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RBDF Maritime Surveillance System Handover Ceremony

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#TheBahamas, October 30, 2021 – An increase in operational efficiency against illegal activity has already been acknowledged, thanks to the use of the Defence Force’s new Maritime Surveillance System, which was commissioned during an official ceremony, on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Coral Harbour Base.

The objective of the Maritime Surveillance System is to increase Maritime Domain Awareness in adequately covering the Bahamas. This recent achievement was hosted by the Defence Force and attended by senior government officials from both The Bahamas and the United States. Officials from The Bahamas who offered remarks included the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Honourable Philip Davis QC, and the Minister of National Security, the Honourable Wayne Munroe QC.

Also offering remarks were officials from the US who included the Charge d’Affaires for the US Embassy in the Bahamas, Ms. Usha Pitts, and General Glen VanHerck, Commander of the United States North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and Northern Command (NORTHCOM).

Permanent Secretary (Acting) for the Ministry of National Security, Mrs. Cheryl Darville, and the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond E. King, and his Executive Team were also in attendance.

In his remarks, Prime Minister Davis thanked the US government on behalf of the Bahamian people for their continued partnership and assistance with regional security, expressing how invaluable the use of the new system would be in our constant fight against illegal activity.

The establishment of this new Maritime Surveillance System is aimed at enhanced Maritime Domain Awareness, maximizing the Defence Force’s capabilities to detect, deter, and detain or defend against transnational criminal organizations and was the result of a strong working relationship which exists between both nations and continues to be fruitful in its efforts to provide more effective maritime security.

This radar complements the existing equipment, commissioned during 2019 in Inagua. Its coverage and the support from the USCG Aerial reconnaissance, combined with RBDF maritime patrols, ensure that illicit perpetrators have a lower chance of achieving their malicious objectives. Other approved satellites will be received over the next couple of years in locations throughout the Bahamas including Ragged Island, Eleuthera, Exuma, and Andros. This development aligns with the Commander Defence Force’s strategic objective to build on and decentralize the Force’s operations. The Force remains committed to Guarding Our Heritage.

 

Header: General Glen VanHerck, Commander of the United States North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and Northern Command (NORTHCOM), officially cutting the ribbon during the commissioning ceremony for the Defence Force’s new Maritime Surveillance System, on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at HMBS Coral Harbour. Also shown are Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Honourable Philip Davis QC, the Minister of National Security, the Honourable Wayne Munroe QC, Charge d’Affaires for the US Embassy in the Bahamas, Ms. Usha Pitts, and the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond E. King. (RBDF Photo by Able Seaman Fredrick Russell)

 

1st insert: Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Honourable Philip Davis QC, unveiling a plaque to commemorate the commission ceremony for the Long-Range Coastal Radar on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at HMBS Coral Harbour. Also shown are General Glen VanHerck, Commander of the United States North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) and Northern Command (NORTHCOM); the Minister of National Security, the Honourable Wayne Munroe QC; Charge d’Affaires for the US Embassy in the Bahamas, Ms. Usha Pitts; and the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Dr. Raymond E. King. (RBDF Photo by Able Seaman Fredrick Russell)

 

2nd insert: The Long-Range Coastal Radar on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at HMBS Coral Harbour. (RBDF Photo by Able Seaman Michael Turner II)

 

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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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