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BAHAMAS: Pet Food Institute Rewards Miracle Mott in BAARK’s Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon

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6 years ago

April 13, 2018

Bahamas, April 13, 2018 – Nassau – Pet Food Institute team winners suit up for Sunday’s Potcake Triathlon – When the starting horn sounds for the much-anticipated BAARK-hosted Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon at Jaws Beach Sunday, one team will have a uniform start, literally. For the third year, Washington. D.C.-based Pet Food Institute is helping to sponsor the Potcakeman Triathlon providing specially designed athletic gear for selected contestants prior to the race.

Mott, whose son will enter the swim leg of the triple challenge, won hearts with his story. The victim of a horrendous car accident, doctors told Mott he would never walk again. He underwent 13 reconstructive surgeries, ran his first marathon in 2017 and this year is training to take first place in the triathlon, topping his second place finish of last year.

When Kimwood Mott takes the baton from son Kadin following the younger Mott’s 1k swim to run the 7k marathon in the Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon Sunday, it will be little short of a miracle.

Mott, 43, married father of three, was told he would never walk again following a horrendous car accident that left him with little more than memories of what his right leg once looked like. Over the next several years, Mott, project manager at an offshore bank, underwent 13 reconstructive surgeries and countless hours of grueling physio-therapy. Armed with a will of steel and heart of determination, the former runner began connecting with the pavement again. He formed a runners’ and swimmers’ club. He started slowly and regained confidence, rekindling the passion he had felt as a runner in high school decades earlier. In 2017, he finished his first full marathon.

Mott’s heroic story won the hearts of the Pet Food Institute (PFI), one of the sponsors of the highly-anticipated BAARK Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon. This is the third year the Washington, D.C.-based trade association of pet food manufacturers has supported the event that raises funds for better pet care nutrition and wellness education in The Bahamas among other initiatives.

“In the past two years, winners of our PFI Powerade Potcakeman Triathlon athletic gear entered a contest and our social media followers on Facebook helped choose, but when we heard Kim Mott’s story this year, he stole our hearts. We are proud to present him and his team with our PFI athletic gear,” said Olivia Dorsett of Diane Phillips & Associates, PFI’s local agency. “This is a significant event and we are pleased to partner once again with BAARK to present this opportunity to build awareness of the importance of caring for domestic pets.”

Hundreds turned out to participate, volunteer or watch last year’s triathlon when Mott placed second. He has said his goal this year is to cross the finish line of the run first. The man who was told he would never walk again just completed his personal best, a 10k marathon in 51 minutes.

The triathlon is not for the faint of heart – a 1k swim, 28k cycling and 7k run performed in different categories either by an individual or a team effort.

“PFI’s generous supporting sponsorship helps us maximize fundraising from the triathlon,” said BAARK representative Sarah Kennedy. “Our spay/neuter programs help save thousands of lives each year by reducing the number of homeless animals. It also helps to create safer and cleaner communities. Our education programs teach responsible pet ownership and help to create just a kinder, more humane future generation.”

BAARK’s education initiatives dovetail with PFI’s mandate to broaden knowledge of nutrition along with healthy and dangerous foods for dogs and cats. In a campaign “Our food, not theirs,” PFI provides information about some of pet owners’ favourite foods that can be harmful to their pets, including chocolate, onions, grapes and Macadamia nuts. PFI Caribbean efforts includes providing flyers and posters for pet care stores throughout The Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos and Jamaica as well as participating in pet-related events, organizing school visits and cooperating with local pet care organisations.

Founded in 1958, the 60-year-old association represents more than 98% of all manufactured pet food. PFI Caribbean promotes initiatives to advance pet nutrition in the region and maintains an active presence on social media as an additional means to spreading the message about pet wellness.

Photo caption : l-r, cyclist Patrick Paul, runner Kimwood Mott and PFI rep Olivia Dorsett.

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Bahamas economic growth

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1 day ago

May 4, 2024

Shanieka

Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer

The Bahamas’ economy is in good standing according to reports from the Bahamas National Statistical Institute which released the Quarterly Gross Domestic Product Series. They indicate that quarterly GDP trends for 2023 saw increases compared to 2022, a sign of recovery from the Covid 19 pandemic.

The most significant increase was 9.9 percent in the first quarter of 2023, and the industries responsible for the growth include Accommodations and food, construction and Arts.

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C&W COMMUNICATIONS PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED AS ATHLETES “CHASE THE SUN”

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1 day ago

May 4, 2024

Shanieka

World Relays to be title sponsored by BTC, one of C&W’s local brands.

In just a few days, athletes from over fifty countries will converge in The Bahamas for the BTC World Athletic Relays Bahamas 24. C&W Communications, the parent company of BTC, is proud to be associated with this major event, which will see athletes from The Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago competing for a place in the upcoming Olympic games in Paris.

Inge Smidts, CEO of C&W Communications, who also serves as Chair of the BTC Board of Directors will be in the stands to witness the highly anticipated relays. Smidts says, this was an event that she simply could not miss. “We are proud to support our Caribbean athletes, and we wish them well as they vie for a spot in the Olympic games.

The relays will be held one of in our markets, The Bahamas, and we are honoured to be the title sponsor of the event. The world relays represent the spirit of relentless courage and the willingness to succeed of the Caribbean people and of our business. Through partnerships like this we demonstrate our unwavering commitment to connect communities and change lives.”

In addition to its sponsorship of the event, Smidts says it was important that athletes, officials, and fans stayed connected during the games. “As a business we are focused on ensuring that our customers have access to faster, stronger, and more reliable connectivity, and we worked with our partners to make certain that athletes and guests remain connected.

We have offered e-sim cards, and we also worked with the major hotels to set up care centers to ensure that we address any connectivity concerns on the spot. Additionally, I am pleased to announce that BTC will provide free Wi-Fi at the stadium giving patrons and athletes the opportunity to share every riveting moment.”

BTC has hosted a special event just for the Caribbean athletes, at the newly renovated Queen’s Staircase in Nassau, a recently renovated historic landmark visited by thousands of tourists each day. This event gave athletes the opportunity to unwind, mingle, and to learn more about each other right before the competition.

This is the fourth time that BTC and its parent company C&W Communications have title sponsored the world relays. The BTC World Athletic Relays will be held at the Thomas A. Robinson Track & Field Stadium from May 4-5, under the theme, “Chase the Sun, from Paradise to Paris.”

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RBC appoints new Country Manager and Area Vice President for Turks & Caicos

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1 day ago

May 4, 2024

Shanieka

RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited (“RBC”) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Kerryl-Lyn King-Henry as Country Manager and Area Vice President (“AVP”), Personal and Commercial Banking, Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI).

In her new role as Country Manager and AVP, King-Henry will take on full responsibility for the bank’s operations, strategy, and development in the TCI market, with a strong focus on solidifying partnerships with the Government, regulatory bodies, and the local community.

King-Henry brings to the role a dynamism influenced by nearly 25 years of industry experience. Prior to her new appointment, she served as AVP of Business Banking in Trinidad and Tobago. She has held progressively senior roles within both personal and commercial banking, as well as various functional units.

King-Henry holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, with a specialization in Leadership, FinTech and Big Data Analysis, in addition to a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Further enriching her professional profile, Kerryl-Lyn is a certified John C. Maxwell Coach, Trainer, Teacher, and Speaker. Her passion for leadership and development is matched by her commitment to community service, as she actively volunteers her time and leverages her professional expertise to mentor and support others. “

Kerryl-Lyn’s extensive experience and proven leadership capabilities make her the perfect choice to lead our operations in the Turks & Caicos Islands,” said Ericka Rolle, RBC’s Managing Director and Vice President, Personal Banking, The Bahamas and TCI.

“Her commitment to excellence, combined with a genuine passion for community engagement, aligns perfectly with our Bank’s purpose of helping clients thrive and communities prosper. We are excited to see the positive impact she will undoubtedly bring to her new role,” she added.