As the saying goes, "cleanliness is next to godliness". Just this past Saturday morning, dozens of scouts and cub scouts assembled at the South Beach Pool and beachfront location to conduct a general cleanup of the area. This effort came about as an idea using the Messengers of Peace initiative conducted worldwide by the World Organization of the Scout Movement, which encourages its members to engage in community initiatives. The South Beach recreational area was chosen unanimously by the local organization and leadership because of the proliferation of garbage dumping which has become an eyesore over the years.
Armed with gloves and large trash bags, scouters under the direction of Alexander Gibson, chief scout, and Joseph Pickering, assistant commissioner, combed the area for visible litter and disposed of it in a large bin. Under the supervision of executive leaders, the excited scouters expended nearly four hours of their time and energy in this notable cause.
During a subsequent interview with the media, the young scouters expressed their desire to see The Bahamas clean and safe.
This pool facility and picnic area, which is located in the deep southern edge of New Providence, has been home to thousands of beach goers and swimmers for many years and still remains an attractive and picturesque spot for visitors.
The well-kept pools and amenities, which are guarded by defense force officers, continue to be occupied by swim clubs.

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