Bahamas News

A shark attack over the weekend has left a Mangrove Cay young man without an arm, according to officials.

It is reported that around 1 p.m. last Saturday a shark attacked Whitefield Rolle, 25, while he was spear fishing.
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The Bahamas is said to be the first nation in the world to protect coral reefs, and environmentalists along with tour operators are calling on the government to make the once protected sea gardens a marine park and nearby Athol Island a national park.

In their protests against Kerzner International’s proposed golf course for the island, the tour operators said recently that they want the island to remain a tranquil peaceful getaway where tourists can see nature preserved.
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Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) executives met with lawyers, accountants and bankers yesterday to discuss the companys new vision for Freeport.

The GBPA hosted the licensees to a luncheon at the Westin Grand Bahama Island at Our Lucaya Beach and Golf Resort.
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Raymond Lowe was recognised by The Caribbean Hotel Association earlier this week, as the regions Supervisor of the Year during a special awards luncheon at The Caribbean Hotel Industry Conference (CHIC) in Miami.

‘Mr Everything’ is the nickname which General Manager Lynn Johnson has given to Lowe, Maintenance Manager at The Green Turtle Club in the Abaco Cays.
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The Save Guana Cay Reef Association opposing the Bakers Bay resort development on Guana Cay lost its latest legal battle yesterday when the Court of Appeal dismissed its application for leave to appeal to the Privy Council.

The association sought to appeal to the Privy Council the decision of the Court of Appeal relieving the developers - Discovery Land Company -of the undertaking given in November 2005 not to take further steps in the development that may affect the environment.
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For most people, breaking up with someone is a very traumatic experience. Most of the time, it leaves both parties feeling sad about the situation. The thing is that nobody teaches you how to break up and most people have probably never even seen a manual on how to break up.

But is it possible for people to break up humanely, that is to do it with compassion? Or, at least for the person who’s being let go to still be able to hold up his or her head in public? “I don’t know if there’s something called ‘breaking up etiquette,’ but I do know that timing can make a whole lot of difference in when a break up is executed,” said Dan Collins, a 30-year-old carpenter.

Many people get nasty during a break-up, threatening the lives of their former significant other or actually following through with their threats. “After years of dealing with my husband’s cheating, I told him that I was leaving him. That’s when all hell broke loose. He beat me so badly that I had to be hospitalised,” said Margo Stone, a 29-year-old secretary.

It seems like a monster is unleashed when some people break up. They become someone else, forgetting all of the love they once shared with that person. Some become rude and unapologetic about the way they carry out the bad news. Others, stop speaking to their former lovers. Is all of this animosity always necessary? Many people believe that it is possible to humanely break up with someone. After all, you both once shared a relationship. What happened to that friendship at least?

“My ex-boyfriend of three years took me on a vacation to Disney World, then told me during the vacation that he had met someone else and no longer wanted to date me. I felt totally humiliated,” said Peggy Johnson.

At one point or another, the average person will experience some sort of emotional pain deriving from a failed relationship. So, given that this is something that happens everyday and will continue to happen, shouldn’t it be done properly? The next question is whether or not this can be accomplished. So here are a few tips on letting someone down easy.

Do it in person. If you’ve been dating for at least six months, it would be a good idea to let the person know, face to face about your change of heart. The only time to avoid this would be if you suspect that your life may be in danger if you take this route.

Avoid breaking up around holidays or other special times. This can cause a great deal of stress for the person. Again, timing is very important. Nobody wants to remember that they were dumped around Christmas time. It’s really poor breaking up etiquette.

Don’t send mix signals. It is not a good idea to leave the break up to interpretation. Statements like “I have to clear my head,” or “I’m having some issues right now,” just don’t cut it. The person will probably be left confused. What are you really saying? Speak up.

Don’t accept an expensive gift first and then break up shortly after. It’s painful for a person to spend a month’s salary on you only to be dumped a week later. Again, timing is everything. You know when things are not working out. Don’t add insult to injury.

Avoid sleeping with the person. This is the ultimate no no. This is the same as sending mix signals. If you want out, don’t keep going over for sex every time you get lonely. That’s being a user and it says a lot about you and how you see yourself.

And there you have it, some of the ground rules for breaking up without leaving the person feeling ashamed for a long time to come, or worst, suicidal.

The Bahamas Telecommu-nications Company Limiteds (BTC) Chief Executive, Leon Williams, revealed yesterday in an exclusive interview with The Nassau Guardian that hurricanes cost the company $50 million last year.

And despite predictions of an active season this summer, BTC is hoping to escape another massive financial hit.
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New multimillion-dollar developments and a “burgeoning” economy may create a rosy outlook for this years high school graduates, but many of them may not find a job immediately after graduation, the same fate that has plagued graduates in previous years.

According to education officials, around 5,000 young Bahamians will either move on to tertiary education or enter the workforce this year.
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Many West End residents are anxious for the multibillion-dollar Ginn development to move into full swing as they anticipate the promised jobs and business opportunities expected to come as a result of the project.

Prime Minister Perry Christie announced in the House of Assembly earlier this month that the Ginn company had revised its plans for the West End project which will mean that its investment will be valued at $4.9 billion and not $3.7 billion as originally projected.
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The developers of the Baker’s Bay project at Guana Cay in the Abacos scored a victory on Wednesday when the Court of Appeal dismissed an application filed by the Save Guana Cay Reef Association seeking leave to appeal to the Privy Council against a recent ruling of the lower court.

The Association has been trying to get a court order to stop the multimillion-dollar development, which has been at the centre of controversy for more than a year now.
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