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Govt needs attitude change to make Labour plans work By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net MINISTERS were urged yesterday to abandon the ‘dogmatic culture of governance’ as a step towards ensuring the success of a revamped Employment Exchange. The appeal came from the Organisation for Responsible Governance (ORG) which also expressed its concern over the implications and tone of a more ‘vigorous’ work permit enforcement pledge. ORG, a non-profit foundation working for governance reform, said, while the potential for the new Employment Exchange to create avenues to work for Bahamians and at the same time presenting quality applicant options for employers is “encouraging”, it was concerned over recent statements by Labour Director Robert Farquharson on how the technology would be used. Mr Farquharson told Tribune Business last week he expects his department to ‘more vigorously’ enforce the country’s work permit policy when the revamped Exchange officially launches at the end of this month. ORG said it was concerned over the implications and adversarial tone of that statement.
ROBERT FARQUHARSON “As we have stated in the past, we strongly encourage the Government to become more consultative in their approach to governance and to abandon the dogmatic culture of governance that has dominated in previous years and has led us to the state of socioeconomic crisis we now find ourselves in,” ORG said. “The success of the Employment Exchange in encouraging employers to utilise Bahamian talent would be enhanced by engaging with stakeholders on how best it could be implemented, how it is most useful and how to encourage participation. We therefore implore the Government - in this case, the Labour Board, Department of Immigration and institutional funders such See PG B2
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Airport looks solar to cut energy costs By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net
NASSAU Airport Development Company (NAD) yesterday issued a request for information (RFI) on proposals for a solar energy plant at the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) which it hopes will reduce operating costs. its top executive telling this newspaper the company’s energy bill currently represents 25 per cent of its total operating expenses.
“Our energy bill represents approximately 25 per cent of total operating expenses. If we can reduce that to even 20 per cent, it would make a huge difference to our operation,” Vernice Walkine, NAD’s president and chief executive told Tribune Business.. Ms Walkine first alluded to the RFI earlier this month at a Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise presentation, noting the LPIA has an annual energy bill of $6.5 million. NAD is seeking companies with the ability to design, build and operate
a solar energy plant with battery storage at the LPIA. Interested parties must contact NAD’s capital projects manager Sean Moultrie between by August 18, responses to the RFI to be submitted no later than September 8. Back in April, Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) announced the start of renewable energy grid tie-ins for residential customers, with per island limits imposed on the total amount that can be supplied. It has yet to move on something similar for commercial customers.
$4.18 FINANCE KEY TO LIGHTING UP RENEWABLE MARKET By NATARIO MCKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net RENEWABLE energy penetration in The Bahamas is moving “slower than desired” chiefly due to issues with financing, a local renewable energy provider said yesterday. Guilden Gilbert, vicepresident of Alternative Power Sources (APS) Bahamas, told Tribune Business that while there is significant interest locally in moving towards renewables, “it is still to some degree cost prohibitive”. The potential is clearly there, however, shown in April when Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) announced the start of renewable energy grid tie-ins for residential customers but with the imposition of per island limits on the total amount that can be supplied. Mr Gilbert said: “We have a relatively steady flow of new clients. Obviously a lot of people are definitely interested in moving in that direction but it is still to some degree cost prohibitive. It is something we are looking to address soon on a much larger scale. I can’t say we are seeing a concerted push or demand to move to renewables to take advantage of the residential small scale generation. “Even as a company we don’t preach energy cost saving as we preach energy independence. We don’t sit with a client and say that by doing this you are going to save X,Y,Z. We make that point that whether BEC is there or not they will have power 24 hours a day. For us it’s bigger than saving money, it’s about energy independence and energy security.” See PG B2
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FIVE SIMPLE STEPS TO KEEPING STAFF ENGAGED WHAT every company wants from its staff is Employee Engagement: An individual sense of purpose and focused energy, evident to others in their display of personal initiative, effort and persistence directed toward organisational goals. Many employees pretend to be busy all day long, sometimes working long hours, moving fast around the office, but having little to no effect on the levels of output and productivity. The engaged employee has a clear focus on the company’s objectives and is constantly pursuing the accomplishments of those objectives.
Everyone understands that higher employee engagement means higher work performance and company loyalty. While we understand the goal is to maintain high work performance standards and to create a greater sense of company loyalty, the question lingers, how best do we foster this? There is no short or easy answer to this question and for many years companies (public and private) have failed in motivating employee to expend their energy towards the common business purpose. Our discussion today then provides relevant solutions
to keeping employees engaged and productive. We provide five answers to this sometimes complex issue: Training must play a major role in promoting more engaged employees. An orientation programme and soft skills training serves a vital role in remind employees of their purpose in the organisation. A strong emphasis on the vision, mission, values, objectives and soft skills required is crucial to on-boarding new employees and encouraging existing
ones to remaining focused on the goals. A dynamic and progressive work environment where objectives are being achieved and the company is making positive strides also keeps employees engaged and productive. When employees sense there are no levels of accountability nor opportunities for advancement, they will check out and become less productive. Ownership: Employers need always to keep in the employees view the ‘what’s in it for me’ answers. When
an employee sees the major stake they have in the business and their levels of productivity and engagement affects the bottom-line which in turn adversely affects their ability to earn, it becomes a less challenging task to keep them focused. The environment employees are expected to work determines the level of interest and employee engagement. If leaders model and strive to build a relaxed family environment where there is mutual respect and open communication, employees tend to remain engaged. When lines are crossed and trust is broken, people remain for the salary and benefits making as little contribution as possible. Research has long indicated that incentives matter. What rewards and recognition programs have you implemented that work in motivating your employees to produce their best work? If your employees receive the same salary or wage despite their levels of work and responsibilities, chances are you will get
IAN FERGUSON less value from them. Tangible and intangible tokens help to prod employees to deliver more. Evaluate today positive reinforcement versus reprimands. If you have more letters of warning than those of commendation perhaps your system or mindset needs some readjustment. • NB: Ian R. Ferguson is a talent management and organisational development consultant, having completed graduate studies with regional and international universities. He has served organsations, both locally and globally, providing relevant solutions to their business growth and development issues. He may be contacted at tcconsultants@ coralwave.com.
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Mr Guilden noted some of his company’s clients had opted to start with smaller renewable systems, with the opportunity to expand them over time. “There is the cost factor,” he said. “We do have an arrangement with Commonwealth Bank. Some of our clients have used them but it still requires some equity or security. Banks have not moved as yet to accepting the system as collateral for that loan. It’s still something fairly new to financial institutions.” Mr Gilbert added: “I think the market itself
is making some inroads. It’s probably slower than desirable. We are still doing installations and we know that our competitors are installing systems. The generation of power through renewables is still progressing. For broader penetration it will come down to the appropriate financing, making funding available but at an attractive rate. When you look across the Caribbean, and use Jamaica as a reference point, we would be significantly behind in terms of penetration. I would say we are holding our won against some of the others.”
Govt needs attitude change to make Labour plans work From pg B1 as the IDB - to work hand in hand with the private sector, civil society organisations, churches, labour unions and all relevant stakeholders to design and implement effective technology and policy that will have the broadest input, the greatest buy in from all sectors, and thus the greatest chance for success.” Mr Farquharson told Tribune Business last week: “We expect to be able to more vigorously enforce the policy that no labour certificate will be issued to non-Bahamians when we have identified Bahamians qualified for the position,” adding the new system would be able to identify how qualified a person is for a given position. ORG noted: “The success of the Department of Labour’s Employment Exchange is highly dependent on the frequency and quality of data inputted by employees and employers and on the ability of the Department’s staff to maintain the database on an ongoing basis. Any failure by the department to update and maintain the current employment status
of employees within the data base will negatively impact the ease, speed and cost of doing business in the Bahamas. As such it is dependent on the buy-in and collaboration of all stakeholders. “Whilst it is in the interest of everyone that this initiative succeeds the willing participation of private sector is essential to optimise results. And the willing participation of the private sector is best ensured by all relevant Governmental agencies engaging in open and transparent consultation and collaboration with the private sector.” It added: “As a nation, we must work together and use every resource to improve governance, growth and opportunity for everyone if we wish to remain relevant in a modern and highly competitive world. If all stakeholders in our socioeconomic future do not take an honest look and vested interest in improving labour productivity, skills gaps, education, the ease/ cost of doing business and moving toward an open and accountable governance we will continue on a path to socioeconomic ruin.”
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New life for Medicaid after GOP’s health care debacle By RICARDO ALONSOZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — It may not equal Social Security and Medicare as a “third rail” program that politicians touch at their own risk, yet Medicaid seems to have gotten stronger after the Republican failure to pass health care legislation. Reviled by conservatives, the 1960s Great Society program started out as health insurance for families on welfare and disabled people. But the link to welfare was broken long ago, and the federal-state program has grown to cover about 1 in 5 Americans, ranging from newborns to Alzheimer’s patients in nursing homes, and even young adults trying to shake addiction. Although Medicaid still serves low-income people, middle-class workers are more likely to personally know someone who’s covered. Increased participation — and acceptance — means any new GOP attempt to address problems with the Affordable Care Act would be unlikely to achieve deep Medicaid cuts. “This was an important moment to show that people do understand and appreciate what Medicaid does,” said Matt Salo, executive director of the National Association of Medicaid Directors, a nonpartisan group that represents state officials. “The more people understand what Medicaid is and what it does for them, the less interested they are in seeing it undermined.” With Republicans in control of the White House, both chambers of Congress, and 34 out of 50 governorships, it would have been hard to imagine a more
politically advantageous alignment for a conservative overhaul of Medicaid. President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act expanded Medicaid to cover more low-income adults, many of them working jobs without health insurance. Thirty-one states have accepted the ACA’s expansion, covering about 11 million people. The GOP bills would have phased out funding for Obama’s expansion, and also placed a limit on future federal spending for the entire program — a step now seen as overreach. Spending caps in the House and Senate bills translated to deep cuts that divided Republicans. And GOP governors who had expanded the program couldn’t swallow the idea of denying coverage to hundreds of thousands of constituents. Some went public with their opposition, while others quietly warned their congressional delegations about dire consequences. Medicaid “is not yet at the Medicare and Social Security level because it isn’t framed as something that you contribute to during your working years and you get it later as a commitment,” said Diane Rowland of the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation. “But I think there is a recognition that for all its flaws...it’s really the nation’s health care safety net.” An AP-NORC poll taken last month found the public overwhelmingly opposed to GOP Medicaid cuts, by 62-22. “You just can’t do this to people who are in situations that they didn’t put themselves in,” said Sara Hayden of Half Moon Bay, California. Unable to work as a data journalist due to complications of rheumatoid
arthritis, she was able to get health insurance when her state expanded Medicaid. Hayden estimates that one of the medications she takes would cost about $16,000 a month if she were uninsured. She pays nothing with Medi-Cal, as the Medicaid program is known in California. “If they are going to repeal and replace, then I am dead in the water,” she said. Brian Kline of Quakertown, Pennsylvania, works as a customer service representative, and got coverage after his state expanded Medicaid in 2015. Early last year he was diagnosed with colon cancer. After treatment that Medicaid paid for, his last CT scan was clear. “You just wonder if the Republican bill had passed...what would have happened to me?” said Kline. “Would I have had access to my doctors and the tests to make sure my cancer didn’t come back? I’m not sure what the answer to that question would have been.” Many Republicans view Obama’s Medicaid expansion as promoting wasteful spending, because the federal government pays no less than 90 percent of the cost of care, a higher matching rate than Washington provides for the rest of the program. “That is not a good recipe for encouraging states to implement better, lowercost models of care,” said Mark McClellan, who oversaw Medicare and Medicaid under former President George W. Bush. Nonetheless, the debate showed Congress can’t just elbow its way to a Medicaid overhaul. “You are going to have to be gentle and thoughtful, working in a bipartisan
SARA Hayden poses for a photo with some of her medications at home in Half Moon Bay, Calif. Hayden lost her job as a data researcher because of medical problems and is now covered by Medi-Cal, as Medicaid is called in California. She has rheumatoid arthritis, and the medication she has to take to keep the disease in check cost thousands of dollars a month. The Medicaid program is a 1960s Great Society creation long criticized by conservatives. But it seems to have emerged even stronger after the Republican failure to pass health overhaul legislation. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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way to see what ideas will reach across the aisle,” said Republican economist Gail Wilensky, also a former Medicare and Medicaid administrator. The push for Medicaid changes will now shift to the states. Some on the political right are seeking federal approval for work requirements and drug testing. From the left, activists in the 19 states that have not yet expanded their programs are contemplating revived campaigns.
SARA Hayden poses for a portrait at home Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, in Half Moon Bay, Calif. Hayden lost her job as a data researcher because of medical problems and is now covered by Medi-Cal, as Medicaid is called in California. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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EPA MOVES TO REWRITE LIMITS FOR COAL POWER PLANT WASTEWATER By MICHAEL BIESECKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency says it plans to scrap an Obamaera measure limiting water pollution from coal-fired power plants. A letter from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt released Monday as part of a legal appeal said he will seek to revise the 2015 guidelines mandating increased treatment for wastewater from steam electric power-generating plants. Acting at the behest of electric utilities who opposed the stricter standards, Pruitt first moved in April to delay implementation of the new guidelines. The wastewater flushed from the coal-fired plants into rivers and lakes typically contains traces of such highly toxic heavy metals as lead, arsenic, mercury and selenium.
“After carefully considering your petitions, I have decided that it is appropriate and in the public interest to conduct a rulemaking to potentially revise (the regulations),” Pruitt wrote in the letter addressed to the proindustry Utility Water Act Group and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Pruitt’s letter, dated Friday, was filed Monday with the Fifth Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals in New Orleans, which is hearing legal challenges of the wastewater rule. With Pruitt now moving to rewrite the standards, EPA has asked to court to freeze the legal fight. While that process moves ahead, EPA’s existing guidelines from 1982 remian in effect. Those standards were set when far less was known about the detrimental impacts of even tiny levels of heavy metals on human health and aquatic life. “Power plants are by far the largest offenders when it comes to dumping deadly
British cybersecurity expert pleads not guilty to US charges By IVAN MORENO Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — A British cybersecurity researcher credited with helping curb a recent worldwide ransomware attack pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges accusing him of creating malicious software to steal
banking information three years ago. Marcus Hutchins entered his plea in Wisconsin federal court, where prosecutors charged him and an unnamed co-defendant with conspiring to commit computer fraud in the state and elsewhere. Authorities arrested the 23-year-old man on Aug. 2 at McCarran
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BETWEEN IN THE MATTER of all that piece parcel or Lot of land being Lot No. 21 containing 7,000 Sq. Ft situated on the Northern side of Berry Avenue in Yamacraw Beach Estates in the Eastern District of the Island of New Providence one of the Islands of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas bounded on the NORTH by Lot 6 by Land the property of Deborah Bastian, the Petitioner and running thereon Seventy Feet (70.00) and bounded on the EAST by Lot 22 and running thereon One Hundred feet (100.00) and bounded on the SOUTH by a road reservation and running thereon Seventy Feet(70.00) and bounded on the WEST by Lot 20 and running One Hundred Feet (100.00) and which said piece parcel or Lot of Land has such position shape marks boundaries and dimensions as are shown on the diagram or plan filed in this matter being recorded as Lot 7 of Block 4 at the Department of Lands and Surveys. AND IN THE MATTER of the Quieting Title Act, 1959 CH. 393 AND
HEAVY equipment is used at an ash storage site at Gallatin Fossil Plant in Gallatin, Tenn. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says it plans to scrap an Obama-era measure limiting water pollution from coal-fired power plants. A letter from EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt released yesterday, as part of a legal appeal says he will seek to revise the 2015 guidelines mandating increased treatment for wastewater from steam electric power generating plants. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) International Airport in Las Vegas, where he was going to board a flight to his home in Ilfracombe, England. He had been in Las Vegas for a cybersecurity convention. Hutchins is free on $30,000 bail, but with strict conditions. His bond has been modified so that he can stay in Los Angeles near his attorney and travel anywhere in the U.S., but Hutchins is not allowed to leave the country. He is currently staying at a hotel in Milwaukee. He was also granted access to use a computer for work, a change from an earlier judge’s order barring him from using any device with access to the internet. Hutchins’ current work wasn’t detailed at Monday’s hearing. The next hearing in the case was set for Oct. 17.
Hutchins’ attorney, Adrian Lobo, hasn’t responded to several phone messages left by The Associated Press over the last week. The legal troubles Hutchins faces are a dramatic turnaround from the status of cybercrime-fighting hero he enjoyed four months ago when he found a “kill switch” to slow the outbreak of the WannaCry virus. It crippled computers worldwide, encrypting files and making them inaccessible unless people paid a ransom ranging from $300 to $600. Prosecutors allege that before Hutchins won acclaim he created and distributed a malicious software called Kronos to steal banking passwords from unsuspecting computer users. In addition
ORIENTAL UNITED COMPANY LTD. Company No. 207949 (In Voluntary Liquidation) NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 204 (1)(b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that ORIENTAL UNITED COMPANY LTD. is in voluntary liquidation. The voluntary liquidation commenced on 26th July, 2017 and Querube C. De Nuñez of MMG Tower, Ave. Paseo del Mar, Costa del Este, Panama City, Panama, has been appointed as the Sole Liquidator.
IN THE MATTER of the Petition of Deborah Bastian NOTICE The Petition of Deborah Bastian of Nassau, New Providence Bahamas in respect of all that piece parcel or Lot of land being Lot No. 21 containing 7,000 square feet situated on the Northern side of Berry Avenue in Yamacraw Beach Estates in the Eastern District of the Island of New Providence one of the Islands of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas bounded on the NORTH by Lot No. 6 by land the property of Deborah Bastian, the Petitioner and running thereon Seventy feet (70’) and bounded on the EAST by Lot 22 and running thereon One Hundred feet (100’) and bounded on the SOUTH by a road reservation and running thereon Seventy (70.00’) Feet and bounded on the WEST by Lot 20 and running thereon One Hundred Feet (100.00’) and which said piece parcel or Lot of Land has such position shape marks boundaries and dimensions as are shown on the diagram or plan filed in this matter being recorded as Lot 7 of Block 4 at the Department of Lands and Surveys. Deborah Bastian Claims to be the Owner of the fee simple estate by being in possession of the said land free from encumbrances for over 20 years. And the Petitioner has made application to the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas under Section 3 of the Quieting Titles Act, 1959 to have her title to the said land investigated and the nature and the extent thereof determined and declared in a Certificate of Title to be granted by the Court in accordance with the provisions of the said Act. Notice is hereby given that any person or persons having an adverse claim shall on or before the 25th day of September, A.D. 2017 file in the Supreme Court and serve on the Petitioner or the undersigned a form verified by an affidavit to be filed therewith. Failure of any such person to file any such claim on or before Monday the 25th day of September, A.D. 2017 shall operate as a bar to such Claim. A copy of the filed plan may be inspected at: 1. The Registry of the Supreme Court, British American Bank Building, Marlborough Street, Nassau, Bahamas; 2. Raymond A. Rolle & Co., No. 39 Kemp Building, East Street, Nassau, Bahamas. Dated the 2nd day of August, A.D. 2017 Raymond A. Rolle & Co. Chambers No. 39 Kemp Building East Street Nassau, Bahamas Attorneys for the Petitioner
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Special General meetinG for nomination of officerS to Serve for 2017-2020 The Bahamas Public Services Union in accordance with Article 21-(i) of the Union’s Constitution will hold a Special General meeting, for the nomination of officers to serve for the year 2017 - 2020 on Thursday, August 17th, 2017 beginning at 6:00pm at the Bahamas Communication and Public Officers Union located Farrington Road, Nassau Bahamas. Nomination forms may be collected at the Union’s Administration Office, Wulff Road between the hours of 9:30am to 4:40pm Monday through Friday commencing Thursday, 3rd August, 2017 Candidates for all positions are urged to collect and return the completed forms to the Secretary General on or before 5:00pm Wednesday, 15th August 2017.
toxics into our lakes and rivers,” said Thomas Cmar, a lawyer for the legal advocacy group Earthjustice. “It’s hard to believe that our government officials right now are so beholden to big business that they are willing to let power plants continue to dump lead, mercury, chromium and other dangerous chemicals into our water supply.” EPA estimates that the 2015 rule, if implemented, would reduce power plant pollution by about 1.4 billion pounds a year. Only about 12 percent of the nation’s steam electric power plants would have to make new investments to meet the higher standards, according to the agency. Utilities would need to spend about $480 million on new wastewater treatment systems, resulting in about $500 million in estimated public benefits, such as fewer incidents of cancer and childhood developmental defects.
BRITISH IT expert Marcus Hutchins, branded a hero for slowing down the WannaCry global cyberattack, during an interview in Ilfracombe, England. Prosecutors have charged Hutchins and an unnamed co-defendant with conspiring to commit computer fraud in the state and elsewhere. Hutchins could enter a plea during a hearing Monday, Aug. 14, in Wisconsin federal court. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File) to computer fraud, the indictment lists five other charges, including attempting to intercept electronic communications and trying to access a computer without authorization. The indictment says the crimes happened between July 2014 and July 2015, but the court document doesn’t
offer any details about the number of victims. Prosecutors have not said why the case was filed in Wisconsin. The name of Hutchins’ codefendant is redacted from the indictment. Hutchins faces decades in prison if convicted on all the charges.
SILVER DAWN ESTATE INC. Company No. 1452238 (In Voluntary Liquidation) NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 204 (1)(b) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that SILVER DAWN ESTATE INC. is in voluntary liquidation. The voluntary liquidation commenced on 25th day of July, 2017 and Querube C. De Nuñez at MMG Tower, Ave. Paseo del Mar, Costa del Este, Panama City, Rep. of Panama, has been appointed as Sole Liquidator. Dated this 25th day of July, 2017 Sgd. Querube C. De Nuñez Voluntary Liquidator
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US STOCKS JUMP AS TENSIONS WITH NORTH KOREA APPEAR TO EASE By MARLEY JAY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied Monday as technology companies and banks helped companies regain a lot of the ground they lost last week, although the calm that has defined the market this year wasn’t quite restored. Almost 90 percent of the Standard & Poor’s 500 index finished higher. Technology stocks outpaced the rest of the market following a strong report on the state of Japan’s economy. Last week, rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea sent stocks to some of their biggest losses in 2017. That eased Monday after officials said fighting is not imminent. “What the market really reacted negatively to on Thursday was Trump’s somewhat incendiary comments about ‘fire and fury,’” said Dave Lafferty, chief market strategist of Natixis Global Asset Management. “The administration sort of walked back Trump’s comments over the weekend.” But while stocks climbed, investors weren’t ready to loosen their grip on some traditionally safe investments. Bond prices slipped only by a small amount and gold finished a little lower, while silver prices rose. The S&P 500 jumped 24.52 points, or 1 percent, to 2,465.84. The Dow Jones industrial average gained
135.39 points, or 0.6 percent, to 21,993.71. The Nasdaq composite added 83.68 points, or 1.3 percent, to 6,340.23. The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies climbed 20.08 points, or 1.5 percent, to 1,394.31. Among technology companies, Apple added $2.37, or 1.5 percent, to $159.85 and Microsoft picked up $1.09, or 1.5 percent, to $73.59. After two days of losses, Nvidia jumped $12.44, or 8 percent, to $168.40 as chipmakers made outsize gains. Bond prices turned lower. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.22 percent from 2.19 percent late Friday. That helped banks, as higher bond yields mean higher interest rates and greater profits on mortgages and other loans. Bank of America climbed 56 cents, or 2.3 percent, to $24.42 and JPMorgan Chase gained $1.07, or 1.2 percent, to $92.49. U.S. crude oil lost $1.23, or 2.5 percent, to $47.59 a barrel in New York. Brent crude, the international standard, shed $1.37, or 2.6 percent, to $50.73 a barrel in London. Energy companies finished with modest losses. Numerous companies used the weekend to complete deals. Retailer Target is buying a delivery logistics company to help it offer same-day delivery service to in-store shoppers. The company did
North Dakota offers to settle with Dakota Access developer By BLAKE NICHOLSON Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota regulators offered Monday to settle state allegations that the Texas-based developer of the Dakota Access oil pipeline improperly reported the discovery of American Indian artifacts during construction. The state Public Service Commission last November proposed a fine of at least $15,000 against Energy Transfer Partners, though
the commission has the authority under state law to levy fines of up to $200,000. The three-member commission unanimously agreed to offer a settlement under which ETP would make a $15,000 “contribution” to the State Historic Preservation Office or another mutually agreedupon entity. The company would not have to admit fault, and the matter would be dismissed upon payment of the money. ETP didn’t immediately comment on the proposal. The company has 10 days to
Equipment rental company Neff said it received a buyout offer worth $25 per share, or $596 million. It did not say who made the offer, but Neff said its board has decided the new offer is superior to a bid from H&E Equipment Services that the company accepted
last month. H&E Equipment has the right to match the new offer. Neff climbed $4.15, or 19 percent, to $26. H&E’s offer valued Neff at $21.07 a share. H&E Equipment lost 66 cents, or 3.1 percent, to $20.93. Drilling technology developer Tesco said it will be acquired by drilling contractor Nabors Industries in an all-stock deal. The companies said Tesco is being valued at $4.62 a share. Tesco added 50 cents, or 12.8 percent, to $4.40.
Nabors lost 16 cents, or 2.4 percent, to $6.64. Shonda Rhimes, the creator of popular television series such as “Scandal” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” will leave ABC and make shows for Netflix under a new contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. Netflix, which already spends billions of dollars a year on programming, has recently started shelling out more money for new shows. Last week it bought comic book publisher Millarworld, its first-ever acquisition. Netflix lost 40 cents to $171. Fiat Chrysler climbed after Automotive News reported that a Chinese car maker offered to buy the company. It did not identify that company and said Fiat Chrysler rejected the offer because it wasn’t high enough, but investors hoped another bid would come. Fiat Chrysler stock gained 99 cents, or 8.5 percent, to $12.60. Gold fell $3.60 to $1,290.40 an ounce. Silver added 5 cents to $17.12 an ounce. Copper dipped 1 cent to $2.90 a pound. The dollar rose to 109.63 yen from 109.04 yen. The euro fell to $1.1782 from $1.1824. In other energy trading, wholesale gasoline lost 4 cents to $1.58 a gallon. Heating oil fell 3 cents to $1.61 a gallon. Natural gas slid 2 cents to $2.96 per 1,000 cubic feet.
North Dakota to a distribution point in Illinois. Commissioners said they decided to make the offer to try to put an end to the dispute. The group in recent weeks has been meeting with its attorneys in meetings closed to the public, but Commissioner Julie Fedorchak said the attorneys did not indicate to regulators that the state would have a tough time proving its case. “It wasn’t a matter of whether the case is strong
or weak,” she said. “It was really an effort to recognize that it’s taking a long time to get to, actually, the heart of the matter, and we’re not interested in being tangled up in procedural delays indefinitely, and that seemed to be what was happening from the company’s standpoint.” The commission also is looking into whether ETP removed too many trees and improperly handled some removed soil while laying pipe in the state. A
public hearing is scheduled Thursday, after which the PSC is to determine whether to proceed with a formal complaint and a possible fine, as it did in the artifacts case. ETP on Monday asked the PSC to delay the hearing to give company and state attorneys more time to discuss a resolution. The PSC did not immediately decide.
THE NEW York Stock Exchange. U.S. stocks are rallying early yesterday, as investors breathe a sigh of relief following the tensions between the U.S. and North Korea a week earlier. Technology companies and banks are making some of the largest gains as all 11 Standard & Poor’s 500 industrial groups move higher. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) not say how much it will pay for Grand Junction, a firm that connects retailers with about 700 delivery companies around the country that pick up items from distribution centers and take them to customers. It is already testing same-day delivery at a New York store. Target stock climbed 76 cents, or 1.4 percent, to $55.79. Amazon.com did even better as it rose $15.31, or 1.6 percent, to $983.30. VF Corp., which owns North Face, Vans and other
brands, said it will buy work clothes maker WilliamsonDickie for $820 million. Its stock added $1.92, or 3.1 percent, to $63.50.
accept the offer. If it rejects it, the PSC will move forward with the complaint. The next step would be a public hearing. The complaint arose when the PSC was notified by a third-party inspector that pipeline crews last October had diverted construction of the pipeline around Native American artifacts. The company had obtained the approval of the State Historic Preservation Office but not of the commission, which oversees pipelines. The artifacts weren’t disturbed. ETP has maintained it did nothing intentionally wrong and has been fighting the proposed fine, which pales in comparison to the $3.8 billion cost of the pipeline that last month began moving oil from
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WISCONSIN ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE APPROVES FOXCONN INCENTIVES By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin state Assembly committee approved a $3 billion tax incentive package on Monday for Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group, the first vote in what could be an intense month of legislative action to quickly pass the massive deal. The Republican-controlled Assembly’s jobs and economy committee voted 8-5 along party lines to send the bill to the full Assembly, which plans to take it up Thursday. Republican-authored tweaks were approved that attempt to address some concerns raised by critics that the state is giving away too much to win the $10 billion
plant that could employ up to 13,000 workers. But the core of the proposal remains — including $3 billion in tax breaks for meeting investment and employment targets. The panel rejected 22 Democratic amendments that sought, in part, to provide extra protections for taxpayers and the environment and ensure that workers come from Wisconsin, are paid a living wage and have union protections. “I ask that we take a deep breath, slow this down a bit and enter into further discussions to come up with the best deal possible,” said Rep. Tod Ohnstad, a Democrat from Kenosha near where the plant may locate. Republicans defended the deal as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Trump attacks exec for quitting council over Charlottesville
“This is an investment that makes sense and we cannot look the other way and let this opportunity go by,” Republican Rep. Bob Kulp said. The Legislature’s budget committee could hold a hearing on the measure early next week, with a vote in the Republican-controlled Senate sometime shortly after that. “Rather than rushing through a $3 billion tax break for a foreign corporation, we need to make sure Wisconsin taxpayers aren’t being taken for a ride,” said Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jennifer Shilling in a statement. The proposal must clear both the state Assembly and Senate in identical form and be signed by Gov. Scott Walker before taking effect. Walker negotiated
the deal, which was announced by President Donald Trump with great fanfare about two weeks ago. The deal requires the Legislature to pass the tax break bill by Sept. 30. Despite the Democratic opposition, Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said last week he expected the bill to pass with bipartisan support. Foxconn is eyeing locations in Kenosha and Racine counties in southeast Wisconsin, areas of the state that include several Democratic lawmakers. It also is considering a secondary site in Dane County, a Democratic stronghold. Foxconn has said it may invest $10 billion on the plant that would open in 2020 with 3,000 but could expand to 13,000 people within six years.
By LINDA A. JOHNSON Associated Press
the white nationalists who marched in Charlottesville, Virginia. Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier wrote on Twitter Monday that “America’s leaders must honor our fundamental values by clearly rejecting expressions of hatred, bigotry and group supremacy, which runs counter to the American ideal that all people are created equal.” Frazier is one of the few African Americans to head a Fortune 500 company. Trump is under increasing pressure to call out the white supremacist and hate groups involved. He lashed out almost immediately on Monday following the resignation, saying on Twitter that Frazier will now “have more time to LOWER RIPOFF DRUG PRICES!” The president followed up later in the day, tweeting that Merck “is a leader in higher & higher drug prices while at the same time taking jobs out of the U.S. Bring jobs back & LOWER PRICES!” Drugmakers have come under withering criticism for soaring prices in the U.S., including by Trump, though he has yet to act on a promise to contain them.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out at the CEO of the nation’s third-largest pharmaceutical company after he resigned from a federal advisory council, citing the president’s failure to explicitly rebuke
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Concerns about what the state is offering Foxconn increased last week when the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau said it will take at least 25 years for Wisconsin taxpayers to break even on the proposed incentives. It would take Wisconsin longer to break even depending on how many workers at the plant come from Illinois, the analysis said. Under the bill, for every acre of wetland disturbed on the Foxconn site, two acres would have to be restored. The amendment approved Monday would say those should be in the same watershed, if possible. But other key environmental provisions, including exempting Foxconn from having to file an environmental impact statement, remained.
The committee also voted to tie payroll tax credits to the number of jobs Foxconn creates that pay between $30,000 and $100,000. The bill was also changed to call for state officials to encourage in its contract with Foxconn that it hire Wisconsin residents, addressing concerns that many of the workers would come from neighboring Illinois. The committee also approved spending $20 million on worker training to help create a pipeline for high-tech workers who would be needed at the plant. If constructed as promised, the Foxconn facility would be the first liquid crystal display monitor manufacturing plant outside of Asia.
MERCK Chairman and CEO Kenneth Frazier participates in a session “The Future of Impact,” at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York. With the barbs, Trump appeared to attack an industry executive who has tried to make drug pricing somewhat more transparent by revealing his company’s overall drug price changes. In January, Merck reported that its average net prices — the amount the company receives after discounts and other rebates — increased in the years since 2010 in a range between 3.4 percent and 6.2 percent per year. That’s about half as large as the increase in its retail prices. Much of the furor over drug prices recently has been over increases that have been far bigger and come one after another for drugs that have been on the market for years. The exchange lit up social media early on Monday, with many people lauding Frazier and blasting the president. Trump eventually made a statement condemning bigotry Monday afternoon at a press conference. Meanwhile, other executives stated their support for Frazier. Unilever CEO Paul Polman wrote on Twitter, “Thanks @Merck Ken Frazier for strong leadership to stand up for the moral values that made this country what it is.” Frazier, who grew up in a poor neighborhood in
Philadelphia, resigned from the manufacturing advisory council days after one person was killed and others wounded in violent clashes between white supremacists and protesters. Frazier and his siblings were raised by their janitor father after their mother died when they were very young. He has earned a reputation as a risk taker in the drug industry, pouring money into daunting research areas, particularly trying to develop a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Frazier is not the first executive to resign from advisory councils serving Trump. Tesla CEO Elon Musk resigned from the manufacturing council in June, and two other advisory groups to the president, after the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. Walt Disney Co. Chairman and CEO Bob Iger resigned for the same reason from the President’s Strategic and Policy Forum, which Trump established to advise him on how government policy impacts economic growth and job creation. The manufacturing jobs council had 28 members initially, but it has shrunk since it was formed earlier this year as executives retire, are replaced, or, as with Frazier and Musk, resign.
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP, left, speaks during a meeting with manufacturing executives at the White House in Washington, including Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier, center, and Ford CEO Mark Fields. Frazier is resigning from the President’s American Manufacturing Council citing “a responsibility to take a stand against intolerance and extremism.” Frazier’s resignation comes shortly after a violent confrontation between white supremacists and protesters in Charlottesville, Va. Trump is being criticized for not explicitly condemning the white nationalists who marched in Charlottesville. (AP Photos)
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NOTICE is hereby given that KAREN MONCUR of Firetrail Road, Carmichael, P.O.Box N-602, New Providence Bahamas is applying to the Minister responsible for Nationality and Citizenship, for registration/naturalization as a citizen of The Bahamas, and that any person who knows any reason why registration/naturalization should not be granted, should send a written and signed statement of the facts within twenty-eight days from the 8th day of August, 2017 to the Minister responsible for nationality and Citizenship, P.O. Box N-7147, Nassau, Bahamas.
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Natural remedies vs prescribed drugs By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net
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xploring the benefits of natural medicine versus pharmaceutical drugs will be the theme of Solomon’s Fresh Market’s latest health seminar scheduled in-store for this Saturday. Dr Monique Thompson, the founder of Cornerstone Healing Institute, will facilitate the seminar. Dr Thompson is a physician trained in traditional medicine and natural medicine. She is a strong proponent of intravenous (IV) therapy, which claims that once the body has what it needs, it can heal itself. The event will take place at the Old Fort Bay store from 4pm to 6pm. “Dr Thompson will be educating us on some of the benefits of healing the body through IV nutrition as it is the fastest way available to replenish chronically depleted nutrient reserves. Much higher doses of vitamins, minerals, botanical extracts, and organic products can be administered through this process, because nutrients are going directly into the blood, 100 per cent of the nutrients are immediately absorbed,” said Naomi Grant of the Solomon’s marketing department. “Certain diseases, states or being unhealthy in
SOLOMON’s latest seminar will seek to educate the public on some of the benefits of healing the body through IV nutrition. general hinders proper absorption of vitamins, minerals and other accessory nutrients leading to deficiency syndromes, perpetuation of disease and overall poor health,” she told Tribune Weekend. “Due to a variety of factors, including poor dietary choices or a nutrientdepleted food supply, it is likely that important nutrients are not reaching your cells properly. Additional benefits can be achieved by adding higher amounts of key nutrients to the essentials formulation to address your specific needs.”
Attendees will be guided through effective tips on making themselves and their families healthier during this latest seminar. Solomon’s past seminars, which have established a steady following, have included talks on cholesterol, diabetes, breast cancer, health supplements for weight loss, yoga, and block therapy. “Each seminar incorporates healthy eating and exercise elements and usually centered on the products in our stores that can benefit the health and
well-being of its customers,” said Ms Grant. “This topic is so timely because of the unhealthy state of our nation. We have so many rampant diseases that have plagued our lives, having been medicated with naturally assimilated, synthetic drugs that may provide momentary comfort, and unfortunately at the same time creating more complications resulting in harmful side effects and even possible addiction without cure. It ignites a vicious cycle of repeated expensive doctors’ visits
DR MONIQUE THOMPSON, a naturopathic medical doctor, will lead this Saturday’s seminar at Solomon’s Old Fort Bay location. and prescriptions to help manage the side effects which creates an open door for more complications.” This is the reason why, she said, that Solomon’s is encouraging people to attend the seminar to get real answers to the questions they have been searching for. “Individuals will also learn how to get over
sicknesses and prevent future illness by natural means. They will gain knowledge of how to live a full life with minimal disruptions of expensive, over the counter drugs and their harmful side effects. They will also learn what vitamins, supplements and healthy foods to ingest can give positive lasting results,” said Ms Grant.
Solomon’s brand manager recognised at international food expo SOLOMON’S brand manager, Monalisa Sweeting, travelled to Minneapolis last month to attend a grocer’s expo put on by US-based wholesale supplier SUPERVALU. There, she received a nomination for the Master Marketer Award after successfully executing health fairs and a fun/run walk at Solomon’s Super Centre and Solomon’s Fresh Market. The local events are community initiatives geared towards educating the public on the benefits of healthy living. Ms Sweeting’s marketing efforts earned her a spot in the top six finalists out of 514 submitted from food
store chains around the world. According to expo organisers, the submission from the Solomon’s team showed exceptional creativity, clarity and effectiveness. Judges for this year’s award winners included marketing professors and graduate students from the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) and St Joseph University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania). Ms Sweeting said submitting a first time entry and receiving this level of recognition reinforces the work being done to connect the Solomon’s brand to the larger Bahamian community.
“I am beyond grateful to be nominated as a first time entrant and being among the top six out of 514 entries around the world. This is an honour within itself,” Ms Sweeting said. “I am also thankful to work for a company where opportunities are created for employees to be recognised on an international scale.” This year’s expo also gave buyers and brand managers at AML Foods, the parent company of Solomon’s Super Centre and Solomon’s Fresh Market, an opportunity to meet with wholesalers and sample new and affordable
products to introduce to the Bahamian market. SUPERVALU is a grocery industry leader, serving customers through a network of more than 2,000 owned, franchised, and independently owned stores across the country. The company hosts annual expos to bring buyers and distributors together. Solomon’s Super Centre and Solomon’s Fresh Market said they will continue to engage the community through health fairs, fun run/walks, cooking demonstrations, in-store lectures and other healthy lifestyle initiatives throughout the year.
MONALISA SWEETING, Solomon’s brand manager
Why social smoking can be just as bad for you as daily smoking By BERNADETTE MELNYK The Ohio State University (THE CONVERSATION) “Everything in moderation.” It’s a common justification made for behaviours that may fall outside the realm of healthy. Whether it’s a drink or two or indulging in a favorite dessert, consuming small quantities, rather than abject abstinence, is a more palatable and acceptable option for most people. The less-is-more approach may be sound when applied to many aspects of our frenzied daily lives, but when it comes to smoking, the same rationale cannot apply. A new study that I conducted with other nursing and health services researchers has found that those who enjoy the occasional cigarette in social situations are risking their health just as much as the person who smokes a pack or more a day. Ours is the first population health study to compare the blood pressure and cholesterol levels of people who self-identify as current versus social smokers.
SAMUEL Johnson (20), a student at Harold Washington College in the Loop, smokes a menthol cigarette outside while between classes on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010. (Phil Velasquez/ Chicago Tribune) To eliminate risks of cardiovascular disease, the only answer is not to ever start smoking or stop it completely. This needs to be a priority for health providers and policymakers.
An on-ramp… to a dead end
A study of nearly 40,000 people conducted over a four-year period as part of The Ohio State University’s Million Hearts educational programme identified nonsmokers, current regular smokers and those who said they were “social smokers,” meaning they didn’t have a cigarette every day. The
“social smokers” in our study tended to be younger, male and were disproportionately Hispanic. Social smokers have been identified in previous studies as those who smoke in nightclubs and bars. Also, social smoking has been shown, in previous studies, to be associated on college campuses with alcohol consumption. Our study defined a social smoker as “an individual who does not smoke cigarettes on a daily basis but who smokes in certain social situations on a regular basis.” The researchers collected deidentified data from
volunteers who completed Million Hearts cardiovascular screenings. After taking into account demographic and physical differences between the regular and social smokers, we found that there was virtually no difference in their risk of experiencing hypertension or high cholesterol, conditions that frequently lead to heart disease. The study did not measure outcomes on cancer, but we know that smoking has been linked to 30 different types of cancer. I believe that this is one of the most important findings in tobacco-related health in years, and it brings to light an issue, like e-cigarettes and secondhand smoke, that we in the health care field must address with urgency. We now know that once people start opening packs of cigarettes, whether it’s for daily use or just to socialise at a party, they’re entering the same on-ramp toward serious health problems.
When moderation becomes a vice
This knowledge carries significant ramifications for the medical profession and the way nurse practitioners, doctors, nurses and physician assistants
communicate with patients. It’s routine for clinicians to ask patients whether or not they are smokers during a checkup or exam. The social smokers will frequently respond negatively to that question because they don’t think of themselves in those terms and, thus, a significant health threat goes undetected. Given these findings, it makes more sense for clinicians to reframe their questions. For example, “Do you ever use tobacco in social situations with friends or work colleagues?” or “When was the last time you had a cigarette or used tobacco?” High levels of bad cholesterol, the type measured in our study, and high blood pressure are risk factors for heart attack and stroke. Knowing that these health risks for occasional smokers are the same as those who light up frequently, clinicians must become more precise in collecting this information from their patients. This study should also affect the advice that patients receive in the examination room. In terms of heart health, it’s simply not sufficient for clinicians to advise patients to cut back on their smoking.
The societal impact of this new study could be enormous. It concluded that more than one of every 10 Americans identifies as social smokers, compared to the 17 per cent who smoke regularly. Extrapolate those numbers to the country as a whole and it means that millions of people are placing their heart health at risk by occasionally indulging in cigarettes. We can’t ignore this problem. Over the last few decades, the United States has done a commendable job in raising public awareness of the dangers of smoking and properly stigmatising tobacco use as a pervasive and deadly health threat. Armed with this new knowledge regarding the dangers of social smoking, public health officials, antismoking advocates and the medical community need to focus their messaging on those who mistakenly believe the occasional cigarette leaves them exempt from the warnings directed toward heavier users. Moderation, in this case, is most definitely a vice from a health perspective, and a potentially life-shortening approach.
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Sister Sister stays in the breast cancer race with prayer breakfast By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter acadet@tribunemedia.net MEMBERS of the Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group are getting ready to host their 13th annual prayer breakfast, and they are certain they only made it this far because of their faith. With a mission statement to provide supportive care, encouragement, coping skills, resources, strength and hope for women who have or had cancer, the Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group continues to promote health, wholeness and healing through various events such as the highly anticipated prayer breakfast. The newest instalment of the event is scheduled to take place at the Meliá Nassau Beach Resort on Saturday, September 9, beginning 7.30am. Also celebrating 17 years under the theme “Sisters Stay in the Race,” the dynamic group of women will host the prayer breakfast in conjunction with BAF Financial. The required donation fee is $45. Highlights of the prayer breakfast will include survivor stories, solo and church choir performances, keynote addresses and an appearance by the Royal Bahamas Police Pop Band.
“We are excited that the prayer breakfast is an outward showing of what the Lord has done for each one of us, where we openly give thanks and praise for where He has brought us.” THE SISTER Sister prayer breakfast has over the years become one of the group’s most popular fundraisers. The prayer breakfast came into existence after the late Brenda Russell saw the need to take praise and worship to another level, beyond the group’s monthly meeting sessions. “Sister Brenda Russell realised how the spirits of our phenomenal sisters whose bodies had been invaded by the varies forms of cancers were enlightened and uplifted during the praise and worship segment of our monthly gathering. She thought we need not await an invitation from the religious community to participate in their prayer breakfast,” said Andrea Sweeting, Sister Sister president. As told by Ms Sweeting, Ms Russell’s media
and marketing skills led her to convince the British American Insurance to partner with Sister Sister in 2004, hosting the inaugural prayer breakfast. Since then, the prayer breakfast has become a major fundraiser for the organisation, assisting in the cost of porta-caths and needles gifted to cancer survivors in preparation for chemotherapy treatment. “Although Brenda passed in October 2006 and British American Insurance company changed ownership to BAF Financial, her negotiated agreement and initial planning lives on,” said Ms Sweeting. “We are excited that the prayer breakfast is an outward showing of what the
Lord has done for each one of us, where we openly give thanks and praise for where He has brought us. Family, friends and supporters share our joy. It demonstrates that early detection saves lives, with sisters in attendance with many years of survival; they are alive and doing well.” Members of the public are encouraged to keep up to date with the Sister Sister team as they prepare to host several events in the coming weeks, including ‘Walk in Paradise’ at Atlantis; monthly educational sessions every third Saturday of the month from 8am to 1pm at the Centreville Medical Centre; open discussion afternoons at Centreville Medical
Centre; ‘Paint Da Streets Pink’ fun run/walk on September 30, beginning 6am from Arawak Cay; the CIBC First Caribbean sixth annual ‘Walk for the Cure’ on October 1, and various breast cancer awareness activities during the month of October. Events are open to all cancer survivors, caregivers, supporters and interested persons. “If you are unable to attend, sponsor someone. For it’s you, the public, who is responsible for this, so see you there,” said Ms Sweeting. The brainchild of Dr Locksley Munroe and Dr Charles Diggiss, the Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group was launched
in September 2000 as a non-profit charitable group for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Nurse Charlene McPhee, assisted by office staff members Francis Smith, Margaret Thurston and Cheryl Ingraham underpinned the fledgling group until it took flight. In October 2006, the Freeport Chapter of Sister Sister was chartered under the leadership of Pastor C. Ann Grant of Agape House Ministries. The Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support Group’s business office is located on the Surgical Suite’s second floor at the Centreville Medical Centre #68 Collins Avenue. Contacts numbers are: 326-1929, 356-7193 and 376 0054.
SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT DEHYDRATION, HEAT EXHAUSTION AND HEAT STROKE By BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FLORIDA LIVING in high temperature areas creates many self-proclaimed “experts” about the heat index, dangerous temperatures and related illnesses, such as dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. But some facts about our body’s reaction to hot weather may surprise even the most “expert” among us. As the peak of the treacherous summertime heat approaches, a real expert on heat-related illness, Baptist Health Primary Care’s Dr Gabriel Solti-Grasz explains that what you might think you know about the effects of high temperatures and humidity on the body may not be enough to prevent a dangerous health crisis. “Heat stroke is the end of the story,” Dr SoltiGrasz said. “The beginning of the story is where we can prevent a grave situation from quickly evolving.” Preventing dehydration Dr Solti-Grasz says preventing dehydration is key, and there’s a simple recipe for that – H2O. “People often don’t drink water or liquids until they begin to feel thirsty,” he said. “But thirst is an
TAKE precautions to prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion indication that the process of dehydration has begun.” Dr Solti-Grasz recommends drinking water before going out in the heat and continuing to drink water regularly for the duration of time spent outside. If exercising in the heat, he recommends drinking a sports drink with electrolytes to replenish nutrients, such as salt and potassium. These, he says, are lost quickly during exertion in high temperatures or high humidity.
Electrolytes help your body function properly, including regulating heart rate and maintaining a healthy body temperature. He also points out that dehydration, and the subsequent progression to heat stroke, can occur when it’s not necessarily hot, if you’re not replenishing fluids regularly. “When you start to feel symptoms, it’s too late for prevention, you must switch to replenishment and recovery,” he said.
Signs of dehydration • Thirst – As soon as you feel thirsty, know that dehydration is underway. • Reduced urination – If you don’t have to urinate while in the heat, you need to drink more fluids. • Headache – Once your head starts to hurt, you’re likely entering the next phase of heat-related illness – heat exhaustion. With any of these signs, or a general sense of not feeling well while in the
Rose wine gives chicken breasts flavour of Provence BONELESS skinless chicken breasts are a convenient go-to for so many cooks, from paleo-followers to budget-shoppers to busy moms. The mild flavour makes it incredibly versatile, so it’s easy to slip this cut of chicken into almost any recipe or flavour profile. It’s one of the leanest cuts of meat available, with a quarter pound boasting 34 grammes of protein, and only four grammes of fat. The challenge with such low fat is, of course, keeping the meat tender and juicy. Even a minute or two extra of cook time can take dinner from succulent to stringy and tough. Grilling breasts brings extra risk, since cooking temperatures are high, narrowing the timing window, so it’s
• Fainting – This is the body’s way of taking over to protect vital organs against loss of fluids. With symptoms of heat exhaustion, Dr Solti-Grasz advises seeking medical attention right away, including calling emergency services, so fluids can be given through an IV as soon as possible. He does not recommend drinking liquids at this stage, as fluids may enter the lungs through the trachea, or airway. Higher risk individuals Even those who have grown more accepting of the heat should understand that they run the risk of serious heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke, without taking protective measures. Dr Solti-Grasz notes that children and the elderly, as well as those individuals with cardiovascular or liver disease, are most susceptible to heat-related illnesses. “For these groups, the process of dehydration occurs much faster, as the body’s compensatory measures don’t work as efficiently,” he said, adding that these individuals should be closely monitored while in the heat and high humidity.
CHICKEN BREASTS PROVENCAL Start to Finish: 15 minutes, plus marinating Yield: 4 servings 4 chicken breasts cutlets, about 5 ounces each 1/3 cup rose wine (or fruity white wine) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon dried herbes de Provence (or mix of oregano, marjoram and thyme) ¼ cup jarred roasted sweet red peppers, sliced, oil drained ¼ cup high-quality olives 1 tablespoon balsamic syrup(asterisk) Kosher salt Black pepper
even more important to get it just right. A few tips will help tremendously here. The biggest challenge is getting the inside meat to cook before the outside meat gets tough, so the best move you can make is to use smaller chicken cutlets. Organic or free-range chicken breasts solve this problem completely, or if you have larger conventional cutlets, trim them in half or thirds before cooking. Next, avoid cooking the meat when it’s super cold, by allowing it to sit at room temperature for a half hour before grilling. And heat the grill only to medium high, or if using charcoal, avoid putting breasts on the hottest part of the grill. Chicken breast meat is usually done a
heat or during exertion, Dr Solti-Grasz advises to seek relief by going into an air-conditioned or shaded environment to cool the body down. He also recommends drinking water or a sports drink slowly to replenish lost fluids, while preventing nausea or vomiting. Heat exhaustion Heat exhaustion, Dr Solti-Grasz says, is the middle category of heatrelated illness and can quickly turn into heat stroke, if not treated. Symptoms of heat exhaustion • Headache – As a heatrelated illness progresses, a headache may become more severe. • Dizziness or lightheadedness – Shakiness and a feeling of instability or weakness often accompanies heat exhaustion. • Nausea or vomiting – The body prepares for systemic shut down by purging contents in the stomach, including liquids, which can lead to a faster deterioration of health through further dehydration. • Reduced urination – As your body tries to regulate your temperature, it begins to shut down organs, like your kidneys. This can lead to acute kidney injury, Dr. Solti-Grasz warns.
CHICKEN Breast Provencal (Melissa d’Arabian via AP) minute or two before I suspect it will be, so I always rely on an inexpensive meat thermometer, so I’m sure to remove the chicken right at 160 degrees, and let it rest for five minutes to keep the meat at maximum juiciness. This recipe for Chicken Breast Provencal is inspired by ingredients typical of the region of Provence in the south of France, but easily found in a well-stocked American supermarket. Rose wine is the secret
behind the simple marinade that imparts a lightly sweet flavor, but if you have a floral white wine at home, it will do the trick nicely, too. Olives — try to grab a handful of interesting ones at the salad bar —and roasted red peppers from a jar add Mediterranean color, and a tiny bit of balsamic syrup brings a bit of welcomed acidity. Your family will enjoy this dish because of its flavours, while you’ll know how healthy it actually is.
In a bowl or resealable plastic bag, place the chicken, wine, olive oil, herbes de Provence, salt and pepper and mix well to coat the chicken breasts. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 8 hours refrigerated, allowing the final 30 minutes to be at room temperature. When ready to cook, heat the grill (or a grill pan, if indoors) to medium high and lightly oil the grates. Lightly blot excess marinade off the chicken breasts and grill until cooked through and meat is 160 degrees on a meat thermometer, about 4-5 minutes per side. (Using a meat thermometer will help avoid overcooking.) Remove the chicken from the grill and place directly on warmed dish or platter. Top with the roasted red peppers and olives and drizzle with the balsamic syrup. Let chicken rest a few minutes, and serve. (For a quick homemade balsamic syrup: boil about ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar with ½ teaspoon of brown sugar in a small saucepan until reduced by half.)
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Anthonique Black designs her dream By ALESHA CADET Tribune Features Reporter acadet@tribunemedia.net AT only 21 years old, Anthonique Black is living her dream within the Bahamas’ fashion community. Creating custom made designs for family and friends over the years has led her to build on her passion for sewing and she is now creating gowns through her home-based company called Beauletha Designs. Her designs have been featured during prom season, christenings, funerals, weddings, special occasions, and just recently, as part of the Miss Bahamas World pageant experience, where her dress came second in the Commonwealth Fabrics BTVI designer showcase. “Although it was a lot of pressure I enjoyed the experience. It was fun and it allowed me to see and feel what designers go through. It was a wonderful experience sewing for Miss Bahamas World competitor Nyisha Tilus as Miss University of the Bahamas,” she told Tribune Woman. “I don’t do it for the money or because I’m good at it, I do it simply because I enjoy doing it.” Anthonique believes sewing comes naturally to her because her grandmothers were knowledgeable in the craft. “A year after graduating high school I decided to enrol in Fashion Production at BTVI, and I’ve
DESIGNS BY ANTHONIQUE BLACK
been sewing ever since. I started my Beauletha Designs Facebook page in 2016 where I started to post some of my work. This page not only brings me more clientele but it’s a great way to show the world my talent and what I am capable of doing. It makes me proud knowing that I can make someone feel so stunning and nice on their special day,” said Anthonique. Her goal is to one day host an official Beauletha
“I don’t do it for the money or because I’m good at it, I do it simply because I enjoy doing it.”
Designs fashion show. Based on the feedback received thus far regarding her designs, Anthonique said Bahamians are in full support of her endeavour. “People admire and enjoy my designs. Whether you want a nice dress or gown, suit or a two-piece skirt and blouse set, the choice is yours. My company is home-based in Sir Lynden Pindling Estates off CW Saunders Highway,” said Anthonique.
SEPHORA’S NEW ENDEAVOUR POISED TO BE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTY-OBSESSED SOCIAL PLATFORM SAN FRANCISCO – (BUSINESS WIRE) Known for its relentless commitment to optimising client experiences both online and in-store, Sephora is introducing its newest digital endeavour, the Beauty Insider Community. The loyalty member-only mobile and online platform, a first for the prestige retail industry, serves as a destination for beauty-lovers to find inspiration, ask questions and get recommendations in an unsponsored, real-time, “real talk” social setting. “As with any digital innovation that we bring to our clients, we look not only at how we can optimise our client’s online journey for a seamless on and offline experience, but also at how we can make our digital offerings truly essential, intuitive and fun to use,” said Mary Beth Laughton,
senior vice president of Digital at Sephora. “For our Beauty Insider Community, we set out to take all the things that were working really well across our various digital platforms and combine them for a unified, mobile-friendly experience. Community is for those clients who crave a deeper level of beauty connection and inspiration from people just like her, whom she can trust.” To fully engage in the community, clients must be a member of Beauty Insider, Sephora’s complimentary loyalty programme. This allows clients to reap even deeper benefits and perks through active participation, and to unlock new resources when shopping in-store and online. Community evolves and elevates Sephora’s current community properties – BeautyTalk, Beauty Board
and Ratings & Reviews – with one cohesive experience within Sephora. com, the Sephora App for iOS and Android and mobile web. As part of the shift of all prior properties under Community’s holistic domain, the names of the original properties are updating as well to best reflect their purpose or offering. Additionally, launching August 22, Beauty Insider Community members will also have the unique advantage of getting realtime input on products they are considering before moving forward with their purchase. On each product page, members will find a “Live Community Chat” where they can ask a question pointed at fellow Sephora shoppers to help validate their decision before checkout.
XXX at Sephora, Westfield on December 5, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. This is the first Sephora store to open in Australia.
PROTECT WHAT MATTERS MOST WITH THESE NURSERY SAFETY CHECKS (BPT) - You may have chosen the perfect colour palette and all of your nursery furniture, but have you thought about some key safety checks? “The arrival of a baby means you have to take a look at your home in a whole new light,” said Tarsila Wey, marketing director for First Alert, the most trusted brand in home safety. “Take the time now to help ensure your home is safe and secure.” First Alert has outlined some crucial tasks to accomplish before the little one makes his or her appearance:
Maintain crib safety
According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, two-thirds of children’s deaths under the age of one are caused by suffocation. Make sure that, when prepping the
nursery, the crib meets safety standards, and avoid loose bedding or soft toys in the crib. After the baby arrives, the infant should sleep alone and be placed on his or her back on a firm surface.
Check your smoke alarms
Smoke alarms help protect your family, but in order to do so the alarms need to be present - and working. Instal a working smoke alarm in the nursery and ensure that the rest of the home is properly equipped. The National Fire Protection Association recommends smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement. Residential smoke alarms need to be replaced at least every 10 years. To find out whether it’s time to replace the smoke alarms in your
home, simply look on the back of the alarms where the date of manufacture is marked. The smoke alarm should be replaced 10 years from that date (not the date of purchase or installation).
place escape ladders near windows, and practice setting it up so you’ll be able to use it correctly and quickly in an emergency. Make sure everyone understands the plan, with special attention to carrying the newborn. Choose an outside meeting place that is a safe distance from your home, and make sure to practice your escape plan twice a year - and before the baby comes.
Protect from the “silent killer”
Create an emergency call list
Often dubbed “the silent killer,” carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless and odourless gas that is impossible to detect without an alarm. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, CO poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning in the United States and is responsible for an average of 450 deaths each year. Standard CO alarms are designed to alert people to high levels of CO (30-70 parts per million), which can be fatal. However, lower levels of CO have also been
proven to be harmful to infants. Fully protect your newborn from both high and low levels of CO with devices like the Onelink by First Alert Environment Monitor, which provides protection for those most vulnerable to CO levels as low as nine parts per million, and peace of mind for parents. Compatible with Apple HomeKit and Alexa Skills, it also monitors temperature and humidity, and notifies users of changing conditions.
Update the escape plan
It is important to plan and practice an escape plan for your home in the event of a fire. According to an NFPA survey, only one of every three American households has actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. This is even more important with the addition of a new member to your family. As a family, walk through the home and inspect all possible exits and escape routes. Identify two ways out of each room, including windows and doors. For the second story,
Even though everything we need is on our smartphones these days, when a babysitter or nanny is with your infant, they might not be as prepared in case of an emergency - and you might not be either! Having an emergency contact list readily available can potentially save time and make everything go a little more smoothly when there is a crisis. Make sure the list includes family numbers, poison control, non-emergency numbers for police and fire departments, and neighbours’ phone numbers.
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THE ILLUSTRATION of Anne Bonny and Mary Read from Charles Johnson’s ‘A General History of the Pyrates’ (1724).
ANNE Bonny as played by Clara Paget on the hit STARZ show “Black Sails”.
New book gives female perspective on famed pirate Anne Bonny By JEFFARAH GIBSON Tribune Features Writer jgibson@tribunemedia.net
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HERE have been many tales told about the infamous pirate Anne Bonny who once made Nassau her haunt, but most as seen through the eyes of men. Sonia Farmer decided to change this by presenting a woman’s perspective on this female brigand of the seas with a new book of poetry called “Infidelities”. Ms Farmer, a Bahamian writer, artist and publisher, shared poems from her first full-length collection during a launch event at the National Art Gallery last Friday evening. Anne Bonny was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean. She was considered a strong, independent woman. Born in 1702, she was the illegitimate daughter of lawyer William Cormac and his servant woman Mary Brennan. She was said to have had red hair and a fiery temper. In her teens, she married small-time pirate James Bonny, who hoped to win possession of his wealthy father-in-law’s estate in South Carolina, but Anne was disowned by her father. It is recorded that Anne set fire to her father’s plantation in retaliation, but no evidence exists to support this. Some time between 1714 and 1718, she and James moved to Nassau, which was known as a sanctuary for English pirates and called the ‘Republic of Pirates’. After the arrival of Governor Woodes Rogers in the summer of 1718, James became an informant for the governor. Meanwhile, Anne began mingling with pirates in the local taverns. She met John “Calico Jack” Rackham, captain of the pirate sloop ‘Revenge’, and Rackham became her lover. They had a son in Cuba. Anne divorced James and married Rackham while at sea. Anne, her new husband and fellow female pirate Mary Read stole the ship ‘William’, which was anchored in Nassau Harbour. Their crew spent years in Jamaica
SONIA FARMER Writer and founder of the Poinciana Paper Press and the surrounding seas, capturing many smaller vessels. Anne was said to have taken part in combat alongside the men, and accounts of her exploits show her as competent and respected by the crew. In October 1720, when Anne was about 20 years old, Rackham and his crew were attacked by a “King’s ship” captained by Jonathan Barnet under a commission from the Governor of Jamaica, Nicholas Lawes. Most of Rackham’s pirates put up little resistance as they were too drunk to fight. However, Anne and Mary fought fiercely, alas to no avail. The crew was taken to Jamaica, where they were convicted and sentenced to be hanged. Legend has it that Anne’s last words to the imprisoned Rackham were: “Had you fought like a man, you need not have been hang’d like a dog.” After being sentenced, Anne and Mary both “pleaded their bellies”, asking for mercy because they were pregnant. Mary died of a violent fever in 1721 while in prison. But there is no historical record of Anne’s release or her execution. This has fed speculation that her father ransomed her or that she even resumed life as a pirate under a new name. In her new book of poetry, Ms Farmer uses Anne Bonny as a starting point to “interrogate the mythology of this figure,
dismantling the male gaze that shaped her for centuries and illuminating the place of female desire in history.” Ms Farmer spins a second narrative that calls into question “the boundaries that hold our bodies, nationalities and loyalties in place. As the two voices intersect and diverge, they build a plank to the edge of these boundaries, and ask the reader to jump.” Author of “The Whale House and Other Stories” Sharon Millar hailed “Infidelities” for the way it makes Anne Bonny become “every woman”. “Sonia Farmer’s ‘Infidelities’ is a luminous mining of the Anne Bonny pirate legend. As Farmer moves seamlessly between the past and the present, Bonny becomes both every woman and the unnamed narrator navigating what it means to love. Long after the last page has been turned, these poems will continue to unfold in the mind. A wonderful debut,” the Trinidadian prizewinning author said. Ms Farmer is the founder of Poinciana Paper Press, a small and independent press located in Nassau which produces handmade and limited edition chapbooks of Caribbean literature. It also promotes the are of book making through workshops and creative collaborations. The Poinciana Paper Press recently published its latest chapbook, a story by emerging writer Letitia Marie Pratt, who was also on hand at Friday’s book signing and launch to share from her “Pulling the Wings From Out My Back”. The book is a poetic journey interrogating the myth of the hag woman. “Its a story about a woman who experiences trauma from her relationship. She goes to her grandmother to talk about it and her grandmother transforms her into a hag woman and she finds her power in that,” said Ms Pratt. Ms Pratt, who is an avid reader, said she first heard the story of the hag from her own grandmother. Though the story originated in Africa, it is told throughout the Caribbean diaspora.
ANNE Bonny from a Dutch version of Charles Johnson’s ‘A General History of the Pyrates’ (1724). “My grandmother is from Andros. She told me about the hag woman when I was younger and I got really scared. And then when I revisited it was interesting and cool,” she said. In her writings, Ms Pratt navigates the existence of black female bodies within that genre and draws heavily on stories within Bahamian folklore. Her writing was included in NE8 at the National Art Gallery of the Bahamas, and she recently
completed a residency at the Fresh Milk platform in Barbados. “I have written numerous short stories. I actually have an entire book of short stories at home that I am never going to publish because I wrote them in high school,” she said. “But I intend to write more about folklore, talking about the women within folklore and how that functions. Whether it’s poetry or a novel, folklore will be the focus,” she said.