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BAHAMAS:  Prime Minister Minnis Reaffirms the Government’s Commitment to Securing the Country’s Borders

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#Nassau, November 30, 2018 – Bahamas – Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Hubert A. Minnis reaffirmed his Government’s commitment to securing the country’s vast open borders from illicit activities during the traditional military Commissioning Ceremony of Her Majesty’s Bahamian Ship (HMBS) Madeira held at the HMBS Coral Harbour on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

The vessel and the rest of the fleet were procured through the Government’s 2014, $232 million Sandy Bottom Project. It is one of four 30-metre Dames 3007 Stan Patrol Craft.

Prime Minister Minnis underscored the importance of the role played by the Defence Force and its fleet in the protection of the country’s vast archipelago which extends southwest from Southern Florida to northern Cuba over 100,000 square miles of water.

Already, the HMBS Madeira’s captain and crew can boast of defending the sovereignty of the country, which was acquired to combat human smuggling and trafficking, narcotics and arms smuggling as well as poaching, search and rescue and other maritime security duties within the maritime domain of The Bahamas.

Madeira is a type of mahogany that grows throughout the Northern West Indies and is said to be first used by the Arawak Indians who were early settlers of The Bahamas.

Governor General Her Excellency the Most Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling and the Minister of National Security, the Hon. Marvin Dames also participated in the ceremony.

The Defence Force recently completed the first phase of its decentralization program, with the acquisition of patrol craft under the Sandy Bottom Project.

The Prime Minister said, “The implementation of the second and third phases of the Force’s decentralization program, which are currently underway, is designed to create a multi-layered security strategy.”

The Defence Force has grown from a membership of 200 at its inception in 1980, to approximately 1500 men and women today.

“On behalf of a grateful nation, I thank the officers and members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force, who have given a lifetime of service in the defence of our Bahamaland,” he said.

In addition, the Prime Minister thanked the marines who have given their lives in the service of country. He recalled that in 1980, four young marines gave the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the country’s territorial sovereignty soon after the formation of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force.

According to the Prime Minister, the maritime fleet of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force plays an essential role in defence of the nation’s borders, and its far-flung archipelago.

He also pointed out that while many cities in the Caribbean and the world are coastal, the entire Bahamas is a coastal zone.

“Those who serve in this uniformed branch have also provided disaster relief at home and abroad, including in Dominica, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria.”

“My Government is committed to securing the vast, porous borders of The Bahamas through the implementation of the Force’s comprehensive maritime security program in conjunction with other law enforcement agencies.”

With “gratitude and tremendous pride”, the Prime Minister congratulated Commanding Officer, Senior Lieutenant William Sturrup of HMBS Madeira and his officers on their accomplishments to date.

 

By: Lindsay Thompson

Release: BIS

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Header: Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Hubert A. Minnis chats with Commanding Officer, Sr. Lt. William Sturrup of Her Majesty’s Bahamian Ship (HMBS) Madeira following the Commissioning Ceremony held at the HMBS Coral Harbour on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

Insert: Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon Hubert A. Minnis poses with Commanding Officer, Sr. Lt William Sturrup and officers of Her Majesty’s Bahamian Ship (HMBS) Madeira following the Commissioning Ceremony held at the HMBS Coral Harbour on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

 

(BIS Photos/Yontalay Bowe)

 

 

 

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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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