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Bahamas Health Minister touts RMH Upgrades in Freeport; upgrades on schedule

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By Lededra Marche

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#Freeport, Grand Bahama, December 16, 2022 – Prep work is underway on the Rand Memorial Hospital grounds for the installation of two large hurricane-rated modular units which are expected to be erected shortly.

Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville making the revelation during the Annual Christmas visit of Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Cornelius A. Smith at Grand Bahama Health Services on December 9, 2022.

The two units will help to alleviate many of the challenges being faced at the Accident and Emergency Department.

“We have been listening, we have been watching social media. We have heard the cries of the residents of Grand Bahama and as we look at the entrance of the accident and Emergency — it has been a difficult time — in order to provide the essential services that have been disrupted as a result of the COVID protocols,” Dr. Darville said.

“I am so happy that we moved swiftly and we purchased these hurricane-resistant modules to bring relief to those who are in desperate need of emergency care and to be able to provide better quality service for the residents of Grand Bahama who truly deserve better.”

The units will facilitate and support the rehabilitative services presently being accommodated at the Sir Charles Hayward Library and house 18 additional beds for the Emergency Room in order to rectify the backlog that currently exists in that department.

As a result, Minister Darville said, the waiting area of the A&E and Urgent Care will be able to return to normal function to ensure that our patients and their families get the quality of care they truly deserve.

Dr. Darville further revealed that an appointment scheduling system was implemented at the Freeport Community Clinic in the IAT Building and at the Pierce Plaza location in early October has resulted in improved patient care in the delivery of outpatient-specialty services.

Additionally, the Non-communicable Diseases and General Practice Clinic remains operational, inclusive of walk-ins, however, the appointment systems is designed to improve the delivery of the specialty clinics at both facilities.

Construction work for the renovation of the morgue at the Rand Memorial Hospital is also on the way, Minister Darville added.

“This essential upgrade will allow for us to be efficient in providing the essential services and to conduct the necessary autopsies while improving the working environment for our staff and more particularly for the residents of Grand Bahama who have to come to our institution to view or to identify the remains of their loved ones,” he said.

“I’m excited because we are also expanding space at our corridor expansion where doctors on-call and switch board operators will have access to accommodation that is so badly needed at this facility.”

Dr. Darville noted that all of the projects mentioned are on schedule and the work is expected to be completed in early 2023.

He also commended the hospital management team for the reinstatement and utilization of the main lobby of the hospital to support the provision of waiting spaces and to provide access to the Out-Patient Pharmacy.

The hospital food service department is improving, he noted, while pointing out the addition of new chefs, which, he believes, will boost the morale of both the patients and staff while feasting on great tasting food.

 

Photo Caption: Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville, announces that preparation work is underway on the grounds of the Rand Memorial Hospital for two hurricane-rated modular units to be used to facilitate rehabilitative services and the Emergency Room.   (BIS Photo/Lisa Davis)

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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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