The Tribune

A HOUSE partly furnished by Sandals Royal Bahamian was handed over to it’s owner by the Urban Renewal Commission and the Bain and Grants Town Urban Renewal Centre over the weekend.

Its owner, Stacey Ferguson, was forced to move out of her old, dilapidated home when it essentially became uninhabitable. Moving out of her home also forced her to greatly reduce her working days.

As she was handed the keys to her new house, general manager of Sandals Royal Bahamian, Patrick Drake, was on hand to welcome Ms Ferguson back to the Sandals family.

“I think the whole idea of Urban Renewal is crucial to getting neighbourhoods to understand the pride they should have in their communities,” said Mr Drake.

“Building this structure was a great community effort and we have to thank Inspector Anthony Bain for having the drive to do it.

“It comes down to people making a difference and where Sandals can play a part in bettering the lives of an individual, as responsible corporate citizens we take on that role with pride. And if someone has skills we can utilise, as long as there is availability, we will try to take them on.”

Sandals donated chairs, tables, mattresses, and some linen to the Ferguson family.

Insp Anthony Bain, officer-in-charge of the Bain and Grants Town Urban Renewal Centre, thanked Sandals for its help and said he looks forward to more partnerships in the future.