Bahamas News
RBDF Vessel & Crew Heads to Dominica
#Bahamas, October 26, 2017 – Nassau – Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames said, on October 20, 2017, at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Coral Harbour Base, that, being a part of the international community, The Bahamas is living up to its obligation to help neighbours in time of need.
“We are extending the same help we received from them when Hurricanes Joaquin and Matthew devastated our islands,” Minister Dames said, during the Official Ceremony for the Commencement of Voyage of HMBS Lawrence Major to Dominica to Assist with Disaster Relief and Recovery Efforts.
“This in no way diminishes our primary responsibility to the people of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas especially those in our southern islands who suffered during Hurricane Irma,” he noted. “Our teams continue to work with residents throughout the Bahamas who would have experienced damages and loss due to Hurricane Irma.”
Among those present for the Official Ceremony were Permanent Secretary Carl Smith, RBDF Commodore Tellis Bethel; Director of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Captain Stephen Russell, Executive Command Team Members; Commanding Officer of HMBS Lawrence Major, Lieutenant Commander Milton Munroe, the Coxswain aboard HMBS Lawrence Major Chief Petty Officer John Gardiner, Officers and Marines of the Defence Force Disaster Relief and Recovery contingent, Other Officers, Warrant Officers and Marines.
Minister Dames related that, in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, several of the island-nations of the eastern Caribbean were left completely devastated. Airports, harbours, homes, medical facilities, businesses and much more were destroyed – he pointed out – lives were lost and thousands were left without food, water and much of the basic necessities of life.
“After touring the island-nation of the Commonwealth of Dominica, our Prime Minister and his entourage got a first-hand look at the devastation experienced by the citizens of that island-nation and their immediate need for restoration to normalcy,” he said.
Minister Dames said the Bahamas Government is grateful to be in a position to offer a helping hand to the neighbours in the region.
“The Government of The Bahamas has, therefore, agreed to provide support to Dominica by welcoming a number of school children to further their studies in The Bahamas while the schools in Dominica are being repaired,” Minister Dames said. “The Government also decided to assist our Dominican brothers and sisters with a contingent of Officers and Marines from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and a team of five medical doctors to assist with disaster relief and recovery efforts on that Island.”
“The Honourable Prime Minister and The Bahamas Government is therefore pleased with the response of Commodore Tellis Bethel and his command team response in making ready the Defence Force’s Containerized Mobile Unit, which will be transported aboard HMBS Lawrence Major,” he added.
Minister Dames said that, in addition to HMBS Lawrence Major’s 20-member ship’s company, a 12-man technical team, along with two additional cooks and two additional medics would accompany the vessel to operate the Containerized Unit and to provide basic technical support on the Island of Dominica.
“In response to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Agency’s (CDEMA) request for regional firefighters to contribute toward a team of 20 firefighters to assist with the management of wildfires in Dominica, four firefighters from the Police Force Fire Services will also be transported to Dominica aboard HMBS Lawrence Major,” Minister Dames said.
The custom-built Containerized Mobile Unit would also provide living accommodations for the Bahamas Disaster Relief and Recovery contingent, as well as up to 1,000 cooked meals per day, and thousands of gallons of water for persons in need, Minister Dames noted. The technical team will also provide basic maintenance support in the areas of carpentry, electrical and mechanical repairs, he said.
“HMBS Lawrence Major will also transport 24 pallets of goods and supplies donated to Dominica by The Bahamas Red Cross Society, The Girl Guide Association, and the Bahamas-Dominica Association coordinated by Mrs. Eleanor Phillips,” Minister Dames stated. “The supplies were received by The National Emergency Management Agency.”
During the one-month mission, Minister Dames said, HMBS Lawrence Major will make a port of call in Kingston, Jamaica where she will embark two additional container units of supplies, as well as several firefighters to be transported to Dominica.
HMBS Lawrence Major was scheduled to arrive in Jamaica Monday, October 23, and depart the following day.
“She is scheduled to arrive in Dominica by Saturday, 28th October,” Minister Dames said. “In Dominica, the team will collaborate with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Agency as they engage in relief and recovery operations for approximately two-weeks before returning to The Bahamas by the end of next month.”
“The Government of The Bahamas commends the Commanding Officer of HMBS Lawrence Major, Lieutenant Commander Milton Munroe, his ship’s company, the operators of the Mobile Container Unit headed by Petty Officer Rudolph Wilson, the Defence Force’s Technical Team, the Defence Force’s Medical Team and cooks for the invaluable role they will play in helping the people in Dominica return to normalcy,” Minister Dames added.
The Government of The Bahamas also commended Acting Commissioner of Police, Mr. Anthony Ferguson and the Director of the Police Fire Services, Chief Superintendent Walter Evans, for making available four firefighters to assist with recovery efforts in Dominica, Minister Dames said, and the Government thanks them for their contributions.
He added that the Government was also grateful for the five medical doctors from the Ministry of Health who will join HMBS Lawrence Major after she arrives in Dominica.
“We are very proud of the men and women of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, and the Royal Bahamas Police Force Fire Services, who are embarking upon this support mission,” Minister Dames said. “We believe you will make positive contributions to the relief and recovery efforts in Dominica.
“It is our prayer that God will keep you, guide you, and grant you great success, and a safe return home.”
By: Eric Rose (BIS)
Photo Captions:
Header photo – Government and Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) officials photographed with officers and crew members heading to Dominica, during the Official Ceremony for the Commencement of Voyage of HMBS Lawrence Major to Dominica to Assist with Disaster Relief and Recovery Efforts, held on October 20, 2017, at the RBDF Coral Harbour Base. (BIS Photo/Eric Rose)
1st insert – Government and Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) officials photographed with officers and crew members heading to Dominica, during the Official Ceremony for the Commencement of Voyage of HMBS Lawrence Major to Dominica to Assist with Disaster Relief and Recovery Efforts, held on October 20, 2017, at the RBDF Coral Harbour Base. (BIS Photo/Eric Rose)
2nd insert – Minister of National Security the Hon. Marvin Dames speaks, during the Official Ceremony for the Commencement of Voyage of HMBS Lawrence Major to Dominica to Assist with Disaster Relief and Recovery Efforts, held on October 20, 2017, at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Coral Harbour Base. (BIS Photo/Eric Rose)
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.
Bahamas News
The Coca-Cola Art Project Astonishes Art Lovers at The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival
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!
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.
