Eleuthera, Harbour Island & Spanish Wells
Volume 10, Issue 10, November 2017
www.facebook.com/TheEleutheran
WEBSITE: WWW.ELEUTHERANEWS.COM (1-242) - 422 - 9350
‘‘Eleuthera’s most reliable Source of News and Information. We Deliver!’’ Monthly In Print & Daily on the Web
Harbour Island Spanish Wells Eleuthera
REAL ESTATE DEALS
BACK COVER: Damianos Sotheby’s International PAGE 3: Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty PAGE 5: HG Christie
BREAST CAncer awarEness
pg:24
Art & Performance for One Eleuthera Foundation and Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Outreach Program kickoff event
pg:6
15
pg: 23
36-39
What’s Happening: Pg 13 for listing of events.
2
Local
Oct/Nov 2017
www. EleutheraNews . com
Local
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
| 10/11 2017
3
4
Local “Plus”
Oct/Nov 2017
www. EleutheraNews . com
Anti-Corruption Bill to
Include Confiscation of Assets Policy says PM
BY BIS
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Min- and agencies which combat official corruption. This is nis Administration will introduce new and essential if we are to stem public corruption at every revised legislation to combat official corrup- level.” tion in The Bahamas as part of its legislative agenda, Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert French Leave Resort ranked #2 A. Minnis said Wednesday. This includes a more advanced Anti-Cor- on Condé Nast Traveler Awards ruption Bill “inclusive of Asset Confiscation During October, Autograph Collection and Public Disclosure” and an Integrity Com- Condé Nast Traveler under the management mission Bill. released its annual of Shaner in 2016, “Political will is needed in order to ad- 2017 Readers’ Choice French Leave Resort dress and stem corruption,” Prime Minister Awards, revealing its has set the bar for upMinnis said. “This government and this Prime 2017 picks for the best scale villa product Minister have the will to confront corruption. hotels and destinations and amenities in The We will promote law and order.” around the globe, as Bahamas and beyond, Addressing Parliament Wednesday, chosen by its loyal outranking properties Prime Minister Minnis said his Administration readers. French Leave in Bermuda and the was elected by the people of The Bahamas to Resort, an Autograph Turks and Caicos as vigorously address the culture of corruption Collection property in the #2 top hotel in its “and we will continue to fulfill this mandate.” Eleuthera, was ranked category. The resort “Be assured that once uncovered, status, as #2 in its region on will unveil two addipolitics or family name will not prevent pros- the ‘Top Resorts in The tional Oceanfront Vilecution. We cannot simply ignore the massive Bahamas, Bermuda, las by 2018. Condé abuse and theft of public funds.” and Turks and Caicos’. Nast Traveler is one Prime Minister Minnis said the Govern- The boutique resort is a of the world’s leading ment will continue with the forensic audits of tranquil island retreat tourism publications, government ministries, corporations and de- in Eleuthera, where it with a circulation of partments in order to identify wrongdoing and is tucked away on 270 800,000+ per print isto stop such practices occurring in the future. beachfront acres, offer- sue. More than 300,000 “We have already tabled legislation to ing access to both the travelers took part in its provide for a stand-alone Office of Public Atlantic Ocean and Ca- 30th annual Readers’ Prosecution,” Prime Minister Minnis said. ribbean Sea. Expanded Choice Awards survey, “We will ensure the appointment of honest and from four to 12 villas setting a new record for fair-minded individuals to the various offices and rebranded as an the publication.
Local
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
| 10/11 2017
5
Local Youth Month Awards Highlight 6
Oct/Nov 2017
Leaders and Achievers Administrator for Central Eleuthera, Mr. Gilbert Kemp recently spearheaded the formation of the Central Eleuthera Youth Council, responsible for organizing activities within the district for October’s Youth Month activities, as well as future initiatives. In cooperation with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture a number of events have been planned; including, an ALL ELEUTHERA Youth March and Rally on October 29th, as well as a Central Eleuthera Youth Awards Banquet on November 18th, 2017. North Eleuthera and South Eleuthera hosted their Youth Awards Ceremonies earlier in October. On Thursday, October 20th, Youth Awards were hosted in Wemyss Bight at Deliverance Faith Ministries starting at 7:30 pm in the evening. Youth and Youth Leaders were recognized in a number of disciplines. Recognized for their excellence in Academics, awardees included; Geordante Neely - 11th grader at Preston Albury High School, and Tiara Jones - a 12 grade senior at Preston Albury High School. Preston Albury students, Amari Hall and Anthonique Smith were honored for their achievements in Sports. Youth leaders, Ronald Carey Jr. and Eldiqua Thompson were awarded for Community Service, along with Tina Leary-Gierszewski and Bertram Rolle Jr. for Entrepreneurship. People recognized for their Leadership and Mentoring of Youth in the South Eleuthera community were; Derece Thompson - Deep Creek, Mitzy Sweeting - Waterford, Grace Rolle - Wemyss Bight, Cornell Miller - Bannerman Town, Tiffany Douglas - Green Castle, Marco Bethell - Rock Sound, and Mavis Knowles - Tarpum Bay. In the North Eleuthera community, Youth Awards were held on October 15th, beginning at 11am in Lower Bogue at the Church of God Cathedral. Overall Youth Leaders were recognized from Harbour Island (Joey Young), North Eleuthera (Brenda Johnson), and Spanish Wells (Brandon Newbold). Other awardees from Harbour Island included; Braxton Neilly and Kathlyn Cambridge for Academics; Joey Young and Leon Clarke for Community Service; Torkel Saunders and Ian Roberts for Entrepreneurship; and Dayonna Brown and Isaac Ettiene for Sports. From Spanish Wells; Kade Roberts and Allie Pinder were awarded for Academics; Derek Pinder and Sibyl Bennett for Sports; Carson Pinder and Alexis Pinder for Entrepreneurship; and Clarence Sturrup, and Courtney Newbold for Community Service. North Eleuthera saw; Candice McDonald and Joseph Cartwright award-
ed for Academics; Peter Heastie and Rachelle Tador for Sports; Damon Bethel and Aldred Albury for Community Service; and Sonia Leonard and Anaya Curry for Entrepreneurship.
Recipients of awards in North Eleuthera
Recipients of awards in South Eleuthera
www. EleutheraNews . com
Local “Plus”
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
Theo Neilly among New Bahamian Envoys to the USA and United Kingdom by FNM Administration. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sidney S. Collie (top left) as Ambassador of The Bahamas to the United States of America and as Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States. Mr. Ellison E. Greenslade (top center), Former Commissioner of Police, has been appointed as High Commissioner of The Bahamas to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and as Permanent Representative to the International Maritime Or-
ganization. Appointed as Consuls General are Mr. Theo J.P. Neilly (top right), former MP North Eleuthera., to head the Consulate General in Washington, DC; Ms. Astra Armbrister-Rolle (bottom left) to head the Consulate General in Atlanta, GA; Ms Linda Treco-Mackey (bottom center) to head the Consulate General in Miami, FL and Mr. Lawrence “Larry” Cartwright (bottom right) to head the Consulate General in New York, NY.
The Eleutheran | Oct/Nov 2017
7
8
F EATUR E
10/11 2017
www. EleutheraNews . com
An Eleutheran Profile:
Nurse Priscilla Louise Pinder-Scavella Introduction: After a lifetime of sacrifice and service, one of Eleuthera’s nursing champions, Nurse Priscilla Louise PinderScavella, will be honoured in a number of ways - by those dearest to her at a special banquet during the final week in October, as well as by her spiritual family at the St. Stephen’s Baptist Church in Hatchet Bay, and by her professional colleagues at the Nurses Association of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas Zenith Awards in New Providence during the month of November. Nurse Scavella took time out on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in October, just one week after her final day in the Public Service, to sit and chat with The Eleutheran about her life - as she embraced retirement. Early Memories: Young Priscilla was born in Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera to Remilda and Curtis Pinder on December 30th in 1953. No formal clinic existed in the local township then, so she came into the world in her parent’s home. As a little girl growing up, she remembered the doctor from Rock Sound visiting the town, using a
little building with one door, under a big fig tree that stood where the Methodist Church hall now stands in the center of Hatchet Bay. During the 1950’s, Hatchet Bay was a bustling island economy with the sprawling Hatchet Bay Farms, covering more than 2,000 acres around the township supplying much of the nation’s dairy produce at that time. “I remember the farm, where you could get ice-cream, milk, eggs, and chickens,” recalled Nurse Scavella, adding, “There was also a gas station and a shop which sold material and clothing, and in the middle, was a grocery store. My daddy was the butcher there. We
By elizabeth bryan
would dress up on Saturday, with big ribbons and walk out of the settlement to ‘White Town’ (the housing and commercial area just outside of Hatchet Bay where the white employees of the Hatchet Bay Farms lived segregated from the local population). They also had a school out there, where a handful of local students were allowed to go.” At the time Nurse Scavella was born, large families were the order of the day. She was part of a family of fourteen children, with seven brothers and six sisters. At the age of four, her life changed in a dramatic way. She had an aunt, her namesake she shared, who lived in New Providence, and had no children of her own. One day, her aunt came to Eleuthera, and took her back with her to New Providence. She would grow up in the care of her aunt, Priscilla, coming home to Hatchet Bay on school breaks and holidays, and during summers. Her oldest brother, Arnold, she said, joined her in later years at her aunt’s home, to go to high school in New Providence. She remembered her aunt wanting her to have every opportunity, enrolling her in after school music lessons, as well as short hand and typing tutoring. She also
remembered fondly, helping her aunt with juvenile lodge, as she was an active lodge member. While growing up in New Providence, young Priscilla attended the Bethel Baptist Church, where she was involved in the choir, and especially enjoyed taking part in Christmas and Easter concerts. She also attended three services every Sunday - Sunday school in the morning, the main service at midday, and again on Sunday night for evening service. School Days: In New Providence, Nurse Scavella began her education at the Preparatory
School number three, located between Augustus and Meeting streets, before advancing to the Nassau Street Primary not too far away. High School was at first, Western Senior High on the top of the hill, on Market St. and Blue Hill Road. During her time there, the school’s population was overcrowded, so a new school had been built off of Farrington Road, where students who lived furthest away from the original Western Senior were eventually moved. Looking back, Nurse Scavella said life in New Providence was a very quiet existence at that time, and she along with her student peers all walked to and from school until she got a bicycle later on. She described herself as the quiet type of student, but loved sports, especially running. She also really enjoyed the classes she took in cookery as well as sewing, saying with a smile that she still loved to sew and cook. “Principal Huyler’s wife taught cooking, and during Christmas time she had us bake up fruit cakes, and we would get to take ours home”, recalled Nurse Scavella. Life took a major turn once again for Priscilla as she neared the end of her high school years. Her aunt worked for a family called the Barnett’s on the Eastern Road of New Providence, who needed her services for a time in
New York. So, Priscilla was sent to live with another one of her aunts, Susan Pinder, who lived in Miami, Florida. She would finish up her final year of high school there, at Miami Northwestern Senior High School. In the end she excelled, but said there was quite an adjustment she had to make, from the difference in the way teachers taught to studying subjects she had no background in, like U.S. History, which she said she had to study a lot to catch up on. She graduated high school in 1971. Career and Community: After high school, with a number of relatives living in Miami, Priscilla had the option of working with an uncle in his chain of Barbecue restaurants for a time, where she did the cashing up. She made application to Lindsey Hopkins Technical College to enter the nursing program, but while waiting to go, feeling homesick, she decided to go back home to the Bahamas to study in Nassau instead. While waiting to be called up for the Nursing program at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), Priscilla went to Freeport, Grand BaContinued On Page 9
F EATURE
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
Eleutheran Profile Continued from pg. 8
hama, where she worked with her uncle, Wilfred Pinder, her father’s brother, who had a restaurant called the Tides Inn. She wore multiple hats, helping out with cooking, cashing and other tasks, until she finally received the call. In 1973, 19-year-old Priscilla began the Nursing Program at PMH. During her training, she worked in every ward, including the children’s ward where she began, geriatrics, as well as Sandilands. After graduating as a Trained Clinical Nurse in 1976, she continued to work in the accident and emergency ward, spending three years there before finally moving back home to Eleuthera. During her training time, Nurse Scavella married in 1975, and was blessed with four girls, Tessa, Twanna, Lavetta, and Glennique. Returning home in 1978, her first posting was in Lower Bogue, where she would spend thirteen years serving the community there. Coming home, she said was great, with one major challenge in early years being the distance of her posting in Lower Bogue from where she lived in Hatchet Bay. When she first returned, she described the road from the Glass Window Bridge to Upper Bogue as being an unpaved quarry road, which meant that the journey from Hatchet Bay to Lower Bogue, today a 25-minute drive, took an hour traversing the bumpy terrain. In the early 1980’s, a local company out of Rock Sound paved the stretch of highway, making the daily trek an easier one. The nature of her service as a nurse took Priscilla all over Eleuthera, so during her 41 years in nursing, she worked in all of the clinics in both north and central Eleuthera, even doing a short stint in Rock Sound. Nurse Scavella, with a smile, shared that she had many great experiences during her career, and conversely many she would rather forget, saying, “Sometimes you had to go in a room and say a little prayer.” However, many of those experiences, although harrowing, made her stronger and reminded her of the importance of what she did and the impact. She described one incident, where she had just arrived at work, and as she climbed the steps to go inside, a vehicle swung into the clinic yard. The occupants piled out (visitors from Abaco who had been bird hunting, bearing with them a member of the group who had been accidentally shot in the face. She worked to stabilize the shooting victim, before he was airlifted to the U.S. Years later her patient after numerous facial reconstructive surgeries returned on island and thanked her for the part she played in saving his life that day. Another time, she was called to fill the Continued On Page 11
The Eleutheran | Oct/Nov 2017
9
10
Local
10/11 2017
www. EleutheraNews . com
A Treat for Eleuthera Cancer Survivors On Saturday,` October 21st, 2017, One Eleuthera Foundation and Susan G. Komen’s Breast Cancer Outreach Program hosted a Survivors Retreat with the Sisterhood of Survivors support group for members and other cancer survivors on the island. The event was organized by Community Outreach and Membership Coordinator, Maisie Thompson and Community Outreach Associate, Shapreka Clarke. The event was hosted at the Cancer Society of Eleuthera in Palmetto Point. The goal of the day was to celebrate survivors, give them an opportunity to get to know one another and make them feel special and pampered. In attendance were 10 survivors. Guest speakers were Andrea Sweeting, and Shantell Cox-Hutchinson from Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group in Nassau. Both Breast Cancer survivors themselves. Cancer Society board members, VP Juanita Pinder and President Jackie Gibson were also in attendance. President Jackie brought greetings on behalf of the (L-R) Jacquelyn Gibson, CSE Presiden; Andrea Sweeting, Sister Sister; Juanita Pinder, CSE VP; and Shantell Cox-Hutchinson, Sister Sister.
Cancer Society of Eleuthera. Shaun Ingraham, CEO of One Eleuthera also stopped by to interact with survivors. Three wonderful young ladies from Central Eleuthera High School were present to assist with serving and helping to make survivors feel pampered. The survivors enjoyed activities that included getting their nails done and massages by Totcina Knowles Allen. They were also treated to healthy and delicious breakfast and lunch. At the end of the day the survivors were presented with gift bags with goodies in them to help them to relax and feel pampered at home.
F EATURE
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
An Eleutheran Profile Continued from pg. 9 role of a veterinarian, when one Saturday morning a lady appeared at her home with a badly injured pet dog, pleading for her assistance. With no experience of ever treating any animal before that time, and admittedly somewhat afraid of the animal biting, especially under those circumstances, she managed to ably stabilize the beloved pet. On Eleuthera, an island stretching more than a hundred miles, with townships scattered across its length, and with just basic clinic facilities, nurses play a vital role in medical emergencies on island, saving lives and stabilizing patients needing care beyond what’s available on island for airlift. The job is well beyond the 9am to 5pm norm, described Nurse Scavella, with nurses on call at any time of the day or night for emergency situations. While not a daily occurrence, there have been times, she shared, where multiple medical emergencies have happened. She recalled one night where three emergencies had to be dealt with one after the other, during the course of the night. Another time, in the middle of preparing Thanksgiving dinner, she was called to help a young boy who had an accident with a mirror. Everything had to be dropped, while the young patient was stabilized, and just as she was, she had to accompany him on the emergency flight into Nassau, because of the critical nature of the injury. An experience not soon forgotten was being stuck in the Hatchet Bay clinic for three days, along with a number of her colleagues, during Hurricane Sandy, where they worked around the clock to keep a critical patient stabilized until they could be rescued and airlifted. During the course of her career at home in Eleuthera, Nurse Scavella shared that she has also enjoyed other aspects of her position, like taking part in fundraising activities with the Health Association of Central Eleuthera (HACE), which supports the vital ambulance service, and provides nurses with needed supplies in the clinics throughout the district. She took pleasure in visiting with the schools, taking part in education sessions and doing screenings, also helping with special screening clinics with the Cancer Society on island. An active member of the St. Stephen’s Baptist Church, Nurse Scavella, earlier in 2017 was honoured as Mother of the Year for 2017/2018 during the month of May. The honour was supposed to be a surprise for her, but she ended up surprising the organizers. She was all dressed to go to church that morning, when she got the call about an emergency and ended up dealing with that for most of the day. Her daughters had to accept the accolades and honours from church members on her behalf, and even with the special lunch planned she had to be a no-show - all in service to her community.
Retirement and A Little Advice: Nurse Scavella has received a number of accolades over the years, with Salute to Greatness honours at Government House twice, recognition by community members when she transitioned from Lower Bogue to Hatchet Bay, as well as being honoured as a nurse hero by the P.A. Gibson primary school, and saluted as a home town hero by the BayFest Committee in 2015 - along with numerous other accolades. As she moves into retirement, she commented, “Now I have time for me. I’m taking out time for ‘Cilla’.” She chuckled as she said that, recalling a time when she got an emergency call halfway through getting her toes done, and having to leave nonetheless. She said she looks forward to now being able to spend more time doing some of the things she really enjoys, like traveling and meeting people - having more time to spend with family and friends in distant locales, sewing, cooking, her backyard gardening, and taking the grandkids on promised visits to the petting farm. Despite her declaration, the fact that her final formal day on the job was October 12th, and she was back at the clinic the next day, helping out her nursing colleagues, exemplifies her dedication to her service. When asked about any advice she had for the generation following in her wake, she contemplated her response, and focused on the young nurses in the field, saying, “If you are going into nursing, you have to love this thing - you have to have a love for it, not for the salary or the money.” Expressing serious concern for the state of nursing today, she continued, “When I trained it was so different, we had to abide by rules and regulations. There is an attitude, especially at PMH. When you sit there and watch how they treat and talk to patients, you are afraid to leave. I stayed until I knew my patients were on the ward and they were comfortable. Sometimes I was heartbroken when I had to leave them.” Lamenting the stark changes in attitude of some in the younger generation coming up in the field, Nurse Scavella shared, “Nurses are not doing bedside nursing anymore. My colleagues and I, when we were on the wards, we would make it fun. No one got bedsores, we massaged, turned them. Nowadays, a patient would be there for six hours not moved… It’s gone down the drain. We took pride in what we did. When we had a quiet time, we would ask other wards if they needed help, to make beds, change linens, and everywhere was nice and clean… They don’t take pride in what they do… In some ways, nursing has gone out of the door.”
The Eleutheran | Oct/Nov 2017
11
12
Local
www. EleutheraNews . com
10/11 2017
Local Immigration Asking Applicants to Check In, After PM Minnis Announced Deadline Date for Illegals to Leave the Country BY THE ELEUTHERAN NEWS TEAM
Mrs. Darling confirmed that in addition to the 400 illegal migrants that were taken into custody in Eleuthera during the first nine months of 2017, another three people had been taken into custody and transferred to New Providence for further processing on September 30th, 2017. Two of the illegal migrants, a man and woman, were taken in the Gregory Town area, and the third, another man, was taken into custody in Harbour Island. An excerpt from the Prime Minister’s October 11th speech, concerning illegal migrants, as well as those who are employing illegal migrants follow below: “Mr. Speaker:
(Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, The Bahamas) Chief Immigration Officer for the Eleuthera district, Mrs. Shema Darling issued a public reminder to anyone on the island who has not received a response concerning their application to come in to see them at the local Immigration Office.
This reminder followed announcements made by the Hon. Prime Minister Hubert Minnis in the House of Assembly on Wednesday morning, October 11th, 2017, where he stated that any migrant residing illegally within the Bahamas has until December 31st, 2017 to leave the country.
I advise the House that the Government will continue to address the vexing issue of illegal migration. We will continue to concentrate on the Immigration Department, with particular emphasis on the process for granting and renewing work permits and visas. We will continue to process permanent residency applications for those who have legally been in The Bahamas for an extensive period of time, who have contributed to The Bahamas and satisfy the requirements. This is a fair and just course of action. We must be a country that abides by the rule of law. Those migrants who are here illegally must leave by De-
STATEMENT BY SENATOR THE HON. CARL W. BETHEL, QC ATTORNEY GENERAL AND MINISTER OF LEGAL AFFAIRS It has been drawn to my attention that there is an anonymous and untrue posting being circulated on Social Media which purports to warn users of alarming alleged monitoring of social media. The same document was circulated widely on social media just prior to the last general elections, without any comment to the contrary by the former administration.
Extradition Appeal in Nassau Courts Dismissed for Eleuthera Defendants in US alleged Drug Trafficking Case BY THE ELEUTHERAN NEWS TEAM
Authorities confirmed on Monday, October 23rd, 2017, that five individuals who appeared in Appeals Court in New Providence on Monday morning had their extradition appeal dismissed by the court, and were remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) to await extradition procedures by the United States. The five men included; Austin Knowles Jr. of Palmetto Point, Eleuthera; Nathaniel Knowles, also of Eleuthera; Ian Bethel, a former Policeman from New Providence, and two other men, namely; Edson Watson and Sean Bruey (also known as Shawn Corey Saunders). In February of 2003, then Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Marcus
Bethel granted the go-ahead for extradition proceedings to commence against the men, who were wanted for drug trafficking charges in the United States. Magistrate Carolita Bethell approved the extradition request in 2004 and committed the men to prison to await extradition. However, they applied for and were granted bail in 2005. A Nassau daily reported in 2016, “Their habeas corpus application, which was stalled for more than a decade, was launched on a number of grounds including: it would be unjust and oppressive to extradite the applicants after the case remained dormant for so long and that the proceedings were invalid due to breach of the provisions of the Extradition Act.”
In May of 2016, Senior Justice Stephen Isaacs disagreed with the merits of their arguments led by Mr. Gomez, one of five lawyers on record for the men. The defendants then appealed the decision made by Senior Justice Stephen Isaacs that would surrender them to the U.S. Chief Superintendent Stephen Adderley, new OIC for Eleuthera, commenting on Monday morning’s dismissal of the appeal, said that if no other motions or steps were taken by the defendants in the court system, the extradition process could take less than a week. The indictments against the defendants by the United States were described as sealed, providing information on the charge of drug trafficking only with no further details.
cember 31, 2017. After which period, they will be aggressively pursued and deported. This applies to all nationalities. Those Bahamians and residents who employ illegal migrants have until December 31, 2017, to regularize these individuals or to stop employing them. I implore Immigration Officers to execute their duties in a professional and humane manner. Those who illegally employ such migrants are legally liable and they will be prosecuted. We must be a country of law and order.”
I wish to assure the Bahamian People in general and users of Social Media in particular that the Government of The Bahamas and its Law Enforcement Agencies are not engaged in the collection of any form of what is called "meta data" on the private social postings of residents of our Country. Any interception of any form of private communications can
only take place in respect of a specific allegation of the commission of a crime under Bahamian Law, and only in such circumstances as are permitted under the existing Laws of The Bahamas. Carl W. Bethel, QC Nassau, The Bahamas October 19, 2017
Local Man arrested after police discovers one pound of marijuana in box being offloaded from mail boat
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
The Eleutheran | Oct/Nov 2017
Police reported the discovery of approximately a pound of a substance believed to be marijuana early on Tuesday morning, October 24th, 2017, and the subsequent arrest of the individual found in possession of the cannabis product, illegal in this country. Officers were in the area of Cupid’s Cay dock around 12:30 am on Tuesday morning as
the MV ‘Daybreak’ was moored during its weekly freight and passenger run into Governor’s Harbour, when they observed a male with dreadlocks off-loading a black suitcase and several cardboard boxes. Officers became suspicious and approached the man, and informed him that they wanted to conduct a search. While searching one
13
of the cardboard boxes, Police found a grassy substance estimated to be about a pound of suspected marijuana. The individual was arrested and transported to the Governor’s Harbour Police Station, where he was held before being charged with Possession of Dangerous Drugs, and Possession with the Intent to Supply, later in the day on Tuesday.
turn the clocks back Sunday, November 5th Daylight Saving Time ends (clocks fall back one hour).
HACE Bi-Annual Blood Drive Island School- Wednesday November 9th 2017 Governors Harbour Clinic Thursday 10th and Friday 11 th of November.
highlights in OCT/NOV 2017 Governor’s Harbour (Harbour Time) Homecoming Festival Friday, November 3rd - Sat, November 4th, 2017 This festival attracts locals and visitors for funfilled activities that include Junkanoo, live band performances and games. Venue: Anchor Bay, Governor’s Harbour, Central Eleuthera Contact: Mr. Arthur Turnquest / (242) 332-2467
Green Castle Homecoming Festival Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 to Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 7:00pm - 12:00am This event attracts family and friends back to the community to celebrate with cultural activities, food, drinks, live band performances, and games. Venue: Green Castle, South Eleuthera Contact: Ms. Karen Burrows / (242) 334-6003
MOT’s 1st Annual Authentic Bahamian Craft Show Saturday, November 25th, 2017 - 10 to 9pm. To be held on the grounds of the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) Offices in Governor’s Harbour to launch the Holiday Season. FASHION SHOW and Food also available for sale.
BCOP (Breast Cancer Outreach Program) - Rock Sound Community Health Walk, held on Saturday, October 28th at 6am.
CSE Annual Walk For The Cure The Cancer Society of Eleuthera will host their Annual Walk For The Cure Fundraiser on Saturday, November 4th, 2017, under the theme, “Come Walk and Run With Us.” The Walkathon begins at 6:30am (Route: Cancer Society Wellness Center to GHB Park). Registration is $25. There will also be an Obstacle Course event from 9:30am until (Fee is $35). Family Fun Day will run from 9am until 12 noon at Bayfront Park in Governor’s Harbour. All are welcome.
Upcoming Youth Month Activities ALL ELEUTHERA Youth March and Rally on Sunday, October 29th at 4pm in Governor’s Harbour, as well as a Central Eleuthera Youth Awards Banquet on Saturday evening, November 18th, 2017 at the Worker’s House Ballroom, GHB.
Public Service Month Events Public Service Motorcade - Friday, November 3rd, beginning @ 12pm – 4pm from Bay Front Park to Palmetto Point, on to Hatchet Bay and returning to Governor’s Harbour “Meet & Greet” - Friday, November 3rd, immediately after the motorcade– Administrators residence, 4pm (refreshments) Public Service Talent Show - Friday, November 10th, featuring “A Night of Fun & Laughter” Workers House @ 8 pm - Tickets $5.00 Health Walk & Health Fair - Saturday, November 18th @ 6am Bay Front Park. Glucose & Blood Pressure Checks (refreshments immediately after the walk) Exhibition & Career Day - Friday, November 24th - Workers House, 9am – 5pm (Public Officers with twenty five (25) or more years in the service will be honored). Ceremony starts @ 10:30am Church Service - Sunday, November 26th Wesley Methodist Church, Governor’s Harbour (Public Officers with thirty (30) or more years will be honored). Luncheon will follow @ Workers House - Tickets $20.00
School Events: AWARDS CEREMONIES: North Eleuthera High School Awards - DATE to be Announced Religious Knowledge Speech Competition: Date: November 17th, 2017, Time: 10am, Location: Savannah Sound Resource Center Alvin Adderley Road Race: Date: November 17th at Bayfront Park in Governor’s Harbour Tony Crean Pre-season Invitational Basketball Tournament Date: November 23rd-26th in Governor’s Harbour Tarpum Bay Primary School PTA Fair and Guy Fawkes Saturday, November 4th, 2017 - 12 noon - Until at the Tarpum Bay Homecoming Site. Hot Dinners available. Guy Fawkes Competition, Hoop-la, Face Painting, Bouncing Castle, Plaiting of the Maypole, Fashion Show, Preston Albury Junkanoo band, and much more!
14
Local “Plus”
10/11 2017
“A Community Life”, Shared With Hundreds During Two-Day Tour
www. EleutheraNews . com
On Thursday morning, the staff and students at the Central Eleuthera High School welcomed Mr. Sears, and later in the afternoon, he presented to students at the North Eleuthera High School. Mr. Sears spoke eloquently to the high school students about his life story outlined in, ‘A Com-
was wanting to tell my mother’s story,” explained Mr. Sears. He continued, “A lot of people didn’t understand this complex and extraordinary woman, who had a great intellect, and I could not understand some of the choices she made. It was only when she told me her story, which I was behind
BY THE ELEUTHERAN NEWS TEAM
(Central Eleuthera, The Bahamas) Attorney, Alfred M. Sears, Esq., former Parliamentarian and Cabinet Minister, was in Central Eleuthera on Wednesday and Thursday, September 27th28th, by invitation of the Rotary Club of Eleuthera, continuing his book tour, “A Community Life”, a memoir describing his compelling and inspiring life story, having gone from reform school to becoming the Attorney General and Bahamas Minister of Education. Mr. Sears, accompanied by his wife, Marion Bethel, visited seven schools on island during the two-day visit, speaking with students in both the primary and high schools about his life experiences and pursuing his dreams, despite the obstacles he had faced. The school tours began on Wednesday morning with the primary schools. First stop was Emma E. Cooper primary in Palmetto Point, followed by Governor’s Harbour primary and the School for Exceptional Learners, before the group, which included representatives from the Rotary Club of Eleuthera, as well as retired educator, Mrs. Karen Crean, went on to James’ Cistern Primary and finally P. A. Gibson Primary in Hatchet Bay.
Mr. Alfred Sears visited with the Primary schools and with High schools on the island, and was also hosted at the Haynes Library on Thursday evening, September 28th, 2017 for a public presentation of his memoirs, “A Community Life”.
munity Life’. Students were highly engaged with Mr. Sears’ presentation which detailed his experiences as a young boy growing up, including his life-changing time spent in reform school. Mr. Sears generously gifted each of the schools with copies of his book for their library collections. During an interview with The Eleutheran Newspaper, on Thursday, Mr. Sears revealed that he had been inspired to write his memoirs after a friend encouraged him to do so, who had seen a speech given by him to students at R. M Bailey High during their graduation ceremony in 1990, in which he had shared some of his unique life story. The resulting book, which has now been shared with numerous schools and people across the island, intertwines his story with that of his mother’s, Winifred Delores Sears (nee Finley, originally from Bannerman Town). “The motivation that really carried me,
her for four years. I drew directly from her diary, which she wrote with brutal honesty, and gave me permission to also tell her story. So the book is two stories, and as I try to explain in the book, I am the manifestation of her dreams, which were deferred for her, but realized for me. She lived for her children.” On Thursday evening at 7pm, people from the Central Eleuthera community had the opportunity to hear Mr. Sears as he presented at the Haynes Library. Before Mr. Sears took to the podium, another young Bahamian author read aloud a poem from her first recent publication, called, “My Very Own Words.” 21 year old Derrinique Elliott captured the audience, especially Mr. Sears’ wife, Mrs. Marion Bethel, who is also a gifted poet, and a celebrated one, having won a number of international awards for her works.
Local “Plus”
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
UB Partners With Cape Eleuthera Island School To Bolster Research, Education Press Release
From left: Dr. Edd Brooks, CEO of Cape Eleuthera Island School; UB President Dr. Rodney D. Smith; and Chenara Carey, Chief Administrative Officer, Cape Eleuthera Island School.
As University of The Bahamas (UB) continues to embrace a sustainability paradigm and increase capacity for research undertakings and vibrant academic experiences, it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Cape Eleuthera Island School to strengthen cooperation in educational and research pursuits. Under the agreement, students and faculty will have increased opportunities to actively contribute to the fields of education, science and engineering through their courses of study. UB is collaborating with The Island School on curriculum development initiatives, providing faculty and students with diverse learning experiences in New Providence, Eleuthera, San Salvador and other locations where UB has satellite campuses. This agreement also paves the way for cultural enrich-
| 10/11 2017
15
ment, internship and teaching opportunities. “It is an honour for University of The Bahamas to sign an MOU with The Island School, not only for our UB students to study and do research on Cape Eleuthera, but also for distinguished faculty at The Island School to serve as adjunct faculty for University of The Bahamas,” said UB President Dr. Rodney D. Smith. “We are looking forward to doing joint degree programmes at the undergraduate, master’s and doctorate degree levels. We look forward to creating hybrid sustainable development programmes between our respective institutions that will be the kind of education that you cannot get anywhere else in the world.” CEO of The Island School Dr. Edd Brooks shared Dr. Smith’s enthusiasm over the formalization of the relationship and the opportunities that lie ahead for transformative education and research experiences. “The Island School was founded on the principle that students should be creators of knowledge and not just consumers of knowledge; the idea that students can and should work not just to pass a course or degree but do work that matters, something that has real impact on the world and an effect on the communities that we serve,” explained Dr. Brooks. “When the work matters, a student doesn’t come to school to get that grade, they come to see the next page in the books they read, the next step in the adventure and that is what we try to instill through our work.” The Island School is a living-learning environment that is a model for reducing man’s carbon footprint on the environment. The concept of conservation comes to life and deeprooted respect for the environment is cultivated. The school has solar panels and heaters and cisterns for rain water collection. An aquaponics operation and the processing and recycling of human waste to fertilize plants at the centre of the campus are also key features. The Island School complements the Cape Eleuthera Institute for research and the Deep Creek Middle School. “The thing I am most excited about now in this partnership is that finally we have an academic model where students can do work in The Bahamas on issues that are important for The Bahamas…. Our model works and we want to share this with more people in The Bahamas,” Dr. Brooks noted. Small island sustainability is one of the priorities for UB which is planning to develop a centre of excellence for environmental sustainability in Exuma and will soon officially open its Small Island Sustainability Research Centre at the Oakes Field Campus in New Providence.
s C t n
16
National
10/11 2017
www. EleutheraNews . com
Activists denounce trash talk against Hanna-Martin
dren, their children and their children’s children.”
BY rise bahamas
Several women’s rights organizations and activists are denouncing the derogatory statement that was reportedly made by a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) stalwart councilor at a recent leadership candidacy event. According to reports, the councilor said Glenys Hanna-Martin, Member of Parliament for En-
glerston, who is also running for party leadership, needed to know her place was in the kitchen, suggesting limitations on women’s political participation. Rise Bahamas Founder Terneille Burrows said, “We are not going to stand for anyone demeaning another person on the basis of them being a woman, or man for that matter. Until we have prominent people that are
Picture This: Rotary Ckub
of Eleuthera’s President Sherrin Cooper administering Polio Drops to a child in India earlier this year!
willing to denounce such behavior, the dehumanization will continue.” The PLP has not denied the claim or denounced the alleged statement. They need to act in accordance with the values they expose. “The interests of our wider society are undermined when we allow prominent people and institutions to remain silent in the face of discrimination. Bahamians are no longer going to tolerate being manipulated by political machinery,” Burrows added. Marion Bethel, Committee Member on the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) called for a shift in Bahamian culture. “Misogyny, the hatred of women, runs deep within our Bahamian culture. Until we, both women and men, begin to understand and resist this hatred, we will all continue to live crippled and diminished lives, and so will our chil-
Equality Bahamas Director Alicia Wallace noted the link between dismissive comments about individual women and prevailing attitudes toward the work and value of women. “The casual manner with which people demean and diminish the work, contributions, and lives of women is a symptom of a patriarchal, misogynistic ideology that pervades family life, workplace culture, political strata, and national affairs.” Wallace noted that while statements need to be rebuked and withdrawn, corrective action also needs to ensue. “Systemic issues must be understood and addressed so we are able to identify problematic statements like this one as more than words, but as rampant, entrenched misogyny in practice. This is indicative of the need for gender mainstreaming to happen in tandem with Continued On Page 17
Local
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
Trash Talk Continued from pg. 16
public dialogue.” The persistent and intentional undervaluing of women’s contributions to society — including household management, commitments to religious institutions, economic participation, and the exercise of civic responsibility — continues to affect views of gender and serves as a barrier to entry in male-dominated industries and spaces. Donna Nicolls, deputy director of the Bahamas Crisis Center and director of Bahamas Women’s Watch, along with women’s rights activist Noelle Nicolls agreed that consideration of our own biases and how they affect the daily lives of others is an important step towards shifting the thinking and practices that disadvantage women, stunting national growth. Corporate entities, political parties, educational institutions and civic organizations must act.
Picture This: Cynthia
“Mother” Pratt Presents a Copy of Her Book to the Governor General
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- The Hon. Cynthia “Mother” Pratt (left) presented Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling with a copy of her book, entitled An
Ordinary Woman from the Heart of the Inner City , during
a courtesy call at Government House on Monday, October 23, 2017. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
| 10/11 2017
17
Picture This: Eleuthera Sickle Cell Warriors
hold First Time Fundraiser
The Eleuthera “Sickle Cell Warriors”, a support and awareness raising local group, held their first T-shirt Day fundraiser in Governor’s Harbour on Thursday, September 28th, 2017, during world sicklecell anemia month. Key organizer, Mrs. Alva Culmer was very pleased with the outcome, saying, “The support was amazing! Our first time around, and we did very well. 2018 will be even bigger and better!” The mantra of the new committee recently formed, shared, Mrs. Culmer, is, “Awareness is Key.”
18
Island “Buzz�
Oct/Nov 2017
www. EleutheraNews . com
Picture This: Harbour Island
Beach Bash/Entertainment at Homecoming 2017 The North Eleuthera Homecoming is an annual event on the Bahamas Calendar. It takes place in Harbour Island and is a non stop party. The pictures shown in the Gallery here are from Saturday, October 7th, 2017, on the beach at dusk and on the stage with Geno D, along with Fanshawn Taylor and entertainer Blaudy with Sean from Visage and the Blue Connection band.
See more on page 35 and digital photos online at http://eleutheranews.com/?p=14384
Local
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
| 10/11 2017
19
Eleuthera’s Best
Sales & Specials!
North Eleuthera Shopping Center The Bluff, Eleuthera, Tel: (242) - 335-1880; Vibe: 225-0964; Email: neshoppingctr@yahoo.com
Opening Hours: Mon – Thurs 8am to 8pm; Fri & Sat 8am to 9pm; Sundays 8am to 5pm
welcome
For the Manager’s Special, Ask for Us! Sophie and Burchie
super meat specials!!! Chicken Leg Quarters (10 lbs) - $9.50
Chuck Roast - $3.99 per/lb
Ribs medium (5 lbs) - $14.99
Mutton (5 lbs) - $14.99
Chicken Wings (5 lbs) - $11.99
Whole Chicken - $1.89 per/lb
Turkey Wings (5 lbs) - $7.99
Center Cut Pork Chops (5 lbs) - $12.99
MORE MEATS Cornish Hens Steaks (All Varieties) Ground Turkey and Ground Beef Lamb Chops Whole Turkey and Turkey
Drumsticks Picnic Ham Pig Ears, Tail and Feet Chicken Paws (Feet), Gizzards and Necks Beef Feet
COME ON IN... Hawaiian Punch (1 gal.) -
$5.99
MORE DEALS AND SPECIALS IN STORE
Mahatma Long Grain Rice (20lbs) -
$12.99
Flash All Purpose Cleaner (128 oz.) - $8.99
MORE IN STORE! Libbys (15 oz.) Whole Kernel Corn/Whole Beets/Sliced Beets/ Mixed Veg./ Sweet Peas/French Style/Cut Beans -
Alberto Ziti (16 oz)
Cup Noodles
Alberto Long Grain/ Parboiled Rice (5 lbs) -
Silky Double Roll Toilet Tissue (8 pack)
$0.99
$7.51
Ramen Noodles
$7.51
$1.09 each
$2.99
$5.99
Splendor Floor Cleaner (28 oz. Cherry, Lavender) 2 For
$3.00
Lux Soap (4 fragrances) - $0.39
Alberto Corn Flakes (18 oz) 2 For
$5.00
Clorox (121 oz.)
$6.99 each or $18.99 per case
each
Supremo 3 In 1 Laundry Detergent
(454 g) - $1.49 each
22
Young author: Promotes her first book birthed from records of a trying period in her life. BY THE ELEUTHERAN NEWS TEAM
Young 26-year-old Eleutheran author, Mrs. Ashley Darling recently held an inspirational event on Friday evening, October 20th, 2017, promoting her new publication, ‘Beautifully Graced: When Grace Takes Over the Impossible’, at the Eleuthera Cancer Society’s Wellness Center in Palmetto Point, where she hosted inspirational speaker, Laquisha Wallace out of New Providence. The evening also saw songstress, Malikah Pinder, and Psalmists Lashanda Baptiste and Tressica Isaacs, sharing their talents
Local
Oct/Nov 2017
with the audience. ‘Beautifully Graced’, shares Ashley’s realization that being a Christian does not mean that we are exempt from trials, or that our lives are picture perfect. In the book, she reveals her struggle with depression and anxiety during her Christian walk. During an interview, following the event, Ashley imparted, “The book came about during a time Pictured: Author Ashley Darling (4th from when I was going through a huge Left) surrounded by family, friends and depression. I was still, a Christian, supporters. but battled with depression, when I found out I was pregnant with my en birth to my first child. While going second child, after having just giv- through that depression, I had no other way of letting it out, because I didn’t trust people, so to speak - the only things that I did trust were the pages. So I started to write little tidbits, and had no idea I was actually writing a book - I was just journaling. That’s how the book happened.” When asked about the strongest message that she wanted to share through the book, Ashley returned, “That you are graceful, whatever situation you are going through - whatever journey or transition. Everybody goes through different situations - it may not be mine, but just know that God has given you His grace to endure and to overcome whatever you may be dealing with. That is the main message, and to always be true to yourself, and to know that you are not the only one - and that there is always God’s grace.” Her book she said is targeted at all women - saved, unsaved, married, or single, “I feel that women harbour so much hurt and pain and we all go through not trusting, so it’s for women across the board.” Ashley’s journey to grace she says, has strengthened her relationship with God and has propelled her into her destiny. She is a firm believer of God’s grace and unconditional love. “No matter what broken pieces you may be holding, you’re never too far from God. He is always there to help restore you; amazing things happen when grace takes over.” Ashley is married to Mr. Christopher Darling, and they’ve been blessed with two children - a son, Christopher Jr. and a daughter, Carys. ‘Beautifully Graced’, is available for sale on Amazon.com, as well as Logos Bookstore at Harbour Bay, and the Bible and Book Center in Palmdale, New Providence.
www. EleutheraNews . com
Local
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
Share This: Backyard Farming/Gardening Education Program To Encourage Sustainable, Healthy Living
With the theme of ‘Let’s Learn and Grow Together’, Office Manager for BAMSI, Mrs. Gwendolyn Patram, along with her colleague at the Palmetto Point office, Agricultural Development Officer Mrs. Marilyn LaFleur organized a Backyard Farming/Gardening Education Program aimed at helping interested gardeners to thrive in their efforts through education and shared experience. “We have 21 persons signed up after the registration process,” said Mrs. Patram, adding, “The program consists of six sessions, with one held every two weeks. We also have teachers who are interested, so they
can take it back to the primary schools. The idea is that we are all learning and growing together, and it’s very powerful.” The first session was held during the week of October 3rd, 2017, “We wanted to bring people back to the idea of backyard farming or backyard gardening and with an Agricultural Development Officer here, Mrs. Marilyn LaFleur, we got it started. Mrs. LaFleur hosted the first class two weeks ago, and everybody was so excited - because they had done some gardening by themselves, but never had real success. “I personally am getting so much, learning how to do my own gardening in the back of my yard. BAMSI provided the seeds for participants in the program, and they sent a wide variety of vegetable seeds,” shared Mrs. Patram. During the Tuesday session on October 17th, Mr. Keith Culmer, an avid gardener, who has seen many a successful harvest, and self-declared that his breakfast is eaten as he walks through his garden in the morning,
shared some of his insights garnered over years of honing his passion. From, tips on how to properly nurture seedlings to when and how to transplant them, watering tips, soil preparation, as well as properly preserving seeds for the next planting. The next session will see the group visiting an established local farm to observe and learn what they can about that farmer’s success. “We are also looking at people who take it to another level, in processing and selling value added, finished products, resulting from farm goods,” said Mrs. Patram. “We are learning to sustain ourselves and to eat more healthily - to get to a place where we can go into our backyard and get our own vegetables, because in the store they are so expensive. We have all the seeds available to us, and that’s what we are going to learn to do.”
| 10/11 2017
23
24
Local
Oct/Nov 2017
One Eleuthera Foundation and Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Outreach Program kickoff Breast Cancer Awareness Month
www. EleutheraNews . com
BY THE ELEUTHERAN NEWS TEAM
The month of October signifies Breast Cancer awareness month and the Breast Cancer Outreach Program (BCOP) hosted numerous activities to honor the month. Under the theme “Saving Our Sisters, Strengthening Families”, BCOP hoped to increase awareness about the disease, encourage screening, stress the importance of early detection in saving lives, raise funds for the program and celebrate our survivors. BCOP began in 2013 and has been funded annually by grants from Susan G. Komen and
donations from individuals, corporate businesses, Rotary Clubs, and fundraisers. Through the renewal of a grant from the same organization in 2016, One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) has been able to continue its efforts of educating women on Eleuthera about breast cancer and recently expanded its reach to provide education and awareness services on Cat Island, Exuma and Long Island as well. More than 40% of Baha-
mian women are at stage 3 or 4 when diagnosed with breast cancer. It is important for the Breast Cancer Outreach Program to bring awareness to the disease and encourage screening because early detection can save lives. The month was filled with awareness activities including church services, aware-
ness booths, an art exhibit, fashion show and fundraisers. The BCOP continues to distribute breast cancer literature nationwide (Cat Island, Exuma, Long Island, Nassau and Eleuthera). The launch of an Art Exhibition took place on Tuesday October 10th, 2017 at the Eleuthera Arts and Cultural Centre in Tarpum Bay. The exhibition featured art pieces from Preston H. Albury High School art students and local artisans. The event was fun filled with performances from Invasive Diversity, a dance group from Preston H. Albury High School. Sarah Allen, a 16-year breast cancer survivor gave a special message urging the audience to “understand that cancer is not a death sentence”; she is living proof. Maisie Thompson Community Outreach and Membership Coordinator for
Local
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
Love Amongst Paper Kings:
A Unique Novel, Captivating - Timely, yet Nostalgic by Cindy Burrows
Cindy Burrows, a native Eleutheran, hailing from the township of Governor’s Harbour, recently released her fourth book, now available on Amazon.com. ‘Love Amongst Paper Kings’, is her first book for and about adults. As an art educator, she wrote her first three books aimed at education and students. ‘Beyond the Tall Grass’ - is a novel and textbook used by the Ministry of Education in the Literature curriculum for adolescent students. ‘Keys to Classroom Management’ - is a ‘How To’ publication for teachers garnered from the author’s more than 25 years of experience in the classroom, and her third previous release - ‘Around We Go’ - is a collection of Short Stories and Poems aimed at the Ba-
One Eleuthera and Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Outreach Program reminded attendees about the importance of “knowing their bodies and reporting any changes to their healthcare provider:” How you can support An exciting opportunity to support the Breast Cancer Outreach Program is its
hamian adolescent student audience. Being an artist, Cindy illustrated her own front cover for this book as well as for her previous released works. Her art can be viewed online on many sites and at her studio in Eleuthera, Bahamas, where she resides. A tantalizing summary describes the new novel as follows: “Injustice, bigotry, and wartime, provide the backdrop for this unique novel. However, even with these sobering realities, the story transports the reader to a place of splendid romance. It is fiction at its most real, and it makes you feel as if you really know the characters. “Cindy Burrows writes a sweet story of love, passion, and devotion. She knows how to combine important historical themes with romance. Her main character, Sherri, is caught between love, caution, and survival, and the challenges are great. Could Lee, just one of her possible suitors, prove himself to be a man of depth, and worth, even with the aftermath of her cruel subjugation? Could Sherri trust that she could have the freedom to choose what others like herself, daren’t dream of? “This novel is filled with humor and lends itself to unexpected twists and turns. These endearing characters are placed in situations which both entertain and excite.”
crowdfunding campaign that launched on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 and ends November 28, 2017. One Hundred percent of funding donated will go to the Breast Cancer Outreach Program and its continued efforts to bring breast cancer education and awareness to Bahamian women. To support this campaign, visit www.oneeleuthera.org/SupportBCOP.
You can also support the Breast Cancer Outreach Program by attending awareness activities or volunteering. To learn more about this and other One Eleuthera Foundation projects visit www.oneeleuthera. org.
| 10/11 2017
25
C O N S E RVAT I O N C O R N E R
26 | Oct/Nov 2017
Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) Introduces the SSRG Program, making solar 100%
legal for BPL customers Earlier this year, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) introduced the Small Scale Renewable Generation Program (SSRG), which enables BPL customers to install solar electric arrays on their homes and businesses, and reduce their electrical bills on a monthly and annual basis. Solar electric, or photovoltaic (PV), modules convert the sun’s energy into electrical energy that can be used to power typical household energy loads, such as air conditioners, hot water heaters, televisions, refrigerators, and anything that plugs into a standard wall outlet in your home. Energy produced by the solar array is energy that you do not need to purchase from the power company. Eleutheran readers may recall when Bahamas Electric Company (BEC) introduced the Renewable Energy Self Generation Plan (RESG) in the Spring of 2015, however, this plan was put on hold when BEC was in discussions with PowerSecure to engage in a management contract of the company’s power generation activities. Documents describing the program were released for residential customers early this year, and then in March for commercial customers on BPL’s website, and the utility is now reviewing applications for approval. Solar array designs are based on average customer demand, a measure of the average amount of energy the customer uses in a given year to assess that customer’s demand on the Eleuthera electrical grid. The maximum allowable size of the solar array is based on this number, called the average customer demand. Most people who use solar energy generated at their homes, may also store that energy in batteries, in what is called an “off-the-grid” or “off-grid” system design. Off-grid systems, and the homes they power, are not connected to the BPL power grid. These homes rely solely on energy produced from the solar array on site. Since solar modules do not produce power during the night, so the home requires an additional source
Elite Customs Brokers We offer: *Brokerage Services *Trucking *DHL Courier
Tel: 332-3066
Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera
of stored energy. Off-grid systems use their batteries that are charged by the solar panels during the day, and supply power to the home during nighttime hours. Since off-grid systems are not connected to the power grid, they must produce and store enough electrical energy to last overnight. One of the greatest benefits of off-grid systems is the potential to maintain uninterrupted power - so no more grid outages. Another type of solar array design is called a “utility interactive”, “grid-intertie”, or “grid-tied” system. As the name would lend it, grid-tied solar arrays interact with the power grid, and combine the energy they produce with energy from the power grid. Grid-tied arrays do not require the use of batteries, and as a result are cheaper. Typically, the home uses energy produced from the solar array during the day, and energy from the power grid at night. Often, during the middle of the day when the sun is highest, these solar arrays produce more energy than what is used in the home: this power is sent back to the power grid. Now, with the launch of the SSRG Program, customers will receive a credit on their electrical bills for power sent to the grid. Although each system design varies, it is expected that electrical bills may be reduced by as much as 20% on a yearly basis. Interested readers are encouraged to visit their local BPL office, or check BPL’s website for more information. If you have questions about solar,
please feel free to visit the Island School’s campus in Cape Eleuthera to see several solar installations in action.
National
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
The Eleutheran | Oct/Nov 2017
27
Immigration Policy to Reflect All Nationalities; Independent Commission to Approve Applications for Citizenship
Pictured: Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis, centre right, shakes hands as he enters Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, and behind is Minister of Transport and Local Government the Hon. Frankie Campbell. They both take the podium to address the church audience, with the Minister of Transport assisting in Creole for the benefit of the audience. (Photos/Yontalay Bowe/OPM Media Services)
BIS Matt Maura
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Government of The Bahamas’ immigration policy is not based on any one individual group of persons residing locally, but about individuals from “all countries” who are here illegally, Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis said Sunday. Prime Minister Minnis also announced that Administration officials will create an Independent Commission to approve applications for citizenship in accordance with the Constitution “and our laws” to avoid any potential political interference. Responsibility for the approval of applications for citizenship will be removed from the Cabinet, except for cases of national security. “It is not a policy solely about individuals from the Republic of Haiti. People of Haitian descent will not be especially targeted,” Prime Minister Minnis said. “The policy is about individuals from any country who are not legally in The Bahamas. “This includes individuals from the Caribbean, South America, Central America and North America. The policy is also concerned with Bahamians who illegally employ individuals from anywhere in the world,” Prime Minister Minnis added. Addressing worshipers attending the Sunday, October 22, 2017 morning service at the Metropolitan Church of the Nazarene, Prime Minister Minnis said
The Bahamas must be a country that upholds its laws. The Prime Minister said the Government will be just, and humane, in upholding all of the country’s laws when it comes to immigration matters. Administration officials, Dr. Minnis said, will act in accordance with the Constitution of The Bahamas and the demands of human dignity and social justice to grant residency and citizenship to those eligible individuals who qualify for such status. “To the press ‘No I am not opening flood gates, but I will, and all of The Bahamas will, respect and enforce the laws of our country. We must uphold the law in terms of the grant of permanent residency and citizenship. We must uphold the law in terms of illegal migration and those who illegally employ individuals not in The Bahamas legally. Those Bahamians or otherwise who hire illegals are breaking our laws and will be prosecuted,” the Prime Minister added. Prime Minister Minnis said while The Bahamas has a legal responsibility to enforce its immigration policies to the full extent of the law, the country must also be fair in terms of its immigration policies and practices as it is comprised of persons “who have their roots” from throughout the Caribbean and the world. “We are made up of people from Africa, Europe and the Americas. We are made up of people from Dominica, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and from throughout the Caribbean. We are
also made up of people from Haiti. The ties between The Bahamas and Haiti go back for much more than a century. Haiti and The Bahamas are bound together by history, by geography and by family ties. “We must be fair and just towards those who have contributed in so many ways to The Bahamas. This means we must be fair in terms of our immigration practices and policies. It is not fair, nor just, for so many of our young people to be marginalized, isolated or placed in no man’s land (stateless). Many cannot open bank accounts, attend universities, or travel, in spite of finishing our High Schools and in some instances, performing at the top of the class. “My Government will act in accordance with our Constitution and the demands of human dignity and social justice to grant residency and citizenship for eligible individuals who qualify for such status. “Too many people have been waiting a long time to be granted permanent residency. Some people have to go year-to-year for a Work Permit when they should have been granted permanent residency some time ago. We must vigorously address this issue,” Prime Minister Minnis said.
28
Perspective
10/11 2017
OP-ED By Sir Ronald Sanders www.sirronaldsanders.com
By Sir Ronald Sanders (The writer is the Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the US and the OAS. 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 his own) Insurers and re-insurers are facing major losses in the wake of the damage done in the Caribbean and the United States by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. These losses will have a direct and immediate impact on insurance premiums across the entire Caribbean and the Eastern seaboard of the US. Higher building and flood insurance costs coming on top of the costs of rebuilding damaged properties will prove to be too expensive to many home owners and proprietors of businesses. Consequently, even as reconstruction takes place in the several islands that were hammered by these violent storms, there will be many abandoned sites for many years to come. Persons who find the costs of new insurance too high might simply opt to collect insurance payments, if they were insured, and walk away.
Policy Statement: The Perspective, Out There, Op-ED and Letters section of The Eleutheran newspaper is a medium we provide for the members of the Eleuthera community to express their views and opinions on issues that directly or indirectly affect any part of our society. These views do not in anyway reflect the views of this newspaper. While we aim to publish all letters sent to us, please note The Letter to the Editor section is not a vehicle for people to air personal gri pes against another person and letters may be refused on the basis of ethics, which includes, but is not limited to, personal vendettas or attacks.
www. EleutheraNews . com
Insuring the Caribbean’s future Those home owners and other proprietors, who were not insured or were under-insured, have an even greater problem. They have to find the money from their own resources to rebuild and they might well find that an impossibility. Hurricanes don’t only destroy properties and take lives, they also create unemployment and increase poverty – something that those who deny Climate Change and Global Warming need to understand. Insurers and re-insurers will raise their rates for certain in the coming weeks. Some might collapse under the burden of pay-outs from the hurricanes. Those that survive will increase premiums not only because they have to recoup their losses but also because they have to cover the enlarged risk posed by bigger and fiercer hurricanes. Global insurers and reinsurers have already issued profit warnings. For instance, Lloyd’s of London has announced that it expects net losses of US$4.5 billion from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Lloyd’s 80-plus syndicates are reported to have already paid out more than US$160 million in claims from Harvey and more than US$240 million from Irma with more claims to come from the ravages of Hurricane Maria. And, Lloyd’s of London insurer, Beazley, said losses from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and a series of earthquakes in Mexico would reduce its 2017 earnings by about US$150 million. US property insurer Chubb Ltd. estimated after-tax losses of up to US$1.28 billion from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, with claims arising from Hurricane Maria not yet taken into account. So, insurance premiums will increase, and a few insurance companies might even decline coverage of certain properties unless they are satisfied that they are built to withstand Category 5 plus hurricanes, which has become the new normal. It should be fairly obvious that insurers and re-insurers will take the view that the rewards of providing insurance cover might not be worth the risk, given the ferocity of hurricanes. The only thing that would persuade them to take a different and more favourable position is the legislation and implementation of codes that require all buildings to adhere to high standards of resilience. Governments throughout the Caribbean, including those that have been spared hurricanes in recent years, will now have to legislate new building codes and they will have to police their implementation with stringent penalties for builders who
fail to meet them. In this regard there is a lesson to be learned from Mexico City, where in the wake of repeated earthquakes over 30 years, the government legislated tighter building codes and better construction materials. Those building codes saved Mexico City from a worst disaster than it experienced last month. But, less devastation would have occurred had enforcement of the codes not been deeply flawed and uneven. So, the two lessons from the Mexico City experience are that strong building codes are an absolute necessity and strict enforcement is also vital to save lives and protect property. As hurricane-damaged Caribbean countries now begin the long and tortuous process of rebuilding, legislation of stronger building codes and enforcement of those codes are imperative not only to withstand the force of more powerful storms, but also to convince insurers and re-insurers to continue giving property owners adequate insurance coverage. Caribbean countries, that have not suffered from hurricanes in recent years, ought to follow the same pattern. Allowing rebuilding at standards that applied previously is a prescription for catastrophe. Year after year, the region could be faced with a cluster of countries being decimated as has occurred this year. And, if that were to happen, the region could become uninsurable, leaving little or no opportunity for rebuilding and ruining economies irreparably. All Caribbean countries are vulnerable, and any of them could be a victim. In this connection, the legislation, implementation and policing of stringent building codes designed for the greatest resilience has to become the benchmark for the entire region. The time to legislate and implement that benchmark is now. Waiting for a disaster before taking these measures would be a huge mistake for which the entire Caribbean would pay dearly with few, if any countries or agencies, coming to their rescue. All governments and their disaster preparedness organisations should begin spreading a message that resilient building across the length and breadth of their nations is essential. No person likes to expend money, particularly if no immediate benefit can be seen for the expenditure. But, regret for not spending to achieve a higher level of resistance would serve no purpose in the wake of another hurricane’s devastation. Responses and previous commentaries: www.sirronaldsanders.com
Letter to Editor / Public Health Association of Central Eleuthera (HACE) Public Appeal and Blood Drives As many residents are aware HACE operates three ambulances, two in Palmetto Point and one in Hatchet Bay. September was a busy month in the Governors Harbour area with over 17 emergency calls from daytime to the early hours of the morning. The working relationship between the government nursing staff and volunteer ambulance EMT personnel is second to none, with the nurses in Governors Harbour and Hatchet Bay working long hours with a dedication that many have experienced. Once again I take this opportunity to thank our dedicated EMT volunteers, Mr. Jason Thompson, Mr. Neville Sands and Mrs. Alison Gosling who are on call 24/7 and never fail to drop everything they are doing or get out of bed in the middle of the night to attend the emergency calls. On two occasions recently we required both ambulances located in Palmetto Point, to attend different emergencies at the same time. I should stress that contrary to the belief of a small minority, none of the volunteers are paid in any way shape or form. Many emergencies increase our monthly fuel bill and including the Hatchet Bay ambulance, our fuel cost for July thru September was approx. $900. No charge is made to residents of Eleuthera for this service. Additionally, apart from running costs, HACE will purchase or repair medical equipment at the request of the senior nursing officer. Recently HACE donated a Dynamap to Hatchet Bay clinic and repaired the Dynamap in Palmetto Point clinic at a cost of $3,250.00. We strive to continually improve our equipment and not only supply pulse oximeters to every nurse but recently purchased straps to secure patients to the stretcher or backboard at a cost of $350.00. This saves on using and disposing of expensive stretch bandages and speeds up the process of securing the patient with the added advantage that these straps can be used over and over again. Our one fund raiser is due to be held in February but donations can be made at any time, preferably by cheque and made out to H.A.C.E. Donations in the form of a cheque can be given to any of the EMT volunteers, Senior nursing officer, Mr. Gosling or the treasurer Mrs. Carlita Culmer. Appeal: Commonwealth Brewery has ceased to donate Guinness for blood donor drives. This is not a necessity but is an incentive to many. I am asking for 3 persons to each donate 1 case of Guinness for this event. Please contact me at the number below or by email. Additionally due to the high volume of patients being flown out we are in dire need of sheets. On average one emergency
Continued On Page 29
Perspective
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com IS YOUR HOME
FIRE SAFE By Mike Lightbourn
Two minutes. If your home catches fire, it’s estimated you only have two minutes to get out before you risk being trapped in the flames. It can take just five minutes for a fire to consume an entire home. So every second counts. October is Fire Safety Month. Let’s take stock of what we can do to protect our most valuable possessions - our family and our homes. The most important thing to remember is to NEVER leave young children home alone - not even for a few minutes. We have read too many tragic stories about unattended children who have died in home fires. Every home, even the most humble, should have at least one smoke detector and a working fire extinguisher. Fire Safety Month is a reminder to homeowners to check smoke detector batteries. Fire extinguishers need to be checked periodically to make sure they are in working order. It’s important to consult a professional to make sure you buy the right equipment and you know how to use it. It’s extremely important to
have at least one escape route in the event of a fire and to hold regular fire drills with your family. STOP DROP ROLL Go over the simple Stop Drop Roll fire safety technique with your children. This teaches them how to put out fire on clothing or hair and helps to avoid panic. Use the Stop Drop Roll colouring sheet after practising the technique to reinforce what they’ve learned. Make it into a neighbourhood or school event, or sponsor a Stop Drop and Roll children’s party. Show a child-friendly video on fire safety Dos and Don’ts. Teach your children about the danger of using matches. TIPS WHEN BUYING A HOME If you live in an older home, it’s important to know the condition of the electrical wiring. The insulation on
many first generation PVC cables - used to wire a lot of homes in the ‘60s - has a tendency to dry rot and crumble after 30 or more years. This can result in short circuits. If not properly fused or breaker protected, it can cause fire. Home buyers and home owners, particularly of older buildings, should have a current survey report by a reputable licensed electrical contractor. It should state the condition of the home’s electrical system, complete with any recommendations for repairs or upgrades. Repairs and upgrades can be expensive, so it is good to know what you’re dealing with. When moving into a new home, plan an escape route in the event of a fire. If you don’t have one in your current home, make one! BURGLAR BARS If your home is outfitted with burglar bars or security screens, make sure some of
The Eleutheran | Oct/Nov 2017
them are hinged and can swing open. The escape “hatches” will typically be padlocked, but the key should be kept in a designated spot within reach. Do a trial escape run NOW and practise every year. THE TOP CAUSE Cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Do NOT use water on a grease fire. Water will spread the oil/grease and make it worse. Use only a fire extinguisher (class B) or baking soda. Never leave an active stove unattended. Fires only need 30
Letter:
seconds to spread out of control. Keep everything off hot surfaces and away from flames. For instance, don’t leave a kitchen mitt or dish towel near the stove. Keep the grill at least 10 feet from vegetation and the house. SMOKING Smoking is another common cause for fire. Avoid smoking indoors and make sure you completely stub out butts in an ashtray or a can filled with sand. NEVER smoke in bed. Some mattresses are highly combustible. This
29
is especially true if you’re sleepy, have been drinking, or have taken meds that make you drowsy. Do your lungs a favour and put out your cigarette permanently. Practicing fire safety requires diligence, but it is a small price to pay to safeguard against tragedy. Questions or comments? Email me at info@cbbahamas.com (Mike Lightbourn is president of Coldwell Banker Lightbourn Realty)
Continued from pg. 28
evacuation will require 2 sheets per patient which are never returned. Blood Drive (Locations and Dates): Island School Wednesday, November 9th, 2017. Governors Harbour Clinic Thursday, November 10th and Friday, November 11th. Requirements. 1. MUST eat before donating. 2. Cannot have ANY body piercings or tattoos within last 12 months 3. Cannot be on antibiotics 4. Cannot donate if you have a cold. 5. Some other medical problems. Benefits. 1. Forces the body to produce new healthy blood 2. Regular donors are healthier 3. Donors react better to blood loss through surgery or accidents 4. A feeling of doing something that takes so little time and effort but benefits so many. Donated blood can be made into three products and therefore potentially save three lives. 1 pint can be donated every 8 weeks and the body replaces the fluid in 24 hours. You will have blood pressure and iron level tested and be informed of your blood type.
Blood is used for surgery, cancer patients, blood transfusions and a host of other medical situations. As an example, the Bahamas needs over 10,000 units per year but only gets on average 4,000. A gunshot or knife wound to the spleen can take 10-30 pints, cancer under chemotherapy - 2 pints, dialysis twice weekly - 2 pints per treatment and sickle cell - 10 pints. Recently, an appeal went out for blood for an Eleuthera resident. The need is so desperate that blood donated in Eleuthera during blood drives is flown to Nassau every evening for processing and is often in a patient before morning. All blood types are necessary, with O negative being the universal donor - meaning any patient regardless of their blood type can accept it. Please consider being a new donor. It takes a short time, a little initial discomfort but you will be saving one or more lives. For those persons undecided, remember none of us knows when we will be in a hospital bed desperately in need of surgery but cannot have that surgery because there is no blood available. To our regular donors we look forward to seeing you and especially the brave students from Central Eleuthera High School who always support this event in large numbers. Chris Gosling, Chairman, H.A.C.E Cell: 5577006, Home 3323178 cgosling1949@hotmail.com
A SPICE MEDIA GROUP (SMG) PUBLICATION Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, The Bahamas.
MAN. DIR. / CO-Pub
Dr. V. J. Bryan, PhD, (Research/Write)
CONSULTING EDITOR
Theresa Burrows
vbryan@smgbusiness.com Columnists Man. Editor / Co-Pub
Phone | WHATSAPP | TEXT
1 (242) 422-9350 email / website services@TheEleutheran.com editor@TheEleutheran.com www.EleutheraNews.com
fax/landline
1 (242) 332-2993 The Eleutheran, P. O. Box EL-25166, Governor’s Harbour Eleuthera, The Bahamas.
Elizabeth Bryan, BBA (Photo/Writer) editor@TheEleutheran.com asst copy editor
Andrew Burrows, Ronald Sanders contributing writers
Sherelle Wallace
Safyha Bryan Stamped: October 24, 2017 9:54 PM
In-house Writers - articles written and edited by The Eleutheran Team. These may be investigative, informational, Sports, Education, Business etc.
Current Issue Oct/Nov. 2017 Size: 40 Pages; ==
We appreciate members of the community reaching out to us daily and invite you to contact us at 422-9350. A Proud Supporter of: Community, Business, Young Entrepreneurs, Builders, Bahamas Public Schools, Community Organizations..Eleuthera
30
Local
www. EleutheraNews . com
10/11 2017
The Bahamas Conducts Continuing Dialogue with European Union bis The Bahamas has used the opportunity of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ 4th annual ‘Diplomatic Week’ to stage the third in a series of dialogues with the European Union. The exchange took place during a meeting between The Bahamas and the EU on Thursday, 19 October 2017. The political dialogue was held under the auspices of Article 8 of the Cotonou Agreement, which states that the Parties “shall regularly engage in a comprehensive, balanced and deep political dialogue leading to commitments on both sides”. The Cotonou Agreement is an international agreement between African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and the nations of the European Union, aimed at promoting a stable and democratic political environment. The talks were led by the Honourable Darren Henfield, MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas, and Her Excellency Malgorzata Wasilewska, Ambassador, Head of the European Union Delegation to The Bahamas. The talks covered a wide range of global and regional issues, including climate change and natural disasters, security and crime, and human rights and migration. The wide ranging dialogue also included discussions on the future of ACP-EU relations and the ongoing implementation of the EU-CARIFORUM Economic Partnership Agreement, both in light of the Brexit process. Both sides welcomed the opportunity to restart this key dialogue, which was last held in October 2015, and looked forward to increased cooperation in the future.
Minister Henfield welcomed the European Delegation – also comprising nonresident Ambassadors attending Diplomatic Week from Germany, Ireland, Spain, Sweden and the British High Commissioner – and conveyed The Bahamas’ pleasure and honour to receive the group. He noted that The Bahamas’ relationship with the European Union continued as a high priority for the country, and that the two parties were bound by a proud democratic tradition and commitment to good governance and the rule of law. Restarting the dialogue, under the new government represented a positive step in further developing these relations. The Minister – who led The Bahamas side comprising representatives from the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Financial Services, Trade and Industry and Immigration, and the Ministry of the Environment and Housing – considered today’s exchange as frank, meaningful and opportune, as it occasioned the stipulation of important elements of the national agenda to individual members of the EU side present. Ambassador Wasilewska described the talks as both comprehensive and dynamic. She said that the EU/Bahamas relationship was of growing importance in an increasingly global world that now faced a series of unprecedented challenges. She added that, ‘Only through partnerships such as ours will we be able to tackle those challenges and help create an enabling environment which helps all of our citizens’.
Community Tidbits: Worker’s House:
During a meeting of the Eleuthera Heads of Government Agencies, new Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) Officer in Charge (OIC) for the Eleuthera District, Chief Superintendent Stephen Adderley, shared for the knowledge of the public, that the Worker’s House Complex in Governor’s Harbour, where RBPF Headquarters are currently located was in fact purchased by the Bahamas Government in 2016. He said that his department would be organizing the upkeep and maintenance of the complex, with the goal of making more of structure usable once again, including the meeting and conference rooms located on the second floor. Scheduling and use of the ballroom by the public is also being coordinated through Police Headquarters, with a reasonable usage fee to facilitate ongoing upkeep.
Governor’s Harbour Airport:
Announced changes to the terminals at the Governor’s Harbour Airport, said Assistant Airport Manager, Holly Barrett-Pearce were about 70% completed. Some challenges were reported with construction activities, however, a move of Bahamas Customs, Bahamas Immigration offices to the former domestic terminal was expected to take place by the end of October 2017 or early in November. The announced changes at the Governor’s Harbour Airport encompassed the current domestic terminal being converted to international arrivals only, and the current international terminal being converted to host all departures (taking advantage of the security equipment already installed for all flights), as well as domestic arrivals. Other airport updates included a new procedure, requiring all phones above a certain size to be checked. An Emergency Operation Center at the airport is also to be organized to manage emergency efforts at the facility.
Perspective
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
Looking Back vent the eventual results of smart technologies forcing human jobs into oblivion. With the onset of job redundancies there is increased demand for social intervention as larger portions of our populations become increasingly poorer and less able to participate in the economic vibrancies of trade and commerce. In the 20th century there were two world wars that brought great destruction and tremendous carnage, and even though these things were true there is another side of why such things happen. I have watched many nature documentaries and observed how animals behave; I have always said that every war is fought over ‘terBy: Andrew L. Burrows ritory’. Where ever animals stake andrewburrows1@gmail.com out an area as their exclusive living space, they will fight and kill to prevent it from being ‘invadIt is very hard for us to ed’ by others of their own kind. come to the realization that peo- Men are no different, and as we ple are being replaced by ma- witness the dramatic shift taking chines or being made to perform place in the world as poverty exas though they are robots! Well pands and the super rich become they are, and it seems as though even richer at the expense of us there is nothing we can do to pre- all, there is only one ultimate so-
lution, War! Wars are very expensive and result in increased demand for labour and materials, and those who instigate such action create the need and justification for committed funding and senseless loss of human life, thus war becomes a means of excusable reduction of human populations. Yet, even though we see this taking place and understand the outcomes, we pretend that all the violence is justifiable, necessary and tolerable if it means that there is a chance of those who survive becoming richer. It can be truly said that money and wealth is this worlds curse, a life motivated by ‘greed’ is pure evil. We have lived through the recent economic recession and near collapse of many financial institutions, but did we learn anything, like ‘how did this happen and what is the cause of it’? However, we are so captivated with recovering that taking time to discover why is soon overpowered. When you read the Bible you will discover in it a con-
The Eleutheran | Oct/Nov 2017
stant theme, God the Almighty says that we are to fear Him, and Him alone. Yet we are constantly being bombarded by every form of media, attempting to instill in us a fear of everything that is, except God! The Bible teaches us to seek knowledge and understanding so that we do not have to rely on manmade fear. As the technology boom surges ahead, businesses become increasingly more impersonal, education loses its social values, and even church and religion become more money driven! My appeal to you who are inspired to read this column is that you may do what Jesus warned all of His followers to do, and that is to remain ‘awake’ and not become drowsy at the wheel of life. We are constantly being told that there is a political solution to our many social, religious, and economic issues, but time has proven that unless we become strong individually we will not rise to the occasion collectively. In unity there is strength, the Bible says that a cord of many strands is not easily broken. To overcome the many problems that we face today requires that we as families, communities, Islands, and as a country must resolve to work together for the total benefit of us
31
all, while not eroding the uniqueness of our individual character and skills. Just as God made each of us to be born as individuals, even though we all descended from one source, our unity comes with our individuality. We are all a part of the problem, and we must all be willing to be the solution. For too long we have sat and waited for the answers to our problems to come from some distant or outside source; we were wrong then and we are wrong now. God has instilled in each one of us the power and ability to live out the purpose for our being here, however, we have often transferred responsibility for ourselves to others, but only I have feelings for myself, as does everyone else. It takes many poor people to make one rich person, but one person with a rich heart can make many poorer persons richer. Many persons buy into a Lottery to enrich a single winner. When are we going to understand that God is the creator and sustainer of all things, we all came into this world and brought nothing, we will also die and take nothing out with us; so our problem is simple, as we truly love God, we must also truly love our fellow men.
Picture This
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling received Letters of Commission from His Excellency Pierre Clive Agius, High Commissioner-Designate of Malta to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, in a brief ceremony at Government House on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- His Excellency Armando Varricchio, Ambassador-Designate of Italy to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, presented his Letters of Credence to Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, in a brief ceremony at Government House on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling received Letters of Credence from Her Excellency Elisabeth Eklund, Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, in a brief ceremony at Government House on Tuesday, October 17, 2017.
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling received Letters of Credence from His Excellency Jim Kelly, Ambassador-Designate of Ireland to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, in a brief ceremony at Government House on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. (BIS Photos/Letisha Henderson)
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling received Letters of Credence from His Excellency Jose Maria Bosch Bessa, AmbassadorDesignate of the Kingdom of Spain to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, in a brief ceremony at Government House on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. (BIS Photos/Letisha Henderson)
32
Crime News
10/11 2017
www. EleutheraNews . com
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. Reports issued by the RBPF locally. her after which they had a verbal and physical altercation from which he received a bruise to the left side. Police action was requested. This matter is under active investigation.
POLICING ACTIVITIES HARBOUR ISLAND, ELEUTHERA Police Action Requested On Thursday 19th October 2017 sometime around 10:00 am an adult male came into the Rock Sound Police Station and reported that sometime in the afternoon of Wednesday 18th October 2017 while at his club he was threatened to be killed by a male known to him putting him in fear of his life. Police action requested in this matter. this matter is under active investigation. FIREARM AND DANGEROUS DRUG SEARCHES: On Tuesday October 17th 2017 at about 12:04 pm Officers while conducting traffic checks reported an adult male for driving a black 2006 Honda Air Wave in a Northern direction on Queens Highway in Governor’s Harbour while same was unlicensed. Uninsured and uninspected for current year He was warned of prosecution and told to produce his Driver’s license to the GHPS within 48 hours. FIREARM AND DANGEROUS DRUG SEARCHES: On Tuesday October 17th 2017 at about 12:30 pm Officers of the GHPS conducted Mobile patrols from Governor’s Harbour to Savannah Sound. Persons were searched reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs and Firearms and all observed traffic offenders were reported. Traffic Offence Report On Wednesday October 18th 2017 at about 10:50 am Officers reported the an adult male for riding a gray /black and white Yamaha 150 CC Scooter North along Governor’s Harbour Highway in Governor’s Harbour while the said cycle was unlicensed, uninspected and uninsured. He was warned prosecution and told to produce his Driver’s Licensed to the GHPS within 48 hours. He was also checked for dangerous drugs with negative results. Arrest ref to Threats of Death At about 6:10pm on Wednesday 18th October, 2017 Officers came in at the Governor’s Harbour Police Station with an adult male under arrest and reported that he was arrested and cautioned sometime around 5:52pm on 18/10/17 while at his residence reference to a complaint of threats of death made against him on 12/10/2017. He was processed and charged with that offence. Causing Harm On Tuesday 17th October 2017 sometime around 5: 20pm, an adult male came in at Rock Sound Police Station and reported that sometime after 4:00pm while at his residence, his ex-girlfriend came there and was picking the front door with a knife to get inside, however he opened the door for
House Breaking and Stealing At 2:50pm Monday October 16th 2017 an adult female reported to the Governor’s Harbour Police Station that sometime between Friday October 13th 2017 and Sunday October 15th 2017 some person/s entered the vacation residence and stole monies in the amount of $1000.00 and an Invicta dive Watch value unknown. From her house guest . Police Action requested, the scene was visited and processed. investigations are ongoing. Stealing Report - Airport parking lot At 5:05pm Sunday October 15th 2017, an adult male reported to the Governor’s Harbour Police Station that sometime between Friday 13/10/2017 and Saturday 14/10/2017. Some unknown person/s stole a rim valued unknown and tire valued $50.00 from the left rear wheel of his white 1989 Isuzu truck while parked in the Domestic Parking lot at the Governors Harbour Airport. Police action requested. Arrest Reference to Disorderly Behavior, Obscene Language and Resisting Arrest On Saturday 14th October, 2017 sometime around 2:45am Officers came in at the Governor’s Harbour Police Station with an adult male under arrest and reported that he was arrested and cautioned at about 2:40am on 14/10/2017 while in the area of Ronnie’s Hide D Way reference to disorderly behavior, obscene language and resisting arrest. THREATS OF DEATH On Thursday October 12th 2017 at about 11:00 am, an adult male came into the Governor’s Harbour Police Station and reported that while in the area of Hester Street Savannah Sound Eleuthera he had a verbal altercation with a male known to him who approached him by cursing him out and threatened to make him disappear . The complainant said he was in fear for his life and was reporting the matter for Police Action. The suspect was subsequently arrested and charged with that offence. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ARRESTED: Officers came in at the Governor’s Harbour Police Station with two male Illegal immigrants who were arrested in the vicinity of Sunset restaurant and Bar Queens Highway Governor’s Harbour Eleuthera. They were handed over to the Dept. of Immigration. TRAFFIC OFFENCE REPORT: At about 12:50 pm 11th October 2017 Officers reported an adult male for driving a ‘98 Red Toyota Corolla which was unlicensed, unexpected and uninsured for the current year 2017 he was warned prosecution and to produce insurance and driver’s licenses at the GHPS with in 48 hrs. Threats of Death/Assault w/ Deadly Weapon On Wednesday 11th October 2017, sometime around 4:20pm, an adult male
Police Contact Numbers
HeadQuarters (GH) Governor’s Harbour OR O/C Governor’s Harbour Gov.Harb. Airport Station Deep Creek Station Tarpum Bay Station Rock Sound Station
332-3500 332-2111 332-2117 332-2723 332-2323 334-8207 334-4033 334-2244
reported at Tarpum Bay Police Station, that sometime around 3:15pm while at his business establishment, a male known to him came there and pulled a spear gun on him and threatened to kill him. Further that he attempted to throw substance from a bottle suspected to be acid after he told him to leave his establishment. Police action was requested. this matter is under active investigation. Traffic Accident with Injury On Wednesday 11th October, 2017, sometime around 5:40pm, an adult male contacted the Rock Sound Police Station via telephone and reported that there is a traffic accident on Queens Highway, Rock Sound in the area of the dump, and that a female was injured and is being assisted to the clinic. Police assistance requested. Officers responded to the scene located on Queens Highway, Rock Sound just north of “Sea Shells Resort. Upon arrival saw a black 1999 Honda Accord Sedan resting in the east bound lane facing north with damages to the left side bumper and front left headlight. The driver had since been assisted to Rock Sound Clinic. Measurements were recorded and the scene was cleared. Officers then visited Rock Sound Clinic where they saw and spoke with the driver under caution . she was seen with a laceration to the forehead. She stated under caution that while driving on Queens Highway along with her toddler son heading north sometime around 5:30pm behind a male known to her who was driving a burgundy Honda Accord near Sea Shells, when he stopped suddenly in front of her. As a result, she collided into the rear of his vehicle causing damage, however he had left. Officers conducted further investigations they confirmed the report and saw a burgundy 2004 Honda Accord parked with damages to the rear right side bumper, rear right side fender, rear right lamp, muffler and back trunk. Same was unlicensed and uninspected. The owner stated under caution that sometime around 5:30pm he was driving north on Queens Highway, Rock Sound in a northern direction at a speed of about 20 M.P.H as it was raining hard when all of a sudden he heard a loud crash into the rear of his vehicle which caused his vehicle to move forward fast. He then applied brakes, stopped his car and came out where he noticed a female known to him had collided into the rear of his vehicle causing damage and that he contacted 919 and reported the same. He was warned of prosecution. Hospital forms and N.O.I.P forms issued. Investigations continue. Suspicious Vehicle Reported At 8:40 pm October 10th 2017 Officers contacted the Governor’s Harbour Police Station and reported that while in the area of Unique Hardware Palmetto Point he observed a silver two door Honda Coupe parked at the
Rock Sound Sgt. Office Rock Sound Airport Station Lower Bogue Station (Airport) Harbour Island Station O/C Harbour Island Spanish Wells Station Gregory Town Station Hatchet Bay Station
334-2212 334-2052 335-1208 333-2111 333-2327 333-4030 335-5322 335-0086
front of the establishment in a suspicious manner. As a result he decided to investigate same and upon approaching the vehicle, it speed off in a northerly direction towards Governor’s Harbour at a high rate of speed. As a result he gave chase in his private vehicle and contacted the Governor’s Harbour Police Station via telephone for assistance. Officers responded from the Governor’s Harbour Police Station and while in the area of Bets Plaza, Governor’s Harbour, they observed the mentioned vehicle travelling north along Queens Highway at a high rate of speed. A chase ensued however the vehicle was able to avoid Police. The immediate areas was checked ending with negative results. Assault & Assault with a Dangerous Instrument Report At 8:50pm October 10th 2017, an adult male reported to the Governor’s Harbour Police Station that sometime between 2:30pm and 3:00pm on 10/10/2017 while on Cupid’s Cay near Ronnie’s Hide Away he got into a verbal altercation with a male he only knows by face over religion, following the argument he was attacked by the Rastafarian who punched him to the head and poked him to the neck with a unidentified object. Police action is requested. Investigations are ongoing. Stealing Reported: On Tuesday, October 10th 2017 at about 10:00 am, an adult male reported that sometime between 7:30 pm -10.00 pm on the 5th October 2017, while at a local club playing dominoes with several men known to him his black Samsung S4 telephone, valued at about $500.00 was stolen. He suspects a young man he knows. Police Action Requested. On Tuesday, October 10th 2017 at about 12:35 pm, Officers came in at the Hatchet Bay Police Station with an adult male , reporting to have arrested him at about 12:30 pm. He was later processed released pending further investigations. Traffic Offences Reported At about 9:25am, Officers while on mobile patrol reported an adult male for driving a white 4 door 2008 Nissan Pino, while not secured by a seat belt. He was informed of the offences and told to produce his driver’s license and insurance to the G.H.P.S. within 24 hours. He was warned of further prosecution. Causing Harm On Monday 9th October, 2017 sometime around 6:27pm an adult male came in the Rock Sound Police Station and reported that around 5:20pm while at a local bar a male known to him had punched him on the right side of his face. Police action requested, the victim was referred for medical attention. investigations continue.
Crime News
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com Traffic Accident Report: Officers reported that they discovered a traffic accident in the area of Lord Byron’s Hardware involving a white 2002 Honda Torreno Sedan which was driven by an adult male . Damage Report - At Airport Parking lot At 8:50am Saturday October 7th 2017 an adult female contacted the Governor’s Harbour Police Station via phone and reported that she had just arrived at the Governor’s Harbour Airport and discovered that some unknown person/s broke had entered into her family’s white 2001 Chevy Silverado while parked at the Governor’s Harbour Airport. She further reported that her father parked the mentioned vehicle at the Governor’s Harbour Airport some two weeks ago before departing on a flight to New Providence. It appeared that the ignition section was tampered with. Police action requested. Officers responded to the scene, investigations are ongoing. Stealing On Saturday, October 7th, 2017, at 12:53am an adult female came into the Rock Sound Police Station and reported that some time during the month of August 2017 a number of items had been stolen from her residence that she has under construction in Deep Creek specifically (2) toilets valued at about $400, (2) pedestal sinks valued at about $400, (1) double kitchen sink valued at about $75 and some T1-11 plywood, value unknown. Search Warrant Executed On Saturday 7th October 2017, sometime around 5:59pm, Officers acting on information received, executed a search warrant on the premises of an adult male reference to stolen goods. Present during the search was an adult female. Officers while searching in a bathroom area discovered a white Corona 1.6GPF/ 6.0pl toilet bowl without a seat top and a water tank without a top that they suspected to have been stolen. The same was seized and brought into this station for safe keeping. investigations are ongoing. Traffic Offence Report Sometime around 8:21am on the 6/10/17 Officers reported three drivers for varous traffic infractions on Queens Highway in the area of the Glass Window Bridge. They were informed of the offence and warned of prosecution. Attempting Shop Breaking: On Thursday 5th October, 2017at 9:28pm an anonymous female caller contacted the Governor’s Harbour Police Station via telephone and reported that there are (3) males clouded in all black on the property of Unique’s Hardware store located Queen’s High Way Palmetto Point and further stated that she believe they are trying to gain unlawful entry in to the building, police assistance requested. Officers responded and reported making checks of the said establishment and reported that there are no signs of forced entry the area was left quiet with all appears to be in order. Attempted Shop Breaking At 8:00am an adult female Contacted the Governor’s Harbour Police Station and reported that when she arrived at work, Island Luck Located Hatchet Bay Eleuthera, she discovered that it was broken into by some unknown person/s, Police action requested. Officers responded and com-
menced investigations. House Breaking and Stealing Report At 3:00pm an adult female reported to the Governor’s Harbour Police Station that sometime between 6:00pm on Saturday 24/09/17 and 30/09/2017 some unknown person/s broke and entered her house situated Gregory Town and stole approximately six pounds of lobster from her freezer. She further stated that the intruder also consumed two cans of sodas and a large blue bird orange juice and disposed of the cans in the kitchen garbage. Police action requested. The scene was processed and investigations are ongoing. Road Traffic Accident On Tuesday 3rd October, 2017, sometime around 5:50pm,Officers visited the scene of a recent traffic accident where a white 2006 Honda Inspire vehicle driven by an adult male struck two (2) little boys off of a bicycle. On Tuesday 3rd October, 2017, sometime around 6:20pm, Officers arrived at Rock Sound Clinic reference to this matter. They spoke with the young man in the presence of his mother . During this time he stated that he was peddling down the hill with his friend on the handle bar and he did not press brakes in time as he approached the edge of the main street. As a result he hit a car which was headed in an eastern direction causing him to hit into the wind shield. He further stated that he has a cut to the top of his head and pain in his back area. The second male stated that he was on the handle bar of a bicycle with his friend who was peddling the bike down the Hill. He further stated as they neared the bottom of the hill he noticed a car coming driving along the main street which stopped near the bottom of the hill. Suddenly his friend tried to apply brakes on the bike but they failed and the bike hit the car causing him to fly off the bike into the car windshield. He further stated that he has pain on the right side of his head and also in the area of his left foot. Both persons were referred for further medical attention. investigations continue. Stealing Arrest On Monday 2nd October, 2017, sometime around 9:45pm, Officers came in at Rock Sound Police Station with an adult male under arrest, and reported that he was arrested and cautioned sometime around 9: 20pm while at his residence reference to stealing a matter reported on 1.10.17. He appeared to be in good health. Stealing - WSC Water PUMP On 1/10/17 at 7:50am an adult female contacted the Rock Sound Police Station via telephone and reported that she received information that sometime between 10:00pm on Saturday 30th September 2017 and 7:20am on Sunday 30th September, person/s unknown stole the water pump from the portable water system and that as a result, there is no water available in the John Millers area. Police assistance was requested. On 1/10/17 at 9:10am personel C/O Water & Sewage Corporation, came to the Rock Sound Police Station and reported that sometime between 9:45 on Saturday 30th September 2017 he visited the water plant in John Millers to check and record a meter reading leaving all intact. Sometime around 8:00am on Sunday 1st September 2017 he received information from his boss c/o Water and Sewage, who informed him that the
The Eleutheran | Oct/Nov 2017
same pump was stolen from the John Miller’s water supply plant. He instructed him to make an official complaint on his behalf. Police action was requested. On 1/10/17 Officers visited the John Miller’s water supply plant just off the Eleuthera Main Road John Millers where Officers were led to a large water tank and a concrete block which held a metal tank and the pvc piping which connect to the water pump. They were shown a disconnected pvc pipe stating the water pump was removed from. The same was photographed. Investigations are ongoing. Arrest /Stealing On 1/10/17 at 3:45pm an adult male came to the Rock Sound Police Station and was informed of the complaint made against him. He was arrested and cautioned. Immigration arrest Offices came in at the Governors Harbour Police Station with 3 illegal immigrants under arrest in reference to “Breach of immigration Act”, they appeared to be in good health. they were handed over to the Dept. of Immigration. Traffic Offence Report On Friday 29th September 2017 sometime around 7:46am, Officers while conducting road traffic checks on Queens Highway, Rock Sound, reported an adult male for driving a silver 1990 Mercedes C Sedan south along the mentioned street, whilst the same was unlicensed, uninspected, uninsured and not being the holder of a valid drivers license. Arrest/Immigration Purpose On Friday 29th September 2017 sometime around 7:45am, Officers in at Rock Sound Police Station with a Haitian male under arrest, and reported that he was arrested and cautioned sometime around 8:25am while in Deep Creek reference to Immigration purposes. He appeared to be in good health. As a result of investigations by the Dept. of Immigration the suspect was released from police custody. He left in good health.
33
At about 9:39am on Friday 29th September 2017, Officers caution and arrested an adult male while at North Eleuthera Police Station ref to Assault with a dangerous instrument. He was later interview, charge and granted bail with one surety for court on the 18/10/17. Matter reported on 26/7/17 Threats of Harm report At about 1:15pm on Friday 29th September 2017, an adult male came to the North Eleuthera Police station and reported that sometime around 12:15pm on the same date while in the area of Johnson’s Grocery, lower Bogue a male known to him pulled a knife on him and threatened to cut his throat. He is in fear and requested police action. The suspect was later apprehended and charged with that offence. Traffic Offence Report On Thursday 28th September, 2017, sometime around 9:37pm, Officers while in the area of Queens Highway, Tarpum Bay Eleuthera reported an adult male for driving an unlicensed vehicle, being a 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, He was warned of prosecution. Traffic Offence Report On Thursday 28th September, 2017, sometime around 10:11pm, Officers while in the area of Queens Highway, Rock Sound Eleuthera reported an adult male for failing to keep left while operating a vehicle, a 2012 Ford Transit, . He was informed and warned of prosecutions. Traffic Accident On Wednesday 27th September 2017 at 6:50pm – Officers received information that there was a traffic accident in the vicinity of Grandma’s Goodies at the junction of Fish Street and Water Lane where a vehicle had crashed into the wall near a residence. Police action requested. Officers responded to the scene where they saw a burgundy 1999 Nissan Sentra, directly in the middle of the junction facing west with a blown front right tire that appeared to be damaged. The driver of the vehicle,an adult male was seated on a bench across from Grandma’s Goodies and appeared to be dazed. He did not have any visible injuries and when asked if he wanted medical attention, he refused. Attempts to communicate with him further with negative results as he was incoherent and appeared to be intoxicated. Also observed were apparent brakes marks that came coming from east to west and showing where the vehicle had impacted the. A N.O.I.P was served.
Accident With Injuries On Friday 29th September 2017 sometime around 8:40am, an adult male , contacted Rock Sound Police Station via telephone and reported that there is a traffic accident in Green Castle in the area of the beach. Police assistance was requested. Officers responded to the scene where they saw a white 2004 Honda Airwave registered to and driven by an adult male. He stated under caution that sometime around 11;30pm on 28.9.17 he took the vehicle from his residence to practice driving along the mentioned road, however upon turning the curve some rocks was in the middle of the street causing a blow out. As a result, he lost control of the vehicle which hit a stone wall and then crashed into a lamp pole on the right side of the street. The vehicle received extensive damage and there was also damage to the beach wall. Measurements were recorded. Local Government Office was informed and the driver made a verbal agreement to fix the damaged wall. The driver was issued with a hospital form to seek medical attention after complaining of pain in the head. Investigations continues.
Assault with a Dangerous Instrument & Assault report an adult female came to the North Eleuthera Police and reported that at about 5:20pm on Tuesday 26th September 2017, she caught a ride with a male she only knows . Upon reaching in the Area of Johnson Grocery Lower Bogue, Eleuthera she had a discussion with him about God and Selassie which escalated into an argument. As she was about to exit the vehicle the male prevented her from coming out the car and then pulled a knife on her threatening to cut her with it. He also took a plastic bottle He had in his hand and hit her with it in her face. She became in fear and jump back in to the vehicle and drove off. The suspect was later arrested and charged with the offence.
Arrest ref to Assault with a Dangerous Instrument
Continued On Page 34
34
Crime News
10/11 2017
Police Reports Continued from pg. 33
Causing Harm/Threats of Death/Damage On Saturday 24th September, 2017 sometime around 7:45pm an adult female came into the Rock Sound Police Station and reported that her husband, got into an argument with her, destroyed her phone, tore her shirt off of her and threatened to kill. She reported to be in fear for her life and is requesting police action. On Saturday 24th September, 2017 sometime 11:25pm Officers arrested the suspect reference to the complaint. he was processed and charged . Drug Search Report On Sunday 24th September, 2017, sometime around 3:31am, Officers responded to a disturbance report from an adult female. Upon arrival to the complainant’s residence the officers saw and spoke with her; she stated she locked her son outside because of his behavior. She then pointed out her son who appeared to be under the influence of some alcohol or drug. The officers conducted a search of him reference to Dangerous Drugs and Firearms with negative results to anything illegal being found at the time. He was warned to be of good behavior towards his mother who was advised of civil action. HARBOUR ISLAND REPORTS Attempted Arson: Police action requested On Monday 16/10/17 at about 8:30pm an Officer came in at Harbour Island Police Station and reported that sometime between the hours of 4:00am and 6:00am same date some unknown person/s threw an unknown substance that smelt like gasoline on the hood of his 2007 Honda Accord in an attempt to burn down his vehicle, however, only minor damage was done to the hood section of the vehicle. It appeared as if the flames went out before major damage was done to the vehicle. The incident occurred while the vehicle was parked downstairs from the Police residence located Bay Street Harbour Island just above National Insurance Board Office. Police action requested. On Monday 16/10/17 at about 9:05pm Officers came in at Harbour Island Police Station with two male suspects of Current Road Eleuthera and Masons Addition New Providence and reported that both suspects were arrested and cautioned while on Chapel Street Harbour Island in reference to attempted arson. Investigations are ongoing. Disturbance report Sometime around 7.00pm on Sunday 15/10/17, a female of Duke Street Harbour Island contacted the Harbour Island Police Station via phone and reported that her adult of the same address was at her residence creating a disturbance and threatened to beat her about the body. Police assistance requested. An Officer responded and reported upon arrival at the scene that he saw and spoke with both complainant and suspect. The suspect reported that he did not threaten his mother but that they got into an argument because she refuses to clean the house or pick up after herself. Complainant then requested that suspect be Warned to be of good behavior. Same was done and area was left quiet. Police Warning A female of Coconut Grove Avenue came in at the Harbour Island Police Station and
reported that sometime around 7:45 pm Friday 13/10/17 while in the area of Big Red Food Store located Bay Street, Harbour Island a male whom she knows by name threatened to slap her in the mouth over a verbal altercation they had as a result of her telling him that his wreckless driving while his son is on the golf cart is very dangerous. She requested that he be warned. An Officer reported that he proceeded to the area of Big Red Food Store on Bay Street, Harbour Island where he saw and spoke with the suspect and informed him of the complaint made against him. The male stated that he did not threaten to slap the complainant. He was sternly warned of his behavior towards the complainant and admonished to keep the peace to which he agreed. Stealing by reason of employment report Sometime around 1.20pm on Thursday 12th October, 2017. The Family Island Operations Manager at a local business came to the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that beginning in the month of May, 2017, through September, 2017.The Manager for their Eleuthera/Harbour Island Stores stole or misappropriated $51,126.62 from the company by failing to make deposits to the company’s account at Bank Of The Bahamas. He visited the Harbour Island and Eleuthera stores on spot check on the 28/9/17 and also met with the Manager at which time he informed him that his account was short. The Manager then informed him that he had made a $35,000.00 deposit on 27/9/17. He further made checks of the company’s account and found no record of any transaction. Since that time the company has not seen or heard from the Manager. He suspect he has stolen the money. Police action requested. An Office recorded a written statement from the complainant and collected several financial spread sheets from the complainant showing cash transactions for the company’s Harbour Island Stores from November,2015 to September,2017.The matter is under investigation. . Causing Harm Report On Saturday October 7th, 2017 at 10:00 pm a female of Garden Hills came to Harbour Island Police Station and reported that at about 9:30 pm while at Brian’s Takeaway located Dunmore Street Harbour Island she was assaulted about the face and head by an unknown dark male whom was wearing a Green Shirt, Short Pants. Police action requested. An Officer reported that while at the Harbour Island Police Station he noted minor swelling on the right hand of the complainant in the area of her pinky finger, and also minor scratches about the right leg and left hand. He recorded a written statement from the complainant. She was issued with a Hospital form to seek medical attention. The Officer while at Harbour Island Police Station recorded a written statement from a juvenile of Garden Hills in the presence of her Grandmother, after she indicated that she was also assaulted. Arrest Report Sometime around 6.15pm on Friday 6th October, 2017. Crew of Alpha Eskimo #1, came to the Harbour Island Police Station with a male suspect of Quick Silver drive Golden Gates New Providence and reported that he was arrested and cautioned around 6.00pm on Friday 6/10/17, while in the Colebrook Alley, Harbour Island in reference to Possession of Dangerous Drugs (Marijuana). An Officer conducted an interview under caution with the suspect at which time he admitted to the offence of possession. A record of interview form was filled out with several questions and answers which were
www. EleutheraNews . com
signed by the suspect. The Suspect was charged with Possession of Dangerous Drugs Contrary to Section 29(6) Punishable under Section 29(2) b of the Dangerous Drugs Act, 2000. The suspect was granted $1500, Police Bail with Surety and released to attend Magistrates Court Harbour Island on 18/10/17. He appeared to be in good health and made no complaints Police Warning Sometime around 3.00pm on Tuesday 3/10/17, a male, of Johnson View Road Harbour Island came to the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that sometime around 2.30pm on Tuesday 3/10/17 while on Bay Street Harbour Island in the area of FML Web Café, he was approached by a man of Harbour Island whom he hired to install a ductless air condition unit at a fee of $200.00.He has been unable to pay this man to date and as result this man has threaten to come to his residence and destroy the outdoor A/C installation. Police warning requested House Breaking Report/Police information Sometime around 4.00pm on Monday 2nd October, 2017 a male residing property manager of a home located in the Narrows Harbour Island came to the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that sometime around 2.00pm on the same date, a maid at his property said that she suspects person/s unknown entered a building located at the eastern side of the property but is unable to say if anything was stolen. Same reported for police information at this time. An Officer visited the scene and was met by the complainant who pointed out an eastern bathroom window that he suspected as the point of entry. An Officer conducted an examination of the residence but found no signs of forced entry. The matter is under investigation. Police Warning requested Sometime around 7.00pm on Monday 2nd October, 2017, a female of Chapel Street Harbour Island contacted the Harbour Island Police Station via phone and reported that a young man she knows of North Eleuthera has been coming to her property over the past several days creating a disturbance. She requested that he be seen and warned not to come to her property in future. Police Assistance requested On Sunday 1st October 2017 sometime around 9:10am a female of New Dunmore Subdivision contacted the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that her son and daughter were in a verbal altercation at their residence over the handy man mowing the lawn because it were too noisy and the neighbor spoke to the handyman about the noise waking up her children. However the son told the handy man to continue cutting the grass and don’t worry about the neighbor which resulted in the verbal altercation with his sister. Police assistance requested. The male (son) came in at the Harbour Island Police Station and stated that his mother called the Police and his sister cursed him out because he told the handy man to continue mowing the lawn at his residence and don’t listen to his sister or the neighbor who came and said not to cut the grass because her kids were asleep. He was subsequently warned by Inspector K. Farquharson and PC 3616 Austin to be of good behavior towards his mother and sister. His reply was that his sister was the aggressor which was why he left the residence and came to the Police Station. Drug Arrest: On Monday 2nd October 2017 sometime around 2:15am while on mobile patrol Officers in the area of the Vichum Night club, saw a young man who they know walking towards the
club. They stopped the vehicle and the Officers then went behind him. When they got inside the Club an Officer saw when the young man throw something to floor of the club. They retrieved a brown cigarette type roll off the ground what appears to be marijuana. An Officer then told him that he was under arrest reference to being in possession of suspected marijuana. He was arrested and caution and taken to the H.I.P.S for safe keeping. Police Warning Report: A female of Harbour Island came in at the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that while trying to discipline her juvenile son, he then went into the kitchen and grabbed a black handle and silver knife and put it to her throat. Police warning is requested in this matter. Police gave the boy a stern warning in reference to the incident. In addition the female was asked to come along with her son on Monday the 2nd of October 2017 at 9:30 Am to speak with Inspector Farquharson 2nd O.I.C Harbour Island Police Station. Police Assistance: A male of Colebrooke Lane contacted the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that his 19yr old son was creating a disturbance at his residence. Police warning/advice requested. An Officer saw and spoke with the complainant who stated that his son had left the residence and he believed that he went on the park. However the officer advised the man to seek civil action towards his son. Checks were also made on the park to locate the however the officer reported that he came up negative in locating him. Threat of Death report Sometime around 6.50pm on Saturday 30/9/17. A male of Bay Street Harbour Island came to the Harbour Island Police Station and reported that sometime around 6.00pm on Saturday 30/9/17, while riding his bike along Bay Street Harbour Island in the area of FML Web Café. A man he knows by face made threats towards him by telling him that he was ready to kill him and that he should watch and see what will happen to him during the upcoming North Eleuthera Regatta, which he understood to mean that he would harm him. He became in fear and requested police action in this matter. An Officer recorded a written statement from the complainant. Several checks were made in the Bay Street area of Harbour Island in reference to the suspect with negative results. The matter is under investigation Police Assistance On Sunday 1st October 2017 at about 0235hrs a female complainant of Gusties Hill contacted H.I.P.S. and reported that her two brothers were fighting. Police assistance requested. Crew of Eskimo 1-6 saw and spoke to both individuals where they were both warned to be of good behavior. Neither parties wish to make a complaint, no further action requested, area was left quiet. Police Warning requested Sometime around 11.30am on Thursday 21th September, 2017 a male of Queens High way Harbour Island came to Harbour Island Police Station and reported that around 7.00pm on Wednesday 20th September, 2017. A young man he knows was found at his business establishment, begging customers and using obscene language. Police warning was requested and that the suspect be warned not to return to the establishment.
Island “Buzz”
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
| 10/11 2017
Online At: http://eleutheranews.com/?p=14384
Briland Homecoming 2017
35
36
Education Beat
Oct/Nov 2017
www. EleutheraNews . com
CEHS 2017
Celebrating Excellence
CEHS students who attained an Honor Roll and Principal’s List grade point average standard for the 2017 Summer Term stand proudly with their Principal Mrs. Marie Galanis (front row far left), and Asst. District Superintendent for Education, Mr. Kirkwood Cleare (front row far right).
Summer Term Awardees Recognized On Thursday, October 5th, 2017, the Central Eleuthera High School (CEHS) recognized their best and brightest during the 2017 Summer Term at an Awards Ceremony held at the school, beginning at 9:30am. Prefects, along with Head Boy and Head Girl positions at the school for the 2017/2018 school year were also installed during the morning’s event. Special Guest Speaker was Mr. Gilbert Kemp, Administrator for Central Eleuthera, who encouraged the student body to ‘roar’ ahead during the new school year with the aim of doing their very best in their studies. Teachers at the school were also recognized in observation of World Teachers Day. SUMMER TERM HONOR ROLL 2017 Grades 7-11 PRINCIPAL’S LIST Knowles, Torii 3.67; McCardy, Jana 3.64; Collins, Antoniqua 3.64; Gibson, Equoia 3.64; Sineus, Lamar 3.55.
Principal Mrs. Marie Galanis (far left) and Teacher Mrs. Michelle Walker (far right) stand with newly installed CEHS Prefects and Student Leaders for the 2017/2018 school year.
HONOR ROLL Farquharson, Kiara 3.33; Young, Travas 3.27; Seymour, Jerrimia 3.27; Moss, Kristman 3.27; Gardiner, Andreon 3.27; Taylor, Jahzara 3.25; Sineus Jr., Wallace 3.25; Fox, Vonzell 3.25; Sands, Tre’ 3.20; Jolly, Joshua 3.18; Seymour, Donovan 3.18; Rolle, Wayne 3.18; Hunt, Jaheim Dovani 3.18; Farquharson, Sharico 3.18; Edwards, Anique 3.17; Randall, Johnathan 3.17; Sands, Toccara 3.17; Cartwright, Janae 3.10;
Roberts, Kiara 3.09; Williams, Malika Felecia 3.09; Hanna, Treyquan 3.09; Rahming, Bithiah 3.09; Bethel, Bernard 3.00; Johnson, Cameil 3.00; Gibson, Tamari 3.00; Culmer, Philena 3.00. Installed Prefects and Students Leaders 2017/2018 Head Boy: Tyler Sealy; Head Girl: Jana McCardy Deputy Head Boy: Travas Young; Deputy Head Girl: Jerrimia Seymour
Prefects: Antoniqua Collins, Delinique Swann, Lakia Thompson, Vanntae Johnson, Derveline Joseph, Jamika Gibson, Cameil Johnson, Mikeya Fox, Gervantae Cartwright, Janus Shephard, Shercal Thompson, Kimberly Thompson.
Education Beat
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
| 10/11 2017
37
PHAHS 2017
Celebrating Excellence
PHAHS students who attained an Honor Roll and Principal’s List grade point average standard for the 2017 Summer Term stand proudly.
Summer Term Top Students Awarded On Friday, October 20th, 2017, the Preston H. Albury High School (PHAHS) recognized their top students during the 2017 Summer Term at an Awards Ceremony held on the grounds at the school, beginning at 9:30am. Prefects, along with Head Boy and Head Girl positions at the school for the 2017/2018 school year were also installed during the morning’s event. Special Guest Speaker to encourage the young achievers was Pastor Gertrude Saunders from the Rock Sound community. Officer Renardo Brown with the Royal Bahamas Police Force, also headed a special Drill display with the newly installed group of Prefects and Student Leaders during the ceremony, ahead of the formal pinning. SUMMER TERM HONOR ROLL 2017 Grades 7-11 PRINCIPAL’S LIST Grade 8: Sarah Carey 3.82; Briana Hall 3.64; Jasmine Hall 3.55 Grade 10: Geordante Neely 3.90; Oriana Carey 3.60 Grade 11: Tiara Jones 4.00
PHAHS Prefects and Student Leaders for the 2017/2018 school year.
HONOR ROLL Grade 7: Anthonique Wallace 3.46; Sarai LaFrance 3.42; Shicara Knowles 3.38; Micquel Cartwright 3.31; Kailey Culmer 3.31; Lael Knowles 3.08; Ameya Johnson 3.00; Jodi Oldham 3.00 Grade 8: David Elliot 3.18; Sidron Johnson 3.00; Tanai Sands 3.18 Grade 9: Valentino Stubbs 3.00; Jayden Miller 3.45; G’ann Morley 3.28; Carlissa Seymour 3.18 Grade 10: Donovan McKinney 3.10; Traliyah Carey 3.00; Glenderia Fran-
cis 3.10; Giltavia Goodman 3.10; Jessica Jean 3.00; Charma Morley 3.00; Johnnecia Pinder 3.20 Grade 11: Talmadge Knowles 3.10; Shaquellia Allen 3.10; Waydrick Anderson 3.00; Dennis Carey 3.00; Kyleisha Albury 3.10; Tatyana Burrows 3.00; Marinique Leary 3.20; Ameiah Pinder 3.10; Kennila Symonette 3.00; Nastascia Tynes 3.10 Installed Prefects and Students Leaders 2017/2018 Head Boy: Waydrick Anderson;
Head Girl: Kyleisha Albury Deputy Head Boy: Dennis Carey; Deputy Head Girl: Tiara Jones; Marinique Leary Prefects: Avery Hall; Montez Horton; Javar Jones; Talmadge Knowles; Geordante Neely; Drevon Richards; Christina Adderley; Tatyana Burrows; Oriana Carey; Traliyah Carey; Glenderia Francis; Giltavia Goodman; Jessica Jean; Alene McKinney; Raylonda Miller; Charma Morley; Ameiah Pinder; Johnnecia Pinder; Denica Rolle; Kennila Symonette; Kamia Thompson; Nastascia Tynes.
38
Education Beat
Oct/Nov 2017
www. EleutheraNews . com
HIAAS 2017
Celebrating Excellence
Summer Term Awardees Recognized On Friday, October 20th, 2017, the Harbour Island All Age School (PHAHS) recognized their top students during the 2017 Summer Term at an Awards Ceremony held on the grounds at the school, beginning at 10am. Prefects, along with Head Boy and Head Girl positions at the school for the 2017/2018 school year were also installed during the morning’s ceremony. SUMMER TERM HONOR ROLL 2017 Grades 7-11 PRINCIPAL’S LIST Grade 7: Raven Cash 3.50 Grade 11: Deshan Stuart 3.58 ` HONOR ROLL Grade 7: Trishell Major 3.33; Amelia Grant 3.08 Grade 9: Stephon Miller 3.15; Caseia Greene 3.00 HIAAS students who attained an Honor Roll and Principal’s List grade point average standard for the 2017 Summer Term stand proudly, along with a group of ‘Rising Star’ students (2.50 to 2.99 grade point average).
Education Beat
Online at www.EleutheraNews.com
| 10/11 2017
39
Giving back to the
Harbour Island Community. Romalia’s Townhouse presented the first of its’ annual Legacy Scholarships to 12th grader at the Harbour Island All Age school Press Release
On Thursday October 5th, 2017 Romalia’s Townhouse presented the first of its’ annual Legacy Scholarships to Katelyn Cambridge a student entering the 12th grade at the Harbour Island All Age School. She was also presented with a new Dell laptop and backpack with school supplies. Katelyn was not available for the presentation of the scholarship award as she was also selected to represent her school in the sailing competition held in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Accepting on her behalf was her mother Alexis Ross Cambridge. 15-year-old Katelyn wants to become an Oceanographer/ Marine Biologist and is a part of the Science Club, Governor General’s Youth Award, Leadership Club, School Council and Space to Create. She has passed 7 BJC’s and 3BGCSE’s. Through her hard work and determination, she has proven to be a student that Romalia’s Townhouse and the Harbour Island All Age School wanted to recognize and encourage to continue her educational effort. The Romalia’s Townhouse first annual Legacy Scholarship was given in memory of Romalia Bethel Albury, whom
the townhouse vacation rental is named after. She was an educator from the age of 14 years old and taught in both the public and Catholic schools in Harbour Island. In her late 80’s she retired from teaching at St. Thomas More Primary Catholic school in Nassau. Her love for family and our country’s youth extended beyond academics in the classroom as she taught piano lessons at her home. Her strong commitment of faith kept her family together. Romalia is the grandmother of the owner of Romalia’s Townhouse, Lorette NixonSoudatt. Joining Mrs. NixonSoudatt for the presentation were her husband, Marlon Soudatt, her mother Regina Abury Johnson and her aunt Sister Cecilia Albury, OSB. Also present were Kevin Hepburn, Principal; Shana Johnson, Vice Principal; Faculty; Staff and Students of the Harbour Island All Age School. In addition to presenting its first Legacy Scholarship, Romalia’s Townhouse also gave the entire group of 11th grade students, backpacks filled with basic learning tools to help build their confidence and encourage them to be suc-
cessful in school. Mrs. NixonSoudatt told the students that it is never too early to begin planning their future. They were encouraged to take every year of school seriously, remain committed and complete their studies as it would bode well for them when they join the workforce. She also stated that as the next generation of Harbour Island leaders, through volunteering they would create a culture of
generosity and civic responsibility. They were challenged to pay it forward now by giving back 5 or 10 cents from their lunch monies to purchase schoolbags for the younger students, using their experiences in school to guide the younger students and volunteering in school and within their communities. She concluded by saying, “We hope that when you leave school and join the workforce, you will con-
tinue to reach back and contribute toward building the schoolbag program for your school and donating to the Harbour Island community in general. Romalia’s Townhouse will match the funds raised by the grade 11 students to help purchase school bags for the younger students next year and hope to increase the distribution of bags to the school over the next few years.”
Grade 10: Dayonna Brown 3.20; Seraiah Littlejohn 3.00; Christian Stuart 3.00; Donique Mackey 3.00; Larelya Vilnegre 3.00 Grade 11: Florence Dean 3.31; Lesanna Simon 3.17; Katelyn Cambridge 3.L5; Melisha Higgins 3.08 Installed Prefects and Students Leaders 2017/2018 Head Boy: Braxton Neilly; Head Girl: Melisha Higgins
Principal Hepburn with Head Boy Braxton Neilly; Newly installed PHAHS Prefects and Student Leaders for the 2017/2018 school year.
Deputy Head Boy: Devaughn Rolle; Deputy Head Girl: Florence Dean