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BAHAMAS ANTI-DOPING COMMISSION
Quarterly Newsletter
CALDON WHYMS
April 2015 Issue
Vol. 4
CATERINA LEAM
Picture caption
Queen's College
Lyford Cay International
Amy Burrows
St. John's College
Message from
The Chairman of the Bahamas Anti-Doping
Commission
Firstly, I extend greetings to all of the anti-doping partners in The Bahamas, for the year
2015 and beyond. It is with great pride that I inform you in this our first 2015 newsletter,
that the anti-doping movement in the country has made tremendous strides.
The journey to where we are today with a nationwide obligation to spread the anti-doping
message, has been quite challenging. I shall be ever grateful to my colleagues in the Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission who collectively have risen to every task before us.
I commend also the dedicated members of the groups that
work directly under the BADC jurisdiction and contribute
mightily to the movement. I refer to the Therapeutic Exemption Committee, the Disciplinary Panel, the Appeals Tribunal
and the Doping Control Officers.
We have received endorsements from the World Anti-Doping
Agency (WADA), the United States Anti-Doping Agency
(USADA) and the Caribbean Region Anti-Doping Organization (CRADO).
We will not rest on our laurels though. The work before us is
consistent and we are proud of the great reputation The Bahamas has in adhering to the World Anti-Doping Code. We
pledge to continue working to the maximum to foster the culture of excellent compliance.
Dr. Jerome Lightbourne
Our hope for 2015 is that we can experience an expansion of our national program in the area of more direct links to sporting federations. We applaud those federations that have already signed on to work closely with us and we encourage others to do the same.
Our base of operation, atop the Betty Kelly-Kenning Swim Complex, is well fortified with
anti-doping information and we invite federation leaders to update themselves so that they
can become more comfortable in a partnership role with the BADC.
I close this first message of the year by expressing sincere appreciation on behalf of the
Commission, to the Government of The Bahamas for having confidence in us and affording
the amenities necessary for the job at hand.
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BAHAMAS ANTI-DOPING NATIONAL
ART AND ESSAY CONTEST 2014
The BADC, through this
Annual Contest, sought to
educate and inspire young
persons in the Bahamas
by stimulating them to exercise their creative processes in interpreting the
concept of Clean Sports in
a world where too many
athletes take performance
enhancing substances to
gain an unfair advantage
over their competitors.
Young Bahamian citizens
between the ages of 5 and
18 were invited to participate in Art, Photography
and Essay Competitions in
Elementary, Junior and
Senior Categories and submit their entries before
the deadline of November
28, 2014.
With full support from
both Ministries of Education and Sports, the Contest was advertised via Radio, TV and Newspapers in
New Providence and
Grand Bahama.
Mexico and Switzerland at
the Lyford Cay InternationEntries were received
al School who were not elfrom students repreigible to enter the contest
senting thirteen schools in but encouraged by the
New Providence (9),
teachers to participate for
Grand Bahama (3) and
the experience.
Abaco (1). In New Providence, 23 entries were re- The BADC congratulates
ceived from 9 schools, 35 the students and teachers
entries from 3 schools in from the following schools
Grand Bahama and 1 from for their participation in
a school in Abaco.
the first National Art and
Essay Contest. From New
Ceremonies were held in Providence – Yellow Elder
Nassau at the National Art Primary, Bambini of NasGallery of the Bahamas
sau, Temple Christian High
and at the St. George’s
School, Nassau Christian
High School Gym in Free- Schools, Lyford Cay Interport, Grand Bahama for
national School, Kingsway
the nineteen contest win- Academy, St. Anne’s
ners. Teachers, students, School, St. John’s College
family and friends were on and Queen’s College.
hand to support and offer From Grand Bahama – St.
congratulations. Floating Georges High School, Sunand Individual Trophies as land Baptist Academy and
well as other gifts were
Mary Star Catholic School.
presented to the winners. From Abaco – St. Francis
A special recognition was de Sales Primary School.
given to international students from USA, Canada,
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BAHAMAS ANTI-DOPING NATIONAL
ART AND ESSAY CONTEST
2014 WINNERS
Winner
Category Place School
Location
Caldon Whyms
Art-Elem.
1st
Queen’s College
New Providence
Leander Newton
Art-Elem.
2nd
Sunland Baptist Academy
Grand Bahama
Amy Burrows
Art-Junior
1st
St. John’s College
New Providence
Jaynell Rahming
Art-Junior
2nd
St. John’s College
New Providence
Alyssa Turnquest
Art-Junior
3rd
Mary Star Catholic
Grand Bahama
Thaddia Simms
Art-Senior
1st
St. Georges High School
Grand Bahama
Aaron Minnis
Art-Senior
2nd
St. Georges High School
Grand Bahama
Joshua Burrows
Art-Senior
3rd
St. Georges High School
Grand Bahama
Franklyn Deveaux
Art-Senior
HM
St. Georges High School
Grand Bahama
Caterina Leam
Photo-Elem.
1st
Lyford Cay International
New Providence
Brad Cooper Jr.
Essay-Elem.
1st
St. Francis de Sales Primary
Abaco
Michael Massey
Essay-Elem.
2nd
Lyford Cay International
New Providence
Sierra Blair
Essay-Elem.
3rd
Kingsway Academy
New Providence
Bernique Pople
Essay-Junior
1st
St. Anne’s School
New Providence
Angel Knowles
Essay-Junior
2nd
Temple Christian High School New Providence
Kristaleah Hall
Essay-Junior
3rd
Sunland Baptist Academy
Grand Bahama
Ari Brathwaite
Essay-Senior
1st
Queen’s College
New Providence
Lauryn Daxon
Essay-Senior
2nd
Queen’s College
New Providence
Latario Smith
Essay-Senior
3rd
Temple Christian High School New Providence
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BAHAMAS ANTI-DOPING COMMISSION NATIONAL ART AND ESSAY CONTEST
AWARD CEREMONIES PHOTOS
SENIOR ART WINNER
Thaddia Sims
St. Georges High School
Caldon Whyms
Elementary Art Winner
Queens College
Caterina Leam
Elementary Photo Winner
Lyford Cay International
Brad Cooper Jr.
Elementary Essay Winner
St. Francis De Sales School
Bernique Pople
Junior Essay Winner
St. Anne’s School
Amy Burrows
Junior Art 1st Place Winner
St. Johns College
Ari Brathwaite
Senior Essay Winner
Queens College
His sister received the award from
Presenting the award
Roscow Davies
Ms. Mona Michel
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GB Anti-Doping Connection
WEST END’S Youth mentor James “Goon” Culmer, left, accepts a BADC bag of anti-doping
information from BADC Member Responsible for Public Relations Fred Sturrup.
The Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission (BADC)
developed a stronger connection to Grand Bahama in 2014. Already with a significant portion
of the Doping Control Officers hailing from the
Second City, in 2014 the BADC was able to successfully reach out into the youth sector of the
island with encouraging results.
Ambassador to encourage anti-doping education
in the youth sector, to maximize the peer-to-peer
approach as an advantage to influence the
young and to be an example in avoiding the consequences of doping.
James “Goon” Culmer, the legendary basketball
player out of West End, Grand Bahama, mentors a youth program in that community. He has
agreed to be the catalyst for passing on antidoping information to West End youngsters in
his program.
Subsequently, the BADC brought on board
Freeport’s Nevar Smith as the organization’s
Youth Ambassador. Smith one of the upstanding
young professionals in Grand Bahama has a
strong background in youth development.
NEVAR SMITH
His appeal to the young voters in Freeport was
Youth Ambassador
significant to his Local Government election. As
a Local Government official, he is well posiThe Youth Ambassador arm is a requirement of
tioned to interact with the young athletes of
the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for naFreeport and the wider Brand Bahama Island.
tional bodies.
The expectation of the BADC is for the Youth
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The Betty Kelly-Kenning Swimming Centre
P. O. Box SPO – 63814
Nassau, Bahamas
BAHAMAS ANTI-DOPING COMMISSION MEMBERS
DR. JEROME LIGHTBOURNE:
CHAIRMAN WITH OVERSIGHT FOR ALL MATTERS RELATING TO THE COMMISSION. RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STRATEGY OF BADC AND AN EX-OFFICIO
MEMBER OF ALL COMMITTEES. THE OFFICIAL LIAISON TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE BAHAMAS AS CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION.
DR. JULIAN STEWART:
MEMBER AND RECORDING SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION.
MR. FRED STURRUP:
MEMBER WITH OVERSIGHT FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS & MEDIA.
MR. DAVID MORLEY:
MEMBER AND THE COMMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE TO WADA AND RADO.
MR. ROSCOW DAVIES:
MEMBER WITH OVERSIGHT FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
DR. LOCKSLEY MUNROE:
MEMBER WITH OVERSIGHT FOR DCOs AND TESTING.
MRS. INDIRA DEMERITTE-FRANCIS:
MEMBER WITH OVERSIGHT FOR LEGAL MATTERS.
MR. TIMOTHY MUNNINGS:
DIRECTOR OF SPORTS AND MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION. THE MINISTRY OF SPORTS’
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COMMISSION. WORKS WITH THE CHAIRMAN REGARDING MATTERS RELATING TO THE MINISTER AND THE MINISTRY OF SPORTS.
MRS. PAULINE DAVIS-THOMPSON:
MEMBER WITH OVERSIGHT FOR THE ATHLETE’S COMMITTEE, WHICH REPRESENTS THE
VIEWS AND RIGHTS OF THE ATHLETE, WHILE PROVIDING INSIGHT AND OVERSIGHT TO THE
ATHLETES’ ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS IT RELATES TO ANTI-DOPING. THIS IS DESIGNED TO HELP BADC UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES VULNERABLE ATHLETES FACE AND
HOW BADC CAN BEST LEAD IN DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO DETECT, DETER AND PREVENT
DOPING IN SPORTS. THIS IS A FORM OF MENTORING FOR ATHLETES.
DR. PATRICK ROBERTS:
MEMBER WITH OVERSIGHT FOR HEALTH, MEDICAL AND RESEARCH. THIS INVOLVES THE
MONITORING OF SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENTS AIMED AT SAFE-GUARDING DOPING FREE
SPORTS PRACTICES. THIS ALSO INVOLVES WORKING WITH THE CHAIRMAN RELATIVE TO
THE PROVISION OF OVERSIGHT TO EXPERT GROUPS, PARTICULARLY IN RELATION TO THE
PROHIBITED LIST, THERAPEUTIC USE EXEMPTIONS, GENE DOPING AND THE SELECTION
PROCESS OF BADC OR WADA FUNDED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS.
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BADC Board, Committees
Interact for Code update
Cognizant of the need to have all Bahamas Anti
Doping Commission (BADC) partners on the
same page regarding the new Code, a mini
workshop was held last November.
the following committees: Therapeutic Use Exemption Committee; the Disciplinary Panel; the
Appeals
Tribunal; and Doping Control Officers.
The forum was a mandate of the BADC accord- BADC Office Manager Mona Michel who coordiing to Chairman Dr. Jerome Lightbourne. He
nated the event, said:
emphasized the importance of there being a
“The focus of the workshop was to update evethorough understanding of the adjustments to
ryone about the major changes to the Code,
the Code as respective committees carry out
that went into effect on January 1, 2015, as
their duties.
well as to educate all persons about the differ“We in the Commission must ensure that all
ent processes involved with an Anti-Doping viowho are a part of the anti-doping process in the lation.”
country are prepared to function via the stipulations of the Code. We thought a mini workshop- Twenty-one invitees were in attendance and
served the purpose best,” said Dr. Lightbourne. the three and a half –hour session was active
and enlightening.
Represented at the workshop were members of
BADC WORKSHOP—The mini workshop pictured in session.
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