NASSAU, Bahamas — Five Bahamians received keys to their new homes yesterday in the newly unveiled Frank Rutherford Close, an Arawak Homes subdivision off Prince Charles Drive, The Tribune reported on Friday, January 20, in an article written by Letre Sweeting.
The subdivision is named after Bahamian three-time Olympian Frank Rutherford.
Housing and Transport Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis explained how this latest housing development in her constituency will help Bahamians.
“While the opening of this latest housing development, Frank Rutherford Close, will assist in reducing the (housing) deficit, there remains much more work to be done,” Mrs Coleby-Davis said. “I honour the historic achievements of Frank Rutherford — as a Bahamian hero, your place in our nation’s history is secure. And to all of you and to the new homeowners, I say to you, as the member of Parliament for Elizabeth, welcome to Elizabeth.”
Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Mario Bowleg, who was also present at the event, expressed his gratitude and thanks to Mr Rutherford and Arawak Homes Limited.
“Frank, the many disappointments you faced as an athlete are well documented. However, I assure you that we as a country are proud of your enormous spirit and unwavering commitment to the development and promotion of sports in The Bahamas,” Mr Bowleg said. “To Arawak Homes, I applaud you for taking the bold step in ensuring that the name Frank Rutherford lives on, by naming your newest subdivision Frank Rutherford Close in his honour. Who knows? The next Frank Rutherford may very well come from this same community.”
Sir Franklyn Wilson, chairman of Arawak Homes, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, added: “This high honour means future generations, God willing, may be future Olympians, will ask ‘mommy’ who was Frank Rutherford?’ And the answer given to that question, may inspire one child to do something beyond what they otherwise would have done.”
Mr Rutherford said yesterday’s event was the fulfilment of a vision former Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling had.
“This is what he (Sir Lynden Pindling) envisioned. I did my part. And I made sure in 1982, when I won the first Olympic medal, I told the world you may see The Bahamas as only sun, sand and sea, but we’re more than that,” Mr Rutherford said.
See compete article in The Tribune at http://www.tribune242.com/news/2023/jan/20/new-home-delight-bahamians-receive-keys/
