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Top-producer Timothy Smith Moves Up to Partner, Better Homes & Gardens MCR Bahamas

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PRESS RELEASE (February 15, 2021) – For top-producing estate agent Timothy Smith, 2021 is off to a promising start – the real estate pro with industry honours, an entrepreneurial spirit and a social media following that numbers in the thousands is taking on a new role as partner in Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR Bahamas Group.

Smith joins founding partner, real estate guru Mario Carey, and Tim Rodland, Managing Partner. 

Rodland announced Smith’s appointment today.

“We are happy to bring on Timothy Smith as a partner,” he said. “He has demonstrated a level of dedication and professionalism that embodies the core values of the company and has proven to be a valuable asset to our team.”

At 27, Smith has acquired more than $40 million in listings and earned top honours three times since he joined Mario Carey Realty as the firm was transitioning to Better Homes and Gardens in 2016.

In 2017 Smith was rookie of the year. In 2019 and 2020, he was top producer and last year snagged one of the country’s most desirable listings, the $23 million Gun Point, Eleuthera estate with a history of royal connections.     

Better Homes and Gardens MCR Group founder Mario Carey echoed Rodland’s sentiments about the high achiever.  

“Timothy Smith’s hard work, his 24/7 availability and his social marketing skills are beyond impressive,” said Carey. “His work ethic and his personality have already earned him respect from the real estate community at large as well as from his colleagues here at Better Homes and Gardens.”

According to Smith, letting clients know you are always available is essential.

“Real estate is not a 9-5 job. It’s a calling,” said Smith, who believes that “calling” means answering questions and resolving concerns regardless of the day or hour. “Real estate is not about property. It’s about relationships. It’s not one and done; it’s ongoing building of trust, looking for the best deals for clients. You have to keep up with the trends. You can’t get comfortable and rest on what you did yesterday.”

Smith’s mastery of today’s marketing media has garnered thousands who follow not just his   new listings, but images and comments on news, sports, social and environmental scenes. His Instagram following continuously grows, a tribute to the quality of content he develops. Smith admits he spends ‘countless hours’ every week studying trends and marketing strategies. He is glued to YouTube to learn what the top real estate professionals around the world are doing.

If real estate comes naturally for the man who descends from a prominent real estate family, so does entrepreneurship. He and three partners have more than quadrupled E-Z Haul, the self-drive truck rental business they started in 2016. Success in one field complements the other. “Both take hard work and perseverance,” he believes.   

Carey, an industry legend who has handled more than $2.7 billion in transactions, says the addition of the right partners strengthens the firm.

“Choosing and nurturing the right kind of leadership for real estate is not just about securing a future for a particular firm. It is important for The Bahamas to maintain The Bahamas reputation for excellence and integrity in real estate transactions both locally and globally,” Carey said.  

“Industry leaders like Timothy Smith are the future of real estate in The Bahamas.”  

Smith continues to credit Carey for his mentorship.

“Mario took me under his wing and I don’t think I ever could have achieved what I have had it not been for that one-on-one experience with a trend-setter and legend in the industry,” said Smith. “I am honoured to step into the role of partner.”

Photo Caption:Timothy Smith, centre, moves up to partner at Better Homes and Gardens MCR Bahamas Group. He is flanked by firm founder and real estate guru Mario Carey, left, and managing partner, Tim Rodland, right. Smith was the firm’s top producer and top overall agent in 2020.  

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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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