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BAHAMAS: Education – ‘sharp cutlass’ to a brighter future says Minister Campbell
#Nassau, August 8, 2019 – Bahamas – Ensuring that the children of The Bahamas are provided with a solid, educational foundation is paramount for the Government of The Bahamas, Minister of Social Services and Urban Development the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell said.
Taking his cue from a sermon preached by Prophetess Shameka Morley, Senior Pastor of Anointed to Reign Kingdom Ministries, Minister Campbell said the government realizes that education is the “sharp cutlass” that is needed to clear a path towards a greater future for Bahamian children everywhere.
“What you are doing today, and what you have done in this community on so many other days, is helping to keep cutlasses sharp; you are helping these young persons by providing them with the relevant tools, with the requisite equipment and supplies heading into the new school year to ensure that they can chop through the weeds of ‘a lack of’ or whatever obstacles that may be in the way of being able to start the new school year off on a positive note.”
Minister Campbell was addressing students, parents and church members attending the second annual Anointed to Reign Kingdom Ministries Back-to-School Jamboree held on the Church’s grounds (Saturday, August 3). Minister Campbell applauded church officials for maintaining the partnership with the Ministry of Social Services and the community it serves. He was joined at the Jamboree by Mrs. Patricia Minnis, Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister.
“I remember attending a church service here once and saw the Senior Pastor (Prophetess Morley) ascend the pulpit with a cutlass in hand. I was trying to figure out what she was about to do, but quickly realized that she was using the cutlass as a form of symbolism, an allegory to the fact that in order to cut through the weeds, the bushes of the obstacles and challenges of we will face in life, you need a sharp cutlass.
“That symbolism was not lost on me and has stayed with me ever since and so when we think of some of the social ills that are facing us in The Bahamas, we know that one basic thing that is going to help cut through some of those challenges they face is ensuring they use their time in school wisely to get a good education that is being offered. Being able to get a quality education is like that symbolic cutlass. As a community, we need to ensure that our children get the best possible education that they can; as parents, we have to encourage our children to get the best possible education that they can, and you, as children, have to ensure that you take advantage of all of the opportunities to get a well-rounded education.”
Minister Campbell said Saturday’s Jamboree helped to provide the 200 students who received assistance with “no excuses” for showing up for the new school year, and that “The Ministry of Social Services and Urban Development is working towards ensuring that no person in The Bahamas falls through the cracks of not having; that no person in The Bahamas falls through the cracks of not being able to do the basic things and among those basic things, is being able to go to school and get an education.”
Minister Campbell said officials at the Ministry, and indeed the Government of The Bahamas, are looking for the kind of public/private partnerships than will drive the country ‘forward, upward and onward.’
“A partner is somebody who has similar thinking, and is working towards the same goals that you are working towards and with similar expected results or outcomes: It is an awesome pleasure for me to be here because we have found another partner in Anointed to Reign Kingdom Ministries.
“We are most grateful when institutions and entities such as the Church partner with us to ensure that our children get the love and attention they deserve and the tools and opportunities they need to become the best that they can, because the government cannot do it alone,” Minister Campbell said.
By Matt Maura
Release: BIS
Photo Captions:
Header: Ms. Shanrese Bain of Anointed to Reign Kingdom Ministries presents Mrs. Patricia Minnis, Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, with a bouquet of flowers at the conclusion of Saturday’s opening ceremony. Mrs. Minnis applauded church officials for the kindness shown to the 200 students who received back-to-school supplies and urged the students to take make full use of the opportunities to get a good education. Also pictured (from left) are: Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell, and Prophetess Shameka Morley, Senior Pastor, Anointed to Reign Kingdom Ministries.
Insert: Minister of Social Services and Urban Development, the Hon. Frankie A. Campbell gets in on the face painting activities during the second annual Anointed to Reign Kingdom Ministries Back-to-School Jamboree held Saturday (August 3) on the church’s grounds, Golden Isles Road. The Jamboree catered to 200 students.
(BIS Photo/Matt Maura)
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.
