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Exciting Time for Grand Bahama Health Services

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#Freeport, GB, December 6, 2018 – Bahamas – The technological advancements being made at the Public Hospitals Authority makes it an exciting time for health care in The Bahamas, said Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands on Wednesday, December 5.

Grand Bahama Health Services celebrated its 20th annual Governor-General’s Visit, during which Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling was in attendance.  Also in attendance was Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson.

Minister Sands told the Governor-General that so much had happened at the facility since her last visit. “Clinically, programmes for patient care at the hospital and community clinics to improve access and outcomes have been strengthened.  This was achieved with implementation of plans for capacity building for communicable diseases prevention and control in Grand Bahama by addressing improvements in staffing, training, clinical protocols, policies and procedures.

“Additionally, implementation of the plan to strengthen prevention, control and management of healthy lifestyles and chronic non-communicable disease programmes was also expedited.

“Operating Theatre Services were also expanded to include an increase in day cases with further plans to maximize usage of the facility by establishing an agreement with Princess Margaret Hospital Consultant Surgeons to provide visiting on-site surgical services; extending the operating theatre hours to 11:00 pm; and procurement of the relevant equipment and instruments for example to facilitate the Gastroenterology surgical procedures.”

Plans are also in progress to expand the Out Patient Specialty Clinic by 2019 to include Oncology, Men’s Health and Adolescent Health.

The Health Minister further explained that the Out Patient Services and General Practice Clinic have been relocated to the Freeport Community Clinic, housed in the I.A.T. Building, just opposite the hospital.  The areas left vacant will be redesigned to house a private ward service at the hospital.

The new kitchen and cafeteria, as well as the connecting mall corridor, are in the process of being constructed and is expected to be completed soon.  Minister Sands added that the spaces previously housing the kitchen and cafeteria will be redeveloped to house a new eight-bed public ward, as well as an Intensive Care Unit bed expansion and Isolation Room.  An on-call suite for physicians has also been proposed.

The Radiology Department has received five Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACs) workstations.  This new addition has a voice recognition/dictation feature, allowing for digital imaging to be uploaded in real time.  It has been networked with Eight Mile Rock Clinic, as well as the Mammogram Unit in Davies House.  These images may also be viewed by other networked facilities of the Public Hospitals Authority.

Additionally, he said, it is hoped a new CT scan machine will be installed in January 2019.

Commending the training done by the nursing staff, there were eight participants in the 1st Cohort Competency Training for Trained Clinical Nurses, eight participants in the 1st Cohort Training for First Line Managers, four Registered Nurses trained in Community Health Nursing; two Registered Nurses trained in Midwifery practices; and doctors and nurses participated in Syndronomics training.

The nursing staff has increased by three with the addition of male Patient Care Assistants to help Nurses in the clinical areas, especially Accident/Emergency and Urgent Care.  Twenty-two graduate Trained Clinic Nurses and nine Registered Nurses from the University of The Bahamas have also joined the staff.

Dr. Sands then mentioned the 12 Retirees who have served for 30 or more years.  Respect was also given to those who recently passed on.

 

By Robyn Adderley

Released: BIS

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Header: Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands, on Wednesday, December 5, said it is an exciting time in Health Care in The Bahamas with the technological advancements being made. Minister Sands was addressing the Governor-General’s 20th Annual visit to Grand Bahama Health Services. 

Insert: Students of Grand Bahama Christian Academy entertained the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling, and Minister of Health, Dr. Duane Sands, during the 20th Annual Governor-General’s Visit to Grand Bahama Health Services. Their rendition of ‘Oh Happy Day’ had guests clapping their hands and tapping their feet.

 

(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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