Bahamas News
Caribbean Wines & Spirits Raises $7,200 for National Art Gallery with Immersive Art and Dining Experience
Nassau, BAHAMAS — Caribbean Wines & Spirits (CWS) hosted an intimate and immersive dining experience with the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas (NAGB) to mark the opening of NELEVEN: Into the Void, the 11th National Exhibition featuring of 23 Bahamian artists.
The evening was the perfect blend of culinary finesse and art. Throughout different stages of the experience, guests enjoyed the finest
champagnes, wines and cognacs provided by CWS.
Keeping true to its philanthropic pillar, CWS sold all tickets and raised $7,200 for the NAGB.
Waylon McHardy, General Manager for Caribbean Wines & Spirits spoke to what prompted CWS to host, “A Night at the Museum.”
“As a 100% Bahamian owned company which is focused on the advancement of culture, we felt it was important to contribute towards the growth of Bahamians in the orange economy.” McHardy said.
Maelynn Ford, Director of the NAGB expressed her gratitude in receiving such a generous donation from CWS.
“I am so pleased that Caribbean Wines & Spirits saw the opening of this National Exhibition, not only as an opportunity to showcase their phenomenal wine selection, but also to donate to the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas. We look forward to deepening this partnership.”
she said. 60 philanthropists were welcomed to the museum with glasses of Bleu Brut and Brut Rosé from CWS’ Besserat de Bellefon champagne line along with various hors d’oeuvres. For an hour they had exclusive access to view NELEVEN: Into the Void, which was unveiled to the public only days before.
DeCarlo McPhee, Sales Advisor for CWS shared why Besserat de Bellefon champagne and rosé were the perfect sips to start the evening.
“For an evening such as this there is no better way to greet our guests than with champagne from the “Maison” Besserat de Bellefon. Founded in 1843 this champagne house is known for its elegance and finesse. It has fine bubbles that are pleasing to the sight and palate making a great start to a beautiful night.” he said.
Following their gallery exploration, guests were invited into the ballroom which held various art pieces, one being from artist Jonnique
Beadle. Before dinner, host Nicholas Mitchell gave a warm welcome and an overview of dinner, officially starting the culinary portion of the night. Patrons indulged in a delicious six course Italian tasting menu fused with many Bahamian delights prepared by Chef Alexandra Maillis-Lynch.
Dishes such as the: thyme and goat pepper braised Bahamian octopus, with roasted bone marrow on squid ink risotto, and the seared fish, with creamy coconut sauce, on fried breadfruit bruschetta offered an explosion of flavor.
Guests enjoyed a curated selection of exceptional Italian wines from CWS’ extensive collection. The wines—Villa Matilde Greco di Tufo, Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo, Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto, Michele Chiarlo Barbaresco, Michele Chiarlo Barolo, and Fonseca 10-Year—
were carefully curated to complement each course, creating a complete gastronomic experience. At the dinner’s midpoint Beadle spoke to the audience about her straw mannequins ‘Straw Doll Series: Sentinel and Nexus Nostalgia’ along with the exhibit’s Co-curator, Letitia Pratt.
Artist Jordanna Kelly was also in attendance. Her piece titled ‘95%’ which she co-created with fellow artist Jenna Chaplin is partially sponsored by Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), CWS’ sister company.
After the final course, guests were escorted outside to the gallery’s lawn which was transformed into a tropical lounge for the final treat of the night – cognac and cigars. Guests got exclusive access to CWS’ newest product ABK6, the finest French cognac in The Bahamas. The cognac was perfectly accompanied by hand rolled cigars from Graycliff.
“In our desire to give our guests the ultimate dining experience we chose to give them a taste from our ABK6 line, an exquisite French single estate cognac. We featured the VSOP, XO Renaissance and the Honey Cognac Liqueur, all of which were thoroughly enjoyed.” McPhee revealed.
Guests left the evening transformed by the incredible blend of culinary and artistic flair. CWS is proud to have hosted such a successful event in support of programming at the NAGB.
To learn more about the latest products, sampling schedules and upcoming events, visit Caribbean Wines & Spirits’ website at www.cwsbahamas.com.
PHOTO CAPTIONS:
1st insert: Guests seen engaging in stimulating conversation at the start of the dinner. Photo credit: Travis Bastian
2nd insert: Jordanna Kelly adorns a bright smile in her piece titled ‘95%’ which is partially sponsored by Coca-Cola. Photo credit: Travis Bastian
3rd insert: A big smile along with the various cognacs CWS offers from the ABK6 line. Photo credit: Travis Bastian
4th insert: Bubbles Galore: CWS Team members standing at their champagne stations, one being a lush champagne wall to greet guests. Photo credit: Travis Bastian
5th insert: An up-close shot of Chef Alexandra’s seared fish, with a creamy coconut sauce, on fried breadfruit bruschetta. Photo credit: Travis Bastian
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.
Bahamas News
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.
