suspect of Colebrooke Street Harbour Island in reference to stealing - a complaint made on 24/2/20. Police interviewed the suspect under caution in reference to stealing where he denied all allegations reference to the offense.

Road Checks: On Tuesday 25th February, 2020 at about 3:00pm police conducted a routine stop and search in the school zone areas. A total of five (5) persons were cited for a number of different traffic infractions. Crew reported educating motorists on the recent amendments the Road Traffic Act as well.

Damage Report: An adult male of Nesbit Street, Harbour Island came to the Harbour Island Police Station sometime around 11:25am on Wednesday 26th February 2020 and reported that she left the island on Thursday 20th February 2020 and returned on Tuesday 25th February 2020 to discover the windshield of her vehicle shattered, which is valued at about $679.00. Police assistance requested.

Assault Report: An adult female of Alice Street (Harbour Island) came to the Harbour Island Police Station on Thursday

Crime News 27/2/20 sometime around 5:35Pm and reported on behalf of her seven (7) year old son that sometime around 3:30pm while walking from school along Colebrooke Street in the vicinity of the public library a young male caused injuries to him by pushing a bicycle into him resulting in his bottom tooth coming out and injuries to his chin after facial trauma. She added that he was already seen by the nurse.

Police action requested.

A PC observed the young male child’s face and saw (1) bottom tooth missing and a laceration to his chin which was stitched up with sutures by medical personnel c/o H.I.C.C. as a result of facial trauma. Investigations continue into this matter.

Causing Harm Report: A young adult female of NP an HBI came to the Harbour Island Police Station sometime around 8:05Pm on Friday 28th February 2020 and reported that while at Princess St collecting an order of Food in the vicinity of Peter Pan Takeaway she was approached by her ex-boyfriend who questioned about how she get on the island, and later attacked her by slapping her twice to the left side of her face causing pain and bruises. Police action requested. Police at S-3 viewed the apparent bruises to the right side of the complainant face and to her right eyes which was red and runny at the time suggesting facial trauma. They recorded a written statement from the complainant.Investigations are continuing in the matter Stolen Property Recovered: On Friday 28th February 2020 sometime around 9:15Am 2nd O.I.C c/o Harbour Island reported that he received information from a male known to him of School Lane (Harbour Island) whostated that he heard the Police was looking for a white outboard 90Hp engine. He added that the engine is presently at his residence and sometime around the 25th December 2019 he came cross the motor while driving along the former airport road situated Queens Highway Harbour Island. He stated that the motor was under a pile of trash and it appears that it were in good condition as a result he secured same.

He was instructed to bring the said found motor to the Harbour Island Police Station for further investigations and safe keeping.

At around 4:40pm the male came to the Harbour Island Police Station along with the mentioned white Evinrude out board motor. Police examined and made checks of the motor. The components in the motor appeared to be in tack beside damages to the battery and throttle cable which was cut by the person(s) responsible for stealing same. Police contacted the owner/complainant of Eastern Rd New Providence and updated him on the recovery of his motor.

Assault Arrest: On Saturday 29th February, 2020 at around 12:20 pm a police crew came to the Harbour Island Police Station with a young adult male of Princess Street. The suspect was reportedly arrested and cautioned while at his residence in reference to Assault. Police conducted an interview under caution with the suspect where he declined to participate. He was charged with Assault c/s 133 of the Penal Code, Chapter 84.

The suspect was later released on bail at around 6:50Pm on 29/2/20 to appear in Magistrate Court .

Stealing Report: An adult female of Gregory Town North Eleuthera came to the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that an elderly Canadian female passenger c/o a Commercial Ferry reported to her sometime around 11:15Pm on Friday 28th February 2020 that while exiting the vessel upon arrival to Harbour Island she discovered that unknown person(s) stole her pink and beige medium (2) handle beaver and Canadian flag logo bag that she accidently left at the table she was sitting containing her credit cards, passport and ticket for the ferry to depart the Island and other personal effects.

Police assistance/action requested.

Assault With A Deadly Weapon Reported: On Sunday 1st March 2020 at 12:35am, an adult female of Nesbitt Street, Harbour Island came to Harbour Island Police Station and reported that sometime around 12:20am while at Lotus Bar on Barracks Street, Harbour Island a man she knows pulled a knife on her and her ex-boyfriend tried to burst her with a Guinness bottle. Police Action Requested.

Stealing Report: On Wednesday 4th March 2020, sometime around 9:25pm, an adult male of Lower Bogue, came to the N.E.P.S. and reported that sometime between Thursday 27th February 2020 and Monday 2nd March 2020, an unknown person/s stole a black lawn mower and a black weed whacker, altogether valued at $450.00, from the North Eleuthera International Airport.

Police assistance requested.

Unlawful Entry: On Friday 6th March 2020, sometime around 6:15pm, a male contacted the North Eleuthera Police Station and stated that he travelled to Nassau on Thursday 5th March 2020, and while there he received information that his ex-girlfriend caused damage to the front door of the home, and entered into the residence without his permission. He further stated that he is back on the island and is requesting Police assistance.

On Friday 6th March 2020, sometime around 6:50pm, police arrived at the residence, where they spoke with both the complainant and his mother, who reported that on her arrival home, along with her son, she discovered that someone had damaged the front door and lock of the residence. She conducted a walk through and stated that nothing appears to be missing except her son’s compressor. She requested Police action. Investigations are continuing into this matter.

Domestic Disturbance: On Monday 9th March 2020, sometime around 7:10pm, an adult male of Bluff, came into the North Eleuthera Police Station and reported that he was just assaulted by his wife, while at their residence, and he is requesting Police assistance with having her removed from the home. Sometime around 7:15pm, a Sgt. visited the residence of the complainant, where he saw and spoke with he accused female. She admitted that she and her husband were involved

March/April, 2020 in a verbal altercation, which turned physical. She was advised as it relates to her actions and warned to be of good behavior towards her husband. The Sgt. also advised the complainant on the law as it relates to the matrimonial home, and warned him to be of good behavior towards his wife. They both agreed and all was left in order.

Shop breaking: On Tuesday 10th March 2020, sometime around 8:30am, an adult male of Bluff, Eleuthera, contacted the North Eleuthera Police Station and reported that sometime between the hours of 6:15pm on Monday 9th March 2020 and 7:45am on the 10th an unknown person/s broke and entered into a business, located on Queens Highway, Lower Bogue, by shattering the front glass door of the establishment.

Police assistance is requested. At around 9:00am police arrived on scene.

While there they saw and spoke with the male, who pointed out to them the front eastern glass door of the establishment, which had been completely shattered.

An initial assessment was conducted of the inventory; however, the complainant stated that he could not say if anything was stolen without first conducting an inventory.

S.O.C.O. Visit: On Tuesday 10th March 2020, sometime around 5:36am, a Cpl c/o Scenes of Crime Unit arrived on the scene, which he photographed and processed for evidential purposes.

Drug Arrest Report: On Tuesday 10th March 2020, sometime around 2:00pm, police c/o Operational Support Unit, arrived in at the North Eleuthera Police Station, along with an adult female of Savanah Sound, Eleuthera and an adult male of Blackwood, Eleuthera, and reported that sometime around 1:45pm, on the above mentioned date, while in the area of Blackwood, they arrested and cautioned the suspects in reference to possession of dangerous drugs, namely, Indian Hemp. They were processed and transported to Governors Harbor Police Station for further investigations.

Causing Harm/Police Warning Requested: On Tuesday 10th March 2020, sometime around 6:30pm, an adult female of Blackwood, Eleuthera, contacted the North Eleuthera Police Station via telephone, and reported that her teenage son had informed her that he was beaten about the body on three (3) occasions by a male student, who he identified. She further stated that the accused had been suspended from school and returned after school and assaulted him. She is requesting that he be warned to stay away from her son.

On Tuesday 10th March 2020, sometime around 6:50pm, police reported visiting the residence a teenage male of Lower Bogue, and speaking to him, in the presence of his mother, of the same address. He was informed of the complaint made against him. He was sternly warned of his behavior and instructed not to be found in the area of the school for the duration of his suspension, and to stay away from the complainant.

Sudden Death Information: On Wednesday 11th March 2020 Nurse Lewis (Head Nurse) c/o Lower

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Bogue Community Clinic contacted the North Eleuthera Police Station via phone and reported that a man had died suddenly while at his residence located Cash Street, Lower Bogue, Eleuthera. She gave the name of the alleged deceased person as Harry Cash d/b 01/04/32. Police assistance was requested. Police visited the scene. The body had no signs of trauma and foul play not suspected. The deceased was pronounced dead at 9:30am by Nurse Lewis, after consultation with Dr. Farrington, the District Medical Officer.

Causing Harm On Sunday 15th March 2020, sometime around 8:50am, an adult female of Bluff, Eleuthera came into the North Eleuthera Police Station and reported that sometime around 12:19am she heard a strange sound coming from her back door. She proceeded to the door to ascertain the cause of the noise, and observed a female, who she knows attempting to break into her home. As a result she opened her door, approached the female, and asked her to leave her yard, which she refused to do. She stated that the female said that she was not leaving because her ex-boyfriend was inside of her house. A verbal argument ensued, between the two females, which subsequently turned physical, and both females had to be separated.

However, she stated that during the physical altercation accused struck her in her face with her cell phone, causing injuries to her forehead. She requested Police action.

Found Ammunition Location: North Eleuthera International Airport On Sunday 15th March 2020, sometime around 2:35pm, Security Officer c/o North Eleuthera International Airport, came into the North Eleuthera Police Station and handed over (1) .22 bullet, and reported that the same was found on the ground at the airside of the airport.

IMMIGRATION OPERATION: On Friday 6th March 2020, sometime around 12:10am, a team of Immigration and Police Officers, acting on information received, proceeded to the area of Blackwood, Eleuthera, where they conducted checks of a number of homes, in reference to illegal immigrants. On completion the officers took into custody (3) three men, (3) three women, and (2) two children for various offences. All persons are being held in the custody of Bahamas Immigration for further processing and subsequent prosecution

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Local medical practitioners team presented info on COVID-19 at public forum

(L-R) Admin. Whelma Colebrook, Dr. A. Lightbourn, Dr. Culmer, and Dr. A. Cho.

On the evening of Tuesday, March 10th, members of the Central Eleuthera communities gathered at the St. Patrick’s Parish Hall in Governor’s Harbour, where a panel of local doctors, both private and public, as well as Administrator for Central Eleuthera, Whelma Colebrook, addressed the capacity town hall meeting audience, who at that time were just beginning to have growing questions about the COVID-19 outbreak, and how it could affect Eleutherans.

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f r o m the Eleuthera Medical Center (EMC), who was accompanied by Dr. Culmer - also with EMC, and Dr. Allen Cho - the District Medical Doctor for Central Eleuthera, gave a brief presentation on what the novel coronavirus was, and covered some of the frequently asked questions about the new viral disease - like how it was known to spread at that time, who the high risk groups were, the known incubation period, some of the known symptoms (cough, fever, shortness of breathing, vomiting, severe respiratory problems, kidney failure and

meeting knowing that COVID-19 was coming to the Bahamas, that most people would do fine, and that there were things individuals could do to decrease their chances of getting sick with the virus. Testing for the virus they informed the audience, would be handled by the National Reference Lab in New Providence.

Up to print time, four cases of COVID-19 had been confirmed in the Bahamas, and the government had taken the unprecedented step of ordering a 24 hour national curfew, on Monday, March 23rd, and had closed all airports and seaports to visitor arrivals, as well as imposed stringent social distancing measures, in an effort to stem the spread of the virus within the country.

others), how it was diagnosed, how it is treated (supportive measures at the time), and what to do to keep yourself and family members healthy.

The panel of doctors communicated that from what they knew about the disease at that time, it was very contagious. They also communicated basic guidelines for not spreading or contracting the disease, like handwashing, and other tips, as well as immune boosting wellness tips, and food practices.

The audience asked a plethora of questions following the presentation, with many concerned about the preparedness of the medical services on the island to deal with a local outbreak, as well as Concerned audience of Central Eleuthera residents were out to get informawhether there was a coortion on the COVID-19 pandemic. dinated plan by authorities to confront the threat.

The panel had little information to offer on the national governA Poem by Carson Charlow: ment response, but advised residents to take a serious personal responsibility to safeguard their ELEUTHERA! health.

Dr. Lightbourn commented Eleuthera! The land of “Freedom” that residents should leave the The place that I call home An island of many attractions Where wild horses roam

SORC Racers Celebrate at Cape Eleuthera

Have a relaxing afternoon under the Banyan Tree Feed the fish in the Ocean Hole Take a swim in the Sound at Savannah Or maybe watch the Atlantic waves roll Go exploring in Preacher’s Cave Or chill out under the Glass Window Bridge Have a tour at the Levy Preserve Or sit down and chill on a ridge Lounge in the Queen’s Bath Watch the seahorses in their pond When you meet our very nice people You shall maintain a lasting bond

SORC Race participants enjoying an awards reception on the beach at the Cape Eleuthera Resort.

More than a hundred sailors, captains, crewmember, owners and the like, of vessels that took part in what is planned to be an annual race to Eleuthera, called the SORC (Southern Ocean Racing Conference) ‘EleutheraRACE’, which took participants from Miami to the coast off of North Eleuthera, then south following the Atlantic coastline of the island, around to the finish line at the Cape Eleuthera Resort in Cape Eleuthera - gathered at an awards reception on the beach at the Cape on Saturday evening, March 14th, 2020, with their host, Resort Manager, Chris Morris.

Commenting on the first time event for the property, Morris, shared, “This race normally took the competitors to Cuba, but now the destination - the finish line is Eleuthera. The sailboats would have started out in Miami. It took them almost 40 hours to get here from start to finish. It’s been a blast for them, and they couldn’t

be happier to be in this beautiful country… There were sailboats from 40 to 70 feet, and race boats - top of the line! All competing in different categories… We ended up having fourteen boats take part in the Miami to Cape Eleuthera race... The Marina is full.” 24 hours after this event took place on island, on Sunday, March 15th, the Bahamas government announced the country’s first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in the country, and announced the first set of measures to mitigate the impact, which included the closure of all schools nationwide. Airports and seaports would remain open to visitors until Tuesday, March 24th, 2020, when PM Hubert Minnis ordered a week-long 24 hour national curfew, and closure of all ports to arriving visitor traffic.

Munch on our native, fresh pineapples Enjoy the bounty of the sea See your reflection in the Sapphire Blue Hole Let the pink sand set you free Therefore, Eleuthera is a great place To chill out and relax Come here to Eleuthera And have fun to the max!

Abouth the Author: Carson Charlow is an 11-yearold, 6th grade student at the Emily G. Petty Primary School in Governor’s Harbour. He recently entered this poem into the Commonwealth Writers Competition.

Commonwealth Writers is the cultural initiative of the Commonwealth Foundation. More information is available at www.commonwealthwriters.org. The initiative is described as having the goal to inspire and connect writers and storytellers across the world, bringing personal stories to a global audience.

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BDB on Resilience Continued from Page. 7 bors provide to their farmers, we can strengthen our agribusiness sector by improving access to financing, land grants, technical support, and agricultural research. The Apiary Program in Grand Bahama, developed by The Bahamas Development Bank in partnership with other agencies, combined workshop training and financing to create 6 new businesses that produce honey and value added products. Similarly, The Long Island Small Ruminant Program launched 3-5th March aims to revitalize sheep and goat farming and ultimately create a viable commercial livestock production center with the capacity to supply domestic and international markets.

The Bahamas Development Bank is also crafting a program for small scale poultry production that will provide a consistent, high quality natural alternative to the cheaper, older and less nutritious chicken, that is the main product currently offered to the Bahamian consumer. These programs can immediately be expanded to increase domestic food production.

Secondly, resilience will require technological innovation, new models,

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and forward thinking. Relying on benevolent foreign investment will not provide us with true economic empowerment. We are blessed with talented young people, brimming with ideas and willing to work hard if given the opportunity. As part of The Bahamas Development Bank’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals we are working to empower young people through projects in creative industries and renewable energy.

The Bahamas will recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The government has outlined a comprehensive plan to limit the spread, cope with the infirmed and support businesses. The Bahamas Development Bank, along with other Development Finance Institutions, is poised to extend concessions and channel financing to support industry where needed, in accordance with national directives from The Ministry of Finance. Our indomitable spirit will see us through to the days ahead.

We must however, heed the lessons of this moment and increase investment in self-sufficiency, economic diversification and Bahamian empowerment.

Source: Bahamas Development Bank

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Continued from Page. 28 ners, followed by CEHS in second, PHAHS in third, SGPAAS in fourth, and HIAAS in fifth position in the 2020 Track Championships.

Former PHAHS coach, now one of the island representatives with the Bahamas Association of Athletic Coaches in charge of Family Islands, Mr. Kennord Mackey, at the end of day-two, after witnessing the less-than stellar performance of athletes at his former school, commented that PHAHS, which over the years have dominated the top position amongst the high school competitors, would look different in 2021.

During the 2020 Championships Meet, Coach Shaun Miller (father of Olympian Shaunae Miller-Uibo), with the Bahamas Association of Coaches, was a special guest. In a brief interview on the Friday, he shared, “Our job with the Coaches Association includes Family Island development. We do what we can to bring over our level 4 and level 5 coaches from New Providence to do seminars. We also try to see if we could educate some of the parents along with the teachers, and anyone else who may be interested in Athletics to help coach some of the kids. Dur-

ing the same time, we have some of the kids themselves also doing the seminar. So, the main purpose is for development.

“This visit focused on participation, in terms of support during the Championship Meet on the island.

This year we’ve visited Exuma - now we are in Eleuthera - hopefully, we will be back in Eleuthera soon, but we are trying to hit a number of the islands. We’ve also noted the ability of some of Eleuthera’s coaches to put together the temporary sand tracks on grass, with the limited resources they have. So, we are going to use some of Eleuthera’s coaches to go to some of the other Family Islands to identify and develop a few fields that we can have track meets on.”

The National High School Track and Field Championships scheduled to be held in New Providence on March 12th to March 14th at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium, to which several Eleuthera athletes traveled to attend, was one of the first national event casualties, canceled midway through day-one, as the Bahamas government made initial policy changes to limit mass social gatherings and events in response to the breaking COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Pace

Trayantae Russell (center) appearing to make her move in 1500m (U15F)

Andrew Pierre & Pascal Heastie, both of NEHS, breaking a hearty sweat along the 5000M (~3.1 mil) marathon race.

5000M OPEN Male 1. Andrew Pierre (NE) 2. Pascal Heastie (NE) 3. Duran Roberts (SW)

1500m U20 F 1. Denicha Petit-Homme (SW) 2. Wadainya Weinburger (CE) 3. Lonisha Rolle (CE)

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3000m OPEN Female 1. Keenyah Roberts (HI) 2. Cilnus Meteze (NE) 3. Rosemellia Clofa (CE) 4. Alia Albury (CE) 5. Shania Newbold (PA) 6. Shauntae Hall (PA) 7. Roseney Jacques (NE) 8. Sabria Davis (HI)

800m U13 Male 1. Kalin McSweeney(CE) 2. Cameron Pinder (NE) 3. Travome Mackey (NE) 4. Karmello Brown (PA) 5. Makai Gardiner (CE)

1500m U15 Male 1. Jason Edgecombe (NE) 2. Benryca Pierre (NE) 3. Deshon Miller (PA) 4. Juvens Jonassaint (HI) 5. Solomon Russell (PA) 6. Zephon McAndrew (SW) 7. Michael Moss (CE) 8. Rayndard Bodie (CE)

800m U13 Female 1. Antanol Pinder (NE) 2. Alicia Rolle (CE) 3. Laval Fernander (CE) 4. Alicia Deveaux (PA) 5. Lateka Ferguson (PA)

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Pascal Heastie (NE) led the U17M in a tight competitive 800M

800m U17 Male 1. Pascal Heastie (NE) 2. James Eugene (HI) 3. Sherado Sweeting (PA) 4. Chandler Mullin (SW) 5. Shicardo Knowles (PA) 6. Diego Kelly (NE) 7. Sean Minns (CE) 8. Don-Alex Alcime (CE)

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S. Lubin ends with a commanding margin in the 800m.

(Left and Above) The final stretch of the 800m U17F.

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1 1 Egianette Pierre set the initial pace as the group set out with Andrea James and Darianna Bethel on her shoulder.

Would be winner Trayantae Russell (Tag 684) stumbled a little at the start but got into her stride soon after.

At the end of the 1500m, Winner Trayantae Russell hydrates, and 3rd place Darianna Bethel walks over to a laid out Marceline Jacques, who finished second.

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800m U15 Male Benryco Pierre Juvens Jonassaint Warren Hudson Jayden Knowles Adrias Cieare Michael Moss Brandon Wallace

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Relay highlight The Under 17M 4x400m relay was a heated affair with fleet feet, grit, determination and pure unadulterated talent.

In the penultimate lap, it was PHAHS, CEHS and SGPAA in close succession at the start and by the end the order of the first two had switched but neither had breathing room at the handover leading into the final lap. It was here however that one of the highights of the days sprints, Omarion Davis made the difference as the anchor for CEHS. He managed to maintain the advantage and even gained a couple strides on PHAHS in second. SGPAA lost some ground during the hotly fought leg and finished in third.

WINNERS 4x400m U17 - “The Sentinels Under 17 Trail Blazers (L-R) Devilus Delva, Omarion Davis, Sean Minns, and Cameron Williams.

The U17 males of CEHS, not unlike their U20m teammates had a convincing win in their 4x400m race anchored by Omarion Davis, who was welcomed with hearty embraces and vocal adulation at the end of his races by supportive family members.

The Stroll of Victory: Cameron Williams(CE) in stride with a teammate moments after winning his individual U17 400m. He was also a part of the winning 4x400m U17 team.

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At the first handoff of the 4x400m race, SGPAA and CEHS were neck and neck while PHAHS and NEHS were essentially out of it.

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AT the second hand off SGPAA had held their lead over CEHS with NEHS in the far background and PHAHS out of the picture

By the final handoff the second Neilly (Vernae) twin had SGPAA well in the lead with CEHS In a distant second and they finished in that order

As the third leg of the U20M 4x400m gets going, CEHS has the lead with North Eleuthera not too far behind. PHAHS and SGPAA are in a tussle for 3rd.

The small lead NEHS earned on the third leg however was obliterated by a strong run courtesy Olrick Elusnord, of CEHS who is seen here powering across the finish line with supporters on the sideline.

4x400m U20M - CE, NE, PA, SW

Golden moments, pure smiles, at the nicely competitive 2020 meet.

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Golden Smile by Lonisha Rolle, as the CEHS quartet await the start of their 4x100m relay. (Front to back): Wadainya Weinburger, Elshauna Gibson, Lonisha Rolle and Daphny D’Haiti.

The quartet of U15 girls from SGPAA school standing with their teacher Mr. Riviera, had not too long finished their 4x400m race in second behind a soaring NEHS.

Other Results n4x100m U13M - CE, NE, PA 4x100m U13F - CE & PA, 4x100m U15M - PA, HI, NE, SW, CE 4x100m U15F - HI, PA, NE, SW, CE 4x100m U17M - CE, NE, HI, PA, SW 4x100m U17F - SW, PA, HI, NE, CE 4x100m U20M - NE, CE, PA, SW 4x100m U20F - SW, NE, PA,CE 4x400m U13M - CE, NE, PA 4x400m U13F - CE, PA, 4x400m U15M - NE, PA, SW, CE 4x400m U15F - NE, SW, PA, CE 4x400m U17M - CE, PA, SW, NE 4x400m U17F - NE, SW, CE, PA These results may vary from final results officially released to schools after reviews and post race analyses etc.

NEHS athletes and friends sharing those beaurtiful Eleuthera smiles at the end of the very successful day for their school on Day#2 in Rock Sound (above) and during Day 1 in Lower Bogue on Day #1