The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture said last night that information provided by Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Chairman Lynden Maycock during a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister yesterday that a little over $9 million has been spent to prepare for CARIFTA is incorrect.

Maycock reported that $ 3.5 million has been spent on operational costs, $2.5 million on capital works and a little over $3 million to resurface the new and old tracks ahead of the games next weekend.

He said the work was needed as Bahamas Games and World Relays will also be hosted at the national stadium.

But the ministry said, "There may be some confusion surrounding the expenditures associated with preparing for the upcoming CARIFTA Games, Bahamas Games, and World Relays, as well as the ongoing capital project for maintaining the national stadium for ongoing usage."

The ministry said the accurate figure is $839,000: New track resurfacing, $159,000 and old track resurfacing, $680,000.

"It is important to note that the resurfacing costs are separate from the ongoing capital project for maintaining the national stadium for ongoing usage," the ministry added.

"The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is committed to ensuring that the stadium remains in optimal condition for current and future events.

"We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and appreciate your understanding. We remain committed to transparency and accountability in our spending as we work toward ensuring the success of the CARIFTA tournament."

Dear Editor,

I'm writing regarding a recent visit back home to Mangrove Cay, Andros.

Due to illness and COVID-19, it had been three years since we had been home.

I must say, between the water and internet services, nothing has changed. What a nightmare.

Our home is on a hill. Can you imagine the drip of water we had the whole time?

I would start a load of wash early in the morning and about two hours later it may be finished. There was no way a shower was possible. It was a chore trying to catch enough water to bathe.

The internet is up and down like a yo-yo. We stuck it out but I can imagine just how patience can run out for everyone.

What a state of affairs. Our neighbors said, Oh, we are supposed to be getting new pipes. I seem to remember at least three other Water and Sewerage meetings held on Mangrove Cay.

People from North and Central Andros and Nassau came to promise new pipes. These promises are at least six years old. Just when will it come to reality?

The next issue: we spoke to four young people from Mangrove Cay who had come home to live and work.

Instead of people welcoming them home with open arms, they started picking them apart.

"Who does she/he think they are? Why did they get that job? Grumble. Grumble. Criticize."

Our young people go off to school and train to bring back knowledge to help build up home.

We have had professional people from Mangrove Cay in key positions with every entity government and private companies.

I always wondered why they don't come home. After talking with the people we met, it became so sad and uncomfortable.

They are run out of town, so to speak. Mangrove Cay needs its people to be welcomed home to build up the Island.

Are we scared? Are we jealous? Are we selfish? What is it?

Please stop sending your own people away. Welcome them home. Embrace the knowledge and experience they bring to contribute to Mangrove Cay.

Look at some other islands that are and have been growing. They have welcomed their young people back.

My husband and I are older now, but we look around and feel sad to see after 36 years where we come?

Please think about what we have observed. Try to change your mindset. Be kind. Be glad to see your family come home.

God bless The Bahamas and God bless Mangrove Cay.

— Elliott and Pat Greene

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A Memorial Service forAnthony Audley Thompson, Esq., age 82 of High Street, Skyline Lakes will be held on Thursday (TODAY), March 30th, 2023 at Rhodes Memorial Methodist Church, Montrose Avenue, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at Wesley Methodist Church MCCA, Malcolm Road, at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Theophilus N. Rolle assisted by other members of the gospel. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Church Cemetery, Shirley Street.

Anthony was preceded in death by, Parents: Audley and Rose Thompson; Siblings: Thomas Thompson and Freda Ingraham.

Left to cherish his memories are his, Wife: Ella Thompson; Daughters: Antonia Thompson-Carey and Dr. Krista Thompson; Son-in-Law: André Carey; Grand Children: Xavier and Gabriela Carey and Chaz Thompson; Sister: Anna "Lilly" Strachan; Brothers: Vincent and Laban Thompson; Sister-in-Law: Jacqueline Thompson; Brothers-in-Law: Samuel James Ingraham and Russell Strachan Sr.; Nephews: Anthony (Ambrosine) Ingraham and Michael (Theresa) Ingraham; Russell Jr. (Jean) and David Strachan and Troy Thompson; Nieces: Angela (Jonathan) Nairn, Tina (Cedric) McClellon, Patrice Strachan, Lisalette (Garlon) Rolle, Faye (Cade Sr.) Darling, Earnestine (Kingsley Sr.) Pinder, and Kayla Thompson; Grand-Nieces: Kerae (Janae), Anthony James; Anthony Audley (Tiffany), Antonia, Jaccara, Michael Jr. (Ambré) Ingraham, Angelique (Boysie) Dennis, Simone Miller, Kendra Minns, Michaela Wright, Candi, Crystal, Kimberly, Kevin and Cameron Hanna, Sidney McCllenon, Taneil and Taneika Gibson, Daveia, Davette, Shanice, Naudia, Shazette and Shazia Strachan, Crystal and Fayth Darling, Celeste (Carlton) Clarke, Hope Thompson and Kristin Pinder; Grand-Nephews: Justin Strachan, Cade Darling Jr., Kingsley Pinder Jr., Aaron Woodside, and Jayden Thurston; Cousins: The Family of the late Brad Thompson, The Family of the late Addie Thompson, The Family of the late Louise Sands, The Family of the late Eunice Pyfrom, The Family of the late Stanley Miller, The Family of the late Wilson Thompson, The Family of the late Prescola Stuart; Physician: Dr. Dean Tseretopoulos; The Church Family: Bishop Theophilus Rolle, Rev. Dr. Raymond Neilly, Rev. Emily Demeritte, Rev. Kelli Jolly, Pastor Colin Newton and Family, Rev. Cecil Newbold, Rev. Carl Campbell, Rev. Kenneth Huggins and Family, Sis. Betty Clarke, Dr. Nymphas Edwards and Family, Natasha Rolle, Judy and William Higgs, Margaret Moxey, Heritage of Redeeming Love Methodist Church Family, Rhodes Memorial Methodist Church Family, and The Methodist Church in the Caribbean and Americas Family; Relatives and Friends: Mrs. Rosamond Williams and Family, Mrs. Beverly Bain and Family, The Family of the late Charles & Annie Diggiss, Mr. & Mrs. Bill Lyons & Family, Mr. John McCartney (deceased) and Family, Dr. Kirk Culmer and Family, Mr. David Hudson and Family, Mr. Lindop McPhee and Family, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Demeritte and Family, Mrs. Theadora Ledee, Mrs. Susan Bowe and Family, Ms. Elizabeth Lim, Dr. & Mrs. P. McNeil, Mr. & Mrs. Antoine Bastian, Mr. & Mrs. Sterling Quant, Bishop & Mrs. Walter Hanchell, Mrs. Brenda Newton and Family, Mrs. Esther Hanna Culmer, Rev. & Mrs. Kenneth Huggins and Family, Mrs. Deborah Barry and Family, Mr. Osmond Stuart, The Family of the late Stanley Miller, Mrs. Jennifer Rahming, Mrs. Stephanie Harding and Family, Mrs. Roselin Neilly, Mrs. Isadora Bethel, Mrs. Annette Poitier and Family, Mrs. Dawne Bethel, Mr. Cleveland Hart, Dr. Derek Pinder, Dr. & Mrs. Danny Johnson, Dr. Victor Horsley, Ms. Margaret Moxey, Dr. Mortimer Moxey, Mr. Cyril (Toby) Bullard, Mrs. Angela Tynes and Family, The Skyline Heights Community, Mr. & Mrs. George Bethel and Family, Heritage of Redeeming Love Methodist Church Congregation, The Family of the Late Oscar & Sylvia Johnson, The Family of Catherine Carey, Ms. Daphne Roberts, Mr. & Mrs. Craig Clarke, Mrs. Jeslyn Wallace, Ms. Faye Dillette, Dwight Gibson and Family, His Excellency Cornelius A. Smith Governor-General of The Bahamas and Lady Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Carey, Mrs. Judy Munroe and Family, Ms. Karen Missick, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Carey, Mrs. Jean Mickens and Family, Mr. Alfred Forbes and Mr. & Mrs. Ruiz Munnings.

The Family apologizes for any omission of relatives and friends. Please bear with us as we go through this most difficult time.

May His Soul Rest In Peace!

Friends may pay their last respects at Bethel Brothers Morticians & Crematorium, Nassau Street on Friday, March 31st 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be NO viewing at the church.

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Geoffrey William Arthur Symmonett aged 73 of Scarlet Avenue, Vista Marina and formerly of Matthew Town, Inagua, died at his residence on Wednesday, March 29th, 2023.

He is survived by his Wife: Audrey C. Symmonett; Daughter: Kayette D'Albenas; Sons: Kenyon, Darion, and Jamaal Symmonett, and Vernon Dean (Stepson); Sisters: Yvonne and Veronica; Brothers: Don and Oris; 4 Grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.

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