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BAHAMAS: Moxey-Ingraham Hailed as True 21st Century Woman; Drum Major for Good, Justice and Democracy
#Bahamas, April 7, 2018 – Nassau – Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon Hubert A. Minnis Friday described former Cabinet Minister, Senator and Parliamentarian, the Hon. Theresa Maria Moxey-Ingraham as a “true 21st Century Woman” who was vocal in her support for equality for women in The Bahamas.
Prime Minister Minnis further described Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham as a Drum Major for what was good, right and just.
“A committed Christian and public servant, she was a Drum Major for justice. She was a Drum Major for democracy. She was a Drum Major for her students and young people whose lives were graced with her teaching ministry and compassion,” Prime Minister Minnis said at the Official Funeral Service for Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham held at St. Agnes Anglican Church, Baillou Hill Road, on April 6, 2018.
“Theresa was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister. She was a friend of the poor and the vulnerable in our country. She was a fearless warrior in fighting for what was right, especially for the rights of women.
“She leaves behind a committed life, and a life of service and devotion to her family, friends and country. May her fine example encourage us all to be Drum Majors for what is good, right and just,” Prime Minister Minnis said.
Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham was also a proponent for access to adult and tertiary education opportunities. A former part-time lecturer at The Bahamas Hotel Training College; Executive-Director of The Bahamas Campus of Sojourner-Douglass and President of the Association of Tertiary Institutions in The Bahamas (ATIB), Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham was praised for lobbying for funding and better financial support for the “other tertiary institutions that were also making valuable contributions to tertiary and adult education in The Bahamas.”
Prime Minister Minnis cited Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham’s push for greater access for women through the areas of education, skills-training and professional development, and her work in improving in the lives of Bahamian children, as two of the other great hallmarks of her life’s work.
The Prime Minister referred to Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham as a “bold and courageous spirit” who loved her country and who refused to “stay on the sidelines of history and the life of her country.”
“Yet, Theresa was an educator and teacher at heart,” Prime Minister Minnis said. “She loved being in the classroom and molding and guiding young people to develop their gifts and talents.
“Theresa was beloved by her students and her fellow teachers and later Government colleagues. She was a superb model for her students [and] her former students still speak fondly of her creativity in the classroom.”
“Theresa Moxey-Ingraham was a true 21st Century woman,” Prime Minister Minnis said. “It never occurred to her that she was less than anyone else or that her gender should limit her career choices or her professional development.
“She was vocal in her support for equality for women in The Bahamas, and pushed for greater access for women through education, skills-training and professional development.
“She played an important role in developing legislation by the Free National Movement to improve opportunities for women in The Bahamas and to improve the lives of children.”
A former educator, hotelier and Senator, Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham was first elected to Parliament in August 1992. Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham served as Minister of Transport from August 1992 to August 1993 before subsequently serving as Minister of Social Development and National Insurance and Minister of Health and the Environment.
She was sworn in as Minister of Labour, Immigration and Training on March 18, 1997, following the General Elections, and three years later was appointed Minister of Commerce, Agriculture and Industry, a post she held until February, 2001, when she became Minister of the Public Service and Cultural Affairs.
Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham was afforded the designation of “Honourable” for life, by then Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Alexander Ingraham, for her tremendous contributions to government.
“As a teacher, she was also an advocate for improved terms and conditions for both teachers and students, concerned that students at RM Bailey – where she taught – did not have the support that students in private institutions enjoyed,” Prime Minister Minnis said.
Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham also served as Co-Chair of the Public Education Committee of the Constitutional Commission on the proposed Bill Amendments of the Constitutional Referendum that was held in June, 2016.
In 2017, Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham was appointed Chairman of the National Training Agency where she guided the training and preparation of young Bahamians in acquiring new work skills.
Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham also contributed to the arts as a member of the Dundas Repertory Company and as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Dundas Centre for the Performing Arts, and was a member of the Coconut Grove Chorale under the late, Edmund Moxey.
Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham served as Vice-President of the Business and Professional Women’s Association of New Providence; Vice-President of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic School and as a member of the Caribbean Women for Democracy.
“During her lifetime, Theresa contributed to the political, educational, professional and civic life of The Bahamas,” Prime Minister Minnis said.
By: Matt Maura (BIS)
Photo Caption: Prime Minister Hubert Minnis presents the National Flag to husband of Mrs. Moxey-Ingraham – Mr. Kirk Ingraham at Lakeview Memorial Gardens on Friday.
(BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay)
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.
