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BAHAMAS: GoldWynn to Add to Cable Beach Transformation

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#Bahamas, May 24, 2018 – Nassau – Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis took part in the Groundbreaking Ceremony of GoldWynn Condo-Hotel and Residences – another development pegged to aid in the further transformation of the western strip.

This comes on the heels of the recent opening of Rosewood Baha Mar, the third of three luxury brand hotels at Baha Mar, at which the Prime Minister delivered the keynote address, Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

The very next day, he branded The Bahamas a signature destination for global luxury hotels and residential developments.

GoldWynn, located on the eastern end of Goodman’s Bay Beach, within the Cable Beach strip, will be a five-storey upscale boutique, beachfront development of contemporary architecture at an estimated cost of $120 million.

“Today we break ground for another development, which will help to further transform Cable Beach,” the Prime Minister said during his remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony of GoldWynn on Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

 

 

Some of the local properties that are re-branding are Atlantis on Paradise Island; the new owners on Walker’s Cay have pledged to return that cay to its former glory of being “a premiere sports-fishing destination”; and the Government is working “diligently” to attract other brands to Grand Bahama and other Family Islands and cays.

“Over the next many years, the second home market for Bahamians here at home, in the Diaspora, and for non-Bahamians will experience significant growth,” the Prime Minister said. “This growth will help to boost construction, our second largest industry.”

GoldWynn Condo-Hotel and Residences is the brainchild and passion of Paul Wynn, of The Wynn Group of Companies real estate developers, whom the Prime Minister congratulated for his vision.

The development will operate under the Kimpton Hotel and Restaurant brand, and will be managed by Small Luxury Hotels. Construction will begin July 2018 and is scheduled for completion in December 2020.

Approximately 300 Bahamians will be employed during construction, and just over 175 people will be employed once the development is in operation.

The developer has agreed to a training and apprenticeship programme for employees.  This will be done in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and BTVI, which will facilitate the development of various skills.

The developer has also agreed to sourcing and using local agricultural and other products.

 

 

This development includes private residences and a condo-hotel and amenities such as a beachfront infinity pool, seaside dining, a theatre, a spa, tennis club, a social house and gallery, a rooftop terrace and pool.

“I note that the developers are committed to a beautification plan for Goodman’s Bay, a favorite beach, recreation and exercise park for Bahamians and residents,” the Prime Minister said.

He also noted how beautiful The Bahamas is, particularly its waters as stated by astronauts in their tales from outer space: “We know that from here on Earth that The Bahamas is even more spectacular. We have them in such abundant beauty that we take them for granted. Others are in awe,” the Prime Minister said.

Toward this end he said that The Bahamas must offer more cultural and heritage experiences for visitors.

“Here in New Providence we will need to revitalize Downtown Nassau, build our National Museum, and in due course construct a Native Food Market among other initiatives,” the Prime Minister said.

 

By Lindsay Thompson (BIS)

 

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Prime Minister Hubert Minnis, giving keynote address for GoldWynn Condo-Hotel and Residences groundbreaking, May 23, 2018, along Cable Beach.  (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay)

 

 

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Groundbreaking ceremony for GoldWynn Condo-Hotel and Residences on May 23, 2018 in the picturesque Cable Beach area.  Prime Minister Minnis is pictured, centre, with Wynn Group CEO Paul Wynn, fourth left; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest, third left; and Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar, second left, along with other officials.  (BIS Photo/Peter Ramsay)

 

 

 

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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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