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‘WHAT’S IN A NAME?’ Page 19

Non-stop art 24-hour project honours maternal influences pages 14 & 15

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entertainment

Aspiring actors get shot at the big time

By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net

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HE career trajectory of the several Bahamian actors and models could be taking them to the big time, now that they have secured representation with international casting directors. With some luck, and if they play their cards right, these young performers could even find themselves starring in Disney films, TV shows, and maybe even in the upcoming ‘Coming 2 America’.

Choice Model Management recently hosted an acting workshop featuring Patricia Jarosz, a well-known Canadian agent and manager for Book It Talent, who shared a wealth of information with participants and also scouted for new talent.

Some the Bahamian talent participating included actors Sean Nottage, Carisa Brogden, Mara McCartney, Layla and Londyn Ferguson, Japhia Serville, Kyle Turnquest, Allayah Hagigal, Ryan Sawyer, Elkym Bowe, Caitlyn Walker and Madison Knowles.

Gerard Royale, co-founder of Choice Model Management, said the local agency was pleased work along with Book It for the workshop.

As Choice Model Management re-introduced itself to the local scene after a hiatus, Patricia said she

began following the agency to see what they had new and upcoming.

“I heard Choice was returning and I started to follow them on Instagram and they me,” she told Tribune Weekend.

“We connected with regard to (Bahamian actress) Johanna Brighton and I started to represent her for acting work. She auditioned for a Disney film and has been cast in a to-be-filmed pilot. I saw the other talent images and was interested to see if they could act. The range in ethnicities, beautiful complexions, those I do not have in my roster for international clients. When the casting came in for ‘Coming to America 2’, I called immediately,” she said.

Patricia came to Nassau to hold several seminars pertaining to characterisation when it comes to acting, self-taped work and the business of international productions.

The workshops showed her who can act and who needed more work.

“As a television and film agent, what stands out to me is acting potential. I do not care if they have never acted in their life, if they have natural talent, I can nurture that. So I was frankly shocked at the amount of natural amazing acting talent that I saw. Most of these models

Model and actress Allayah Hagigal

Model and actress Jasy Davis

Model and actress Madison Knowles

Actress Carisa Brogden

Actor Justin Davis

Model and actress Johanna Broughton

had never worked with scripts before and they took direction so well. There was so much natural talent, I was actually inspired to write a TV series proposal,” she said.

The pilot promo for this upcoming show will be filmed in the Bahamas this Fall, with several of the actors she met during the workshop in the starring roles.

“Some roles are already cast and others, we will hold an audition session for in the near future,” she said.

In addition to talent, the right look and on-screen charisma, Patricia said actors

aspiring to make it on the international level need to first and foremost believe in themselves.

“They must believe in themselves, understand how to become the character that they are playing – voice, attitude, facial expression, posture, et cetera. As an agent with 40 years experience, I taught this workshop in June. So now they must continue to practice with scripts. Choice will be holding an actors club where all actors can get together and just practise,” she said.

Actress Mara McCartney

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Inside Weekend

My perfect Bahamian weekend Amani Stuart Miss Bahamas Teenager 2019 Q: Saturday breakfast or Sunday lunch?

Interview 4 - 5 Post-graduate student Charles Hamilton hopes to return from Europe to help the Bahamas adapt to climate change

Food 7 A takeaway with a menu for a community that never sleeps

Music 8 - 9 New label believes Europe and Asia are ready for more Caribbean sounds, plus Chase Fernander is keeping it ‘100’ with new music and acting gigs

Fashion 10 Designer Ann Major has a bow or fascinator for every occasion

Community 11 Kids learn how to change the world in STEM-focused Summer camp

Books 12 The best new releases hitting stores

Art 13 - 15 Jodi Minnis celebrates all things maternal in 24-hour drawing project, plus after 30 years as a nurse, Carla Munroe gets serious about her art

Film 17 Quentin Tarantino’s new movie is a radiant Hollywood fable

Gardening 19 Jack Hardy asks, ‘What’s in a name?’

Literary Lives 20 - 21 The tragic life of one of literature’s greats who failed to find fame until after death

Puzzles 26

Animals 27 Kim Aranha explains why the Bahamas Humane Society needs help, plus Pet of the Week

Cover | Shawn Hanna

“Sunday lunch, simply because Sunday in my opinion is more of a family day and definitely a time when I can gather the people closest to me for a nice meal.”

Q: Water, juice or soda?

“Water for sure. I cut out sodas from my diet since I was in the sixth grade and haven’t gone back since. Water is better for your health and also keeps those bumps away.”

Q: Beach or sofa?

“Definitely the sofa, because I’m not a huge fan of the beach simply because I don’t like the feeling of sand.”

Q: What is the one thing that you can’t live without?

“Well, literally speaking, one thing I couldn’t live without is water.”

Q: Weekend away, where would you go?

“If I could choose anywhere to visit on a weekend getaway, it would definitely be the Maldives. It’s always been my dream destination and I simply love tropical locations.”

Things 2 Do this weekend Friday

• Rake n’ Scrape Live First Anniversary Time: 5pm - 2am Venue: The Farm, Marshall Road The home of rake n’ scrape is celebrating its first anniversary. There will be a live band and guest artists, with drink specials and grilled food.

Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate.

• Da Black Masque Collective Experience Time: 9.30pm - 2am Venue: Underground Bistro Inspired by the historical legacy of the famed Over the Hill entertainment hubs, a collective of young Bahamian creatives is partnering with Bistro Underground to curate a similar conscious experience.

Organisers are seeking to spark a nationwide cultural Renaissance through the rejuvenation of downtown and Over the Hill spaces for diverse musicians, artists, creatives, thinkers and audiences alike.

Saturday

• St Martin Monastery Steak-Out Time: 11.30am - 6pm Venue: Friends of The Nazareth Centre, Millennium Gardens

Friends of The Nazareth Centre are hosting a cook-out to benefit the building fund of the St Martin Monastery nuns.

• An Introduction to the World of Chardonnays Time: 11am - 2pm Venue: 1er Cru, Gladstone Road Sip and learn about your favourite Chardonnay wines with resident wine experts Kyle Stubbs and Rusty Scates. Tickets are $50 and include the wine tasting. Limited spaces available. E-mail Kyle.Stubbs@bristol.bs to make your reservations.

• Junkanoo Summer Festival Time: 1pm - until Venue: Arawak Cay The festival will incorporate all aspects of Bahamian culture, including musical performances, food, heritage games, a kiddie corner, authentic Bahamian arts and crafts, and major rush-outs from A and B groups of Junkanoo. This weekend the focus will be on Cat Island, MICAL and San Salvador.

• Rosé Garden Party Time: 5pm - 9pm Venue: Wild Thyme, East Bay Street Sip on rosé from around the world with food by Chef Devan McPhee.

Enjoy signature tapas plus plus rosé

from Matua Rosé, Laurent Perrier Rosé, Conundrum Rosé, Whispering Angel, and Chateau De Berne.

This event will take place every Saturday until August 31.

• Golden Oldies Night Time: 7.30pm - 11.30pm Venue: The Wonder Bar and Lounge Enjoy some golden oldies and sweet Bahamian music with a splash of reggae with the Motion Band.

Admission is free.

Sunday

• The Geek Out! Time: 2pm Venue: The Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts Enjoy playing and viewing Mario Kart, Naruto Ninja Storm, The Boy and The Beast, ending with Old Boy. There will be a live pasta station, drinks, games, anime, and fun galore.

• ‘Fashion Dynasty’ Runway Show Time: 6.30pm - 9pm Venue: Sapodilla, West Bay Street The Hardour Collection presents an evening of fashion, fun and entertainment for all fashion lovers.

Tickets are $65. Cocktails start at 6.30pm; the show at 8pm.

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interview

A lack OF funds and scholarships did not stop him from pursuing a very ambitious DUAL MASTER’S programme in Europe. Having finally finished his STUDIES, this graduate hopes to now help the Bahamas improve its healthcare system and adapt to climate change.

Charles Hamilton

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fter recently completing a dual Master’s degree programme in Public Health, Charles Hamilton is one step closer to fulfilling his life-long dream of helping to improve the lives of his fellow Bahamians.

He has just received double Master’s degrees specialisations in Health Economics and Governance of Health Systems, respectively, from the Erasmus Mundus European Public Health (EuroPubHealth +) joint Master’s programme which allowed him to study at several prestigious universities throughout Europe.

And this week, Charles talked to Tribune Weekend from Poland to discuss his journey and his advice for other Bahamians who may be interested in pursuing graduate education.

His first year of the programme was completed at the University of Sheffield in England. He then moved

to Krakow in Poland where he continued his studies at the Jagiellonian University Medical College. There, he studied Health Economics, Governance and Policy Frameworks, and researched healthcare solutions for the Bahamas, while gaining insight into case studies and solutions for other countries across North America, Europe, Africa and Southeast Asia.

He also took further courses in France before submitting his thesis – “A Review of National Adaptation for Climate Change and Public Health in the Caribbean”.

“This paper provided a fairly comprehensive overview of priorities, challenges and opportunities around climate change adaptation initiatives and recommendations for the Bahamas and other Caribbean small island developing states. The paper was awarded a distinction with an average score from my reviewers of 95 percent. I am hoping to publish this work and hopefully contribute to the ongoing

work of Bahamian and Caribbean researchers,” Charles said, He admits that the path to graduation was a challenging one, particularly because he had to find a way to finance it.

“I didn’t manage to secure scholarship funding to pursue my degree. So this set off a chain reaction of major fundraising, primarily through a viral GoFundMe campaign in 2017. To be honest, fundraising and being vulnerable with people about my dreams and challenges felt like a full-time job and was very stressful.

“However, I had set a goal in my mind that I wanted to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree by Fall 2017. I felt like this was the right time and I wanted to hone my skills to further contribute to the country, so I pushed, shared and talked to as many people as possible, and I can only thank God that I was able to secure the over $8,800 needed for tuition and fees to start my first year in England. I dealt with the rest of my expenses

Charles has earned dual Master’s degrees in Public Health.

through utilising my personal savings, loans and taking up odd jobs in school.”

His second year was even harder to finance.

“This time, I had to raise £10,000 ($12,500). This was because I had no savings. I would be moving to a country where I had a very intense programme of study that would not allow for part-time jobs), and also would have faced some language barriers. I am very grateful to the people who supported me both publicly and privately, and they are too numerous.

This process made me recognise that there are amazing people in our country and some great friends and mentors that I have made around the world that helped in this process. Furthermore, I was able to get some last-minute academic funding from the Ministry of Education, which really helped to and help to put me over,” he said.

Another challenge of studying abroad was being in different time zones from his family and friends here in the Bahamas.

“I have loved being able to travel, meet new people, explore professional contacts, but I also love my family and home. I think that I contacted my family a lot more during this time of doing my studies than I did in my undergraduate career. I have certainly come to appreciate them a lot more,” he noted.

Charles’ advice to other Bahamians considering post-graduate work is to do thorough research beforehand.

“Create and seek strong networks. I wouldn’t have known about the EuroPubHealth + programme if I didn’t attend events such as those held by the Shift The Culture community, which resulted in me talking to an alumnus of the programme.

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“Secondly, tell as many people as possible about your dreams, goals and skills – be persistent in this. I probably wouldn’t have been exposed to such amazing opportunities in public health if I didn’t tell as many people about my interests. Some of these people turned into good mentors and helped to guide me in my public health journey throughout my professional and academic life. If you ask, you sometimes may not get an answer you like or no answer at all. However, if you refuse to be open and ask questions and seek guidance from those around you, you are 100 percent certain to get no response at all.

“Thirdly, I know it sounds clichéd, but if you have a dream, don’t let anyone stop you from doing it. I could have let not having a scholarship stop me from pursuing my Master’s, but I had my mind made up that I would do this programme in 2017. I could have continued working, saving and doing other things, but sometimes you have to (strike) when the iron is hot and take a deep dive into the unknown if you want to pursue your dreams. Praying for guidance while you navigate the unknown and talking to those persons who are experienced in the field will help to ease your fears. But also, believe in yourself.”

Despite of the difficulties in finding funding and being away from home, Charles remains adamant that it is important for more Bahamians to have an abroad experience, even though he admits that the “brain drain” is a very real phenomenon.

“It is an incredible challenge not only for our country but for many countries in the global South. Having now lived in four different countries for either academic or work purposes, I can understand how some of the challenges at home versus the comforts of these ‘developed countries’ can promote people staying outside of the country.

“However, I think this time around I have gained an even greater appreciation for our country. There is a lot that we can improve, but there is also a lot that we do well. People would be surprised about how very small the gap is between the developed world versus our country is in many domains, services and measures. This doesn’t mean that our country should be complacent. There is a lot more we can do to improve conditions and create an environment that will draw the very talented Bahamian diaspora back to contribute to the country,” he said.

The Jagiellonian University Medical College, which Charles attended, is the oldest medical school in Poland. It was established by King Casimir III of Poland in 1364.

How the Bahamas and other small island states deal with climate change is one of Charles’ areas of concern.

“But despite the issue of brain drain, I don’t think this should stop people from doing post-graduate studies or work. I believe that academic and postgraduate work outside the country can help in shaping ideas, strategies and

initiatives that would only help our country to be the best country in the region and in the world.

“I certainly don’t think I would have been exposed to as many innovations and opportunities that I currently have

in mind to help the country if I didn’t do studies abroad. Whether people come back home immediately after studies or not, I think that everyone should be encouraged to support our country.”

When it comes to his particular field of studies, Charles said: “I believe health for all is possible for all people living in our country. I also am choosing this path because I want to protect our country and people from the global climate crisis and we need people to be strong advocates and researchers to ensure that Bahamians and other people from small island developing states are not left behind. This work I believe can only be achieved with a combination of persons supporting both within and outside of the country.”

Looking towards the future, Charles is hoping to make the transition from student to the workforce.

“I was invited to present at a workshop for young professionals on health communication in Berlin around mid-August. I have also been applying for jobs in the Bahamas, the wider Caribbean and in Europe. I hope in the end I will be engaged in a job, project or research that will impact the Bahamas, particularly in the area of public health, policy and communications.

We have such an amazing country and people, and I want to ensure that our people’s health can be enhanced and protected from my work.”

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food

A versatile menu for a community that never sleeps

By CARA HUNT | Tribune Features Writer | cbrennen@tribunemedia.net

Ms Hillhouse said one of their customers’ favourites is the gyro, which is available with an assortment of fillings such as lamb, chicken, conch, seafood and surf n’ turf.

“Carmichael Road never sleeps, and we aim to follow and cater to those customers. We are easy to find on Carmichael Road. Our list of regulars has increased, especially with our incorporation of social media,” she said.

“Opening at 7am every day and closing between 2am to 4am allows us to fit into our customer’s routines – be it

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eorge’s Takeaway is all about giving their patrons no boundaries when it comes to their dining options, whether it be waffles and chicken for breakfast, conch gryos for lunch, or dilly barbecue wings for dinner.

The eatery, located on Carmichael Road, east of Faith Avenue, originally opened in 2017, but changed ownership at the beginning of this year.

“Our vision is to provide a wide array of options to our customers, including original Bahamian dinners, comfort food, trending dishes and more,” said art director Madison Hillhouse.

To help achieve this goal, they brought in gourmet chef Fredrick Morrison, who has extensive experience from operating restaurants like the Merport Bistro in Grand Bahama and his private company. He helped George’s Take-away create its extensive menu.

“We offer crack conch, chicken (fried, baked, curry), fish, gyros, burgers, sandwiches and fish. Try one of our house sauces with any of our fried dishes – barbecue, guava barbecue, dilly barbecue (seasonal), Asian, sweet and savoury and more,” said Ms Hillhouse.

“Our new breakfast platters introduce our combo concept to breakfast. Pair waffles or pancakes with any style eggs, bacon, or sausages. We also have souse, broiled grouper, and grits with the classic sides.

For dinners, we offer barbecue ribs, fried snapper, pork chops, lamb chops, and curry chicken with a variety of rice

and classic Bahamian sides like macaroni, coleslaw, fresh plantain and potato salad. You can also create dinners with any of our fried dishes.”

early risers looking for a start to the day, midday movers, or late-night warriors – we are open and ready to serve.”

George’s Take-away, she added, is especially proud of their ‘options with freedom’ approach.

“At George’s, we offer the choice to create almost any combination meal the customer would like. Our specials represent our creativity. Like our Independence special, waffles and golden chicken or conch. Our latest specials are dilly barbecue wings or Cajun shrimp with loaded fries, topped with either bacon or plantain bits,” she said.

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music

European, Asian markets 'primed' for more Caribbean sounds

‘Pretty Boy’ wants to export the region’s music across oceans

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atch out world, the Caribbean is coming for its own piece of the global music pie. At least that is the intention of Trevor Pretty, CEO of Pretty Boy Worldwide and Pretty Boy Music and Publishing, a Caribbean independent label which has declared it its mission to export Caribbean artists and their art internationally.

Trevor said he will not only being targeting the US market, like so many other regional artists and labels do, but he is also focused on getting his artists known in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and Australia. He further aims to ensure that 50 percent of the profits earned are returned to the region.

“Asia likes anything that has any culture attached to it.

More reggae, dancehall and R&B artists do better in Asia.

Europe is the same thing.

How they consume the music is so different. We studied the markets big time and decided these are the markets we want to go into,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) is also offering avenues for regional artists to get international exposure. To this end, the agency will be hosting the fourth CARIFORUM-EU Business Forum in Frankfurt, Germany from September 26-28, 2019. This event will provide a platform for Caribbean musicians to meet with their European counterparts and explore opportunities to enhance the penetration of Caribbean music into Europe.

Trevor said Caribbean music has been performing well in the European and

Trevor Pretty, CEO of Pretty Boy worldwide (seated, front row) with music artists and executives from the UK, US and the Bahamas.

Asian markets and pointed to reggae sensation Chronixx who toured Japan for a month.

He also mentioned Konshens, a dancehall artist who performed in several European countries in 50 days.

Hailing from Barbados, the Pretty Boy CEO has sought to highlight the talent signed to his label differently. Instead of auditioning at record companies, he staged the Pretty Boy Experience – a four-day cultural trip to Barbados in June, 2019. Industry executives and media professionals were invited to experience the label’s music firsthand.

Over a dozen radio producers, DJs, music journalists, A&Rs (artists and repertoire) and music scouts from the UK, the US and the Bahamas signed up.

Dan Bean, a British DJ and consultant with Black Butter Records, said he believed the potential for Caribbean artists in the UK hasn’t been

fully explored. He said the evolution of the digital age has opened up new opportunities for music to cross oceans.

Plus, he said, Caribbean sound is already being consumed in mainstream genres such as pop.

“We have seen in the last few years that big pop stars like Justin Bieber are borrowing tempos, riddims and instruments from the Caribbean...Sonically, people might not realise that the record they like has origins in soca, reggae or dancehall. So I feel like everyone’s ears are primed for (Caribbean music), but it just needs the right infrastructure for people to start shining light on the wealth of talent in the region,” he said. “You have varying genres and styles that don’t need to fall into pigeon holes and categories; it’s a melting pot much like the Caribbean.”

Trevor explained the purpose behind staging the

Pretty Boy Experience: “The idea is that if (industry executives) come to the Caribbean, they would understand the culture by tasting the food, enjoying the music and seeing the sights. There is a big Afrobeats movement happening in the UK and lots of people have been going back to Ghana, Nigeria and other parts of Africa, and that is making the music even bigger.

So we figured that if we can have a Caribbean movement, they should come to the Caribbean to experience the culture, because people just think about Jamaica when they think Caribbean.”

Another visiting music executive was Jennifer Goicocehea, director of A&R at Epic Records, who spends most of her time between Atlanta and Los Angeles.

She said the Pretty Boy Experience gave her the opportunity to see the local artists in their space.

“I feel like this helped me to see the vision,” said the music executive responsible for signing Hood Celebrity, a Jamaican currently taking the US by storm with her popular tune “Walking Trophy”.

Ms Goicocehea believes there is a demand for Caribbean music in the US. “A super big dancehall artist hasn’t come out in a while, so I think our appetite is open, we just need the acts.”

Adding that Caribbean music “brings fun”, she believes the music should be exported to the US market in its authentic form.

“I definitely think the talent was on a level that could service our market, but of course with anything you need to work on visuals, develop the content and what their actual story is. I think in the States what we appreciate is the story,” she added.

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Chase Fernander is keeping it '100'

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

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hough music has been the path to Chase Fernander’s rise in popularity in the local entertainment industry, the performer is adamant not to be pigeonholed; she’s a woman of many talents.

In the midst of working on herself as an artist she has snagged a few acting gigs and has been working feverishly to launch a consulting company.

Chase has been doing just as much juggling as she has been singing and performing this year.

“I have so much going on within and outside of music.

The year 2019 has been a great one thus far. I’ve been working on new music, of course, but I’ve been working a lot in the local film industry also,” she told Tribune Weekend.

“This year alone I’ve had three acting gigs, including two lead roles in two short films (”Thirty” by Duet Studios and “Carousel” by Xander Sherman) that have both been seen in international film festivals. So that’s been different but very exciting. Apart from that I had an opportunity to produce a show “Unplugged” with Rashad Leamount for the National Art Gallery on June 1 of this year. That was my first time producing an entire show, but it is something that I’ve had in mind to explore for quite some time, so I’m super happy to have had that experience and I’m already preparing for another before the end of the year, as well as more live shows for next year.”

Another collaboration with fellow artist Rashad

came when the two worked on Chase’s new single “100” which debuted early this month.

Written by Rashad and with a video directed by Kyle Ferguson of Jiggy Productions, “100” tells the story of a girl who turns to toxic and selfdestructive behaviour after a breakup, and her journey through the healing process.

“This song is just very relatable. Although I’m not going through any of this right now, there was a point in my life when I was. So Rashad’s writing resonated with me, and I was able to pull from my past experiences to interpret the song in my own way and give a delivery that’s believable,” the singer said.

Chase said she has always known Rashad to be a “phenomenal songwriter” and she has long since wanted to work with him, even if the first attempt didn’t quite work out.

“I just don’t think the time we initially spoke about it was the right time. As the years passed and we both grew personally and professionally we, eventually we ended up reconnecting at a time when we both were ready to commit and were more comfortable and certain of the kind of music we wished to produced,” she said.

As for Rashad, this was the right time for him as well and Chase was the right artist for the single.

“It was one of those songs I wrote to heal myself. Those are always hard for me to sing or have someone else sing because I am so attached to them and the dark times they helped me through,” said Rashad. “But this is why I trust and like writing songs for Chase, because she is

reverent. She takes her time to understand the meaning behind it. She takes her time to study. She practiced her rendition of ‘100’ for weeks before she even hit the studio.

Chase slowly turned that song from mine to hers and I’m proud of her for what she’s done with it.”

It was love at first listen when Rashad initially presented to the song to Chase.

“I couldn’t get it out of my head. It’s so relatable and it matches my style of music so well. It seemed like something I would have written myself. That made it much easier to deliver the song and make it my own. I did make some very minor changes here and there with regard to how some lines were sung but, that’s about it. It was perfect,” she said.

Now that this first collaboration is in the bag, they will work together for a planned EP. “I’m also working on a few special projects that I can’t say a whole lot about right now, but it’s in the world of film and fashion and I’m very excited about that. I’ve spent a lot of time this year focusing on my artist development and consulting company as well, and I’m working feverishly to launch that. But in the mean time I have been working with a few upcoming artists and I look forward to doing a lot more of that in the future and helping where I can to provide opportunities (like ‘Unplugged’) for other creatives,” she said.

Chase’s single “100” is available now on all streaming platforms.

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fashion

A bow for every occasion

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

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nn Major believes she has always had a gift to create beautiful things. But it was not until after the birth of her first daughter that she used that talent to make her own designs of hair accessories.

Over the years she not only made accessories for her daughter, but also as gifts for family members and close friends. Eventually, the word got out, and the orders came in by the boatload. The demand for her bows, headbands and fascinators grew to the point where she decided to make a

Tammy Ann peddles her wares.

business of her hobby, and she called it Tammy Ann’s Creations.

“I love making custom-made hair pieces for adults and kids. It wasn’t easy at first, financially, and it still has its challenges, but I stayed with it,

believing that God had a plan for my business to prosper. Sometimes it’s seasonal, but it’s worth it. I love being my own boss and the flexibility that comes along with it. Being an entrepreneur has afforded me an opportunity to spend as much time with my kids as possible,” Ann told Tribune Weekend.

Ann said she has all kinds of customers, and she literally provides them with hair accessories from the cradle to the grave. She has laughed and cried with many clients, and watched some of their daughters grow from babies to pre-teens.

Tammy Ann’s Creations also offers corsages and boutonnieres. All products are locally made with a personal touch.

“Since my products are handmade, many customers like that they have an input in customising a product to their liking. Amazingly, many search the web and ask that something be made that is identical or very similar to a product they found online. Many of my clients like the fact that they don’t have to drive around town to shop.

I’m contacted via social media or by phone and then I make the delivery,” said Ann. As she prepares for back-to-school shoppers, Ann said she is also looking forward to showcasing her products at events like the Summer Pop Festival.

Later in the year she will be appearing at the Bahamas National Trust’s popular Jollification.

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community

Kids learn to change the world at STEM-focused camp

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parking a flame in young Bahamians when it comes to STEM-related fields is the goal of the upcoming Bahamas Engineering and Technology Advancement (BETA) Summer camp.

For this, the sixth annual edition of the camp, the focus is on having an equal number of girls and boys, as well as participants from the other islands. “​This year’s camp places a heavy focus on Family Island representation, as well as meeting our target of a 1:1 male to female ratio,” said Trenicka Rolle-Dukes, bio-mechanical engineer, co-founder and president of BETA. “We’ve also included the choice to study coastal engineering and have teamed up with Caribbean Coastal Services (CCS) as a corporate partner to do so...helping to teach the students about the discipline.”

Kenneth Scott, CCS representative added: “It is vital for industry professionals to engage with youth through programmes like the BETA camp.

Through these interactions we are not only preventing the stagnation of what exists within STEM-based fields, but are potentially sparking the flame in young ones to improve, grow, and even revolutionise STEM fields, and in turn, the world we live in.”

There will be seven different engineering disciplines offered, including: biomedical, chemical, civil/environmental, coastal, computer science/ web development, electrical and mechanical.

The theme, “Innovating the Bahamian Maritime Industry”, is a timely one as well, as the nation discusses the developments of cruise ports in Nassau, Grand Bahama and Eleuthera.

Like previous editions, this year’s BETA camp will run for a week, giving students the opportunity to choose which form of engineering they would like to experience. However, spaces are limited.

“What’s different about our summer camp, aside from the fact that it is STEM-based, is that our instructors are subject matter experts in their fields and focus their lessons on both theory and practical learning. As a result, each day, students are learning key engineering principles and applying it via hands-on and project-based activities,” said Mrs Rolle-Dukes.

“We really want our students to build and create in order to cement what they have learned. We also have included field trips in the package deal to allow students to see how engineering and technology are applied in the field at local companies. Most

importantly, we want them to see the opportunities available right here at home.”

All of this could not be made possible without the patronage of its sponsors: The TK Foundation and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), who have both given donations of $20,000 and $10,000 respectively.

Mrs Rolle-Dukes said: “I think it’s important to recognise what this means for the country and how we as Bahamians can become a part of these developments, and ensure that it is truly beneficial for our people, our economy, and our land.”

The BETA Summer camp will run from July 29 to August 3. For more information, visit their website: www. wearebeta.co​, ​and follow the conversations leading up to the launch of the camp on social media.

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books

New releases hitting shelves • THE WEDDING PARTY

BY JASMINE GUILLORY Maddie and Theo have two things in common: 1. Alexa is their best friend 2. They hate each other After an “oops, we made a mistake” night together, neither one can stop thinking about the other. With Alexa’s wedding rapidly approaching, Maddie and Theo both share bridal party responsibilities that require

more interaction with each other than they’re comfortable with. Underneath the sharp barbs they toss at each other is a simmering attraction that won’t fade. It builds until they find themselves sneaking off together to release some tension when Alexa isn’t looking, agreeing they would end it once the wedding is over. When it’s suddenly pushed up and they only have a few months left of secret rendezvouses, they find themselves regretting that the end is near. Two people this different

can’t possibly have a connection other than the purely physical, right?

But as with any engagement with a nemesis, there are unspoken rules that must be abided by. First and foremost, don’t fall in love.

• THE RAGE OF DRAGONS BY EVAN WINTERS

The Omehi people have been fighting an unwinnable war for almost two hundred years. The lucky ones are born gifted. One in every two thousand women has the power to call down dragons. One in every hundred men is able to magically transform himself into a bigger, stronger, faster killing machine.

Everyone else is fodder, destined to fight and die in the endless war.

Young, gift-less Tau knows all this, but he has a plan of escape. He’s going to get himself injured, get out early, and settle down to marriage, children, and land. Only, he doesn’t get the chance.

Those closest to him are brutally murdered, and his grief swiftly turns to anger. Fixated on revenge, Tau dedicates himself to an unthinkable path.

He’ll become the greatest swordsman to ever live, a man willing to die a hundred thousand times for the chance to kill the three who betrayed him.

• A STRANGER ON THE BEACH BY MICHELE CAMPBELL

Caroline has a spectacular new beach house, built for hosting expensive parties and vacationing with the family she thought she’d have. But her husband is lying to her and everything in her life is upside down, so when a stranger, Aiden, shows up as a bartender at the same party where Caroline and her husband have a very public fight, it doesn’t seem like anything out of the ordinary.

As her marriage collapses around her and the lavish lifestyle she’s built for herself starts to crumble, Caroline turns to Aiden for comfort...and revenge. After a brief and desperate fling that means nothing to Caroline and everything to him, Aiden’s obsession with Caroline, her family, and her house grows more and more disturbing. And when Caroline’s husband goes missing, her life descends into a nightmare that leaves her accused of her own husband’s murder.

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Friday, July 26, 2019

art

Nurse Carla Munroe

A creative retirement

Nurse Carla pursues life-long passion

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

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etirement means different things to different people.

For some it means an abundance of free time to catch up on rest and relaxation. For others, this time signifies a period in their lives in which they can finally pursue activities they were always interested in, but may have been put on the back burner due to professional demands.

For Carla Munroe, who has dedicated the last 30 years to her nursing career, retirement means she can spend time developing and expanding her art portfolio; it’s a passion she has had since she was a child.

Nurse Carla retired from the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre last June.

But even while working as a nurse she was able to utilise her art skills, creating illustrations to drive home the importance of taking medication to her patients.

Nurse Carla grew up in Duncan Town, Ragged Island, the seventh of 11 children. She received her earliest education in a one-room schoolhouse on the island. Art was always of interest to her and she credits God with granting her the ability to draw.

“I am blessed by God with my skills.

There is a portion in the Book of Common Prayer that says: ‘O God, the creator of all things, who made us in your own image so that we should seek joy in creative work, we give thanks for your creation and for those whose

work brings joy to others’,” she told Tribune Weekend.

Nurse Carla recently created a few pieces in the lead-up to the 46th anniversary of Independence which paid homage to the Bahamian flag.

A vibrant display, Nurse Carla said the pieces – uploaded to her Facebook page – were a celebration of this national symbol.

“These particular pieces were created in celebration of our national flag.

These vibrant colours’ significance is well-known. Our magnificent aquamarine waters, our brilliant sunshine, and of course our strong, beautiful people,” she said.

Over the years, Nurse Carla has entered and won a several local art

competitions. She also pursued higher education later in life and holds Associate’s degrees in biology as well as nursing. Today, she spends most of her time working to perfect her art.

She enjoys working with acrylic paint on canvas to create abstract and still life pieces.

“Abstracts especially afford me much creative freedom and flexibility.

The radius of a circle, the length of a line, the space between two objects, blending colours,” she said. “In future, I would like to have greater recognition locally and also to gain international exposure.”

For more information about Nurse Carla’s art, contact her via carla. munroe63@gmail.com or 427-0415.

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The Weekend Fashion Report “Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood” Premiere

With Karin Herig and Cara Hunt

HIT

SPLIT

FAIL

FAIL

SPLIT

Margot Robbie

Sofia Vergara

Britney Spears

Noomi Rapace

Vanessa Hudgens

Karin says: “She stuck to the film’s theme and gave as an 60s style Hollywood type of robe in tribute to Sharon Tate, whom she plays in the movie.

For this event it totally works.

It’s looks like old school glam, and comfy and breezy at the same time. I even like the extremely ombre 60s inspired hair.”

Cara says: “This is a cross between an old-fashioned nightgown and sexy glam with the plunging neckline. And actually, although it’s quite a lot of fabric, it’s an interesting look. I do think her wrists look taped together though.”

Karin says: “I feel like Sofia wears a version of this dress to almost every event. The strapless, mid-length style does suit very well, so I guess if it ain’t broke...The metal rings, I suppose, make this particular dress look a bit more edgy, but I’m just bored overall...and especially by her same old hair as well.”

Cara says: “This is a typical Sofia dress: very fitted and glamorous. What I like about it is that metal ring detail all over. I think it is quite fun and she looks great. Yes, something new might have been fun, but she knows what works for her and she’s sticking to it.”

Karin says: “Poor Brit has never had a stellar style sense. While we’re all glad that she’s doing better these days, she still looks tragic.

She’s all toned and fit, but that dress does not fit her body type. The one-shoulder strap makes the whole thing look like it’s sagging; and it’s too tight in places. Then there are those hideous, clunky black sandals...”

Cara says: “Britney is looking grown up these days (not old, just she is clearly not a teen star anymore). This dress, however, is extremely boring and those shoes are just too plain and bulky to carry the dress. It’s just your average uninspiring look...like straightoff-the-rack type of basic.”

Karin says: “I’m assuming this is vintage Chanel, but it’s still a bizarre and not very attractive choice. First of all, blonde is not her colour... hideous. And the lacy white dress with matching jacket just makes it look like she’s some deranged movie star from yesteryear who stepped out in her nightie.”

Cara says: “I don’t like this as a combo at all. The long lace jacket is lovely and so is her hair. I am just not feeling all the different types of lace together. Vintage does not mean you have to look outdated and old-fashioned.”

Karin says: “This is very, very flattering on Vanessa. I love it! Especially those striped pockets; so cute and unusual.

Yes, the sheer panel trend has been done death (it’s a trend that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere), but the cut of this dress is really lovely. It’s deceptively simple yet looks gorgeous.”

Cara says: “I am really not feeling this. I think the pockets cheapen the look somehow. I’m OK with the top part, but it’s basically a boring black dress with cheap pockets. I’m just over this sheer panel trend. When will it finally end?”

AP Photos

celebrity

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film

Review: In Tarantino’s latest, a radiant Hollywood fable Once Upon a Time in Hollywood | 161 minutes

Q

uentin Tarantino has, for a while now, been reminding us what’s so great about movies — or at least, what he thinks is so great about them.

He’s made an old-fashioned double-feature (”Death Proof,” of “Grindhouse”), resurrected the wide-screen format of 70mm Ultra Panavision (”The Hateful Eight”) and generally presided as the pre-eminent B-movie evangelist for a generation. The power and thrill of exploitation movies, he has earnestly espoused, can conquer all evils — or at least slavery (”Django Unchained”) and the Nazis (”Inglourious Basterds”).

But “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood,” set in 1969 Los Angeles, is Tarantino’s most affectionate and poignant ode yet to the movie business. It’s a breezy, woozy Hollywood fable that luxuriates in the simple pleasures of the movies and the colourful swirl of the Dream Factory’s backlot.

Some pleasures are nostalgic, and some — like driving down Sunset Boulevard or martinis at Musso & Frank — are everlasting.

Here, movie love feels contagious, like something in the air. In one of the film’s best scenes, Margot Robbie’s Sharon Tate explains at a theatre’s ticket office that she’s in the movie, the newly released caper “The Wrecking Crew,” (”I’m the klutz!” she says cheerfully). Inside, she giggles with delight at seeing herself on the big screen, giddily mimicking her character’s martial-arts moves and watching to see if the audience

Leonardo DiCaprio as Rick Dalton laughs at one of her lines.

(They do.)

The pleasures in “Once Upon a Time” are also ours.

Tarantino, has lowered his typically feverish temperature to a warming simmer, bathing us in the golden California light and the movie-star glow of his leading men, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt.

They spend copious amounts of time driving through the Hollywood Hills in a creamy Coupe de Ville, riding along like Butch and Sundance and just as nice to look at.

DiCaprio is Rick Dalton, a Burt Reynolds-type actor of TV Westerns (his claim to fame is the ‘50s hit “Bounty Law”) whose career is stalling.

Pitt is Cliff Booth, his stunt double and best friend, a war veteran with a bad reputation but a friendly, relaxed manner.

They have a natural, easy rapport, with Booth doubling as a drinking buddy and support system for Dalton, who’s increasingly anxious about his

Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth (Photos/Columbia Pictures) typecast future. (Al Pacino, as his agent, urges him to head to Italy for a spaghetti Western.)

When word got out that Tarantino’s latest film would take place around the Manson murders, it was easy to wonder what genre mayhem the director would bring to this epochal moment. We know what carnage resulted when Zed was dead, so what did Tarantino have in store for the demise of the ‘60s?

It’s not that “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood” doesn’t revolve around that grisly tragedy. It looms always in the background, and eventually in the foreground, too, after Booth picks up a hitchhiker (Margaret Qualley) who leads him to the Manson compound at Spahn Ranch, the former production site of TV and film Westerns where Manson’s mostly female acolytes emerge and Booth goes to check

on the owner, an old friend, George Spahn (Bruce Dern).

Dalton and Booth are fictional concoctions surrounded by real people, including their neighbours: Tate and her husband, Roman Polanski (Rafal Zawierucha).

By the film’s climax, blood will spill and movie-made historical revisionism will have its day. But I suspect a lot of Tarantino fans will be taken by surprise at the film’s leisurely pace, set more to a (and this a good thing) “Jackie Brown” speed.

At times, his path is a little wayward and prone to digressions. Tarantino feels perilously close to simply turning his movie into several of Dalton’s, so eager is he (like the Coens were in “Hail, Caesar!”) to lovingly adopt those period styles. But usually, the detours are hard to resist.

And if you’re going to make a movie that celebrates what’s grand about Hollywood, it helps to have Brad Pitt in it.

The chemistry between him and DiCaprio, together for the first time, is a delight; I would gladly watch them drive around lacquered, golden-hour Los Angeles, with cinematographer Robert Richardson trailing them, for longer than the already lengthy running time of “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood.”

Pitt, in particular, appears so utterly self-possessed. It’s a swaggering grade-A movie star performance in a movie that celebrates all that movie stars can accomplish — which, for Tarantino, is anything.

That the youthful, exuberant Tate was robbed of that potential is one of the wrongs Tarantino is righting here. But his fairy tale also swells with an even larger and optimistic vision. For today’s doomsayers of movies, which are seen by some as a less potent art form, “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood” imagines an apocalypse denied. Tate, and the movies, will live forever.

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entertainement

'Dive Bar Tour' winners get Boosie VIP concert experience

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he ongoing Bud Light ‘Dive Bar Tour’ upped the ante big time, bringing worldfamous Atlanta rapper and internet sensation Boosie to Nassau.

We all have one – that favourite “dive bar”. It’s the place you retreat to after a long day, where the bartender knows you by name, where the beer on tap is always ice cold, and where your favourite music is always in rotation. This Summer, dive bars across New Providence played host to a new mini concert series, the latest promotion backed by the Bud Light Brand and the Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Company.

The tour has featured talented local artists. But this month, some of the brand’s loyal customers were given the opportunity to experience a concert with the tour’s first international star – Boosie Badazz, formerly known as Lil Boosie.

Ahead of the concert, which took over the National Stadium, hundreds of Bud Light drinkers swarmed their favourite bars and liquor stores for the chance to win tickets to the event.

“Entering to win was easy,” Keiani Worrell of the Bahamian Brewery. “Customers had to purchase a six-pack of Bud Light, fill out the information on the entry card and wait to see if their name was pulled.”

During a live remote at Jimmy’s Wines and Spirits, 16 lucky names were drawn from hundreds of entries, giving the winners the chance to experience the concert in style, with a prize package that included

Boosie thrilled Nassau audiences the spotlight on Bahamian artists Twin-Dem who wowed the audience, performing original music from their upcoming projects.

“We’ve officially dubbed Summer 2019 as the Summer of Bud Light,” said Manuel Bartolo, Bud Light Sales and Marketing Manager. “Fans of our beer can expect even more great

Photos/Javear Cleare/Barefoot Marketing

transportation on the Bud Light party bus, and of course all the Bud Light they could drink.

Boosie’s high-energy performance included medleys of his smash hits including “Wipe Me Down” and “Bonus”.

Also taking the stage Saturday night was rap newcomer, Yung Bleu, best known for his single “Survival”.

The Bud Light sponsored event also helped put

Newcomer Yung Bleu (”Survival”) takes the stage.

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Friday, July 26, 2019

gardening

What's in a name?

Jack Hardy promotes a fruit which could be a hit among Bahamians, but first it needs a name change

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ccording to Shakespeare, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. No argument there, but it may not sell as well. Suppose roses were called eglantines.

I would hazard a guess that sales would be down considerably. Rose is a lovely word; eglantine is interesting but not lovely.

The national fruit of China is Actinidia deliciosa, commonly called Chinese gooseberry in English. The fruit has its merits and sells well in our food stores, but the name has changed. Early in the 20th century Chinese gooseberries were taken from China to New Zealand by missionaries. They were grown as a curiosity and the first New Zealand fruits were produced in 1910. An industry was established, and in 1952, 13 tonnes were sent to England. In 1958, 100 cases were exported to California, but in this case were not called Chinese gooseberries, but Kiwifruit. The New Zealand exporters had decided to

Like Chinese gooseberries became Kiwifruits, grumichamas would probably need a name change to become more popular. change the name and call the fruit after the Maori name for a flightless native bird. Without a doubt the name change led to far greater sales.

Kiwifruit is now produced in many countries, the US, Italy and South Africa among them.

But New Zealand still exports heavily. Where to? Mainly China. New Zealand growers established superior strains of Kiwifruit over the years and the Chinese love them.

The name Jaboticaba also presents a problem. It is polysyllabic and rolls off the tongue nicely but is distinctly foreign and takes a bit of getting used to. The deep purple – almost black – fruits grow to two inches in diameter and are very juicy and tasty. The flesh is slightly gelatinous with a sub-acidic bite to cut the

sweetness. It is the most popular fruit in Brazil for eating out of hand.

The Jaboticaba tree (Myrciaria cauliflora) is somewhat wondrous. When it flowers it is almost completely covered in white floral discs and is a stunning sight. The fruits are cauliflorous and grow on the branches and trunk of the tree without any stem. A Jaboticaba tree in full fruit is again a compelling sight, unlike any other fruit tree I know.

In Brazil the trees grow to 40 feet, but in the Bahamas they tend to top out at 15-20 feet. You may never have seen a Jaboticaba tree locally because they take an age to become established. Grown from seed a tree takes 18-20 years to bear fruit. A nursery rooted juvenile is likely to take

at least 10 years before setting a substantial fruit harvest.

A funny-sounding name and difficult to grow, no wonder Jaboticaba is rarely enjoyed

by Bahamians. Yet I am sure it would be one of our favourite fruits if it were readily accessible. I am sure too that Bahamians would find a new popular name to use.

The sweetest fruit in my yard is the grumichama (Eugenia brasiliensis). The tree is closely related to Jaboticaba and more distantly related to guava, Suriname cherry, wax jambu and Malay apple. It grows to 35 feet in Brazil but tends to be much smaller in the Bahamas. The tree is much taller than it is wide so can be planted fairly close together. Grumichama prefers slightly acidic soil but

can be grown successfully in the Bahamas if grown in soil amended with lots of peat moss and sand.

The fruits are produced in mid-Summer and take just three weeks from flower to ripe fruit. The cherrysized fruits are produced on a thin stem and are about three-quarters of an inch in diameter. They change from green to red to dark purple – almost black – very quickly as they ripen. The flower end of the fruit has a four-pointed corolla that looks like a tiny party tiara on a big head. The flesh is white – red in some varieties – and is exquisitely sweet and sub-acid. I have eaten half a dozen since starting this paragraph. The flesh contains two or three hemispherical seeds that are longer than they are wide.

These seeds can be planted to produce new trees in time.

Grumichamas take about seven years to reach the bearing stage.

Whenever I offer a fruit to somebody who has never tasted grumichamas before, I notice a slight reticence.

Perhaps it is the almost black skin or the tufted corolla than must be removed before popping the fruit into one’s mouth. But once the fruit is tasted there is almost universal response – delicious! They are so delicious I have warned my grandchildren that they are poisonous. They can raid the coco plums, the Suriname cherries, the Barbados cherries, but not my grumichamas.

The name grumichama is, of course, a disaster. Nobody ever remembers it. If the fruit were extensively grown locally we would definitely have to come up with a new name.

• For queries and comments e-mailjacktribune242@ gmail.com

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Friday, July 26, 2019

literary lives – herman melville

Fame after death Sir Christopher Ondaatje writes about the unhappy life of the American author who wrote “Moby Dick” – one of the greatest adventure stories ever written.

H

erman “Melvill” was born in New York into a family that had deep roots in Boston. His paternal grandfather had led the “Tea Party” in 1773, and his maternal grandfather had served as a general in the Revolutionary Wars.

However, Melville’s father ran a dry goods business that was bankrupted before his son was 12. His father died soon afterwards, leaving the terrified child to be given some good schooling before he was sent to sea as a “cabin

began when he deserted the ship. He made no attempt to carry on whaling, signing on to sail home on a shorthanded barque, the ‘Lucy Ann’. It was a poorly disciplined vessel and Melville, somewhat reluctantly it seems, made part of a mutiny against the captain.

This led to jail – not entirely uncomfortable – in Tahiti ... a phase of Melville’s adventures chronicled in ‘Typee’ (1846) and in ‘Omoo: A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas’ (1847) ... in which he explores the malign reciprocities of Racism.” – Lives of the Novelists, John Sutherland These two books gave Melville enough financial security to marry Elizabeth Shaw, the daughter of a prominent moneyed Boston family.

They moved to an estate in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, where they lived for 12 years, bringing up four children. Unfortunately, Melville’s literary successes were short-lived. “Mardi” (1849), a sea narrative that develops into a philosophical allegory, was not well received. “Redburn” (1849), a story of life on a merchant ship, and “White-Jacket: (1850), a description of the harsh life aboard a man-of-war, fared better but did not provide any financial security.

Herman Melville (1819 – 1891)

“Moby Dick”, published in 1851, was not well-received by critics at the time. boy” on a journey from New York to Liverpool.

On his return he tried school teaching and clerking before leaving an existence of drudgery to return, now bearded and wild haired, to the call of the sea. He enrolled as a common sailor on the whaler Acushnet in January 1841, where he was crammed for

months into the forecastle of the boat with 20 other bodies of different races speaking different languages. After six months of stifling intimacies, Melville and a disgruntled fellow sailor jumped ship and deserted in the Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific.

“If his life started when he embarked on the ‘Acushnet’, his life as a novelist

It was on their estate in Massachusetts, too, that Melville wrote “Moby Dick” (1851).

“The Melville marriage was difficult ... Herman was temperamental, disappointed and, reportedly, drunken and mentally unstable. Elizabeth Shaw Melville had a lot to put up with. He was

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publishing steadily, but without the success he knew he deserved. ‘Moby Dick’ baffled his readers and continued to do so for decades. Was it even a novel?

Contemporaries wondered as they ploughed through chapter after chapter of cretaceous zoology, marine myth and obtuse nautical history.” – Lives of the Novelists, John Sutherland

Maybe it was the sheer scale of “Moby Dick”, the most ambitious novel ever written in America, that frightened and put off readers.

“No modern reader of ‘Moby Dick’ can fail to be impressed by its astounding intensity ... a rollicking ocean of maritime adventure, Christian allegory, metaphysical disquisition, natural history, literary escapade, and social criticism.” – 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die, James Mustich

Herman Melville takes us on an imaginary voyage on Pequod, a whaler that sets off from Nantucket hunting whales for oil. However, Captain Ahab, the whaler’s grim one-legged skipper, is out for revenge on a white whale who has bitten off his limb.

His obsessive hunt for Moby Dick absorbs both readers, and the whaler’s crew, in a seafaring thriller that is not only about grizzled sailors harvesting whale sperm but is also a metaphorical dramatisation of man’s fate. It is certainly the most ambitious book ever conceived by an American writer.

Originally titled “The Whale”, Melville’s book was published in Britain on October 18, 1851 in three volumes, and on November 14, 1851 in the United States as a single volume titled “Moby Dick”.

Although now considered one of the great American novels, “Moby Dick” was not well received and would not be for another 70 years, when in the 1920s, D H Lawrence asserted, in his study of classic American writers, that “Moby Dick is a great book.”

Lewis Mumford’s biography focussed on the mystic aspects of Melville’s work, and Melville received a further boost from E M Forster in the 1970s – an early enthusiast, but who also accused the author of being a closet homosexual. Earlier, Benjamin Britten’s opera “Billy Budd”, based on the short final novel “Billy Budd, Sailor” (1924) by Herman Melville, published posthumously in London, was produced in 1951.

In the 40 years between 1851 and 1891, Melville’s literary career

Melville’s father, Allan Melvill (1782–1832), portrait from 1810

by John Rubens Smith.

Herman Melville’s home, Arrowhead, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts spiralled downwards. “Pierre: or, The Ambiguities”, a heavily psychological land-based novel, was published in 1852. It was not a success and did considerable harm to Melville’s literary reputation. The New York Day Book published a particularly venomous attack:

HERMAN MELVILLE CRAZY “A critical friend told us that Melville’s last book ‘Pierre: or The Ambiguities’ appeared to be composed of the ravings and reveries of a madman. We were somewhat startled ... but still more at learning ... that Melville was really supposed to be deranged ...

We hope one of the earliest precautions will be to keep him stringently secluded from pen and ink.”

Melville found it difficult to find another publisher following the commercial failure of “Pierre: or, The Ambiguities”. However, between 1853 and 1856, Putnam’s Monthly Magazine published 14 of his tales and sketches.

Plagued with rheumatism and sciatica, Melville suffered severe nervous afflictions, prompting Lemuel Shaw, his wife’s father, to advance him $1,500 from Lizzie’s inheritance to travel to Europe and the Holy Land, which he did from October 1856 to May 1857.

The trip inspired his eventual epic poem “Clarel: A Poem and Pilgrimage in the Holy Land” (1876), possibly the longest poem ever published in American literature. His final fulllength novel, “The Confidence-Man” appeared in April 1857 – a mysterious exploration of fraud and honesty,

identity and masquerade, which received bewildered reviews.

To improve his depleting financial situation, Melville embarked on a series of public lectures in 1857 on “Roman Statuary and Sightseeing in Rome”. In 1860, he sailed around Cape Horn, with his brother at the helm, to California. He returned to New York alone, purchased his brother’s house at 104 East 26th Street in New York City, and moved there with his family in 1863. The next year he visited the Virginia battlefields of the American Civil War, and published “Battle Pieces and Aspects of the War” (1866) – a collection of 72 poems which were ignored by reviewers.

In 1866, Melville’s wife and relatives used their influence to secure him a sinecure as a customs inspector in New York – a paying post which he held for 19 years. His later life, however, was unhappy. His two sons died – one apparently by suicide. Like the tyrannical captains he had portrayed in his novels, nervous exhaustion and physical pain rendered him short-tempered, exacerbated by heavy drinking. His family were understandably driven to distraction by his unpredictable behaviour, but although his professional writing career was over, he persevered.

When published in 1876, his 18,000line poem “Clarel: A Poem and a Pilgrimage” failed miserably. Only 350 copies were printed with money from his uncle. Unsold copies were burned when Melville was unable to afford to buy them at cost. The epic versenarrative was considered obscure even in his own time.

Melville retired from his customs job in 1885. Several of his wife’s relatives died leaving the couple legacies which she administered with skill, providing some comfort in their declining years.

In 1889, Melville became a member of the New York Society Library – the oldest cultural institution in New York established in 1754. He died at his home in New York City on the morning of September 28, 1891 of cardiac dilation. He was 72 years old.

Although Melville’s early novels detailing his adventures in the South Sea islands sold well, when “Moby Dick” was published in 1851 the reviews were scathing. His reputation never recovered. Subsequent novels fared badly, and publishers rejected others. It was a damaging blow to his pride and literary ambitions when he was reduced to accepting work as a customs inspector at the Port of New York, after which he channelled his literary energy into impenetrable and obscure poetry. He was so little recognised that his novella “Billy Budd” was not discovered for nearly three decades after his death. Melville’s rehabilitation in the 1920s now places “Moby Dick” as being among the greatest of American novels, but it should not let its influence detract from the startling originality of his other works. Critics have discussed his work, scholars have explored his life, his novels are now considered to be world classics, and his poetry has gradually gained respect.

He is, today, deservedly renowned as a giant in the field of creative literature.

NEXT WEEK: Zia Mahmood and a Grand Slam • Sir Christopher Ondaatje is the author of The Last Colonial.

He acknowledges that he has quoted liberally from “Lives of the Novelists”

by John Sutherland; “1,000 Books to Read Before You Die” by James Mustich; Wikipedia; and “Herman Melville: A Biography” (1996/2002)

by Hershel Parker.

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travel

Local travel experts curate adventurous experiences

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new type of travel agency is seeking to offer Bahamians unique trips which will help them “escape, explore and evolve”.

True Love Travel, the country’s first boutique travel consultancy, has launched its inaugural experiences with two group trips planned for Africa and Europe this coming Fall, coining them “The Ultimate Travel Experience”.

The consultancy came about through the combined efforts of three expert travellers: Cutelle Neymour (couples and group travel expert), Jewel McIntosh (solo travel expert) and Sandy Franks (adventure travel expert). The trio collectively have travelled to 100 plus countries.

“Welcome to the Motherland” is the theme for the

Sandy Franks

Cutelle Neymour

Walt Disney World Skyliner to begin operating in September ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — Disney visitors will get to try out the theme park’s new air gondolas in September.

Walt Disney World announced Monday that the Disney Skyliner, which is like mini cabins in the sky, will begin operating on September 29 and will give guests a “a never-beforeseen birds-eye view. “ It will transport visitors between Epcot, Hollywood Studios and several resorts.

The mini cabins will go about 11 miles per hour (18 kph) and hang as high as 60 feet (18 metres) in the air at some points.

The rides will last between five and 15 minutes.

The gondola system will connect Hollywood Studios and Epcot to four resort hotels: Art of Animation Resort, Pop Century Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, and the new Riviera Resort. (Photo/Disney Parks)

Jewel McIntosh Africa experience, and “Foodies Unite” will be the food and wine odyssey to Italy and France.

Guests are invited to sit back and relax as True Love Travel whisks them away on these 11-day trips exploring scenic landscapes and stunning towns with other like-minded travellers in search of awe and beauty.

“Roam with elephants and giraffes in the African wild or enjoy French wine on the Riviera and Italy’s world renown culinary masterpieces,” said the organisers.

The dates for the African Cultural Adventure are September 26 to October 6, 2019 and the Italy/France Food and Wine Lovers Experience is scheduled for October 9 to 20, 2019.

The company’s services include travel consultations and customised trip planning for honeymoons, solo travel or group experiences.

Mrs Neymour said what makes True Love Travel stand out is that it’s not an ordinary travel agency, but a boutique consultation company which curate trips for people looking for an “out-of-the-box” travel experience. The company plans to release a roster of trips for the upcoming year where people can select the experience of their choice and even utilise payment plans.

For more information, e-mail traveltruelove@ yahoo.com or contact 427-7084.

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Five advantages of travelling on a small cruise ship (BPT) - Close your eyes and imagine your perfect ocean voyage. Are you peaceful and serene, gently floating toward exciting ports? Do you imagine a leisurely trip, with a delightful itinerary and plenty of time to explore your ideal destinations?

If that’s the picture of your dream cruise, chances are you’re imagining a small ship.

While the typical cruise may conjure the image of a huge, noisy, floating party, there are better options – with travellers like you in mind.

Here are five advantages of travelling on a small ship:

1. UNIQUE AND UNUSUAL PORTS

A smaller ship can bring you to more under-the-radar spots around the world, whose ports can’t accommodate larger ships. Viking, for example, sails to remote Scandinavian ports including the stunning Lofoten Islands among jagged peaks of Norwegian mountains, or the picturesque fishing village of Skagen, Denmark’s northernmost town. Smaller ships can also take you closer to the heart of your dream destinations such as the Sydney Harbour or the Thames River in London.

2. AN INTIMATE, RELAXED JOURNEY

Ships with fewer than 1,000 passengers allow every traveller a more leisurely, intimate experience. You’ll get to know your fellow passengers, the crew and the boat’s amenities much better than on a large cruise ship. You’ll spend less time just trying to find your way around a smaller vessel, allowing you to focus on what matters to you. Smaller ships also mean you’ll experience much quicker and easier

embarkation and disembarkation, with no long lines for anything onboard.

On Viking Sky and her sister ships, there are no more than 930 passengers. Each stateroom offers a private veranda, with no interior cabins. Viking hosts no children under 18, has no casinos and offers free access to the spa, creating a relaxed, peaceful ambiance so you can enjoy the journey as much as the exceptional destinations.

3. CULTURALLY ENRICHING EXPERIENCES

Smaller ships allow for more fascinating tours, and savvy travellers can find the perfect itinerary to suit their tastes.

Excursions on smaller ships afford more flexibility, often including interesting experiences larger ships wouldn’t have time to offer. For example, Viking offers excursions that are designed to immerse guests in local cultures, including Local Life, Working World and Privileged Access experiences. Local Life excursions shine a light on everyday activities, such as a chefhosted trip to a local farmers market, or tea at a home with local residents, while Working World excursions feature behind-the-scenes “making of” experiences like factory and farm visits highlighting local exports. Privileged Access excursions include unique experiences such as

an exclusive dinner in the Churchill War Rooms in London or a private cooking class in a Tuscan castle.

4. UNPARALLELED SHIPBOARD EXPERIENCES

A smaller ship lets you choose the exact experiences you desire. Rather than aiming to please everyone, smaller cruise lines have the luxury of specializing in terms of not only itineraries, but the entire on-board experience. It’s wise to research what amenities are included – or not included – on any ship before signing on to the journey.

5. COMPELLING VALUE

Smaller ships can offer a greater variety of choices in terms of voyage length, types of accommodations, a better crew-to-passenger ratio (which means better service) and an overall experience that suits each passenger in a way that larger, one-size-fits-all cruises cannot. Search for the right experience for your dream voyage by listing your must-have amenities and destinations first - then don’t settle for less. Many smaller cruise ships also offer luxurious amenities such as fine dining, complimentary beer and wine with lunch and dinner, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service.

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An island boy at boarding school Forgotten facts | Paul C Aranha

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ikipedia describes alma mater as being “an allegorical Latin phrase for a university, school or college that one formerly attended. In US usage it can also mean the school from which one graduated.”

I never studied Latin, so I googled the literal translation of these words: “nourishing mother”.

I like to think that I was nourished at Mrs Camplejohn’s School on Deveaux Street dock, at Mrs Wright’s Kindergarten School on Delancy Street, opposite Buena Vista, and at Queen’s College, when it was still in Victoria Hall, Charlotte Street. The building, designed by my great-grandfather still stands in all its glory, but QC has moved to Village Road.

At my Nassau schools, I was an under-achiever – when I looked through my scrapbooks and saw one of the entrance exam papers I had to write for an English boarding school – I wonder why I was accepted. John Knowles was also accepted to attend Woodbridge School, in Suffolk, England.

I had left the island of New Providence on only three occasions – in 1947 to go to Bimini, 1948 to go to Exuma, and 1949 to go to Miami, where I was fitted out with all the things that Woodbridge required me to bring. On September 1, 1949, one week after my 13 birthday, John and I boarded the Pacific Steam Navigation Company’s ocean liner Reina del Pacifico and sailed for England. Our departure was front page news.

That 13-day voyage would be ample material for a short book, but suffice it to say, that we landed in Plymouth on September 13, 1949 and headed for London, on our

Woodbridge in Suffolk still functions as a boarding school today. first train, pulled by a steam locomotive.

For two “island boys” who had never been on a train, it was magical. We were hypnotised by the sounds of wheels turning on rails of steel, like nothing we had ever heard before, and our noses were glued to the windows, though we did not recognise most of what we saw – except perhaps the cows in fields. As we got closer to London, rural England gave way to crowed suburbs.

London was an eye-opener.

We were met by close Bahamian friends, the Eldon family, and taken by taxi to a rather fancy vicarage in the bombedout East End of London, where the Rev Prebendary Philip M Bartlett would be our host for a few nights.

His curate was the Rev R L Richardson, who we knew from his service at St Matthew’s Church. John’s father had a lot of other church colleagues scattered around England, who opened their homes to us over the next five years.

The ship that took Paul C Aranha and John Knowles to England in 1949.

The driver showed us Trafalgar Square and pointed out some chap named Nelson atop his tower. The street to Piccadilly Circus was pointed out to us and we asked to go there to see elephants, lions and tigers. We found it hard to believe that it isn’t that kind of circus. What’s the point of having a circus without clowns and animals?

The Eldons were in England because Michael was about to go up to St Catherine’s

College, Cambridge University. Michael became Bishop of Nassau and his sister, Keva, became the first president of the College of the Bahamas.

John Knowles became the founding principal of the COB. John and I were treated like special guests and shown around London, before being taken to Liverpool Street Station for another ride on a steam train. As the crow flies, Woodbridge is about 70 miles

from London and it was a route that we got to know very well, but on this day we were country bumpkins, on the way to our first encounter with boarding school.

John and I were intrigued by what we saw on the other side of the glass; our fellow passengers were astonished that we knew so little and could not recognise apple trees, or any other crops. They answered all our questions, but not one of them knew where the Bahamas was.

Woodbridge School had several houses, Seckford and Burwell were “day-boy” houses. Marryott House and School housed so-called “senior” boarders. About 60 boys lived in School House, but John and I were assigned to the much smaller Marryott.

Although a very old building, Marryott had been converted to a boarding house about a year before we got there.

Desmond Proctor-Robinson, known as P-R, was our housemaster, who had accepted to be my legal guardian for the years I would be at school.

To each new boy was assigned a student who would guide him through the intricacies of school life. Paul Goodwin was my guide. He showed me around the school and told me how to stay out of trouble; things like “don’t wear underpants with your pyjamas”.

It rains a lot in England and time is important. The two are inseparable. If I had to be somewhere at 3pm, I had to be there at 3pm, even if it were pouring with rain.

One day, when I failed to hear the bell ringing, I was significantly late for assembly and roll call, and P-R was already there when I entered the common room. I knew I would be punished and expected a good caning. Very calmly, P-R asked why I was late and

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I replied that my watch did not work.

Everyone in the room was amazed when P-R said, “Just like its owner”, and calmly left the room. Caning could not have been more effective, and this was a watershed moment in my school career. I don’t pretend that I changed there and then, but it was a lesson I have never forgotten.

As I adjusted, school life became increasingly enjoyable and I look back on boarding school as the best thing my family ever did for me.

I had no idea what “half-term: meant. We had never had a mid-term break in Nassau, but a weekend off sounded special, except that John and I had nowhere to go. For me, Paul Goodwin saved the day. His parents invited me to come home with their Paul. Food was still rationed, but each boy had his sweets/candy coupons.

House guests had to take with them emergency rations coupons so the host could buy the extra food.

White House Farm, the Goodwin’s home, was at Sotherton. There, I was surrounded by milk cows and fields of wheat, oats and barley – plus a beautiful Suffolk Punch farm horse named Nodge. Paul’s full name was Cecil Paul Goodwin, mine is Paul Cecil Aranha.

Paul’s dad was Cecil Goodwin and his dad’s dad also had a Cecil in his name.

White House Farm became my homefrom-home, a place where I could turn up and know that I was welcomed.

In our first year, John elected to study Latin, but I chose German.

Everyone had to study French and, of course, English. British English turned out to be very different from Bahamian English. If I wrote “I must have gotten lost”, the word “gotten” would be circled with red ink, with the words “Not English!” or, more to the point, “American!”.

It took a long time to realise that when an Englishman says “I will do it directly”, meaning in a very short time, this was our Bahamian expression, “I’ll do it tereckly”, meaning you will be lucky if it ever gets done.

I cannot have been the only kid who picked up his mother tongue with little emphasis on grammar. Most of the grammar I know was learned in German and French.

In our first year, Form 3, French was taught by the senior German Master and German was taught by the Headmaster. While each knew his subject, neither of them had a passion for the language he was teaching, but this changed in Form 4.

Paul C Aranha and John Knowles experienced their first train ride, powered by a steam engine, when they arrived in England.

Now, French was taught by the Senior French Master, and German by the Senior German Master. Hugh “Basher” Lewis was larger than life and thought that anything French was more than perfect. He would burst into a classroom, carrying a stack of 78-rpm records and his hand-cranked Victrola for “un peu de musique”. By the time I reached the Sixth Form, French had become something to be enjoyed.

Tony Goodden was not as effusive as Basher, but his love of the German language and the years he spent the University of Heidelberg was just as obvious. We spent many summer hours sitting outdoors, on the grass, talking in German about Germany.

In 1954, as we were preparing for the all-important GCE ‘A Level’ and ‘S Level’ exams. Tony arranged for me to spend the Easter holidays in Heidelberg where, after about two weeks, I woke up during the night, and realised that I had been dreaming in German.

P-R had an aversion to rules but was a stickler for good manners and good behaviour. School House had 60 rules, telling boys what they were not allowed to do. Twelve of P-R’s 13 rules told senior boys what extra privileges they enjoyed. Rule number one read: “It is obvious that any breach of the rules of good behaviour is a breach of the rules of a civilised society.

Members of this house will conduct themselves accordingly.” What more needed to be said?

Sports were important. Rugby was played in the Christmas term, field hockey in the Easter term, and cricket in Summer. We also had track and field. Our outdoor swimming pool was filled at the end of May and, once the water temperature reached 60°F, we

were required to swim. The first time John and I went for a swim in England we were enjoying a Sunday walk along the banks of the River Deben with two English boys, when we came to a spot where the motionless water was like a siren, tempting us to come in. Stripping off our clothes we plunged, naked, into the Deben, and I remember thinking, “I didn’t know water could be so cold.”

The Bahamians were in and out so quickly that we barely had time to get wet.

Swimming competitions were only inter-house, but rugby, hockey and cricket were played on inter-school and inter-house levels. To play for your house was a thrill, but to play for the school was to be somebody.

John excelled at sports and was victor ludorum in track and field. In 1949, Marryott had won the junior cricket trophy. In 1954, my final year, Marryott won all of the inter-house trophies, in all the sports.

The war may have been over, but it was still very much alive in the minds of the nation and schools had cadet forces where boys were trained for the Navy, Army or Air Force. Basic training was done in army uniforms, after which a cadet could stay in the Army section, or transfer to the Air Force section. We did not have a Navy section. The commanding officers were masters who had served in the military. Captain Buisseret headed the Army section, assisted by Lieutenant Goodden. The RAF section was commanded by Flight Lt Norman Stevens, with whom I had a sort of love-hate relationship.

He never forgot that I had annoyed him in a history class in 1952, and seemed to expect me to go on doing so.

Then, for the first time, thanks to brilliant goalkeeping, the school’s hockey team defeated the only men’s team that we played. It was my best ever performance in goal and Mr Steven’s praised me throughout the entire bus ride back to school. Our next match was against our biggest rivals and we lost 0-13. Mr Stevens never had another good word to say about my hockey.

We got on better in the RAF section, where I had found my niche and he was overjoyed when I applied for and was awarded an RAF Flying Scholarship, returning to school with a private pilot’s licence. But that was not the end of it. The time came for me to take the RAF Advanced Proficiency exam and we were allowed three hours to complete the paper, but I asked to be allowed to turn my paper after only 40 minutes. It was 1952 all over again.

He would not let me turn my paper in, even though I swore that I had done all that I was capable of doing. I was sent back to my seat, where I sat reading and re-reading all that I had written, but never picking up a pen. Finally, he called me up and said that I could turn in my paper, which he perused while I stood in front of him. In spite of his pointing out numerous errors, he allowed me to leave the room. Imagine his surprise when the exam results came back and my score of 98 per cent was the highest in England.

The RAF was where I felt at home.

I enjoyed the discipline, the pomp, the pageantry and being around aeroplanes. By 1954, John and I were the cadet leaders of the Army and RAF sections and I was drum major of the Woodbridge School CCF marching band.

Each year the CCF marched into town for the Remembrance Day service at the parish church. The first year I marched, I was the last cadet at the back of the whole parade and my new boots were killing me. The following year, I noticed that the local girls followed us all along the entire route.

In 1953, I marched several yards ahead of the rest of the parade and I realised that the young ladies of Woodbridge were following me. It must have been the mace that attracted them.

At the end of the Summer, Mr Stevens asked me to stay on another term to play rugby for him, but that was not to be. Nassau was calling and this island boy went home.

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The BHS can't do it all!

Animal matters | KIM ARANHA

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very week, actually every day, the Bahamas Humane Society receives countless phone calls, texts, voice mails, e-mails, WhatsApp and Facebook messages asking for help and reporting issues with animals all over the Bahamas.

We are constantly receiving information about surrey horses not looking healthy, dogs being chained, puppies up for sale, hungry cats at a hotel, a dog limping on the Western Esplanade, and so it goes on. The list is way too long to write down.

We welcome these nuggets of information and we do our very best to respond to each and every one of them, with the sense of urgency they deserve. We try to put right the wrongs, because that is what we are here to do, however, we need the public to be mindful that we only have so many people working per day.

There is a finite amount of calls we can respond to daily.

Many people are under the impression that as long as they have made the report, they have performed their duty to society and they can put it behind them and forget about it. A simple post on Facebook saying: “I saw a dog hit on the airport road”, does not necessarily resolve the problem, though the sentiment is good.

We may not see the post for several hours, and that road is long and two-sided. We urge you to call the BHS directly (323-5138) with these reports.

But does anybody pause to think how can the Bahamas Humane Society possibly do it all?

How can the BHS respond in a timely fashion to every message and call? Where can we possibly get the manpower? Coupled with the cruelty and neglect reports, there are invariably the very legitimate panicked calls from people with sick and injured pets, or dogs seen lying on the side of the road who need

Photo/Carrie Dow immediate help, piglets running along Bay Street who could get run over, a cow on the airport road…. and more, so, so much more.

However, the calls and reports are not the only issues we deal with. We have several hundred animals big and small who need to be fed (some three times a day). The cages and runs need to be cleaned; the animals are have different medications they need to be given, wellness checks need to be made. All water bowls need to be checked regularly (especially in this heat), the yard needs to be kept clear and tidy, regular maintenance and towels, bedding and toys washed.

Then we have the clinics that we run, the paperwork, the accounts, the Thrift Shop (the sorting and stocking of items in the shop), publicity, and keeping the clients informed. There are countless

surgeries, X-rays, diagnostics performed, adoptions, surrenders, community service kids needing supervision. There is no end to the list of services we perform, with a rotating staff of approximately 20 at present.

Let me underscore that we absolutely do try to give every phone call and complaint the same level of urgency, though sometimes one tips the barrel more than the next. The stress level of working in an environment that is so stretched in manpower and has such a high level of public demand can be very draining, and I have to say that I am very impressed with how well the BHS crew copes with it.

My greatest sadness it that many people appear to feel that the Bahamas Humane Society is an entity to solve every and all problems; at the stroke of one phone call all must be resolved. So few

PET OF THE WEEK | Attila the Hunny

By THE BAHAMAS HUMANE SOCIETY

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ttila is the last of the brindle pups from 2017, though he’s no longer a pup. He’s about two years old now. Attila is mellow and quiet and would love a home of his own with a family to care for him. He’s good with other dogs and could probably learn to live with a cat or two. Do you have

a place in your camp for Attila (not-the-Hun!)? If so, come in to the Bahamas Humane Society to meet him. Adoption hours are 11am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm on Saturday, or you can call 323-5138 for more information. id you know, the BHS is not a government

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organisation? It is Nassau’s oldest charity, turning 95 this year! The BHS is funded through donations, memberships, the Thrift Shop and various fundraisers. Are you a member yet?

Why not join today? You’ll be helping many animals if you do.

Photo/Patricia Vazquez

people actually stop and ask themselves, who and how this will be achieved, and if it not resolved within a short time, we become the target of frequent criticism.

I wish it to be known that we as an organisation are in need of funds and assistance.

The same public who believes that we should be there at every instance are respectfully invited to offer their support.

I understand that once you have made that single phone call, or tagged my name on the bottom of a post on Facebook, you may feel that your duty is done, but think about it, why not become further involved?

If you want to see the surrey horses off the road, start a movement. If you are not happy with how the government is doing things regarding animals, write to your representative. Give us a hand.

We simply cannot do everything on all the islands bar Grand Bahama. We are not big enough and do not have enough resources, but you can change that. You can step up and assist us in so many ways.

The Bahamas Humane Society often stands alone like a beacon, firm against criticism and frequently ignorant mind sets that resent the fact that we are the champions for those who cannot speak for themselves, but we are not a one-stopshop. We need your help.

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