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BAHAMAS: Social Services Minister challenges women to do what is right and good
#Bahamas, March 7, 2018 – Nassau – Social Services and Urban Development Minister the Hon. 
Lanisha Rolle charged members of the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute (IBWPPI) to strengthen the value of their cause by convincing the world that their cause is not only “right” but it is “good.”
Minister Rolle remarked that the Institute’s endeavor is commendable and their efforts and those of organizations similar are crucial to the achievements of goals to end domestic violence against women through the implementation of strategic plans, and the elimination and eradication of violence against women and girls through collaborations of countries.
“We can only be successful in our quest to obtain general parity, fairness, equality in employment, and equal participation in leadership spheres, if we unite to do the things that are right,” she stated.
The IBWPI hosted its annual International Women’s conference, March 1-4, 2018 at Melia Nassau Beach Resort.
Tourism Director General, Joy Jibrilu, described the conference as “timely” for The Bahamas, where women comprise 51 percent of the population, head 70 percent of the households, but hold only a mere 
12 percent representation in Parliament.
“You are here at a time when we as a nation are grappling with the mission of gender equality and women’s empowerment. In principal, we Bahamians are all on board with the concept of gender equality, but the question we must attempt to answer truthfully is this, have we as a nation done enough to secure for Bahamian women an equal place at the table,” she said.
Ms. Jubrilu remarked that in The Bahamas although women are building strong business brands as entrepreneurs, occupy most of the senior posts in the civil service, are well represented in the executive seats, and comprise 70 percent of student enrollment at the University of The Bahamas, there remains much more ground to be covered.
“On the global scene a movement is gathering momentum and we in The Bahamas must not be left behind,” she said.
The Hon. Carl Bethel, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, also dubbed the event “timely” as 
The Bahamas shares similar issues with the countries the represented in IBWPPI. He applauded the organization for the foresight and will to create the opportunity for black women to share their perspectives.
Among the audience was Kay Forbes-Smith, Senate President; Senator Mildred Hall-Watson, Senate Vice-President; the Hon. Paula Cox, former Premier, Bermuda.
The aim of the conference was to inspire involvement in the organization’s current initiatives and draw continued focus to its four pillars which are: Human Trafficking, Economic Security, Health and Wellness, and Education.
Featured speakers were: Vanessa Deluca, editor-in-chief, Essence Magazine; Gail Perry Mason, financial expert; and McGhee Williams Osse, co-CEO, Burrell Communications Group. Also participating in the conference were: Ambrosine Huyler, senior manager, Scotiabank (Bahamas) Limited; Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson, Vice-Chair, Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation; and 
Paulette Zonicle, past Bahamas Consul General.
Session topics included: The Impact of Black Women’s Leadership in Global Society, Sustainable Economics for Women at Home and Abroad, and Young Women Who Lead.
IBWPPI is a non-profit organization led by inter-generational women leaders and represents countries including North America, Belize, Bermuda, Cuba, Haiti, Ghana and The Bahamas.
Release: BIS
Photo captions:
Header: Official opening of the IBWPPI conference at Melia on Friday
First insert: Hon. Lanisha Rolle, Minister of Social Services and Urban Development delivers the keynote address at Friday’s IBWPPI conference.
Second insert: Director of Tourism Joy Jibrulu addressed the audience.
Third insert: Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, the Hon. Carl Bethel greets the audience at official opening of the IBWPPI at Melia Nassau Beach Resort on March 2, 2018.
Photos/Kemuel Stubbs
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.
