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University of The Bahamas Heralds Legacy and Transformational Impact For Charter Day Celebrations

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Nassau, THE BAHAMAS University of The Bahamas (UB) is a beacon of hope that has transformational power, Acting President of UB Janyne Hodder asserted as she reflected on the institution’s almost 50-year-long existence.


On Friday, though UB celebrates its seventh charter anniversary,
the institution has existed for almost half a century, initially as the College of The Bahamas created through an act of parliament which amalgamated several institutions.

 

was a faculty member at COB upon its inception and eventually held the position of president for several years. Now, she is helping to guide UB to the goal of national and international accreditation. Affirmed by the Board of Trustees, this imperative is one on which the entire university community is focused. This particular era is significant, she acknowledged.

 

“I want the public to remember our history, the history that we share, and the role we play in national development,” said President Hodder. “I want the public to feel proud of us. I also want them to demand of us that we continue to stay closely aligned with the needs of employers, the needs of families, the needs of individuals; that we serve them, so that they keep our feet to the fire and we keep contributing and meeting the needs of the nation.”

 

The nation celebrated the historic transition to University of The Bahamas on 10th November 2016 with immense pride. The first charter day was the fulfilment of a long-held dream predicated upon the notion that higher education and a national university held the power to lift The Bahamas to new heights of excellence and shape national identity.

 

The institution’s legacy has consistently reflected a distinct commitment to responding to national needs and being a key facilitator of nation-building. With the university charter enshrined in the University of The Bahamas Act, 2016, came an increased focus on creating a competitive advantage for the nation and driving quality in academic programmes and services.

 

In a special charter day message, UB Board Chair Allyson MaynardGibson, KC conveyed the urgency of an intensive focus on accreditation.

 

As we work towards achieving national and international accreditation, we are enhancing our capacity to fulfill our nation-building mission, efficiently serve every member of academia, and cultivate the next generation of inspired leaders and trailblazers who will make the world mark the manner of our bearing,” Mrs. Maynard-Gibson noted.

 

With nearly five decades of continuous operation, our impact as a national university and a catalyst for progress is undeniable.

 

President Hodder emphasized that UB belongs to and deeply impacts everyone.

 

“The most important thing to remember is that it belongs to you,” she said. “Whether you’re a student thinking of coming to UB for undergraduate education, this is yours. You own it; come to us. If you’re a student who’s attending us right now, it’s yours. You own it; tell us what’s great, tell us what needs to be fixed. And if you’re alumni, you own us. We’re part of your life, we’re a part of your story, so come celebrate with us.

 

“We belong to The Bahamas, and we’re a specific community that transforms lives. You belong in this community and I think Charter Day is an opportunity to celebrate that.”

 

Over the years, the institution has achieved notable milestones; it transitioned from a two-year degree granting institution to one with an expended baccalaureate degree offering. Graduate degrees are steadily growing and a keen focus on internationalization includes study abroad and student exchange programmes with higher education institutions around the worldand a diverse multi-ethnic student population. UB also published its 29th research volume last month and scholarly research by faculty has been included in international peer-reviewed journals. UB alumni are at the forefront of their professions in the public and private sectors.

 

As a demonstration of the confidence that the public continues to have in the national university, UB announced that on its seventh charter day, legacy donor RBC Royal Bank of Canada,was scheduled to make a significant donation to support the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions. Graduates of this school not only account for the vast majority of practicing professionals in the country, but are competently serving in roles abroad. An increase in private giving has been one of the encouraging indicators of the institution’s growth.

 

Also on Friday, UB’s College of Liberal and Fine Arts was scheduled to host an award dinner to honour Bahamians who have made significant contributions to the canon of Bahamian literature – Patricia Glinton-Meicholas, Patrick Rahming, Susan Wallace and Ian Strachan.

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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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