Our CONSTITUTIONAL 101 series examines discrimination allowed by our constitution. Attorney Peter Maynard discusses the provisions that specifically prevent Bahamians from being allowed to gamble in casinos or conduct lotteries. We also look at provisions allowing the government to seize properties in the interest of “defence, public safety, public order, public morality, public health, town and country planning”, among others. These are all covered under Chapter III of the constitution: Protection of Fundamental Rights & Freedoms.

“Festival of the Bahama Islands” is set for Saturday, June 29, at Botanical Gardens beginning at 10am. Guests Angelique McKay, Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture, Anne Marie Romer, Commonwealth Brewer, and Antonio Saunders and Trulon Stuart with the Commandoes Junkanoo Group, tell us about the musical performances, demonstrations and food that will be available.

Plus “In The News”, we get reaction to BEC Chairman Leslie Miller’s threat to cut power to hotels owing millions to the corporation. We also discuss former Anglican Archbishop Drexel Gomez’s concerns on the impact of court action against the Anglican Central Education Authority by parents suing about the cancelled graduation ceremony and prom for the St. John’s Class of 2013.

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We discuss the Deputy Prime Minister’s “none of us are safe” from crime comment, following the shooting of one of his aides. We also discuss the suspect handcuffed in the back of a police car, who managed to drive off in that same police car!
And we ask listeners which they would prefer- the government having majority control of BTC or competition in the cellular and mobile telecom sector.

Also, the Royal Bahamas Police Force Annual Summer Youth Program launches on July 1. Youngsters in New Providence and the Family Islands between ages 8 and 17 can take part. Inspector Chrislyn Skippings and WPC Makelle Pinder tell us the number of people taking part each year continues to grow, with more than 4,000 participants anticipated this year. Parents/guardians can sign their youngsters up at their nearest police station.

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With so many students graduating high school not knowing what they will do next, Dr. Jill Farrell, Associate Dean at Barry University, talks about what parents can do to steer their children toward career paths for the future, including encouraging internships and volunteerism – before and immediately after graduation.
We also discuss what parents can do during summer breaks to ensure students don’t forget everything they learned during the school year.

Also, Arawak Homes is launching “Premier Estates”, which it says represents “a novel housing solution”. Marketing representative Chakita Archer tells us about the special premium features of the homes in the new subdivision. The official launch and open house is set for 10am to 2pm, Saturday, June 29, at Premier Estates, off Faith Avenue. For directions and more information, log on to www.arawakhomes.com

“In The News”, we discuss the “amazing” comments made by some politicians this week. And we get reaction to the government’s proposed National Training Agency.

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Our Bahamian “dialect” is actually considered “Bahamian Creole English” by linguists. We have an eye-opening discussion on language with Dr. Chanti Seymour, Assistant Professor in the School of English Studies at College of The Bahamas, along with Guardian Radio Host Stephen Hanna, a former English Major, Deandra Dorsette, English Education Major, and Elaine Fenelus, English Major with a Minor in Linguistics.

Also, “In The News”, we discuss the shooting of the Deputy Prime Minister’s Aide, the giant fire at a New Providence auto body shop that sent smoke billowing over the island, and the Prime Minister’s decision not to appear before the Constitutional Commission.

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Consumers are being warned about flood-damaged vehicles. Following the record-breaking rainfall and widespread flooding in New Providence last month, Dwaine Scavella, Bahamas Auto Repairs Association (BARA), warns potential car buyers that it may not be easy to tell whether a vehicle has had flood damage. He also warns vehicle importers that many parts of the US and Canada have seen flooding this year as well, and those flood-damaged vehicles could be waking their way to this country. Scavella says BARA is creating a database of flood-damaged vehicles for insurance companies. He also talks about the need for a national vehicle title registry. For more information, log on to www.barasite.org or visit them on Facebook.

“In The News”, we finally hear a reason why the government may want controlling interest in BTC. Franklyn Wilson, head of the government’s negotiating team, says it’s all about reclaiming the “infrastructure” of the nation’s telecommunications sector. Wilson maintains the BTC sale was a “horrendous” deal for the country.

Plus, we have our “Quote of the Week”.

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