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BAHAMAS: Labour On The Blocks Job Fair Offers Hope & New Jobs To Prison Inmates
#Nassau, October 27, 2018 – Bahamas – The Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of National Security teamed up together to bring renewed hope and new job opportunities to prison inmates housed at The Bahamas 
Department of Corrections as they hosted the ninth ‘Labour on The Blocks’ Job Fair on Thursday, October 25, 2018.
The inmates who are soon to be released from prison had an opportunity to apply in person for jobs with sixteen local businesses who participated in the job fair.
The Minister of Labour, Senator the Hon. Dion A. Foulkes thanked the participating companies which included Campbell Shipping, BTVI, It Takes A Village, Aquapure (KLG), ARM Caribbean Ltd, Bahamas Food Services, BAMSI, Cartwrights Bedding, Cheryl Bahamas Taxi & Tours, Gippy’s Printing, Nassau Glass, National Fencing/ Scotts Dale, Quality Home Centre, Top Notch, Top Shelf Enterprises and Wistech Security.
Minister Foulkes also thanked the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Marvin Dames, the Acting Commissioner of The Bahamas Department of Corrections, Mr. Charles Murphy and former Commissioner, Mr. Patrick Wright along with the team at the Ministry and Department of Labour.
“What the FNM Government wants to do and what our Prime Minister is committed to doing is to improve the 
lives of every single Bahamian including those that may have had some challenges and misfortunes in their lives. One of the main things in improving their lives is finding a job, finding income so that they can support their family, so that they can live a decent life. And that is what Labour on the Blocks is all about…” stated Minister Foulkes.
Minister Foulkes stated that he was very impressed with the quality of inmates who were interviewed. The Labour Minister also used the opportunity to encourage local businesses who did not participate in the job fair to assist persons who may have served time in prison once they have been released and rehabilitated.
Minister Foulkes said that the Ministry may organize one final Labour on The Blocks for the fishing industry before the year ends. After this he said that his Ministry will resume hosting the job fair during February of next year.
“We are so pleased that these companies have assisted and partnered with us assisting with our rehabilitative efforts. This will go well for the Department…” said Acting Commissioner Murphy.
Ashley Rolle a 25-year-old female inmate who is due to be released next month said, “Its (the job fair) is really a good thing.”
Also in attendance at the job fair were Ms. Cecilia Strachan, Permanent Secretary, Acting in the Ministry of Labour; Mr. John Pinder, Director of Labour, Acting; Mr. William Pratt, Under Secretary, Acting and Mrs. Patrenda Russell-Brice, Deputy Director of Labour.
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Header: The Minister of Labour, Senator the Hon. Dion A. Foulkes speaks to members of the press at the ‘Labour on the Blocks’ Job Fair organized by the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of National Security on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at The Bahamas Department of Corrections.
PHOTO 2018 1025- The Minister of Labour, Senator the Hon. Dion A. Foulkes speaks to representatives of local companies interviewing an inmate at the ‘Labour on the Blocks’ Job Fair organized by the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of National Security on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at The Bahamas Department of Corrections.
PHOTO 2820– Mr. John Pinder, Acting Director of Labour greets a prison inmate at the ‘Labour on the Blocks’ Job Fair organized by the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of National Security on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at The Bahamas Department of Corrections.
PHOTO 2818 – A prison inmate is shown being interviewed for a new job at the ‘Labour on the Blocks’ Job Fair organized by the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of National Security on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at The Bahamas Department of Corrections.
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.
