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BAHAMAS: PM says church and state must work together to curb social ills
#Nassau, November 20, 2018 – Bahamas – Celebrating with his brother, Bishop Christopher Minnis, his 13th Pastoral Anniversary at Greater Bethel Cathedral, Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Hubert A. Minnis called on 
church and state to work together to curb the social ills plaguing the country.
The special mid-afternoon service was held Sunday, November 18, 2018 under the theme, “For the Earnest Expectation Anticipates a Magnificent Manifestation.” The sermon was delivered by Pastor Dwayne Fudge, Senior Pastor of the St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church, North Miami Beach, Florida.
Prime Minister Minnis congratulated Bishop Minnis on the achievement, after having stepped in following the passing of Bishop David Dawkins in November 2005.
And, he urged Bishop Minnis to continue to remain relevant in his teachings and incorporating technology, especially at the Sunday school level.
“While your message will never change, you must continue to review your methodologies,” the Prime Minister said. “Your message must be delivered in a way to keep the young people in the Church. Today’s messaging requires innovation and creativity.
According to the Prime Minister, a good church leader must be Christ-like in all his ways and possess excellent leadership qualities. He pointed out some of the qualities include integrity, honesty, capacity to love, compassion, respect for human dignity and a good reputation.
The Prime Minister also reflected upon the scripture, Romans chapter 10 vs. 14, which states: “How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent?”
He said although not everyone can be a good Pastor that “Yours Bishop Minnis is a calling. Yours is a vocation.”
In this vein, the Prime Minister reflected upon the reason why he entered politics; to help people, to lift people up.
Hence, the Over-the-Hill Community Development Partnership Initiative came about — to improve the quality of life for residents of that area.
The three key objectives being ensuring a safer community, cleaner community and encouraging inclusive economic and social empowerment, through community development.
“In my government’s bold initiatives program, we introduced electronic tablets to pre-school students at Willard Patton School,” the Prime Minister said. “We are in public life to make a difference. We are duty bound to demonstrate love, not only in words, but in our deeds.”
The Prime Minister then called on State and Church to work together in the crusade to eradicate poverty and to address the social ills, which beset the communities.
“As we work together to build a stronger Bahamas, it is important that the Church remain relevant,” he said. “I am of the view that the Church and the State must work together to eradicate poverty and improve the quality of life for our Bahamians.”
The Prime Minister commended Bishop Minnis and his wife Melony and their children in ministry — Christopher Minnis, Jr., who serves as Youth Minister; Shanika Minnis who heads the Media Department; and Myra Minnis — Minister of Music for the work they are doing in the church and the community at large.
By Lindsay Thompson
Release: BIS
Photo Captions:
(PM – Remarks at Greater Bethel Cathedral)
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Hubert A. Minnis brings remarks at the 13th Pastoral Anniversary Service of his brother, Bishop Christopher Minnis at Greater Bethel Cathedral, on Sunday, November 18, 2018. (BIS Photo/Yontalay Bowe)
(Congregation)
Congregation at the Pastoral Anniversary service. (BIS Photo/Yontalay Bowe)
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.
