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Grand Celebration Service Returns to Grand Bahama; Grand Classica to Begin in April

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Prime Minister Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis(1)#Bahamas, November 28, 2017 – Grand Bahama – Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis, declared on Saturday, November 25, that “Grand Bahama will rise again.”    Prime Minister Minnis was at the agreement signing between the Government of The Bahamas and Bahamas Paradise Cruises at Grand Lucayan resort for announcement of the return of the Grand Celebration cruise vessel to the island on December 24, and the introduction of a second vessel, the SS Grand Classica which is scheduled to begin cruises to Grand Bahama in April, 2018.   The Grand Celebration, which traveled between Port of West Palm Beach and Freeport, Grand Bahama, was contracted by FEMA to assist with Hurricane Relief efforts in September 2017.

Just before the signing of the agreement, the Prime Minister said that he was pleased to be present for the occasion, adding that governments in the past have focused on Nassau.   The re-launch of the Grand Celebration is coinciding with the re-launch of Grand Bahama, and as he has said in the past, “what is good for Grand Bahama, is great for The Bahamas.”

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Grand Bahama, Senator the Hon. Kwasi Thompson, described the day as “very important” and added that things are moving on the island.

“Next year,” he said, “may prove to be one of the most significant years for Grand Bahama.”   There are a number of stipulations the agreement includes: the use of businesses in Grand Bahama by Grand Celebration and Classica when possible; employment for Bahamians; and funding of training for those Bahamians.

Oniel Khosa, CEO of Bahamas Paradise Cruises, said that the company has been cruising to The Bahamas for the past 12 years, beginning in Nassau for seven years before moving to Grand Bahama.   The service provided, he said, is significant because even though the ship is not the largest, bringing visitors to the island every other day has made a significant impact on tourism.   With the introduction of the new ship next year, there will be a ship in Grand Bahama every day.

Three thousand Bahamians and residents traveled to Florida on the Grand Celebration, and the company is happy to consider Grand Bahama their home.   “Grand Celebration is a part of Grand Bahama,” said Mr. Khosa, continuing — “we have no other port of call.   This is it.   We come to Grand Bahama and we go back.”

This means, he said, people who travel their vessel know that Grand Bahama is their only destination.

Also present during the signing were: Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Michael Pintard; representatives from the Ministry of Tourism; senior government officials and industry partners.

By: Robyn Adderley (BIS)

Header: SIGNING AGREEMENT – An agreement between the Government of The Bahamas and Bahamas Paradise Cruises was signed on Saturday, November 25, 2017 for the introduction of a second cruise vessel, the Grand Classica in April 2018. The Grand Celebration will return to Grand Bahama on December 24, 2017 after assisting FEMA with Hurricane Relief effort as a result of the passage of Irma. Shown from left seated are: Charles Albury, permanent secretary, Ministry of Tourism; and Oniel Khosa, CEO of Bahamas Paradise Cruises. Standing from left are: Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister, Grand Bahama, Senator the Hon. Kwasi Thompson; Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis; Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the Hon. Michael Pintard; and Acting Permanent Secretary, Office of the Prime Minister, Grand Bahama, Harcourt Brown. (BIS Photo/Andrew Miller)

Insert: Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis at Signing Ceremony.

 

 

 

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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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