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PM Opens Smith’s Point Seawall in Grand Bahama

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#Freeport, GB, April 6, 2019 – Bahamas – Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis says the Smith’s Point Project is part of a broader vision and program for the revitalization and renewal of Grand Bahama. 

During the official opening of the newly constructed sea wall in Smith’s Point, Prime Minister Minnis, who was the keynote speaker, noted that his government is committed to investing in sound infrastructure which supports economic growth and which fosters efficiency and normalcy in the day-to day-lives of Bahamians, while protecting the country’s natural and built environment.

“After many, decades of struggle, neglect, and fits and starts, the Grand Bahama revival has begun,” added Dr. Minnis.  

“As I have said before, we are at the beginning of this revival, which is part of the Bahamian Revival.”

The Prime Minister pointed out how the historic community of Smith’s Point, where the first “Fish Fry” in Freeport began, has experienced progressive erosion along its entire southern shoreline for many years, adding that hurricane and storm activity have resulted in considerable amounts of sand and water being washed into the roads, causing dangerous driving conditions and an unsafe and unsanitary environment for residents and visitors.

He pointed out that in 2015, it was decided that a seawall would be built along the shoreline as a preventive measure to mitigate against these conditions.

In April 2016, a tender exercise was undertaken with four construction companies invited to tender for the works. The contract was awarded to Smith Construction Limited.  However, by early May, 2017, the contract was only thirty three per cent completed. 

“In order to protect the community’s and the Government’s interests, the Ministry of Public Works decided to terminate the contract with immediate effect,” said Prime Minister Minnis.

“On the 8th of June 2017, a letter of termination was served. The contract termination created a sense of urgency to complete the works due to the imminent onset of the hurricane season.

“Waugh Construction (Bahamas) Limited, a local company, was a part of the original tender exercise. It possessed the logistical expertise to facilitate the project, and was subsequently contracted.

“In August 2017, the contract was signed for four million, eight hundred and forty thousand, and eleven dollars and twenty-two cents with Waugh Construction. The proposed works included a seaward quay wall that would prevent further costal erosion and run-off, and that would add to the ambiance and safety of the area.”

Waugh’s assignment to the project resulted in a further 200 feet added to the eastern end of the original 1700-foot length reinforced concrete; bringing the total length to approximately 1900 feet.

The Prime Minister noted that during the construction of the seawall, also taken into account was the need for the realignment at the eastern end to allow for parking for visitors to the beach area. He added that safety issues were also addressed, inclusive of a ramp for people with disabilities at the western area, and additional steps for ease of access by the public.

“The design of the seawall should lessen the vulnerability of hurricanes in this community,” said Prime Minister Minnis.

“Sea-surges, flooding, structural and other water-based damage have proven to be commonplace in this area.

“This seawall has passed the two litmus tests of its structural integrity and sustainability having gone through Hurricanes Matthew and Irma during the construction period.

“The project has also created business and employment opportunities. Construction workers and owners of construction businesses and suppliers have benefited from this project. 

“The new seawall provides coastal protection for this historic and picturesque settlement, from where many original Grand Bahamian families are descended.”

The Prime Minister acknowledged a number of key individuals, who have been instrumental in the fruition of the project, including Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for East End (the constituency in which Smith’s Point is located); Minister of Works, Hon. Desmond Bannister; Leader of the Opposition and former Minister of Public Works, Philip Brave Davis; former Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr. Michael Darville, along with Government officials in Grand Bahama and residents of Smith’s Point.

“I thank all of those involved in this project,” said Prime Minister Minnis. “I pray God’s blessings on all of you and on the residents of Smith’s Point and Grand Bahama.

“I am so pleased to be a part of this historic ceremony and it is my great honor to declare the Smith’s Point Seawall and adjacent infrastructure, officially open.” 

Release: BIS

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Header: Prime Minister of the Bahamas, the Most Honorable Dr. Hubert Minnis and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Peter Turnquest, are flanked by a number of government officials, dignitaries, government workers and contractors, as they unveiled the plaque on a part of the new seawall in Smith’s Point, during opening ceremonies for the wall on Friday, April 5, 2019. 

1st Insert: Prime Minister, the Most honorable Dr. Hubert A. Minnis was the keynote speaker during the official opening ceremonies for the Smith’s Point Seawall, on Friday, April 5, 2019.

2nd Insert: A number of government officials and dignatiries were on hand for the opening ceremonies of the Smith’s Point Seawall in Freeport, Grand Bahama on Friday, April 5, 2019. In the audience during the ceremony were Minister of Social Services, Hon. Frankie Campbell (second from left); Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources, Hon. Michael Pintard (fourth from left); Minister of State for Grand Bahama, Senator Kwasi Thompson (fifth from left); Opposition Leader, Philip Brave Davis (sixth from left); Parliamentary Secrtary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe and former Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr. Michael Darville (ninth from left).


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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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