Bahamas News
Bahamas Marinas & Boating Partners Tout “We are Open For Business” Message at FLIBS
#United States, November 21, 2017 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Bahamas hotels, yacht and marina operators from throughout the islands were in full attendance at the recent 2017 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), held November 1-5, 2017 in Fort Lauderdale. The Bahamian operators were there to ensure that the boating enthusiasts knew that the marinas in The Bahamas were not impacted by the recent storms that devastated parts of the Caribbean, and that they are in fact, open for business and ready to book.
Some 1,200 boats in-water, were featured at the world’s largest in-water boat show, which bought together 105,000 international buyers and sellers from 50 countries. FLIBS’ 58th event showcased 1,000 exhibitors who displayed their marine products and accessories, valued in excess of $4 billion dollars over 3 million square feet in seven locations in Fort Lauderdale: Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Broward County Convention Center, The Sails Marina, Hall of Fame Marina, Fort Lauderdale Hilton Marina, Pier 66 Marina and Las Olas Municipal Marina.
Boating industry partners for The Islands of The Bahamas were fully present to showcase, connect and secure business for their respective establishments. Among them were the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA), leading hotel and marina properties, the Bahamas Maritime Authority and the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM).
Throughout the five-day event, officials from the MOTA and ABM conducted seminars to avid boaters on the endless possibilities of cruising and chartering in The Bahamas, new marina developments and expansion, new programs, boating specials and a registration drive for upcoming (2018) boating flings.
‘We in The Bahamas are fortunate to have been spared the wrath from the recent hurricanes, which damaged some of our Caribbean neighbors in the south. We are thankful that our marinas and hotels did not receive any damages and are opened for business,” said Richard Treco, Sr. Manager of Vertical Markets at the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation.
“The crystal clear waters of The Bahamas which spans more than 100,000 square feet of ocean are located just 55 nautical miles off the coast of Florida and are ideal for pleasure boating, charters, beer boat charters and super yachts, and we have made it increasingly easier for boaters to do so,” he said.
“Through our alliance with the ABM, we now have a one-stop agency, that can do everything the avid boater needs or wants for chartering our waters; from securing a captain, to assisting with customs and immigration clearance and boat registration, they can do it all with one call,” he said.
Joe Dargavage, Vice President of ABM and General Manager of Romora Bay Resort & Marina said, “no other country offers the multiple vacation experiences and boating specials like The Bahamas. Boaters can clear customs once, upon arrival at their first port of entry, and then use that one permit, for up to three crewmembers to cruise the rest of The Bahamas’ pristine islands, for up to one year.”
“For many of our islands, boating sustains us. It provides a significant percentage of our total revenue so it was essential for us, and the boating operators of The Bahamas to attend this (FLIBS) event to further heighten the awareness that The Bahamas is indeed open for business”.
The majority of the marinas in The Bahamas provides full dockage services and can accommodate boats on average of 100 to 250 feet, and in some cases super yachts up to 400 feet. Currently, all member marinas of The Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board are providing a $300 fuel credit for stays in The Bahamas.
Other industry partners that participated in FLIBS included Romora Bay Resort & Marina, Grand Bahama Yacht Club, Grand Lucayan, Treasure Cay Hotel, Bluff House Beach Resort & Marina, Abaco Beach Resort, Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Leeward Yacht Club, Resort World Bimini, Bay Street Marina, Flying Fish Marina, Great Harbour Cay Marina, Port Lucaya Marina, Cape Eleuthera, Coastline Adventures, Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board and The Bahamas Maritime Authority.
For additional information and specials visit: www.bahamas.com
Release: Ministry of Tourism
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
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.
