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Cynthia Wilson Recognized for 45 Years in Public Service

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Mrs Wilsons Retirement Party July 27 2017. 134512Bahamas, August 3, 2017 – Nassau – She began her career path as a Clerk in the Ministry of Works, climbed through the ranks and is now retiring as Financial Controller at Bahamas Information Services (BIS) after 45 years in the Bahamas Public Service.

Cynthia Bowe-Wilson was lauded as a “model officer” at a retirement luncheon, July 27, when family, colleagues, special friends and senior government officials gathered at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries Community Centre to recognize her.

“You have worked hard and now you will get your well-deserved reward,” said Eugenia Cartwright, Government Treasurer.

Mrs. Cartwright congratulated Mrs. Wilson and thanked her for many years of service to the Treasury and the Government and people of The Bahamas.

On behalf of the management and staff of BIS, Matt Maura, Senior Information Officer, described Mrs. Wilson as an absolute “giver”.  He said she would give her heart, her soul, her effort, her wisdom, her knowledge and her understanding. Furthermore, he said she is grace and beauty.  She personifies class.  She is faithful, beautiful, kind spirited and passionate.

Mrs Wilsons Retirement Party July 27 2017. 134533Mrs. Wilson, a descendant of Williams Town, Exuma, joined the Public Service in 1972 and has served at various Ministries and Departments including the Ministry of Housing and National Insurance, the Office of the Attorney General, the Department of Immigration, the Parliamentary Registration Department, and the Office of the Prime Minister.

In her remarks, Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe, Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Communications in the Office of the Prime Minister, said the Public Service of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas would not be able to carry out service delivery in so many forms, in so many diverse ways if it were not for persons such as Mrs. Cynthia Wilson.

“They are unsung heroes who make those at the top look good and in fact make governments look good. Such persons do not seek out the limelight but day after day, month after month, year in and year out they attend to their duties as diligently as possible.”

Mrs Wilsons Retirement Party July 27 2017. 134819On behalf of the Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis, the Minister of Finance, the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest and the Minister of the Public Service, the Hon. Brensil Rolle, she thanked Mrs. Wilson for 45 years of “unstinting” service to the nation.  She wished her the best for a healthy and contented retirement.

Congratulatory remarks were also given by Bishop Ross Davis, Pastor Trent Davis and Terrance Bastian, Auditor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.  Terez Nixon gave a tribute in song.

Mrs. Wilson was presented with a plaque from BIS and other gifts of appreciation.

Story by: Kathryn Campbell

Release: BIS

BIS Photos/Derek Smith

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Header: Cynthia Wilson and her son N’Kem Wilson at the entrance of her retirement luncheon, pausing before entering the luncheon gathering.

1st insert: Cynthia Wilson arrives at her Retirement Luncheon, July 27, at Golden Gates World Outreach Ministries Community Centre.

2nd insert: Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe, Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, chats with Cynthia Wilson, who retires from the Public Service after 45 years.

3rd insert: Cynthia Wilson (4th from left) Financial Controller at Bahamas Information Services, is shown with dignitaries at head table of a retirement luncheon given in her honor. Also shown from left, Mrs. Davis, Bishop Ross Davis, Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe, Parliamentary Secretary; Mrs. Wilson, Luther Smith, Director General, BIS; Chief Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson Pratt; and Eugenia Cartwright, Treasurer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Twist To Win Ends in a Grand Style with Four $5,000 Mall at Marathon Shopping Sprees  

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Twist To Win grand finale winners (l-r) Brian Bethel, Taraceta Neely, Ashia Demeritte and Merlin Adams posing along with their winnings from the shopping spree.

NASSAU, Bahamas — Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers and distributors of Coca-Cola and Dasani products concluded their 10 weeklong Twist To Win campaign with four $5,000 Mall at Marathon shopping sprees.

The campaign which was available throughout the entire Bahamas allowed consumers to enter by purchasing a 20oz bottle with a yellow cap from the following brands: Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola No Sugar, Sprite, Fanta Orange, or Fanta Grape. Each yellow-cap had a unique alpha numeric code underneath which they submitted to the Twist To Win WhatsApp number.

With each qualifying purchase, participants residing in The Bahamas were entered to win instant prizes and into a grand prize draw to win one of four $5,000 shopping sprees at the Mall at Marathon.

Participants also enjoyed exciting instant prizes such as: Airpods, JBL Speakers, premium Coca-Cola merchandise, $500 Visa gift cards and Amazon, Spotify and Apple Music digital gift cards.

Out of 76,000 plus submissions, Brian Bethel, Ashia Demeritte, Merlin Adams, and Taraceta Neely won the coveted Mall at Marathon shopping sprees at the following select stores, Kelly’s House & Home, The Sports Center, John Bull, Brass & Leather, and BTC.

Leading up to the grand finale shopping spree, Coca-Cola hosted a Trivia Showdown with the eight finalists to determine the four winners. Finalists were tested on their knowledge of World History, Pop Culture, Caribbean Bottling Company and Coca-Cola Facts!

After a few rousing rounds of trivia, the four winners were declared after each winning their spot in the shopping spree by answering their questions correctly and choosing the “Grand Prize” Coca-Cola labeled bottles at random.

The morning of the shopping spree Coca-Cola gave the winners exclusive access to the Mall at Marathon and its participating stores before their usual operating hours. Grand prize winners were greeted with wide smiles from Coca-Cola brand representatives and morning bites before the big event.

At the start of the thirty-minute clock the grand prize winners along with each of their Coca-Cola shopping assistants ran to the various stores collecting items in their arms and carts.

Merlin Adams, a husband and father of four was proud to have executed his game-plan at the end of the shopping spree. With toys, a new phone and materials for his home from Kelly’s, Adams felt accomplished in what he gathered.

Taraceta Neely, a winner from Eleuthera collected beautiful bags for herself and relatives from Brass and Leather and Brian Bethel bought matching athletic and outdoor wear from The Sports Center for his family.

The final winner Ashia Demeritte bought linens and household items in addition to a new phone from BTC right in time for Christmas.

Caribbean Bottling Company is proud to share the real magic of Coca-Cola with the grand prize winners and the may instant prize winners across the Twist To Win campaign. For more updates on new products, promotions, and events follow www.cbcbahamas.com.

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 The Coca-Cola Art Project Astonishes Art Lovers at The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival  

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NASSAU, Bahamas — Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers and distributors of Coca-Cola and Dasani products displayed their astonishing Coca-Cola Art Project (CCAP), during Baha Mar’s five-day Culinary & Arts Festival.                                                                                                                                                                              Earlier this year, Coca-Cola partnered with The University of The Bahamas’ Visual Art and Design Department for a culturally rich art competition. UB’s art students were challenged to create pieces surrounding the theme, Bahamian music.

As a result, 20 student works of art were made, with four students declared as winners at the CCAP exhibit opening in Baha Mar’s ECCHO: Art Gallery in August. To recreate the culturally stimulating magic felt at the exhibit’s premiere, the CCAP was featured at the FUZE Art Tent during The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival.

Nine incredible pieces of art lined the walls of the Coca-Cola Art Project, four of which included the winning pieces from Jhanaisia Cole, with ‘Gaulin Bride’; Alyssa Pinder, with ‘Shotgun Wedding’; Nelson Gray, with ‘Untitled’; and Jaela Bowe, with the piece ‘Whims of Obeah, a Folktail’.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Additionally, an intimate listening room was built. It displayed students’ artistic processes, UB Visual Art and Design representatives, and a recap of the exhibit opening for audiences.

Art enthusiasts also enjoyed premium limited-edition CCAP keepsakes at the booth. Journals which featured a collage of all 20 student submissions on the front and back cover, postcards with an art piece on the cover along with the student’s name, title, dimension and materials on the back and pens designed with the CCAP’s dynamic logo.

Throughout the art festival diverse groups of people visited the art tent taking in the displays while enjoying the artistic insights from the listening booth.

Community and culture are always at the forefront of Caribbean Bottling Community, and it was boldly showcased during The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival for the third consecutive year.

For more details on the Coca-Cola Art Project, events and new products visit www.cbcbahamas.com today!

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CWS Brings a Galore of Bubbles at Annual Jollification Festival  

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Caribbean Wines & Spirits team members smiling behind one of the company’s two bars at Jollification

NASSAU, Bahamas — Caribbean Wines & Spirits (CWS), The Bahamas’ premier wines and spirits distributor delighted Jollification attendees with bubbles from their Bottega and Bouvet Ladubay sparkling wines and Besserat de Bellefon champagne lines.

Located in the Monument Circle on The Retreat grounds, CWS transformed The Retreat Garden into a lush lounge with Besserat, Bouvet and their latest product addition, Bottega, during the two-day affair.

The festivities kicked off Friday during BNT Member’s Night. Guests enjoyed exclusive offerings from CWS’s catalogue, offered exclusively to members.  Complimentary mixes or glasses on the rocks included El Tequileno tequila, Hard Truth whiskey, House of Angostura rum, Cross Keys gin, Nemiroff vodka and a slew of wines such as Fonesca Bin, Bottega and Besserat.

Guests also savored the ‘Jolly Paloma’ cocktail, an instant favorite made with El Tequileno tequila, Schweppes Grapefruit and Domaine de Paris rose wine.  To end the night, guests were treated to branded limited-edition wine tumblers as keepsakes.

On Saturday and Sunday, Jollification attendees delighted in glasses or bottles of champagne and sparkling brut or rosé wines while taking in the comfort of the chic lounge.  In addition to purchasing bottles for onsite consumption, consumers were also able to purchase bottles as gifts whether for themselves or someone special.

The sophisticated “bubble lounge” lounge was decked with velvet couches, gold rimmed cocktail tables, blue and pink pillows, and a white floral branded backdrop created for capturing the perfect picture.

Caribbean Wines & Spirits, a historic partner of the Bahamas National Trust was pleased to support Jollification 2025 to kick off the festive season and share their expansive range of spirits.

To keep up to date with all CWS products and events, visit their website at www.cwsbahamas.com today.

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