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BAHAMAS: Doctor Praised for Giving Back
#Bahamas, April 30, 2018 – Grand Bahama – After 22 years of serving lunch to the elderly, Dr. Malik Kavala was praised for giving back to the community by Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson. The lunch for senior citizens from all over the island was held on Thursday, April 26, at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church. With the air filled with worship and humour, each person giving tribute did so giving God thanks for all he has done.
Dr. Kavala came to The Bahamas, some 30 years ago and was employed by the government to help build the health care service. Minister Thompson thanked the doctor, who now runs a private clinic, and added that his service in the Eight Mile Rock Clinic enabled him to be known throughout the island. He gives back through his annual luncheon honouring the senior citizens, and added that they (senior citizens) ought to be recognized for their contributions and accomplishments.
Minister Thompson also thanked Dr. Kavala on behalf of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis, as well as all of his parliamentary collegues. “I wish to commend Dr. Kavala and Mrs. Kavala for their commitment to the community, commitment to the senior community in particular.”
He said he hopes that Dr. Kavala continues to serve as an inspiration to the business community. “There have been so many who have come and started businesses and made millions and millions of dollars coming to The Bahamas. But I want to say and point out that he has been an inspiration and an example of a good business partner and a good business person. He set up a business in the community but not just doing business in the community, but giving back to the community.
“I wish that there were more businesses who would follow his example. I strongly encourage other businesses of the community and other attendees today to continue to support these efforts. Unity is an integral part of this island as a whole. We will only achieve what we need to achieve if we do it together.”
Also present was Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development, Vaughn Miller, who brought remarks on behalf of his Minister, the Hon. Lanisha T. Rolle. He said the Department of Social Services is mandated to ensure that all Bahamians have a right to a good quality of life. The vision statement, he added, speaks to creating a society for all ages through empowerment, protection, inclusion, cultural sensitivity and team social building using all social partners. “Today was evidence of what can be accomplished by utilizing social partners.”
Also present were Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Communications in the Office of the Prime Minister, and MP for West Grand Bahama and Bimini, Pakesia Parker Edgecombe; Permanent Secretary of OPM Grand Bahama, Harcourt Brown; and other government officials.
MCs for the event were David Wallace and Will Stubbs and entertainment was provided by the Cooling Waters.
By: Robyn Adderley (BIS)
Photo captions:
Header: When speaking on Thursday during the annual luncheon for senior citizens in Eight Mile Rock, everyone thanked Dr. Malik and Mrs. Kavala for hosting the event for the past 22 years. Shown from left are: Dr. Kavala; Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Communications in the Office of the Prime Minister, and MP for West Grand Bahama, Pakesia Parker Edgecombe; Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development, Vaughn Miller; Shirley Chisolm; Georgina Bartlette; Mrs. Kavala; and Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson. Seated is Ottice Lettice. Chisolm, Bartlette and Lettice, gave tributes on behalf of the senior citizens.
First insert: Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson on Thursday thanked Dr. Malik Kavala for his annual luncheon for senior citizens. He said too often, businesses don’t give back to the community.
Second insert: Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development, Vaughn Miller, attended Dr. Malik Kavala’s 22nd annual Senior Citizens Luncheon on Thursday, April 26. Mr. Miller thanked and saluted for Dr. Kavala for giving back to the community.
FROM EAST TO WEST – Senior citizens from east to west Grand Bahama were treated to lunch by local practitioner, Dr. Malik Kavala. Dr. Kavala has been hosting the luncheon for the past 22 years, and said this was the final luncheon.
(BIS Photo/Lisa Davis)
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.
