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Leading Ladies Celebrate International Women’s Day with BDB
Nassau Bahamas, 6 March 2024- A good governance guru, pageant queen, and financial expert joined the Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) in celebration of International Women’s Day this week. Under the theme, Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress, A. Cecile Watson, Caline Newton and Chantel O’Brian delved into the importance of investing in yourself, confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome in the workplace, and financial independence respectively.
The Bahamas Development Bank’s Managing Director, Nicholas Higgs, said, “Here at the Bahamas Development Bank, we know well that investing in women is both the right and smart thing to do for the workplace, an employee’s personal growth, and the world at large. As employees immerse themselves in presentations by leading ladies, we know that they are not just gaining tools for personal growth, they are helping lay the building blocks essential for a more equitable and prosperous society.”
Good governance is foundational to the Bahamas Development Bank’s mission of driving sustainable development. It ensures that the bank operates with transparency, accountability, and a deep commitment to ethical practices. A. Cecile Watson is a Development Bank of Jamaica director and all-around professional adept at good governance, best practices, and engineering solutions to treat business performance challenges and opportunities. Soon-to-launch is her signature offer, The Foundations of Good Governance Bootcamp, which targets new and established directors, c-suite leaders, and corporate secretaries who want to uplevel in corporate governance so they can be at their best in the boardroom.
During her presentation, Cecile underscored the importance of a woman knowing her place, holding her place, and keeping her place. She used personal experiences as a tool to reinforce the value women bring to both the workplace, country, and wider world. Cecile also gave tips and key qualities for success.
The final topic, financial independence, echoed the need for courage, resilience, and a willingness to break through the barriers that have historically held women back. Financial coach Caline Newton highlighted that financial independence is not just about having the resources to make choices, but also having the confidence to make those choices wisely and intentionally. Her BDB presentation gave a sneak peek into her brand, Live Life Free, which has empowered women and children nationally and globally to embrace their wealth, design their financial destiny, and establish a lasting financial legacy.
Miss Bahamas Universe 2021 and owner of P.S. O’Brian, Chantel O’Brian, also engaged BDB women based in both New Providence and Grand Bahama. Her lively presentation encouraged participants to enter rooms with confidence, dress for success, be intentional about the company they keep, and work toward the person they wish to be. These and other principles are featured in her free, game changing eBook, Activate Your Aura. It is packed with practical insights, empowers women leaders to exude confidence and build genuine connections.
The bank’s internal International Women’s Day activity precedes an external activity hosted in partnership with the Department of Gender Affairs and an exciting announcement regarding financing for women.
Nicholas Higgs added, “As we look to this Friday’s announcement and to the future, let us remember that the journey towards gender equality is a shared responsibility. It requires the collective effort of men and women alike. It requires a pledge to support one another, to lift each other up, and to work tirelessly towards a world where every woman has the opportunity to achieve her fullest potential.”
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.
