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In Pictures: Friends Hold Candlelight Vigil for Woman Who Overturned in Golf Cart

By Cherika Johnson
4 years ago
In So Moving

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Mourners gathered near the site where Eunique ‘Nickey’ Munroe, the young woman who lost her life last week Monday, overturned in a golf cart as she drove up a course.

She was found submerged in water and reported to have drowned in the canal at Baha Mar lastweek.

Eunique was 38 years old and an employee at Baha Mar’s Royal Blue Golf Club.

Friends remembered her as a “sweet and cheerful” individual who was “well loved.”

A memorial was set up to honor Eunique ‘Nickey’ Munroe.

Sister Juteria Munoe sobs as she pays tribute to her sister. She is consoled by their father.

Mourners lay flowers and candles near the site where she died.

Friends and family packed the lawn to view the site and remember Eunique ‘Nickey’ Munroe.

A friend and coworker recalls her last conversation with Eunique. The night before the tragic incident, the two celebrated and Eunique checked on her wellbeing upon their return to work that day. A few hours later, she was told that Eunique died.

Eunique’s nephew reads a poem in tribute to her.

In Pictures: Tribute to Sir Sidney Poitier at the Bridge

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Hollywood legend Sidney Poitier died nearly two weeks ago at the age of 94.

He was an American-Bahamian actor and director, being the first black man to win the best actor Oscar for the 1963 film Lilies of the Field.

Poitier, dedicated to his craft, is also remembered for his other works including In The Heat Of The Night and To Sir With Love.

He was also active in the civil rights movement.

The government of the Bahamas honored Poitier through pictures at a bridge named in his honor.