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BAHAMAS: Eleven Bahamians Receive Chinese Government Scholarships

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#Nassau, August 24, 2018 – Bahamas – Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jack Thompson said, on August 22, 2018, that the 11 Bahamian students receiving scholarships from the Government of the People’s Republic of China for study in that country will pursue various programmes of study, from the Bachelors to the Doctoral levels.

“These students all are a shining example of high aspirations,” Mr. Thompson said, during the Ambassador Meeting and Reception held in their honour at the Chinese Embassy, on East Shirley Street.  “I commend them, and their parents, guardians and others who have helped them in their quest for higher education.”

Among those present for the ceremony included Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China His Excellency Huang Qinguo and other Embassy Officials; Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Director General Sharon Brennen-Haylock; First Assistant Secretary and Head of the Honorary Consul Unit and Technical Assistance Division Meryl Deveaux, and other MFA staff; Deputy Permanent Secretary Bridgette Hepburn and Assistant Secretary Sophia Ingraham of the Ministry of Public Service; Acting Under Secretary, Human Resources and Examination & Assessment Division of the Ministry of Education Serethea Clarke; and parents and guardians.

After bringing greetings and best wishes on behalf of Minister the Hon. Darren Henfield, who was off island at that time, Mr. Thompson noted that The Bahamas and China have enjoyed Diplomatic Relations since May 1997.  Since then, he added, the Government of China has graciously awarded Scholarships to a multitude of Bahamian students.

“The awarding of these scholarships, yet again, demonstrates that the bond between The Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the People’s Republic of China continues to be strengthened and fortified,” Mr. Thompson said.

He pointed out that, like previous award recipients, the recipients of this cycle will undertake studies in a range of disciplines from Accounting to Communication, Economics, international business management, finance, and marketing,

“In the process, they will also obtain a keen appreciation understanding of the culture, language and people of China,” Mr. Thompson said.

To the awardees, Mr. Thompson said that he was “truly delighted” that they had been afforded “this grand opportunity”.

“It is an opportunity not only to receive a tertiary education, but to be Ambassadors for The Bahamas while you are in China,” he said. “I encourage you to use that opportunity to share with the people of China the richness of our heritage, traditions and culture.

He went further to remind them the awardees that they were amongst the generation who would soon succeed to leadership positions in The Bahamas. He also challenged them take full advantage of the opportunity to learn all they could and strive “for excellence in all your endeavours.”

“Upon completion of your studies, you will not doubt play pivotal roles in the continuous development of beloved Bahamaland,” Mr. Thompson said.

He assured the awardees that the Ambassador and staff of The Bahamas Embassy in Beijing stand ready and willing to receive and assist them as they join their fellow Bahamians, who were currently studying in China.

“On behalf of the Government and people of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, I wish to express our sincerest gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of China for the technical assistance and cooperation that has been kindly extended to our nation over the past 21 years,” Mr. Thompson said. “Finally, I congratulate you, the scholarship recipients and your parents, and I wish you every success in your studies.”

 

By Eric Rose

Release: BIS

Pictured is Mr. Thompson addressing the students as the Ambassador looks on.

(BIS Photos/Eric Rose)

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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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