Funeral Service for Kendia Stephanique Poitier, 12, of Glencoe and Yorkshore, Grand Bahama, and formerly of Alice Town, Bimini died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Wednesday 7th, December 2011 will be held at 11:00am on Saturday 31st December, 2011 at Gateway Outreach Ministries, Bailey Town, Bimini. Officiating will be Pastor Patrick Pierre, and Pastor Gilbert Rolle assisted by other ministers of the gospel. Interment will follow in Public Cemetery, Bailey Town, Bimini.

Left to cherish her memories is her parents: Evelyn Stubbs-Haughton, Kendal Poitier, Nicholas Haughton and Mark Cooper; 5 sisters: Latorria Stubbs, Journee Haughton, Kendra, Kenricka and Kendalyn Poitier; 10 brothers: Kendialo St ...

Euterpie Newbold, 94, of Cooper’s Terrace died at The Princess Margaret Hospital on December 22nd, 2011.

She is survived by 2 Sons: Carl and Johnathan Newbold. 2 Daughters: Agnes Barr and Lillian Newbold. 4 Adopted Daughters: Elaine Sands, Sylvia Thompson, Wilamae Kemp, Claudette Moncur- Barrett. And a host of other relatives and friends that will be mentioned at a later date.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Evergreen Mortuary on Mackey Street.

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. -- Romans 8:37-39.

The people of God have always had the comfort that God would protect them from their enemies. Scripture tells that the Aramean army, a huge and dominating military force, was encamped against the children of Israel.

One morning Elisha's servant rose early and went out from his tent. To his surprise, he saw a vast army with horses and chariots surrounding the city. In fright he turned to his master, Elisha, and asked, "Oh my lord, what shall we do?" With confidence, Elisha responded, "Don't be afraid ... those who are with us are more than those who are with them." -- 2 Kings 6:15-16.

As we approach another year, there are many who probably feel the way Elisha's servant felt when he noticed that his city was besieged. At this very moment, they are probably experiencing set-backs and disappointments. Consequently, they have fear.

There are some who are probably having their personal crisis - medical, financial, family, and/or job related. Such crises have a way of bearing you down and giving the impression of hopelessness.

We live in a world full of sin, pain and destruction. It gives us a sense of uncertainty. This is so not only for us here in Nassau, but to people all over the world. They too are experiencing the same dilemma we do.

We are all looking for hope. Like the Aramean army, Satan and his forces are moving against us.  They are ready to do battle. As they move in, they are confident of victory.

Unfortunately, on our own, we cannot stand against them. Therefore, it seems like all is lost. Be confident, I assure you, "those who are with you are much more than those who are with them." You have the Lord God on your side.

The answer to our hopelessness is found in the above text. It gives us an assurance to all of our fears. God is the answer to our fears and uncertainties. Yes friends, you might have your fears, but trust in God. He will go before and protect you.

Within a couple of days, 2012 will make its appearance. It will come whether we want it to or not. Some are eagerly waiting while others are reluctantly waiting. Notwithstanding our ambivalence, we cannot do a thing to stop or delay this new year.

During the year, some will experience setbacks along the way.  There are some who might not make it to the threshold or to the end of 2011. That is not a concern for those who are in Christ Jesus. Whether we live or die, God is with us.

The God of all hope will sustain you in the new year and throughout the course of your life. I pray that you live your life knowing that. God gives us His assurance in His word. I am confident that, "In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."  Amen.
 
oRev. Samuel M. Boodle, pastor at The Lutheran Church of Nassau, can be reached at P.O. Box N 4794, Nassau, Bahamas, or telephone: 323-4107; E-mail: lutheranchurch@coralwave.com; Website: www.Nassaulutheranchurch.org.

SuperClubs Breezes and Baha Mar have come to a preliminary agreement whereby a small but strategic parcel of land will be exchanged for the construction of a new sewerage plant.  The deal, expected to take full effect in June of next year, involves less than an acre of land currently owned by Breezes. The site is contained within the grounds of the upcoming Casino Hotel for Baha Mar. In exchange, the $2.6 billion mega project plans to demolish Breezes' current sewerage plant on that plot and construct a new facility elsewhere.

John Issa, the chairman of Breezes, called the deal a "fair swap". "We expect to have a new sewerage plant by June and Baha Mar will build it," he told Guardian Business. "It's part of the agreement and we are cooperating with the developing going ahead. Hopefully our operational costs will also be reducing through the building of a more modern and efficient plant."  Located on the fringe of Baha Mar property, Breezes is one of the project's largest and most intimate neighbors.

Vice President of Government and External Affairs at Baha Mar Robert Sands confirmed that they had entered into a preliminary agreement with the resort to facilitate the swap.  He told Guardian Business the price of the new plant is currently being costed, but provided assurances it will be both modern and environmentally sound.  "The existing sewerage plant was on that land was very close to the site for the Casino Hotel," he explained. "We had to remove their existing plant, and by coming to terms, that was the agreement that we would construct a new plant for Breezes."

Issa added that, in keeping with their cooperative relationship, Breezes is eagerly anticipating the opening of Baha Mar. He felt the properties on Cable Beach would be made "exciting", especially with the addition of a "shiny new casino".  Breezes, banking on a value-added inclusive business model, should remain sufficiently different from the various brands flying under the Baha Mar banner, he told Guardian Business. And by offering more options in the area, everyone should ultimately benefit as an overall tourism product.

Issa revealed that plans are still being considered for the addition of 200 more rooms for the Nassau resort. The structural drawings have been approved, but with Baha Mar it was decided to place it on hold.  Breezes is waiting until the giant project is completed before moving forward, partly to avoid yet another construction project in the area. Issa said he is also waiting to see how the Baha Mar project shapes up before pulling the trigger, not to mention measuring the state of the economy.

The 200-room expansion would take place on three tennis courts located right on the beach.
"Either way, without a doubt Baha Mar will help the industry," he said.
"You have to remember the facilities that were there before were not as exciting. The new development will create an excitement."