The Tribune

Cycling Club Bahamas. - The club would like to support the Kiwanis Club of Nassau on this Saturday’s ride (April 1st). We would like to meet at Harbour Bay at 5:15am and leave at 5:30am to congregate at Goodman’s Bay for a 6am start. We will start at Goodman’s Bay (6am) and complete our regular 40 mile ride and return to Goodman’s Bay to finish. The entry fee is $12. Please bring a completed form.

Weekend rides - Sundays leaving 6am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank (Starbuck’s) 40-50 miles headed east. P/I Bridges optional at the end. The pace will range from 17–20+mph, 3-3.5 hours.

Weekday rides, east - morning, Tuesday & Thursday leaving 5am sharp from Sea Grapes Shopping Centre, East Prince Charles Drive. This ride is a 17-mile loop to the Northbound Paradise Island Bridge and back again (both bridges are sometimes incorporated depending on available time). Open to riders capable of 18 mph + for 1 hour. Lights are essential.

Weekday rides, west - morning, Wednesdays & Fridays leaving 4:45am sharp from Fidelity Bank Parking Lot (opposite Cable Beach Police Station), West Bay St. This ride is a 20-mile loop. The route is varied. Open to riders capable of 18 mph + for 1 hr. Lights are essential. Contact Shantell 557-3635 to confirm your attendance.

Mid-day ride, weekdays - leaving 11am from Cable Beach Police Station (near Baha Mar). The ride distance varies (23 miles). The speed varies (10-15mph). Contact Dwight to confirm your attendance 426-6119.

Afternoon, Tuesdays & Thursdays, leaving 5:30pm sharp from Old Fort Shopping Center east of Solomon’s Fresh Market. Intermediate riders 17-22mph - see Spyda This ride is 18miles. Faster group leaves North Side Lyford Cay roundabout. Recommended for Strong Riders capable of 20mph+ for 1-1.5hrs. (23 miles) .

April 2nd - The Potcakeman Triathlon at Jaws Beach, 7am.

April 16 - NPCA Road Race/Individual Time Trial start/finish Baha Mar Blvd.

April 30 - NPCA Road Race start/finish Coral Harbour Shopping Centre 42 miles.

Rotary Bahamas. - A recent Rotary sponsored peace initiative in Bain and Grants Town has reaped rewards for two residents of the area, landing them scholarships to The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).

Lerenzo Charles and Yasmine Williams are presently in BTVI’s face care and makeup application I course, thanks to the Rotary Bahamas Road to Peace Committee in consultation with the Rotary Bahamas Scholarship Committee, led by Chairman Philip Cumming. The scholarships, which include tuition and supplies, are to help them launch their own small businesses in the area.

Yasmin expressed her elation over learning she was a recipient of the scholarship and how she intends to capitalise on the five-week program. “I knew I did not have the money to sign up for it, and it was a great opportunity at the time so I was excited. It will help me to get my certificate, and then open my business or work for myself until I can open the business and expand,” said Yasmin.

Lerenzo is also grateful, stating that the course is a stepping stone to his vision of entrepreneurship.

“I find a great liking in seeing others look clean and sharp and being able to make one’s appearance stand out from others. I want to take beautification to a whole new level!” he exclaimed.

BTVI president Dr Robert W Robertson also praised Rotary Bahamas, noting that he strongly believes education is one of the keys to improving one’s socio-economic conditions, thus putting a dent in the crime problem.

“We were pleased to have our team on the ground of the peace event. It was an excellent avenue to get the word out there that BTVI offers affordable excellence,” he said.