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BAHAMAS: Former Cabinet Minister and Parliamentarian Revered as a Leader and Nation Builder

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Former Minister Mr. Phenton Neymours Funeral Service

#Nassau, August 3, 2018 – Bahamas – A cut above, a man with a heart for the people, a family man, a visionary leader who made a lasting contribution to his family, community and nation, is how Phenton Neymour, former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament was remembered as the nation celebrated his life and offered thanks for him.  He was laid to rest in Woodlawn Gardens, Thursday, August 2, following an Official Funeral at Christ Church Cathedral, George Street.

The four-hour service was attended by leaders of the nation, past and present, including Governor-General Dame Marguerite Pindling; Acting Prime Minister Peter Turnquest; Cabinet ministers; members of the Upper and Lower Chambers; the Opposition and former Prime Ministers the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham and the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie.

Family, friends, senior members of the Government, justices, representatives of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and the Royal Bahamas Police Force were among those who paid their respects.

He was diagnosed with colon cancer in February 2014 and on July 23, passed away at the age of 53.   Minister Neymour served as Minister of State for Works and Minister of State for the Environment.

The funeral was officiated by the Rev’d Fr. Dwight Rolle, the Venerable James Palacious and the Rev’d Fr. Dwight Bowe.  The service was marked with prayers, scripture readings, music, a recorded tribute by Cutelle Neymour, wife of the deceased; condolences by Kevin Hanna Sr., member, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; Ricardo Deveaux, President and CEO, the Bahamas Primary School Foundation; Pedro Delaney, President, Rotary Club of West Nassau and Byran Woodside, friend and former Cabinet colleague.

Remarks were given by former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham; the Hon. Philip Davis, Leader of the Opposition and Acting Prime Minister Turnquest.

The former Prime Minister Ingraham recounted Mr. Neymour’s positive qualities describing him as decent, forthright, loyal and honest. He said he was a man of conviction who, once committed to a cause, defended it fearlessly.

“Many men live longer lives, but achieve far less,” said the former Prime Minister.  “When he and colleagues joined the Free National Movement (FNM) they brought fervour, dedication and fresh ideas to the party, and they served the organization with unmistaken loyalty and fidelity.”

He said Mr. Neymour was bright, confident, articulate and dynamic, and, along with his colleagues developed sound, practical recommendations to make The Bahamas a more prosperous and liveable place.

Acting Prime Minister Turnquest, said Mr. Neymour taught the nation how to live and die with grace and courage.

“Just recently Phenton reminded us of how precious is life, how precious is each day, how precious are the memories we make and share with those we love,” said Mr. Turnquest.  “His interest in public service undoubtedly came from his father Basil, a close friend of Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield, a founding father and first leader of the FNM.  A freedom fighter who was instrumental in the creation of the FNM and also served as a candidate in three general elections.

“Like his father, the political call and the call to public service resided deep in the heart of Phenton. Both men were deeply committed to national development and the advancement of Bahamians.”

In his sermon, which was based on Psalm 137, Archdeacon Palacious urged the congregation to “hold on to their song”.

“That is exactly what Phenton did.  In the midst of excruciating pain he did not let it go.  I am sure from heaven he is urging us to hold onto our song despite what you are going through.  That is not God’s plan for you. His divine will is that we could live the abundant life.”

He said Mr. Neymour knew that he was going to die, faced it head on, held on to his song and looked death straight in the face.

Mr. Neymour’s body was interred in Woodlawn Gardens, Soldier Road.

 

By: Kathryn Campbell

Release: BIS

Photo Captions:

Header: The Governor General, Dame Marguerite Pindling, is shown in the front row at the Official Funeral Service for Phenton Neymour, former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament. Pictured directly behind her are members of the Cabinet.

First insert: The casket bearing the body of former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament, Phenton Neymour transported by members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Royal Bahamas Defence Force in a convoy to Christ Church Cathedral for an Official Funeral Service, August 2, 2018.

Second insert: Former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament, Phenton Neymour was laid to rest in Woodlawn Gardens following an Official Funeral Service at Christ Church Cathedral, August 2, 2018. The photos show scenes from the church service and interment.

(BIS Photos/Derek Smith)

 

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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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