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Bahamas Defence Force Rangers complete Rangers Leadership Summer Camp

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#Nassau, August 7, 2018 – Bahamas – A group of young cadets from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force Rangers programme are better prepared for the challenges ahead after they successfully completed the 3rd Annual Rangers Leadership Summer Camp.

Conducted at St. George’s High School in Grand Bahama, the Summer Program was broken down into six Personal Development Courses, namely: Ranger’s Advance Officers Training Course, Ranger’s Officers Training Course, the Governor General Youth Award (GGYA) Expedition Qualifying Hike, and Introduction to Photojournalism, Scuba Diving Certification, and the Defence Force Marine Candidate Familiarization Course.

In attendance at the closing ceremony were Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security, Mr. Eugene Poitier, who brought remarks; Mr. Ivan butler, District Superintendent for the Eastern District of Grand Bahama; Mr. Keith Barr Principal of the school and Commander Chapell Whyms, Executive Officer of the Defence Force’s Northern Command.

“I admonish all of you Ranger Cadets not to let the spark that was ignited during this leadership training be extinguished. Instead, turn that spark into a flame”, said Mr. Poitier. “Maintain your passion for leadership and the quest to excel and achieve. That desire will take you wherever you want to go. Aspire for leadership roles in your schools, churches and other youth programs where you subscribe”.

The 3-week Leadership camp was conducted by the Defence Force Rangers Department, with auxiliary personnel from other departments including the Medical Center, Public Relations, and Commando Squadron, with the assistance of Grand Bahama Scuba Dive Instructors Fred and Malinda Riger.

The students participated in numerous exciting activities throughout the summer program, which included tour visits to various media outlets on the island, several historic and national parks and other places of interest.

During the ceremony, several Rangers received special awards for their outstanding achievements during the program. They included:

Rangers Officer Candidate Course

Best Male Recruit – Sanchez Albury

Best Female Recruit – Tanaj Mckay

 

Rangers Advance Officer Candidate Course

Most Outstanding Cadet – Lieutenant Dikembe Wilkinson

 

Rangers Photojournalism Course

Most Outstanding Cadet – Raven Davis

 

Rangers Dive Course

Most Outstanding – Nathan McIntosh

 

RBDF Familiarization Program

Most Outstanding Cadet – Kyle Strachan

 

Commander Defence Force, Commodore Tellis Bethel commended Lieutenant Delvonne Duncombe, Ranger Director, the Rangers Staff and all other individuals who participated during the program.  He also expressed the Defence Force’s appreciation for the support of corporate sponsors which included Cable Bahamas, Bahamas Food Services, Broadcasting Corporation of The Bahamas, Bahama Pure, The Freeport News, and the Rotaract Club of Freeport, and the Principal and staff of the school.

 

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Header: The group of RBDF Rangers who attended the 3rd Annual Rangers Leadership Summer Camp in Grand Bahama.

First Insert: Rangers Cadet Raven Davis receiving her award for her outstanding work in the Photojournalism Course.  Photo shows from left: Lieutenant Delvonne Duncombe, Ranger Director; Ms. Sherry Wood, Open Water Diver and volunteer; Cadet Raven Davis; Mr. Eugene Poitier, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security; and Commander Chapell Whyms, Executive Officer of the Defence Force’s Northern Command.

Second Insert: Rangers Lieutenant Dikembe Wilkinson receiving his award for most outstanding Ranger in the Advance Officer Candidate Course. Photo shows from left: Lieutenant Delvonne Duncombe, Ranger Director; Ms. Sherry Wood, Open Water Diver and volunteer; Rangers Lieutenant Dikembe Wilkinson; Mr. Eugene Poitier, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security; and Commander Chapell Whyms, Executive Officer of the Defence Force’s Northern Command.

Third Insert: Cadet Kyle Strachan receiving his award for Most Outstanding Cadet in the RBDF Familiarization Program. Photo shows from left: Lieutenant Delvonne Duncombe, Ranger Director; Ms. Sherry Wood, Open Water Diver and volunteer; Cadet Kyle Strachan; Mr. Eugene Poitier, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security; and Commander Chapell Whyms, Executive Officer of the Defence Force’s Northern Command.

(RBDF Photos by Marine Seaman Michael Turner)

(For further information please contact the RBDF Public Relations Department or visit our website: www.rbdf.gov.bs, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and view our Youtube channel)

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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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