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House numbering exercise completed

Following the house numbering exercise recently completed by the Ministry of Public Works, the Directors have determined that the following addressing convention will be adopted:

[SANDYPORT HOUSE NUMBER] [STREET NAME], HOME [GOVERNMENT ASSIGNED NUMBER]

For example assume 299 Sandyport Drive is assigned a government number of 301, the address will read as follows:

299 SANDYPORT DRIVE, HOME 301

We recognise there may be some reluctance to include the Ministry assigned number, however our legal advisors have referred us to the following excerpt from the the Public Works Act:

5. (1) It shall be lawful for the Minister, subject to any rules in that behalf, to assign a number to any house or building jutting on or adjacent to any road and to cause such number to be fixed at the public expense in a conspicuous place on the outer side of such house or building or at the entrance to the enclosure thereof.

(2) It shall be the duty of the owner or occupier of such house or building to protect such number and the expense of replacing and refixing the same in the event of its being destroyed, defaced, lost or concealed shall be paid by the owner or occupier and be recoverable from him summarily save where some other person is convicted under the provisions of subsection (3) of this section in respect of that number.

(3) Any person who destroys, pulls down, defaces or conceals any number placed on a house or building under the provisions of this section shall on summary conviction be liable to a penalty of forty dollars and, in addition, shall be ordered to pay the expenses of replacing and refixing the same.

The Association will suffix the home number to it’s records upon receipt of the final address list from the Ministry.

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Road safety

Reflectors

To improve safety on our roads during the hours of darkness, we are  installing reflectors along Sandyport Drive. In areas where the width of the road is 18′ or greater, the reflectors are installed along the center between the perimeter of the road and the walking lane. In narrower sections, the reflectors are installed along the center of the road.

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House numbering exercise

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The following message is an extract from an earlier release issued by the Government of The Bahamas and is pertinent to the house numbering exercise presently taking place in Sandyport:

The General Public is reminded that the House Numbering Exercise in New Providence continues and the Ministry is therefore seeking their support and cooperation to allow access to their properties for the installation of the assigned number on their buildings.

Ministry of Public Works and Transport employees assigned this task will be properly identified and due care will be taken not to damage the owners’ property. Each person installing the numbers on buildings will have an identification card that clearly indicates that they are a part of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’s house numbering team.

The historic exercise of correctly numbering the houses along with the street naming project, when completed, would make it easier to locate streets, businesses and houses throughout the island of New Providence.

We have provided written approval to the Ministry to grant access to duly authorized persons who may produce a copy of the letter upon request.

We have been asked how this affects addresses of the properties on title documents and it is our understanding that these will remain unaffected. Upon completion of the exercise the Association expects to be furnished with the Ministry assigned numbers which we will add to our records. Whether these numbers become the adopted standard will be a matter for the Board to review in due course.

Copy of the Public Announcement

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Car and boat registrations for 2016

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2016 auto identification decals are now available for collection from Security Services located at the Sandyport main entrance.

Mandatory boat permits

Under the policy for watercraft moored in Sandyport, all existing permits will expire at midnight on December 31, 2015. Please complete the application form and submit to Security Services together with current documentation. Vessels without or within invalid permits will be denied access to the waterways. Full details and the application form are available here.

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Holiday business hours 2015-2016

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The Holiday season is here again and it is during this time of year that criminal activity tends to increase. However we wish to assure you that we will continue to do our part to ensure the safety of residents and their property. There are a number of safety precautions the Security Department would like everyone to bear in mind during this season.

  • Call Security Services on 327-6943 to report anything that appears suspicious.
  • Monitor children and always be aware of their activities. Our Security personnel have had cause to deal with resident children damaging Association property, their time could be better utilized.
  • Be aware of your surroundings. When traveling home at night, be vigilant to ensure that you are not being followed. If you suspect that you are being followed, please  stop at the security gate. This is particularly important for residents who may normally utilize the automatic entry system – do not use it under these circumstances.
  • Drivers of vehicles with dark tinted glass should open their windows when stopping at the Security gate so that personnel can check that the occupants are not under duress.  When there are guests following you home, please give Security Services their names. Also, inform your guest to stop at the Security gate and not to enter directly after you.
  • Provide Security Services with guest lists for any upcoming functions in order to prevent delays or inconveniencing them.
  • Notify Security Services if your property is going to be vacant over the holidays, you may send instructions at our Going away service.

In conclusion, please be reminded that workers’ identification badges and vehicle decals expire at the end of December.

Business hours during the Holiday season:

Dec 24th – 8am – noon
Dec 25th – 28th – closed
Dec 29th & 30th – 8am – 4pm
Dec 31st – 8am – noon
Jan 1st – closed

Business resumes as normal on January 4th, 2016. In the event of emergencies outside of business hours, please contact 327-6943.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all residents Happy Holidays and all the best for the New Year.

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Community updates for October 2015

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We are nearing the year end and would like to provide you with an update. Our Security Services remain committed to the preservation of property and life. With high crime rates prevailing, we continue to add resources and procedures to keep our community safe.

Earlier this year there were several breaches along the eastern perimeter fence. We prioritized the construction of a wall to replace the fence and we expect it to be complete this month. During the construction phase we added security personnel to provide 24 hour protection at the site.

Access control is key to our success and residents can assist us by doing the following:

  • All workers must bear a Sandyport issued ID badge. Occasional workers may collect a day pass from the service gate if approved by the resident. The day pass requires a $1 deposit which we refund on return of the pass. Annual passes cost $10 or $1 per month for partial years. They are available subject to resident’s approval at Security Services near the main entrance.
  • Motor vehicles need a Sandyport decal which is free of charge and also available from Security Services. The vehicle decals expire at the end of each year. Automatic entry decals are available for a $50 + VAT fee.
  • Watercraft owners should register their vessels, Security Services issue annual passes to qualifying persons. Vessels without a pass will not clear access control. Remember to renew registrations at the end of the year. We implemented these controls following a spate of thefts in 2014. Since then we have foiled several theft attempts, so it’s worth the effort.

On the subject of marine life, a manatee frequents the Sandyport waterways. It often visits when the tide is high and leaves with the low tide. Manatees are gentle and endangered sea creatures. If you encounter the manatee, there is no need to fear it.

Social Events

When expecting a guest, please call ahead to notify Security Services. Guests will be refused entry without proper approval from the resident. Calling ahead makes the experience better for the guest. We have turned guests away because we were unable to contact the resident for access approval.

Halloween festivities will take place later this month and it’s usually a major event here in Sandyport. Extra officers will be on hand to assist and ensure the festivities go without incident. Follow these guidelines to help us to keep the community safe and orderly:

  • Provide a list of invited guests to Security Services.
  • Ask guests to state the name and address of their host, we will turn away uninvited guests.
  • Non-resident participants in the festivities should vacate the property by 10pm.

Save the date

Our second annual social event will take place on November 20, 2015 at Roberts Isle recreation area. Please put this in your diary, it was a huge success last year. Formal invitations will be despatched later this month.

Finally, be safe and remember to call 327 6943 if you see any suspicious conduct.

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Holiday business hours 2014-2015

Sandyport 2014 Holiday

The Holiday season is here again and it is during this time of year that criminal activity tends to increase. However we wish to assure you that we will continue to do our part to ensure the safety of residents and their property. There are a number of safety precautions the Security Department would like everyone to bear in mind during this season.

  • Call Security Services on 327-6943 to report anything that appears suspicious.
  • Monitor children and always be aware of their activities. Our Security personnel have had cause to deal with resident children damaging Association property, their time could be better utilized.
  • Be aware of your surroundings. When traveling home at night, be vigilant to ensure that you are not being followed. If you suspect that you are being followed, please  stop at the security gate. This is particularly important for residents who may normally utilize the automatic entry system – do not use it under these circumstances.
  • Drivers of vehicles with dark tinted glass should open their windows when stopping at the Security gate so that personnel can check that the occupants are not under duress.  When there are guests following you home, please give Security Services their names. Also, inform your guest to stop at the Security gate and not to enter directly after you.
  • Provide Security Services with guest lists for any upcoming functions in order to prevent delays or inconveniencing them.
  • Notify Security Services if your property is going to be vacant over the holidays, you may send instructions at our Going away service.

In conclusion, please be reminded that workers’ identification badges and vehicle decals expire at the end of December.

Business hours during the Holiday season:

Dec 24th – 8am – noon
Dec 25th – 26th – closed
Dec 29th & 30th – 8am – 4pm
Dec 31st – 8am – noon
Jan 1st – closed

Business resumes as normal on January 2nd, 2015. In the event of emergencies outside of business hours, please contact 327-6943.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all residents Happy Holidays and all the best for the New Year.

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Car and boat registrations

Car Decal

2015 car decals will be available for collection after December 15, 2014 from Security Services.

Under the policy for watercraft moored in Sandyport, all existing permits will expire at midnight on December 31, 2014. Please complete the application form and submit to Security Services together with current documentation.

Security Services are at the main entrance. Full details and the application form are available here.

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Worker ID passes require proof of right to work

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All workers (including housekeepers, gardeners, handymen etc.) are required to obtain a pass and enter the property via the service entrance. Occasional workers may obtain a day pass at the entrance subject to paying a $1 deposit (refunded on exit) and clearing security in the usual manner.

Contractors and regular workers, including those that are employed by contractors, are required to purchase an annual pass at a cost of $10 per annum (or $1 per month or part thereof if purchased during the year).

To qualify for a pass the applicant should obtain authorization from the property owner. In the event that the applicant is employed by a third party authorized by the owner, such as a contractor, that third party should make the application on behalf of its’ personnel.

Applicants must demonstrate they have the right to work in The Bahamas by producing a passport and, in the case of non-Bahamians, a valid permit with no work restrictions.

The annual passes expire on December 31 at midnight. Call 327 6943 for further information.

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Trick or treat activities during Halloween

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Please download and print the trick or treat sign (available here) and attach it to your front door if you wish to take part in the trick or treat activities. If you have children that are trick or treating then please let them know that the approved hours are from 5:00pm – 9:30pm and that they should only call on homes bearing the sign.

Trick or treating should stop at 9:30pm and non-residents should vacate the common property by 10:00pm.

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