NATIONAL NOTES

December 2000 Table of Contents

NATIONAL NOTES

Abaco Champions: Abacom United became soccer champions of The Bahamas on 22nd October when they beat Nassau champions Cavalier FC at Thomas A Robinson Stadium in Nassau by a score of 2-1. Eddie Petit scored for Abacom in the sixth minute and James Julmiste added a second in the 58th minute. From then on it was up to Abacom's vaunted defence to keep Cavalier at bay. Cavalier pulled one goal back but at the final whistle it was the boys from Marsh Harbour who had prevailed.

Abaco Man Wins Appeal: The Bahamas Court of Appeal changed the murder conviction of Stephen Edgecombe of Dundas Town to one of manslaughter on 23rd October. Edgecombe, now 23, will now serve a 15 year gaol sentence instead of receiving the death penalty. Edgecombe had been convicted of the 3rd August 1995 rape and murder of Yvonne Curry of Marsh Harbour. He was tried three times and the first two trials ended in hung juries.

Unconventional Convention: The Free National Movement convention took place at the Marriott Convention Centre, Nassau from 8th - 11th November and included many delegates from Abaco. One of the first items of business was the defeat of a proposal to establish the position of Leader Elect. Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham was confirmed in his position as leader of the party. During his keynote speech, however, the electricity supply to the hotel failed mysteriously. This led to the convention staying in session for an extra day to complete all business. It also led to the Bahamas Electricity Corporation issuing a $15,000 reward to find who it was tripped the switch.

Conventional Convention: During the week following the FNM convention it was the turn of the Progressive Liberal Party to hold their 43rd annual convention at the same location. A somewhat livelier occasion, it ended with leader Perry Christie proclaiming that the PLP would win the next election whether or not Prime Minister Ingraham ran. Ingraham, claimed Christie, was out of touch with the Bahamian people.

Shark Attack: Canadian Hans Larsen was attacked by a shark while snorkeling near Lyford Cay, New Providence, with his family. The shark, believed to ba a mako, bit both of Mr Larsen's legs at the same time causing deep lacerations. By the time he was treated at a Lyford Cay hospital, Mr Larsen had lost about 25% of his blood. He was quickly transferred to Doctor's Hospital, Nassau, where he is making a good recovery. Although the bites were deep there was no significant loss of tissue.

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