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Hope Town road reviewed by Minister
Left to right: Marji Chapman (Hope Town District Council Secretary), Donnie Carey (HTDC Member), Don Cash (HTDC Member), Arthur Eldon (HTDC Member), Harold Malone (HTDC Deputy Chairman), Hon. Glenys Hanna-Martin (Minister of Transport and Aviation), Jeremy Sweeting (HTDC Chairman), Hope Strachan (Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport and Aviation), Edison Key (Central, South Abaco Member of Parliament), Preston Cunningham (Central Abaco Island Administrator).
300% fee hike alarms gun owners Hefty license fee increases which are in effect as of November 6, 2013 came as a surprise to many gun owners on Abaco. See page 5.
Cherokee’s Epworth Chapel renovated After six months of repairs, made possible by donations and fundraisers, the Methodist Chapel is seating its congregation again. See page 11.
Big turnaround for Big Bird
By Timothy Roberts Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna Martin and Minister of State in the Ministry of Transport and Aviation visited Hope Town to view the traffic situation on the island first-hand and to hear from residents about how they would like to see traffic managed in town. During her October 31 visit Ms. Hanna Martin was taken by members of the Hope Town District Council, including Chief Councillor Jeremy Sweeting, for a tour of the roads through the historic district and all the way to North End. She met with the Council to discuss their views on how the burgeoning traffic situation should be handled and also participated in an open public meeting at the Hope Town Harbour Lodge to hear from residents of the island.
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Bulldogs take bite out of national competition
Last year a local chicken farm was going to shutter its doors. This year they’re back in full swing. Find out why on page 17.
“Save the Bays” directors and North Abaco Council continue fight against Treasure Cay development
Creter’s Bulldogs brought in a historic win for Abaco softball. See Section B Page 10.
National Geographic promotes Geotourism Project
With input and support from Save the Bays, a national environmental coalition, the North Abaco Councils is ‘separating themselves from Central Government’ on the handling and decisons regarding the controversial dredging. See page 7. Above: Save the Bays directors along with North Abaco Council members.
Environmentalists attend a presentation with Tonya Cargill-Adderley and Maria Lucia Prinz on The Bahamas Geotourism Out Islands Program for National Geographic’s Interactive MapGuide on Nov. 1. For details see page 2.
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Central & All Abaco National Geographic promotes Geotourism Project to Out Islands only By Canishka Alexander Following a visit to the Abaco Chamber of Commerce in March regarding the Small and Medium Size Enterprises Development Bill (SMEDA), Tonya CargillAdderley, principal of Contact Excellence Consulting, returned to Abaco on Nov.1. Cargill-Adderley was accompanied by Maria Lucia Prinz, a National Geographic representative, for a presentation at the Office of the Prime Minister in the Government Complex. This time the focus was on The Bahamas Geotourism Out Islands Program for National Geographic’s Interactive MapGuide. The Bahamas is leading the pack as the first country in the region to have a NatGeo Geotourism Website, and the program is only being offered to the Out Islands. Cargill-Adderley reminded the audience that SMEDA ensures that small businesses receive support through several components that have legislative, funding and partnership ties. Turning the presentation over to Prinz, a definition for Geotourism was given. “Tourism that sustains or enhances the geographic character of a place, its
Above: Tonya Cargill-Adderley, principal of Contact Excellence Consulting. environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents,” she supplied. “Geotourism encompasses a range of travel including culture and heritage, history, food, nature, the outdoors, water, music and arts.” On the partnership note, locals have the opportunity to nominate Bahamian businesses and attractions between Sept.15 to Dec. 15 at:http://www.bahamasgeotourism.com. During the development process, Prinz will organize a Geotourism Council comprised of community leaders, historians, environmentalists, business owners, musicians and artists to oversee the project. The role of the Geotourism Council is to encourage the community to participate in the nomination process and to ensure that diversity of the region is reflected.
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There are two types of nominations: attractions and businesses. For attractions, all residents can share what is unique about their destination and include photos or video to enhance their content. For businesses, someone who is associated with the business or designated as a representative of the business, can add content about the businesses’ products and services. Nominations can be about a place, natural area, a local or family-owned business and distinctive wildlife habitats, so that viewers can access contact related to eco-heritage, natural and historic sites, culture, bonefishing locations, blue holes, etc. Users must create an account to participate in nominations, and to add content to the Website. Fully funded by National Geographic, the nominations for the Geotourism provides The Bahamas with free marketing to approximately 50 million people. For businesses, they receive information that shows the location of their visitors, so they can focus on that market. According to Prinz, some sites have received as much as 40,000 hits in a two to threeweek period. Ahead of the pack, Wynsome Ferguson of the Abaco Tourist Office and Kaderin Mills from the Bahamas National Trust told Prinz that they had already identified 59 sites on Abaco, and had narrowed their points of interests down to 20 sites, which
they have “Geotourism named the encompasses a Abaco Disrange of travel covery Trail. including culture and heritage, Prinz was enhistory, food, couraged by nature, the outthe women’s doors, water, initiative, music and arts.” adding that NatGeo is looking for volunteers/editors to fact check content and to assist those who are not computer savvy. Other participants included: Glen Kelly; Keith Bishop; Anita Knowles; Administrator Preston Cunningham; Marvin Russell; Dwayne Wallas; Stephen Kappeler; Ann Albury; and Leazona Richard.
Above: Maria Lucia Prinz, a National Geographic representative.
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Central & All Abaco Gun license hike upsets Abaco hunters, lawabiding residents By Timothy Roberts Residents in Abaco expressed serious concerns over the recent sudden appearance of a notice at the Marsh Harbour Police Station indicating firearm license fee increases which are in effect as of November 6, 2013. The public was caught unaware of the impending hike in fees, which are 300 percent more than the previous charge. The fees for rifles went from $100 to $300; shotguns, formerly $50 are now $150; gun import certificates went up to $150; special license for handguns tripled to $750; the license for firearm dealers is now $750 and the license for an antique firearm is now $300. According to sources retailers licensed to sell firearms just received the notice of the fee increases last week with the information that the fees were already in effect. One source says that groups of gun owners are already putting together petitions. He also said that many gun owners are considering turning in their guns to one of the gun retailers for storage if they are unable to pay or have multiple shotguns. “If the government thought this would increase revenues by raising it 300 percent they thought wrong. Less people will license all their guns,” he said. Another hunter said that this will affect what is in some families a multi-generational tradition of hunting. Yet others feel that the new fees will result in fewer responsible citizens owning guns while criminals will continue to be well armed with illegal weapons. “Criminals will love that law abiding citizens may have to turn in their guns because they can't afford the fees. This is crazy; just adds up to more illegal weapons,” one said. The new fees were mentioned by the government in the House of Assembly in June during the course of the budget debates, but remained unreported likely because raises to Cruising Permits and Aviation Fees took center stage. Notably, in 2010, Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade revealed that there were 15,545 licensed shotguns and 1,565 rifles. He did not provide statistics on the number of handguns. While no official number exists, it is estimated that there could be up to 3,000 such firearms in the country. Abaco’s Superintendent of Police, Noel Curry said that he expects that the Minister of National Security Bernard Nottage will release an official statement soon on the increases. Superintendent Curry stated that those unable to afford licensing multiple guns may turn in their unlicensed firearms for safe keeping until such time that they are able to afford to license them. Other fee increases include Character References (Police Certificate) which were formerly $2.50 are now $3 for residents and $5 for non-Bahamians, and finger print cards which are now $100 for non-Bahamians.
Fault shuts down Wilson City Power Plant in early November outages Damaged equipment and isolated incidents delay repairs
By Timothy Roberts In a press release from the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) adverse weather conditions in the area which led to severe salt spray caused damage to several pieces of equipment and a number of outages from November 6 through 8. The statement said that the equipment had to be repaired and cleaned before supply could be restored. Treasure Cay Crash Fire & Rescue assisted by washing excess salt off transformers in several areas between Treasure Cay and Cooper’s Town. A source at BEC said that the South Abaco Feeder developed problems and subsequently there was a ‘fault’ at a nearby substation. The fault caused a shutdown of the Wilson City power plant and when they attempted to restore power they developed undisclosed issues which required them to turn power back on temporarily through the old power plant. Due to the limitations of the old plant BEC had to carry out some load shedding while working to bring Wilson City back online. However, according to the press release BEC said that “the outages were not caused by inadequate generation on the island as available generation capacity exceeds peak demand for the entire island of Abaco at this time.” The press release said that “BEC officials on the island explained that a series of isolated incidents from Wednesday evening (November 6th, 2013) to Thursday morning (November 7, 2013) are to blame for the outages.” They said that adverse weather conditions were responsible for a series of island wide outages from November 6 and 7. Additionally, while in the process of restoring supply to the island, a private contractor damaged a BEC cable in Green Turtle Cay causing yet another island wide outage shortly before noon on November 7. “BEC teams were able to isolate the damaged cable and restore supply to most areas by 12:42 p.m. on Thursday. By 3:30 p.m. supply was restored to all areas of the island.” BEC also noted that they continue to experience supply related issues in Guana Cay where there was also damage to equipment caused by heavy salt spray. “The Corporation sincerely apologizes to its customers in Abaco who experienced supply interruption during this period and reiterates its commitment to providing a safe and reliable source of electricity to Abaco and the entire country.”
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Central & All Abaco Men arraigned at Magistrate’s Court for various offences By Canishka Alexander According to Det. Sgt. 2377 Christopher Farquharson of the Central Detective Unit, police officers at the Marsh Harbour Police Station received numerous reports of break-ins in Treasure Cay in the past several weeks. Police officers conducted an investigation into the matter, and learned that several flat screen televisions had been stolen from residences in the area. “This led to the arrest of three persons, who were charged with the offences of housebreaking, stealing and receiving,” Det. Sgt. Farquharson disclosed. “They were arraigned in court on [Nov. 11], and two were granted bail while one was remanded to prison.” Appearing before Magistrate Ancella Evans-Williams were Craig Williams, Angelo Sawyer and Kelson Pierre. Craig Williams was charged with housebreaking, and possession of dangerous drugs. Magistrate Evans-Williams handed down a fine of $500, warning Williams that if he were to default on the payment due that day, he would serve three months of prison time. Meanwhile, Angelo Sawyer was charged with two counts of housebreaking and stealing and one count of vagrancy. His bail was denied, and Sawyer was remanded to Her Majesty's Prison. Magis-
trate Evans-Williams told Pierre, who was guilty of receiving the stolen items, that he would remain in custody until his $6,000 bail was posted. Abaco police have four flat screen televisions in their possession and two have been identified by their owners. Det. Sgt. Farquharson also welcomed persons with stolen televisions to stop by the Marsh Harbour Police Station to identify the remaining items. He thanked persons in the community for giving them information leading to the arrest of the three men, and he commended his colleagues for their efforts with the investigation. In other matters, Alpachino Kemp also appeared in court on Nov. 11. Kemp faced charges of killing in the course of dangerous driving and speeding in excess of the speed limit in the death of Fred Parker last month. Kemp pled not guilty to both charges. His trial date has been set for April 2, 2014 at the Magistrate’s Court.
Police conduct community walkabouts On Friday, November 8, members of the Abaco Police Force led simultaneous community walkabouts in Treasure Cay and in downtown Marsh Harbour. Between 4pm and 6pm officers took to the streets on foot and distributed flyers on crime and safety tips. In Treasure Cay the walkabout was
On Nov 8 Police performed community walkabouts in Treasure Cay and Marsh Harbour. Above: officers during the Treasure Cay walkabout were able to meet a former Chief Inspector of the British Police Department (above.) Photo courtesy Abaco Police. led by Inspector W. Delancy. During the walkabout officers were able to visit with a former Chief Inspector of the British Police Department who was on the island. Residents were happy to see the police presence. In Marsh Harbour, officers of the
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North Abaco Concerns continue to be raised in Treasure Cay “Save the Bays” directors join with Council By Canishka Alexander Tensions were still running high in North Abaco last week following the dredging at the site of a proposed boutique hotel and fishing lodge by Sand Bar Club and Spa Ltd. near the entrance of Treasure Cay. Residents claim that the dredged site is where the Loyalists first settled after their 1783 landfall at Carleton Point, and that now artifacts of great historical value are lost forever. Although the government issued a cease and desist order on Oct. 22 for dredging to be stopped, it was reported that there was a delay in the developers receiving it. Consequently, the North Abaco District Council retained the services of Grand Bahama Attorney Fred Smith, who was joined by Joseph Darville, in Treasure Cay on Nov. 6. Fred Smith and Darville are both directors for the Save the Bays Coalition, and stated that they are in allegiance with the council. “That is reprehensible; it should never happen, [and] I call them environmental terrorists,” Darville said. “This is a catastrophe waiting to happen,” he said while pointing in the direction of the creek. “They’ve already destroyed the habitat of a number of marine species. Right today we stood at the end of this particular excavation, and noticed five different species that are there struggling in this water, which they have already polluted.”
Above: dock (background) which some residents of Treasure Cay and North Abaco find irksome. The North Abaco expressed frustration regarding being “bypassed” for decisions about the community. Joining the conversation, Ejnar Cornish, deputy chief councilor for North Abaco, said he was most concerned by the issue because the North Abaco District Council had been bypassed and has received very little information about the project. Disgruntled resident – Israel Cooper – said the dock constructed at the Treasure Sands Club is an eyesore atop one of the top 10 beaches in the world. “Everything is being done without any input from the community,” Cooper complained. Fred Smith agreed with Cooper saying that the failure of every government is the lack of respect for the locals. “Local communities should be allowed to make decisions about their own future instead of having it rammed down their throats,” Fred Smith said. Meanwhile, Chief Councillor Gary Smith said they had invited Fred Smith to
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view the project with them because they have serious concerns about the way the government has allowed the investor to breach the laws of the country. He said they were disrespected at the highest level. “We will not sit down and allow them to go any further,” Gary Smith vowed. “We stand strong with the residents of Treasure Cay, and we’re going to fight this until the end. We definitely want this project to be stopped. “This is raising serious environmental concerns. We are very much concerned about the dredging her that is going to cause serious flooding during hurricanes and during spring tide.” Gary Smith added that the developers planned to bulk head the area to allow the water to go around into the surrounding
settlements and as far as the S.C. Bootle Highway. Those areas, he said, will be impassable during hurricanes. While the chief councillor said he does not have a problem with the project itself, he does not believe it should be where the creek is. “This creek should not be touched; the Bahamas National Trust wanted to make this area a national park – that’s saying a whole lot,” Gary Smith explained. Chief Councillor Smith also warned that the North Abaco Council would be revoking the permits issued by the Port Board giving permission to the developers to build docks, and that they are separating themselves from Central Government on this issue. Fred Smith explained that the stated goals of Save the Bays are to challenge unregulated development and to promote respect for the locals. “This is about human rights and respect for local people, who are most intimate and familiar with the environment,” Fred Smith bellowed. “They have raised their children here. They have been here for generations. They love the land and the sea. It has always provided them with sustenance, so it’s a very, very intimate relationship that family islanders have with nature.” As board director for the Treasure Cay Property Owners Association (TCPOA), and general manager of the Treasure Cay Please see
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I should start by giving a big shout-out to Creter’s Bulldogs for bringing back the hardware. For the first time ever an Abaco softball team has beaten the heavy hitters out of Nassau and Freeport for the trophy. An incredible performance, to be sure. They’re not the only Abaconian athletes shining right now, however. A few weeks ago a basketball tournament was hosted with teams from Nassau attending. Abaco’s own Agape Eagles came out on top. The Bahamas’ National Dart Team, which put on a good show on the international stage just recently, has more Abaco players than players from any other island in the country. A young Abaco swimmer, Brayden Dam, represented the Abaco Swim Club in Nassau a few weeks ago and broke the Bahamian record for Boys 8 & Under 50 meter breast stroke. In fact any time Abaco sends swimmers to meets we come back with medals. We’ve even sent some to CARIFTA and had them return with medals.
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The Abaco Judo Club, masterfully instructed by Sensei Lil and her team, medaled in international competition. They hardly have enough money for travel but they’re producing world class results. The track runners produced out of Moore’s Island consistently impress and lead the pack. A CARIFTA team isn’t complete without one or two of our boys or girls. There’s a new flag football league here now that’s showing promise now as well. Lessons in sportsmanship and foundations for excellence start in efforts like this one. If I’ve left any club or athlete out you’ll have to forgive me: there are just that many. But we’ve always known Abaco is a hotbed of talent. Not just athletic talent, of course. And we can’t forget that. We can’t let it be undernourished in our increasingly strained education system. We can’t let it be dismissed by the big boys and girls out of our Capitol. We can’t let it be undermined by rotten society. We can nourish it by volunteering to lead sports or academic clubs at our children’s schools. We can hold it high because we outshine the country’s best when we kick it into high gear. And we can keep it on a solid foundation by remembering it takes a whole community to raise each other up; lending a helping hand to your neighbour is sometimes all it takes. This is a special country. And Abaco: an even more special place. We can keep it that way. Let’s look at our successes (athletic, economic, etc.) and build off of it.
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Letters to the Editor A Few Thoughts on the Airport Dear Editor; I have been following the articles in your paper about the terminal. Just a few thoughts from a frequent visitor to the Abaco's. 1. Being from the US, to some in the Bahamas means we are arrogant, demanding people. That we expect to get what we pay for and we want it done right and in a timely fashion the first time. And to this I say you are right, some of us are. Now for a question. Who was the incompetent fool that looked at the blueprints for this airport and didn't realize the layout was wrong and inadequate. I know house wive that would have realized the lack of fire escapes. Not to mention adequate counter space for printers and such. 2. Why wasn't the FAA and the local Civil Air department both included in reviewing the plans along with the airlines and if they were, why weren't the recommendations that they made followed. 3. If the plans were approved, how is it possible for a new group of politicians to come in and change the plans unless the outgoing group were total morons. Well you get what you pay for, oh I'm sorry that is only the case when you hire competent people and companies to do the work in the first place. 4. This all leads back to number 1 on my list. Incompetent fools who don't have
a clue as to what they are doing approving something way out of their league. It's about time to bring in the professionals and get the job done. . Which of course should have been done in the first place (yes I know, arrogant demanding American). Boy I wonder who got the new car or the new boat to award this contract. Again just a thought after a few million dollars here and a few million dollars there of wasted money. -Just Wondering
Airport a Laughing Matter Dear Editor; Over the last 42 years we have suggested our friends go to the Abacos for their vacation. Many have taken us up on our suggestion but have come back questioning our recommendation. They had a great time with the natural beauty of the area but their first and last impression was the dump that we have known for 40 plus years as the airport. The brutal conditions at the airport is really hurting your tourist business. Whatever the real problem is it needs to get fixed now to provide relief to the business in the Abacos. The project has become a laughing matter in the states. -Carter Bryan
Preserving Camelot; Idealism and Inspiration in our Communities Dear Editor; Thank you for accepting my letter to be printed in your “Letters to the Editor.” A few days after this issue of “The Abaconian” is circulated, 22nd November will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. On 20th January 1961, President Kennedy gave perhaps the most moving and inspiring inaugural address of all time at his presidential inauguration. His most famous line in the 1,355 word address was of course, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” Those words and his genuine idealism inspired a generation. They have inspired many beyond this point in history. I was born 20 years after he was assassinated, and his words still spoke deeply and touched me. My passion for public service is partially driven due in part to his call to serve a cause greater than ourselves; and also to help make the place that you live an even better place. Reflecting back on President Kennedy and his stirring address, I have felt
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the need to applaud and commend a few persons in my home community of ManO-War Cay, who have done little deeds with no thought of recognition, expecting no accolades, but they done these selfless acts because they love their community. It points me back to Kennedy’s quote but only localizing it, they are not asking what their community can do for them, but what they could do for their community. On 1st December 2007, I proudly dedicated a monument in Man-O-War Cay at the Old Cemetery. The Old Cemetery was our first cemetery that sustained severe damage in Hurricane Betsy in 1965. Many graves washed out, as this cemetery is nothing but lone sand. After this tragedy, this cemetery was closed and a new cemetery was started inland on solid rock. Because of this, the then Town Council decided to dedicate a monument to all who were buried at this cemetery. Not long after the monument was dedicated, Daisy Albury and her sister Fannie, took it upon themselves to keep the area around the monument clean and supplied with flowers and other beautiful décor. They do this on a regular basis. They have been consistent and faithful in keeping the monument and its immediate surroundings clean. They do this in a quiet Please see
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way, with no expectations of a ‘thank you.’ I look at what they do and it reminds me of genuine selflessness, and them wanting to do their part to give back to the community in a small way, but in some ways, I consider it a big way. I would like to take this opportunity to say thanks; thanks for thinking of your community and taking on a project that you are not required to do. Another example and another thank you I wish to make known, is the hard work of Mr.& Mrs. Meeks, one of our second homeowner families. Several years ago, the Council decided to name the streets by involving our residents to name their respective street. After this process, Mr. Earl Meeks, volunteered to craft our street signs, saving the town a great deal of money. Additionally, due to the town’s proud heritage of wood work, through boatbuilding and carpentry, we wished to give our street signs a true island feel, and the signs were wood carved. After Mr. Meeks made the signs, he went further, and physically assisted me in installing the signs in their places. Even though, Mr. Meeks is not a native of our community and he has a second home here, he still had a love and passion to do this for the community and we are forever grateful. The street signs are beautiful and we are pleased. Thank you.
I am sure that there are many others that do the little things day to day, sacrificing for your community, doing the unknown. There are others that make great sacrifices week after week, like leaders of our youth groups, kids clubs, bible study groups and Sunday Schools. It brings me to the last line in Kennedy’s address, “Here on earth God’s work must truly be our own.” I salute all of you. It is because of you and your unselfish nature that we have a great community and a knack for getting things done. As I conclude, I reflect again on President Kennedy. His captivating remarks encouraging volunteerism and selflessness remind me of those mentioned above and so many more. As we mark this historic anniversary of one of history’s saddest days, as a tribute to his legacy and his presidency that spanned a short 1,000 days, perhaps we can all ask ourselves, what can we do for our country, what can we do for our community, what can we do for our brother or sister, our neighbour or our friend? If we live up to his challenge, his memory and ‘Camelot’ will live on. Thank you, Jeremy T. Sweeting Chief Councillor
‘Tis the Season to be Jolly (And Maybe Not) Dear Editor; Tis the season to steal what isn’t yours. In recent weeks five of our fisherman have lost outboard motor right off their small boats tied to the dock. Locked gas tank covers have pried off and gas siphoned off. Whole bunches of near-ripe bananas cut off the tree and disappeared, and who knows what else has gone missing in our little settlement. Is it our local boys? I wouldn’t want to think so. Or sneaky thieves who come in the dark of night to take things that don’t belong to them? I’ve always thought of us as a Christian Nation and the Ten Commandments say “Thou Shalt Not Steal”. Yet some people feel it is their right to not have to pay for something, they just take whatever they want. The majority of Abaconians are honest, God-fearing people that know they must earn a living and pay hard earned money for what they want. We are reminded that there will be a judgment day and we can only hope that these thieves will receive their just dessert when that time comes. -Lee Pinder Cherokee Sound
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Hotel, Resort and Marine, Stephen Kappeler spoke on behalf of Robert Meister, owner and developer. Kappeler was concerned about the illegal dredging taking place without the proper permits. He said that the Meister family owns some of the largest sums of land in North Abaco, and the waterway on the creek side feeds up to the property called Third Phase, which has been reserved for future development. Treasure Cay business owner, Cliff Bootle, said the dredging will have adverse effects on Ecotourism prospects with kayaking, the proposed national park, and the further discovery of artifacts – some of which are housed at the hotel. Weighing in on the issue from a historical view, Ann Albury’s family owned 20 acres of property inclusive of Carleton Point, which was where the Loyalists originally settled. Based on what her grandmother Edna Roberts told her, Albury said the Loyalists used smaller boats to cross over from the beach to the creek area. With the permission of Norman McKinney, Albury said that in 1983 a plaque was placed at Carleton Point designating it as the landing place of the Loyalists in 1783. Albury’s husband also found a brick at the creek, and it was confirmed that it was a brick that was used for the ballast of the ship. Piece of china and a military button were also found. So far, she said that Bahamian artist Alton Lowe, Bob Carr, an archaeologist, and Steve Dodge, author, are all aware of what is taking place. “It’s our heritage that’s being destroyed,” Albury said. “We have to put a stop by being a voice and not being scared to speak out.”
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South Abaco Renovations nearly complete for Cherokee Methodist Church By Lee Pinder Epworth Methodist Chapel’s members and adherents in Cherokee Sound returned to their newly renovated church on the October 27, 2013 after six full months of repairs to the building. They temporarily held services at the W.W. Sands Community Center across the street while the work was being done. The resident minister for the Southern Abaco Region of the Bahamas Conference of Methodist Churches, Reverend Marie Neilly, stood outside the entryway and officially re-dedicated the sanctuary to the “Glory of God” and requested permission
Above: repairs being carried out on the cement area in front of the Chapel. Materials were secured for this project by Michael Bethel.
Michael Knowles and Reverend Marie Neilly rededicating the Epworth Methodist Chapel. The building was first constructed in 1933.
to re-enter. Accompanying her were the Congregational Board Chairman, Michael Knowles and long-time member, Larry Neilly, who helps to conducts services and is also a lay-preacher in the church, and a visiting minister from Norwich, England, Stanley Hansel, an old friend of Cherokee who was visiting and ministering to the residents at the time. The church, built in 1933, was not altered in any way and the builders, Jim and Kent Bethel of Out Island Construction, retained all aspects of the original church with a new and more structurally sound building. Jim and his workmen also fashioned a new cross to put on the wall over the pulpit area. The work has been extensive and difficult, but the results have been well worth the wait.
Everyone was hoping to not return to the building until all the work was completed, however, costs exceeded original estimates, as they often do, and the exterior work on the building will have to wait. Although the repairs have been contemplated for many years, the church was able to regularly add to their “Building Fund Account” as well as also counting heavily on the generosity of their members and friends, as all churches do. At the present, they know additional funds will be needed and the church is working on their options. This year the church has an extra special reason for their annual Thanksgiving Service which will be held on November 24 with native son Hartis Pinder conducting the service to thank the many benefactors.
Not included in the renovation plans were the repairs to the cement area between the street and the entrance to the church. For this, another special thank you has to go to Captain Michael Bethel who arranged to obtain the cement and the help of several local men to volunteer their time to construct and pour a new and stronger foundation in this area. For decades the cracks in the cement and the retention of rainwater has hampered the entryway to the church, but now this too has been corrected, thanks to all these Cherokee men. The people of Cherokee Sound and all those with Cherokee roots always seem to answer the call whenever they are needed and try to help themselves whenever they can.
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Hanna-Martin said that the Ministry is presently reviewing the Road Traffic Act and that she wanted to see firsthand the traffic situation in Hope Town. “We are here today to listen to the community to see what their concerns and views are and then hopefully out of this conversation we will begin to have some regulations to manage traffic on this island,” she said She said the roads of the historic district of Hope Town are very narrow and are a cause of concern to the Ministry and they will try to determine their approach to traffic management on the island. “We will be very guided by the community in terms of the quality of life issues and by what makes rational sense in traffic management rules and regulations in these kind of circumstances,” she said. While Hanna-Martin acknowledges the challenges Hope Town faces, she is hopeful that they will reach a consensus that will agree with everyone. Residents at the town meeting expressed much support for the gate that limits traffic through the settlement, stating that it brings a comfortable level of safety for children and guests who walk the historic area of the island. A couple residents were opposed to a fee being attached to having access to a key to use the road though the community.
They said it “We will be was restricvery guided tive to busiby the nesses and community in that not everyone is able terms of the to afford a quality of life $50 key. issues and by F o r what makes more than 15 years a gate, rational sense” approved by the Council, was managed by the Elbow Cay Community Association who required a donation of $50 for an annual pass and gate key. The Association collects the money and uses it for community projects which sometimes include minor road repairs. Stated in the Road Traffic and Speed Limit (Abaco) Regulations (Section 43(2)) 9. No motor vehicle shall be allowed north of the Methodist Church in any part of the settlement of Hope Town in the District of Marsh Harbour. Mr. Sweeting said that from a legal stand point the law needs to be changed or repealed. The Hope Town District earlier this year passed a resolution on new regulations and rules for the roads in Hope Town which was also presented to Ms. Hanna-Martin.
Business Island Girl Boutique II caters to entire family
Above: Keli Albury, owner of Island Girl Boutique I and II. Grand opening was held on Oct. 31 for her second location. By Canishka Alexander Inspired to sell clothing for the entire family, Island Girl Boutique Owner Keli Albury held a grand opening for her second location – Island Girl Boutique II – on Oct. 31. “It was great! Customers were saying: ‘Wow, so beautiful – feels like we are in the USA,’” Keli exclaimed. “They said the prices are good, and they have somewhere to shop for their kids.” One of the male shoppers, Neil, ex-
pressed that he loved the store because it made him feel like he was away from home. He was impressed by the affordable prices as well as the good variety of jean sizes available. “I have never seen such a good variety of jeans on the island; it’s hard to find my size,” Neil said. “I even picked up a shirt while I was at it. I didn’t come
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Further Business Veteran 5-Star hotel chief appointed manager of Hope Town Harbour Lodge Press Release Hope Town Harbour Lodge recently announced the appointment of veteran luxury hotelier Allen Davis as manager of the historic property that was purchased in June 2012 by a group of Bahamian investors. “We are very pleased to announce the appointment of Allen Davis, a man who, over a career that spans five decades, has had vast experience at high-end hotel and restaurant properties in The Bahamas,
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Above: veteran hotelier Allen Davis whose career has taken him from 4-diamond and 5-star properties in the U.S., France and the Caribbean to local management positions at the Lyford Cay Club and Cat Cay in the northern Bahamas has joined the Hope Town Harbour Lodge as its new manager.
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to shop – just to look around, but if I see something I like, I will get it.” The store is located on Don Mackay Boulevard next to K & S Service Station. With spacious floor space and soaring ceilings, Island Girl Boutique II is adorned in a breathtaking Glam plus Victorian style décor. After working tirelessly since June to have the store completed, she was pleased that Island Girl II is open just before the Christmas season. There are four knowledgeable and courteous employees in store to assist her customers. Although Island Girl I is still open for business, Keli said that the space was limited prompting her to expand to a familyoriented store that would serve as a onestop-shop. While Island Girl I sells souvenirs, Tshirts, women’s clothing, shoes, fashion jewelry and handbags, Island Girl II offers an astonishing variety of clothing for the entire family including men’s clothing and shoes, and children’s accessories, clothing and shoes. For the women, there are pajamas, underwear, and Keli also plans to add women’s shoes to the second location. Miss Abaco Pageant Director TJay Stubbs attended the event in support of
Keli, whom he said greatly assists him with clothing for the pageant’s models. “This is really, really good. Keli outdid herself: from the chandelier, to the entrance and the balloons on the outside,” he lauded. “Everything is well-placed; you can maneuver around the store. Look at the various colours, and the new location goes to show that the Abaco economy is growing.” Keli said that working along with various pageants and events has definitely helped to give her business more exposure. Keli’s family and close friends have also been instrumental in her success, and she thanked God first, her father – Percy Albury – who is a great support; her brother Shannon Albury; Melinda Albury and Timmy Clarke for all of their assistance. As she looks toward the future, there are still more exciting ideas to be revealed. Amongst them is an online Island Girl clothing store, and the introduction of Island Girl Body Products and Perfume. She said that every two months, Island Girl Boutique I has a 25% off storewide sale, so the next sale will take place on Nov. 29 and 30. Store hours are: Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. The phone contact is: 367-0238.
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Europe, the Caribbean and the United States,” said Peter Andrews, President. “Allen has worked at hotels in Switzerland, France, British Virgin Islands, in The Bahamas and the US. While he jokes that he has been a bellman, busboy, waiter, and more, the reality is that he has had a wide range of experiences including management at 5-star properties that prepared him to take the reins and oversee the renaissance of this little gem of a Family Island resort that consistently ranks #1 in Hope Town on TripAdvisor.com.” Davis began his career at age 13 with a job in the Hotel du Palais, Biarritz, France, the former residence of Napoleon. Through hard work even as a teen, he moved steadily up, accepting a job at the Cafe de Paris, then moving on to the 5-star Palace Hotel in St. Moritz before spending seven years at Hyatt 4-diamond properties, including the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, also 5-star and the Park Hyatt in Chicago. He held positions in Barbuda, on a private island in the British West Indies and in The Bahamas at three locales – the Lyford Cay Club, Cat Cay in the northern Bahamas and at the Dunmore Beach in Harbour Island. The hospitality veteran joins the 25room Hope Town Harbour Lodge as it undergoes a common areas renovation. Built originally as a retirement home for a British brigadier and opened nearly 50 years ago as a three-room hotel, the lodge sits on a hill overlooking the famed Elbow Cay red and white striped lighthouse and the Sea of Abaco. Often referred to as an inn
for its intimate feel despite its broad lawns and a popular choice for weddings, honeymoons and community events, Hope Town Harbour Lodge has consistently ranked best in places to stay on Elbow Cay. Frommers recently credited it for its food, noting “this hotel’s dining options are still winning new friends.” Mr. Davis’ appointment is effective immediately.
Jimmy’s Wines and Spirits Expands to Abaco Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company has added another Jimmy’s Wines and Spirits location in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. The new addition brings the total number of Jimmy’s Wines and Spirits to eight and adds another island to the list of locations for the Bahamian Brewery’s chain of liquor stores. The other seven are scattered throughout Grand Bahama, New Providence and Eleuthera. Last weekend the brewery organised a grand opening of the new location with live entertainment, 30% off on selected wines and spirits, free finger foods and even some truly Bahamian free beers. Lynden Johnson, Sales and Marketing Manager for Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company noted, “The store opening was tremendously successful. The general public received both the store and the sale extremely well; we are very excited to have a store in this growing market.”
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Above: Jimmy’s Wines and Spirits held a Grand Opening and Sale for its new Marsh Harbour location. Jimmy’s Wines and Spirits stores sell the full line of Bahamian Brewery and Beverage products along with wines, spirits, sodas and cigarettes. The new Marsh Harbour location was also one of the stops on the Sculling Championship motorcade, so it was an all Bahamian Brewery weekend in the Abacos. “We are thrilled to be opening in Abaco,” said Mr. James Sands, CEO of the Bahamian Brewery. “Since our inception our brand has done very well here and I am very pleased with the support we receive at local bars and restaurants. Our goal is to always provide better service for our clients and for them to have quicker resources to more products.”
Cornerstones of Abaco Business:
The Green Turtle Cay Ferry By Mirella Santillo A rudimentary ferry service with two wooden boats operated in the sixties by Mr. Harold Lowe, brother of the present owner of the Green Turtle Cay Ferry, Mr. Floyd Lowe, was the starting point of what is now a very professional ferry service, taxi-
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Further Business Abaco Big Bird sees big turnaround By Timothy Roberts One year ago, a local producer of chicken faced an uncertain future and the possibility of shutting it all down, but today they are progressing and feel more certainty in their prospects. Lance Pinder, Manager at Abaco Big Bird, said that things looked really bad a year ago and “Last summer we were going to shut down.” “The year before last the government had eliminated controls on the import of foreign chicken reducing the duty rate from 45 to 35 percent and they started taxing us on our raw materials by 10 percent. It was too much,” he said. So based on a high monthly turnover they were able to survive off their cash flow for a while but by last summer that was coming to an end. Mr. Pinder said that the new minister (Minister of Financial Services, Ryan Pinder) made changes and they began to see a recovery in their business. He added that the government also made a strong effort to get stores in Nassau to support buying local. He said that ultimately “The 10 percent went away, but the 1 percent [on the entry forms] put it back to where it was.” While the flooding of the market with cheap chicken, particularly from Brazil, was not a big issue in Abaco, because it wasn’t well received, in Nassau it hit their business hard. “It takes a while to catch yourself from something like that so we are just starting to get back to where we can breathe again,” he said. “We never cut any of our staff, we just cut back the hours, but now we are back up to full staff, full time; we’ve even taken on a few temporary people.” He said that now that they have seen what may come with a liberalized market with World Trade Organization membership they can better position themselves and not worry about having the “rug pulled out from under us.” “It was a big lesson being in an open market like that; but it was more open that I bet the USA is when it comes to imported items.” Mr. Pinder said. “They at least have a standards bureau and there isn’t a big concern with dumping; but here we were so liberalized and it was crazy.” He said that for Abaco Big Bird to grow they need to get into more restaurants in the market in Nassau; “we can’t interject into the retail market much more.” He said next year they are looking to introduce some new products to the market, like vacuum packaged chicken which does really well and they hope to have more money to invest in more equipment. “We’ve had big requests for boneless thighs; so hopefully we’ll get in some new equipment to be able to start doing this,” he said. He estimates that since Abaco Big Bird has been open that they have spent 25 to 30 million in the local economy and they have now been open for about 18 years.
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Found Firearm
At 10:28am on 24th October, 2013, officers of the Central Detective Unit M.H.P.S. acting on information went to an area in Dundas Town, Abaco where they recovered a brown Remington Magnum model shotgun with one live round of shotgun shells. Investigation continues.
Causing Harm (Suspect arrested and charged) At 1:25am on 25th October, 2013, a 35 year old female of Murphy Town, Abaco, reported that sometime around 1:15am on Friday 25th October, 2013, while at her place of work, she was beaten about the body by three (3) females only known to her by face. Police action requested. Suspects arrested At 1:35pm on 25th October, 2013, officers of the M.H.P.S. arrested two 19 year females both of Murphy Town reference to this matter. The suspects were interviewed and charged
Shopbreaking At 8:07am on 10 October, 2013, a 47 year old female of Murphy Town, Abaco, reported that sometime between 12:30am and 7:00am on Thursday 24th October, 2013, some unknown person/s entered her work place. The culprit/s searched and stole an undetermined amount of coins. Police action requested. Investigation continues.
Threats of Death & Causing Harm (Suspect arrested and charged) At 6:48am on 25th October, 2013, a 33 year old female of Spring City, Abaco, reported that sometime around 6:30am same while outside her residence, she had an argument with a young man she only knew by face concerning her dogs making noise. As a result, the young man threatened to kill her and beat her about the body. Police action was requested. Suspect arrested At 7:18am on 25th October, 2013, officers of the M.H.P.S. Arrested a 25 year old male of Spring City, Abaco in reference to this matter.
Causing Harm (Suspect arrested and charged) At 9:10am on 23rd October, 2013, a 26 year old female of Murphy Town, Abaco, came to M.H.P.S. and reported that she had an altercation with her estranged husband who hit her on the right hand with a shovel. Police action requested. Suspect arrested. At 5:50pm on 24th October, 2013, officers of the M.H.P.S. arrested the suspect a 38 year old male of Dundas Town reference to his matter. He was charged for the offence. He was granted bail in the amount of $1,000.00 to appear in court on 31/10/13.
Shopbreaking At 12:20am on 26th October, 2013, a worker c/o a local security company contacted the M.H.P.S. and reported that some unknown person/s broke the northern
glass window to a local business located in Marsh Harbour. Police assistance requested. Investigation continues.
Causing Harm At 1:54am on 27th October, 2013, officers of the M.H.P.S. reported that there was a disturbance at a local Sports Bar located in Marsh Harbour, Abaco. Police Assistance requested. Officers saw and spoke to a 21 year old male of Murphy Town, Abaco, who reported while at a local sports bar talking to a female, he was approached by a young lady he knows who hit him to the head with a bottle causing injuries. Police action requested. Investigation continues.
Unlawful Entry, Threats of Death and Causing Harm (Suspect arrested and charged) At 12:25am on 27th October, 2013, a 24 year old female of Dundas Town, Abaco, reported that sometime around 12:00am same date while at her residence, her ex-boyfriend came to her residence and pleaded to her to allow him to enter. She refused and as a result, he jimmied the front door to gain entry. While inside the residence, he beat her about the body putting her in fear. Police action requested. Suspect arrested. At 12:32am on 27th October, 2013, officers of the M.H.P.S. arrested a 35 year old male of Dundas Town, Abaco in reference to this matter. He was charged for the offence.
Causing Damages At 11:30am on 26th October, 2013, a 43 year old male of Murphy Town, Abaco, reported that sometime around 10:30am same date, while at his step-daughter apartment in Murphy Town, he discovered that some unknown person/s slashed the four tires on his truck. He suspects his stepdaughter’s ex-boyfriend in this matter. Police action requested. Investigation continues.
Drug Arrest (Suspect arrested and charged) On Wednesday 6th November 2013 at 5pm, officers of the Central Detective Abaco Unit, executed a search warrant on a premises of a male situated in Murphy Town, Abaco. At this time he was found in possession of a quantity of suspected marijuana (7 grams) and was arrested by Officers for the same. He was charged for the offence. He attended court on 11/11/13 and pleaded guilty and was fined $500.00 or one (1) month.
House Breaking & Stealing (Suspect arrested and charged) At 8:22am on 6th November, 2013, a 48 year old male of Flamingo Drive, Treasure Cay, Abaco, reported that sometime between 4:00pm on Tuesday 5th November, 2013, and 8:22am on Wednesday 6th
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November, 2013, some unknown person/s broke into a residence at Treasure Cay, Abaco. The culprit/s stole two (2) Sony flat screen T.V.’s, two (2) black Sony DVD players and an assortment of DVDs. Police action requested. Suspect Arrested On the same date at 5pm officers of North Abaco and the Central Detective Unit Abaco Unit executed a search warrant on the premises of Craig David Williams 16/7/72 of Murphy Town. Officers recovered a 36” flat screen Sony T.V., two Sony DVD players, and an assortment of DVDs suspected to be stolen. As a result he was arrested for questioning in this matter. The exhibits were positively identified by the complainant at M.H.P.S. As a result, Craig David Williams was charged for the offence. He attended Magistrate Court on 11/11/13 and was released on $6,000.00 bail.
Housebreaking (Suspect arrested and charged) At 11:00am on 4th November, 2013, a 49 year old resident of Fire road, Abaco, reported that sometime between 17th October, 2013 and 4th November, 2013, some unknown person/s broke into a condo at Bahama beach club and stole three flat screen T.V.s Police action requested. Suspect Arrested On the same date at 5pm officers of North Abaco and the Central Detective Unit Abaco Unit executed a search warrant on the premises of Craig David Williams 16/7/72 of Murphy Town. Officers recovered a 36” flat screen Sony T.V., two Sony DVD players, and an assortment of DVDs suspected to be stolen. As a result he was arrested for questioning in this matter. The exhibits were positively identified by the complainant at M.H.P.S. As a result, Craig David Williams was charged for the offence. He attended Magistrate Court on 11/11/13 and was released on $6,000.00 bail.
Causing Damages At 9:35am on 9th November, 2013, a 34 year old resident of Casaurina Point, Abaco reported that sometime between 6:15pm on 8/11/13 and 8:00am on 9/11/13, some unknown person/s entered a local business establishment on Don McKay Boulevard. Investigation continues. Stolen Vessel (Recovered) At 8:45am on 7th November, 2013, a 59 year old resident of Sunrise Bay, Regattas, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, reported that sometime between 6th November, 2013 and 7th November, 2013, some unknown person/s stole his 20ft Sea Junt White boat with one 150HP outboard engine attached. Police action requested. Recovered Sometime around 5:00pm on 6th November, acting on information officers of the M.H.P.S. recovered the vessel in the area of Bahama Carol Island, Abaco. The lower unit was stolen from the engine. Investigations continue.
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Between 1999 and 2005, all the ferry boats were replaced with new fiberglass boats, the first of which, was built in Key West in 1999 by Mr. Andy Grant. He also built the next three in a new location out of the Miami River. They were then crossed over to Green Turtle Cay. Mr. Lowe acknowledged the professionalism of Mr. Jerry Tubs, the mechanic from Man O War who used to go to Florida to inspect the boats and launch them, making sure they worked perfectly before bringing them back to Green Turtle Cay. “There is nothing on these boats that can rust,” he said, “they can last forever.” The business is presently family- operated with two of his sons, Nigel and Larry Lowe and two of his grandsons, Troy and Joshua, working as steady captains. Curtis Hodgkins, Nigel’s brother- in- law, works two days-a week on a part- time basis and there is one back-up captain, insuring that there will always be a captain to run the daily seventeen trips, (eight trips each way plus a 5pm service from the main island to Green Turtle Cay) 365 days a year, except if there is a hurricane. Another grandson, Matthew, manages the office.
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ing people daily to and from Green Turtle Cay and the main island of Abaco. When Harold decided to move to Florida, he offered Floyd to buy the ferry business from him (he also asked him to manage Abaco Seafood Ltd, which he ended up buying). So in 1970, Floyd Lowe became the owner of what was to become the Green Turtle Cay Ferry, included in the purchase were two wooden boats, the Bolo and the Terror. The Terror had to be sold back to Harold because it was not suitable for a ferry service. “There was no need for a ferry until the Treasure Cay Airport was built,” explained Mr. Lowe who will celebrate his ninety fourth birthday on November 14. Until then people crossed over in their own boats or they took advantage of a service offered by two people with small boats. But after the opening of the airport, tourists and prospective real estate buyers became interested in visiting the cay. The Bolo was a 37ft vessel built by Percy Thompson of Marsh Harbour. In 1980 a second boat was purchased, the
Above: Floyd Lowe, who bought Green Turtle Ferry from his brother in 1970, holding a Cacique Award for Transportation. Donnie I. It had a gasoline engine and had to be refitted with a diesel engine before starting the service. It was renamed the Bolo III. But over the years the need for more boats became evident. So a third vessel, the Lenmar, bought from Captain Leonard Thompson was added and renamed the Bolo II. The Bolo IV, a 21 ft boat with outboard engines became the fourth boat.
The service covers New Plymouth Harbour, Black Sound, White Sound and the main island. There are other stops available upon request. The Green Turtle Cay Ferry has a five year contract with the Government which pays the cost of the ride to ferry the children who go to school in Cooper’s Town or March Harbour. Over sixty kids leave at 7:30 each morning to come back at 3:30 in the afternoon. The company also offers charters if the need arises for people to travel in between schedule times. “We offer not only a ferry service, but also a community service,” said the nonagenarian, explaining that the company will carry people free of charge in case of an accident or a medical emergency. The captain will also drive them from the dock to a doctor or to the airport. Floyd Lowe, although retired, sits in the company’s office every day, welcoming the visitors. He is always ready to talk about his life’s many adventures and experiences, experiences narrated in a biography by Mr. Jack Hardy, titled “A Man of Many Firsts”.
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training, recruiting, and strategic planning. John Cash is the real estate brokerage manager for John Cash Realty and a member of the Bahamas Real Estate Association and international member of the National Association of Realtors.
Careers on Abaco: Music Teacher
Above: John Cash Press Release John Cash ABR, BRI, CRB, CRS, Broker of John Cash Realty, was awarded the coveted CRB (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager) Designation conferred by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB). The Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers (CRB), an affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, is the professional organization for brokerage management. The Council is dedicated to providing quality professional development programs, products and services that continually enhance the management productivity and profitability of its more than 7,000 members. The CRB Designation is recognized throughout the industry as the highest level of professional achievement—a symbol of excellence in brokerage management. The most successful brokerages are owned or managed by professionals having the coveted CRB Designation. The Council awards the CRB Designation to those individuals who successfully complete the requirements and demonstrate excellence in real estate brokerage management. Candidates must complete academic and professional courses covering such topics as finance, marketing,
By Jennifer Hudson Jamal McIntosh is a teacher who derives great pleasure from his work. He is in his seventh year of teaching music at the Abaco Central High School and says that he sees himself in his students today as he was a few years ago. "I have a love for music and want to share it with others," he states. Jamal loved music from an early age. He began playing recorder in grade 5 at Wesley College. Rev Carey, Principal of Wesley College, had an idea to start a band and began with a group of recorders. They all liked it so much that after about four months the school purchased a flute which Jamal immediately took up. This then led to the school purchasing more instruments, one of which was a saxophone. Jamal then transferred to the saxophone which he has retained as his main instrument. "Music has pretty much been my life for 15 plus years and I can play most wind instruments," he says. Jamal also plays and teaches keyboard. Having enjoyed the experience of playing in a band at Wesley College, Jamal decided that he wanted to bring music to a greater percentage of students on Abaco.
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sic school, Creative Arts School of Music, located on Queen Elizabeth Drive, Marsh Harbour, where he gives private lessons in keyboarding and wind instruments. The school is open Mondays to Fridays between 3:30 PM and 6 PM. He encourages anyone with a love for music and a desire to share it to better the lives of young people to consider music teaching as a very rewarding career. Persons interested in the Creative Arts School of Music may contact Mr. McIntosh at 475 1556.
Above: Jamal McIntosh, ACH music teacher.
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Regular music classes include music theory, music history and practical instruction. Band practices are held three times a week and the band performs annually for the Christmas production in December, special school assemblies and any public functions when requested. Many of the students make use of the skills they have learned from playing in the band to continue in musical groups after leaving school. Mr. McIntosh also runs a private mu-
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He knew that there was no program like this at Abaco Central High School so decided to become a music teacher to fulfill this need and impact students in this positive way. "Playing an instrument in a band teaches teamwork and discipline and leads to more well-rounded students who are able to socialize better," states Jamal. In order to fulfill this dream Jamal attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. Following graduation he worked for one term in Florida teaching band at Rochelle's School of the Arts. In 2007 he moved back to the Bahamas and began his work at Abaco Central High School. He has found it a struggle and a challenge since no instruments have been provided for the school by government. Several of the instruments which the students use belong to Jamal himself and he has also organized fundraisers to buy more instruments. A few of the students own their own instruments "The band is building slowly and we now have three trumpets, six trombones, two saxophones and two clarinets," he is pleased to inform.
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Emergency Services
Police - Marsh Harbour 367-3437 • 911 Police - Hope Town 366-0667 Police - Man-O-War 365-6911 Police - Treasure Cay 365-8048 Police - Green Turtle Cay 365-4550 B. Electricity Corp 367-2727, 367-2846, 367-4667 Water & Sewerage 475-1499, 475-5518 The following services are provided by volunteers Fire - Marsh Harbour 367-2000 Fire -Hope Town VHF Ch 16 • Fire - Green Turtle Cay 475-1768 Fire - Man-O-War 365-4019 Treasure Cay Fire & Rescue 365-9111 BASRA Bah Air Sea Rescue......Marine VHF 16...............366-0282 Hope Town 366-0549 Marsh Harbour 367-3752 Guana Cay 365-5178 Treasure Cay 365-8749
Medical Services
Abaco Family Medicine, Marsh Harbour......................367-2295 Abaco Medi-Center.....................................................367-9999. Auskell Advanced Medical Clinic.................................367-0020 Chiropractor-Dr. Lewis.................................................367-0020 Corbett Clinic, Treasure Cay .........................................365-8288 Integrated Medical Center...........................................367-1304 Emergency................................................458-1234 Marsh Harbour Medical Centre....................................367-0050 Government Clinic, Marsh Harbour............................367-2510 Government Clinic, Cooper‘s Town..............................365-0300 Government Clinic, Green Turtle Cay...........................365-4028 Government Clinic, Hope Town ...................................366-0108 Government Clinic, Sandy Point..................................366-4010 Kidney Centre, Marsh Harbour....................................367-3310 Out Island Chiropractor...............................................367-2584
Dental Services
Agape Family Dental, Marsh Harbour..........................367-4355 Abaco Dental Asso......................................................367-0164 Diamante Dental, Marsh Harbour................................367-4968 Man O War Dental Clinic..............................................365-6508
Pharmacy
Abaco Island Pharmacy, Marsh Harbour......................367-2544 Chemist shoppe, Marsh Harbour.................................367-3106
Veterinary
Caribbean Veterinary Centre, Marsh Harbour..............367-3551 Island Veterinary Clinic, Marsh Harbour......................367-0062
Airlines Serving Abaco
Abaco Air - Nassau, N Eleuthera, Moores Is............................367-2266 AirGate Aviation - New Smyrna Beah.......................1-386-478-0600 American Eagle - Miami ......................................................367-2231 US Reservation..............................1-800-433-7300 Bahamasair - Nassau,W. Palm B, Ft Laud .............................367-2095 Craig Air - Jacksonville...........................................................367-3522 Island Wings - Ft. Lauderdale.....................................1-954-274-6214 Regional - Freeport...............................................................367-0446 Silver Airline - Orlando, Ft. Laud and W Palm Beach.............367-3415 US Reservation...................................1-800-231-0856 Sky Bahamas - Nassau..........................................................367-0996 Reservation.......................................1-242-377-8993 Western Air - Nassau ............................................................367-3722 Local air charters serving Bahamas & S.Florida Abaco Air...............................................................................367-2266 Cherokee Air Charters .........................................................367-1920
Dive Shops
Dive Abaco Since1978, Marsh Harbour.................................. 367-2787 Dive Time, Man-O-War............................................................365-6235 Froggies, Hope Town.............................................................. 366-0431 Treasure Divers, Treasure Cay.........................................365-8571 Brendal’s Dive, Green T. Cay......................................... 365-4411 Dive Guana............................................................... 365-5178
Taxi Cab Fares one or two passengers
Extra $3 for each passengers above two • Marsh Harbour Airport to: Effective Dec 08 Clinic, Downtown, Stop Light, .........................................................$10 Ab Bch Resort, Eastern Shore close, Ferry .........................................$15 Spring City.........................................................................................$15 Dundas Town, Nat Ins bldg, C Abaco Primary Sch ..............................$15 Murphy Town & Great. Cistern ..........................................................$20 Snake Cay .........................................................................................$35 Casuarina Point.................................................................................$60 Cherokee, Winding Bay, Little Harbour..............................................$80 Bahama Palm Shore..........................................................................$90 Crossing Rocks.................................................................................$105 Sandy Point ....................................................................................$150 Leisure Lee ........................................................................................$50 Treasure Cay Airport, G Turtle ferry....................................................$80 Treasure Cay Resort...........................................................................$85 Fox Town .........................................................................................$165 • Between Marsh Harbour Ferry and: Clinic, downtown, Ab Beach Hotel .................................................. $ 10 Nat. Ins. Bldg, Murphy Town, Gr. Cistern ...........................................$10 Wait time $0.40 per minute, Hourly rate $40 per hour Children under three - free • Caged pets - as people Luggage $0.75 each over two, large bags $1 ea. • Treasure Cay Airport to: Effective Dec 08 Green Turtle Cay ferry dock................................................................$10 Madeira Park.....................................................................................$20 Sand Banks .......................................................................................$25 Treasure Cay Resort...........................................................................$30 Leisure Lee ........................................................................................$45 Black Wood .......................................................................................$20 Fire Road & Cooper’s Town ................................................................$40 Cedar Harbour ..................................................................................$60 Wood Cay ..........................................................................................$70 Mount Hope..................................................................................... $80 Fox Town ...........................................................................................$85 Crown Haven ....................................................................................$90 Marsh Harbour airport ......................................................................$80 Green Turtle Ferry to Marsh H Airport ...............................................$80 Treasure Cay Hotel to Marsh Harbour.................................................$85 Treasure Cay Hotel to Green Turtle Ferry............................................$25 Treasure Cay Hotel to Blue Hole.........................................................$30
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Restaurants • Services • Transportation www.th e a b ac o ni a n. co m
Ferry Schedules • Departure times shown • Daily service unless noted Marsh Harbour to Hope Town or Man-O-War - 20 minutes, Guana Cay - 30 minutes
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Albury’s Ferry Service • Ph 367-3147 or 367-0290 • VHF Ch. 16 • Hope Town & Man-O-War from Crossing Bch Marsh Harbour>Hope Town 7:15am 9:00am 10:30am 12:15pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 5:45pm Return: 8:00 am 9:45am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm 6:30pm Marsh Harbour>Man-O-War 10:30am 12:15pm 2:30pm* 4:00pm 5:45pm * Not on Return: 8:00am 11:30am 1:30pm 3:15pm* 5:00pm Sundays Marsh H.>Guana Cay/Scotland cay From Conch Inn or holidays (6:45am - Union Jack Dock) 10:30am 1:30pm 3:30pm 5:45pm Return: 8 am 11:30am 2:30pm 4:45pm 6:30pm
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Fare • Adult prepaid one way $17 / open return $27, • Kids 6-11 half, Under 6 free (Phone after hours 359-6861) Note: During the month of August through December there are some adjustments made to the schedule. You are advised to contact the office for the changes.
Green Turtle Ferry • Phone 365-4166, 4128 • VHF Ch 16 • Ten minute ride T Cay Airport>Green T Cay 8:30am 10:30am 11:30am 1:30pm 2:30pm 3:30pm 4:30pm* 5:00pm Return: 8am 9am 11am 12:15pm 1:30pm 3:00pm 4:30pm* * * Note: 4:30 pm trip to GTC not on Sundays
** Note: 4:30 pm trip will be made from New Plymouth only
New Plymouth :One way adult $12 (Children $7) • Round trip $17 (Children $10) • Extra to some G T Cay docks
Abaco Adventures • Ph 365-8749 or 375-8123 VHF Ch 16 Charters Available Treasure Cay to Guana Cay Sunday departs 11:00am & returns 3:30 p.m. $50 Round Trip T Cay to Man-O-War/ Hope Town - Saturday departs 9:30 am, $60 Round Trip
Bahamas Ferries Summer Schedule only (April to Dec) Sandy Point & Nassau Every Friday & Sunday, except holidays, under 4 hours. Call 225-3376 or 366-4119 Call for rates. The Great Abaco Express Eco & Historical bus tours • Call 367-2165 or 559-9160
Attractions
Beaches Pocket Crossing Beach in Marsh Harbour Witches Point - 3 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Little Harbour - 20 miles S. of Marsh Harbour Cherokee - 23 miles S of Marsh Harbour Miles of beach (most exposed to ocean) • Treasure Cay • Green Turtle Cay • Guana Cay • Elbow Cay • Man-O-War Cay • Casuarina Point • Bahama Palm Shore • Sandy Point & more Tours & Excursions Abaco Island Tours • Marsh Harbour.................367-2936 Abaco Neem • Marsh Harbour..........................367-4117 Abaco’s Nature Adventure................................577-0004 Adventure on Prozac - T Cay.............................365-8749 Brendals Dive • Green Turtle Cay.......................365-4411 C & C Charters • Treasure Cay............................365-8506 Dive Abaco Since 1978 • Marsh Harbour...........367-2787 Excursion boat, Froggies • Hope Town..............366-0024 DSB Eco-Adventures • Schooner Bay................376-9858
Abaco Marinas - Slips - Fuel - Phone Green Turtle Cay
Bluff House ....................... 38..........F.................365-4247 Green Turtle Club ............... 40..........F.................365-4271 Black Sound Marina........... 15.............................365-4531 Other Shore Club................ 15..........F.................365-4226 Abaco Yacht Service........... 10..........F.................365-4033 Leeward Yacht Club............ 26............................365-4191 Treasure Cay
Treasure Cay Marina...........150..........F..................365-8250 Man-O-War
Man-O-War Marina ........... 28..........F..................365-6008 Marsh Harbour
Boat Harbour Marina....... 192..........F..................367-2158 Conch Inn........................... 72...........F.................367-4000 Harbour View Marina......... 40..........F .................367-2182 Mangoes Marina................ 29..............................367-4255 Marsh Harbour Marina....... 62..........F..................367 2700 Hope Town
Hope Town Marina............. 62..............................366-0003 Lighthouse Marina............... 6..........F.................366-0154 Sea Spray........................... 60..........F.................366-0065 South Abaco
Schooner Bay..................... 15..........F.................475-7626 Spanish Cay
Spanish Cay Marina............ 40..........F.................365-0083 Guana Cay
Bakers Bay Marina........... 158.............................365-5802 Guana Hide-aways............. 37.............................365-5070 Orchid Bay.......................... 66 .........F.................365-5175
Boats can clear Customs at Green Turtle Cay, Treasure Cay or Marsh Harbour
Wi-Fi Marsh Harbour: Abaco Beach Resort Snappas Grill & Chill Curlytails Mangoes Restaurant Hope Town: Abaco Inn Cap’n Jacks H.T. Harbour Lodge Sea Spray
Bonefish Guides
Casaurina Point Junior Albury................ 366-3058
Cherokee Donnie Lowe................366-2275 Maxwell Sawyer............366-3058 Marty Sawyer............. ..366-2115 Randy Sawyer............. 366-2284 Will Sawyer.................. 366-2177 Crossing Rocks Tony Russell................ 366-3259 Green Turtle Cay Rick Sawyer................. 365-4261 Ronnie Sawyer............ 357-6667 Hope Town Maitland Lowe............. 366-0234 Tom Albury................... 366-3141
Pinder’s Ferry Service Between Abaco & Grand Bahama Crown Haven, Abaco to McLean’s Town, Grand Bah. Daily 7:00 am & 2:30 pm McLean’s Town to Crown Haven - return Daily 8:30 am & 4:30 pm Fare $45 OW / $90 RT • Children half fare • Call Abaco 365-2356 for information Bus between Freeport and McLean’s Town • Rental automobiles at both terminals.
Albert Lowe Museum.................................Green Turtle Cay Capt Roland Roberts House, reef exhibits...Green Turtle Cay Memorial Sculpture Garden..................... Green Turtle Cay Wyannie Malone Historical Museum..................Hope Town Elbow Cay Lighthouse........................................Hope Town Swim Mermaid Reef off Marsh Harbour......... Pelican Shore Drive to & swim in Blue Hole............Treasure Cay farm road Art studio & working foundry....................... Little Harbour Man-O-War Heritage Museum...................Man-O-War Cay Man-O-War Boatyards............................... Man-O-War Cay Hole-in- Wall lighthouse -very rough road......South Abaco Cedar Harbour plantation ruins - need guide...North Abaco Blackwood blue hole & sisal mill......................North Abaco Abaco wild horses by appointment..................... 367-4805 Bird watching - ask tourism.................................367-3067
All phones use area code 242 unless noted
Marsh Harbour Jody Albury.................375-8068 Sidney Albury................477-5996 Richard Albury.............577-0313
Hotspots Green Turle Cay: Sundowners McIntosh Restaurant Jolly Roger Bar & Bistro Leeward Yacht Club Bluff House Guana Cay: Guana Grabbers Nipper’s Bar & Grill
Charter Fishing Boats
Lucky Strike - Hope Town.............................366-0101 Sea Gull - Hope Town.................................366-0266 A Salt Weapon - Hope Town........................366-0245 Down Deep...................................................366-3143 Local Boy......................................................366-0528 Back Breaker................................................365-5140
Bikes & Scooters • Boats
Marsh Harbour A & P Car Rentals ..............................................367-2655 Abaco Dorado Boat Rentals...............................367-1035 Bargain Car Rentals...........................................367-0500 Blue Wave Boat Rentals ....................................367-3910 Cruise Abaco......................................................577-0148 Quality Star Car Rentals (Texaco).......................367-2979 Rainbow Boat Rentals.......................................367-4602 Rental Wheels Scooters, Bikes, Cars...................367-4643 Rich’s Boat Rentals ..........................................367-2742 Sea Horse Boat Rentals .....................................367-2513 Sea Star Car Rentals .........................................367-4887 The Moorings Boat Rentals...............................367-4000 Green Turtle Cay Brendals Dive Bikes & Kayak rental...................365-4411 C & D Cart Rental ..............................................365-4311 Cruising Cart Rentals.........................................365-4065 D & P Cart Rental ..............................................365-4655 Donnie’s Boat Rentals........................................365-4119 Harbour View Golf Carts....................................365-4411 Kool Karts.........................................................365-4176 Reef Boat Rentals .............................................365-4145 Sea Side Carts & Bikes.......................................365-4147 T & A Cart Rentals.............................................365-4259 Guana Cay Donna Sands Cart Rentals ................................365-5195 Dive Guana Boats & Bikes..................................365-5178 Orchid Bay Cart rentals......................................365-5175 Lubbers Quarters Cruise Abaco..............................................321-220-8796 Man-O-War Conch Pearl Boat Rentals..................................365-6502 Ria-Mar Golf Cart Rentals..................................365-6024 Waterways Boat Rental .................357-6540 & 365-6143 Hope Town Cat’s Paw Boat Rentals......................................366-0380 Elbow Cay Cart..................................................366-0530 Hope Town Cart Rentals ...................................366-0064 Island Cart Rentals ...........................................366-0448 Island Marine Boat Rentals ..............................366-0282 J R’s Cart Rental.................................................366-0361 Sea Horse Boat Rentals.....................................366-0023 T & N Cart Rentals.............................................366-0069 Treasure Cay Abaco Adventures - Kayaks ..............................365-8749 Blue Marlin Rentals...........................................365-8687 Cash’s Carts.......................................................365-8771 Cornish Car Rentals...........................................365-8623 JIC Boat Rentals ................................................365-8582 Triple J Car Rentals............................................365-8761 Wendal’s Bicycle Rentals...................................365-8687 Schooner Bay T’s Carts............................................................557-1015 DSB Bike Rentals...............................................376-9858
Marsh Harbour cont... Terrance Davis...........375-8550 Buddy Pinder.............366-2163 Justin Sands..............359-6890 Danny Sawyer...........367-3577 Jay Sawyer................367-3941 North Abaco O’Donald McIntosh....477-5037 Alexander Rolle.........365-0120 Edward Rolle.............365-0024 Pedro Thurston..........365-2405 Sandy Point Valantino Adderley.....366-4323 Anthony Bain.............366-4107 Rickmon’s.........366-4139/4477 Pete’s Guest House...366-4119 Patrick Roberts..........366-4285 Treasure Cay Capt. Joe Pritchard....559-9117 Carey McKenzie.........365-8313
Restaurant Guide Prices $ Low, $$ Moderate, $$$ Upper Marsh Harbour Abaco Pizza..................................$................... 367-4488 Anglers....................................$$$................... 367-2158 Casiah’s.......................................$................... 367-0514 Curly Tails ................................$$$................... 367-4444 Golden Grouper..........................$$................... 367-2301 Island Family Rest......................$$................... 367-3778 Java Coffee House........................$................... 367-5523 Jamie’s Place..............................$$................... 367-2880 Junovia’s.....................................$$..................367-1271 Jib Room ...................................$$................... 367-2700 Kentucky Fried Chicken................$................... 367-2615 Mangoes..................................$$$................... 367-2366 Rum Runners.............................$$.................. 367-0171 Snack Shack ................................$................... 367-4005 Snappas.....................................$$................... 367-2278 Wallys .....................................$$$................... 367-2074 Hope Town Abaco Inn ...............................$$$................... 366-0133 Cap’n Jacks.................................$$................... 366-0247 Firefly.......................................$$$................. 366-0145 Harbour’s Edge.......................... $$................... 366-0087 H T Coffee House (B & L)...............$................... 366-0760 HT Inn & Marina.........................$$................. 366-0003 H T Harbour Lodge ...................$$$................... 366-0095 Munchies.....................................$................... 366-0423 OnDa Beach...............................$$................... 366-0558 Sea Spray ‡................................$$................... 366-0065 Sugar Shack +.............................$................... 366-0788 Little Harbour Pete’s Pub...................................$$................... 577-5487 Lubber’s Quarter Cracker P’s..................................$$................... 366-3139 Man-O-War Bradley’s on the Harbour..............$................... 365-6380 Dock’n Dine..................................$................... 365-6139 Island Treats Snack Bar.................$................... 365-6501 Guana Cay Baker’s Bay - Market Place.......$$$................... 612-1021 Grabbers....................................$$................... 365-5133 Nippers .....................................$$ .................. 365-5143 Orchid Bay................................$$$................... 365-5175 Treasure Cay Bahama Beach Club.................$$$...................365-8500 Coco Beach Bar & Grill..................$................... 365-8470 Florence’s Cafe..............................$.................. .365-8185 Spinnaker Restaurant ..............$$$................... 365-8469 Touch of Class .........................$$$................... 365-8195 Treasure Sands Club.................$$$.................. .365-9385 Green Turtle Cay Bluff House..............................$$$................... 365-4200 Jolly Roger Bistro.......................$$................... 365-4247 Green Turtle Club .....................$$$................... 365-4271 Harvey’s Island Grill....................$$................... 365-4389 Lizard Bar & Grill........................$$...................365-4191 McIntosh’s Restaurant ...............$$................... 365-4625 Miss Emily’s Restaurant..............$$................... 365-4181 New Plymouth Inn.....................$$................... 365-4161 Pineapple Restaurant Bar & Grill.$$.................. 365-4039 Plymouth Rock Cafe...................$$................... 365-4234 Shorties Take-a-way...................$$..................365-4342 Sundowners...............................$$................... 365-4060 Sandy Point Nancy’s......................................$$................... 366-4120 Schooner Bay The Blackfly Lodge...................$$$................... 376-0321 The Red Marlin Bistro...............$$....................426-5440 Judy Mae’s Kitchen....................$.....................475-7626 Beach Cabana Bar......................$.....................376-9858
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