The Tribune

Charter Institute of Arbitrators. - The newest executives of The Bahamas branch of the Charter Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) gathered recently with chairman Dr Richard Demeritte to discuss their plans.

“The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators celebrated 100 years in 2015 and this past November we marked the occasion with an educational conference that included an address by International CIArb President, Professor Sundra Rajoo,” said Demeritte. “This year, we will hold a gala event, a media project of our branch’s history, install a new patron and honour several distinguished members of the branch.”

The chairman also highlighted that the legislative framework being developed for The Bahamas to have a local seat in international arbitration is still in progress and that the organisation continues to work with the Government and other stakeholders to establish a state of the art arbitration center locally.

“This development could prove to be a game-changer in the field of international dispute resolution in our region,” said Demeritte.

CNT SURE. - Programme SURE, a citizens organisation, has linked with the Change Not Transfer group to reach out to young men in the community.

The alliance of local activists seeks to empower Bahamians to have more access to opportunity, while playing a greater role in the development of the country. Its focus is on a holistic approach to development in The Bahamas by finding solutions to problems we face as a nation.

Members have used their resources and networks to help the programme in a number of ways, including in expanding a garden project.

The garden was able to produce, over the past academic year, a variety of products including broccoli, Swiss chard, goat peppers cabbage, carrots, eggplants, collard greens, eggs and cucumbers. Some of these were processed to create other items like pepper sauce, pickled cabbage, pickled tomatoes, stewed tomatoes, natural drinks, and infused oils. The success of this initiative was able to supplement SURE’s budget.

On June 2, the collaboration culminated when CNT treated staff and students to a day at the beach. The students walked from the SURE compound on Gladstone Rd, south to Goodman’s Bay. Some of the young men decided to run the whole distance, monitored by a few staff members. The CNT team welcomed them at the beach with food and drinks, all donated by members.

After a cool down period, CNT members sat with the young men in counseling sessions (group and individual), which focused on the role the young men must play in the country’s development. The food was then served, hot off the grill.

The young men were then divided into groups for team building activities, before a refreshing swim.

Both the day and the year proved successful, as was the collaboration.

Cycling Club Bahamas. - Weekday rides, east, morning: Tuesday & Thursday leaving 5am sharp from Sea Grapes Shopping Centre, East Prince Charles Drive. This ride is a 17-mile loop to the Northbound Paradise Island Bridge and back again (both bridges are sometimes incorporated depending on available time). Open to riders capable of 18mph + for 1 hour. Lights are essential.

West, morning: Wednesdays & Fridays leaving 4:45am sharp from Fidelity Bank Parking Lot (opposite Cable Beach Police Station), West Bay St. This ride is a 20-mile loop. The route is varied. Open to riders capable of 18mph+ for 1hr. Lights are essential. Contact Shantell to confirm your attendance.

Afternoon, Tuesdays & Thursdays: Leaving 5:30pm sharp from Old Fort Shopping Center east of Solomon’s Fresh Market. This ride is 18-20 miles depending on whether you choose to do a second loop. Recommended for strong riders capable of 20mph+ for 1-1.5hrs. Intermediate Riders 18-22mph -see Spyda

Weekend rides: Saturdays leaving 6:00am Sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank (Starbuck’s) 30-40 miles headed West. In order to complete this ride it is recommended that you have done some recent cycling! Leaving P/I bridges optional at the end! The pace will range from 18–20+mph, 2.5 hour duration

Sundays leaving 6:00am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank (Starbuck’s) 40-50 miles headed East. This ride is not recommended if you have not cycled recently or first timers! P/I bridges optional at the end, The pace will range from 18–20+mph, 3-3.5 hour duration (cyclists are invited to join in anywhere along the route).

Upcoming events:

Youth Cycling Developmental Programme, each Saturday at The Tracks, contact Barron on 552-5128 for more information.

July 31 & August 1 Grand Bahama Road Cycling Championships, 25 mile TT & 75 mile road race, Freeport, Grand Bahama.

August 13 & 14 Viva! Bahamas Invitational T/T and Road Race, Nassau, Bahamas.

August 20 BASRA Marathon Swim, Grand Bahama.

September 11-18 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Cozumel, Mexico http://cozumel.triathlon.org/event/schedule.

September 24 Potcakeman main event triathlon, Nassau, Bahamas.

November 5 & 6 Conchman Triathlon 30th anniversary race & party, Grand Bahama.

Rotaract Club of East Nassau. - A professional development meeting, featuring Jeff Lloyd as speaker, will be held on Tuesday, August 2, at Lifestyles Bar & Lounge/Bacardi Bar (East & Bay Streets). Fellowship is at 6pm, with the meeting at 6:30pm. Mr. Lloyd will be speaking tabout the state of governance in The Bahamas.

Toastmasters Club 7178. - On July 5, 2016, The Healing Communicators-Toastmasters Club 7178 held its New Officer Ceremony at The Cancer Society, under the theme “The Pursuit of Excellence”.

The new executive board for 2016/2017, consists of Tristan Beneby (president), Crystal Glinton (vice-president education), Juliana Duncanson (vice-president membership), Jana Stubbs (vice-president public relations), Nadia Humes (executive secretary), Shafegah Duncanson (treasurer), Bridgette Strapp (sergeant-at-arms) and Mikia Cooper (immediate past president).

During the ceremony, guests enjoyed the performance of violinists Alyssa Pratt and Cameron Pratt. The keynote speaker was Pastor Mario Moxey and remarks were given by division I director Owen Hanna and Area 60 director Patricia Hamilton.