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Bahamas Represented at Opening Session of 71st United Nations CEDAW
#Geneva, October 24, 2018 – Switzerland – A Bahamian delegation headed by the Hon. Frankie Campbell, Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, attended the opening session of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), Monday, October 22, 2018 in Geneva, Switzerland.
The 71st session to review women’s rights, October 22 to November 9 at the UN’s Palais des Nations, was formally opened by Ms. Dalia Leinarte, CEDAW chairperson.
The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women is a body of 23 independent human rights experts that monitors implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
One hundred and eighty-nine States’ Parties have acceded to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and are reviewed regularly by CEDAW on how they are implementing the Convention.
Countries are obligated to submit regular reports to the Committee every four years on how the rights of the Convention are implemented. During its sessions the Committee considers each State’s report and addresses its concerns and recommendations to the State party in the form of concluding observations.
The delegation comprises Dr. Jacinta Higgs, Director, Gender & Family Affairs, Ministry of Social Services; Jewel Smith, Alicia Green, Office of the Attorney General; Celsus Williams, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Sharmaine Sinclair, the Ministry of Education; Lynn Symonette, the Ministry of Social Services; and Sherry Armbrister, the Ministry of Health.
The opening session included, among others, a report of the Chairperson on activities undertaken between the 70th and 71st sessions of the Committee; an opening statement by Ibrahim Salama, Chief, Human Rights Treaties Branch, Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; and reports of inter-sessional activities since the July 2018 meeting of CEDAW.
Monday’s sessions also included an informal meeting with non-governmental organizations. Three groups, namely Rights Bahamas, The Crisis Centre and Equality Bahamas presented Shadow Reports [civil society critiques of a government] to CEDAW.
Marion Bethel-Sears, the first Bahamian female elected expert to serve on the CEDAW Committee in Geneva, warmly welcomed The Bahamas’ delegation to the opening ceremony and presented her inter-sessional activities.
Mrs. Bethel-Sears outlined the following in her submission:
September 15, 2018 — An address of members of Rights Bahamas on UN CEDAW.
September 27, 2018 – An address and engagement with four University of The Bahamas students on UN CEDAW and the process of State Parties appearing before the CEDAW Committee.
The students were preparing to participate in a mock CEDAW session with the official Bahamas’ delegation at the University of The Bahamas.
The Bahamas’ delegation will appear before the CEDAW Committee and present its report on Thursday, October 25, 2018. The session can be viewed 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Geneva time; or 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. local time at http://webtv.un.org. Once the session begins, coverage is available under “Live Now”.
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Header: The Hon. Frankie Campbell, Minister of Social Services and Urban Development is pictured with Sasha Dixon, Second Secretary, Bahamas Permanent Mission, Geneva, at the Opening Session of the 71st session of UN CEDAW, October 22, 2018.
Insert: The Bahamas delegation is pictured at the Opening Session of the 71st session of UN CEDAW in Geneva, Switzerland, October 22, 2018. Pictured from right: The Hon. Frankie Campbell, Minister of Social Services and Urban Development; Dr. Jacinta Higgs, Director, Gender and Family Affairs; Sasha Dixon, Second Secretary, Bahamas Permanent Mission, Geneva, and other members of the delegation.
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.
