Despite the growing number of senior citizens in the country today, it appears neglect and financial, mental and physical abuse is as prevalent as ever. We discuss the challenges facing older people in today’s Bahamas with Rosemary Bain, Assistant Director of the Department of Social Services, and Charles Sawyer and Idena Burrows, National Council on Older Persons. October 1 is United Nations International Day of Older Persons, and a number of events are planned for The Bahamas.
If you know of a neglected or abused older person, contact Social Services’ National Hotline: 322-2763.

Also, with just days to go before the big day, six of the eight beautiful contestants in the 2013 Miss Universe Bahamas pageant join us to share their experiences: Taisha-Monet Smellie, Tavette Darville, Lexi Wilson, Chantel O’Brian, Crystal Glinton and Shanae Strachan. Miss Universe Bahamas Vice President of Media Relations Jerome Sawyer tells us the pageant is set for Sunday, September 8, for the Atlantis Resort. For more information, and to vote for your favourite delegate, log on to www.missuniversebahamas.org

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Overly heated discussions on the latest developments on the ongoing saga on allegations of abuse of Cubans at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.

Also, our wrap up and summary of our CONSTITUTION 101 series. What we’ve learned over the past few weeks, and recommendations on what we need to do about constitutional reform.

Plus our ‘Song of the Week’, “Wake Me Up” by Avicci featuring Aloe Blacc.
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Inspired by Prime Minister Perry Christie turning 70 last week, we discuss older people in the workplace – the benefits and drawbacks. “Influential Voice” Trainer, Coach and Nassau Guardian Columnist Kim Welcome, gives advice on creating more harmonious and balanced work environments, and making the most of the talents, abilities and experiences of older and younger workers.

Also, Businessman and Entrepreneur Graham Weatherford of bahamasyellowpages.com talks about the features and reach of his online directory.

“In the News”, the latest on the Cuban detainee and abuse allegations saga.

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Foreign Affairs & Immigration Minister Fred Mitchell says the FNM should apologize to the Bahamian people for claiming that Cubans were abused at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre. The PM last week said the mere implication is “bordering on gross stupidity”. But the FNM says it’s standing by these allegations, and calling for the govt. to immediately publicize all findings of its investigations into this incident.

Minister of Education, Science & Technology Jerome Fitzgerald talks about the new school year, and overall education goals in the short and long term. We get details on how the ministry plans to address students with special needs, which Fitzgerald estimates may represent at least 25 percent of the school population. He also discusses the need for more Bahamian math and science teachers.

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We get reaction to Thursday night’s National Security Crime Forum. We ask listeners if they believe anything will come from this event. One listener accuses us of being negative and pessimistic because we suggest the entire exercise was pointless, as we all know what and who the problems are, and what needs to be done to address the general impression that lawlessness rules the day.

What do you think?

Our CONSTITUTION 101 series wraps up with Maurice Tynes, Chief Clerk, House of Assembly, explaining what the constitution says about the “Powers and Procedure of Parliament.”

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