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BAHAMAS: The Bahamas Introduces its 11th Governor General

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#Nassau, June 29, 2019 – Bahamas – Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis in welcoming the country’s 11th Governor General extolled his virtues as a public servant, in the private sector, on the diplomatic stage and as a humanitarian.

The Hon. Cornelius Alvin Smith, 82, was officially sworn in as Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas during a ceremony in Rawson Square on Friday, June 28, 2019.

This came on the heels of a Farewell Salute to Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling as Governor General.

The occasion was abuzz with pomp and pageantry as senior officials, well-wishers and family members witnessed the changing of the guard and an ushering in of a new chapter in Bahamian history.

In his remarks, the Prime Minister pointed out the attributes of His Excellency and expressed confidence in his ability as Head of State.

“Given your long and distinguished public career, your diplomatic and community service and your love of country, it was my happy task to recommend to Her Majesty, Your Excellency’s appointment as Governor General,” the Prime Minister said.

He added: “We look forward to your tenure and the role you will play in fostering national unity and a greater commitment to community service. We are confident that Your Excellency will represent our country with distinction at home and abroad.”

As the representative of the Head of State, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Governor General serves as a symbol of national unity and plays an essential constitutional role.  “Today, therefore, in the spirit of love and unity, we celebrate our enduring democratic heritage and Your Excellency’s appointment by Her Majesty” as the eleventh Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Prime Minister said.

His Excellency was born at Snow Hill, Long Island, where he attended primary school at Glinton’s Public All Age-School. Over the many years he was an educator, customs revenue officer, served in The Cabinet and was regarded as a political strategist, having entered front line politics in the early 1970s and is a founding member of the Free National Movement.

“Your Excellency, your journey from Snow Hill, Long Island, to Mount Fitzwilliam mirrors our national journey, inclusive of the attainment of Majority Rule and Independence by a proud sovereign nation.

“Your education included training at the Bahamas Teacher’s Training College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami in the United States of America,” the Prime Minister said.

He added though, that the essential and noble work of government and politics are often reflexively criticized by some.  “Despite these criticisms, you passionately believe in the need for good men and women to serve in political and public life,” the Prime Minister said. “You appreciated that majority rule, independence, national development and the promotion of a just and equal society required the active and full participation of citizens on the frontlines of politics and in the halls of government.”

From 2007 to 2012, His Excellency served as Ambassador to the United States of America. He also served as the Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) and as Non-Resident Ambassador to Mexico, Malaysia and Columbia.  And in 2017, he was appointed as Non-Resident Ambassador to six Central American countries: Panama, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and, Nicaragua.

“Your Excellency, you have spoken often of your commitment to and the importance of volunteerism and community service in national development.

“You have demonstrated your commitment to community service for more than half a century,” the Prime Minister said.

By Lindsay Thompson

Photo Caption: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis.  

(BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)

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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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