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CANCER SURVIVOR WEDDING Pages 14 &15
Snap it up! Sapodilla’s fine dining ‘Lobster Fest’ Food, pages 8 & 9
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Rebuilding after the storm
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weeping through the Adventure Learning Centre and Camp two weeks ago, Hurricane Matthew left behind significant damage at the Christian educational facility. While the team at ALCC started with clean-up efforts as soon as possible – assisted by members of the Calvary Chapel from Fort Lauderdale – there is still a lot of work to be done before programmes at the facility can resume. Buildings at both the centre and camp sustained some roof damage and other minor to moderate damage, cabinets in the kitchen and Nature Centre were damaged by water, uprooted trees damaged underground utilities and the new boardwalk in the wetlands is gone, and there are many downed trees and fences. “Although the amount of work ahead of us may be daunting, we are praising God for no loss of life and that we are already receiving a few calls from people asking how they can help with the relief effort,” said the Seeley family, missionaries with the ALCC. The facility is now asking for donations from the public, or for persons to simply come out and lend a hand. The ministry will not be bringing in funds while the ALCC is not operating. Repairs and replacement of damaged or destroyed items will be costly. The boardwalk alone cost over $30,000 (it was just replaced in 2014), the family said. Normal everyday expenses continue to accumulate: Bahamian staff salaries, animal care, animal feed, utilities, increased costs of goods and services due to shortages and supply interruptions and lack of refrigeration. “Some needs are not noticeable now but may become evident as time passes,” the Seeleys said.
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Inside Weekend Interview
4-5 Cara Hunt talks to new Junior Minister of Youth Charles Hamilton Jr about his hopes for young Bahamians
Culture 7 International Culture, Wine and Food Festival kicks off tomorrow
Food 8 - 9 A grandiose dining experience at Sapodilla
Art
10 - 11 The drug lord legacy told through paintings
Fashion 12 - 13 The ‘yeas and nays’ of Fall trends
Weddings 14 - 15 Cancer survivor has wedding of her dreams
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My perfect Bahamian weekend Katherine Beneby Communications specialist Q: Saturday breakfast or Sunday lunch? “Saturday breakfast. Good ole chicken souse always makes me happy. I also have fond memories growing up having Saturday breakfast with my Dad.” Q: Wine, Kalik, rum or cocktail? “Neither. Non-alcoholic piña colada is my favourite.” Q: Beach or sofa? “Beach. Definitely one of my spots to clear my head and reflect.” Q: What could you not do without? “Jesus Christ. He is my strength and guide daily. I really can’t imagine life without Him.” Q: Weekend away: where would you go? “Anywhere I haven’t been before. I’m all about exploring new places, whether domestically or abroad.”
The hits and misses of the red carpet
Things 2 Do this weekend
Music 17 - 18
Friday
Alternative rock band Foreign Sounds debuts EP, plus Bahamian singer Shaton finds international chart success
Film 19 Tom Cruise’s “Jack Reacher” sequel reviewed
• ‘Queen of Dance 2.0’ Kevvanna’s Paint & Glow Birthday Bash
Time: 9pm - 2am Venue: Sharkeez
Literary Lives 22 - 24
Enjoy live performances by Sammi Starr, TonAsh, Charisa Smith, Rik Carey, Anja Bowe, and Gary Francis, with music by Epic Forealz. There will be body paint models, a photo booth, free glow sticks and of course a performance by the birthday girl herself. Admission is $10.
Author Matthew Hart asks: Is gold losing its glitter?
Saturday
Society 20 -21 Inner Wheel of East Nassau displays the power of pink
Forgotten Facts 25 Paul Aranha on cemeteries, archives and tracing family roots
Puzzles 26 Animals 27 An award-winning rescue story, plus Pet of the Week
Gardening 28 Jack Hardy highlights minority veggies
Cover photo | Shawn Hanna
• International Culture, Wine and Food Festival
Time: 10am - 6pm Venue: Botanical Gardens
Celebrate 21 years of the International Culture, Wine and Food Festival with more than 100 vendors offering cuisine from countries around the world. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children.
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• The Tears Foundation Candle Light Vigil
Time: 6pm Venue: Saunders Beach
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and the Tears Foundation is inviting all those who have suffered a loss to come out and find support during this special event. It will be an opportunity for bereaved parents to connect and light a candle to honour their lost children. Materials will be provided for persons to decorate balloons to be released. The event is free. Please RSVP at Bahamasproject@thetearsfoundation. org. • Gear 3 Yah Wan Speed Teen Dance Time: 6pm - midnight Venue: Fort Charlotte Get ready for the Gear 3 Yah Wan Speed Teen Dance featuring DJ Clive, with music by DJ Ovadose, DJ Melody and others. Tickets are $15 in advance and are available at Bahama Ink and Exquisite Cutz. • No Brakes
Time: 9pm Venue: End Zone Sporting Lounge.
YBE Promotions presents “No Brakes” featuring special guest DJ
C LIVE “Mr. Gear 3”, and music by Unruly DJs and DJ Extra Large. Admission is $10 before 11pm and $20 after.
Sunday • Mud Run 242 – Walking Rags
Time: 6pm Venue: Clifton Heritage Park/ Jaws Beach. Get in the Halloween spirit with Mud Run 242 – Walking Rags. Registration starts a 6am; the race at 7am. Registration fee is $45 for adults and $30 for kids. Tickets can be purchased Club One Fitness Centre. • International Culture, Wine and Food Festival
Time: 10am - 6pm Venue: Botanical Gardens
Celebrate 21 years of the International Culture, Wine and Food Festival with more than 100 vendors offering cuisine from countries around the world. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. SEE PAGE 7
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interview He’s only 14, but Charles Hamilton Jr already has several major achievements under his belt, including winning the Bahamas National Spelling Bee. Now, as the new Junior Minister of Youth, he tells Cara Hunt how he hopes to encourage his peers to not settle for mediocrity and instead focus on reshaping the country in the future.
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tenth grade student at St Anne’s High School, Charles Hamilton Jr was recently appointed the Junior Minister of Youth, a position he will hold as part of October’s National Youth Month observances. The 14-year-old’s duties will include shadowing his Cabinet counterpart, Dr Daniel Johnson, and giving speeches at youth events. And while he is a straight A student, Charles said he is definitely not a nerd. “If I could describe myself in one word it would be ‘whimsical’,” he said. “I don’t like to be over-serious about things. I like things to be easy and relaxed.” “Relaxed and easy” may not be the words that immediately spring to mind when describing a young man who is the Bahamas National Spelling Bee Champion 2015 and a musician who plays both the guitar and the piano, but as Charles said, “I know how to be disciplined when I need to be; you have to hold your education in high esteem.” It also helps to have intelligent parents, according to the teenager. “I read somewhere that 60 per cent of intelligence comes from your parents, so I have to say my parents are fairly intellectual,” he said. Charles also has the capacity to memorise information easily, a skill he was able to prefect so that he could represent the Bahamas at the 2015 Scripps Spelling Bee in Maryland. During the competition, he made international news by jokingly asking the judges to give him an “easy” word. He then went on to spell both “umlaut” and “Wensleydale” correctly, but gave the wrong answer
“There are a lot of intelligent youth in the country. I believe the positive outweighs the negative. They are willing and able to make a change, but they have to be given that opportunity to make the changes.”
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for the meaning of “desuetude” in the vocabulary test portion of the competition. “The Spelling Bee gave me the chance to meet a lot of the officials in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, including Minister Johnson and the Director of Youth K Darron Turnquest,” he said. “So I caught their interest in those events and at the end of this September I was offered the Junior Minister position.” Charles said he is excited to be given this opportunity and hopes that during his tenure he can encourage the nation’s youth. “The youth are facing a multitude of challenges,” he said. “I think one of the biggest challenges is that they are overexposed through social media with all the devices that they have. Don’t get me wrong, I love all of those things and I use them and I am not against them, but they have the potential to be misused and that can cause problems.” Another challenge facing young Bahamians is what Charles describes as the breakdown of the family and community structure. “I am not saying that we should expect to live in a utopian society where none of the problems like crime etcetera exist, and it won’t be a quick fix, but the issues need to be addressed,” he said. Charles said in his opinion, lot of young people have also become jaded. “They see that the government and the country are in chaos and turmoil and that is why you see so many young peo-
Charles Hamilton Jr at the 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Maryland. ple who leave the country for higher education decide that they want to stay away and not come back home. They feel that there are lack of opportunities in the country,” he said. However, Charles said part of his mandate as Junior Minister of Youth will be to encourage more of his peers to consider the role they can play in nation-building. “I definitely intend to come back when I finish college. I take affairs of state very seriously. There are a lot of intelligent youth in the country. I believe the positive outweighs the negative. They are willing and able to make a change, but they have to be given that opportunity to make the changes,” he said. Charles admits that there are some young people who are not living up to
their potential, but he hopes he can encourage them to work harder to achieve more. Addressing the national D grade point average, Charles said in some cases it is a matter of students performing well below their capabilities. “I don’t think that they are incapable of not doing it or not smart enough, but I do believe that we as a society have been given the luxury of laziness. So there are ‘A’ and ‘B’ students doing ‘D’ work, and I would encourage them to inspire their own selves to break that mould,” he said. And he noted that students who grow up in home environments that do not encourage excellence are likely to fall into this category. Being in the kind of environment that
“I don’t think that they are incapable of not doing it or not smart enough, but I do believe that we as a society have been given the luxury of laziness. So there are ‘A’ and ‘B’ students doing ‘D’ work, and I would encourage them to inspire their own selves to break that mould.”
fosters education is vital, he said, adding that this is why he appreciates being a student at St Anne’s High School. “I have been at St Anne’s since grade one and I can say that the teachers and the staff have always been supportive of their students, encouraging us to do our endeavour best,” he said. His favourite subject, he added, is English literature. “I love the liberal arts. I find it so much more appealing than the straightforward, boring logic of math and the lack of creativity which is found in the sciences,” he explained. Looking towards his own future, Charles said he is interested in a career in criminal law. “I think it is a very interesting field where I wouldn’t get bored and I would be able to apply my passion for talking and writing,” he said.
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culture International Culture, Wine and Food Festival goes ahead despite Hurricane Matthew By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter acadet@tribunemedia.net
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omorrow’s opening of the International Culture, Wine and Food Festival officially kicks off the festival season
for 2016. Held once again at the Botanical Gardens, the two-day event celebrates 21 years of nations around the world coming together all in the name of food. The festival has seen attendance numbers of up to 30,000 in recent years, and organisers are hoping this year’s instalment will be just as successful in terms of turnout. “This festival is bringing together what we already have within the Bahamas into one family. It is held during this time of the year because it celebrates United Nations Day, which falls toward the end of October. It is our 21st birthday,” said Sheila Bethel, festival marketing director. Following Hurricane Matthew, Ms Bethel said the festival team made calls to ascertain whether the vendors from the different countries were still able to participate, and it appears that most will be able to do so. “With all that is going on due to the horrible hurricane it is going to be a wonderful break and somewhere to go and relax and enjoy. It is also a lot of last-minute work we have to do and we are scrambling to get things done, but everyone needs to know that it is all going to be there – all of their favourite dishes from the Bahamas, Jamaica, Greece, Haiti and more. Come and get your roti from Trinidad and your codfish and ackee from Jamaica,” said Ms Bethel. There will also be few new additions to the festival this year, said Ms Bethel. For example, the new Beer Garden will offer patrons a place where they can sit and enjoy a cold beer and chat with friends. Highlights will also include a concert tomorrow night across two stages. The concert, scheduled from 6pm to 8pm, will feature the popular Bahamian band Visage as well as the Jazz Trio. “This has been a lot of work hosting for all these years, but it has turned out
Scenes from last year’s festival
“With all that is going on due to the horrible hurricane it is going to be a wonderful break and somewhere to go and relax and enjoy.” to be the biggest and the best festival in the Bahamas. I think it is not just coming in and trying the food and the drinks, the thing we are most proud of is the fact that it brings together everyone
and it is complete cross section. It is not just one particular demographic. You will see people from the east and west end, the north and south. Whole families come together because we always have the amusement for the kids as well. It keeps everyone happy,” said Ms Bethel. As the exclusive bank of the festival, BOB - Bank of the Bahamas will once again provide a cashless environment. “We have an excited team of more than 80 employees working the festival this weekend representing all levels of staff,” said Dominique Thompson, marketing manager at BOB. “Our enthusiasm level is high and we are looking forward to providing excellent service and ensuring an efficient cashless system for the event,” she said. Thanks to BOB’s contribution to the festival, well over 100 vendors from countries around the world will
be able to transact business securely without having to worry about keeping large amounts of cash on hand. BOB’s Junkanoo festival dollars are the sole currency for the festival and these can only be obtained at BOB banks on the festival grounds. This year’s cultural festival will feature culinary delights from countries like Italy, Greece, Ethiopia, Mexico, India, China and Egypt, with the Philippines as this year’s spotlight country. For the first time this year, the Bahamas section will have its own stage and a new position on the North Lawn and festival-goers will also experience expanded Caribbean participation, and other refreshing new features, according to Ms Bethel.
•Gates are set to open at 10am. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for kids on both days.
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A grandiose dining experience Sapodilla celebrates ‘October Lobster Fest’ By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Writer acadet@tribunemedia.net
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ith the objective of adding to the country’s tourism product in a meaningful way, Sapodilla strives to evoke a fine dining experience reminiscent more elegant times. The West Bay Street restaurant aims to recreate this grandeur of yesteryear with multiple settings where guests can enjoy the best in local high-end cuisine, exceptional service and special events. For the month of October, for example, Sapodilla is celebrating its “Lobster Fest”. The Sapodilla property did not start out as a restaurant. In fact, it was originally designed as the home of Bamboo Shack founder Elaine Williams-Pinder. The president and CEO of the GILGAN Holdings Group transformed what used to be her house into a restaurant. Where guests now hear the soothing sounds of a piano and bass player while waiting in the champagne lounge to be seated, Mrs Williams-Pinder used to have her kitchen and living room area. Where persons now sit and enjoy options from the dinner menu is where the outdoor deck once was. After building the new residence,
Mrs Williams-Pinder said she decided that instead of renting out the property, she wanted to make a contribution to the tourism industry by transforming it into a restaurant. “I heard Prime Minister (Perry) Christie speak in Exuma a few years ago, encouraging Bahamians to expand and do their part to grow the tourism product. I thought, the grounds are simply beautiful. I thought that I could not keep all of this beauty to myself. With our fast food and casual dining restaurants, I saw this as an opportunity to contribute to the growth of
our number one industry by creating a wonderful experience through food, music, lush gardens, exceptional service and a wonderful atmosphere,” said Mrs Williams-Pinder. Giles Wells, concierge at Sapodilla, said what persons are getting at Sapodilla is a labour of love. “Sapodilla is basically a ‘wow’ experience. As you drive in you see the detail as it relates to the landscaping, and on the inside there is exquisite detail, no expense was spared,” he said. Mr Wells told Tribune Weekend the objective is to give guests an opulent
experience when it comes both to the décor and the service. “Sapodilla represents a resurgence of what fine dining used to be probably 30 years ago. There is live music every night, Mario Lord on percussion, Maitlyn Thompson on guitar and two piano players, Leo Jones and Trent Davis. Each of them have their own respective talents,” said Mr Wells. Gandhi Pinder, vice president of marketing and public relations for GILGAN Holdings – which includes the Sapodilla estate, Bamboo Shack and Frankie Gone Bananas – said she
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“Sapodilla is basically a ‘wow’ experience... (it) represents a resurgence of what fine dining used to be probably 30 years ago.” feels blessed to report to work each day surrounded by tropical wetlands, picturesque gardens and an amazing team dedicated to making people smile. She said they all love to create interesting dishes, concepts and signature events that allow people to make beautiful memories. “I have the best job in the world. We continue to receive rave reviews on TripAdvisor and from those that visit the restaurant and property; happy brides and couples, as well as mentions and tags on social media,” she said. Sapodilla was also named Best New Restaurant in the Caribbean 2014 by The Caribbean Journal, and Ms Pinder said this was because of the vision of their CEO and their team of chefs led by Executive Chef Edwin Johnson, as well as their waiters, hostesses and everyone who plays a role in the success of the restaurant. Chef Johnson said it has been a joy to be a part of the GILGAN Group of companies for the last six years. “It was our CEO’s vision to have two levels of a dining experience, of course you have the Bamboo Shack, which is fast food, then there is the casual dining, which is Frankie Gone Bananas, and Sapodilla, the fine dining experience. I was here from the beginning and I am very proud of what came out of the ground,” he said. Chef Johnson also spoke highly of the restaurant’s grounds, where four unique areas can be found, including a garden designed for two guests only that allows couples to enjoy a private dining experience. Chef Johnson said there is also an actual garden at Sapodilla where they grow fresh herbs and vegeta-
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bles for the kitchen. “We try to utilise the garden as much as possible. I also try to support the local farmers, and when I compile my menus I try as much as possible to introduce local products on the menus. This is October and for the past two years we have been doing a very special menu when the lobster season opens to highlight the season. Lobster is a high-end seafood, so we provide a fivecourse meal that you can enjoy and it is very affordable,” he said. The “October Lobster Fest” menu includes options such as a combination of a lobster chowder and blackened shrimp – a dish that features local products like goat pepper and tomato jam. Then there is the calypso salad, sorbet, island lobster and dessert combo. In addition to lobster, Sapodilla also offers its staples like filet of snapper, honey-gingered duck breast, smoked salmon, hearts of palm and crab conch salad, spaghetti puttanesca, and more. “Some of our signature food items include a really nice bread roll. It is a cranberry and walnut roll and we feature our signature butters that we make in-house,” said Chef Johnson. “We have over 40 different types of sorbets that we give as a complimentary just before your entrée.” Meanwhile Tia Young, coordinator of events at Sapodilla, said it brings her great joy to assist in putting together special occasions where guests get to enjoy the cocktails, food and scenery at Sapodilla. “We do have lots of avenues here, and because of the dimensions and dynamics of the property you can transform it any way you like. For example, the Palm Terrace, because it is just a nice big garden. We have had dinner parties and guests have gotten married here,” she said. And Ms Young is already looking towards future events. On October 28, National Chocolate Day, Sapodilla will partner with Bristol Wines and Spirits for an evening of chocolate desserts paired them with various wines and champagnes. Sapodilla’s signature chocolate martini will be available as well. Then, for New Year’s Eve, Ms Young promises a “phenomenal” party with Junkanoo, fireworks and live entertainment.
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The drug lord legacy By DR IAN BETHELL BENNETT
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he drug era has left a lasting legacy, only we overlook it. So much of what we experience socio-culturally today arises out of the serious drug problem that gripped the country through the late 1970s into the 1980s. By the 1990s, many people had lost most of the riches drugs had brought; it was a lavish lifestyle. With that lavishness, though, came a serious hangover, literally and figuratively. We veer away from discussing the kids who were born to drug-addicted parents and born into a country that enjoyed the spoils of the trade. Documentaries, studies and programmes now examine the impact of drug trade and use on societies. The BBC recently aired a programme on drugs and the impact it had on the social fabric. One statement was that the poor paid for the trade, but the rich also carry some of the burden with large addiction and behavioural problems, but basically, in terms of lives lost, the poor suffer most. If one came of age during that period, there were serious skewing of values and identities. If one thing has negatively impacted the way masculinity plays out in society, it is the drug trade/era. It created a seriously flawed image of masculinity that would flow from films such as “Scarface”, but mostly from lived experience here. The image of a man who did not have to work but had millions, could do as he wanted, was lawless and lived beyond anyone else’s dreams was born from these high-placed drug dealers who were seldom caught, while the lower level peddlers were being apprehended regularly or ended up dead. A recent exhibition at the Central Bank Gallery by Matthew Wildgoose opens a discussion on the epidemic that is still having its effect on Bahamian society. The poor have definitely suffered, but suffering is usually invisible and silent. Too many people are apparently enjoying the high life, of little responsibility, respect through fear, and “fame” through violence and braggadocio.
“Two things become obvious through the show: the reality that this is what we expect from our youth and the tragedy that the nation is built on a great deal of this ethos.”
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These personalities have become a part of the landscape of Bahamian life as well as the socially constructed image of normalcy. Jaques Derrida argues that this becomes normalised and so expected. Two generations in, we think of this as natural. This is how men are. Given that many of the personalities were largerthan-life personalities who lived ‘respectable’ lives, according to the street radio and acceptance, they were always rich and wellliked. Wildgoose’s show demonstrates this, but also demonstrates how savagely this takes hold of the youth, especially young men who are built to rule and made to die as their rule ends. Gangs, gang violence, and turf wars also get a start in this era. Though distinct, gangs of youth would often by the very low-level peddlers for the higher ups, they might be runners and take drugs to school where they would be
sold to other students, or sold on to people outside of school. The prison, based on accounts, much like schools, has an industry that relies heavily on drugs. Two things become obvious through the show: the reality that this is what we expect from our youth and the tragedy that the nation is built on a great deal of this ethos. One could say, men, because the images are mostly of men. Men in jail, men strung out, male leaders of the trade, men pointing guns that will shortly kill someone else. Murder is only a very small part of the impact of the killing drug trade. Corruption has been naturalised. Charges are never brought against kings in the drug trade or those close by even when the evidence is caught on camera, much like the shooting of young black males in the United States. The legacy will not leave this country, though we choose not to see its damning impact.
Artwork from Matthew Wildgoose’s the “Good, Bad and Ogly” exhibition at the Central Bank Gallery
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The ‘yeas and nays’ of Fall trends By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net
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urricane Matthew did it’s best to blow us away, but we’re still here. However, we’re undeniably starting to feel the winds of Fall, and even Winter. And it is definitely time for us to look to new exciting trends that come to us from the catwalks of the world for this cooler season. Be it 1980’s glitz, exaggerated shoulders, military-style outerwear, capelets, large floral prints or bright colours, there is sure to be something to catch your eye. When it come to accessories it’s all about the stacked heels, tiny evening bags and oversized chokers. To sum up Fall/Winter 2016/17 fashion season: it is all about grabbing attention. But not everything that made it to the runway was a hit. And there were some styles that would have been better off remaining just an idea in a designer’s head. Let’s take a look!
The nays Shoulder puffs Yep, the dreaded puffed shoulders from the 1980s are back, albeit with a 21st century twist. This is one trend that should have stayed in the past, or at least confine itself to the fashion runways. The exaggerated puffs were spotted on numerous runways for the Fall/Winter 2016 season, and while designers like Gucci, Prada and Saint Laurent are convinced it is a hit, I’m not sold. How about you? Tier upon tier Next to the puffed shoulders this has to be one of the worst trends I have seen
Tiers Giorgio Armani
Tiers Oscar de la Renta
Shoulder puffs Saint Laurent
Shoulder puffs Gucci
Floral prints Erdem on the catwalk in recent times. While tiered skirts can be flirty and feminine, this season’s sartorial creations resemble overambitious wedding cakes, and who wants to look like that? Also, this just might work for some petite ladies, but I highly doubt it will be a hit with those who have a few more curves. Floral prints There are no rules in fashion, but florals in fall is a definite fail in my opinion. Even though designers sought to present the print in a unique way with long maxi A-line dresses, it just isn’t my cup of tea. I’m traditional that way, so I won’t be making room in my wardrobe for any new floral pieces.
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The yeas Trenches and capelets Winter in the tropics is never really winter, and for me that sucks since I can never justify purchasing cute trench coats, vests, blazers, coats or capelets. And I love them! I believe having coats and capelets on hand can easily take an outfit up several notches. If I could wear them year-round, I would. Pretty in pink I am a girly girl, so pink at any time of the year is a go for me. However, to see it emerge so dominant this Fall was still a surprise, not to mention a welcome change from the darker hues we are used to seeing during this season. Fashionistas can expect to see lots of pink, especially in satin, in tops, pants and dresses. Midnight blue Midnight blue has to be the ultimate holiday mainstay. It is so versatile and you can wear any piece of clothing in this colour and it will immediately make you look glamorous and sexy, especially if it’s also velvet. Just imagine a mini velvet mini skirt in dark blue paired with a sheer black top – it automatically encapsulates the spirit of holiday parties with all their glitz, glamour, and lets not forget, fun!
Trenches and capelets Gucci
Pink Chanel
Trenches and capelets Burberry
Midnight blue Zuhair Murad
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Cancer survivor ties the knot in dream wedding By CARA HUNT cbrennen@tribunemedia.net
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fter overcoming years of heartache and battling a DEADLY DISEASE IT WAS lNALLY time for some happiness for Keisha Pinder and Jamaahl Hunt, this year’s recipients of the “Cancer Survivor: Wedding in Paradise”. The pair were recently married in all-expenses-paid fantasy wedding after Keisha’s story of surviving ovarian cancer touched the heart of Tennille Darville, the owner of Five Season’s Bridal. For the past three years, Ms Darville and her team of bridal fairy godmothers have chosen a special couple to receive the wedding of their dreams. She said they see it as a way to give back to those affected by the disease. Cancer is unfortunately a disease Keisha Pinder and Jamaahl Hunt are intimately acquainted with. It claimed the life of both
*AMAAHL S lRST WIFE OF YEARS AND HIS mother, within the span of just a month. And Keisha discovered that she had OVARIAN CANCER AT THE AGE OF FORCING her to have a hysterectomy and ending her hopes of ever carrying a child. "UT /CTOBER WAS A DAY FOR HAPPIER memories to be made, as the couple celebrated their nuptials with family and friends at the British Colonial Hilton. The ceremony featured nautical touches as a nod to Jamaahl who works as a tugboat captain in Freeport, as well as the colour teal, which is the colour used for ovarian cancer awareness. “I must say that this wedding was everything I dreamed of and more,” the blushing bride told Tribune Weekend. “You can’t imagine how much fun it was.” The best part of the wedding, she said, was the exchange of the vows. “I would like to thank Almighty God for allowing me to live and see the wedding of my dreams. My husband and I are starting our life together as a team.
“I would like to thank Almighty God for allowing me to live and see the wedding of my dreams. My husband and I are starting our life together as a team. Once we put God first we will be fine.” /NCE WE PUT 'OD lRST WE WILL BE lNE v she said. The couple were also extremely grateful to everyone who helped make their big day so special, especially Ms Darville “I must say she is one in a million. To go out of her way to help persons like myself to have their dream wedding...I told her to continue to do the work God has blessed her to do,” said Keisha. They also thanked their close family and friends who have stood by them during Keisha’s illness and beyond, particularly her bridal party, whom she described as “the best bridal party ever.” Sponsors included Bahama Fantasies, Colombian Emeralds photographers Clifton Barry and Eboni Robyn, Take a Bite Bahamas Ts artistry, Metamorphosis Beauty, King of Hearts Media, Ozzie Pratt Digital Kafe, EVision Media, KeithJones, Anna Calixte, Lanet Rolle LightSpeedShipping, Evision Media, One Bite Edibles and Deejay Skillz.
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Ava DuVernay Director, Selma
Georgina Chapman Designer, Marchesa
Victoria Justice Actress, Victorious
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Jenna Dewan-Tatum Actress, Supergirl
Karin says: “I get the impression that Ava likes to feel comfortable in her clothes. Nothing wrong with that. And nothing wrong with this pretty salmon coloured outfit. It doesn’t wow me, but it’s appropriate. Her hair and makeup look lovely.’ Cara says: “This looks very much like her Sunday meeting go-to choice. It’s elegant and the colour is nice. It’s the ‘women who lunch’ type dress. Nothing awfully exciting, but pretty enough.”
Karin says: “I don’t know. The netting adds to the impression that she’s some sort of long, skinny insect-like creature. It’s an all right dress, but from the co-founder of Marchesa I expected something a little more stunning and elegant.” Cara says: “This dress is cute. I am thinking that the material looks a lot better in person, and I am guessing that it has amazing texture. You know what, I really like it. It’s just the right side of unusual.”
Karin says: “Sigh, I guess the revival of the choker trend is here to stay...ah well. The emerald green goes well with her dark hair and I like the cute little black bag. Definitely not sold on the rings all over the dress. Must be hella uncomfortable to sit down with them poking you everywhere.” Cara says: “First off, Victoria is getting grown. Secondly, are those rings on her dress? The detailing looks like a cross between fishing tackle and engagement rings. It’s interesting, even with the throwback 90s choker. But hun, you are too young for the grammy purse and pumps.”
Karin says: “This should work, but somehow doesn’t for me. Maybe it’s the 3/4 length of the pants or the too short jacket (did she borrow it from someone?). I love the black and white striped shoes and matching clutch, but girl needed some colour on her face. A bright red or coral lipstick would have done the trick.” Cara says: “I love the crispness of the white power suit, just not sure if I like the length of the pants. It almost looks like they shrunk in the wash or something. It does not suit her. However, the shoes and handbag I love of course.”
Karin says: “Most people envy Jenna her husband, Channing, but I am envious of her sense of style. I love this look. So simple, yet so dramatic with the plain, but sexy white jumpsuit and the black hair. And the whole ensemble looks comfortable to boot! Can’t beat that.” Cara says: “I love this jumpsuit so much! It’s so cute and fun. She get’s to show off her lack of back fat – which you absolutely cannot have in a jumpsuit like this –and gets to look effortlessly sexy and elegant.”
PHOTOS BY JORDAN STRAUSS/INVISION/AP
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music
Bahamas’ Foreign Sound comes of age Alternative rock band set to release debut EP By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter acadet@tribunemedia.net
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fter being continuously asked to release an album by their supporters, the Bahamian alternative rock band Foreign Sound is finally delivering the goods. The band’s members told Tribune Weekend that they are excited to share the good news of an upcoming EP project. While the road to recording the record was a somewhat rocky one, Foreign Sound said they have now completed the production process and are preparing to release their first EP entitled “Come of Age” very soon. “There have been a lot of major setbacks, such as insufficient funding for one, which has made recording a very expensive venture. So we used a lot of the anxiety and letdowns we experienced throughout the years as inspiration for a lot of the songs on the EP,” said band leader Maz Joachin, who is also a comic book artist on the side. He said the title “Come of Age” is meant to reflect their own shortcomings as they transition into adulthood. Some of the songs touch on topics like heartbreak, failure and paranoia – topics the band believes most young people can relate to. “It truly is humbling to be in the same league as some of our favourite Bahamian bands,” said Maz. “So the feeling is bliss to come this far. We just want to continue growing and perfecting our craft.” Foreign Sound consists of four members: William “Will” Braynen, lead guitarist and vocalist; Dominyc “Dom” Rolle, drummer and vocalist; Chairo “The Fox” McPhee, bass guitarist, and
“The other songs on the EP are an amalgamation of love and loss, despair, family and being different – all topics that tie in perfectly with becoming an adult.” Maz, rhythm guitarist and vocalist. For the most part the band focuses on performing original music and occasionally a few covers. Foreign Sound was founded by Maz with the hope of creating unique and inspiring music for the masses. Having been around for five years now, Foreign Sound has a catalogue of 30 original songs which they plan to release at some point. “We’ve performed at numerous spots around town and have garnered a loyal following from various open mic events, in particular the Bistro Underground that led to the creation of our first EP,” said Maz. “The band has been writing a myriad of new songs, focusing on more sophisticated issues and experimenting with new sounds.” Going into detail about the songs on the EP, Maz said the single “Playing With Fire” was the result of a traumatic heartbreak. He said the song basically admits that sometimes persons go against their better judgment, which can lead to dark and lonely places, but in the end it teaches them a valuable lesson. “Another song on the EP titled ‘Fly’ is a bit trickier as it talks about a more serious issue – the feeling of giving up, wanting to walk away from your problems and giving into the darkness,” said Maz. “The song is more or less a cautionary tale. The other songs on the EP are an amalgamation of love and loss, despair, family and being different – all topics that tie in perfectly with becoming an adult.” While there is no official release date, Maz said the launch will definitely take place around mid-November. Fans are asked to stay up-to-date via Facebook. The “Playing with Fire” track has already been released on SoundCloud and is available for listening.
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Bahamian singer charts globally
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s an end-of-year gift to his fans, Bahamian recording artist Shaquille “Shaton” Farrington has released his latest album featuring singles that have already experienced international chart success. Titled “Shaton’s Lyric”, the album features “heartfelt and honest” songs that the singer believes will give listeners a glimpse into who he really is. The album, which is comprised of 10 songs, was released worldwide on various music platforms. Shaton said he is excited about this project because the music dictated the mood and feel for the album. “When I first began writing the album the feel was going to be completely different, and I mean EDM loud pop music, and it’s initial title was ‘Volume Up’, but I didn’t know my feelings would allow otherwise. The songs became their own entity and completely changed the feel of the album. From songs about love with dark undertones to songs about lovers that don’t do what they’re supposed to do in relationships, with a ride the coast feel, the album literally became ‘Shaton’s Lyric’,” the singer said. “So that is what really made the album what it is.” The singles Shaton has released from the album so far have all been reaching international music charts. “From the three official singles that have been released from this album each has made its own moves on charts around the world,” he said. What turned out to be the first single
off the record, the track “Make Me Over”, was a hit after it’s release last summer. The song spent two weeks at number one on LluviaFM in Europe last August. The song was also featured on the popular Apollo Night LA radio show and became the most picked song of the week. It was also named as the ‘Chatworthy Pick of the Week’ on Chattertainment, a blog that has been featured on The Wendy Williams show. “Make Me Over” also officially made me a Top 40 global independent artist charts and peaked at number 29 on the
Upcoming 100 charts for artists on the rise. “The single also got me a feature on HOT 97’s ‘Who’s Next?’, which if you don’t know, they’re a major radio station in New York,” Shaton said. What is now officially the album’s second single, “Rebel 4 Love”, peaked at number 33 on The Weekly Top 40 charts, an urban music chart based in New York, after its release last October. Meanwhile, the track “Highway Driving”, released this February, is still making it’s climb up the charts and is
1. Closer The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey 2. Starboy The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk 3. Heathens twenty one pilots 4. Let Me Love You DJ Snake featuring Justin Bieber 5. 24K Magic Bruno Mars 6. Broccoli D.R.A.M. featuring Lil Yachty 7. Cold Water Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber & MO 8. Treat You Better Shawn Mendes 9. Cheap Thrills Sia featuring Sean Paul 10. Side To Side Ariana Grande featuring Nicki Minaj currently sitting in the top 40 in some European countries. “The album needs to be heard by as many people around the Bahamas and world as possible. So hopefully I can finally get on the radio here at home, because I have never been played as yet. Finding management, everything I’ve done since I came into music, I’ve done on my own just by figuring things out, so an extra mind with connections would be awesome,” he said. Shaton’s new album is available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Tidal and Apple Music. “There’s something on the album for everyone, so go and check it out,” he said. “So far through my friends that have gotten the album peaked at number seven on the iTunes charts, so we’re doing an awesome job so far, so let’s keep it going.”
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film PHOTOS: PARAMOUNT PICTURES AND SKYDANCE PRODUCTIONS VIA AP
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‘Jack Reacher’ sequel not as good as 2012 original JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK RUNNING TIME: 118 MINS
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t’s not the acting or the action that makes “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” inferior to the original 2012 hit. It’s the story. The first film, “Jack Reacher,” established the title character as a brilliant, brutal loner dedicated to justice. He’s a former military officer turned drifter, unfettered by emotional ties, motivated purely by exacting righteousness. What makes an archetypal character like this fun to watch is an unpredictable story, where the audience and protagonist together uncover the mystery. The 2012 film achieved this beautifully, packing action into a compelling thriller that developed the villains as much as the hero. In “Never Go Back,” the bad guys are one-dimensional caricatures and the lone wolf is driven by protecting a teenager whom he insists from the start isn’t his daughter. This leaves the film riding on its action sequences and the charm of its central characters, played by Tom Cruise and Cobie Smulders. And while they’re incredibly appealing, they can’t do more than the story allows. Cruise, who has made himself this generation’s ultimate action star, is perfect as Jack Reacher. He’s steely, strong and almost accidentally handsome. The ageless actor does most of his own stunts and effectively uses his eyes to convey his character’s guarded sensitivity. Smulders, who’s played a small role
Tom Cruise stars as Jack Reacher
Cobie Smulders as Army Major Susan Turner in a scene from, “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back.” in the “Avengers” films, proves herself an action star and leading lady as Susan Turner, an Army major who has taken over Reacher’s post in the military police force. Turner is investigating the murders of two soldiers in Afghanistan when she’s removed from her office and jailed on espionage charges. Reacher comes to her aid, but another official warns him off, taunting him with a pending paternity lawsuit that claims Reacher fathered a now 15-year-old girl. Reacher denies it, but goes after the girl (Danika Yarosh)
anyway. Suddenly, he’ll do anything to protect her. This contrivance undoes the suspension of disbelief. Nothing about Reacher’s character suggests he’s yearning for fatherhood, and yet she becomes his main motivation. “Never Go Back” is based on Lee Child’s 18th Reacher novel. The 2012 film was adapted from a much earlier work in the series, so perhaps Reacher’s desire to be a dad is covered in the volumes in between. The teenager is the pawn in this story
as Reacher and Turner try to uncover corruption high in the military ranks. They find that beyond a cover-up of the soldiers’ murders, crooked officials may be supplying weapons to insurgents in the Middle East. The villain appears to be a white guy in a suit with an American flag pin on his lapel, but he isn’t named and doesn’t speak until the film’s third act. Meanwhile, a trenchcoated heavy (Patrick Heusinger) is tailing Reacher, Turner and the teen. He’s the catalyst for the chases and fight scenes, which director Edward Zwick cuts together so quickly, their grace is hard to appreciate. Still, there are some breathtaking action sequences, including a chase through New Orleans’ French Quarter that sees Reacher scaling wrought-iron balconies above a bustling Halloween parade on Bourbon Street. Smulders handles her share of the action and holds her own with Cruise, which is great to see. Turner may be female, but her character’s depth and strength matches Reacher’s. With Smulders and Yarosh on camera almost as much as Cruise, “Never Go Back” doubles the number of key women from the 2012 film. If only the story was as good. SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer
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society
The power of pink H
urricane Matthew could not stop the members of the Inner Wheel of East Nassau club from painting John Bull’s flagship store pink on Tuesday night. The civic women’s organisation welcomed nearly 200 guests for the fourth annual Pretty in Pink party to raise funds for cancer awareness. The event had to be postponed due to the passage of Hurricane Matthew, but the rescheduled evening was nevertheless a resounding success. “We were very pleased with the turnout considering that it had to be postponed,” said Charlotte Albury of Inner Wheel. “Last year we had a smaller than normally turnout because of Hurricane Joaquin, and with Matthew this year we thought it may be a similar situation, but no one asked for a refund of a ticket and I think that everyone who had tickets before came, so we were very pleased. The downtown John Bull store
closed its doors at 6pm on Tuesday so that patrons could enjoy an evening of pampering, raffles, free champagne and hors d’oeuvres, and of course shopping – all in aid of raising funds for a good cause. Proceeds from the Pretty in Pink party will go directly to assist the Cancer Society of the Bahamas with their ongoing screenings for breast and prostate cancer. In addition to the entrance donation for the event, the majority of the fundraising came from the night’s inhouse raffle. “John Bull graciously donated $5,000 worth of items for the raffle, including a Coach, Kate Spade and Michael Kors bag, a pair of Mikimoto pearl earrings, a Movado watch and a perfume basket,” said Ms Albury.
•Inner Wheel is a global women’s organisation that aims to promote true friendship, to encourage the ideals of personal service, and to foster international understanding.
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Dressed in all shades of pink, guests mixed and mingled at Tuesday’s Pretty in Pink party
“John Bull graciously donated $5,000 worth of items for the raffle”
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literary lives
matthew hart
Is gold losing its glitter? Sir Christopher Ondaatje forces us to re-evaluate an awardwinning author’s history of gold and its position in today’s precarious financial environment.
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atthew Hart is the author of seven books, including the awardwinning “Diamond”. A veteran journalist who has appeared on CNN, 60 Minutes and the National Geographic Channel, his articles have appeared in The Atlantic Monthly, The Times of London and the
Globe and Mail, Toronto. However, it is his recent book, “Gold: The Race for the World’s Most Seductive Metal”, that has forced us to come to grips with the precious metal’s fiercely contested place in the world of money and monetary policy. “I wanted the gold, and I sought it I scrabbled and mucked live a slave. Was it famine or scurvy - I fought it, I hurled my youth into a grave. I wanted the gold and I got it Came out with a fortune last fall Yet somehow life’s not what I thought it, And somehow the gold isn’t all.” Robert W Service, 1898 - The Spell of the Yukon Gold has always had a value to human beings well before it was money. The “Gold of Troy” treasure hoard that was found in Turkey dated back to 2456 to 2000 BC. It was highly valued, owned by the powerful and made into objects of worship. But it had still not become money, although as far back as
“In a single stroke, the US dollar had changed from a drawing right on gold to a paper note whose value would therefore be only a matter of public faith.”
3100 BC, there is evidence of a gold/ silver value ratio in the code of Menes, the founder of the first Egyptian dynasty. It stated that one part of gold is equal to two and one half parts of silver in value. The first use of gold as money occurred around 635 BC, when Lydian merchants produced the first coins. These were simply lumps of a mixture of gold and silver and helped Lydian traders in their wide-ranging trading activities. Croesus was the King of Lydia from 570 to 546 BC and amassed an enormous hoard of gold. Even today, people speak of the wealthy being as “rich as Croesus”. Today, because of the revolutionary act in Lydia around 635 BC, gold money was invented and the story of gold in human affairs became the story of how to manage commerce between countries. With the inflow of gold the continental economy expanded and the cumbersome exchange of coinage led to the introduction of paper money backed by gold or silver. Gold’s place in the economy eventually settled into a system called the gold standard. The
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GOLD 20-stater of Eucratides, the largest gold coin of Antiquity. The coin weighs 169.2 grams, and has a diameter of 58 millimeters. British pound originated, as did the Spanish dollar, and in 1785 the United States adopted a dollar as its currency - based on the Spanish dollar. It also fixed the price of gold at $19.3939 an ounce, and silver at $1.2929. New discoveries changed the scene and the 1848 California Gold Rush outstripped Spain’s production by five times. However, the American Civil War used up almost the entire federal gold stock and the US suspended gold redemptions and issued a paper note - the famous “Greenback” - only to reinstate the gold convertibility in 1879. Matthew Hart questions the fallibility of the gold standard as a guarantee of financial stability because, in practice, it was exactly the opposite. He then sets the stage for gold’s last moment at the centre of monetary life: the Great Depression and the election of Franklin D Roosevelt in 1932, who prohibited the hoarding of gold coin, bullion and certificates. Owners of gold were paid $20.67 an ounce and this, together with European fears of war, increased bullion flow into the US. In 1940 the US Treasury had 21,000 tons or two-thirds of all the world’s gold in its deep storage vaults at Fort Knox. An all-powerful America then organised the Bretton Woods Conference
in 1944, only weeks after the Allies had defeated Germany, and 44 countries agreed that instead of returning to the gold standard they would instead peg their currencies to the US dollar which would be convertible into gold. This enshrined the US dollar as the world’s reserve currency, giving it all the advantages it still enjoys. But in the 1950s, the US share of the world output dropped alarmingly and
Money continued pouring out of the country for the Vietnam War when President Nixon came to office in 1970 and it was obvious that a run on the dollar would mean chaos everywhere. The Bank of England came to the US Treasury and asked for the redemption of $3 billion into gold. The moment of gold’s final days of money had arrived and the decision to suspend the convertibility of the dollar into
“Matthew Hart questions the fallibility of the gold standard as a guarantee of financial stability because, in practice, it was exactly the opposite.” American spending on the Vietnam War caused the US Treasury to be drained of half its gold. Foreigners’ holdings of US debt doubled. Eight countries formed a cartel fixing the gold price at $35 an ounce but inevitably, in March, 1968, the cartel folded. In less than a year the price of gold was $43 an ounce.
gold changed how the world worked forever. In a single stroke, the US dollar had changed from a drawing right on gold to a paper note whose value would therefore be only a matter of public faith. What happened to gold is really what Matthew Hart’s book is all about. It was no longer hard currency but
had become a phantom money of the imagination. There continue to be gold discoveries and exploration, but the introduction of the “Spider” and the mad gold bazaar that followed has revolutionised the history of gold. The “Spider” is an exchange traded fund (ETF), an investment composed of a basket of assets that trades with the ease of trading an ordinary stock. The nickname “Spider” comes from the funds full name, SPDR Gold Shares, and it was created by the World Gold Council. The “Spider” destabilised the gold price in two ways: it made it easy to buy and sell large amounts of bullion, and it contributed to volatility and instability. The “Spider” and other ETFs have marketed gold to the masses and this ominously could, and did, create a bubble. In August, 2011, gold hit a high of $1,917.90 an ounce. A month later it fell and continued to fall to $1,600, and finally to a low of $1051.60 in November, 2015. Hedge funds were responsible for a great part of the sell off because they had to raise cash to cover redemptions or to increase collateral demands. Today gold’s price has recovered to the $1,250 level, reflecting its renewed attractiveness as a safe haven in an
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Matthew Hart’s most recent book takes readers on a journey from the lost empires of the Sahara to today’s frenzied global gold rush.
Continued from page 23 environment of uncertainty and low or negative interest rates. Incredibly the volume of gold coming to market today is more than 1,600 times what it was in the 16th century. In 2011, the total value of mined gold was about $143 billion, yet the value traded in one three month period alone, 11 billion ounces of gold worth $15 trillion, changed hands. In volume terms this figure represented 125 times what the world produced in a year, or twice as much gold as has been mined in all of history. In effect what this means is that gold no longer behaved like any kind of safe haven - it had become just another derivative - lost in a maze of secrecy, deception and manipulation. Now however, given the backdrop of one of the most uncertain macroeconomic, systemic, geopolitical and monetary outlooks that the US and the rest of the world have ever seen, the price of gold may well see higher levels. Sadly, despite the excellence of Matthew Hart’s book, there is no mention of the Klondike Gold Rush which lured 100,000 prospectors to the Klondike region of north western Canada between 1896 and 1899, where only about 30,000 souls survived the cold, epidemics and other hardships of Dawson City. And there is no mention either of the rags to riches story of Harry Oakes, who left medical school and made his way to Alaska at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush before striking the Western Hemisphere’s largest producing mine in Kirkland Lake in Northern Ontario. His brutal murder in the Bahamas in 1943 was never solved. NEXT WEEK: the little-known literary talents of John Lennon explored • Sir Christopher Ondaatje is an adventurer and writer resident in the Bahamas. A Sri Lankan-born Canadian-Englishman, he is the author of several books, including ‘The Power of Paper’ and ‘The Last Colonial’
A GOLD coin of Croesus, King of Lydia (reigned about 560-547 BC)
A part of the “Gold of Troy” treasure found in Turkey dates back to 2456 to 2000 BC.
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forgotten facts
Cemeteries, archives and tracing family roots By PAUL C ARANHA
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ave you ever met someone who says their family tree goes back to 1066, the year William The Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings and became King of England? What that means is that he or she can trace their lineage back that far. Perhaps you can’t trace your lineage that far back, but you might be surprised by what you can find, if you try. Start by asking relatives what they know and writing down all they tell you. It may not be 100 per cent accurate, but it gives you something to work with. Next, visit the Department of Archives, off Mackey Street (behind the Eastern Public Library and the Shirley Street Post Office), where you can research records of births, marriages, deaths, wills and all sorts of other things, including slave manumissions. Take a notebook and several pencils with you and, if you find what you are looking for, write the information down, but also get a copy of the document, so you have concrete proof. I have always found the staff at the Archives to be willingly helpful and they pointed me in the right direction. The Mormon Church has the world’s largest collection of genealogy data and they gave a copy of their Bahamas data (several CDs) to the Archives. This might be a good starting point. Some of the documents may only be viewed if you have permission from the owner (the Anglican Church being one such). Graveyards are another productive source of information, but if you don’t like walking around in the hot sun, you can find the inscriptions on some 4,000 graves in my book ‘In Loving Memory’ and my CDs at the Archives. In 2005, while looking for my family plots, I photographed all of the inscriptions in the Centre Burial Ground (the oldest), the Eastern Cemetery, the Jewish Cemetery (the neatest) and St Matthew’s Church and Churchyard. I assembled all this (photographs and transcribed inscriptions) and computerprinted two bound copies, which I gave
Melissa Maura in Inagua at the grave of Elizabeth Aranha, great-grandmother of Paul C Aranha, in June 2013. one to the Archives. Since then, I photographed the inscriptions in several other cemeteries, transferred the data to CDs and presented those (which include ‘In Loving Memory’) to the Archives. On New Providence, the additional cemeteries are Sacred Heart Churchyard, St Mary’s Churchyard and the Western Cemetery, the Veterans’ Cemetery (Quarry Mission Road) and the Nassau War Cemetery (Maxwell Lane, off Farrington Road). I was able to “do” some of the Out Islands - All Saints’ Church, Mangrove Cay, Andros, two graveyards in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, and St Andrew’s Churchyard, Georgetown, Exuma. I discovered that my great grandmother, Elizabeth, is buried in Inagua and friends of mine were kind enough to look for and find her grave and send me photographs.
The headstone on Elizabeth Aranha’s grave in Inagua.
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Friday, Friday,October October 21, 21, 2016
animals Animal matters Kim Aranha
A winning rescue story
move. I am still in my box, but they are taking me with them! This new place...So quiet, so many smells. So many smiling faces, are they all Angels? They took me in a dark room, but still held me close. Whispered nice things to me and said “All done for now.”
PET OF THE WEEK
PATRICIA VAZQUEZ
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n September 30, the Bahamas Humane Society gave out the Betty Kenning B-Humane Awards to celebrate and recognise those persons and businesses who have helped the BHS and animals of this country above and beyond the normally expected compassion of the human race. This party took place at John Watling’s Distillery and I want to thank the staff and management for once again pulling out all the stops to make it a huge success and help us raise the much needed funds for the BHS to continue to do the work we do. A huge shout-out and thanks to Pepin, Shawn and all the amazing staff there. Apart from the B-Humane Awards there was another very noteworthy award that is given out yearly now – “The Snowy Award”, named after the brave little puppy Snowflake that my son Scott and his fiancée Bianca adopted after saving her parents, and whose life they tried valiantly to save. Alas, she is now the cutest of all the puppy angels spreading love and joy where needed. The Snowy Award is given to the best rescue story that is submitted and accompanied by photographs. Then, a panel of BHS judges reads the accounts. This year, the judges’ decision was unanimous, notwithstanding that the other stories were also heart-warming and compassionate. It is really not surprising that the winner of the Snowy Award 2016 was a person who also won one of the other B-Humane awards – Amanda Lightbourn. Ms Lightbourn won with her wonderful account of Coast’s rescue. I am publishing it in my article today, with Amanda’s permission, because I believe that everybody should read this moving story, written with so much love and compassion. I warn you, if you are anything like me, grab a box of Kleenex before you go any further!
Perfect Potcake? By The Bahamas Humane Society
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ood morning, all! Yes, my name is Potcake, like the breed. And yes, I am a classic potcake. I was rescued from the streets by a lovely person who fed me and brought me in to the Bahamas Humane Society to help me find a permanent home. I’m about four years old and get along well with most other dogs. While a little shy at first, I do
warm up to new people fairly quickly. Just be sure to keep me safe during thunderstorms, please; I really don’t like them. If you’d like to meet me, come to the shelter during adoption hours or call 323-5138 to speak with the adoptions staff. Adoption hours are 11am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm on Saturday. I look forward to meeting you soon!”
• The BHS Thrift Shop has a wide selection of clothing currently available. We have very reasonable prices and are currently running a ‘Bottom Dollar’ sale, so all pants, skirts and shorts are $1. Shop hours are 1pm to 4pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and 10am to 2pm on Saturday. The Thrift Shop is right next door to the BHS shelter in Chippingham.
Coast’s Story By Amanda Lightbourn
My body hurts so bad, my foot it can’t
Somber faces now changed with beaming smiles As I watched him tell my first Angels. Coast will be just fine.” A few broken bones but I will heal in time. They were going to help me! Today would not be my last. My Angels have rescued me, they have saved me! So happy for this little pup, that he would pull through indeed. A light from inside shone so bright, his beautiful soul was not about to leave. Knowing he was so very special, a new home couldn’t be hard to find. After such a hard short life, and quite a few options in mind. The perfect family would be chosen, what a lucky little guy. “The big day is soon here”, they keep saying. With smiles on their faces, but with tears in their eyes. Confused, yes a little. But it will be okay. Your “forever” Mommy will love you even more! So I wait for that big day, to see what they have in store. Can things get any better? Can I be this lucky for sure?
There they were, leaning over my box. Did they come to help me? Did they bring me something to eat? Their voices so soft and gentle. Could these be Angels? Is it my time? Not sure of his injuries, we didn’t want to hurt him anymore, So still in his filthy box, we picked him up. Not expecting the noise we heard filled our hearts with joy. His precious little tail announced happiness even thru his pain. Bam bam! Bam bam! Bam bam! Wagging so fast his frail body moved in sync.
“X-rays first”, said the vet. So we waited. With doubt and sadness in our hearts, fearing the worst. Praying for his little feet, that all would be okay. He now however, sat so brilliant and happy in his little box. What else should do while we wait but to give him a name. “Coast”, had been saving that name for a special rescue. This had to be the one…Coast.
Coast, the subject of the Snowy Award-winning story
So Coast is set to leave on his new journey called life. Miss him? Words can’t explain. But once in his new home, when all is said and done. One life was saved and many were touched. On to save another one!
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gardening Minority veggies Jack Hardy explores vegetables that are not commonly grown in the Bahamas, but which could be valuable additions to the local cuisine
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here are many vegetables that do not fit comfortably into everyday classifications. Others are predominantly used in specialised cuisines. Today we look at some fascinating veggies that many Bahamian gardeners have never grown before. But let us start off with one we use very often. You only have to look at a head of celery to realise it is a swamp plant. Celery loves water and thrives close to ponds. Our climate, however, produces night temperatures that are too high for celery and we cannot grow the plump blanched beauties that come out of California. That said, celery is still worth growing for use in cooking and adding flavour to soups and stews. We have to try and think of celery as a herb instead of a vegetable. Tomatillos are related to tomatoes and are valuable in Mexican cuisine. The plants tend to be spindly and branchy but are tough and take the heat better than most tomato plants. The fruits are produced within husks and tend to be about the size of ping pong balls. The tart taste makes them ideal for specialised salsas. Closely related to tomatillos are ground cherries, also called Cape gooseberries. The plants look very untidy and grow unevenly but once established they produce an abundance of marble-sized yellow fruits within papery husks. The fruits drop when they are ripe and have a fairly intense sweet/ acid flavour that is close to unique and hints at European gooseberry. The fruits are sold, de-husked, as goldenberry and you should be able to find goldenberry
Fennel, which is popular in Europe as a spice and in salads, grows well in Bahamian soil preserves in your local supermarket. If you decide to grow Cape gooseberries, be prepared to be in for the long haul. Once established the plants survive summer and produce throughout the cooler seasons for several years. Another problem is getting them to the kitchen. They taste so good they rarely reach. Many people are into kimchi and like to make their own concoctions. One of the main ingredients is daikon, similar to a large radish. The problem with daikon is that they grow large and need really deep soil. One white variety of daikon is called Alpine and only grows to a depth of six to eight inches. If you have a regular Bahamian garden this is still too large for our average depth of soil and you will be better served by growing your daikon in a plastic bin with drilled drainage holes and a 12-inch depth of potting mix. Soybeans are now a mainstream crop in both Europe and the United States and are sold under the name edamame. In the garden the soybean plants grow to about two feet and bear knobbly pods that all ripen about the same time, which is quite handy. Soybean have little flavour but can be boiled, drained and dusted with wasabi powder as a healthy snacking item. It is with regret I must place English peas into the category of minor vegetable in the Bahamas. Very much a
mainstream veggie in the western world, peas were the first vegetable to be sold in frozen form. Unfortunately many people have never tasted English peas freshly picked from the garden, preferring the convenience of frozen and canned. Plant peas with dried two to three feet branches inserted into the ground for the vines to climb onto. Also, plant more seeds than you think you may need. Shelling and shucking is easier with English peas than most legumes. Save the pods and boil them, then use the stock as the base for a glorious green pea soup. But English peas are at their finest when served simply, simmered in salted water until just cooked, along with boiled baby potatoes (unpeeled, of course) finished in butter, and a rack of lamb chops. Italians love fennel and we should too because it grows very well in the Bahamas. The fennel bulbs have a mild licorice/anise flavour and can be used raw in salads or steamed and sauced. Fennel foliage is handsome and fennel seeds can be sown at the rear of flower beds to provide a rich green backdrop. Harvest the bulbs early while they are tender and make sure you pull up all the roots or you may have a fennel invasion. Parsnips look like white carrots that have completed a body-building course with steroids. Very much a cool weather plant, the parsnips we produce in our subtropical gardens will not have the
intensity of flavour that develops in northern parsnips after an early frost. But they still taste good and are best roasted in the oven to bring out their sweetness. Talking about sweetness, you can grow your own. Stevia is a herb that is incredibly sweet. The leaves can be used fresh or dried and powdered. The fresh leaves can be bruised using a pestle and mortar and mixed with hot water in the ratio of one cup of leaves to four cups of water. Leave the mix for 24 hours before using the liquid as syrup. Finally, a gourmetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delight â&#x20AC;&#x201C; scorzanera. I last grew this fascinating vegetable in Sandy Point, Abaco, where the soil was mere sand and had good depth. Scorzanera looks like a black carrot with leaves resembling a newlyemergent corn plant. Like parsnips, scorzanera loves cool weather and takes at least a month longer than parsnips and carrots to mature. Once the roots are pulled they can be boiled and then run under a tap and the black skin scraped away. And what do you get for all this effort? You get flesh that tastes like oysters, a flavour that is immensely popular among discriminating gourmands who really know and appreciate their vegetables. Join the club.
â&#x20AC;˘ For questions and comment e-mail j.hardy@coralwave.com