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Grand Bahamians will be chosen first to fill upcoming job openings

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#GrandBahama, June 14, 2018 – Bahamas – Up to 60 jobs will be on the market in the industrial sector and Grand Bahamians have first option, said Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson.

During a press conference on Monday, June 11, Minister Thompson was pleased to announce that Quality Services Limited will host a job fair on Saturday, June 16 from 9 am to 1 pm, when pipe-fitters, welders (carbon and stainless steel), industrial electricians, instrumentation technicians, safety officers, helpers and quality control technicians all have the opportunity to be hired for the expansion project of PharmaChem.

“Today we see steps forward in our industrial sector which has continued to remain strong despite the challenges in our economy.

“Recently the Prime Minister,” said Minister Thompson, “toured the 180 million expansion project at PharmaChem.  This project will now proceed into its next phase. It should be noted that PharmaChem is the only Pharmaceutical Company in the Bahamas offering these kinds of services. The continuation of this investment shows the confidence this company has in the future of Grand Bahama and in the local talent that are already employed. We are very pleased that in this very specialized field Bahamian contracts are receiving a significant portion of work in this expansion project and will be spending this money in Grand Bahama and hiring Grand Bahamians.”

He added, “We believe that QSL will have no difficulties in filling these positions with Grand Bahamians. In addition we are also pleased that Quality Services Ltd has agreed to host a job fair on the 16th June in Grand Bahama to allow for the widest participation as possible. We invite all Grand Bahamians to take advantage of this opportunity along with other opportunities that are and will become available in the near future.”

Representing Quality Services Limited was Barry Malcolm who noted that Quality Services has been appointed General Contractor for portions of the expansion project at PharmaChem and to fill the job vacancies, there will be the job fair on Saturday.  Those interested in jobs should arrive with the proper documentation and certifications as they will be interviewed and if they are qualified, will be asked to be further interviewed.

Minister Thompson further noted that the economy is moving in a positive direction with the addition of the second Bahamas Paradise Cruise vessel the Grand Classica and the additional airlift from the Vacation express.

“We have already seen improvement for taxi drivers at the Harbour and the airport. We see interest by Bahamians in investing and reinvesting in Grand Bahama with examples of FowlCo logistics, reopening of Goombayland Park, expansion of Omni Financial and Bahamas Development Bank projects opening up businesses. In our Tech Hub initiative we have seen the introduction of the GIBC company that has already offered employment to 25 persons and intend to hire another 25. We see major investments progressing like Grand Palm Beach Acquisitions restarting the former Ginn project who recently held a town meeting in West End to unveil their plans. They intend to begin work and hire persons immediately after the Heads of Agreement is completed. This work includes the completion of infrastructure, building of the gatehouse, work on the marina and golf course, and ultimately construct a hotel all within the first 14 months. And we continue to make progress on the Grand Lucayan deal.”

 

By: Robyn Adderley (BIS)

Photo Caption: Some 60 jobs will be opened to Grand Bahamians for the expansion project of PharmaChem, as a result of Quality Services Limited receiving portions of the contract for the expansion work. The job fair will be held on Saturday, June 16 from 9 am to 1 pm and those interested are asked to bring the relevant paperwork, including Bahamian issued identification. Shown from left are: Omar Isaacs, Investment Officer, OPM; Shamine Johnson, Investment Officer, OPM; Olivia Blatch, attorney, Investment Unit, OPM; Harcourt Brown, Permanent Secretary, OPM; Minister of State for Grand Bahama in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson; Barry Malcolm, consultant, Quality Services Ltd.; and Oliva Blatch, Human Resources, Quality Services Ltd.

(BIS Photo/Andrew Miller)

 

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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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