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BAHAMAS: Prime Minister Calls for Sustained Partnership Between Church and State to Help the Poor
#Bahamas, May 31, 2018 – Nassau – Prime Minister, Dr. the Hon. Hubert Minnis said that in order for the least among the people to benefit, there must be a continued partnership between the Church and State. He was addressing the Bahamas Baptist Missionary and Educational 
Convention’s 83rd Annual Session, held under the theme: ‘Counting The Cost,’ taken from Matthew 16:24.
In attendance were Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, and other officials who assembled among the congregation in the William Thompson Auditorium on Tuesday evening, May 29, 2018.
In congratulating the Baptist community on its stability, the Prime Minister said that the denomination has been a witness to the message of Jesus Christ throughout its history He also acknowledged the positive impact the Baptist Convention, through its various ministries, has had on the lives of thousands of Bahamians over the years.
“You have also served through servant leadership and social outreach,” he said. “And you know well the fundamental role of the church in the protection and respect for the dignity of the human person made in the image and likeness of God.”
According to the Prime Minister the Baptist community has taken to heart the instruction from Matthew 25 verses 35-36: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you 
clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.”
The Baptist community, he said, has a legacy of promoting the common good and social justice.
“The promotion of the common good and social justice requires a sustained partnership between church and state. We must work together, and work unceasingly, to address the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable in our land.
“The greatest privilege of serving as Head of Government is the opportunity to improve the lives of my fellow-Bahamians. It is a special privilege to work daily to provide our children and young people with opportunities to dream and to realize their dreams,” the Prime Minister said.
He said since coming to office in May 2017 he has a new vantage point to see, more in-depth, the challenges and problems as well as possibilities for the country. However, the work of good governance requires tough and difficult choices, he noted.
The Prime Minister also said that he is guided by a quote from the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who said: “On some positions, Cowardice asks the question, ‘Is it safe?’ Expediency asks the question, ‘Is it political?’ And Vanity comes along and asks the question, ‘Is it popular?’ But Conscience asks the question ‘Is it right?’
He continued: “And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor political, nor popular, but he must do it because 
conscience tells him it is right.”
In order to restore our country and move it in the right direction, some tough choices have been made; and there are more tough choices ahead, the Prime Minister said. “But in the end we will be a more productive, healthier and more vibrant country because the hard decisions were made.”
He said that his vision and commitment as Prime Minister is to help the Bahamian people, especially the young people, with the resources and opportunities they need to build a good life and a better Bahamas.
These resources include education, health care, social development and economic opportunities including jobs and opportunities to become entrepreneurs and business people, he said.
By: Lindsay Thompson (BIS)
Caption: Photos show highlights of the Bahamas Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention’s 83rd Annual Session at William Thompson Auditorium on Tuesday evening. Prime Minister Hubert Minnis addresses the audience and greets the Governor General Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling, and Baptist ministers including the Convention’s President Rev. Dr. William Thompson, and its Executive Secretary Rev. Dr. Delton Fernander.
(BIS Photos/Yontalay Bowe)
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.
