Dr. Bernard Nottage, minister responsible for elections, says he “inadvertently” claimed last week the January 2013 Gambling Referendum cost $5 million. In a statement yesterday, he revealed the actual cost was in fact $1,238,092.95. We get reaction to this retraction, and question how those very specific 95 cents were used.

We discuss the “the forgotten ones”- the stories, issues and newsmakers we (the media and the public) seem to have forgotten about. Listeners have their say on topics we need to continue to look into.

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Former president of the Bah. Pharmaceutical Assoc. Philip Gray talks about the group’s ongoing dispute with the Bahamas Pharmacy Council. We also discuss some of the concerns of the pharmaceutical industry, including counterfeit drugs, and the abuse and overuse of antibiotics.

Also, d’bi.young anitafrika is the talented woman behind “The Sankofa Trilogy” – three one-woman performances about three extraordinary female characters. The plays are part of the 5th anniversary of the ‘Shakespeare in Paradise’ Festival, October 4-12.

d’bi shares some of the experiences that have shaped her work as a dub-poet, monodramatist, actor, educator and playwright. Claudette “Cookie” Allens gives us details on “The Sankofa Trilogy” performances: Tuesday, October 8, and Thursday, October 10, at Hillside House on Cumberland St. at 8pm, and Friday, October 11, at Nirvana Beach on West Bay St. at 8pm. For more information, log on to shakespeareinparadise.org

Plus, we discuss what’s “In The News”, and we have our “Quote of the Week”.

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Hands for Hunger’s Annual ‘Paradise Plates’ is set for Saturday, September 28, at the Crown Ballroom, Atlantis. Tickets are still available for this “night of culinary compassion”, now in its 5th year, and described as a “unique event of gourmet food, wine, beer and cocktail tastings” and live entertainment.
Hands for Hunger’s Anna Bancroft tells us you can purchase tickets online at www.handsforhunger.org or Hands for Hunger at New Providence Community Centre, Blake Road, or Bahamas Vision Centre, Harbour Bay Shopping Centre.

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BEC Managers’ Union President Clinton Minnis gives his union’s position on the plan to split the electricity corporation into two entities, and discusses his concerns about BEC’s management structure, including Executive Chairman Leslie Miller’s most recent comments about corporation workers.
The Managers’ Union is also celebrating its 33rd anniversary of recognition as the senior staff union.

Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Eta Psi Omega Chapter of New Providence is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this week. Incoming chapter president Alana Ingraham, outgoing president Joyanne Archer, and member Anastarcia Huyler tell us about the organization, what it means to a member of this sorority, and the events to commemorate the anniversary – including an exhibition opening Thursday at Harry C. Moore Library, and a Ball this Saturday at Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort. For more information, check out Facebook.com/EtaPsiOmegaAKA

Police Staff Assoc. Chair, Insp. Dwight Smith and Director, Sgt. Jerry Josey speak about the role of the association, the govt.’s crime plan, and their concerns about the 12-hour shifts for police officers. We also discuss other issues impacting crime and the work of officers on the Police Force.

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