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PLANT SALE SATURDAY 3rd FEBRUARY 2024 9:00 A.M TO 1:00 P.M. THE RETREAT VILLAGE ROAD The annual spring plant sale held by the Horticultural Society of the Bahamas will be held at the Bahamas National Trust Retreat on Village Road on 3rd February, 2024 from 9am to 1pm.

This is the largest and most varied plant sale to be held in Nassau each year. Plant lovers come from all over the Bahamas each February just for this sale.

Founded by the late Mrs. Sara Bardelmeier in 1984, the Horticultural Society of the Bahamas (HSB) is home to many gardeners in the Bahamas who are eager to share their knowledge and expertise with you. They will offer a wide variety of plants which will include bromeliads, ferns, orchids, succulents, palms, vegetables and other plants including fruit trees. Prices will be unbelievable…

Starting at $5.00 A wonderful chance to say an early Happy Valentine Day to your loved ones with a beautiful plant that will grow and thrive in your garden

Friday, February 2, 2024

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What to stream this week

By The Associated Press NEW MOVIES TO STREAM — Regardless of whether you think the 1985 charity anthem “We Are the World” is great or not, the making of it is fascinating.

Director Bao Nguyen got access to never-before-seen footage and new interviews with Lionel Richie, Bruce ‘Mr and Mrs Smith’ Springsteen and Cyndi Lauper to help tell the story of how famous — “Curb Your Enthusiasm” musicians, including Michael Jackfans are pretty pretty pretty disapson, Bob Dylan, Diana Ross and pointed because the show begins its Stevie Wonder, got together one final season on Sunday, February night for a marathon recording ses4, on HBO. The irreverent comedy sion. It’ll be on Netflix on Monday. stars Larry David as a fictionalised version of himself who lands in — For those who were curious awkward situations at every turn. about “Dicks: The Musical,” but Recurring favourites Jeff Garlin, not enough to bite the bullet on a Susie Essman, Cheryl Hines, and JB movie ticket, it will be streaming on Smoove will be back.

Max starting Friday, February 2. In an article about the movie out of — A new Disney+ docuseries the Toronto Film Festival, AP Film called “Choir” follows the Detroit Writer Jake Coyle wrote: “It’s lewd, Youth Choir — who first made a ridiculous and surreal.”

— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr splash appearing on “America’s Got Talent” in 2019 — as members audition and prepare to perform at NEW MUSIC TO STREAM Carnegie Hall in New York. All six — Bob Marley & The Wailers, The Clash, Beastie Boys — what episodes drop Wednesday. do these legendary artists have in common? They owe much to Lee — Season four of National Geo“Scratch” Perry, a pioneer of the graphic’s “Genius” anthology series dub music scene celebrated as one focuses on two civil rights legends, of reggae’s founding fathers. Perry the Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr (real name Rainford Hugh Perry) and Malcolm X. “Genius: MLK/X” died in 2021 — but during the delves into each man’s formative pandemic, he worked on new music years, rise to influence and difmaterial, which will be posthufering philosophies. The first two mously released in his final album, episodes drop Thursday on National “King Perry,” out Friday, FebruGeographic. It will also stream on ary 2.— AP Music Writer Maria Disney+.

Sherman NEW SHOWS TO STREAM — The new Amazon Prime Video series “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” is not your 2005 “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.”

Instead, Donald Glover and Maya Erskine star as two stranger spies who meet and are required to marry for their cover. The series was created by Glover and Francesca Sloane, who says she looked to reality TV like “Love is Blind” and “90 Day Fiancé” for inspiration. All eight episodes will be ready to binge on Friday, February 2.

— Don’t worry, “Dateline” hosts, your jobs are safe. For now. Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino of “Jersey Shore” has entered the chat.

He’s hosting “Statute of Limitations,” a new true crime show where everyday people who have committed nonviolent crimes tell their story. What’s more, their statute of limitations has run out so they’re free and clear to talk. The show started streaming on Thursday on platforms including Tubi, YouTube and The Roku Channel.

— Alicia Rancilio

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Nassau’s new murder mystery dinner takes guests back to the Jazz Age

By YOURI KEMP | Tribune Business Reporter | ykemp@tribunemedia.net

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magine going out for dinner and a show and during your meal someone ends up dead, leading to a murder mystery unfolding right in front of your eyes.

Then imagine the actors in the murder mystery asking you to participate in trying to solve the murder; a fun and interactive twist on the traditional “whodunnit” while you enjoy your meal.

This is not just a play for theatre, and certainly more than a regular dinner and a movie.

Last Sunday’s premiere of “Jazzed to Kill”, the interactive murder mystery play produced by Real Laugh Networks and hosted at the Prime One Seafood and Steakhouse, was a big hit.

The night started off as any normal fine dining experience with three-course meal. There was a mix and mingle with the patrons and guests at 5pm while the actors made their last-minute preparations and then at 6pm we were ushered inside of restaurant to take our assigned seats.

As we took our seats and entered the Jazz Age of the 1920s, out of nowhere we heard the melodious voice of one of the cast members serenading guests with an old Etta James tune, “At Last,” as her bandmate strummed along on his guitar. I

THE CAST of “Jazzed to Kill”

promised not to reveal too much about the cast and their parts in the play, so you just have to see it for yourself.

While she was singing, her “husband” walked in the door with two women on his arm and began berating his “wife” in front of her bandmate, which escalated into her bandmate and the two women taking sides in the argument, leading to the husband slapping his wife. Then out of the blue, the husband’s mistress popped up and added to the drama, shouting at the wife in front of everyone while the club owner asked for them to keep it down.

After some banter and arguing back and forth, the restaurant went dark and the husband ended up dead. This is where the real fun started for the guests. Two detectives entered the “club” and began asking questions about what people saw and what they thought about the murder. We were asked to participate in finding out who killed the husband. We also had to help to drag him out of the restaurant as he played dead.

Everyone had their own ideas concerning the killer’s identity and we were all right as there as a

mind-blowing plot twist enfolded when the true culprit was revealed. A good time was had by all.

I can definitely recommend as a must-see if you want to change up your dinner plans and social life.

You don’t have to be worried that it’s a one and done affair, as each dinner offers up a new victim and killer.

“Jazzed to Kill” will continue on until March when Real Laugh Networks will deliver another play of a different genre over dinner.

Rakel Rolle, composer of “Jazzed to Kill”, said the show will run three days a week, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Rehearsals for this unique form of entertainment began last November, leading up to the premiere last Sunday. As the “3-Course Murder” series grows, there may be plans to take it to larger facilities, but the intimacy of the Prime One Seafood and Steakhouse is ideal for the time being.

For more information, check out https://threecoursemurder.com.

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interview

Ilsha McPhee Law is her trade and music is her passion. The latter has allowed her to celebrate her country by winning the Bahamas Independence Secretariat Golden Jubilee Song Competition.

She talks to Felicity Darville about the current resurgence of rake n’ scrape music amongst the younger generations and her new song, which is all about the Bahamian woman.

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rofessional attorney by day, thriving entertainer by night - Ilsha McPhee is redefining herself and living out her dreams.

“There is definitely a juxtaposition in careers where one is often stoic and the other is often energetic,” Ilsha says of both of her careers.

She’s in love with the fact that rake n’ scrape music is becoming the music of choice among the Gen Z and Millennials at local parties all around the Bahamas.

“There has been a shift in Bahamian music, where the rake n’ scrape genre is turning into party music,” Ilsha said.

“I would like to continue to make music that supports this resurgence in culture.”

Ilsha recently won the Bahamas Independence Secretariat Golden Jubilee Song Competition with her patriotic song “Black, Aqua and Gold”.

With a strong voice she belts out: “Bahamas, rise up, put your flags up,” as she calls for Bahamians to come together in unity and love of country.

“The song speaks to a call for Bahamians to rise up from everywhere in the world until the world can recognise our Bahamian culture. I want people to feel a sense of Bahamian pride when listening to the song, and that goes for Bahamians near and far. That was the ultimate goal when I composed it.”

Ilsha claimed the top prize after a lengthy series of deliberations where a panel of judges made up of industry experts fielded nearly 300 song entries. She won a $7,500 cash prize, and other prizes are in the works. They include producing a music video, which Ilsha is looking forward to in order to really show off her creativity and lift Bahamians’ spirits even higher.

Ilsha is the lead singer for the popular Bahamian band Shaad Collie and the VIPs. The band has garnered major popularity both at home and abroad. This highlyrequested band has performed throughout the Bahamas, as well as in Miramar. Florida; Coconut Grove, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia.

As lead singer, Ilsha knows how to turn up any party in true Bahamian style.

She started her career being one half of the dynamic duo Jive. The group’s debut singles “Carnival Time’ and “Rhythms” secured her two top ten positions in the Music Masters Junkanoo Carnival Song Competition 2016.

Ilsha re- entered the Music Masters Junkanoo Carnival Song Competition in 2017, and also secured two top twenty positions with the songs “Gimme Dat” and “Here Again”. She moved on to the finals with the song “Here

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Again”. This placement afforded her the opportunity to perform in a myriad of Family Islands, such as Long Island, Bimini and Andros.

The Independence Song Competition was the sixth song competition Ilsha entered since she became a professional entertainer.

“In fact, last year I entered the Rising Star Song Competition and lost,” she said.

“So, winning the Independence Song Competition came off the heels of that loss. It felt like things came full circle where the final culmination was a win, at long last.

“Winning the competition, while it was without the pomp and circumstance, it confirmed a lot of things for me as an aspiring artist. Mainly, that I am a talented songwriter.”

Her latest project is “Bahamian Woman Good For You” - a song about Bahamian women from the perspective of a Bahamian woman, who can sometimes be overlooked for women of different races and cultures.

Ilsha’s first real performance was in third grade at her school’s assembly. Her music teacher at St Thomas More, Adelia Major, instilled an appreciation of Bahamian culture in her students at an early age, and gave them opportunities to perform in Nassau and the Family Islands.

Her grandmother, former school principal Helen McPhee, asked Ilsha to sing for her family and friends as far back as she can remember.

Because her grandmother was so proud and loved to hear her sing, Ilsha fell in love with performing in front of others.

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art

Three artists explore feeling “nonplussed”

New exhibition opens at Sixty 2 Sixty Art Gallery

By JEFFARAH GIBSON | Tribune Features Writer | jgibson@tribunemedia.net

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HREE local artists have collaborated to create a unique showcase which they hope will make people pause, reflect and arrive at their own interpretations of the work on display.

The “Nonplussed” exhibit opens tonight at the Sixty 2 Sixty Art Gallery and features the work of Justin Moultrie, Javon Nixon and Moses Victor.

The 28 pieces in the show are based on what each artist interprets as embracing the “nonplussed”, a word which the Cambridge Dictionary defines as feeling “perplexed” or “puzzled”, and invites the audience to come up with their own interpretation.

On display are new acrylic and mixed media works by the three artists.

“Drawing inspiration from a piece of art featured in one of my shows I was struck by the title my friend gave it’: ‘Nonplussed’. This, in turn, led me to reflect on my previous work, ‘Conch X Casino’, and the creative journey that brought me to where I am today,” Moses Victor told Tribune Weekend.

Throughout that artistic journey, Moses said he has strived for authenticity and explored the various influences that have shaped his work.

His favourite piece featured in the show is called “At Sixes and Sevens” “This piece is captivating in its depiction of a group of bodies moving toward a definite destination in a unique and unconventional manner,” he explained.

“The figures seem to be falling, jumping, running, and gliding all at once, creating a sense of chaos and energy that is truly mesmerising.”

Moses said his inspiration comes from observing how artists delve deep into their emotions.

“They capture moments of beauty and challenge the norms of convention. As artists, we celebrate the raw beauty of colour, form, and texture, and invite the audience to explore this wonder with us.

Our aim is not only to showcase our work, but also to encourage the audience to interpret it in their own, he said.

Meanwhile Justin Moultrie, a visual artist who has been exploring different mediums and focuses on themes of spirituality as well as nature in his work, is using this exhibit to examine relationships.

“My inspiration for the works in ‘Nonplussed’ was the meaning of the word being to be both surprised and confused. Through that inspiration, my main goal for the works were to experiment and examine my relationships with paint application and subjects I appreciate painting,” he said.

Javon Nixon is excited about sharing his latest artwork with the public. He hopes his pieces are

thought—provoking and inspire to people to reflect.

“When I approach drawing the human figure my goal is to evoke a sense of a nonplussed emotion in the viewer. I intentionally disrupt the conventional representations, introducing unexpected elements and layers of meaning. By challenging traditional expectations in depicting

the human form, I want viewers to feel a certain bewilderment and uncertainty. It’s within this state of nonplussed contemplation that I believe a deeper connection to the artwork and its complexities can be forged,” he said.

June Collie, founder of Sixty 2 Sixty, said she is proud to host the three artists, whose work she believes will spark an intriguing discussion.

“As artists, we create art to explore the infinite possibilities of existence. Our creations are not just messages or narratives; they dive into the depths of our emotions, capture moments of beauty, and challenge the boundaries of convention,” she said.

“Through art, we channel our vulnerability, resilience, and curiosity about the human experience. In this exhibition, we want the audience to dance with the art, resonating with the observer’s unique interpretation, sparking conversations, and forging connections.”

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animals

Over 2,000 cats and dog during OP ‘24 Volunteers from 15 co

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ast week, Operation Potcake ‘24, a Bahamas Humane Society, Baark and Animal Balance alliance group, completed eight days of intense animal clinics to spay and neuter dogs and cats in an effort to reduce the amount of stray and roaming animals on New Providence.

Five clinics were established: Kemp Road, East Street, Farrington Road, Faith Avenue (Carmichael Road) and the Bahamas Humane Shelter.

Over 200 volunteers worked over a period of eight days and a total of 2,253 animals were spayed or neutered.

Some 120 volunteers from 15 different countries joined forces with local volunteers to make this happen.

Many local businesses were strong corporate supporters.

Bahamas Humane Society President Kim Aranha said they can’t think of a better way to kick off the BHS’ 100th anniversary this year.

“It was a lot of work, but worth every minute of it because it will reduce the amount of suffering that unwanted animals go through,” she said.

In a previous ‘Animal Matters’ column she said: “When a tourist comes to the Bahamas, they do not want to see starving, skinny, sick and mangy dogs on the street corners; they find this sight very disturbing, and let me assure you, they judge us very poorly. Many people think that we are an uncaring nation, and frankly I am not sure they are wrong. Of course you have groups like the BHS and Baark, but overall we do not have a good track record. If you don’t like animals you should at least understand the way people will judge us by these pathetic suffering animals.

“Operation Potcake is a simple concept. Over a few years the number of roaming dogs will become totally controllable because there will be less animals being born. No cruelty; just simple birth control.”

ANIMALS awaiting surgery

PRIME Minister Philip Davis and Minister of Agriculture Jomo Campbell show their support

BHS board member and spouse of the Prime Minister, Ann Marie Davis visits the East Street clinic

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DR VAL GRANT, head the Bahamas OP ‘24 medical team, with Dr Pedro Davis

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gardening

Growing broccoli at home

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ood day, gardeners. Did you know that it’s not too late to grow your own broccoli at home?

Whether you choose to grow from seeds or from seedlings, there’s still a bit of time left that you’ll be able to get a successful harvest before the heat kicks in.

Broccoli tends to prefer the cooler weather, and they won’t do too well after the month of May, in our climate.

Seedlings are the most convenient way and they’re ready to plant. For seeds, use peat pots, recyclable, or biodegradable containers and sow two to three seeds per pot, about half an inch deep. When they sprout, thin to one plant per pot.

If you sow them outdoors, you can sow the seeds directly into the garden, about half an inch deep and 3 inches apart, in rows 12 to 24 inches apart.

Thin the seedlings to 12 to 24 inches apart when they are 4 to 5 inches tall.

Choose healthy and sturdy plants that are at least 4 to 6 inches tall and have 4 to 5 true leaves. Avoid plants that are leggy, yellow, or have signs of disease or pests. Broccoli grows best in rich, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic, with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8.

You can test your soil pH with a kit or a meter and adjust it accordingly with lime or sulfur.

I suggest amending your soil with compost, manure, or other organic matter to improve its fertility and texture. Broccoli needs full sun for 6 to 8 hours a day, to produce large and healthy heads.

Choose a spot in your garden that gets plenty of sunlight and has good air circulation. You can also grow broccoli in containers, as long as they are large enough to accommodate the plants and have drainage holes. I’ve grown plenty of them very successfully in 7-gallon pots, or larger with more plants in them.

Use a potting mix that is suitable for vegetables and add some slowrelease fertilizer. Whether you start from seeds or seedlings, you should transplant your broccoli plants when they are at least 4 to 6 inches tall and have 4 to 5 true leaves. The best time to transplant is in the evening or on

a cloudy day, to avoid stressing the plants.

Watering is a help when they’re planted on a hot or sunny day. Dig a hole for each plant, deep enough to cover the root ball and the stem up to the first set of leaves. Water broccoli regularly and deeply, keeping the soil moist but not soggy.

You should also fertilize your broccoli every two to four weeks with a balanced fertilizer if you like using liquid solutions, following the label instructions. You can also mulch your broccoli with pine bark nuggets, locally produced mulch, straw, grass clippings, or other organic material to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and moderate soil temperature.

Broccoli is prone to some pests and diseases, such as cabbage worms, aphids, flea beetles, clubroot, and black rot.

To prevent or control these problems, you can use some organic methods, such as hand picking, insecticidal soap, neem oil, or Bacillus thuringiensis (BT) spray. You can also attract beneficial insects, such as ladybugs and lacewings, by planting flowers and herbs near your broccoli.

You should also rotate your crops and avoid planting broccoli in the same spot for at least three years, according to some folks. We tend to grow them in large pots and reuse the same pots each season. We always amend the existing planting mix with fresh additives before replanting each season. You can harvest your broccoli when the main head is firm and tight, and the flower buds are still closed and green.

Depending on the variety, this can take anywhere from 50 to 90 days after planting. To harvest, cut the stem about 5 to 6 inches below the head, leaving some leaves attached.

You can also harvest the smaller side shoots that form after the main head is cut, for several weeks or until the weather gets too hot.

You should harvest your broccoli in the morning or evening, when the temperature is cooler, and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also

freeze, dry, or pickle your broccoli for longer storage.

Broccoli is a versatile vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked in various ways. You can enjoy it in salads, soups, stir-fried, casseroles, or simply steamed with some butter and lemon. Broccoli is also rich in vitamins, folate, fibre, and antioxidants, making it a healthy and tasty addition to your diet. They’re relatively easy to grow, be sure to harvest before the flowers break open, as that can give the heads a bit of an off taste. As always, I wish you happy gardening.

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music

‘The final knock-out’ - Re-release pays tribute to ‘The Punch’, Ivan Johnson and Samantha Perigord

By ALESHA CADET | Tribune Features Writer | acadet@tribunemedia.net

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ROM the Bahamas to Jamaica and Gambia - Bahamian songwriter and producer Raquel P Forbes has written songs all over the world since he was 12 years old.

This week, Tribune Weekend spoke to her about the re-release and launch of one of her former hits, “The Punch”. Written in 2012, the song has been performed over the years by the late Samantha Perigord, featuring Geno D, who is also the co-writer of the track. “ ‘The Punch’ is such an entertaining piece of work that details the delivery of the rumours and news published in his newspaper - the late Ivan Johnson - which his readers could not get enough of. Its re-release is dedicated to Mr Johnson and the late Samantha Perigord, who delivered remarkable performances alongside Geno D in the recording studio 12 years ago,” said Raquel.

From the single’s cover art to the lyrics, Raquel said the song is truly something special. She believes the spirit of “The Punch” publication is deeply ingrained within the Bahamian community.

“There is a strong sense of longing and a desire for what ‘The Punch’ represented – a source of information, entertainment and up-to-date news.

It was one of the most widely read and influential newspapers in the Bahamas. The song is centered around drama, shock value and humour,” she said.

“It pays tribute to Mr Johnson’s vision, contribution and dedication. Although we no longer have the specific talent and passionate gossip journalism that ‘The Punch’ embodied, I am honoured to speak on behalf of those who still appreciate the legacy of ‘The Punch’ that is no longer with us.”

In light of current events in the country, Raquel believes being able to pay tribute to Ivan Johnson and Samantha Perigord in this way is an honour.

“As of now, there are no plans for a music video. We are simply enjoying the song and reminiscing about what we once had. It allows us to appreciate the talents of our future generations and reminds us of the talents of those who have passed, serving as a reminder not to take anything for granted,” she said.

“We have certainly grown as a community of talented artists, songwriters, and producers. My inspiration comes from everyday life, reading the newspaper and staying informed about what is happening in my country and around the world.

While I appreciate all genres of music, my favourites are local and reggae, dancehall. However, I aim to develop my own unique style and strive for perfection.”

Over the years, Raquel has written and produced songs such as “We Bahamas Strong”, performed by local artist C’nyq, and “We Rake ‘n and Scraping”, co-produced by Ira Storr and performed by C’nyq, which paid tribute to the legendary Ira Storr.

For all those interested, “The Punch” single will be available on all digital platforms as of Thursday, February 8, 2024.

“For those seeking laughter and entertainment, I encourage you to go and purchase a copy. For the older generation familiar with ‘The Punch’, it evokes laughter,” said Raquel.

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literary lives - Grace Jones

A one-of-a-kind ‘nightclubbing’ queen - Part I using LSD and other drugs. She later praised the use of LSD as “a very important part of my emotional growth”.

Sir Christopher Ondaatje writes about the Jamaican singer, songwriter, model and actress. She moved to Syracuse, New York, when she was a teenager. She began her modelling career in New York State, then in Paris, working for fashion houses such as Yves St Laurent and Kenzo, and appearing on the covers of Elle and Vogue. She is known for her distinctive androgynous appearance and bold features.

“The mental growth was good for me.”

- Grace Jones She moved back to New York at eighteen and signed on as a model with Wilhelmina Models.

She moved to Paris in 1970 – when the fashion scene was receptive to Jones’s unusual, androgynous, bold, dark-skinned appearance.

Designers Yves St Laurent, Claude Montana, and Kenzo Takada hired her for runway modelling, and she appeared on the cover of Elle, Vogue, and Stern working with Helmut Newton, Guy Bourdin, and Hans Feurer.

“My Dad’s family were political and he was always a theatrical creature, whereas my Mum is really musical and her father was the touring pianist with Nat King Cole. My family was an explosive mixture of politics, religion and music – no wonder I turned out how I did.”

Jones also modelled for Azzedine Alaia, and was frequently photographed promoting his line.

- Grace Jones Grace Jones was born on May 19, 1948, in Spanish Town, Jamaica, the daughter of Marjorie and Robert W Jones, a local politician and Apostolic clergyman.

The couple already had two children, and would go on to have four more. Robert and Marjorie moved to the East Coast of the United States where Robert worked as an agricultural labourer until a spiritual experience during a suicide attempt inspired him to become a Pentecostal minister.

While they were in the US, they left their children with Marjorie’s mother and her new husband and Jones later noted that she “absolutely hated him”; as a strict disciplinarian he regularly beat the children in his care, representing what Jones described as “serious abuse”.

“My childhood was all about the Bible and beating. We were beaten for any little act of dissent, and hit harder the worse the disobedience. It formed me as a person, my choices, men I have been attracted to … It was a profoundly disciplined, militant upbringing, and so in my own way, I am very militant and disciplined. Even if that sometimes means being militantly naughty, and disciplined in the arts of subversion.”

- Grace Jones

She was raised into the family’s Pentecostal faith, having to take part in prayer meetings and Bible reading every night. She initially attended the Pentecostal All Saints School, before being sent to a nearby public school. As a child, Jones was shy and had only one school friend. She was teased by classmates for her “skinny frame”, but she excelled at sports.

Marjorie and Robert eventually brought their children – including Grace – to live with them in the US, and where they had settled in Lyncourt, Salina, New York, near Syracuse – and where her father had established his own ministry, the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, in 1956. Jones continued her schooling and, after graduating, enrolled at Onondaga Community College, majoring in Spanish.

Jones began to rebel against her parents and their religion; she began wearing make-up, drinking alcohol, and visiting gay clubs with her brother.

At college she also took a theatre class, with her dance teacher convincing her to join him on a summer stock tour in Philadelphia.

She decided to stay there, immersing herself in the counterculture of the 1960s by living in hippie communes, earning money as a go-go dancer, and

While in Paris, she shared an appartment with Jerry Hall and Jessica Lange. Hall and Jones frequented Le Sept, one of Paris’s most popular gay clubs of the 1970s and 1980s, and socialised with Giorgio Armani and Karl Lagerfeld. In 1973 Jones appeared on the cover of Billy Paul’s 1970 Ebony Woman.

“Music had its own depths, and I let it take me where it takes me, even if it means stripping all my clothes off.”

- Grace Jones Jones was signed by Island Records, who put her in the studio with disco record producer Tom Moulton, who worked out of Sigma Sound Studios in Philadelphia.

Portfolio was released in 1977 and featured three songs from Broadway musicals: “Send in the Clowns” (Stephen Sondheim), “What I Did for Love” (from A Chorus Line), and “Tomorrow” from Annie. The second side included a sevenminute reinterpretation of Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose”, followed by two new recordings co-written

by Jones, “Sorry” and “That’s the Trouble”. The side ended with “I Need a Man”, Jones’s first club hit.

In 1978, Jones made Fame, also recorded at Sigma Sound Studios, and which featured another reinterpretation of “Autumn Leaves” by Jacque Prévert. Fame was a hit album and reached Top 10 on both the US Hot Dance Club Play and Canadian Dance/Urban charts. The album was

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re-released on compact disc in the early 1990s, but soon went out of print. In 2011 it was released on Gold Legion. Jones’s live shows were highly sexualised and flamboyant, leading her to be called “Queen of the Gay Discos”.

Muse was the last of Jones’s disco albums, featuring a re-recorded version of “I’ll find My Way to You”. Jones also recorded a song “Again and Again” featured in the Italian film Colt 38 Special Squad.

“I just go with the flow, I follow the Yellow Brick Road. I don’t know where it’s going to lead me, but I follow it.”

- Grace Jones Jones transitioned into new wave music with the 1980 release of Warm Leatherette.

The album included the covers of songs by The Normal, The Pretenders, Roxy Music, Smokey Robinson, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Jacques Higelin.

The album included one song co-written by Jones, “A Rolling Stone”. By 1981 she had begun collaborating with photographer Jean-Paul Goude, with whom she had a relationship. They had a son, Paulo, in 1979.

The 1981, release of Nightclubbing included Jones’s songs by Flash and the Pan (“Walking in the Rain”), Bill Withers (“Use Me”), Iggy Pop/ David Bowie (“Nightclubbing”) and Astor Piazzola (“I’ve Seen That Face Before”). “I’ve Done It Again” was written by Marianne Faithful. The album entered the Top 5 in four countries and became Jones’s highest ranking record on the US Billboard mainstream albums and R&B charts.

Nightclubbing claimed the No 1 slot on NME’s Album of the Year list. It is now considered to be her best studio album.

Having already recorded two reggae-orientated albums under the production of Compass Point All Stars, Jones came to Nassau, Bahamas, in 1982 and recorded Living My Life. It was the final contribution to the Compass Point trilogy, with only one cover “The Apple Stretching”. “Nipple to the Bottle” co-written with Sly Dunbar, and apart from “My Jamaican Guy”, the other tracks were collaborations with Barry Reynolds.

Jones’s three albums under the production of the Compass Point All Stars resulted in Jones’s One Man Show, in which she performed tracks from the albums Portfolio, Warm Leatherette, Nightclubbing (“Feel Up”, “Demolition Man”, “Pull Up to the Bumper”, and “I’ve Seen That Face Before”). A video version, filmed live in London and New York, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Long-Form Music Video the following year.

After the release of Living My Life, Jones took on the role of Zula the Amazonian in Conan the Destroyer (1989), and was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. In 1985 Jones starred as May Day in the 14th James Bond film A View to Kill, for which she was also nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. That year Jones posed nude for Playboy.

“To be honest, my life is not really as way-out and myth-loaded as people like to portray it.”

- Grace Jones After Jones’s success as a mainstream actress, she returned to the studio to work on Slave to the Rhythm, the last of her recordings for Island.

All eight tracks on the album featured excerpts from a conversation with Jones, speaking about the many aspects of her life. The album was successful in German-speaking countries and in the Netherlands, where it achieved Top 10 placings. It reached number 12 on the UK Albums Chart in November 1985 and became the second-highest ranking album released by Jones. She earned an MTV Video Music Award nomination for the title track’s music video.

After her success with Slave to the Rhythm.

Island released Island Life, Jones’s first compilation – which charted in the UK, New Zealand, and the United States. The artwork on the cover was another Jones/Goude collaboration featuring Jones’s body in a montage of separate images following Goude’s ideas on creating credible illusions with his cut-and-paint technique. The body position is anatomically impossible. The artwork, called “N*gger Arabesque” was originally published in New York magazine in 1978 and was used as a backdrop for the music video of Jones’s hit single “La Vie En Rose”. The artwork has been described as “one of pop cultures most famous photographs”.

GRACE with her son Paulo, born in 1979

After Slave to the Rhythm and Island Life, Jones started to record under a new contract with Manhattan Records, which resulted in Inside Story – teamed up with music producer Nile Rodgers.

It resulted with heated disputes with Rodgers.

Inside Story made the top 40 in several European countries, and was the last entry to date on US Billboard 200 albums chart. The same year Jones starred as Katrina, an Egyptian queen vampire in the film Vamp. She was awarded a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.

In 1987, Jones appeared in the films Straight to Hell and Mary Lambert’s Siesta. Bulletproof Heart was released in 1989, produced by Chris Stanley, who co-wrote and co-produced most of the songs.

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poetry

Seven-year-old becomes youngest grand champion as Bahamas Poetry Competition returns

By JEFFARAH GIBSON | Tribune Features Writer | jgibson@tribunemedia.net

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FTER a brief hiatus, the Bahamas Poetry Competition is back to fulfil its goal of nurturing the creative ability in youth through writing.

The latest competition began last October and ended on December 10.

Due to financial restraints, only one division of the competition was open this time around - the primary school division.

This division had the challenge of writing on the topic of “The Islands of the Bahamas.”

Weary of fake online poetry competitions that only seek to “extract money from unsuspecting writers”, Bahamian poet Jermaine Rolle launched the competition to give young people an avenue to express themselves as literary artists.

The Bahamas Poetry Competition usually features three divisions – primary, secondary and a young adults division.

The most recent competition saw the participation of primary school students from New Providence, Exuma, Eleuthera, Long Island and Andros.

Students were asked to write a poem about any island or any collection of islands in the Bahamas. The topic was chosen because of the 50th anniversary of Independence.

“I wanted the competitors to focus on the positivity and beauty of the country,” said Jermaine.

“The competition is firstly judged on writing merit. The top ten entries are then selected and those competitors are invited to compose a video presentation of their poem.

The videos are uploaded to Bahamas Poetry Competition’s YouTube channel and judged for the final time to determine the grand champion as well as second and third place winners. However, all of the finalists are rewarded at the awards ceremony.”

Bethany Barr, a seven-year-old honour roll student from Sadie Curtis Primary School, emerged as

the youngest grand champion in the competition. Additionally, she won the top prize for writing.

Jasline Thompson of E P Roberts won second place overall and Mario Gilles won third place overall and second place in writing.

BETHANY BARR, 7, from Sadie Curtis Primary School, emerged as the youngest grand champion in the competition.

JASLINE Thompson of E P Roberts won second place overall

Jermaine said he is happy to bring the event back after its break.

“The competition went on hiatus due to a lack of availability in sponsors after the passage of Hurricane Dorian in 2019 and the start of the COVID pandemic in 2020. In 2022, the president of Bahamas Poetry Competition initiated a stripped down version of the competition using personal funds. In 2022, the adult division of the competition was ran under the topic of ‘Hope’.

Landy LaRoda emerged as the grand champion in the adult division for 2022,” he said.

Jermaine said he believes the competition is vital to stimulate the “creativity and literary appreciation” in the country.

“It is my belief that Bahamians genuinely appreciate a platform where they can utilise their talents, express themselves and be celebrated for their accomplishments,” he said.

“There are not too many avenues that offer this benefit, so I think it’s important to have a goal that poets and writers can use. Since the inception of the competition several persons have reached out to the Bahamas Poetry Competition for advice in reference to publishing poetry books.

“The goal for Bahamas Poetry Competition now is to hopefully get enough sponsorship to run all three divisions of the competition: the primary school division, secondary school division and the adult division. If the funding is in place, the competition will run again in September 2024. I’m also looking forward to possibly creating a collection of the top poems to include in an e-book that will be available on Amazon.”

MARIO Gilles won third place overall and second place in writing.

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drinks

Mixing it up on the high seas Luxury yacht crews compete in cocktail contest

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or the second year running, vessels taking part in the Bahamas Charter Yacht Show went head-to-head to see which crew would be named the unrivalled masters of mixology.

This year’s show drew in a regional recordbreaking 84 charter yachts, making it the premier industry event in the Caribbean. Over half of these impressive luxury vessels enthusiastically participated in the annual cocktail contest, as crews vied to wow a select group of judges and take home the top award.

Event coordinator Rachela Tirelli was quick to praise the effort put forward this year: “The crews really went above and beyond. The entries were creative, fun and elegant and showed a real enthusiasm for the contest.”

Each participating vessel was asked to incorporate a pineapple and mint flavoured rum produced by the Harbour Island-based boutique company Pink Sand Spirits into their creative offerings.

Alex Norton, a partner in Pink Sand Spirits who also participated as a judge, said, “We were thrilled to witness the artistry and innovation showcased at the Bahamas Charter Yacht Show’s Cocktail Competition. The ingenuity displayed truly left us in awe. It’s a testament to the creativity and skill within the yachting community, and we were honoured to be a part of such a flavourful journey on the high seas.”

Other judges included local influencers Aneka Stewart (@CaytoStyle) and Digital Creator TAP (@TheyCallMeTap), as well fashion designer Kedar Clarke (KedarInStyle) andacclaimed Bahamian music artist Wendi (@Wendi242), who was particularly impressed by the enthusiasm shown by the crews who participated.

“I could tell that the crews producing these drinks had a real enthusiasm for what they were creating and were excited to share them with us, and it was really exciting to be a part of that,” said Wendi.

Though the competition was extremely tight, motor yacht Odessa was the eventual winner with their creation “Odessa’s Odessey”, a blend of local Bahamian fruits carefully chosen to complement the pineapple and mint rum, served with a flavoured smoke bubble and edible tropical flowers.

In their comments, judges all agreed that it was “a cocktail of world-class standards”.

Second place was taken by Vida Boa with their juju-infused masterpiece, while third place went to the Big Easy super yacht with their take on a classic pineapple mojito.

Each yacht was also invited to enter a tablescape contest to showcase their decoration and presentation skills.

Fashion designer and judge Kedar Clarke commented: “As someone who prides themselves on their attention to detail and appreciation for aesthetics, I was excited to see what these world class yachts would produce, and I was not disappointed. The themes were so varied over the three days it’s really breath-taking to see what they can produce with the materials available to them on board”.

The motor yacht Remember took first place in the tablescape contest with their Moroccanthemed efforts. Second place was another win for the Odessa with their “Odessa’s Garden” presentation. Third place, meanwhile, went to the Real Summertime with their theme of “Old Nassau”.

The contest and the event in general was summed up by judge Wendi as she reflected on her experience over the weekend: “It was an honour to be invited to take part in the event this year. I was completely blown away by the talent presented across the board. Tasting so many cocktails over three days was no mean feat, but I’m ready and excited to do it all over again next year!”

THE REMEMBER’s winning tablescape (Photos/Dante Carrer)

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Friday, February 2, 2024

drinks

All about the vibes

A new cocktail hotspot for Eleuthera

By ALESHA CADET | Tribune Features Writer | acadet@tribunemedia.net

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wners of the The Helm in Eleuthera hope their cocktail bar becomes the new go-to spot for locals, winter residents and tourists; a new venue for people to gather and enjoy good drinks and have a great time in an island atmosphere.

“We recognised a missing element in Eleuthera with regards to leisurely activities after work and on the weekends. We have some great bars on Eleuthera, but there was still a void that needed to be filled – a place where you could go after hours and on the weekend, in a beautiful, tropical setting, to unwind, enjoy nice cocktails, and really feel immersed in island vibes,” said Kristin Johnson, owner and manager of one of the newest bars on the island.

The Helm is located in Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, directly across from The Buccaneer Club. It focuses on offering an ambience with relaxing, good vibes.

“There is no food on the menu, and we do not plan to offer food. The Helm is simply a cocktail bar comprised of classic cocktails, with an island twist, using as many fresh ingredients as possible,” said Kristin The 33-year-old bar owner believes their drink offerings are unique to the island of Eleuthera. The space, the décor, the atmosphere, the presentation and the music, he said, are all carefully curated to cultivate a one-of-a-kind experience.

“We were inspired by things found on the island to create the décor and ambience: bamboo, burlap, straw, repurposed handmade furniture (pallets), and native plants. We wanted to cultivate a tropical, lush, cool, relaxing, comfortable, chill vibe, that felt like a breath of island fresh air,” he said.

The Helm officially opened on New Year’s Eve and has been delighting guests over the last few weeks. The two most popular cocktails at the moment are their lychee martini and sidecar.

Plans for 2024 include diversifying the menu, offering cocktail specials with seasonal local ingredients, and to continue offering consistent good service. They also plan to host events such as wedding welcome parties.