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BAHAMAS: Unique Coral Restoration Company to Construct Coral Farm Education and Research Centre

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#East End, GB, December 1, 2018 – Bahamas – Since signing onto the 20/20 Challenge (which commits a country to ensuring that 20 per cent of its marine environment is protected), through Marine Protected Areas, The Bahamas has already covered at least ten per cent of the country’s marine environment.

Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Hon. Michael Pintard said, “It places us in a rare category of countries, who, despite economic challenges, we believe it is absolutely important to protect our environment, because at the end of the day development depends on what extent we, in a very responsible way, benefit present generations, while not compromising the future of future generations.”

Minister Pintard was the keynote speaker during ground breaking ceremonies for the construction of the world’s first land-based commercial Coral Farm Education and Research Centre, in East Grand Bahama on November 29, which is expected to be managed by Coral Vita, a company dedicated to growing corals to restore dying reefs.

Using breakthrough methods developed by advisors at the Mote Marine Lab and Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology, Coral Vita boasts of the ability to grow corals up to 50 times faster, while strengthening their resiliency to climate change threats.

The company’s commercial land-based farming model offers a viable solution for the large-scale reef restoration crucial to preserving coral reefs for future generations.

In welcoming the Principals of Coral Vita, Minister Pintard said the Government was honoured that they chose to carry out their project in The Bahamas, particularly in Grand Bahama.

“No doubt, you are adding to what is already a very powerful brand in The Bahamas, as a country that is on the cutting edge of conservation in marine and life sciences,” said Minister Pintard.

“You are indeed a part of an initiative by the government to ensure that we behave in a responsible manner, and we are a role model for other countries in the region.”

Minister Pintard also noted that The Bahamas just recently received the Marine Stewardship Council designation, which is significant for the country’s marine sector, as the Bahamas is one of the major exporters of lobsters.

The Minister said the government’s goal is to ensure that it does not lose this prestigious designation, because it demonstrates to the world, as well as multi-national companies who may purchase products from The Bahamas, that country will responsibly harvest marine products, ensure they are processed responsibly way and that at the end of the day, they can trust that The Bahamas is making sure that they are not depleting any species of its marine life.

Also bringing remarks during the ground breaking was Deputy Prime Minister the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest.

“The Prime Minister just recently returned from Washington, where he attended a high level meeting with the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, talking about climate resilience and how we can build infrastructure to protect our environment,” said DPM Turnquest.

“This project, to me, seems to be a natural option to that, along with the regeneration of the mangroves. These natural defences, while may seem outlandish or scientific from the outset, will provide us with natural defences and cost-effective defences to protect what we have in our country.”

With the Coral Vita project set to be constructed and operated out of East Grand Bahama, DPM Turnquest said that he hopes the project could cause some rejuvenation in the East End community in terms of educational, touristic and economic opportunities in the future.

“This is in line with the Government’s objective with respect to economic development – to diversify our economy and take advantage of the blue economy. This year, we have committed $500,000 towards further exploring opportunities in the blue economy and this project certainly fits within all of that.”

 

By: Andrew Coakley

Release: BIS

Photo Caption: Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon. K. Peter Turnquest (second from left) and Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, the Hon. Michael Pintard (left), joined Principals of Coral Vita in the official ground breaking ceremonies for the establishment of the world’s first land-based commercial coral farm, education and research centre, Thursday, November 29, 2018 in East Grand Bahama. (BIS Photo/Lisa Davis)

 

 

 

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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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