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COPS AND BDF TOFebruary 16. Bahamas' No.1: Price: $1.50; FI: $2, VAT inc; nassaupunch.com Cursed Baha MarJOIN FORCES IN hit by tragedy asWAR ON CRIME! owner falls sick THE seemingly cursed Baha Mar project has been hit by another tragedy, Punch can reveal. Dr Henry Cheng, head of the family who are set to buy Baha Mar, has suffered a massive stroke in Hong Kong. He can no longer run the Chengs' $25billion global business empire. Cheng, 69, has gone on an indefinite sick leave. His father and company founder Cheng Yu-tung died late last year aged 91. Adrian Cheng, Dr Cheng's Harvard-educated son, is ex- pected to take over the empire, including the purchase of Baha Mar once the resort has been completed satisfactorily. Adrian, 36, (right) already runs 12 firms, including director of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE), the Cheng firm that is buying Baha Mar. Prof Joseph Fan, of the University OfValentines massacres spark alert 'Trouble'POLICE boss Dr BJ Nottage has announced Hong Kong, said: \"This is the year of the rooster. Let's see if young cockerel Adrian can crow.\" Baha tough crackdowns by cops on criminals. Mar is expected to stage a soft opening April 21. Among the measures to be introduced is the use of police and Defence Force officers to patrol the streets hot-spotsand crime hot-spots, such as Nassau Village, Yellow Elder, Kemp Road, Pinewood and Bain Town. National Security Minister Dr Nottage said the special tactics were needed to bring crime under control. The move follows a Valentines Day Massacre week-t o b e p u tsays there's no crisis but PM (R) begs to differPolice boss Nottage (L) says most of murders end in Nassau when eight people were murdered and BELL: Junior policeare done by thugs on bail; top cop Ellison (C) six wounded in Al Capone mafia-like shoot-outs. Minister approves of PM Perry Christie described the murders and crime crackdowns shootings as \"like the wild west MINNIS: FNM leaderPrivy Council to hear on policea crime crisis. Dr Nottage told MPs says the PLP has failed and insane\". But Police Chief El- the people on crime lison Greenslade denied there was'Ninety's' $80m appeal are being committed by a small in the House that the violent crimes lockdownJAILED drug lord Samuel \"Ninety\" to police and are out on bail. group of criminals who are known Knowles' $80million case against He said there is a direct link the Government will be heard by between the increased murders the Privy Council on Tuesday. and shootings and violence among Privy Council justices will arrive inmates in Fox Hill Prison. He said in Nassau on the weekend to hear a the police and prison guards need series of appeals in the courts here. to focus on monitoring ankle brace- Damian Gomez, QC, is represent- let wearing suspects on bail. ing Knowles in the appeal case. Dr Nottage said police will step Knowles claims that the Govern- up the lockdowns in crime hot-Gomez (L) represents drug ment must pay him $80million, spot areas, as was done in Kemplord Knowles (R) in appeal including 15 years interest, for the Road two weeks ago. He said SWAT loss of income from 73 rental cars squad cops will execute search which police confiscated in 2001. and arrest warrants and hunt for The seized cars are still sitting drugs, firearms and stolen vehi- on the police compound in Oakes cles in the crime trouble zones. Field. Knowles claims that the cars More spy cameras will be installed were unlawfully seized by police. in streets in an effort to catch gang Former Deputy Attorney General thugs as they engage in tit-for-tat and South Eleuthera MP Gomez is murders in the gang turf wars. handling the case along with lead Police will also: Increase foot lawyer Harvey Tynes, QC. Knowles, patrols in crime hot-spots; Vans 57, is serving 35 years in Butner to serve as police stations in \"war Prison in North Carolina. He was zones\"; Stop and search of suspi- extradited in August 2006 and con- cious vehicles and persons; and victed of drug smuggling in 2008. more random road block checks. See Crime stories on Page 8 See stories on Pages 3, 5, and 7The Punch, Box (N)-4081, Nassau, Bahamas Tel: 322-7112/3/5; 323-1053; 323-1116; Fax: Edit 323-5268; Adverts 326-0736; E-Mail: [email protected]

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COPS AND BDF BOYS TOTHEPUNCH,Thursday, February16,20173 CRACK DOWN ON CRIME BJ reveals get-toughShamika's crime-fighting tacticsa slim andsexy island NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Not-sensation! tage announced a series of tough measures to crack down on violent crime.S E X Y S h a m i k a The beefed-up strategies include joint operations by wants to be a movie Police and Defence Force officers in New Providence, tostar. This gorgeous gal curb the rising level of murders by gangs in the capital.of 24 works part-time as Dr Nottage said the measures, coming after a murder-a model. And Shamika ous two weeks of February and throughout the monthalso attends a local of January, will cause inconvenience to the public andcollege. This sex-kitten asked for their “patience, cooperation and support”.spends her weekends Speaking to MPs in the House on the “recent spatedancing at the hottest of murders in New Providence,” Dr Nottage offerednight-spots. All the guys “sincerest condolences”want to be seen with to the families of personssensational Shamika. who lost their lives in the raging gang war on theShamika goes to streets of Nassau. the gym regularly to He said police officialskeep her body looking are fully aware that theslim and sexy. She enjoys incidents mostly involve acooking. Shamika likes “small group of prolificto prepare a special, violent offenders”, some NOTTAGE: Said sorry tospicy dish for her man. of whom were on bail for murder victims' familiesThis swinging-single serious violent crimes.always looks forward “Most of these inci- occur. Being successfulto the weekends. She in crime prevention mustrelaxes during the day dents have their seeds in involve a greater policeand parties all night. ongoing feuds between presence,” he said. To ac- persons affiliated with complish this, he said the Photo: ALFRED JAMES gangs, guns and drugs,\" following strategies are to Dr Nottage told MPs. “We be implemented: must now take urgent Increased foot patrols in steps to stop and prevent inner-city crime hot spots; these acts before they Turn to Page 5 Cops probe death of boy, 3 POLICE are investigating the circumstances sur- rounding the death of a boy of three who was found unresponsive in a car in front of his daycare school. A worker at the school on Coleman Lane in The Grove found the toddler in the van at 2pm. The child was rushed to hospital, where he died a short time later. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact police at tel: 911 or 919; the Central Detective Unit at tel: 502-9991; or Crime Stoppers anonymously at tel: 328-TIPS (8477).

4 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 N news + + news + + news ++ news + + newsW RLD ACTIPARIS: A cheating French businessman Wife tracks loveis suing Uber after a glitch in the car- cheat with Uber U.S. refuses to arrestSAN FRANCISCO: Ahire app meant that his wife discoveredthat he was having an affair—and sub- fications of his journeys to his wife’s former Peruvian leader,sequently divorced him. phone. The man’s scheming ultimate- who has a $30,000 re- ly led to the couple’s divorce. And he is corrupt ex-prez Toledoward hanging over his The man is demanding damages of now suing Uber for $50million.$50million on the basis that Uber alleg- head for a corruptionedly caused his marriage to break down. The technical fault is believed only to probe, will not be de-The man, from Côte d’Azur in the south arise on iPhone iOS versions of the app tained by U.S. officials at TOLEDO: $20m bribesof France, claims that the fault in the app updated after December 15 last year. a San Francisco airport,led to his wife receiving notifications on according to a report. ford University gradu- erate from Brazil. To- U.S. declined to takeher phone whenever he took a secret trip The glitch means that after users log Ex-Peru President ate, had been a visiting ledo is accused of taking Toledo into custody.to see his sweetie, causing her to suspect in to their Uber account on another de- scholar at the Bay Area $20million in bribes to The U.S. Justice De-that he was being unfaithful. vice, it can store information on them as Alejandro Toledo was college since finishing secure construction con- partment had helped a user and continue to send updates to due to board a flight his five-year presidential tracts from the firm. in prosecuting Odebre- The problem with the app meant that that phone. Apps and social media are from San Francisco Air- term in 2006. cht’s bribery operationhis scorned spouse would receive a noti- increasingly being blamed for marriage port to Tel Aviv in Israel. Peru asked Ameri- in December.fication on her phone each time he took breakdowns. A recent study of the media An arrest warrant and can officials for help ina secret trip to be with his mistress. by the American Academy of Matrimoni- The Peru Govern- hefty reward was issued detaining and extradit- Odebrecht agreed al Lawyers reported that one in five di- ment implored the U.S. through the interna- ing Toledo after learning to pay out $3.5billion He claims the issue arose after he vorces in the U.S. involved Facebook. to change its mind and tional police Interpol he was in San Francisco in fines after bribingborrowed his wife’s phone and logged apprehend Toledo on for his alleged role in an and intended to go to corrupt governmentinto his Uber account on the device. an international arrest international scandal Israel, where his wife officials in the U.S., warrant. But authorities involving Odebrecht, a holds dual-citizenship. Brazil and Switzerland He alleges that despite logging out declined to honour their construction conglom- through “shell” firms.of the app, Uber began to send noti- request. Toledo, a Stan- It’s unclear why theDad dubbed $10million of cocaineSEXY TV GIRL ACCUSED OF AIDING‘evil’ by his on beach2 children LONDON: Over $10mil-$15m-a-week DRUG SMUGGLERSin obituary lion worth of cocaine in brightly-coloured bags By FRED SANDS, NP News She deniesEL SALVADOR: A TV presenter who was ar- washed up on two beach-DALLAS: Don’t speak ill of es in eastern England. rested in a police raid insists she was not And police appealed for the dead—unless you’re part of an international drug smuggling gang the public to keep a look- this Texas family. ‘otiEfelsKCtihonaggpapnoing’COCAINE QUEENPIN: Cops say Pamela launderedlinkPaemdetloa tPhoesaSdianwalaosaoncearotfe2l6opf eMopelxeicaror.ested on out for any more—butLeslie Charping died at suspicion that they helped smuggle cocaine from Ecua- not to remove any of the age 75. And his fam- cocaine cash for Monroy (inset, left) who has been dor into Central America—and then the U.S. drugs from the beach. ily ran a brutally honest Twenty-four of those arrested are fishermen. Police obituary eulogizing the fOofrfifcaialllisnpguansislheeedp Winormaapne ocfhbarogy,ed4 + news +Ab+usneedwsw+ive+s ntoelwds: +If hetied to El Chapo’s (inset, right) Mexican drug gangalso seized 14 boats and 10 outboard motors.The cocaine turned up “evil” late relative. Posada, 26, is accused of assisting the drug gang by near the resort of GreatThe family wrote that laundering money through Yarmouth, some 140 Charping “leaves behind two beauty product compa- By JULIO TORO, NP News name to be cleared up”. miles northeast of Lon- two relieved children”, nies she recently set up. Mexico to the U.S. Police Police believe the drug don. In all, around 360 in addition to “countless director Howard Cotto smuggling gang is led kilos (790lbs) of cocaine other victims including The gang is accused of said the fishermen also by Guatemalan former washed ashore in what an ex-wife, relatives, smuggling up to 500kilos alerted smugglers to the military officer Marlon the NCA called “a major friends, neighbours, of cocaine—worth $15mil- movements of Salvadoran Francesco Monroy Me- blow to the organized doctors, nurses and ran- lion—every week from Ec- cops. Posada, who pre- ono. Monroy, who was criminals involved.” dom strangers.” uador to Guatemala. sented on a youth program extradited to the U.S. lastHis death came at an age in El Salvador and a show year on drug-trafficking Said Matthew Rivers, that was “much longer Justice Minister Mauri- on Radio Urbana, recently charges, is aka as “The from the NCA’s border in- than he deserved,” ac- cio Ramirez Landaverde began importing cosmetics Ghost”. He has been ac- vestigation team: “It is ex- cording to the obituary. said the fishermen were re- from China and selling hair cused of being a key link tremely unlikely that this“Leslie was a model ex- sponsible for providing fuel, extensions for two compa- for the Sinaloa drug cartel was the intended destina- ample of bad parenting food and lodging to smug- nies in her name. in Guatemala. tion for the drugs.” combined with men- glers carrying drug ship- tal illness and a com- ments from South America Police suspect that she The Sinaloa Cartel is Police Superintend- mitment to drinking, through El Salvador’s wa- used the companies as a a long-standing crimi- ent Dave Buckley said he drugs, womanizing ters to Guatemala for the front to launder cocaine nal gang that was led believed all the packages and being offensive,” Mexican Sinaloa cartel. cash for the drug smuggling by Joaquin “El Chapo” had now been recovered. the obituary read. gang. But Posada insists Guzman, who is awaiting But he appealed for any-The obituary listed his Once the drugs arrived she’s innocent. And she trial in a U.S. prison. one finding more to con- hobbies which includ- in Guatemala, they contin- says she will “fight for her tact police immediately. ed abusing his family ued north by land through and expediting trips to The drugs were ini- heaven for his pets. He tially found by a man who was also interested in was out walking his dog. fishing, which “he was less skilled with than the BEIJING: Six officials in cen- CINCINNATI: An Ohio woman beats you, he loves you! previously mentioned.” tral China’s Hubei province live-streamed footage of her rap-“Leslie’s life served no ob- have been punished for dozing off ing a boy of four. And she has been MOSCOW: A Russian newspaper has claimed described the move by vious purpose, he did in a meeting on how to motivate arrested. India Kirksey, 20, has been that victims of domestic abuse or wife-beating the Russian government not contribute to society lazy civil servants. Pictures of the charged with felony rape after she was should be “proud of their bruises”. as a “sickening attempt or serve his community sleeping officials have received seen in the video performing oral sex to trivialise domestic vi- and he possessed no widespread coverage in Chinese on the child. Cops had received a tip A column in Komsomolskaya Pravda, one of the olence”. But those who redeeming qualities be- media, amid President Xi Jinping’s from a viewer who saw the footage country’s most popular newspapers, said that wom- support new legislation, sides sarcasm, which sweeping crackdown on corrup- online. The video had been shared en should “find comfort” in the fact that women who including members of was amusing during his tion, extravagance and dereliction on the live-streaming app Periscope. suffer from domestic violence at the hands of their Putin’s United Russia sober days,” the obitu- of duty. As punishment, the mid- Kirksey confessed to performing oral husbands are more likely to give birth to boys. party, say they want to ary read. No services level officials had to write self-crit- sex on the toddler, her nephew. She will be held for him. icisms and make public apologies. hoped to make money from the video. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a lawINMATES SNEAK OUT OF JAIL TO GET GUNS which decriminalises domestic violence, sparking protect parents’ right allegations that his government is “trivialising” the to discipline their chil- problem of wife-beating. dren and to reduce the The article, by writ- By NED MOSKO, NP News state’s ability to meddle er Yaroslav Korobatov, to give birth to boys!” in family life. stated: “For years, women He cites research by They say that any-ATLANTA: Inmates have Atlanta Police Department about to go on a robbery. items—such as an MP3 who have been smacked controversial evolution- one who inflicts seriousbeen breaking out of a (APD) immediately began When cops walked up to player. Cops installed spy- around by their husbands ary psychologist Satoshi physical harm will stillfederal prison in Atlan- investigating the fiasco. the vehicle, the suspects cameras in the same loca- have found solace in the Kanazawa, who pub- be criminally liable.ta for years—grabbing climbed back over the tion. And they were eventu- rather hypocritical prov- lished an article titledbooze, guns and cell Cops believe the in- prison fence and darting ally able to catch several in- erb, ‘If he beats you, it “Violent men have But critics say thephones—before sneak- mates had been escaping back into the facility. mates breaking out over the means he loves you!’ more sons”. move is a step back-ing back into the facility through holes they cut course of three weeks. wards which will ex-unnoticed, a report says. in the prison fence. They Jail guards later found “However, a new scien- The new Russian law onerate “tyrants in the then coordinated meet- a bottle of whisky, 24 cell- Officials said they be- tific study is giving women reduces battery of a rela- home” and discourage The prisoners have ups with people on the phones and a pair of hand- lieve the inmates didn’t with angry husbands new tive to a civil offence in- victims from reportingbeen “temporarily escap- outside. At the start of their guns inside the car. go on the run because the grounds to be proud of stead of a criminal one abuse. Each year, abouting” from the medium- probe, investigators spot- prison is for inmates who their bruises, insofar as in first instances, when 14,000 women die insecurity penitentiary since ted a car parked one day As the APD contin- will soon be released. So, women who are beaten, the victim suffered no Russia at the hands ofearly 2013, which is when along the fence. Several ued to keep tabs on the they did not want to risk get- biologists now confirm, serious harm. husbands or other rela-officials first stumbled men were inside, donning area, officers discovered ting caught and having time have a valuable advan- tives, according to a 2010upon the operation. The ski masks—as if they were more man-sized holes in added to their sentence. tage—they’re more likely Human rights group United Nations report. the fence and personal Amnesty International

Cops and MP accuses PLP THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 5BDF boys of riggingget tough From Page 3 seat cuts!Vans to serve as mannedpolice stations in communi-ties where these incidentshave been occurring;Aggressive “Stop andSearch” of suspicious per-sons and vehicles through-out all policing divisions; ST Anne’s FNM MP Hubert Chipman allegedPeriodic road checks at in a letter to House Speaker Dr Kendal Majorintersections to ensure that (right) that the Government members of theall road users are following Constituencies Commission “have been guilty ofthe road traffic laws; gerrymandering” in New Providence.Purposeful “Lock Mr Chipman (above), who is out of the country,Downs” of communities based his allegation on what he described as “theand crime hot-spots, (as complete and utter variance between the contents”was done in Kemp Road) of the Commission’s Boundaries Report he signedwhere SWAT squad cops and the document tabled in Parliament by PM Perrysearch, arrest and hunt for Christie on February 8.illegal drugs, firearms Mr Chipman told the Speaker that after consulta-and stolen vehicles; tion with the six MPs whoUrban Renewal teams support Opposition Leader By PUNCH REPORTER outcome of the legal ac-will be expanded and en- Loretta Butler-Turner, on the news beat tion. Mr Chipman said hegage in improved surveil- felt “bound to express”lance of crime hot-spots; they will not support the quest on the Commission, his “profound disappoint-Police and Defence Boundaries Report. is in Guyana with Foreign ment” that the documentForce officers will engage Speaker Major, Chair- Minister Fred Mitchell produced to him withheldin joint operations. man of the Commission, attending the CARICOM material contained in the said he found Mr Chip- Heads of Government In- actual draft report laid in Dr Nottage said there man’s letter to be “ex- ter-sessional Meeting. the House. He said that aare links between violent traordinary” and “unprec- Montagu MP Richard number of his Oppositioncrimes on the streets and edented” and will address Lightbourn and Fort Char- colleagues have “force-inmates at Fox Hill Prison. the issue following the lotte MP Dr Andre Rollins fully” expressed the view debate on the report. have taken legal action that the report fails the test “Hence, there be a clos- Education Minister Je- in the Supreme Court for of “fundamental fairness”er working relationship rome Fitzgerald, a Gov- judicial review of the con- in three specific ways.between police and prison ernment member on the stitutionality and legality ofguards,\" he said. Commission, questioned the Boundaries Report. “There is no objective whether Mr Chipman was The legal action will criteria to support the reca- He said police will be “under duress or pressure” be heard Thursday before libration of boundariesutilized to ensure that all when he wrote the letter, Justice Ian Winder. for those constituenciespersons being electronical- because the only change The court also refused described in Schedule 1ly monitored comply with was the name of Montagu to grant an injunction re- or the First Schedule to thetheir bail conditions. He to Freetown at the discre- quested by Mr Lightbourn draft order. This means thatsaid the CCTV system is to tion of PM Christie. and Dr Rollins to restrain the Government membersbe expanded by increasing Mr Chipman, who re- Parliament from engaging of the Commission havethe number of spy cameras placed FNM East Grand in debate on the Boundar- been guilty of gerryman-throughout Nassau, espe- Bahama MP Peter Turn- ies Report pending the dering in Nassau.\"cially in the streets in thecrime hot-spot zones.

CAROtoppoovsIeitriotnhBobwid BEANBeatROSEAU:Chargesandcounter-charges are making the roundsin Dominica as police continueinvestigations into a violentdisturbance following an anti-Rowley tells women togovernment protest, which re-sulted in the vandalism of ninegovt, says PMbusinesses and 32 arrests. Prime Minister RooseveltSkerrit also revealed details ofchoose spouse carefullyan alleged attempt by opposi-6 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 S behaviour\" of the leadership Party is supportive of the mili- of the main opposition [United tant, irresponsible behaviour Workers Party] UWP and the of the leadership. So, details of the plan were shared with the police and security officials,” Skerrit told the nation. However, Linton denied there was a plan to overthrow the government. “There was no plan at all, no plan at all that Lennox Linton and the lead-tion parties to “seize the seat of Dominica Freedom Party (DFP) ership of the United Workerspower”. But Opposition Leader that triggered the action. Party is aware of,” he stated. By WARREN SINGH, Carib NewsLennox Linton dismissed the The PM said police had been The UWP Leader also chal-claim as “another lie” the PM tipped off about a plan by op- lenged the PM to reveal the PORT OF SPAIN: Angered by the escalating crime rate,has concocted to win the sym- position forces. “It is important source of his intelligence, especially domestic-related murders in the last month,pathy of Dominicans. for me to share with you the maintaining that the opposi- Trinidad Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley called on wom- plan, which was relayed to the tion had no knowledge of the en to choose their male companions more wisely. In a national address, PM Dominica Police Force. For- alleged over-throw plot.Skerrit outlined the sequence tunately, for us all, not every Rowley referred to a spate of killings of women inof events leading up to the dis- member of the United Workers Linton was adamant that the recent times and said it was reminiscent of Jamaica.turbance. And he charged that it Party and Dominica Freedom looting and violence had noth-was the “militant, irresponsible ing to do with his party. With the killing of Jamilia DeRevenaux by her ex- boyfriend at MovieTowne still fresh in the public’s mind, Rowley knocked the T&T Police Service (TTPS) for itssecurity in more often than not, the police would only know after the crime has been committed,” he said.Haiti, says KILLINGS FOR Thenheaddedthatitisuptopeopletobemorecare- ful in their choice of partners, so they do not become lack of urgency in delivering on a better detection rateProgress on to overall crime, and murders in particular. He added: “If a crime is to be committed, invariably, the police may not know it is to be committed. And ROWLEY: He worries tooBODY PARTSingoperationsinHaiti many women are beingUN official victims of violent crime. murdered by ex-loversBook on Castrohead of the UnitedPORT AU PRINCE: The Pointing out that about one-third of the murders in the last month wereNations peacekeep- domestic-related issues,is a top-sellersituationintheFrench-IS FAKE NEWSthepastfewyears. the PM asked what thesays while the security role of the state or TTPS was in preventing theseamong Cubansfect”, solid progressspeaking Caribbean sorts of crimes.country is “not per- He said ill-fated do- mestic cases usually endhas been made over with women in strained or difficult relationships, HAVANA: Raul Castro's biography titled, \"Raul Castro, forcing the State to inter- A Man In Revolution\" by Russian writer Nikolai Le-The UN’s Under-Sec- vene to put a restraining Police boss inPeacekeeping Opera- order against the abusive onov was the best-selling book in Cuba in 2016. partners. And this has led tions, Hervé Ladsous, to many violent crimes. also indicated that the organisation is consid- “People have called on the prime minister to do bid to quashering a change in the something about crime. But I am not in your mandate of the UN bedroom. I am not in your Stabilisation Mission, choice of men,” he said. murders forknown by the French The PM said women have a responsibility to acronym MINUSTAH. pick those they associ-“The military component ate with wisely. And they should know when to get of MINUSTAH is likely out of a relationship. organs claim We'll puttodisappear,”Ladsous He said when this hap- pens, the police must then said. He explained that go the extra mile to ensure at the heart of the mis- there is detection if any- thing gets out of hand. crime insion’s work is ensur- “In the absence of ing stability. He stated detection, those who would ordinarily be law- order saythat the recent Haitian abiding have an incentive to become law breakers,” elections had gone off PM Rowley added. with few incidents, top copsthanks to MINUSTAH, the Haitian Police force and Provision Electoral Council.The UN Secretary-Gener- al is set to make rec- ommendations to the UN Security Council on March 15.retar y-General for KINGSTON: Jamaica's National Security Min- And it earned the noted author the 2016 Reader's ister Robert Montague has moved to quash reports or “fake news” spread by social me- Grand Prize, which was awarded during the Havana International Book Fair. diaRoepnortthseclasimteeadlitnhagt aosfuhrgueminathneoreragpainngso.f human Leonov has been a friend of the Cuban president for decades. He first presented the book in July 2015 organs was behind a recent spate of killings and missing during a special session of the Communist country's persons on the island. And it was causing “untold harm parliament. But its official launch took place during and despair to family and friends”. the 2016 International Book Fair. Minister Montague said that a new and disturbing The award was presented following a study carried trend had developed in Jamaica, where people were posting on social media, damaging and macabre images out of the bookstores on the island by the Cuban of organ reaping and other such illegal practices. Book Institute. “There is one such posting making the rounds at the moment which claims to show the body of a woman It was determined that morgues and the report is the Castro biography was in the process of being cut up. After exhaustive checks that all bodies have come \"the most acclaimed work by the police and other au- in with their organs intact,” thorities on this particular By KARL ANGELL, the minister said. Mon- and the No.1 seller\". How- posting, it was discovered Jamaica Observer tague indicated that after ever, the number of copies that the body in question is to Jamaica. There is yet consultation with the po- sold was not specified. a woman who was killed another posting of a mu- lice, it was thought that a The book was pub- in an accident in 2014. And tilated body of a woman small group of people were lished in Spanish after what was being shown on on the ground and those staging these situations its original version was social media was the tape around her are all dressed and subsequently circulat- released in Russian. KINGSTON: Com- of the actual autopsy,” a in dashikis, which as you ing them online. As to the manding Officer disturbed Montague said. know is not a preferred reason they are doing this, It includes a chronology for the St James Po- style of dressing in the no one really knows. with the most important lice Division, Senior “The posting has be- Jamaica of today.\" dates in the life of the Superintendent Mar- come quite distressing to Montague said he president, as well as more lon Nesbeth, says the the family. They are reliv- wanted to debunk ru- than 80 photographs, some Jamaica Constabulary ing the trauma and horror never before published. Force (JCF) will take Nude boat heads to BahamasPUNCH the necessary measures The biography recounts to restore order to theSouth Korea will for- the life of the Cuban revo- parish and make it safe lutionary leader since his again for the residents.tify co-operation in birth on June 3, 1931, in the Supt Nesbeth saidthe renewable energy town of Biran, in the east- the police have col- ern province of Holguin, laborated with the Ja-sector with Cuba as until the present. maica Defence Force in an effort to tackle thepart of a knowledge- The author, a retired challenges with crimesharing program for lieutenant general of the across St James, withthe Caribbean country. former USSR, has a Ph.D. special emphasis on in historical sciences and protecting women and LINE is a professor at the State children. The senior of- of the death of their rela- mours that were running SANTO DOMINGO: Dominican Republic Tourism Institute of International ficer said the security tive and are experiencing rampant in the communi- officials said they are looking forward to the arrival Relations in Moscow. forces have been con- untold mental hardship. ty. The minister said that of Carnival Cruise Lines' Bare Necessities \"Big Nude ducting operations in he had been told by the Boat\". Tourists relax on board Carnival Pride wearing He first met Raul in several hotspots. \"There is another post- police and the child agen- nothing but a smile. There are over 3,000 nudists on the Mexico in the 1950s, before These interven- ing of a man being beaten cy that there has been no boat. The nine-night trip from Tampa, calls at Key West, the triumph of the Cuban tions, he added, and the people gathered increase in the number Half Moon Cay in The Bahamas, which becomes a nudist Revolution. Fidel and Le- have resulted in a no- around the man are all of children who have colony for the day, Grand Turk followed by a call at Amber onov began a friendship table decline in illic- wearing yellow water been abducted. \"And we Cove port near the Dominican Republic's Puerto Plata. then. Also a top-seller last it activities which had boots, which I am told are have been checking the year was Stephen Kim- spiked at the start of the not made in or imported ber's \"What Lies Across year. He said the policeCUBA CRUISES SET TO INCREASEHAVANA: The Cuban govern- the Sea\", about five Cuban spies who lived in Miami. PUNCHLATER THIS YEAR by Royal Caribbean Interna-ment has extended permission Department rules governingfor more than 30 new arrivals Cuba travel for tourists.tional and Norwegian Cruise Guests will have the chancePrez Castro gives okay to U.S. shipsand suppliers that selling Cuba to savour a farm-to-table din-Line, signaling to travel agents ing experience, explore the flora and fauna of Soroa or seecruises is expected to be an day and overnight visits to Ha- in The Bahamas before returning modern Havana in a classicongoing business. vana, along with stops in Key to South Florida. The trips will American car, among other exciting options. R o y a l C a r i b b e a n a n - West and Cozumel. begin in June and run through Other cruise-line compa- and the JDF have alsonounced seven new cruises, Norwegian will also offer December. Norwegian already nies have been given permis- Haiti has recorded been involved in a majoraugmenting the four it has pre- four-day cruises, all departing has five May departures that sion through May to dock in a slowdown in eco- community programmeviously put on sale. The added from Miami. It said the Nor- include a stop in Havana. Cuba. They include Pearl nomic activity in aimed at strengtheningcruises will all be roundtrip wegian Sky will depart each Seas Cruises, Azamara Club the first quarter of the partnership betweenfrom Tampa on the Empress Monday from Miami and offer Norwegian plans a selec- Cruises, Oceania Cruises and 2016-17, compared the security forces andof the Seas. The new four and an overnight in Havana as well tion of 15 half and full-day Carnival Corporation's one- to the previous quar- residents as well asfive-day cruises will feature as a call on Great Stirrup Cay shore excursions in Havana that ship Fathom brand. ter, it has reported. mentoring young and comply with the U.S. Treasury at-risk people. LINE

THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 7'Valentines' FEBRUARY is noted for being the month of six victims wounded in the wild west shoot- outs in three days and there is no crime love during which the romantic and love- outs. The Valentines killing spree follows crisis?! It seems that Greenslade \"misspoke\" laced Valentine's Day falls on the 14th. the shocking news that a major cruise-ship on this matter. Because there is no doubt in But February has been turned into the \"kill- line has cancelled trips to Freeport—and the minds of the average citizen that we are in ing month\" by barbaric, drug-gang thugs. switched to Havana, Cuba. The tourists are a crisis. And the PM's likening of the crime already fleeing. So, we don't need violent scenario to the \"wild west\" and \"insanity\" in-massacre in Indeed, the murders and shootings have crime to drive even more frightened tourists dicates that he too feels we are in a crisis. been like the Valentines Day massacre of into the waiting arms of a resurgent Cuba— seven rival Mafia mobsters by Al Capone's our well-equipped competitor to the south. At this rate, a Bahamian is more likely to henchmen in Chicago in 1929! be killed in Nassau than in the war zones The tit-for-tat turf war between the three The flight of tourists—our lifeblood—will of Syria and Iraq—the killing fields of the destroy the economy. This is why the police murderous ISIS Muslim terrorists. So, weparadise lost warring factions of the One Order gang is out must get crime under control. Because if are living in the equivalent of a war zone! of control. Even PM Perry Christie admits they don't, then it will be curtains for The Therefore, a crisis is an accurate descrip- that the thugs have turned Nassau into the Bahamas. Police Chief Ellison Greenslade tion of our dilemma. Yet, The Bahamas is \"wild west\" with their \"insane\" tit-for-tat insists that we are not in a crime crisis. supposed to be a relatively safe and secure killings. From last Friday night to Monday Eight murdered and six wounded in shoot- evening, eight persons were murdered and ELLISON: War zone PM: Tit-for-tat killings peaceful paradise for tourists and investors. But the criminals are ruining our image of peace and tranquility. Most of the murders and shootings occur in poor, black belt areas. But to the international observer it appears as if the violent crimes and murders occur in all areas—from upscale to downmarket slums. As a result, tourists and investors are stay- ing away from our pitiful \"Paradise Lost\". So, our Valentines Day massacre weekend plays right into the hands of the Cubans. Because a broke and backward Cuba needs \"our tourists\" and their U.S. dollars. It is ironic that our economy boomed origi- nally in the 1960s because Cuba closed its doors to the world. Now, with the U.S. lifting travel restrictions for Americans, Cuba is looking to take back the tourism business it lost to The Bahamas 56 years ago. Thus, by failing to get crime under control, we're digging our own grave. Greenslade and his senior cops must switch to crisis mode. Because unless we get a grip on violent crime, the tit-for-tat drug-gangs warfare will destroy our beloved Bahamaland!

WomaPnUsNtaCbHbeCCdROtIoMUREdTe&aBthEiAs T8 THEPUNCH,Thursday,February16,2017 matter will be forwarded to Ex-fighter the Supreme Court on April 'Killer' held 19 for trial. In another murder in prison on arraignment, Micah Johnson rape charge was accused of intentionally causing the death of Louicius A FORMER boxer, who Gustave on February 2. was once convicted andTHE country recorded its 28th murder—third for 28th murder Gustave was riding a mo- jailed for rape, is back inGrand Bahama—when a 49-year-old woman died prison on rape and humanfrom multiple stab wounds, Punch can reveal. ped on Bias Street off Blue Hill trafficking charges. Road when an armed man According to police, the woman died at Rand Memorial shot him and fled. Gustave James “Killer” Coak- died of his injuries in hospital. ley, 53, of Cargill Creek,Hospital in Freeport, Grand Bahama, at 5pm. She was stabbed Johnson, 26, represented Andros, appeared beforeand injured in Eight Mile Rock, GB. Investigations continue. by attorney Miranda Adderley, Chief Magistrate JoyannMore stories from Punch Crime & Court Beat follow: was not required to enter a Ferguson-Pratt to answerA MAN who is known to police escaped death again when he plea to the allegation. The mat- charges of trafficking insurvived a gun-attack by hitmen. MAN ON RAP ter will be fast-tracked to the persons. He was also Supreme Court on April 18. charged with rape. Rashad \"Eyes\" Paul was at a bar with another man around In another arraignment,4pm when two gunmen opened fire on them. 22-year-old Fredrico Ramsey Prosecutors allege thatPaul and his pal were both injured in a shoot-out with their IN SHOOTING was accused of intentionally he trafficked a womanrivals. At first, police reported OF MARRIED causing the death of 16-year- within The Bahamas forthat Paul had died. By PUNCH Reporter on The COP COUPLE old hitman Ricardo Fawkes the purpose of sexual Crime And Court Beat on January 18. Fawkes, who and labour exploitation in But they later updated the is expected to be sent to the was armed and carrying gas December 2016.report that both men were in TWO teens were remanded Supreme Court on April 18. cans, was gunned down atserious condition in PMH. to prison after they were ac- 4am off Kemp Road, while It is further alleged thatEarlier that day, another cused of a foiled abduction Their lawyers, Ian Cargill trespassing in Major's Alley. on December 22, 24 and 25man experienced a near dead- and gunpoint robbery. and Crystal Rolle, noted that of 2016, he had sexual in-ly knife attack at Base Road Dameko Nottage, 18, and their clients had allegedly suf- Ramsey, represented by at- tercourse with the womanBar on Nassau Street. Sayon Campbell, 19, ap- fered police brutality during TEARGE: On murder rap torney Geoffrey Farquharson, against her will. CoakleyA MAN accused of shooting peared in Magistrate’s Court their time in custody. The before Chief Magistrate Joy- was told that his case is sched- was not allowed to entera married cop-couple has had facing a charge of attempted lawyers said the clients were ann Ferguson-Pratt facing a uled to be fast-tracked to the a plea to the rape charges.his day in court. kidnapping and two counts forced to sign statements and murder charge concerning the supreme court on April 6. But he pleaded not guiltyDavid Cornish faces two of attempted armed robbery take part in staged videotaped Tuesday, February 7, death of to human trafficking.counts of attempted murder concerning an incident on recordings of interviews. Benjamin \"Benji\" Anderson. In the other arraignmentregarding the Februar y 11 Tuesday, February 7. FIVE men appeared before before the chief magistrate, A tentative trial dateshooting of Sergeant Kyle It is alleged that the pair, a magistrate this week on However, both accused said 22-year-old Tearge Johnson was fixed for April 3, as aCapron and Corporal Dem- while armed with a handgun, murder charges. they were wearing electronic stood accused of the January status hearing will be heldetria Capron at Johnson Ter- attempted to rob a man and a monitoring devices, which 17 murder of Jamiko Ash and on February 22 to deter-race, Fox Hill. woman. It is also alleged that Dwight Jones, 26, and would prove that they were not attempted murders of Sean mine whether the ChiefCornish, who was shot in they attempted to kidnap the Francisco Faubert, 19, stood the culprits in the shooting mur- Munroe, Axanthio Thompson Magistrate or Magistratethe leg by one of the officers, woman with intent to have der. Anderson, 23, was shot and and Teron Thompson at Sec- Andrew Forbes will hearwas released from hospital on sexual intercourse with her. killed while standing in front of ond Street, The Grove. the trafficking case.Tuesday. He was not required Neither accused was al- his home in Ida Street.to enter a plea to the charges lowed to enter a plea to the All five accused were Coakley was informedand has been denied bail. He offences, which will be tried in The claim from the accused charged with non-hanging that on April 12 his rapereturns to court on April 20. the Supreme Court. The case men was noted by the chief murder. They were denied bail case will be sent to the magistrate who said that their and remanded to the prison. Supreme Court for trial. Coakley was denied bail and remanded to prison as the magistrate lacked jurisdiction to consider bail. He can seek bail in the Supreme Court. Mario Gray represents Coakley.

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10 THTEHPEUPNUCNHC,HT,hTuhrsudrsady,aFy,eFberubaruryar1y61, 62,0210717MANY are wondering why the her son of 15. She further alleged play the race card\". And that's African-American and West In- wedding bells might ring for thePLP has delayed the nomination that the lawyer was trying to get what the PLP has done with the dian slaves in 1792—225 years gal-pal. She has never marriedof a lawyer as the party's candi- \"fresh\" with her son. Details of the boundary cuts in the \"Mugging ago! So, in effect, the PLP is and is childless. And now familydate in a FNM safe seat. complaint were passed on to PLP Of Montagu\". First, PM Perry telling the grassroots of the old and close friends are concerned chiefs. Now they're worried that Christie removed some 700 FNM Montagu seat that the party has that if she doesn't have a child The lawyer reportedly was the a sex scandal might break and voters, who are mostly conchy- created a promised land called soon, the gal-pal's baby-makingonly person to apply for the can- damage the image of the entire joes, from Montagu. And the PM Freetown in which they are free clock will run out on her!didacy of the seat. And when he PLP party if the lawyer is nomi- put the \"FNM whites\" in St Anne's, from the 700 \"white\" FNMs. FNM Leader Dr Hubert Minnisstarted campaigning in the area it nated to run in the constituency. the Eastern Road FNM safe seat and his top generals are still allwas thought his ratifaction as the next to Montagu. Second, Mon- It will now be devilishly diffi- waiting for Brent Symonette tocandidate would swiftly follow. The lawyer reportedly has de- tagu was renamed Freetown. cult for FNM candidate Dionisio say whether or not he is running in nied the mother's allegations. He D'Aguilar to win Freetown. But St Anne's. Former DPM Symonette But a complaint by the mother says the mother is talking non- The new Freetown is now a probable PLP candidate Frank said at a private event last weekof a teen boy in the constituency sense. The lawyer claims that he black belt seat packed with Smith, a former Montagu MP, that he \"will be bouncing back asreportedly has PLP chiefs thinking was talking to her son to find out grassroot PLP voters. And the is thrilled at the prospect of Minister Of Tourism\". That puz-twice about naming the lawyer what the young people in the area name Freetown is symbolic of bouncing back in the newly- zled FNMs at the event becauseas the candidate. The lawyer felt about the PLP and the FNM. the freeing of African slaves. grassrootised Freetown seat. they thought Symonette was onlyreportedly enjoys an alternative THE rejigging of Montagu into going to run on the condition thatlifestyle. And he is famed for his The lawyer now has an anxious The area has been named Freetown has left PM Perry Chris- he was made deputy leader of theflamboyant and theatrical ways. wait to see if he will be ratified. after Freetown, capital city of tie with 1,200 new voters in his party—and then DPM if the FNMThe mother reportedly told the top ONE of the PLP's mottos has the former British colony Sierra area of Centreville/Farm Road. wins. But leader Dr Minnis report-official in the constituency that the always been \"when in trouble, Leone in West Africa. Freetown edly has said he's sticking with hislawyer allegedly made a pass at was founded as a land for freed But Christie still seems to be deputy Peter Turnquest, MP for confident of retaining Farm Road, East Grand Bahama. Many FNMsHOT GOSSIP Mariah's show the seat he has won with ease want Symonette to run because eight times in a row since 1977. they feel his presence as a can- & toyboy fling didate will \"free-up the Eastern So, Christie is expecting to cel- Road White Knight election cam- are fake—Nick ebrate this year his 40th anniver- paign money\". Symonette and his sary as the MP of Farm Road. fellow-White Knights are sitting HOLLYWOOD: \"Ma- tight on the money. Indeed, it was riah's World\" is one Christie, 73, has done little for Symonette who originally told Dr big fraud, according to the people of Farm Road. But re- Minnis that the rich Eastern Road- her ex-husband Nick gardless of how he neglects and ers will not donate one red cent Cannon. He claimed mistreats them, the blind-faith- to the party while Minnis is the that \"Mariah's World\" ful grassroot PLPs vote him in leader. Symonette is reportedly is faked. And her hot as their MP by a landslide. also under pressure from his wife new relationship with not to run. She doesn't approve toyboy Bryan Tanaka, PM Christie admits that he has of him being in frontline politics. 33—one of Carey's NICK: Loves Mariah 1,200 new people who he must So, the question of whether or not get to know in a relatively short Brent will run looks likely to hang back-up dancers—is just one of the storylines. time. But Christie seems unfazed in the air for the time being. \"The whole reality show is fake. They wrote by the mammoth task of befriend- WHEN the PLP paraded turncoat stories,\" he declared. But Cannon said despite ing and familiarising himself with FNMs at the party's convention, his feelings towards \"Mariah's World\" and her 1,200 new voters. The PM said he PM Christie said none of the relationship with Tanaka, he and the singer will hit the ground running this FNMs switched sides because of speak every day. \"I love Mariah. I'll never stop week. And over the course of the jobs given to them by the PLP. loving her.\" Cannon, 36, and Carey, 47, split in next two months the PLP will be 2014 and finalized their divorce in 2016. The spending big bucks on advertising, It seems that PM Christie has pair are parents to twins, aged five. Meanwhile, promotions and rallies. Sources again been \"loose with the sources said Tanaka's days with Mariah may be say the PLP war chest is stashed truth\". Because it has now been numbered now that he has asked for a pay high with millions of dollars in revealed that two of the FNM raise. He wants a raise of about $20,000 per election campaign cash. defectors—Ivoine Ingraham episode”. And he has also asked for “bonuses A ROMEO PLP MP switched to and Calvin Farquharson—have for media appearances and interviews”. romantic love mode on Valen- landed cushy jobs in govern- tines Day. He had a fabulous ment. Beauty salon owner and  bouquet of 12 red roses deliv- barber Ingraham is now the BEVERLY HILLS: Billion- ered to his sweetie on her job. Chief Protocol Officer working aire Snapchat founder The bouquet package included out of the Office Of The PM. Evan Spiegel, 26, is not a cuddly teddy bear and a love having sex with his hot card. The sweetie was thrilled And Farquharson is working fiancée, former Victo- as the flowers were delivered as a consultant in the Ministry ria’s Secret model Mi- to her at the media company Of Works. So, it seems the two randa Kerr, 33. They where she works out east. She FNM turncoats sold their souls have been together for swooned with delight. But she for a couple of political jobs. KERR: 'No' to sex 18 months. But they're wouldn't tell fellow-staff what the playboy MP had written in And another political lie by saying \"No\" to sex because he’s “traditional”. the love card. The sweetie has \"Pinocchio Perry\" has been Kerr said the pair won’t be making love “until returned to work after having a exposed. FNMs say this is to be after we marry”. She was married to English baby for the MP late last year. expected from the leader of the actor Orlando Bloom, 40. They share a son. She lives in a house in a subdi- Pinocchio Lying Party (PLP).  vision in the west which the MP ATTORNEY General Allyson \"Iron BEVERLY HILLS: U.S.-born Jessica Alba be- developed with a $8million loan Lady\" Gibson-Maynard will cel- came a leading lady despite what Hollywood from BoB. He reportedly still ebrate two events this week— had to say. The A-list actress, who starred in the owes BoB millions of dollars on Valentines Day and the mar- TV series \"Dark Angel\", said that early on in her the property development. riage of her daughter Demetra. career she would audition for \"exotic\" roles Allyson's girl will tie the knot at because her ethnicity couldn't be pinpointed. The MP has been spied visiting Christ Church Anglican Cathe- \"They were like, 'You're not Latin enough to the sweetie and their baby at dral on George Street downtown play a Latina, and you're not white enough to the house, which he reportedly this Saturday at 4pm. The wedding play the leading lady. So you're going to be the bought for her. He reportedly reception will be held at the One exotic one.' Whatever that was,\" said Alba, 35, drops by to see the sweetie and And Only Ocean Club resort on whose father is Mexican. She said the experi- love-child on a regular basis. Paradise Island. Proud parents ence of being put in a special category led her Allyson and hubby Max Gibson to embrace her Hispanic heritage even more. The sweetie's gal-pal report- will watch as Demetra marries Dr  edly did not receive flowers at Emmanuel Chukwuma Ebusez. NEW YORK: Madonna, 58, has adopted twin her office on Valentines Day. girls from Malawi, East Africa. She has now Surgeon Demetra and her hubby adopted four kids from the poor African coun- Staff suspect that 12 red roses reportedly both work as doctors try. She has three other kids. The new girls, may have been delivered to her at a hospital in Chicago. Demetra's Stella and Esther, aged four, had lived in an house in the south-west. The doctor husband-to-be reportedly orphanage for two years after their mother died sexy, brown-skinned beauty hails from a West African country. in childbirth—and their father gave them up. gal-pal reportedly is dating a FNM doctor/politician. 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14 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017Pretty little Jolisa Love comes from grammy Blonie. Hap-turns wonderful 1 py birthday to Shaneica (third, left) who turned nine. Best wishes come fromHAPPY BIRTHDAY goes out to her parents and sister. Birthday greet- Jolisa (first, left), who turned won- ings to Keely (far, right) who will turnderful one. She enjoys eating and play- eight. Love comes from your mom anding with her big sister. Birthday greet- siblings. Have a great day! Happy 11things go out to Jayden (second, left) who birthday to Rekeitra (bottom, left). Sheturns five. He loves cars and airplanes! likes to read, dance and sing. Birth- day wishes coming from her parents. Zion (bottom, right) turns three! Love comes from his family. Enjoy your day!

THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 15Woman in action:SUCCESSFUL SUE! By FAY KNOWLES degree with a Major in Economics and the likes of Frank Sinatra, the BUSINESSWOMAN PUNCH Feature Special and Minor in Business Administra- wife of Ernest Hemingway, and BLACK: She was the first tion. She has also taken numerous other well known people, were on woman and BahamianHER paternal grandfather Human Resources courses. the flights and could often be seen to head an internationalfounded Black’s Candy Kitchen shopping on Bay Street.” bank branch and an inter-in the late 1920s. And in the early Education national private members’1940s, her maternal grandmoth- Suzanne has received numer- club here in The Bahamaser established Distinctive Shops, A Dale Carnegie course at age ous awards including the Britishknown for having the finest fab- 16 and her training as a cabin Empire Medal for Contributions in She’s organized andrics in The Bahamas at the time. attendant for Bahamas Airways the Financial Services Sector. makes things work! when she was 17 helped Su- Suzanne Black overcame zanne get over her shyness and A former Co-Chair and current national Financial Conferences ‘never give in’; my grandmotherchildhood stuttering, discrimina- the stuttering. “I had to stand in Honorary Board member of the Chair. She is Founding President who was a charming hostess—shetion, and being a woman in a front of the DC3 passengers and Bahamas Duke of Edinburgh’s of International Women’s Forum served a proper tea in the livingman’s world. She is now a success- give the announcements.” Award Programme, she was (IWF) Bahamas and has served room and always listened to myful Management Consultant, Real Master of Ceremonies and a host on the IWF Board, which is head- friends with courtesy; and myEstate Broker, and Marketing and Growing up, Suzanne assisted for Royal visits. She has over 25 quartered in Washington, D.C. mother, who was very strong. WhenBusiness Development Specialist. in Distinctive Shops, which was years of experience in consulting she put on the charm, few could frequented by people like the and the international business Her radio and TV appearances resist, although she did not take Consultant Duchess of Windsor, Dame Mar- and financial sectors. include the Cable Bahamas show fools lightly, as the saying goes.” guerite Pindling, Sir Roland Sy- “Portraits”; Dr David Allen’s “Peo- Born and brought up in Nas- monette and movie stars; as well Trailblazer ple Helping People”; host of a TV Dogs are her passion “and Isau, Suzanne says: “I told myself as in Black’s Candy Kitchen. special for the Nassau Institute; have had many of them!” Shethat when I grew up I would be Considered a trailblazer, she and co-host, Guardian Talk Radio. also enjoys reading.able to go wherever I desired “I’d stand on boxes behind was the first woman and Ba-and I would never let others the stores’ counters, rolling up hamian to head an international She says: “I like helping things Her advice to any young wom-put limits on me.” bolts of lace, satin and silk from bank branch (Allied Bank Interna- work well, to be organized. People an who wishes to follow the same Switzerland and France in my tional) and an international private often say they like my meetings career path: “Being the ‘first out of She was always a good stu- grandmother’s shop, and reach- members’ club (she was President because they don’t run on longer the box’—a trailblazer—is a ratherdent—“although my mother ing into jars of candies for Candy and Chief Operating Officer of The than necessary. Many presenters lonely road. Endeavour to find outthought I should have come first Kitchen customers.” Lyford Cay Members’ Club). tend to talk in circles, saying the what you enjoy, pursue it with pas-when, on one occasion, I told her same things over and over.” sion, and strive for excellence.”I had come third!” Awards Suzanne also chaired inter- national financial conferences Suzanne says she was inspired Suzanne can be contacted Suzanne attended Queen’s She relates: “In both stores I for The Central Bank of The by: “Winston Churchill who said through Facebook and LinkedIn.College, the University of Tam- served aspiring young politicians Bahamas and the Associationpa, the American Graduate who later became leaders in their of International Banks and TrustSchool for International Man- respective political parties. Companies in The Bahamas.agement, and Canadian Nation-al Voice Intensive, University of “When I became a flight at- She has been The BahamasBritish Columbia. tendant, I already knew many of Institute of Bankers Chair, a Ba- the then political leaders. In those hamas Financial Services Board She has a Bachelor of Science days, champagne flowed freely, Director, and Bahamas Inter-

16 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017  NICKI KELLY   Between   The Lines   Intercept Bill could be tied to  National Intelligence Agency   ABELEAGUERED gov- be obtained by any other means. footing and no accountability,” Dr ernment seldom does The Attorney General would Nottage’s response was that only anything without malice criminals were being monitored aforethought. So why, also have to be satisfied that by the NIA, and denied the govern- shortly before a general the warrant, valid for three ment was prying into the personal election, would the Chris- months unless renewed, was communications of Bahamians. tie administration push needed “in the public interest for a law empowering the or interest of justice.” However, the new “Inter- police to intercept and ex- cept” Bill covers the kind of amine a person’s private But since the Attorney General, surveillance that goes beyond postal, phone and internet Director of Public Prosecutions ordinary policing and is more ap- comLamst uwneicekattihoensgo?vernment and Police Commissioner are all plicable to the NIA. But since the political appointees, “could we Agency has no legal status and tabled the Interception of Com- really trust that all interception cannot obtain a court warrant in munications Bill (2017), whose warrants would be obtained in its own name, the Bill provides intent is to expand the existing the public interest or the interest for the application to be made by Listening Devices Act (1972) of justice?” Mr Gibson asked. the Police Commissioner. to include postal and internet communications. Considering the times in which The story doesn’t end there we live, an argument could be however. There may be a close The goal of the new measure, made that such a Bill was essen- tie between the NIA and the U.S. according to the Bill, is to create tial to national security. But com- National Security Agency (NSA). a “single legal framework” that ing atop the unauthorised read- In May 2014, The Intercept, an would allow the Police Commis- ing by a Minister in parliament of internet publication dedicated sioner to obtain a court warrant the e-mails of a private organisa- to reporting on documents re- to “intercept and examine” a tion, the claim that the group is leased by NSA whistleblower person’s communications via trying to “topple” the government Edward Snowdon, revealed the “telecommunications operators, and the blatant attempt by the NSA had been secretly intercept- internet providers and postal serv- PLP’s House majority to subvert ing recording and archiving virtu- ices, regardless of whether they the independence of the judiciary, ally every cell phone conversa- are licensed as public or not.” one must question the real mo- tion in the Bahamas. tive for the new legislation. This invasion of personal According to The Intercept, privacy was described as nec- In addition, there is the in- the NSA used access legally ob- essary “in the interest of national creasingly vocal dissatisfaction tained through the U.S. Drug En- security,” and defined as protect- of ordinary citizens with the forcement Administration’s (DEA) ing the country from “threats of government’s lack of account- relationship with the Bahamas sabotage, espionage, terrorist ability and transparency, and the government to secretly “open a acts, terrorism or subversion.” unsatisfactory alternative offered back door to the country’s cellu- by the opposition parties. lar telephone network, enabling it The Bill has ignited a fire- to covertly record and store every storm of opposition, particularly This frustration with the sta- mobile call made to, from and from members of the legal pro- tus quo has been manifested within the Bahamas and to replay fession, who have questioned in a refusal to register to vote, those calls for up to a month.” the constitutionality of the meas- marches organised by commu- ure in its infringement of the nity activists that have attracted Foreign Affairs Minister Fred right to privacy, and the govern- thousands, and more recently a Mitchell told the media at the ment’s failure to consult both call to show one’s displeasure time that if the allegations were the public and the Bahamas Bar by spoiling the ballot. proven true, the behaviour of the Association (BBA) before bring- NSA would be “clearly illegal.” He ing the Bill to parliament. Prime Minister Perry Christie claimed however that from the is obsessed with remaining Prime timeline it looked that “this may For mer BBA president Minister. So it is hardly surprising have happened while the FNM Elsworth Johnson, now the that the government’s “Intercept” was the government,” a charge FNM candidate for Yamacraw, has Bill, coming on the eve of a gener- vigorously denied as “outrageous urged Bahamians to organise and al election, would look like a bald- and irresponsible” by former Dep- publicly protest the Bill, which he faced attempt by the government uty Prime Minister and Minister of described as “frightening, and no to neutralise its political oppo- Foreign Affairs Brent Symonette. more than a spying act.” nents and anyone else it consid- ers a threat to its political longev- But it was the explanation of- Adrian Gibson, the FNM can- ity, by looking for “legal” ways fered by the FNM’s Butler-Turn- didate for Long Island, questioned and means to discredit them. er that should put us on notice how, so close to a general elec- that we may have been sold tion, the public could be guar- The public also needs to down the river by those we anteed that the Bill would not be question the role of the National entrusted to govern us. She said used to intimidate and abuse Intelligence Agency (NIA) in all it was her view that the Christie political adversaries and oth- this, and why the Christie admin- government created the NIA to ers under the “mumbo jumbo” istration has dithered for more accommodate the NSA and its guise of “national security.” than four years over legalising recording of cell phone conver- the status of this secret surveil- sations in the Bahamas. Grand Bahama Human Rights lance body. There is, I believe, a Association president Fred connection between the current In response Deputy Prime Smith echoed Mr Gibson’s con- Bill and the NIA. Minister Philip Davis urged Ba- cern, saying that this “spying Act hamians to remain calm pending will savage the privacy of every- The NIA was established by an explanation by the U.S. while one in the Bahamas. And that it the Christie government imme- meantime “keeping our eyes on was done on the eve of a general diately it came to office in 2012 the fundamentals of the rela- election, must terrify every op- but never legitimised through tionship between the two states position candidate.” passage of the necessary legis- and our long term interests.” lation. This is probably because Mr Smith also encouraged the the government does not want To date there has been no public to “condemn, resist and to expose the full extent of the explanation from the U.S., or if protest” against the Bill, which he Agency’s surveillance and intel- there was one, it was never con- said was intended to “get around ligence gathering. veyed to the Bahamian people. the constitutional right to privacy and facilitate the secret spying by National Security Minister Dr In this day and age of Donald a political directorate with no su- Bernard Nottage has insisted Trump when nothing that ema- pervision and no scrutiny.” the Agency is operating within nates from this President’s mouth the law, and was set up to obtain can be trusted, the Christie ad- To obtain a court warrant the intelligence in order to prevent ministration should be very care- Police Commissioner or his repre- the emergence of new threats ful that in its eagerness to retain sentative, would have to petition to the Bahamas. “Its purpose is power it does not instead betray the Attorney General to make an to be the eyes and ears of the the country to a foreign power. ex parte application to a judge in country, not only locally, but be- chambers, and prove that the in- yond that to regional and inter- © 2017 Nicki Kelly formation to be inspected cannot national capacities,” he stated. P O Box N-715, Nassau e-mail: [email protected] In early 2014, when FNM MP Loretta Butler Turner accused the government of “running a spy agency with no clear legal

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18 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017BESS could lead to career in Environment!OBREEF IS accept- rience programme for moti- BESS academic year, students conservation organization. hamas, worked with scientists on tel: 327-9000, e-mail: ing applications for vated graduating high school attend the Cape Eleuthera Since the program’s in- and participated in ground- [email protected] Bahamas Environ- students between the ages of Island School and engage in breaking projects before goingmental Steward Schol- 15-18, interested in learning experiential learning and re- ception, 38 BESS Scholars off to pursue further studies. BREEF is a non-govern-ars (BESS) Programme. more about the environment, search. Additionally, students from high schools through- If you are thinking of a career ment, non-profit, Baha- conservation and sustain- gain work experience through out the country have par- in the environment, then this mian marine conservation BESS is a unique year- able development. During the a paid internship with a local ticipated in the program. program is a great fit for you. organization. Its missionlong study and work expe- is to promote the conser- The BESS experience is The application deadline vation of the Bahamian life-changing. Through this is February 28. Visit www. marine environment that mentorship program, BESS breef.org, or contact BREEF sustains our way of life. alum have travelled The Ba- Alexander Henderson and Tevin Williams assist with sea turtle tagging research Jesse Sweeting participates in a shark Alannah Vellacott helps with tagging expedition during his semes- shark research during her internship ter at the Cape Eleuthera Island School with the Cape Eleuthera Institute

THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 19HOPE TOWN SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL: tion, contact the Ministry of Tourism at 302-2000. Our Father Tuesday, February 14 to Sunday, Feb- On Thursday T H E G O L D E N C L U B - S P E A K :ruary 19 in Hope Town, Abaco. Tuesday: Mondays. Enjoy live music where musi- By Father JamesMeet & Greet at Firefly Sunset Resort, 7pm; cians and singers collaborate. Also an openWednesday: Songwriters in the Round at mic/stage night. 9pm-12midnight on WestSeaspray Resort, 8pm; Thursday: Songwriters Bay Street, opposite “La Rose Boutique”. MOULTRIEin the Round at Hope Town Inn and Marina, E-mail: [email protected]; Friday: Songwriters in the Round at TUTORING ONE-ON-ONE AT HOME: $30 perHarbour’s Edge, 8pm; Saturday: Songwriters A N T O N I U S R O B E RT S G A L L E RY: session; Life Skills Training or Academic Assist-in the Round at Firefly Sunset Resort, 8pm; Studio & Gallery at Hillside House, Do not ignore the Lord'sance: $45 per session. Call: Jenniel Hamilton 341-3437Sunday: Songwriters Farewell Jam at Abaco No.25 Cumberland Street displays works BAHAMIAN SOUL: Bahamian Forums: Tuesday. TheInn, 1pm. www.songwritersinparadise.com. by Roberts and others. Mon - Sat (ex- discussions will be held in The Garden of Eden,A NIGHT OF GLITZ & GL AMOUR: cept Thurs): 10am - 4pm. Tel: 322-7678; Friday, February 24, at The Pier Lounge. e-mail: [email protected]. Eastwood Estates at 7pm T: 466-3305 or 324-0169. invitation when He calls youNAGB ANNOUNCES NEW HOURS & FREEPresented by Lodge St Michael 1634, S.C. This M A R I O ’ S B O W L I N G K A R A O K E : GALLERY DAY: The National Art Galler y ofwine, cigar and art soiree is a charity event. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9pm. The Bahamas is open every Sunday from 12 noonCocktail hour: 7:30-8:30pm. First 50 ladies get a Mario’s Bowling & Entertainment Palacefree rose. Lots of prizes and a grand prize. Wine presents Karaoke, hosted by Demetrius. to 4pm, and Tues-Fri 10 am to 4pm. Ever y third Music by The Spintech Dj’s. Sunday of the month is free entry. Tel: 328-5800.tasting. Bottle specials all night. Cigars on sale. 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prepared by Chef Raymond Fowler. Live R U M D U M S L I V E A C O U S -performances by the JamSession Band, Chase TIC GUITAR AT L A HIPICA :Fernander and the Jukebox Live Band, Julien Steve Holden’s “Rum Dums” play at La HipicaBelieve and DJ Selector JMac. Admission $25. Spanish Tapas & Grill on Thursdays. Great mu-For more information, contact Lavardo Bethel, spiocs, daaSntcaibnlgeas,nNdefolsoodn. NRoocaodv,eMr cohuanrtgeP.lAeat xMsaxanrti-,tel: 468-6396, [email protected]. (opposite Goodfellow Farms). Tel: 376-5554PURE SILK-BAHAMAS LPGA CLASSIC: January 23-29, at the Ocean Club Golf ONGOING EVENTSCourse on Paradise Island. Preparations areunderway for the $1.4 million golf tournament. TEACHING SERVICE FOR KIDS WITHOfficials of the Classic are signing up volunteers DISABILITIES:Teach Me How Learningto work at the tournament. Volunteers receive Centre specialises in teaching children withfree meals and an invitation to the volunteer developmental, autistic or learning difficul-celebration party. For more information, visit: ties. Three qualified teachers teach childrenwww.puresilkbahamasclassic.com/volunteer. who need to learn about life and to becomeLECTURE: DR JOHN RODGERS ON independent. Topics include: cooking skills, “IS DEVALUATION ON THE CARDS?”: fine and gross motor skills, independenceWednesday, January 25. Join The Nassau scaknillsbesuhcohmaes-bmasoende.yTcuotournintigngo.nTeh-oens-oenrvexicxaetInstitute at The University of The Bahamas for home: $30 per session; Call: Jenniel Hamiltona lecture by John Rodgers on “Is Devaluation 341-3437 or 448-8161. Or Monique Munroe orOn The Cards?” in the lecture hall at the Harry Kimberley Dorsette at 525-6529 or 425-6705.C Moore Library, starting at 6:30pm. The eventis free and open to the public. But sign up as TRAVELLERS RESTAURANT: Eve-space is limited: www.nassauinstitute.org. ry Sunday from6-9pm. Jazz in45TH ANNUAL RED CROSS BALL: Satur- the evening with the band quartz. day, January 28 at Melia Nassau Beach Re-sort. Cocktails at 7pm, dinner at 8pm. Under the HAVANA NIGHTS SALSA SOCIAL EVE-patronage of Governor General Dame Margue- NINGS: Thursdays.Bahamas Salsarite Pindling. $250. Under the theme “Restoring Social Network holds salsa dancing so-our Archipelago... Each One, Reach One”. cial evenings at Via Caffe on corner ofF A I T H F E S T: Parliament St & Woodes Rodgers Wharf,NEW DATE due to Hurricane Matthew downtown. 8:30 - 11 pm.T: 376-2776.is March 23 - 25, 2017. Hundreds of peoplewill converge at the beautiful Grand Lucayan POETIC BREEZE: Open Mic Night:Resort on Grand Bahama to attend Faith Fest, Thursdays. There will be open mica fun-filled weekend designed for spiritual im- night at Coco Mo’s Restaurant & Lounge,mersion and physical rejuvenation. The event #109 Collins Ave., from 8pm to 10pm. Sing-led by Bishop Henry Fernandez, Sr Pastor at the ers, musicians, poets and other talentsFaith Center in Florida, is a joint partnership are welcomed to perform. T: 326-1983.with the Ministry of Tourism and its ReligiousTourism Department. Attendees can expect NOW BOOKING OFFICE HOLIDAY PAR-to encounter the ambiance of natural serenity TIES & FUNCTIONS ON PEARL ISLAxNxD:and intimacy and the warmth of Bahamians. Now’s the time to reserve your office’s holi-Come prepared to connect and fellowship. day function or a company reward party onAmong some of the planned activities are “An Island Hideaway” on Pearl Island, just aspirit-filled sessions with Bishop Fernandez, few minutes from Nassau harbour by boat.Cheryl Brady and Bishop Cardinal McIntosh; Enjoy beautiful Bahama-scenes on your ownpraise and worship from re-known psalmists, private island with a serene evening cruiseJames Fortune and Tye Tribbett; a comedy on a luxury vessel. Call: 702-5800 ext 860432.show featuring noted comedian, Marcus Wi- E: [email protected]; beach-side exercise workout and an all-white party and concert with Jonathan McRey- STREET CRAF T FESTIVAL: Occursnolds, Simeon Outten and the Cooling Waters. every Saturday and sometimes Sun-More information at www.henryfernandez.org. day, in Downtown Nassau. The Festival isGRAND BAHAMA’S THIRD ANNU- designed to market and promote hand- AL DOG DAYS HALF MARATHON: made products by local craftsmen andMarch 25, 2017. The race offers a $1,000 cash artisans. Products range from straw bags,prize for the First Place Male and Female Half shell, paper jewler y, and much more.Marathoners, $500 for second and $250 for Contact: Cleveland Williams T: 356-6941third. In addition to the prizes, there will be aJunkanoo Rush Out at the finish lines to con- SALSA CLASSES AT HARBOURFRONTgratulate all runners. The race is also being LOUNGE: Ever y Saturday.The Har-promoted by Active.com, one of the world’s bourfront Lounge at Green Parrotmost popular sites for running information, holds ‘Spanish Fridays’ every Saturdaynews and results. Dog Days is also aligned with night with Salsa classes. Open fromCelebration Cruise Lines and Pelican Bay Ho- 5pm - 12am. T: 322-6900 or 328-8382.tel, who are offering special rates to Dog Daysparticipants. All money raised is given to the SUNSET BEACH CONCERTS AT BExxACHGrand Bahama Humane Society. And Dog Days CLUB CAFE: Fridays.The Beach Club Caféhas now become the organization’s largest holds sunset beach concerts. The only live con-annual fundraiser. This year with the impact cert event on the beach with beach bonfire set-of Hurricane Matthew, race organizers have ting, great food, giveaways, ice cold Heineken banquet. So it is with the call of God, foralso decided to donate some of the proceeds buckets and some of the best performances on St Agnes Anglican Churchto Grand Bahama Relief efforts. More informa- the island. The concert will be followed by the T“many are called, but few are chosen”.tion can be found on the events website: http:// ultimate party with DJ Craig Boo. T: 327-8935. HE man who was without a wedding Blue Hill Road, Grants Town garment symbolizes a life that has un-grandbahamadogdayshalfmarathon.com/. CENTRAL BANK OF THE BAHAMAS dergone no basic change, a life that has not Tel: 325-2640Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ ART GALLERY: The entrance to the produced fruit of repentance and of eternal E-mail: [email protected]/. gallery is at the lower level of George life. These are the people who come Sun-1 7 T H C A C I Q U E A W A R D S : Street and Trinity Place in the down- day after Sunday, but know not the Lord. Saturday, April 8 at the Baha Mar town area. Admission is free. T: 302-2600. Being a good person is not good Website: www.stagnesgt.comConvention Centre, Cable Beach,under the theme, “The Business of Tour- enough. Being a faithful parishioner is *****************ism”. Nominations can be done be- not good enough. We all must acceptfore Januar y 20, 2017 online at www. Jesus into our hearts and then do some- Father James Moultrie thing for the Lord.caciqueawards.com or forms can be col- Those without a wedding garment are Associate Priest, St Agneslected at any Ministr y of Tourism office.in the Family Islands or abroad. For more informa- those people who do nothing and only

20 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017Powerade to hydrate cyclists on Ride For Hope!OPOWERADE and sary, the event will return Karen Eldon, Ride for ily Island Mammogram able in New Providence. We look forward to the Dasani water— to the island of Eleuthera Hope organizer. “The Screening Program),” As you can imagine, this foundation’s continuedproduced in The Ba- on Saturday, February generosity of our corpo- explained Cara Doug- service has significantly work battling cancer inhamas by Caribbean 18. And Powerade will rate sponsors ensures las, Marketing Manager helped some Family Is- The Bahamas.”Bottling Company— be there to help all par- that every single dollar for Caribbean Bottling land women. Programswill hydrate cyclists ticipants power through raised by participating Company (CBC). “This like this makes it an easy For more informa-as they cycle for a this long distance route. riders goes directly to the program allows women decision to support the tion on the Ride forcause in Eleuthera this This will be the second cause, which is to fight from around The Baha- Ride For Hope. And we Hope and the Rideupcoming weekend. year that Powerade will cancer in The Bahamas. mas to get free Mammo- are happy to participate For Hope Foundation, be served as the official gram Screenings, which for the second year as a visit their website: This will be the 10th sports drink. “ We are excited to are typically only avail- ‘Yellow Jersey Sponsor’. www.rideforhopeanniversary of the have Powerade as the bahamas.com.Ride For Hope. “We at Ride for Hope featured sport drink for are so appreciative to our riding participants Since its inception, have Caribbean Bottling this year, perfect forthe Ride For Hope char- Company and Powerade keeping our riders hy-ity cycling event has back as a Yellow Jersey drated and refreshed!”raised close to $3 mil- Sponsor again this year!lion to aid in cancer re- Their support since Ride “One of the great pro-search, care and treat- For Hope’s inception has grams that has been cre-ment in The Bahamas. been unwavering,” said ated as a result of the Ride For Hope is FIMS (Fam- For their 10th anniver- SUPER SPONSOR (L-R): Karen Eldon, Ride For Hope organizer accepts donation from Cara Douglas, Marketing Manager at CBC—producers of Powerade and Dasani

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22 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 CIBC donates to Diabetes support groupHELPING HAND: Standing (L-R): Marketing Manager for CIBCFirstCaribbean, Maya Nottage; Dr Graham Cates of Family MedicineCentre; Associate Director of Special Events at Atlantis Paradise Resort,Anitha Bulter. Seated (L-R): Nurse Specialist Practitioner Anita Catesof Family Medicine Centre presents the Hanchell family with a DexcomContinuous Glucose Monitoring System, donated by CIBC FirstCaribbeanand a two-month supply of sensors donated by Atlantis Paradise ResortOA LIFE-SAVING dia- ever was necessary to en- betic device was re- sure that Kaylee remainscently donated to a local happy and healthy, whichDiabetes association. was now dependent on her blood sugar levels,” said dad CIBC FirstCaribbean In- Kareem Hanchell.ternational Bank donateda Dexcom Continuous Glu- “Our cost of living went upcose Monitoring System to due to bills for medication,ACE Diabetes through the hospital visits and healthyFamily Medicine Centre. food. CIBC FirstCaribbean and all parties involved have “When we look at the definitely been a blessing toworld overall, The Ba- us because we would not behamas is leading in the able to afford this advancedprevalence of diabetes in blood sugar testing systemthe entire world,” said Dr on our own. And we feel soGraham Cates, president happy that we are now ableof ACE Diabetes. to monitor Kaylee’s glucose levels right at home.” The organisation wasestablished to address Dr Cates and Nurse Spe-the overwhelming need in cialist Practitioner AnitaThe Bahamas for diabetes Cates of the Family Medi-awareness and daily self- cine Centre have beenmanagement education of guiding Kaylee and her par-the illness. ents through the process of managing her diabetes Kaylee Hanchell, 6, and since she was diagnosedher parents, Kareem and three years ago.Shelisha Hanchell, wereselected to receive the Dex- Atlantis Paradise Resortcom Continuous Glucose also joined CIBC FirstCarib-Monitoring System at The bean in this initiative by do-Family Medicine Centre. nating a two-month supply of sensors to be used with The advanced glucose the DEXCOM machine.monitoring system is a life-saving device that will help “Our community assis-Kaylee, who was diagnosed tance programmes meetwith diabetes at the tender many different needs. And itage of three, as it more ac- is always a little more heart-curately monitors and pre- warming when we can helpdicts blood sugar levels. the younger ones,” said Maya Nottage, Marketing “It was a sad day when Manager for CIBC FirstCarib-my wife and I learned that bean International Bank.Kaylee was diabetic. Weknew we had to do what-

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24 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 Bestselling author releases new book! TOP WRITER: All of Tanya Taylor’s books have been on Amazon Kindle’s Bestsellers’ List OTHE latest book by Bahamian Amazon Kindle’s Top 100 Paid bestselling author Tanya R Bestsellers’ List in several catego- Taylor that fans around the world ries. She writes in various genres have been waiting for will be re- including: Paranormal Romance, leased on February 25. Fantasy, Thrillers, Science-fiction, Mystery and Suspense. “10 Minutes Before Sleeping”, available for preorder now, is In the spring, Tanya will release Tanya’s 15th book. A fan from Bel- “The Haunting of Merci Hospital” gium wrote: “I am so excited that (available for preorder) as a con- soon I will be able to read your new tinuation of her “Haunted” series book. I admire your strength and and later in 2017 “The Life I Chose”. endurance to show the world that She will also release “We See No you are a great author. You grew so Evil”, Book 4 of the Cornelius Saga. fast and amazed us all.” Tanya, who was bor n and 10 Minutes Before Sleeping brought up in Nassau, has worked is the powerful story of a young in the Financial arena and is also woman named Eva left on the a seasoned ghostwriter. doorstep of a neighbour as a child by her very own mother. She is Her clients include insurance abused, neglected, rejected and executives and CEOs. Now added without a legal footing in the only to the list is a world-renowned place she knows as “home”. entertainer, whose project she is currently working on. All the odds appear to be stacked against her. And those looking from She has a passion for the welfare the outside in seriously wonder how of children and her hobbies include one human being could be expect- reading, writing, and researching. ed to battle such atrocities without making a fateful decision to end it all Tanya’s books are available at far quicker than it ever began. Amazon and other online retailers. All of Tanya’s books have made For more information visit her website at: www.tanyaRtaylor. com.

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PUNCH SOLVES YOUR PROBLEMSTHE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 27My lying man left me My wife hasQ.A FEW monthsagomy wife decided she didn’tto live with sweetie want to have sex with me Doc's anymore. No explanationQ. I FELT sorry for my husband after our pas- tonic hit me withwas given. I can't figuretor suggested he was probably going through a Send your problem letters to Doc's Tonic, The Punch, Boxmid-life crisis. But now I've found out he’s just a N-4081, Nassau, Bahamas; OR send faxes to 323-5268; OR out why she has slappedno-good, lying dog who was sweethearting on me send e-mail to [email protected] years. His \"crisis\" was the stress he was under no-sex ban!a sex-ban on me.trying to hide his secret sweetie fling from me. I am 46, she’s 33 and we’ve been married for 12 gal-pals. She won't accept I am 43 and my husband is 45. A few months ago years. We have three kids that she's now a wife andhe said the spark had gone from our relationship. under 10. I have done all I mother. And those are herI had noticed that our sex life had dwindled. But can to make my wife hap- first duties, not partyingmy man insisted he was not sweethearting on me. py. But nothing is good as if she's still single.So we had a long talk about our marriage. And the enough for her. I work mylove-making became better than ever. butt off to give her a good But then it occurred to life. I pay all our bills. me—maybe she has a se- Then one day I came home to find a note saying And I expect her to look cret lover? That's the onlyhe’d left me. Our 20-year marriage was over—just after the kids, home and reason I can come up withlike that. I was shocked. I talked to our pastor. And me in return—including for this crazy sex-ban.he said my man was probably going through amid-life crisis. But now I've found out my husband A. Ask your wife what's in the bedroom. going on. Remind her that But she doesn't want she's a wife and mom first. to do anything except Arrange for both of you tohad been lying to me all along. He's living with MY GUY DOUBTS OURhaveagoodtimewithher see a couples-counsellor.a gal he's been scheming with for two years! My BABY IS HIS!family and friends say I’m better off without him.I agree. But I can't get rid of my feelings of anger.This bitterness is giving me a stomach ulcer!A. Find a good divorce lawyer and get this cheaterout of your life. And go to counselling to deal withyour anger. Then look for a decent, single partner.Q. I WAS living with a great guy. together! I couldn't believe it. Gossip talk has my ex as baby's daddy Then I realised my toyboy wasShe's trying toBut then he said he no longer so secretive about our relation- ashamed to be with me. We Q. A LOT of people say my baby boy months ago—10 months after we got ship. And I ended our fling. But had a lot of rows over this. And together. And he doesn't look anythingloved me. And the problem was soon after, the toy-boy called eventually he said his feelings looks \"just like\" my ex. And that angers like my boyfriend—yet. My guy is darkthe difference in our ages—I'm to say he and his fiancée had for me had changed. He said my boyfriend, who is the real baby- and I am brown-skinned. And our child split up. Of course, he and I got he used to have feelings for me daddy. My son only resembles my ex is light-skinned—just like my ex!win back her11 years older than he is. back together right away. as his \"partner\". But they died because they are both light-skinned. But We met through friends. And when he realised he didn’t other than that, he looks nothing like my Many people have commented that And I moved in with him. want to spend his life with me former lover. But my man has allowed our child looks nothing like his darktoy-boy loverwe started dating a year ago. He Everything was great, until because of the difference in the mean gossip to get to him. And now daddy. And people who know my ex his ex found out about us. our ages. Then he hit me with he's wondering if I schemed behind his even tell me how much my baby lookswas engaged. And I was living She was angry that her fi- the \"whammy\"—he said he still back and maybe this child isn't his! like him. But the truth is, the only thingwith a boyfriend when we met. I ancé had dumped her for an had feelings for his ex. they have in common is skin colour.liked my toy-boy right away. older woman. And she began I am 23 and my guy is 25. Before I \"putting the moves\" on him to I moved out of his place af- met him, I was in a relationship with an- But my boyfriend is tired of the com- But because he was 24 and win him back. But instead of ter that. But I am confused and other man for two years. A few months ments questioning if he's the baby-dad-I was 35, I thought that nothing my guy telling her he didn't upset. I think he's making a after we broke up, I met my present guy. dy. I told him that babies change a lot inwould come of it. I assumed he'd want to be with her anymore, mistake going back to his ex. If He's great—good-looking, respectful, re- appearance. And our son will soon lookjust be a one-off, fun fling. he denied that he was my their relationship was strong, sponsible. Things were going well for us. more like him. I hate my man having I wouldn't have been able to And eventually we rented an apartment this baby-daddy doubt in his mind. But we became closer and tempt him away from her in the together. We were pretty much settledstarted an affair. We tried to first place. I have begged him A. Have a DNA test of the baby and yourend it. But we couldn’t. I ended to give me another chance. Butup leaving my boyfriend. But my so far he still says \"No\".younger lover wouldn't take thebig step of ending his engage- A. Let him go. Find a guy closerment. His fiancée was pushinghim to set a date for their wed-ding. And he confessed to methat he still felt strongly for her—even though he was sleepingwith me behind her back. lover! He said we're just good to your age with whom you can into our life as a couple. Then I found out guy to prove he's the dad. And you're right—I got fed up with having to be friends—even though we live form a steady, solid relationship. I was pregnant. Our son was born three babies do change a lot in appearance.

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30 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 —WITH DR GEOFFREY SWEETINGPrescription sunglasses protect sunshields for your pre-THE Punch eye doctor discusses prescription sunglasses scription glasses. If you areand whether they are right for you. constantly replacing them, that cost may come closeyour eyes fromLosing those magnetic or clip-on sun shields for your to the cost of new prescrip-prescription eyeglasses can be frustrating and expensive. tion sunglasses; Maybe you don’t wear sunglasses at all. However, the sun's UV rays Assess whether or notsun can be harmful to your eyes. And skipping protection DR GEOFFREY SWEETING your lifestyle has you spend-for them altogether can be dangerous. Maybe it’s time to Eye Surgeon Dr Sweeting ing much of your time out-invest in prescription sunglasses. is the eye-care specialist at doors or driving during the The Eye Doctors' Office on day. The convenience of Sunglasses can be made with nearly any lens prescription. Ivanhoe Road in Palmdale prescription sunglassesPerhaps you’re yearning to drive off into the sunset, seeing may justify the added cost;clearly in the distance with- Lifestyleout squinting. Or maybe youwould like to be able to read Ophthalmologist Dr Geoffrey Sweeting of 'The Eye Doctors' Office' tremely precise prescription terial than traditional lenses. Check to see if your opticala book at the beach with is among The Bahamas' top eye-care specialists—and he is in your specifications, and provide That makes them thinner, shop offers a discount whenbifocals. Sunglasses can be top-selling Punch, to give you the latest news in caring for your eyes excellent correction for re- lighter—and, some would purchasing prescription sun-made to meet your vision fractive errors. However, argue, more attractive— glasses at the same time asneeds while protecting your has nothing to do with UV ode) screens or displays. glass lenses are heavy com- than traditional lenses. your regular eyeglasses;eyes from harmful and an- protection), as long as they Looking at lens materi- pared to today’s lightweight Talk with your eye carenoying sun rays. provide close to 100 per materials. And they can Are prescription sun- provider about how pre- cent UV protection. als: Prescription sunglass crack and shatter easily. glasses worth the cost? scription sunglasses fit UV Protection lenses can be made from a Here are four things to con- in with your vision needs If you spend a lot of time variety of different materials Plastic Lens sider when weighing the and lifestyle. They can near water, sand or other to suit your needs. value and cost of prescrip- help you ask the right areas where light is highly Many people want sun- tion sunglasses: questions and determine Your lens choices: The reflected off surfaces, you glass lenses that resist If you feel that having the Tally how much you if prescription sunglassesmost important part of any should consider polarized shattering. Polycarbonate precise optical quality of spend annually to replace are a good option for you.pair of sunglasses—prescrip- prescription sunglasses. lenses are made of strong, glass lenses is best for your the clip-on or magnetiction or not—is the UV-block- Polarized lenses filter reflect- impact-resistant plastic. sun protection needs, youing lens. The sun’s ultraviolet ed light to reduce glare. can still request them. Your The Eye Doctors' Office(UV) rays contribute to a Another type of plastic, ophthalmologist can discussnumber of eye problems, You should be aware, called Trivex, began as a this option with you. in the former Nassau Sight Centre bldg,including cataracts, cancer, though, that there are cer- military-developed material Eastern entrance, at 43 Ivanhoe Road,and growths on the eye. tain drawbacks to polar- for shatterproof helicopter Many people who have behind Wendy's, off Mackey Street ized lenses. For instance, windshields and fighter jet strong eyeglass prescrip- Tel: EYE-CARE (393-2273) Sunglasses should pro- you won’t be able to see canopies. Now sunglass tions require thicker lensesvide 100 per cent UV pro- the screens of cell phones, lenses can be crafted to a to see well. They may wanttection. Keep in mind: it dashboard instruments and prescription with this light- to consider high-index pre-doesn’t matter what colour other devices that have weight, tough material. scription sunglasses. High-or how dark the tint is in LED (light-emitting diode) index lenses bend light moreyour sunglass lenses (tint or LCD (liquid crystal di- Glass sunglass lenses efficiently, requiring less ma- can be made to meet ex-

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32 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017Endless choices atPoseidon!SUMPTUOUS, succulent, surprising selec-tions await you at the new Poseidon’s TableReAsttlaanutrisa’nntewatesAt tblaufnfetitsreostnauPraanrtaodffiesres aIsblaonundt.ifulbreakfast buffet with an array of morning favourites.At dinner, you will find eclectic cuisine choices from a SUPER STAFF (L-R): Marc, Chef Thomasina,Mexican Grill Station featuring fresh-made tortillas and Manager Krishna, Monique, Chef Edwards and Iana Tandoori Oven serving Indian favourites, to a Japanese a unique savings “Buff up cheese,Coleslaw,cheddarSushi Station and a meat your Buffet” drink menu cheese and shish kebabs.carving station. By ISLAND FOODIES: featuring beer and wine at There were potatoes PUNCH Galloping Gourmet reduced packaged prices. Imagine being able to au gratin, seasoned blackselect your meal from ap- And Restaurant Reviewer Represented at the beans, grilled pork andproximately 180 delicious matic oversized eggshell food buffet are indigenous lamb chops, garlic pizza,food choices at the buffet! and silver-shell and sea- foods from India, Mexico, Foccacia bread, noodlesA never ending smorgas- themed geometric room Asia, Bahamas, Jamaica, and rice. The choices arebord of yummy food from dividers, all sparkly and and many more countries never-ending.all corners of the globe! festive; refreshed seating and cultures. We sampled smokedThat’s what you get to arrangements, new car- There were stations for salmon, shrimp with cock- roast pig and roast beef Madelines, crepes includ- won’t be disappointed.choose from during dinner peting; a complete “feel Pizza, Vegetables, Meat, tail sauce, garlic pizza, from which we had heap- ing a Nutella crepe and Poseidon’s Table isat the newly renovated Po- good” change. bread and Salad. Sushi, Tandoori offerings ing helpings, and authen- strawberry and mangoseidon’s Table restaurant Kano, our waiter, was Among the delecta- from the Indian cuisine, tic “jerk” chicken. cheesecakes. open seven days a week.(formerly Marketplace) at always ready with sug- ble choices were mus- and fresh Tortillas from the Breakfast is served fromAtlantis, Paradise Island. gestions and offerings sels, shrimp with cocktail Mexican station among The dessert stations If you’re looking for a 7am to 12noon; dinner,Located in The Royal from speciality drinks to sauce, crab salad, turkey other morsels. offered a variety of fresh wide variety of different 5:30 to 10pm and SundayTowers, Poseidon is com- appetizers to entrees and pastrami, Salisbury steak, There was a carving fruits, decadent choco- dishes from which to brunch, 1 to 4pm. Con-pletely renovated with dra- desserts. Poseidon offers roasted garlic, Boursin station with sumptuous late fondue, cookies, choose, then Poseidon is tact Atlantis at tel: 363- vanilla and chocolate the restaurant to visit, you 3000 for reservations. ****************************************************************************************************************** Author Angela launches new book on TourismBatman MINISTRY Of Tourism per- of information on tourism in the Car- THANK-YOU: Author Angela Cleare at the book launch with Johndoes Lego sonnel, representatives of ibbean, Mrs Cleare said. Delevaux, a valuable contributor to her latest book on Tourism various business sectors, fam-THE LEGO BATMAN ily and friends gathered at the A certified travel counsellorMOVIE: Rated PG. Star- Hilton Hotel to celebrate the (CTC) and certified hospitalityring the voices of Will launch of tourism veteran An- instructor (CHI), Mrs Cleare seesArnett, Michael Cera, gela Cleare’s second book. her book as a contribution to theZach Galifianakis, Ro- youth of the nation.sario Dawson, Ralph The new work, which focuses onFiennes, Mariah Carey. all aspects of Tourism, is a textbook Mrs Cleare acknowledged the fol-There are big chang- for schools. The event was spon- lowing as contributors: Joan Albury,es brewing in Gotham. sored by the Ministry of Tourism, Stuart Bowe, Jeritzan Edwards Out-And if Batman wants to where Mrs Cleare served in senior ten, John Delevaux, Maxine Esdaille,save the city from The posts for over 30 years. Kerry Fountain, Errington Fyfield,Joker’s hostile take- Lynn Gape, Dr Judith Gobin, Stephenover, he may have to Author of “Business of Travel Hector, David Johnson, Eleanordrop the lone vigilan- and Tourism in the 21st Century; Phillips, Benjamin Pratt, Ruthannte thing, try to work A Caribbean Approach”, Cleare Rolle, Dr Gail Saunders, Dr Andrewwith others and may- explained that her inspiration for Spencer, Ellison Thompson, Vernicebe learn to lighten up. writing the book came from social Walkine, Vincent Vanderpool Wal- studies teachers. They welcomed lace, Philip Weech, Craig Woods, Dr  her first book, “History of Tour- Peter Yesawich and Gary Young. ism in The Bahamas: A Global MOVIES PLAYING Perspective”. But they urged her to The book was edited by Elizabeth produce a work book for the class- Mackay and Monique Hepburn. And GALLERIA CINEMAS room since there is such a scarcity it is available online at www.lulu.Mall At Marathon com and at all local bookstores.(tel: 380-3549): LegoBatman; Fifty Shades *****************************************************************************************************************Darker; John Wick Hope Town Songwrit- WHAT’S ON GUIDE attend this workshop.Chapter Two; Space ers Festival: To register call tel: 326-Between Us; Rings; Tuesday, February 14 6748, 427-3640, or email:Sleepless; Resident to Sunday, February 19 [email protected]; Monster Trucks. in Hope Town, Abaco. com. Website: www.RND West (tel: 328- Tuesday: Meet & Greet This wine, cigar and art day, February 24 at 8pm. Entry fee is $25 per day Saturday, February 25, markturnquestconsult-2243): Lego Batman; at Firefly Sunset Resort, soiree is a charity event. And Saturday, February or $60 for a three-day 6am at Arawak Cay. ing.com.Fifty Shades Darker; 7pm; Wednesday: Song- Cocktail hour: 7:30-8- 25 at 10pm. Written by package. Tickets availa- Entrance fee: $20. In aid Red Cross Fair:John Wick Chap- writers in the Round at :30pm. First 50 ladies get Rakel Dean. Directed by ble from Premier Cru on of the Bahamas Heart Saturday, March 4 att e r Tw o ; B a z o d e e ; Seaspray Resort, 8pm; a free rose. Lots of prizes Antoinette Knowles. Gladstone Road, Liquid Association. E-mail: Government HouseRings; Resident Evil. Thursday: Songwriters in and a grand prize. Wine Festival Rum Bahamas: Courage in Palmdale or thebahamasheartasso- Grounds. 12noon until. the Round at Hope Town tasting. Bottle specials February 24-26 at Fort the Rum Bahamas office [email protected]. Tel: Rotary Club Horse Inn and Marina, 8pm; all night. Cigars on sale. Charlotte. This is a on Elizabeth Avenue. 327-0806. Show: Friday: Songwriters in Food prepared by Chef festival of rum, food and Call tel: 677-2835. www. Developing Manage- March 11 & 12. Rotary the Round at Harbour’s Raymond Fowler. Live culture. This year Rum festivalrumbahamas. rial Leadership Skills Club of New Providence Edge, 8pm; Saturday: performances by the Bahamas is thrilled to com. Workshop: 14th Annual Horse Show Songwriters in the JamSession Band, Chase host diverse and unique 13th Annual Stride for Saturday, March 4 at the at Camperdown Stables. Round at Firefly Sunset Fernander and the Juke- rums from all over the Life Fun, Run/Walk Cancer Society of The In aid of community Resort, 8pm; Sunday: box Live Band, Julien Caribbean. Whether 2017: Bahamas Conference projects. Songwriters Farewell Believe and DJ Selector you are a seasoned rum Saturday, February 25, Room, 9:30am – 3:30pm. Faith Fest: Jam at Abaco Inn, 1pm. JMac. Admission $25. connoisseur, a cultured 6am sharp. Adults $20, Facilitated by Manage- March 23 - 25. 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THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 35Scotiabank sponsors Heart Ball GB Chamber bosses visitSCOTIABANK partnered with The Bahamas support to patients in The Bahamas,” said HCA Review Committee Heart Association as Platinum Sponsors Leah R Davis, the Bank’s Senior Manager ofof their 53rd Anniversary Heart Ball, held on Marketing and Public Relations. The Bank will IN keeping with its commitment to future, particularly as it relates to thethe weekend at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort also support “Go Red Day” on February 17 open communication, the Grand Ba- Hawksbill Creek Agreement. Our photoon Cable Beach. “Scotiabank applauds The Sir with all employees wearing red in support hama Chamber of Commerce’s (GBCC) shows (L-R): Ministry for Grand Ba-Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation of National Heart Month. Our photo shows new executive board met with heads hama Senior Under Secretary Harcourtfor its 53 years of outstanding contributions Chairman of the Heart Foundation, RE Barnes, of the Hawksbill Creek Agreement Re- Brown; Permanent Secretary Melvinto improve the health of families, make com- receiving the sponsorship from Leah Davis, view Committee to establish familiarity Seymour; GBCC Treasurer Ralph Hep-munities healthier and provide emotional Senior Manager, Marketing & Public Relations. between the review committee and the burn; GBCC Secretary Karin Sanchez; chamber’s incoming directors. During GBCC President Mick Holding; Hawks- the visit, the GBCC executives formally . bill Creek Agreement Review Commit- introduced themselves and pledged to tee Chairman Dr Marcus Bethel; GBCC maintain good rapport with the commit- 2nd Vice President Lawrence Palmer; tee. Representatives from both parties GBCC Executive Director Mercynth also took the opportunity to share their Ferguson; and GBCC 1st Vice President hopes for Grand Bahama’s economic Dan Romence. (Photo: KEEN I MEDIA LTD)Minister installs GB Chamber officials New executive team at B-AirFOR the third consecutive year, Minister ing to fight for business owners. “I will CHAIRMAN of Bahamasair Hold- appointed is Prince Storr, Director of for Grand Bahama, Dr Michael Darville fight for you, support you and advance the ings Ltd Valentine Grimes an- Maintenance and Engineering withserved as Installation Officer for the Grand best possible policies to build a stronger nounced that Tracy Cooper, a 31-year 30 years of experience. Our photoBahama Chamber of Commerce’s annual economy, a stronger Grand Bahama and a veteran of the national flag carrier, shows Deputy Prime Minister andInstallation of Officers and Directors. The stronger Bahamas,” said Minister Darville. is its new Managing Director, during Minister of Works and Urban De-most recent installation took place in the Our photo shows (L-R): Mercynth Fergu- a reception announcing the appoint- velopment Philip Davis (sixth fromManor House of the Grand Lucayan. In his son (Executive Director); Ralph Hepburn ment of the new Managing Director right) and Valentine Grimes, Chair-short address before installing the newly- (Treasurer); Dan Romence (First Vice- and other Executive Managers at man of the Board at Bahamasairelected officers, Minister Darville admitted President); Minister Darville; Mick Hold- Bahamasair Holdings. Mr Cooper (fifth from right) with the Executivethat the past 13 years in Grand Bahama ing (President); Lawrence Palmer (Second was most recently the Director of Management Team and governmenthave not been easy for business owners. Vice-President) and Karin Sanchez (Board Maintenance. John Fowler is the new officials at a reception announcingBut he recommitted himself to continu- Secretar y). (BIS photo: VANDYKE HEPBURN) Senior Director of Customer Service the appointment of the new Manag- and Assistant to the Managing Direc- ing Director and other Executive tor, bringing 17 years of service with Managers at Bahamasair Holdings. the national flag carrier. Also newly (BIS photo: RAYMOND A BETHEL SR)

36 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 + + + + HUNK OF THE WEEK + + + + Benson’s HANDSOME Benson from Cat Island is a bold guy a bold man who has big plans for his with his future. Benson, aged 30, works in Nassau The eyes set as a salesman for a top insurance company. Hunkiest on you! Benson is good at his job—he has an insur- Guys are ance policy to suit your needs. But Benson hopes some day to open his own agency. in This sexy hunk enjoys lifting weights to stay in shape. Benson is always looking forward to the weekends because he loves to party. But he plans to settle down next year. And Benson says that by then, he should have his own business. Watch out ladies, this gorgeous guy is go- ing places fast! Photo: ALFRED JAMES

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40 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 Health Watch - with Dr Michael Ingraham P U N C H D o c t o r Michael Ingraham is a leading expert in natu- ral medicine in The Baha- mas. Each week he shares his knowledge with Punch readers and explains how these natural, healthy ways of healing can be applied to cure our sicknesses.PUNCH doctor Michael around the world have And two, glucosamine fective dosages for oste-Ingraham discusses revealed similar results. and chondroitin promote oarthritis relief. cartilage repair because Aching Muscles: Eu-Try natural orthe best natural or In the past, it was as- they provide building calyptus has a “down-herbal ways to find sumed by some doctors blocks for healing. home” quality. Not onlypain relief. that taking chondroitin do its dried stems grace sulphate supplements Early research also a home with a welcom- Pain is both a blessing wasn’t helpful for peo- indicates that even if dis- ing scent, but its oil can continued, glucosamine soothe aching muscles.herbal ways toand a curse. It’s a bless- and chondroitin have lin-ing because it tells you ple with osteoarthritis gering beneficial effects Achingthat something’s wrong. because they weren’t for two to three months—And it’s a curse because well absorbed. unlike NSAIDs. Eucalyptus works as a pain reliever by actingease muscle painof the hardship and suf- Healing Supplements as a counter-irritant—an agent used to produce afering it brings. Although research in- slight irritation to relieve dicates that both glu- more serious inflamma- Headache can help. If you don’t tion. But an increasing More recent studies, cosamine and chondroi- tion elsewhere. improve after using the number of patients and however, challenge this tin reduce osteoarthritis Pain comes in many following remedies, visit doctors are turning to theor y. For example, pain when taken alone, How To Use: Variousforms: the throbbing of your doctor for a check- more natural substanc- a study performed in there is no current evi- creams and gels containa migraine headache, the up and diagnosis. es such as glucosamine France found that peo- dence that taking this eucalyptus, which youagony of a swollen, ar- and chondroitin. ple with osteoarthri- combination works any can rub on to your ach-thritic knee, the vise-like Rubbing tis of the knee taking better than taking these ing muscles.grip of strained muscles. Symptoms chondroitin sulphate ex- supplements separately. Osteoarthritis is the perienced significantly Eucalyptus oil is also And while pain is the most common form of Studies show that both more improvement in Most products on the available and can be add-No.1 reason for which arthritis, afflicting 20 mil- of these compounds not joint mobility than those market, however, com- ed to a hot bath to soothepeople visit the doctor, lion Americans. only decrease pain and who took a fake drug. bine both supplements. muscles, or used as ait’s important to recog- other symptoms but also steam to relieve a cough.nise that pain is a symp- It is a wear-and-tear reduce—and in some In addition, 1,200mg How To Use: Studiestom, not a disease. condition in which the cases eliminate—a per- of chondroitin taken suggest 1,500mg of glu- I will conclude this padding of cartilage in son’s need for pain pills. once a day worked just cosamine and 1,200mg discussion of natural The most appropri- joints literally deterio- as well as 400mg taken chondroitin daily are ef- pain killers next week.ate way to reduce pain rates, leaving bone to rub A Chinese study three times per day.is to reveal its cause on bone. The result can found that 1,500mg of Dr Michael Ingrahamand remove or treat it. be pure agony. glucosamine sulphate These and other re- worked slightly better and sults are very good news Tel: 394-8866/7 Analgesics or pain Painkillers like ibu- was better tolerated than for two reasons.pills are often used to profen and other non- 1,200mg of ibuprofen dai-numb an ache. If you’re steroidal anti-inflamma- ly for people with osteoar- One, long-term uselooking for more natural tory drugs (NSAIDs) are thritis of the knee. of the NSAID-class ofrelief, however, there the most common treat- painkillers actually con-are plenty of herbs, vita- ments for this condi- Other investigations tributes to deteriorationmins and minerals that of osteoarthritic joints.

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42 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017Knockout Punch for feature funBUCKLES Eugenia By Last David Gilbert ST RS BABY HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Using the element of sur- BLUES prise will serve you well. Keep whatever you are trying to accomplish a secret until you are By ready to wow everyone. Your original way of going Jerry Scott about things will hold people’s interest. This is a year of change. So don’t neglect to follow through and and shoot for the stars. You can accomplish a lotRick Kirkman this year if you are organized and willing to put in the hours and energy required to reach your goals.CURTIS Don’t allow laziness to come between you and suc- cess. Your numbers are 4, 15, 22, 28, 32, 39, 41. By Ray Billingsley ARIES (March 21-April 19): Turn your anger into something constructive. And you’ll avoid TECH COMPANY CLOSINGS putting yourself in a vulnerable position. 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SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): The mental stimulation you get from being a participant will inspire you to trust your own instincts.FUNKY SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): Someone will WINKERBEAN use emotional tactics to try to get you to take on too much or to change the way you do things. By Tom Batiuk CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Stick close to home. Problems with friends or relatives will surface. Keep a close eye on your health. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Polish what you are working on for positive changes. Personal improvements are encouraged. PISCES (Feb 19-March 20): You’ll be tempted to cut corners. There will be no way to bypass the details required in order to be successful. 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44 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017Bahamas Roadmasters helps The Crisis CentreOBAHAMAS Roadmasters Run- registered, non-profit organization that ning Club (BRRC) became the provides services to men, women andlatest benefactor of The Crisis Cen- children who are the victims of physical,tre, making a donation of $3,000 to sexual and emotional abuse.that organization. The Centre was opened in 1982 by The funds were part of proceeds Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson, who sawraised from BRRC’s 4th Annual Baha- an urgent need in the community formas Half Run Series held in November. such a facility. Accepting the donationThe event, which attracts hundreds of was Glendina Joseph, Administratorlocal and international running enthusi- who said: “On behalf of our dedicatedasts, is a major fundraiser to assist BRRC team at the Crisis Centre and thein its community outreach initiatives. people we serve, I’d like to thank Roadmasters Running Club for your Founded in 1990, Bahamas Road- kind consideration. We could not domasters Running Club is the premier it without conscientious communityathletic club in The Bahamas dedi- partners like you.”cated to the promotion of the sport oflong distance running. During the time the Centre has been in operation, the number of President of BRRC, Charles Johnson volunteers has grown steadily andsaid: “In Roadmasters we use the sport the scope of services rendered to theof distance running to promote healthy community has been considerablyand wholesome living. Similarly, The expanded. The office is located onCrisis Centre performs a meaningful East Street Hill and Sands Lane.service by helping affected individualsand families regain their social and emo- Our photo shows (L-R): Charles John-tional stability. Our missions are similar. son, President, BRRC; Glendina Joseph,Therefore we are pleased to support Administrator, The Crisis Centre, andtheir programs with this donation.” Anastacia Turnquest, Secretary, BRRC. Formerly known as “The Women’s (Photo: Tony Longley,Crisis Centre”, The Crisis Centre is a BRRC Public Relations)Mount Carmel students paintfor peace on Valentine’s Day ‘Peace’ Valentine’s Day art by Mount Carmel Prep Academy studentsOIN response to the re- dents from grades 10 and 11 also cent flurry of violence in visited the National Art Gallery ofthe country, the art students The Bahamas for the first time.at Mount Carmel PreparatoryAcademy felt compelled to paint They viewed two exhibitions,a piece titled “Hope”. “NE8: Atilla Feszt: Fake Plastic Trees” and “From Columbus to Principal, Lorraine Curry said: Junkanoo”. Both exhibitions fea-“In just six weeks in the new year, tured a variety of Bahamian themesthere have been countless acts of including the evolution of art.violence, many resulting in death.We believe that this expression of The students are instructed bypeace is fittingly appropriate. Our noted Bahamian artist and ceram-students are constantly challenged icist, Imogene Walkine. Studentsto be respectful, tolerant and to have also produced artwork forshow love toward each other.” Stu- Thanksgiving and have started a campus beautification initiative.Mt Carmel art students tour exhibitions at the National Art Gallery

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PunchLinesDearEditor48 THE PUNCH, Thursday, February 16, 2017 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CCOOMMEE oonn fofolklkss,, sseenndd in those lleetttteerrss.. WWrirtiete ttoo:: PPuunncchhLLiinneess,, BBooxx NN--44008811,, NNaassssaauu;; OORR sseenndd ffaaxxeess ttoo 332233--55226688;; OORR sseenndd ee--mmaailil ttoo: tthheeppuunncchh@@bcaoterlanlewt.abvse.com . WWee rreesseerrvvee tthhee rriigghhtt ttoo eeddiitt yyoouurr lleetttteerrss..FNM Leader Doc’s best man I WENT to Blue Hill Road Clinic to update Here’s toto be next PM—CA Smith! my vaccinations. While waiting to hear my top nurseRevs told to pick AS the 2017 General Election nears, our name called, I was surprised when Nurse Vestra Forbes andcandidates in country is at a critical crossroad. We can Forbes came to the front of the waiting room and fine staff embrace and engage a new brand of leader- explained why there was a wait. I was stunned to at the Blue ship—or re-elect the same, old stale one. be given a reason and apology for the wait! Hill Clinic Perry Christie is to be saluted and commended for Poor service is so normal in our society that we are amazed when good service is given. Nurse Forbes took the time not only to ex- plain the wait-time and why some persons who came after others might be seen first. But she also explained what each shot was and why it was needed! The nurses who administered the needles were very pleasant as well. Here’s to the Blue Hill Road Clinic! Bimini Knowles, Nassau his public service. But his prime minister expiry date is fast approaching. The Bahamas now deserves andpeople’s name Desperate PLP can’t stopdemands a new leader.ON behalf of The Gatekeepers, an urgent appeal Dr Hubert Minnis, wind of changeis made to all pastors to form a vetting committee, Leader of the FNM, hascomprising churches within each constituency. endured much. Minnis PLP’s cutsAnd they can select a “people’s candidate”, who has taken his blows from the Bahamian dream. It is are votermeets the criteria of “Christian values”, to contest inside, out and all about. refreshing to see a man catchers! DESPERATION is the only word to describe em- And he is still found stand- with such courage, com- battled Prime Minister Perry Christie and his PLPfor a parliamentary seat in the upcoming election. ing as the best and most mitment, passion and love THE way the PLP leading up to the General Election.The time is long overdue viable alternative to take for his people, help shape has gerrymanderedfor us to choose a govern- Butler Bran our nation forward. a new Bahamas. or rigged constituency They will say and do anything they can to try to re-ment based on “Christian slur wrong! boundary cuts is sinis- tain their hold on power. The PLP spent months ger-values”, as is mandated I worked with the late In the coming weeks, ter, as it always is before rymandering the constituencies while missing dead-by the preamble to the Sir Lynden Pindling, Bahamians will become an election. Politics is a lines. And now we see the results of these actions. served with Hubert Ing- more informed about an dirty, serious business. With weeks to go before the next General Elec-constitution of The Ba- I AM a long-time Lo- raham and now see what FNM plan to bring real tion, the PLP’s boundaries report proves they are try- retta Butler-Turner Christie has become. Each change to our country— Naming a Montagu ing to confuse and dis-hamas. It is imperative man contributed at a time EMPOWERMENT is the constituency Free-that as pastors, we take supporter. But I believe of their calling. The Baha- watch word. I am excited town is obviously a ploy enfranchise voters. What ple through their deviousdecisive action. Pastors, Branville McCartney mas is now calling for a about a new day in The Ba- for votes. Perry Chris-you need not wait for an when he says he is una- new leader. And Hubert hamas. Minnis, I believe, tie and his PLP party they have done in des- actions. When the bell is Minnis fits the bill. is set to become the next know these are desper- peration was to shuffle rung, it is the people whoappointment or approval ware of any discussions Prime Minister. This is the ate times for them. various polling divisions, will decide the future forfrom any man; if God on building a coalition But more than cele- people’s time. And Dr move around bounda- their ailing country.calls you, go forward. with Butler-Turner and brate his status as a suc- Minnis is the real deal! But I am sad to see There are clear differ-As for me, by God’s the other rebel FNM MPs. cessful professional and the loss of the Mon- ry lines, change a name businessman, Minnis is CA Smith, Freeport tagu constituency, which and create an old famil- ences between the PLPgrace, I commit myself And I don’t know why offering to help people live has been around for so iar constituency name in and the FNM. The FNMon behalf of the South An- Loretta would harp on many years. I hope that the hopes of stacking the trusts the people, whiledros constituency to lead this issue in the public when the constituen- deck in their favour. the untrustworthy PLPthis charge for a major domain, saying Bran cies are gerrymandered This is what desper- try to manipulate the peo-shift in the selection proc- “threw her under the PLP has failed us on crime again in the future that ate career politicians do ple into submission.ess of “The People’s Can- bus”. If there is a prob- Montagu will return. when they see the writing But when we removedidate”, without regard lem, she needs to meet MY goodness! Seven people shot dead on one on the wall. And that writ- the desperate PLP fromto party affiliation. with Bran privately and weekend! Police Minister Dr Bernard Nottage Kendra Gardner, Nassau ing is very clear—change power at this next elec- work it out. But you don’t and his Police Chief Ellison Greenslade will try to is coming. Bahamians tion, the people will fi- And I encourage pas- make political allies by convince us that crime is not getting worse. But I will finally have a say in nally have their countrytors in other constituen- smearing them in public. don’t care about any statistics. The fact is that life their future. And the PLP back with a Governmentcies to do likewise. Loretta has enough de- is scary on Nassau’s streets. And this government is not part of it. that serves the people, tractors without making has done NOTHING to make us feel safer—even Try as they may, this not just themselves. May God continue to more unnecessarily. though they came to office on a promise of hav- PLP Government cannot Sidney Collie, FNMbless The Bahamas. ing the answers to violent crime. D Dawkins, Nassau stop the will of the peo- Chairman, Nassau Sandy Pinder, Nassau Rev Jeremiah Duncombe, leader of The Gatekeepers

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Cashier Tel: 804-3705/434-5711 to date a nice beautiful house Elizabeth Ests. Semi furn. Water & wifi 395-0280/427-5282 $145,000 Tel: 809- sub: corner lot #105for small restaurant, Hair Stylist needed to lady Tel: 421-9631 $800p/m Tel: 457-1828 Tel: 357-8161/341-3671 1bed efficiency: 2051/451-7118/466-0469 70x105 plans availablemust have experience, work on commission Golden Gts: 1bed apt. Roommate: male/female $600p/m Tel: 393- Wilson Track & Key $110,000 Tel: 445-5572basic computer skills, in upscale beauty Male 31yrs seek honest Water light cable fridge Crab Rd. Tel: 804-4411 4612/455-9453 West St: 2 buildings in South Bch: lot 50x100high school degree & salon in high traffic female 21-29yrs for long stove & b/bars incld. Faith Ave S: 1bed efficiency, Sunset Pk: 1bed yard. For sale by owner $75,000 negotiablegood at maths Tel: 361- term serious relationship, $750p/m Tel: 361-5435 fully furn & all utilities efficiency, water light $150,000 negotiable Tel: Tel: 477-16259442/555-3325/557-9455 with possibility of starting 1bed apt: Water light incld. $750 Tel: 565-3582 cable & Internet incld. Westridge: Munnings House: $170,000 lot a business marriage & & cable incld. Exquisite 3bed 2bath house: $175p/wk Tel: 448-3490 Est: corner lot $55,000 Tel: 429-8410Barbers urgently area Tel: 698-2021 a family. Must be goal furnishings & ceramic tiles utility room ac hurricane Efficiency: 1bed furn. 13,500sqft Tel: 525-2378 Joan’s Hghs: lotneeded $75p/wk Tel: Male needed for weed oriented. Tel: 803-7420 throughout. Free tank of impact resistant windows water incld. Cable & Faith Gdns: house 60x80 $75,000 Tel:677-6930/636-1503 waking & other jobs gas & quiet area $650p/m b/bars Tel: 456-4944 phone ready. Enclosed $265,000 Tel: 804-6874 322-9362/434-2403 Off Rocky Pine Rd: Tel: 552-2514/535-6141 Room: No kids! yard. Hoteliers & Bahamia W: lot Wilson Tract: triplexProfessional Tel: 525-0822/423-8740 1bed apt. Water light Beach side: 1bed $345 Tel: 341-6418 government workers 100x230 $270,000 Tel: $90,000 negotiableMerchandiser with min. of & cable incld. Tel: furn apt. water incld. Efficiency: furn. Tel: 341-6973/676- 698-2287/431-5245 Tel: 376-97007yrs experience & 3yrs min. 2 Data entry clerks, 801-3142/803-8159 $1,000p/m Tel: 446-9880 Water light ac b/bars 5518/465-7802 Sea Breeze: Sandilands Commercial bldg:as Supervisor, needed to butchers, meat servers Sandilands Vill Rd: Garden Hills: 3bed & hurricane shutters Marshall Rd: 1bed apt. Allotment 140x100 Tel: 676-1810/451-3274optimise sale of high end warehouse workers 2- 2bed apt. Semi- 2bath house Tel: 809-6754 $700p/m Tel: 361-2918 Fully furn. Water incld. Sale by owner Lot: 8,800sqft oceanbeauty products & other cleaners (general furn. Water c/air & b/ Golden Gts: 3bed 2bath 1 bed apt: $600p/m $675p/m Tel: 364-7461 $130,000 Tel: 427-2545 view $120,000 & triplexspecial items. Organic maintenance) & bars incld. $750p/m house, water incld. Tel: 361-6711 Room: Tel: 455-3144 Mt Vernon: 1bed apt. on corner lot 9,200sqftcosmetics & foreign produce servers  Tel: 677-5317/422-3209 Tel: 361-8168/426-3028 2 bed apt: $550p/m Pinewood Gdns: Light & cable incld. Tel: 677-5385/467-8950language a plus. Salary +  South Bch: 2 bed Alpha Plaza: shop Tel: 324-7237 efficiency, furn. Lease up to 6mths Off Zion Blvd : lotcommission Resume  apt. Newly renovated or office Tel: 698- Garden Hills: 3bed Water light & cable $1,000p/m Tel: 364- $60,000 Tel: 423-4533 $650p/m Tel: 552- 8084/85 M-F 9a-5p 2bath, enclosed yard incld. $170p/wk Tel: 1428/457-0710/424-2809 Pear Dale: duplex Professional Company 5324/424-3736 Room: water light alarm & camera 392-0636/427-0169 Bahama Sound: 2bed on lot 7,500sqft seeking young females 1bed efficiency: Cozy washer dryer ac walk- $1,300p/m Tel: 323-8440 Prince Charles Exuma, lot #10971 & Stucco houseOnline Marketing dancers to host bachelor & f u r n , Wa t e r l ig h t in closet private bath Pinewood Blvd: 2bed Dr: commercial $7,000 Tel: 503-6533 $160,000 negotiableAgents needed Email: parties. Tel: 455-7443 cable patio & ac incld. kitchen/dining area a p t . Fu r n . Wa t e e r & space 2,000sqft Tel: Own Office space: Tel: 225-2119/[email protected] Private yard b/bars & pool & amenities light incld.$175–$200p/ 565-7560/556-9444 $75,000–185,000 Tel: James Cistern: lot high ceiling $825p/m 10mins from beach wk Tel: 433-4031 1bed apt: water light 432-6184 Whatsapp 50x150 opp. white sandyCar washers Barber & Nail Tech 225-0 Tel: 456-7750/676-6759 $800p/m Tel: 454-4095 Off Spikenard Rd: 2bed fridge stove enclosed Bahama Sound: Exuma beach Tel: 436-4866needed Tel: 601-4842 wanted Tel: 525-9369 Bellot Rd: 1bed apt. Water East St S: 1bed apt. apt. Water incld. Cable yard. Sgl person lot $10,000 Tel: 502-6533 Fox Hill: multifamily fridge stove microwave Fully furn. Water incld. ac b/bars & alarm system only! Tel: 565-1240 Condo: 1bed $95,000 lot $120,000 Tel: 525-Public service drivers 2 Electrician needed b/bars & security Security screen door tenant activated. Provision Efficiency: water light & 3bed 2bath: house 6585/558-6735/473-0337needed Tel: 809-6754 must be certified & with screen door $650p/m b/bars ac c/fans & for stackable washer/ private bath & b/bars $220,000 Tel: 677- Multi-purpose buildingLive in maid needed, to experience Resume Tel: 436-4144/556-5956 enclosed yard $700p/m dryer & phone. $750p/m incld. Quiet area female 0091/556-12780 24x12 glass front w/2do general house work   Off Sandilands Rd: Tel: 356-4347/7977 Tel: 677-7404/454-3154 only! Tel: 601-0613 Collins Ave: 3bed take-out windows, accook iron & cook. Must 2bed apt. Water incld. Booths: wooden granite Yamacraw Shores: 1bed Want to Share: furn. house for lease, fixer New! French door sidehave 1yr+ experience. Bar Cashier & bus driver $750p/m Tel: 359-1766 counter tops in peaceful apt. All utilities incld. Ac c/ gated apt. Washer & upper Tel: 323-8440 & rear steel door Tel: 421-Must have references needed Tel: 356-4109 Market St: shop clean environment at fans b/bars washer dryer dryer incld. & c/air Bahama Sound: lot #18 2313/636-2593/465-3871heath certificate & police space 1800sqft Bell Bahamian Beauty & propane gas Tel: 364- $600p/m Tel: 535-0439 10,000sqft infrastructure 3bed 2bath home: 2 storeyrecord. Bahamian only! Sales lady needed for $1,500p/m Tel: 422-3301 Boutique Spa & 4422/557-1142/436-7555 Nassau Vill: 2bed apt. in place & paved Rd at Pride Est: $260,000Tel: 356-8265/323-3345 out door store. Salary Off Soldier Rd: 2bed accessories Tel: 8048876 Beauty Salon: fully Wa t e r f r i d g e s t o v e $26,000 Tel: 457-2494 Tel: 361-5231/456-5300Sales Clerk needed + commission Tel: 552- apt. Couple 40yrs+ Ya m a c r a w S h o r e s : fur n. $1,500p/m Tel: cable b/bars & ac incld. Orlando: timeshare, Long Is: lot 179’x476’ forfor clothing store. 4599 Whatsapp only! $560p/m Tel: 1bed apt. Semi-furn & 601-3011/552-2284 Enclosed yard $825p/m make offer Tel: 324-3383 sale by owner $40,0001yr+experience honest & Room: $40p/dy Tel: spacious. All utilities incld. Fox Hill: 1bed apt. fridge Tel: 393-3189/424-0837 Victoria Gdns: multi- Tel: 337-5007/433-1744a sales clerk experienced Live-in maid, Mature, 325-6505/427-5011 Must see to appreciate stove ac blinds fans & Off Wulff Rd: 2bed family lot 7,600sqft Johnson Rd: fourplexm a k i n g Va l e n t i n e honest & industrious. Room: Christian $850p/m Tel: 364- cooking gas free for first a p t . Wa t e r i n c l d . $79,000 Tel: 432-5670 lot 10,000sqft $195,000baskets. Must be creative Also to care for preferred No Kids! 4422/557-1142/436-75555 year $625p/m Tel: 427-0363 $650p/m Tel: 395-2802 Pine Yard Rd: lot 5,652sqft Tel: 677-5317/428-7185Tel: 323-3345/356-8265 kids Tel: 427-6797 $150p/m Tel: 431-9442 1bed efficiency: fully Room: stove & Carmichael Rd: $69,000 Tel: 359-2112 Coral Vista: lot 80x100.9 43 Coral Hghs: 3bed f u r n . Wa t e r & c a b l e fridge Tel: 465-3535 1 b e d a p t . Wa t e r Exuma, Bahama Sound, & 65x161.43x65x159.93 2½baths, b/bars fridge incld. $500p/m Tel: St. Vincent Rd: 1bed apt. light cable fridge & adjoining lots 80x125ea $60,000ea. 2–Standard shift drivers Lady seek work stove washer & dryer. 436-7792/455-7816 Semi-furn. Water & ac stove Tel: 361-7527 Tel: 601-4701/429-4922 needed for small Ice- in research, data $2,200p/m. Room w/bath, Off Carmichael Rd: incld. quiet area $650p/m Off Charles Saunders Grantana Sub: tri-plex, cream van. Male/ entry projects & or utilities incld. $500p/m 1bed apt. Water light Tel: 448-0420/466-1684 Hywy: 2 bed apt. Water 2-2bed 1bed 1½bath Mackey St: commercialfemale Tel: 457-4276 transcriptions Tel: Tel: 552-2284/601-3011 cable fridge & stove Grantana Sub: 2bed incld. Enclosed yard & suite, spacious semi- lot $900,000 & beachSemi-skilled electrician 356-0816/426-2060 Coral Hghs: 1bed apt. incld. $650p/m Tel: & 1bed 1½bath suite, wash room &775p/m fur n. Washers ac c/ front property longneeded. Must have Maid seek work $60p/ Fridge stove washer 466-8800/428-4744 spacious semi-furn. Tel: 395-1307/394-8053 fans & security screens. island $170,000Police Record Tel: dy Tel: 463-3378/677-8974 & dryer incd. Secure Room: utilities appliances incld. Washer Francis Ave: 1 bed Appraisal $357,000 Tel: 421-7235/395-4852341-4855/3760220 Lady seek work as yard $675p/m Tel: 362- incld. Females only, ac c/fan furn. Tel: 454-4095 apt. Water light cable Negotiable Tel: 392- Exuma: lot for2 Female dancers accounts clerk accounts 2421/356-2092/436-7763 need reference Off Carmichael: 1bed Internet stove & b/bars 2146/359-4570/428-1879 L ease 8,414sqf t Tel:Tel: 432-0397 invoicing or post contract Victoria Gdns: 1bed $575p/m Tel: 456-4449 apt. Water light blinds $600p/m Tel: 324-0328 Off Bellot Rd: lot 456-4295/396-4160Gardener/Handyman or help with post & mails a p t . Wa t e r i n c l d . Room: $75/$100p/ & curtains $750p/m Efficiency: $160p/wk 8,645sqf t. Tel: 361- Split level : 2 bedneeded to care for property at Post office Tel: 468-6895 $650p/m Tel: 436-2569 wk Tel: 364-2174 Tel: 676-5799/443-1414 Tel: 394-5636/456-0681 3265/341-2722 home w/efficiency.Fire Trail. Tel:361-1166 Lady seek work Bellot Rd: 3bed 2bath St Albans Dr: 2bed Carmichael Rd: 2 bed apt. Kitchen: inside busy Bernard Rd: 2 lots Both occupied $145,000Sales person needed. Must as Graphic Artist. Is apt. Water washer b/bars 2½bath town house, Water incld. Ac & b/bars bar $500p/m fully furn. 9,737sqft & 10,754sq negotiable Tel: 456-8262be energetic industrious certified, Photoshop & ac incld. Quiet area water incld. C/fan & ac’s $700p/m & Gun Hill: 1bed All utilities incld. & $95,000ea Tel: 326- Coral Hbr : lot 70x100honest & mature. Indesign & illustrator $1,200p/m Tel: 463-6615 $1,200p/m Tel: 556-9145 apt. $500p/m Tel: 394-7519 breakfast booth Tel: 7773/341-0581 $98,000 Tel: 448-9629Experience in make-up & Tel: 677-5875/447-1901 Exuma, Curtis: 1bed Booths: barber, nail Efficiency: fully furn. 601-3011/552-2284 Pear Dale: Stuccoeyelash application  Email: maxsale242@ apt. Semi-furn.$525p/m tech & beauticians. Busy Water light cable ac b/ 3bed 2bath home: house & duplex 2bed hotmail.com Tell: 322-8204/392-3887 location Tel: 698-4610 bars incld. & enclosed utility room $1,200p/m apts. Lot 7,500sqftElectricians needed, must Older lady seek days East St S: shop opp John yard $675p/m Tel: 552-2509 Tel: 601-0912/434-4700 $160,000 negotiablehave 4yrs+ experience work as baby sitter or care Chea, alarm system & Carmichael Rd: lot Golden Isles Rd: Tel: 225-2119/423-5676& basic hand tools. of elderly Tel: 804-4411 ac incld. $700p/m Tel: 70x100 $1,200p/m room, single person Carmichael Rd: house &Tel: 557-5706 8am-4pm Lady seek work doing 392-0173/455-1534 Tel: 698-2287/431-5245 only! $100p/wk lot Tel: 467-4114/359-4891Lady to work at hotdog manicures & pedicures Beauty Salon: with 2bed 2½bath Condo: Tel: 425-7311 text Mores Is: 2 acresstand. Must be reliable Natural nails & Tammy booths Tel: 432-3575  powder room Tel: Tel: 325-8301& honest Tel: 525-6288 Taylor Tel: 426-8452  432-3575 Dishwasher, kitchen Young lady seek work Wedding Shop: steward, pastry/baker live-in Tel: 395-5189 Tel: 456-6571assistant Free training Lady seek workTel: 446-9219/803- Tel: 454-03616300 Whatsapp Lady seek work Mondays & Thursdays Tel: 426-8935