By BARBARA WALKIN
Senior FN Reporter
Thirty-one 'pearls' of East Grand Bahama will be honoured this weekend, during the East End Annual Fishing Tournament and celebrations beginning Thursday, November 5 to Sunday, November 8.
According to Doris Kemp, one of the organizers of the event the entire weekend, was designed to involve the entire family.
"So we want to encourage the entire Grand Bahama community to join us in the east to not only have fun, but to celebrate the elderly residents of our settlement."
She noted that the special honoree event will take place on Thursday evening. "That is the night when the activities for the weekend will begin."
Kemp said that during the special service, the oldest honoree, Pesserita Nesbitt, who is 95 years old will lead the remaining 'pearls' to the stage to be honoured.
Nesbitt, was born in Old Freetown on April 1, 1914. She was married to the late Charlie Laing and Rodrick 'Bookie' Nesbitt.
Kemp noted that activities will continue on Friday with a domino tournament at Hide-Away Restaurant and then on Saturday, participants will throw out their lines as early as 8:00 a.m. for the fishing competition.
"We are expecting a good number of anglers for the fishing event," she added, noting that the boats are scheduled to return from sea at 3:00 p.m.
"This will be a weekend of fun and celebration, so we are encouraging all the resident of East End, Freeport and as far as West End to join us."
