REMEMBERING PAUL FA RQUHA RSON

THE news of Ret Police Commissioner Paul Farquharson’s death sent shockwaves through the law enforcement community. It was only weeks ago he was attending meetings, appearing on radio supporting the Bahamas Peace Plan, stopping by Montagu to talk with friends. It was only late last year that he wanted to write a book. It was my great honour that when it happened, he wanted me to help him tell the story.

I first met him in the early 1990s when he succeeded BK Bonamy on the original founding committee of Safe Bahamas. The country was reeling from the drug trade.

Business had overdosed on the flow of ill-gotten gains. A generation was overdosing on the chemicals that produced those gains. Everyone was trying to get a handle on how to stop it. Farquharson never batted an eye. He went about his business, as free of politics as a man in the position of top cop could be, head held high, dressed in the armor of integrity. Then Minister of National Security Frank Watson never doubted his choice nor questioned his actions.

Paul Farquharson, one of a kind and a man who with a soft heart held down a hard, hard job and did it with grit and grin.

Girl Guides

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts 38th Conference is being held in Cyprus from July 23 to 31.

The Bahamas is being represented by Leja Burrows, chief commissioner and Vanessa Carey of 26th Brownie Pack at Queen’s College, as the young delegate.

The strategy to guide WAGGGS work over the next three years is high on the agenda. Other matters to be discussed are; membership growth, financial management for sustainability and helping all girls to attain their full potential.

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Cancer Society Of The Bahamas

During our bingo night, held on July 20, excitement and loud cheers filled the air as cancer survivors and their caregivers shared laughs and screamed “BINGO!” before selecting their incredible prizes! One lucky family — pictured above with the Cancer Society of The Bahamas’ administrator, Errin Storr — emerged victorious, winning numerous prizes tribunemedia.net, with “Clubs Page” written in the subject line. For more information about the page, contact Stephen Hunt on 826-2242. throughout the night. If you’re looking for even more fun and excitement, don’t miss our annual CSOB bingo night, which will be held at SuperClubs Breezes on Saturday, October 14, at 6pm. As a reminder, our monthly general meetings are on hold for the summer break, but we’ll be resuming on September 12 with the topic: Ovarian cancer awareness.

Until then, we hope you stay safe and hydrated, especially while enjoying the beautiful summer weather and fun, relaxing activities! Follow the society on Facebook or Instagram for more information.