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Bahamas Minister of Transport Attends International Local Government and Maritime Organization Conclaves

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#England, November 27, 2017 – Valletta Malta – The Minister of Transport & Local Government and a team of officials recently traveled to Valletta Malta, and to London, England, to participate in two sets of critical international meetings in pursuit of the government’s goals of enhancing Local Government nationally, and of maintaining The Bahamas’ reputation as a ship registry of the very highest caliber.

Accompanying Minister Campbell on his trip to Malta to attend the Commonwealth Local Government Conference (CLGC) meetings in Malta during the period 21st – 24th November, 2017, were the Director of Local Government, Cephas Cooper, LaShanta Greenslade, Officer in charge of the Local Government Junior Council, and Roderick Pinder, President of The Bahamas Association of Local Government Authority (BALGA).

The CLGC is held every two years, and provides a unique opportunity for Commonwealth Local Government leaders, representatives and practitioners across the Commonwealth to meet and discuss new policies, and to exchange ideas and experiences in an informal setting.   The theme for this year’s conference was “Fit for the Future: resources and capacity for local government”.

The Bahamian team’s attendance at the conference was very timely, as the lessons learned will undoubtedly assist the Government in its efforts, in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank, to bring Local Government to New Providence, during the next Local Government elections.   Minister Campbell impressed the meeting greatly during the Malta meetings, as evidenced by the fact that he was elected as an Executive on the Board of the Board of the Commonwealth Local Government Forum.

Following up on his attendance at the Commonwealth Local Government Conference, Minister Campbell traveled to London, England on 25th November, 2017, where he joined the Chairman of the Bahamas Maritime Authority Board of Directors, Denise Lewis-Johnson, Peter John Goulandris, Deputy Chairman of the Board, and Commodore (Retired) Davy Rolle, Managing Director of the Bahamas Maritime Authority, to participate in pre-election activities leading up to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) elections for the 2018 – 2019 term.

The elections will be held in London from 27th November – 6th December 2017.    The Bahamas is seeking to continue its influence in this important international sphere, as it seeks re-election to Category “C” of the IMO Council.   The Bahamas has served on the IMO Council from 1991 – 1995, and from 1999 to the present, and is the only CARICOM country on it.  The Bahamas is seeking to renew its membership on the Council in accordance with the provisions of Article 17© of the IMO Convention, in accordance with the principle of “equitable geographical representation”.

The Bahamas is well poised for re-election, having acceded to all of the major IMO Conventions, as well as the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and relevant International Labour Organization Conventions.   The Bahamas has always played a very active and progressive role in all debates at the IMO, and has worked very closely with delegations from all parts of the world. Minister Campbell will be present at a number of events during the week, will engage with officials from the IMO and Diplomatic Corp., and will bring remarks on behalf of The Bahamas at the country’s IMO Luncheon, on 28th November.

Photo shows the team which traveled to Malta and London, just prior to the departure of the Local Government team on November 17th. Left to right, the Hon. Frankie Campbell, M.P., Minister of Transport & Local Government, Denise Lewis Johnson, Chairman, Bahamas Maritime Authority Board of Directors, LaShanta Greenslade, Coordinator, Local Government Junior Council Program, and Cephas Cooper, Director of Local Government, Department of Local Government.

(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)

Press Release: Bahamas Ministry of Transport & Local Government

 

 

 

 

 

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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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