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Loud and proud Shaback celebrates 20 years Entertainment, page 11
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life through a lens PHOTOS/JASON COOPER/BAHAMAS VISUAL SERVICES
Golfers tee off for charity
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HE 16th annual Duke of Edinburgh Semi-Finals charity tournament in support of the Governor General’s Youth Awards (GGYA) at the Ocean Club course, Paradise Island, on Sunday raised $45,000 for the programme as 96 golfers of all abilities and fashion sense turned out in support to play. With the help of sponsors like Bahamas Food Services, Tyreflex Motors, Graycliff, SunTee, Harbourside Marine and John Bull, Atlantis was able to make the substantial donation to the GGYA, taking its contribution over the last decade above $800,000. Billy Holowesko and David Bethel, of Team Odyssey Aviation, ensured their place as representatives of the Bahamas at the Duke of Edinburgh Cup Finals in Britain in October by winning with a combined net 57 in the better ball competition to win an all-expenses paid trip to the UK. Leading the way in the prize for the best dressed golfers on the day were Barry Rassin and John Robertson (pictured in their cart), although one fellow competitor quipped “I think they may have misread the guidelines”.
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Inside Weekend Interview
4-5 Cara Hunt talks with Addis Huyler about the journey to his successful Bahamian Icon Awards
Art 7 Ceramic platters to admire and use, plus new art scholarships available
Food 8 - 9 First class dining with an ocean view
Entertainment 10 - 11 Shaback hosts 20th anniversary concert, plus Junkanoo comes to Atlanta
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My perfect Bahamian weekend Dr Monique Thompson Founder of the Cornerstone Healing Institute
“One of my favourite times to go swimming is in the rain.” Q: Saturday breakfast or Sunday brunch? “Saturday breakfast for sure. I can eat stew fish and potato bread, sheep tongue souse and Johnny cake, or boil fish with the right amount of goat pepper and fresh lime in my sleep. Speaking of which, Saturday needs to hurry up and come.”
Q: Wine, Kalik, rum or cocktail? “What?! Switcha isn’t an option in my perfect Bahamian weekend? In that case, I’d have to say a cocktail – a mojito to be precise. Now I bow my head in shame as I acknowledge that it’s
Things 2 Do this weekend
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Fashion 14 - 16 Say ‘yes’ to the prom dress, plus Fashion Report
Music 17 - 18 LIT Summer Series stages monthly music events, plus world-class classical musicians live in concert
Relationships 19 Dr Edrica Richardson says, “We need relationships.”
Pageants 20 - 21 Miss Bahamas contestants rock the Yacht & Travel Show
Forgotten Facts 23 Paul Aranha on who’s who in our graveyards
Mailboats 24 - 25 Eric Wiberg on a traditional and uniquely Bahamian fleet
Animals 27 The BHS hosts adopt-a-thon, plus Pet of the Week
Gardening 28 Jack Hardy on resting your garden
• Fourth annual Bahamian Icon Awards Time: 5pm for the red carpet; 7.30pm for the show Venue: Meliá Nassau Beach Resort Seventy-five nominees from all professional fields are nominated this year. • “And Mama Prayed” Time: 8pm Venue: Dundas Black Box Theatre Written by Beaumont Todd, the new stage play holds up a mirror to Bahamian society. Proceeds from the play will go to the Bahamas Crisis Centre. SEE PAGE 12 • Mexican evening at the One&Only Ocean Club Time: 6.30pm - 10.30pm (continues until July 4) Venue: Ocean Pool Grill Guests can enjoy a specially prepared menu of Mexican farm-to-table cuisine. The limited time experience also serves as an introduction of the resort’s new executive chef, Sebastien Agnes, formerly of the One&Only Palmilla in Mexico.
Saturday • Junkanoo Summer Festival
Q: Beach or sofa? “Unless there is like a Category 5 hurricane outside, I prefer the beach. Case in point: One of my favourite times to go swimming is in the rain. If you think that is unusual, consider that my sister and I have a ritual of going to the beach a few hours before a hurricane hits to be jostled in the rough tides and play in the shallows.” Q: What could you not do without? “Knee-slapping, belly-hurtin’ laughter with loved ones.”
Stage play “And Mama Prayed” debuts at the Dundas, plus “Til Death Do Us Part” to be released on DVD
“The Brom Lady” offers colourful garden décor and plants
not a Bahamian drink, but come on, the Cubans are on to something with that drink! And the first mojito I ever had was during a trip to Cuba, so they got me hook, line and sinker with that.”
Time: 12noon - midnight Venue: Arawak Cay The even is street festival designed to capture the competitiveness and excitement of Junkanoo every Saturday during the month of July. The major Junkanoo groups will leave the shacks and march to Arawak Cay, West Bay Street, for a spectacular, fun-filled rhythmic cultural competition. Week one will also feature a music competition. • Meet and greet with Youtube star “LaToya Forever” Time: 1pm Venue: REV Store at the Mall at Marathon LaToya, an Ontario-native born to Trinidadian parents, entered the social media scene in 2010 and has since amassed over 1.5 million followers across her personal and comedic Youtube channels combined. The popular vlogger and her husband Adam Ali will engage with local fans. • “And Mama Prayed” Time: 4pm and 8pm Venue: Dundas Black Box Theatre Written by Beaumont Todd, the new stage play holds up a mirror to Bahamian society. Proceeds from the play will go to the Bahamas Crisis Centre. SEE PAGE 12
Q: Weekend away; where would you go? “Anywhere off of this crammed 21x7 rock where I can watch a sun rise and set on the ocean, hear the mellow sounds of the sea and be pacified by it, and feel ocean kissed sand between my toes. Good thing I live in the Bahamas, right?
• Bahamas National Symphony Orchestra season finale concert Time: 7.30pm Venue: St Paul’s Church, Lyford Cay World-renowned musicians will join Bahamian talent for the classical music concert. SEE PAGE 18
Sunday • “Learn from the Pros” workshop with Youtube star “LaToya Forever” Time: 3pm Venue: British Colonial Hilton REV has joined forces with Gone Viral TV to bring Youtube star “LaToya Forever” to New Providence for a social media seminar. LaToya Forever, a popular vlogger, along with her online marketing specialist husband Adam Ali, will join the seminar’s panel of social media experts to share tips on successfully building a strong online presence. The event is free and open to the public. • “And Mama Prayed” Time: 8pm Venue: Dundas Black Box Theatre Written by Beaumont Todd, the new stage play holds up a mirror to Bahamian society. Proceeds from the play will go to the Bahamas Crisis Centre. SEE PAGE 12
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interview From his years as a star student-athlete, to working as a public relations specialist both abroad and here at home, and now with his successful Icon Awards, Addis Huyler has always tried to showcase the best of what the Bahamas has to offer. On the eve of the 2016 awards show, Cara Hunt talks to the businessman about his passion for honouring Bahamian achievements in all walks of life.
Addis Huyler
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omorrow night, the spotlight will be on 75 of the nation’s best and brightest as they attend the fourth annual Bahamian Icon Awards, an event designed to honour those who have achieved excellence in their respective fields. For the event’s founder, businessman Addis Huyler, the journey to the Icon Awards has been both a long and fulfilling one. “I was always different; an oddball. I never felt like one of the cool kids, and as a young child I felt insecure,” he told Tribune Weekend. It was not until he turned 14 that the shy youngster was finally able to find an outlet and a voice. “I started track and field at 14 and it was then that I was finally able to define myself for myself,” he said. And not only did he find his voice, but sports also paved the way for him to get a good education. On a full track and field scholarship, Mr Huyler was able to attend one of the best colleges in the United States, the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, where he excelled at the 200m, the 400m and in the sprint relays. He was also named a NCAA Division I All-American athlete. “I love athletics. They have played a huge part of my life and I loved competing. UNC was a
“Validity is one of the most important things you can give to a person; to let them know that you are aware of what they have done and that you honour that.”
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great experience, not just the track and field component, but I was in a real collegiate town with universities such as Duke University and NC State, and so I had a lot of fun as well as getting an excellent education in communications,” he said. After graduation, he dabbled in modelling in New York before settling in Atlanta, Georgia, where he returned to his track roots and trained with Bahamian Olympic gold medallist Pauline Davis and ran professionally. “I met this PR agent, Jason Williams, who was doing the promotion for this sports drink. The spokesman for the product was Michael Johnson, who of course was the Olympic gold medallist from the 1996 Olympics. Mr Williams asked me if I would come on board, given my track background, and that was really how I began my career in public relations. I loved it,” he said. After working in public relations in Atlanta for several years, Mr Huyler decided to return to home, where he launched his own marketing and PR company, Sidda Communications. “We do graphic design, marketing and targeted designs. I wanted this company to focus on telling people’s stories. One of the ways we have done that is through our memory books (funeral programmes). They came about after I did the programme for my stepfather’s funeral. It was the first of its kind and we transformed that industry, and now you can see that influence in funeral books today.” After launching his business, Mr Huyler said he was inspired to find another venture through which to tell Bahamian stories. “I was always impressed by the Cacique Awards, but they are limited in that they only honour those persons who are involved in tourism, so the short version is that this idea eventually involved into the Bahamian Icon Awards,” he said. The awards show, now in its fourth year, is designed to honour Bahamians – who are nominated by their peers – representing a wide range of endeavours. “Validity is one of the most important things you can give to a person,” he said, “to let them know that you are aware of what they have done and that you honour that.” Bringing the first award show to life, however, was not an easy task. He asked friends Gina Gonzalez and Adrian Archer and several other persons help him organise the event. “We had no money, no sponsors,
no public support. We had never done anything like this before and there were really no examples of how it should be done. We were new faces and so there were issues of credibility which we had to overcome. The cost of putting on the show was huge and we had to figure out how to match the integrity of the show I wanted to put on with the shoestring budget we had.” And his efforts paid off; the show was a success and made the Bahamian Icon Awards a household name overnight. “I remember watching the red carpet arrivals on that first night, and seeing everything come together was truly one of the best moments in my life,” said Mr Huyler. The Icon Awards have grown from strength to strength. This year, the selection committee received 700 nominations – a huge increase from the 150 that they received in the first year. “The submissions have come from all over the country, they range from your Barry Rassins to your Sebas’, to the average Bahamian who lent someone a pound of flour,” he said. “But that is the entire purpose of the awards, that anyone can be an icon, and I am so excited that people are seeing this as an opportunity as one of
the few times when we can focus on what’s good and what is right.” This year, there are 15 categories and 75 final nominees. Former Foreign Affairs Minister Janet Bostwick will receive an honorary Icon Award. A selection committee was appointed to analyse the profiles of the nominees and select the winners who will be then be announced during the show. “I was in the selection room as a silent observer and it was amazing to sit and watch the thought process which went into making the final selections,” said Mr Huyler. Even as he prepares for the big show tomorrow night, his thoughts are towards the future. “I want it to get bigger and better each year, and for it to grow into the fullness of what is was designed to be. You see the reaction people have when they learn they have been nominated, and that speaks to how important these awards have become. I am hoping that that continues and that the awards remain relevant for a long time to come,” he said. The 2016 Bahamian Icon Awards will be held at the Meliá Nassau Beach Resort and broadcast live on Cable 12 starting at 7.30pm.
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art
Practical beauty Ceramic platters to admire and use
“Croton”
“Abstract Sea Form”
“Junkanoo Faces”
“Lionfish”
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eautiful to look at and practical enough to use, the ceramic platters created by Imogene Walkine fulfil their dual purpose as pieces of art and as usable objects. The art platters, as Imogene calls them, are the newest pieces in her vast ceramic collection that has grown tremendously over the years. The series of ceramic platters can be used or simply displayed, she said. All of art platters created by Imogene are 20 inches in diameter and pay homage to the sumptuous colours, textures and patterns that are found in the natural Bahamian environment. “I call these platters ‘art platters’ because I see them as functional pieces of art – functional paintings,” she said. While some of the designs are inspired by man-made art like Junkanoo costumes, others are a depiction of the abstract art that God has created in nature, for example the lionfish or the
croton plant leaves. The first set of ceramic platters was inspired by the vibrant colours and patterns of a Junkanoo parade. “I thought about how disappointed the public is when the Junkanoo parades end and their enjoyment of the costumes are over. I also thought about how the costumes are just discarded afterwards. I felt that people would enjoy actually living with the kinds of designs that they fall in love with at the parades. As a result of this, I thought that the platter would be a wonderful means of bringing the designs of Junkanoo into the home, especially since they are both decorative and functional items. My first designs on the Junk-
New arts scholarship now accepting applications BAHAMIAN students currently pursuing creative arts at the tertiary level could benefit from a new arts scholarship. The Exnihilo Art Centre announced the launch of the Exnihilo Art Award – a partial scholarship offered to Bahamian Family Island students who are enrolled or have been accepted into an arts programme at an accredited
tertiary institution. The Exnihilo Art Award is a meritbased, portfolio scholarship that will be awarded to a single recipient for one year. The student must be enrolled full-time in an Associate or Bachelor’s programme with a focus on visual arts, music, creative writing, media and film, or theatre. The award also has a maximum
anoo style were masks that melded both Junkanoo design and African imagery. Following this, I shifted my fascination to the beauty that God has given us in the Bahamas; an example of this is the beauty that is found on the leaves of the croton plants,” she told Tribune Weekend. With the croton designs, Imogene said she wanted to merge the “beautiful abstract art that God creates on the croton leaves with the beautiful colours that we incorporate in our Junkanoo artwork.” The process for creating the platters is very different from when she is making her usual sculptures, she said. However, the challenge remains to cap-
ture movement and life through design and colour. “I think the platters are special because they are equally attractive when used or simply displayed like a painting. “In addition to the platters, my ceramic collection covers wall-hung sculptures in the form of masks – both nature and Junkanoo inspired – and wall-hung sculptures inspired by sea forms, flora and fauna, free standing organic sculptures and representations of the human form,” she said. Over the years, Imogene said she has been challenging herself to create larger pieces and explore more intricate forms and colours.
value of $1,000, however, extensions may be given to students who maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0. The Exnihilo Art Centre is a nonprofit organisation focusing on the arts, environment, cultural exchange and creative economy. Exnihilo manages multiple projects and initiatives to support its mission in the US and the Bahamas. Founded and managed by working artists, Exnihilo provides opportunities for established and emerging artists in both countries. According to a statement by the centre, giving opportunities to those who are making a major contribution to the creative
field is a priority. “Exnihilo is dedicated to providing opportunities to young, creative individuals who are interested in making a significant, positive contribution to the Bahamian community through the arts. Through its initiatives, the organisation seeks to cultivate an environment that is conducive to creative expression and assist in removing the financial barriers that could hinder the progress of enterprising individuals.” The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2016. To learn more about Exnihilo Art Centre go to http://www.exnihiloartcenter.com.
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food Strawberry linzer with sorbet and ice cream
First class dining with an ocean view By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Writer acadet@tribunemedia.net
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restaurant that caters to all of the five senses – that is what Dune at the One&Only Ocean Club strives to provide both it’s loyal customers and first-time guests. Located atop a bluff with a view of the ocean, Dune serves its dishes to the sounds of the rolling waves and tasteful instrumental music in the background, Whether it be for a casual day out or a special dinner date, the restaurant offers the perfect spot for a brief culinary getaway. Guests can choose from menu options like the yellowfin tuna tartare with avocado, spicy radish and ginger marinade, or the steamed shrimp salad with avocado, and tomato and champagne vinaigrette, or the local lobster in a light curry sauce with fried plantains and bok choy.
Lobster in a light curry sauce with fried plantains and bok choy.
Yellowfin tuna tartare with avocado, spicy radish and ginger marinade Food selections can be paired with speciality cocktails like the Casino Royal martini (scenes for the movie were shot at the One&Only Ocean Club), the lychee raspberry Bellini, the passion fruit sangria, the ginger margarita or the One&Only special. “The shrimp salad is a staple on the menu. With the tuna tartare, our tuna is imported from Hawaii every two days or so. We fillet and serve it with ginger marinade and chili oil. Our cuisine is basically American and Asian with a twist of Bahamian,” said Kevyn Pratt, sous chef at Dune. Mr Pratt, who has been cooking since the age of 17, has worked in several kitchens throughout his career, including at Anthony’s Grill as a head chef and at Resorts World Bimini as a sous chef. He said his experience at Dune, however, is one of the biggest challenges he has encountered thus far. “Just based on the volume we serve here at the restaurant. It is a very well-known restaurant in the Bahamas
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“What most people forget is that nowadays anyone can learn how to cook by way of research on the internet, Youtube and social media. But when you go out to dinner you want to be wowed.” so we have local and international guests dining with us day to day. This is the busiest restaurant that we have here on the property. We have a lot of companies that have small dinner parties with a special menu. The chefs here are all young chefs, and we are all Bahamian chefs that work well together,” said Mr Pratt. Julian Lockhart, wine and beverage manager, said it is all about the dining experience at Dune. “We here at the Dune put ourselves on a pedestal to make you want to always come back. The food, drinks and service is spectacular, and that is our job here,” he said. The goal, Mr Lockhart said, is to make a long-lasting impression on patrons – for guests to say the meal they had was second to none, that the service second to none, and for tourists to remember the restaurant and return even years after their first visit. “What most people forget is that nowadays anyone can learn how to cook by way of research on the internet, Youtube and social media. But when you go out to dinner you want to be wowed. You can sit at the bar and grab a couple cocktails where the bartenders are real mixologists; they can whip up anything you need them to. We serve the best boiled fish on the island for breakfast and we are open to the public, something a lot of people don’t know. It’s not members only,” said Mr Lockhart.
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Kevyn Pratt, sous chef at Dune
Steamed shrimp salad with avocado, and tomato and champagne vinaigrette.
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entertainment
Bahamas Junkanoo group debuts at Atlanta Carnival By ARTHIA NIXON The Ambassador Agency
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Bahamians take to the streets of Atlanta with their Georgia-based Junkanoo group
bean culture are now able to spot the difference between carnival and Junkanoo parades. Many visitors to the Bahamas now look forward to performances in their hometowns. “Our Atlanta Junkanoo Group Facebook page has been getting views and we do have a lot of phone call inquiries,” Mr LaFleur said. “The group was recently booked for a birthday party, a press conference, a launch, and we are planning to travel to a few other major events this summer, including a
PHOTOS/GIANNE DEMERITTE AND ATLANTA JUNKANOO GROUP
HE streets of Atlanta, Georgia, recently came alive with the sounds of cowbells and goat-skin drums, as Brandon LaFleur officially debuted his Atlanta Junkanoo Group at this year’s Caribbean Carnival. Joined by fellow Bahamians from throughout the archipelago, Mr LaFleur brought all the sights and sounds of Junkanoo to the southern city, complete with a Bahamian DJ playing rake n’ scrape music and other hits as choreographed dancers displayed their vibrant costumes. The small but steadily growing group of cultural enthusiasts have grown together like an extended family, Mr LaFleur said. They support each other’s activities and recently joined one of their members for a balloon release event after she couldn’t attend her father’s funeral in the Bahamas. “Atlanta does have a thriving Caribbean population and within that is a Bahamian population,” said Mr LaFleur. “It just started off as something that I wanted to do to celebrate my culture as a Bahamian abroad and then word got out and we were invited to events, cookouts and even the Bahamian independence day celebrations hosted by the Bahamas Consulate Office in Atlanta. The Ministry of Tourism has also invited us to a few events, and now we are getting more invitations to other festivals, parades and events.” With Metro Atlanta being spread out over a few counties, some group members travel over an hour to Junkanoo practice on weekends. Mr LaFleur said it is encouraging to see people make the effort to be a part of the group, and non-Bahamians are invited to participate as well. Junkanoo is said to have originated with celebrations stemming from slave plantations in the archipelago. Over the years, Bahamians have made an effort to carry Junkanoo around the world, so that connoisseurs of Carib-
few out of state. A lot of support for Mr LaFleur’s work with Atlanta Junkanoo Group comes from his wife, Sabrina, and core members of the group. He said it is just a small project that he started not only to keep himself connected to his culture, but also to share the appreciation and love with others. “I’m just a guy from Nassau, Bahamas, who enjoys connecting to my roots and to share this amazing culture with the world,” he said. “There truly
is nothing in the world quite like Junkanoo, and I think as the group grows and we make more appearances we will certainly be able to share our joy and passion with Atlanta, Georgia, and well beyond. Wherever you go in the world, you should never be ashamed of your roots and this is just one way of showing that we are proud of our heritage and ready to place it on a world stage, while at the same time providing a way for Bahamians in the area to stay connected.”
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Shaback celebrates 20th anniversary with free concert tonight By CARA HUNT cbrennen@tribunemedia.net
Clint Watson and the memb ers of Shaback Ministries Intern atio
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VER the past two decades they have shared the stage with the likes of Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle, sung with gospel greats around the world, and have been at the forefront of Bahamian gospel music. And tonight, on their 20th anniversary, Shaback Ministries International, which has ministered to persons both at home and abroad over the years, says a huge “thank you” to its loyal fans with a free concert. The group’s founder and director Clint Watson told Tribune Weekend how Shaback got its start. “It was the day before Father’s Day in 1996 and I was in rehearsal with the children’s choir at my church, Trinity Centre of Praise, trying to teach them three-part harmonies and they were just not getting it,” he recalled. “Eventually, I ended it and I asked some of the members to remain and I tried to do it with them, and lo and behold they got it. Those children became the original Shaback.” Mr Watson said he chose the name Shaback, which means “loud praise” in Hebrew, to reflect that the group was young, vibrant and energetic. “Some of those same children are now grown up and still in the group. We have members who have grown up and are now married and have their own children. So you are talking about a lifetime of development with the group,” he said And that development over the years is a part of the reason why the group has stood the test of time. “This group is not just about ministering to people, it’s about what the members themselves get out of the group. They are able to see the value of belonging to this group through the many opportunities that have come about, such being able to receive help with jobs, scholarships, building relationships and just strengthening their walk
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Shaback on stage with Christ,” Mr Watson explained. “They have also had tremendous exposure and travelled all over the world.” Shaback has had the opportunity to work as guest psalmists for Bishop Neil C Ellis, as well as for the Walking in Victory and Global United Fellowship International Conferences held in the Bahamas, in Orlando, Florida, and in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They have also served as the worship team for internationally renowned pastors such as Dr Cindy Trimm, Juanita Bynum, Bishop Tudor Bismark, Chuck Pierce, Jonathon McKnight and Bishop Noel Jones, and Andre and Sandra Crouch. Shaback has sung backup for many
big names in the gospel industry, including David and Tamela Mann, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Byron Cage, Kurt Carr, Richard Smallwood, Dorothy Norwood, Beverly Crawford, Rev Nolan Williams, Micah Stampey, Darwin Hobbs, Ricky Dillard, Jekalyn Carr, and more. They have also sung on stage in a chorale with greats like Chaka Khan, Patty LaBelle and Kim Burrell Additionally, the group had the honour of being the first black gospel choir to perform at the National Civil Rights Museum in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2014. They were given a commendation by the city’s mayor at the time. Shaback has also been the recipient of several Cacique Awards. Looking back, Mr Watson said he is overwhelmed and humbled by Shaback’s success. “We have had our ups and downs and our share of hurdles, but what has kept us going is the true love and support of our fans. That is why we wanted to say thank you to them for 20 years with this concert which will be free of charge,” he said. “This is our gift to them.” He added that Shaback has always “gone all out “, both with the vocal quality and the audiovisual components of their performances, and promised that this anniversary concert will be the biggest yet. Guest perfumers will include Nigel Lewis, JoAnn Callender, Simeon Outten, Prophet Lawerence Rolle and The Rahming Brothers. The event will also serve as the album release party for their latest double CD which features 14 of their songs. The anniversary concert takes place this evening at 7.30pm at the Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries on Carmichael Road.
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theatre
“And Mama Prayed” – a play with a strong message Tonight’s debut to benefit the Crisis Centre By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net
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new stage play, “And Mama Prayed”, will hold up a mirror to Bahamian society when it debuts tonight at the Dundas Black Box Theatre. Written by Beaumont Todd, the play will feature all of the ills faced by communities today, including crime, unemployment, rape and the lack of gender equality. The premiere event is being held in conjunction with the Bahamas Crisis Centre. Set in the 1990s in Bain Town, “And Mama Prayed” follows the story of Mrs Rolle, a single mother affectionately called “Mama”, and her three children. Deborah is the oldest child who feels she is better than her family since she went to college. Delilah, the second oldest girl, feels and acts like the black sheep of the family, while the youngest, teenager Benjamin, is already dealing with some adult issues.
The play is centered around their life and the daily issues they experience as a Bahamian family living in Bain Town. “The play was inspired by my own family and a lot of the issues I saw us face growing up,” Mr Todd. “However, even though some of the situations are different, it all centers around the importance of family, faith in God, and how it takes a community and one another to either build us up or break us down. A lot of the problems Mama Rolle and her family face are similar to what a lot of families face today. Even some of those same social issues are the root of what we are dealing with today, even when it comes to crime.” The days leading up to the premiere been nothing but hard work for the playwright and the cast members. Mr Todd said he is happy to know that all of the team’s hard work will pay off when the curtains open tonight. “I have honestly been preparing to put on my first production for the last five years – from being in stage plays with Shakespeare in Paradise, in “Ms Daisy”, and working with Redemptive Production behind scenes and on its music production and sound effects aspect of the play,” he said. “When I first wrote this I was honestly just writing a comedy I thought persons would enjoy. It took on a life of its own and began evolving. I had it
Hit play “Til Death Do Us Part” to be released on DVD LAST Friday, the Real Laughs Network made its debut on the stage of the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts with its comedic play “Til Death Do Us Part”. It was an evening filled with laughter and applause. The show continued on Saturday and concluded with a
Cast members at rehearsal reviewed by the persons from Shakespeare in Paradise, including Dr Nicolette Bethel, during their play reading series. I got some wonderful responses, critiques and advice. This helped me to further refine the script. I wanted to share with our community an honest look at what a lot of families are facing in hopes it would help us understand one another better and give hope that we are not alone no matter how dire things may get.” Mr Todd said he is looking forward to the audience being surprised, entertained, moved to tears and inspired by the play. “Overall, I have three goals: to put on a fantastic and quality production persons can enjoy and come see again;
Playwright Rakel Dean, centre, with the cast of “Til Death Do Us Part” wine tasting courtesy of the Bahamian Brewery. “Ya’ll should have warned me that this was gonna be so funny. Now my head hurting cuz my weave was sewn
in too tight,” said one happy theatregoer. For those who could not see the play live, “Til Death Do Us Part” can now also be purchased on DVD within
to raise funds to help support the work of the Bahamas Crisis Centre, and to simply continue the trend of this year of raising awareness of a lot of social issues we are facing in hopes that it will help find a solution to the problems,” he said. “I cannot forget to thank Dr Ian Strachan, who is my mentor when it comes to writing and production work, or Empower Media Production’s Todd Marshall for all his help with the music for the production including the theme song, ‘And Mama Prayed’,” he added. The play runs until Sunday, at 8pm nightly, with a special matinee performance on Saturday at 4pm. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Bahamas Crisis Centre. the next few weeks. “The camaraderie, positive energy and attitudes that the cast exuded made my job as the director very easy,” said Rakel Dean, who is also the play’s writer. “They were an absolute joy to work with and I look forward with great anticipation to working with them again in the not too distant future.” Real Laughs Network is a group of talented women that share the same vision and passion for theatre and entertainment. Real Laughs Network will stage the play “It Takes Two” at the Dundas on November 18 and 19.
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lifestyle
Meet The Brom Lady Garden décor and exotic plants for your home By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Writer acadet@tribunemedia.net
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ITH a passion for the outdoors and a love for creating beautiful spaces, Rochelle Smith established The Brom Lady, a company known for its authentic, handpainted Mexican Talavera garden pots, household items, and its exotic bromeliads. “I started a career in banking, which proved to be a little stressful. I searched for something I could do that would bring more peace and tranquillity to my life. thus my love for gardening and The Brom Lady were born,” said Ms Smith. For more than 15 years, gardening has given her a feeling of accomplishment. “It nurtures your soul and can help bring more peace and balance to your life,” she said. Ms Smith said the satisfaction of assisting clients to create their own personal and beautiful spaces on their homes is very rewarding, as people share their creations with friends and family, motivating others to do the same. “I have had a lot of influences in my life. I have been a part of the Bahamas Horticultural Society and had the privilege to visit and view hundreds of gardens which inspired me over the years. I have had many persons ask what is the Brom Lady and my reply is: The Brom Lady is the short for the Bromeliad Lady.’ I fell in love in love with bromeliads over the years. I find them to be low maintenance, beautiful and they can add lots of pizazz to any landscape or area,” she said. Ms Smith said her overall goal is to become a household name in the Bahamas when it comes to exotic bromeliads and colourful garden décor. “I see lots of positive growth in the future. Customers love to visit The Brom Lady, sometimes just to walk around the garden and see what is blooming. My plans are to get more exposure and help clients create their own little peace of heaven on earth,” she said.
Rochelle Smith offers colourful garden décor and bromeliads at her garden and store.
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fashion The Weekend Fashion Report BET Awards
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Tisha CampbellMartin, actress
Alicia Keys singer
Fantasia, singer
Janelle Monae, singer
Mya, singer
Karin says: “I just don’t understand this parachute that Alicia is wearing. Seriously, basically no makeup and her grandma’s glamour outfit from 1979 – this is what she chooses? I know the BET Awards have lost viewer numbers and importance over they years, but come on.” Cara says: “Alicia looks so pale, I wonder if she was feeling ill. The whole outfit seems like, “OK I have to go, so let me throw something on and wrap my head, which means I don’t have to go through the extra effort of fixing my hair.” I understand the feeling, but ya know, you a star and have people...so no excuse.”
Karin says: “This is actually a really nice dress. It’s sheer, but just enough to make it sexy, not tacky. And it really flatters her figure. However, what ruins the look a bit are her tattoos. I can’t help it, they just bother me in combination with high fashion gowns.” Cara says: “I love this dress, and her hair and her make-up are all on point. The problem I have is that all-nude is not meant for you, Fantasia. This dress looks like grammy stockings against her skin. I wish it were a bit darker, then it would have been super sexy,”
Karin says: “Janelle is always super stylish with her now signature black and white combos, but while she still looks awesome here, I fear she’s almost tipping over into Beetlejuice territory. Her hair, red lips and hat look fantastic though.” Cara says: “We’ve seen a few of these psychedelic 1970s inspired pantsuits making their way to the red carpet this season. This one is just a bit much and a little too confusing on the eyes for me. Also, isn’t this a copy of the outfit Beyonce wore at those fashion designer awards a few weeks ago?”
Karin says: “The bold yellow is stunning on her. And I’m loving the unusual take on the crop top with that train and the matching high-waisted pants. It’s a real attentiongrabber. The only point I would make is that I wish the pants were slightly less baggy and a bit more fitted.” Cara says: “I love this outfit. First, that bright yellow colour is amazing. This is a crop top that really wows, unlike the boring top and skirt combos have been done to death. This is how you make a fad fresh. Love it.”
Karin says: “I bet she was thinking that she was delivering a twist on the seethrough trend. Unfortunately she ended up looking like a villain in a comic book, maybe an X-Men character. It’s not flattering in the least and looks like it was made by an amateur.” Cara says: “This is so awful; there are no words. Why does she always look so horrid? Is this supposed to be sexy, because it’s not. I do not understand this. Whoever suggested that this was a good idea needs to be fired ASAP.”
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With Karin Herig and Cara Hunt
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Summer season to be “lit” with new monthly music event By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Writer acadet@tribunemedia.net
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ummer is here and Bahamians are looking to be entertained. A new addition to Nassau’s nightlife is the LIT Summer Series, which kicked off yesterday at the Bistro Underground on Bay Street. The series is focused on showcasing the LIT band and hosting jam sessions designed to give local artists a platform for their talents. It is all hosted by singer Anja Bowe and aspiring singer/songwriter Krystal Harris. Coordinated by the two artists, the LIT Summer Series aims to be a “peaceful, comfortable, and intimate environment for young musicians to unite and share good music once a month during the summer months.” The goal is to also create a forum for Bahamian musicians to perform different genres of music and to network with others. Anja said one musical genre that will be performed during the LIT Summer Series is easy listening, with songs by the likes of Erykah Badu, Lauren Hill and Sade. “The band will be mixing styles to create covers for recent names like Drake, Beyonce and Rihanna. They will also send you home daydreaming to some smooth old school reggae. The jam session will give persons an opportunity to interact with audiences and peers, performing their favourites or maybe even an original tune. We will definitely have a little something for everyone,” she said. Coming from a musical family, Anja has exposed to many genres of music and musical environments over the years. Her first choir experience was with the National Youth Choir, of which she was member for seven years. This is also where she met
Krystal Harris Krystal, who has sung background for artists like Sketch Carey, Ronnie Butler and various others. “This is the first year of the LIT Summer series, but we hope to have this series annually. I felt an urge to promote camaraderie and more of a network among vocalists and instrumentalists in Nassau, and Krystal agreed. We wanted to create a stage for young musicians that never get a chance to share their music to have a place of exposure to showcase themselves and create a sense of self through their performance without the pressure of the ‘intimidating stage’; just friends, family and positive vibes,” said Anja. She believes the small stage at the Bistro Underground is perfect for creating an intimate space for both the audience and the performer. The singer is certain that the LIT Summer Series will help in the creation of new artists and sounds, and ensure the continued growth of the entertainment
and music industry of the Bahamas. “We have invited excellent, exciting artists like Lion of Judah, Ordain and a few other diamonds in the rough, specifically chosen because of their positive messages and quality of their artistry. Also taking part is the awesome band behind Krystal and I. All of these excellent instrumentalists will be joining us this year at the LIT Summer Series and we are very excited. They have all worked with various bands and Bahamian artists and bring different flavour to the band set,” said Anja. Band members include sound engineer Terrance Hall of the Tri-Com Media Group; Kenton Burrows and Shon Pennerman on keys; bass guitarists Checo Moxey and Shavardo Bullard; Kenwood McKenzie on drums; Torriano Barrett on the saxophone, and background singers Chanel Rolle, Breea Colebrooke and Navarro Newton. “I see this series becoming an annual event, but if I could get people together every week to share positive vibes and really impact the entertainment industry, I would feel accomplished and satisfied with myself,” said Anja. The LIT Summer Series continues on July 21 and August 18, from 9.30pm to midnight on both nights.
Anja Bowe
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music
World-class musicians take the stage in Nassau
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orld-renowned conductor Marlon Daniel and members of his chamber orchestra will be joining Bahamian musicians for a special concert in Nassau tomorrow night. The concert, which will take place at St Paul’s Church in Lyford Cay at 7.30pm, is the culmination of workshops that were offered by the Bahamas National Symphony Orchestra and included members of the Bahamas Music Academy. Both workshop participants and visiting musicians will perform during the season finale concert on Saturday. The Bahamas National Symphony Orchestra, the only symphony orchestra in the Bahamas, is a communitybased orchestra established in 1991. The players are drawn from all parts of the Bahamas and from all walks of life. The orchestra provides an opportunity for musicians to enjoy weekly rehearsals for the pleasure of making good music together, and perform as part of a large symphony orchestra. For the recently concluded workshops, the orchestra invited Marlon Daniel and a team of select teaching artists from his Ensemble du Monde, a chamber orchestra based in New York, to the Bahamas. Mr Daniel is considered one of the most dynamic conductors of his generation. He has been described as “a natural and enormous talent” and his artistry has been hailed as “fabulous and exceptional”. Winner of the 2014 John and Mary Virginia Foncannon Conducting Award, he has performed in some of the most prestigious venues in Europe and the United States that range from Carnegie Hall to the Rudolfinum in Prague and several international music festivals. He was educated at Manhattan School of Music, Le Conservatoire Américain Fontainebleau (France), Centro de Estudios Musicales Isaac Albéniz (Spain) and the Prague Academy, where he received his training in conducting whilst serving as Associate Conductor of the Praga Sinfonietta. He has also profited
Cellist Khari Joyner, who recently performed for President Barack Obama in the Oval Office, will be performing at the St Paul’s concert.
Marlon Daniel, world-renowned conductor and one of the foremost proponents of music by composers of African and African-American descent, will take the stage tomorrow night.
from the advice of Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic on James and Lola Faust Fellowship and Jorma Panula at the Panula Academy in Finland. He is one of the foremost proponents of music by composers of African and African-American descent, performing works from Saint-Georges to George Walker. In 2011, he conducted the Russian première of William Grant Still’s iconic Afro-American Symphony and received the praise of the Still Family Foundation as a champion of the works of the composer. Mr Daniel is music director of Ensemble du Monde, music director of the Colour of Music Festival, principal guest conductor of the Sofia Sinfonietta, artistic director of the Saint- Georges International Music Festival in Guadeloupe, guest conductor of the Pazardzhik State Symphony Orchestra, and cover/assistant conductor of the Sofia Opera and Ballet in Bulgaria. Teaching artists of the Ensemble du Monde who joined him in the Bahamas this year include cellist Khari Joyner who recently performed for President Barack Obama in the Oval Office. He will be featured as a soloist. Also, performing will be one of Panama’s leading violinists and violists, Luis Casal, trumpeter Richard Fields and violinists Hristo Popov and Jamshed Turel.
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relationships Working with others in all areas of life makes us feel more motivated and fulfilled
We need relationships! By DR EDRICA RICHARDSON
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f we were meant to be alone then why are there other people, because I certainly didn’t get here alone. I had help – a lot of it. Many of us grew up hearing, “The only person you can depend on is yourself.” We were taught from a young age that it’s not a good thing to lean on others too much and that being independent is admirable. The truth is that self-reliance is a double-edged sword. While it has many virtues, it can also rob us of true intimacy and the type of partnerships we desire. Many people are self-reliant to a fault, putting far too much pressure on themselves. They take self-reliance to a new level because they are unable to rely on anyone. Reliance on others can be healthy and affirming. The problem is that as children we weren’t always taught how to balance self-reliance with healthy interdependence. Because the phrase “it takes a village” certainly applies to me. Nobody is good at everything. You need me, and I need you. Nobody has every talent. There are no perfect people who can say to the world, “I don’t need anybody else.” We need each other. There is much misunderstanding between “need” and “needy.”
Need: Humans, like many other animals, need each other. We are social beings and we are not meant to be alone. We need each other for many things, such as: caring, tenderness, emotional support, connection, and learning and growing emotionally and spiritually. We thrive when we feel connected and supported by each other, and we suffer when connection and support are not available. We have these needs as babies and we never lose them. Needy: When we abandon ourselves by not taking responsibility for our own feelings of self-worth and wellbeing, we become needy. We are needy when: We don’t take physical care of ourselves and then become sick and dependent on others. When we avoid attending to our own feelings with various substance and process addictions – alcohol, drugs, food, TV, sex, spending and so on; when we choose not to learn and grow emotionally and spiritually, not to pursue our passions, and not to help others, becoming empty inside; when we are empty within and expect others to fill us with their attention, love and approval; when we see ourselves as victims, blaming others or God for our current circumstances. Needy people judge others harshly, which is the opposite of loving others.
Self-judgment creates the inner emptiness that leads to neediness. When our intent is to learn to love ourselves and others, and to learn to fill ourselves up with love to share with others, we are coming from the authentic need to share with others. But when our intent is to protect against pain with various addictions, with focusing on our mind rather than being present in our body, then we are needy.
working within a community of likeminded people that the wisdom of crowds is considerably greater than any one person working alone. Our divergent world views and perspectives mean that we all approach the exact same problem slightly differently. We all need a little help sometimes!
Here are three powerful reasons not to go it alone: 1. Collective wisdom No one person ever has all of the answers, regardless of how much you can Google.
2. Pushing our limits When working alone it’s oftentimes too easy to give up when things get hard. By surrounding yourself with others working toward a similar goal you will get motivated, more so than when you work on your own.
3. New ideas I truly believe that when you are
• Dr Edrica D Richardson is licenced
marriage and family therapist in multiple states in the US and an AAMFT approved supervisor. She currently runs private practice in Nassau and the US. Her clinical specialities include relationship issues, stress management, family conflict and life coaching, to name a few. She works with adolescents, couples and families. For more information, visit her website at www.dredrich.com.
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pageants
Miss World Cat Island Rotalya Williams wearing a Lilly Pulitzer Ardleigh sundress from Aqua Soleil
Miss World Exuma Aria Romer wearing a Lilly Pulitzer printed shift dress from Aqua Soleil
Miss Bahamas contestants rock the boat with style
P Miss World Staniel Cay Shanice Burrows wearing a print mini dress from Blue Moon
atrons of the recent Bahamas Yacht & Travel Show got a glimpse of the Miss Bahamas World beauties in high fashion resort wear. Contestants vying for the Miss Bahamas title rocked the runway at the Bay Street Marina in swimwear and resort wear courtesy of A La Plage, Aqua Soleil, Blue Moon Resort Wear and Paradise Blue Surf Shop, all located in the Marina Village at Atlantis. The fashion collection featured bold colours, chic designs, functional accessories and an array of styles perfect for land and sea travel. The contestants modelled everything from unique statement pieces to classic designs.
The contestants will compete in a top model show on July 11 at the Meliá Nassau Beach Resort. The final night of competition is slated for July 24 in the ballroom of the Meliá. The first ever Bahamas Yacht & Travel Show was hosted by the boat rental company Boat 4 A Day in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism. The the three-day event not only showcased the latest in swimwear and resort wear, but also luxury and boutique hotels, private island villas and a unique charter yacht collection. “With each of our stores participating – Blue Moon Resort Wear, A La Plage, Aqua Soleil and Paradise Blue Surf Shop – we have a broad
array of popular swimwear and resort wear brands, as well as some of the more boutique lines we carry, on display,” said Josephine Knowles, of Freestyle Ventures. “They are a perfect match for the yachting, boating and island lifestyle. As far as trends go, everything this season is definitely focused on colour – bright and beautiful, lots of patterns, but also lots of white, and of course quality.” Ms Knowles said they were delighted to participate in the event. “And who better to showcase our fabulous resort wear other than other than the gorgeous Miss Bahamas contestants,” she added.
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PHOTOS/J SAWYER AND ASSOCIATES
Miss World Acklins Zoie Hanna wearing Lilly Pulitzer buttercup scallop hem shorts with a Lilly Pulitzer Elsa top and boho crotchet clutch from Aqua Soleil.
Miss World Eleuthera Geena Thompson in a Vitamin A blue monokini from A La Plage
Miss World Paradise Island Pischia Adderley wearing a Vix by Paula Hermany feathered open back jumpsuit from A La Plage
Miss World Long Island Ashley Hamilton wearing a blue coral and shell sea inspired maxi dress
Miss World New Providence Andrea Bowleg wearing a Vix by Paula Hermany mint triangle top with matching bottoms from A La Plage, and carrying a indigo straw clutch from A La Plage
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film
review JONATHAN OLLEY/WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT VIA AP
‘Tarzan’ returns to the jungle THE BGF RUNNING TIME: 102 MINS
TARZAN has been dusted off, his abs polished and his vocabulary spruced up in David Yates’ handsome but altogether pointless “The Legend of Tarzan,” a chest-thumping resurrection of the Ape Man that fails to find any reason for the iconic character’s continued evolution. On the one hand, it’s easy to see why Tarzan has yet again swung back into our lives: Tarzan and Hollywood
Alexander Skarsgard in “The Legend of Tarzan”.
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THE BGF RUNNING TIME: 117 MINS
THERE’S a secret about children that Steven Spielberg, Melissa Mathison and Roald Dahl have always known — that no matter how innocent,
DISNEY VIA AP
Spielberg weaves magic out of Dahl’s ‘The BFG’ Ruby Barnhill and the Big Friendly Giant from Giant Country, voiced by Mark Rylance. kids are as capable of understanding darkness as adults, and sometimes even more so. It’s not that it’s some
were born almost simultaneously, like conjoined twins of a new pop-culture machine. The first “Tarzan” silent came just a few years after Edgar Rice Burroughs’ initial novel. Can such a vestige of imperial-era imaginations — one dreamed up by a man who never set foot in Africa — be updated to today? “The Legend of Tarzan” suggests not, and the film’s main source of suspense is watching it twist and contort a century-old property into something meaningful. Craig Brewer and Adam Cozad’s script sets the tale a decade after the discovery of Tarzan in West Africa; seen only in flashback is Tarzan’s origin story, including a more violent version of his famously loquacious introduction to Jane. Tarzan, or John Clayton III, (Alexander Skarsgard) is living in London with his wife, Jane (Margot Robbie). The jungle is far behind him: he’s a Lord, polished and serious but still with ape-like hands that would impress even Donald Trump. He’s coaxed back to Africa by George Washington Williams (Samuel L Jackson), an American and veteran of the Civil War who seeks to uncover what he believes is Belgium’s introduction of slavery to the Congo. The character, loosely based on a real
historical figure, is the most intriguing if awkward addition. In the Congo is Belgium’s envoy, Capt Leon Rom, a linen-suited hunter of diamonds to fill Leopold’s coffers. For this symbol of refinement and menace, the filmmakers naturally turn to Christoph Waltz. The simplistic historical backdrop of late 19th century Congo here is more cartoonish than even Tarzan himself. But the atmosphere is richly exotic, full of majestic vistas and vivid close-ups. Filming largely on sound stages, Yates, veteran of later “Harry Potter” films, has firm control of the film’s lushly romantic imagery. But the film, searching for a purpose and some drama, doesn’t deserve the grandeur Yates gives it. Tarzan, played with sufficient muscle and smarts by Skarsgard, leads an uprising through his ability to communicate with animals and the (largely faceless) natives. Agility is the prime trait of Tarzan, but “Legend” has little of it. The film strains to juggle the character’s baggage instead of embracing the tale’s innate silliness and spirit of adventure.
completely unacknowledged truth, but it is one that rarely seems to permeate what we consider “children’s entertainment” in any real way. It just makes adults too uncomfortable. It’s also the reason why the under-10 set flocks to Dahl. A measured embrace of the deep menace in Dahl’s words is why this long-time-coming adaptation of his 1982 book “The BFG “ not only succeeds, but shines. It’s not just some pleasant romp into the world of giants. It’s an honest-to-goodness, gut punch of a journey, crackling with heart, uncertainty, and overflowing with all-out wonder. There’s really no other way to tell a story about an orphan who is captured by a giant and taken to a land crawling with much larger giants who like the taste of human beings, or “beens” as they’re called. The orphan, Sophie, is played by the newcomer Ruby Barnhill. Sporting a Dorothy Hamill haircut and rounded glasses, this little brunette moppet is a delightful revelation who is at turns feisty, lovable and even a little annoying (in a good way). In other words, she’s a believable kid — a result that
Spielberg has been coaxing out of child actors since “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” Thankfully, Sophie has been taken not by man-eaters, but the Big Friendly Giant (Mark Rylance, who was just in Spielberg’s “Bridge of Spies”), who prefers to create dreams for the children of England, not snack on them. But Sophie, who lays awake night after night, saw him gliding through the streets of London and she can’t be trusted with the knowledge that giants really do exist, no matter how pure her intentions. Back in Giant Country, things don’t get off to a great start between Sophie and the BFG either. It takes some trials, some scary dreams, some danger, and some scepticism before their friendship becomes real — but it’s worth the build. Whether you’ve read “The BFG” a thousand times, or haven’t in 30 years, or even at all, Sophie and the BFG’s impossible bond is bound to break your heart.
JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer
LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer
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forgotten facts
Who’s who in a few of our graveyards By PAUL C ARANHA islandairman@gmail.com
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here are noteworthy graves in any burial place in New Providence, with no better place to start than the memorial to Timothy Gibson, the man who wrote our National Anthem. Timothy Gibson and his wife died in 1978 and 1985, respectively, and, in 2007, when I was photographing all the graves in St Mary’s churchyard, I was saddened to see that the resting place of this national hero did not have a tombstone. I designed and submitted my idea of what I thought he deserved, but am very happy with what he was given a couple of years later. In the neighbouring Western Cemetery, where many Loyalists are buried, are four graves of General Robert Cunningham and his family. Three are built up with red bricks, the fourth is flush with the ground. When last I saw these graves, Mrs Margaret Cunningham’s marble stone was still intact, but the bricks that once supported it are in urgent need of restoration. Next to her, the general’s stone has been badly vandalised. A similar, but smaller, grave and stone is that of their daughter, Elizabeth and, finally, there’s the flush-to-the ground stone of 13-yearold Ann. This stone has been walked on, repeatedly, for 208 years and some of the inscription is worn away. All the land between Lake Cunningham (named after General Robert Cunningham) and the sea was divided into two grants - 465 acres to Cunningham and 420 acres to Andrew Deveaux. In Sacred Heart Cemetery (entrance on Shirley Park Avenue), an interesting stone is that of Amelia Armaly, who lived to 106. The family came to Nassau in the early 1900s, when W J Armaly began harvesting, processing and shipping Bahamian sponges around the world. W J’s son emigrated to the United States and went into business as Armaly Brands, whose product line now
Timothy Gibson’s headstone in St Mary’s churchyard
Max Bowe’s grave in St Andrew’s Churchyard, Georgetown, Exuma Amelia Armaly lived to 106 and is buried in Sacred Heart Cemetery
Ann Cunningham’s grave, flush to the ground (right), in Western Cemetery includes Brillo. An article in The Tribune of November 11, 2011 featured Armaly Brands. The Bahamas extends way beyond New Providence, so let’s pop down to Exuma and visit two of my old friends in St Andrew’s Churchyard in George-
Paul Aranha’s design for Timothy Gibson’s headstone town. Max Bowe knew me from the day I was born. He was my father’s friend and stayed with us whenever he came to Nassau. One day, in 1948, when his son, Nigel, and I were playing at the Bowe home, the Forest Estate, Exuma,
Max saw me sit down on one of the old Loyalist walls. He walked over, took out his handkerchief and said: “Son, when you have to pay for your own trousers, you’ll dust the wall off with your handkerchief, before you sit on it.”
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mailboats ABOUT THE AUTHOR
CAPTAIN Eric Wiberg is a marine and naval historian, author and a maritime lawyer who grew up in Nassau in the 1970s and 1980s and is a regular visitor to The Bahamas. In 2009 Capt Wiberg began the first of three books on U-Boats in the Bahamas and Bermuda and in 2012 began a blog focusing on mailboats and their contribution to Bahamian history. He is the author of ‘Tanker Disasters’, ‘Round the World in the Wrong Season’ and ‘U-Boats in the Bahamas and Turks & Caicos’ and is working on a book about mailboats in the Bahamas. He is writing a series in The Tribune on the glorious history of mailboats, their place in island life, the characters that define them, the variety of craft, the dozens of islands they serve, the mailboat ‘dynasties’ and the challenges facing the modern fleet.
A traditional and uniquely Bahamian fleet It may not be a perfect system but the mailboats continue to help define communities, Captain Eric Wiberg says
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ahamians are justifiably proud of their fleet of dozens of mailboats which connect the islands - and well they should be. Since the inception of inter-island mail delivery, it has been a locallysponsored and locally-developed trade. In 1803, world powers such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the United States sent their mail and freight to the colony via a thencosmopolitan, now nearly abandoned Fortune Island, or Long Cay, in the Crooked Island District. Larger, foreign-owned vessels generally brought mail and goods to Nassau from there and from ports in the US, Europe, Central and South America and Caribbean. But then something new happened: locally built wooden sailing craft began carrying the mails and goods
first between Fortune Island and the capital in Nassau (a considerable voyage) and then to nearby communities in North Eleuthera, Abaco and so on. Soon farmers and fishermen came to rely upon this service to bring goods to market and return with the essential materials to enable them to expand their communities. As Fortune Island’s demise has shown, without efficient trade communities die off: they lose their most important commodity people - first. Imagine home-coming celebrations nowadays without mailboats to provide happy, affordable and sociable platforms for folks to go back to their roots? In order to sustain the communities where their voting constituents resided and owned land, politicians and civil servants set about stabilising trade with Nassau, which thus connected them with the wider world, its markets
Emerald Express was washed far inland and grounded in Acklins after Hurricane Joaquin in November
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and transportation hubs. They agreed to subsidise the carriage of mail and permitted the investors and owners of mailboats (many of them “mom and pop” business with the owner or his sons as captains), to profit from carriage of extra freight and passengers. The government also oversaw licensing and certification of vessels, officers and the allocation of routes and vessels to serve those routes. Given the inherent dangers of maritime navigation, the age of some of the vessels, and the costs in terms of time and capital of replacing mail boats, there has always been an informal system of standby, or replacement vessels to fill in. That system is illustrative of the inter-dependence and co-operation of mariners in this particular market. The Bahama Islands require a welladapted and large fleet of vessels to serve its many communities, particularly because the islands rank as one of the top archipelagos in the world. Bahamas is, according to Wikipedia, roughly in the top ten with some 3,000 cays or islands, behind Indonesia, Philippines, clusters of islands in Scandinavia, the UK etc. We are the largest archipelago north of the Caribbean on this side of the Atlantic, as far as the Arctic. Our islands stand out from space. And to keep the roughly 35 districts together the commonwealth has devised a system of mailboats to supplant flights by calling at some 50 communities on over 20 islands. Since some of those communities have no regular air service, having a mailboat call, even every two weeks, is essential. After all, just having an airstrip isn’t enough: on San Salvador I inquired why the only airplane on the runway had a wing missing, and was told the owner was so tired of folks demanding the use of his plane that he removed a wing! These boats provide reliable contact, more or less weekly, with the capital, in a hub-and-spoke system. Importantly, mailboats are not exclusive: other freighters can ply their trade on unscheduled or private routes as they please. It is not a perfect system, in as much as everything must go through the capital, and islanders have historically complained that merchants in Nassau can be rapacious and impose usurious fees, etc. However folks from far flung districts have also developed their own channels of trade, accommodation and supply based on familial and long-standing relationships. Having mailboat owners and captains originate in the communities they
The Bahamas stand out from space - the archipelago as seen from the international space station by Commander Scott Kelly last year
serve has reinforced this tradition. So mailboats have survived for over 200 years ... but will they continue to survive? In my opinion, backed by nearly 30 years of seagoing or commercial maritime experience, mailboats are here to stay. To put it simply, until they can fly petroleum in bulk lots, or pipe vegetables and concrete, the world will still need the reliable old freighters. We need only look a dozen years back, at the United Star versus Sea Hauler to realise that accidents will continue to happen. That case was particularly egregious because the officers had tools to avoid it - radar, radios. Nowadays the tools for collision avoidance are even better, however they are useless without a well-rested, trained and alert person operating them. Some 15 years ago I thought it was charming to be woken up by a mailboat’s erratic motion, to wander into the bridge to find it abandoned, then voluntarily take the helm, one captain to another, until the skipper returned from repairing machinery. As we all know now, there is nothing charming about a vessel without a lookout slamming into another one also steaming blind in the night. As for the fall-out from the Sea Hauler/United Star collision, in which four Bahamians were killed and 25 injured, including an amputee, let’s leave aside the contentious facts and look at the perception. To this day the official report is not readily available. Victims were left in the dark for months, then years. It is during times like those that citizens rely on their government for decisive, compassionate action. Yet families felt compelled to protest in the streets. The perception given was that authorities were hiding information and dragging their feet to
“On San Salvador I inquired why the only airplane on the runway had a wing missing, and was told the owner was so tired of folks demanding the use of his plane that he removed a wing!” compensate victim’s families. And yet Admiralty law is for the most part very settled and straightforward, is based on British common Law, with virtually every kind of maritime casualty having been adjudicated. Handing of this case illustrates how much we all stand to learn from the humble mailboat. We can also learn from how the recent sinking of the El Faro in Bahamian waters was handled: again, despite the many facts which appear to weigh against them, the ship owners and government regulators have been out in front of the media, settling quickly with family members, keeping the ball moving and the public informed. In today’s multi-media information-driven world, where what even the disem-
powered say online can be empowering, perception is extremely important. As for the future, it is virtually certain that other maritime fatalities will strike the mailboat fleet again. If we could outlaw shipwrecks or car accidents, it would have been done. From casualties flow changes: after the cruise liner Yarmouth Castle caught fire en route to Nassau in November, 1965, and 90 people perished, the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations were overhauled. As a leading flag state provider, with nearly 1,200 vessels registered to it (sixth highest in the world at five per cent of the world fleet), the Bahamas has an especially high duty towards its domestic fleet and has the specialised resources at its disposal to investigate and transparently report on casualties. The Spanish government’s mishandling of the $5 billion Bahamas-flagged Prestige oil spill beginning in 2002 cost them their jobs. A similar tanker spill from the oil terminals on New Providence or Grand Bahamas could be highly disruptive to tourism, fisheries and the environment. When the Emerald Express was washed far ashore on Acklins by Hurricane Joaquin last year, there was fortunately no loss of life. Maritime crises are inevitable in a geographically delicate island nation through which major sea lanes pass, connecting oceans and continents. With the Panama Canal expanding this week, seaborne traffic will only increase. What are the lessons that we can learn from mailboats? That adaptability to the local environment is key, that grafting foreign equipment to a new purpose in different lands can sometimes work quite well, but that ultimately the home-grown solutions prevail. That government and private investors can work together, so long as neither smothers the other. Entrepreneurialism and capitalism backed by government guarantees instills confidence by investors and captains in their vessels and businesses, and the local communities which are the endusers and beneficiaries. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to develop a Bahamas-class vessel, based on what the owners and captains have learned? Even better, to have them manufactured, say at the Grand Bahama Shipyard, and exported? NEXT WEEK: the series concludes with a look at the challenge facing the modern mailboat fleet. Comments and responses to eric@ericwiberg.com
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Friday, July 1, 2016
animals Animal matters Kim Aranha
PET OF THE WEEK
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By The Bahamas Humane Society
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he name’s Steel. Pup Steel.” Don’t let the quiet demeanour and wide eyes fool you. Pup Steel is a resilient fellow, having bounced back from near death on two occasions. He’s now feeling much better, thank you, and is sleuthing about for that perfect home. Steel is a two-month old potcake who will probably stay a fairly small size once he grows up. He’s friendly, inquisitive and playful, all the things a good pup should be. Do you have a home in your heart for Steel? If so, come in to the Bahamas Humane Society to meet him and
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o what exactly is an “adopta-thon”? One might ask that because I am sure it is not even proper English. A few nights ago I sat at dinner, at a rather proper evening, and one of the mainstays of the conversation was: “Where do you put hyphens when an adverb is involved…” Though an absolutely riveting conversation, many people were curiously unaware of the myriad of rules of where exactly to pop those pesky hyphens, especially if there is an “ly” at the end of the adverb. However, when we are talking adopt-a-thon I personally believe that the rules are all null and void and do not apply. The only rule is: open your heart up and give a pet a home. Today, the Bahamas Humane Society is having an enormous, gigantic adopt-a-thon. We have dogs and puppies, kittens and cats galore. We need nice homes for all these four-pawed critters that sit and wait patiently at the shelter in Chippingham for somebody to love them. There are special prices for the next two weeks: adult cats are free; kittens range from $20 to free. And to make it a bit more fun we have set up a big bowl and you will dip in and pull out your price for your chosen kitten. It is a bit like a lottery, but just think what a great deal you are getting. These kittens have already been neutered or spayed and they have had their kitten shots, so you can be assured that your new pet is healthy. You have the chance to take a beautiful kitty into your home for years of love and affection. And your kitten will be a totally awesome rodent control; no nasty chemicals, no traps, no splats, no poison – just cat patrol. No more rats or mice; gotta love it! Dogs have not been left out in this adopt-a-thon equation. We have a some of the most adorable puppies just waiting to become your best friend and protector. Puppies cost $50, as everybody wants a puppy. They have had their shots and are healthy and fixed, just waiting to curl up with you and enjoy being your best friend. Adult
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dogs cost $30, plus you will receive a BHS car magnet for free as long as supplies last. For the really big-hearted animal lovers, there is a special on senior
dogs at the BHS shelter presently: just for $20 you can adopt an older dog. Plus, the first year after adoption your senior dog will also receive his annual check-up free of charge at the shelter
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all the other adoption pups, or call 325-6742 for more information. Adoption hours are 11am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm on Saturday. Steel looks forward to shaking a paw with you!
• The BHS Thrift Shop will be
holding a jewellery sale in the Minerva Shack on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. him and all the other adoption pups, or call 325-6742 for more information. Adoption hours are 11am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm on Saturday. Steel looks forward to shaking a paw with you! (medications not included). Yes, you heard right, any dog over seven years old is a senior. I will tell you, the older dogs are more loving and grateful because they know that life can deliver some hard knocks when you least expect it, and they are so thankful for another chance at a happy life. Sadly, many of out adult dogs who are looking for families have been surrendered because the owner is leaving the island. That is why many of them are already house-broken, trained and used to a quiet home life. I just can’t imagine giving up my dogs if I were to leave the Bahamas. I could never leave my gang behind, but alas some people have to. The shelter will be open for adoptions on Saturday from 10am to 4pm, and on Sunday from noon to 4pm, and during the week from 11am to 4pm so that families can came out together to choose their newest family member. The Bahamas Humane Society is located right near the Ardastra Gardens, behind the Fort and next to the Botanic Gardens in Chippingham. We have loads of pets just waiting to take up residence in your home and to become your new best of friends. Please come and check us out this weekend. We need to make some space, as there are always animals needing rescue. That’s what it is all about. So don’t shop, adopt, and make a difference in an animal’s life.
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Friday, July 1, 2016
gardening
Garden in July Heading into the hottest months of the year, many will be taking a break from work in their backyard gardens. Jack Hardy explains how best to protect your inactive vegetable and flower beds during this season.
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hose gardeners who dabble in a little of everything from herbs in containers to vegetable plots, flower beds, ornamental shrubs, lawns and fruit tree orchards will no doubt have made up their minds to ease up a little during the summer months when working in the backyard can become oppressive. But some chores cannot be escaped; it seems that two days after mowing it, the lawn begins to look a little ragged. And weeds, like the biblical poor, will always be with us. The most obvious option is to cut back on the weeding by covering unused vegetable plots with clear plastic sheeting. Give the beds a good weeding (it will be the last in months) and rake them as flat as possible. Water well and lay good quality plastic over the beds with a comfortable overlap
Cover unused plots with plastic sheets and they will be kept weed free.
Peppers can be grown throughout the summer, even in containers that can be used to hold the sheeting down by placing rocks or lengths of lumber along the edges. We will be experiencing warm conditions from July to late October, and if the plots we are not using are covered they will be kept weed free. As a bonus, certain garden pests like nematodes, mole crickets and cutworms will be eliminated. To ensure deep penetration of heat the plastic needs to be rolled back once every week and watered. The ideal time to do this is when rain is predicted by The Weather Channel. This may seem a bit of a bore but it sure beats weeding. Civilisation lays down a lot of cement and many gardeners are growing vegetables in containers these days. Peppers and eggplants can be grown throughout the summer, but lettuce, greens and tomatoes take a rest. Their containers – whether three-gallon or
50-gallon in size – can be watered and enclosed in black plastic garbage bags for the summer. There will be no need to re-water since once the garbage bags are tied the water cannot escape. Internal temperatures exceed 130 degrees F and the soil in the containers is well and truly sterilised. I find I can comfortably pack eight three-gallon containers in a single bag. Larger containers might need a bag all to themselves. What you will have is a bunch of garbage bags that look as though they are waiting for collection; for heaven’s sake do not put them anywhere they might be construed as needing disposal. Most gardens have a utilitarian area and this is the best place to store your bagged pots – in full sun, of course. If you are determined to keep your vegetable gardens productive during the summer months you can choose to grow peppers, eggplants, snake beans, okra, collards, Malabar spinach, field beans, corn and watermelons. Peppers, whether sweet or hot, can be scalded by direct sun and ideally should be grown in a location that gets shade in the early afternoon. Snake beans and Malabar spinach should be supported off the ground by trellises or tepees made from poles at least eight feet tall. If you love okra you should plant a tall variety, but if you only need a meal now and then you can grow a bush variety. Cow peas, red beans, blackeye peas and other field crops can be interspersed amongst summer crops you may be growing. Every three months, every season, I remind readers to give their fruit trees some tender loving care. I have been asked several times if fertilizer applica-
tions every three months are absolutely essential and I have to agree that you can make a miss now and then. Commercial fruit growers will usually feed their orchards three times a year; they are in business to make money and reducing their fertilizer costs by 25 per cent is worthwhile. In northern climes there is a dormant season and this is the time when the trees can be left alone. We really do not have a dormant season so if you want to miss one application it should be during the fruiting season. We are in the middle of the mango season and the trees already have all the nutrients they need to produce fruit. If you miss summer and resume the feeding schedule in fall, the trees will not suffer. During fall, winter and spring they will receive the nutrients they need for next year’s harvest. The first carambolas will be picked this month and the fruiting season – really two seasons with two flushes of fruit production – will last until the beginning of winter. A case could be made to only fertilize carambolas during winter and spring. If you figure out the fruiting times for your orchard trees and fertilize accordingly you will certainly save money and do your trees very little harm, if any. Fertilizer spikes cost a dollar each at the moment, worth thinking about if you use many. Now the reminder: Apply a chelated iron drench of Sequestrene 138 to the bole of your fruit trees and then apply granular citrus and fruit fertilizer (or fertilizer spikes) around the drip line. Complete the job with a minor nutrient spray applied with a sticker/spreader to help it remain in contact with the leaves. The minor nutrient spray is very important because some of the trees’ most important processes rely upon their presence. Here in The Bahamas we have geologically young soil that lacks certain minor but important elements. If you want to see clearly what I am talking about, take a trip to Cuba, which has mature soil. Look carefully at Cuban mango trees and the soil they grow in, then study your Bahamian trees and soil. When I was in Camaguey a few years ago there were some road works going on in the middle of town. The soil excavated was as black as soot and delightfully friable. When I compared that soil to what I have in Abaco I felt like crying.
• For questions and comments e-mail j.hardy@coralwave.com