Bahamas News
BAHAMAS: Government signs contract that will give Crooked Island settlements potable water for first time
Crooked Island, June 20, 2019 – Bahamas – Residents of Crooked Island clapped their hands gleefully and burst forth exclamations of praise during the contract signing ceremony to supply potable water for the first time in several settlements on this remote island.
Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) Executive Chairman and MP for Long Island, Adrian Gibson led a small delegation to this southern island Tuesday, June 18, 2019 and signed a contract totaling $1,911,650.46 with Peter Andrews, Chairman, Bahamas Hot Mix (BHM) at Ezekiel Thompson Hall in Cabbage Hill.
The delegation included Miriam Emmanuel, MP for MICAL and Chairman, Education Loan Authority; Elwood Donaldson, General Manager, WSC; Robert Deal, Deputy General Manager; Cyprian Gibson, Assistant General Manager, WSC; Bennett Minnis, WSC board member; Karl McIntosh, N.O Whyte and Associates Ltd.; other representatives of WSC and BHM. Leonard Dames Jr., Administrator; Local Government practitioners including David Daxon, Chief Councilor, leaders of religious organizations and other residents of the island attended the ceremony.
The project is a part of the $28.33 million loan from the Caribbean Development Bank and $13.3 million in counterpart funding from the Bahamas Government, and is expected to supply water to the Pond Road, Timothy Thompson Settlement, Church Grove Settlement and Colonel Hill Settlement. It covers approximately 18,850 feet of 4-inch PVC pipe, approximately 5,800 feet of 2-inch PVC pipe and 83 water service connections. The work is expected to be completed in approximately 8 months.
Local residents of Crooked Island are expected to be employed on the project that also offers opportunities for females to work as required by CDB terms.
Mr. Andrews said skilled operators are needed but the majority of hires will be trained on the job.
The program comprises two projects in New Providence and projects on six Family Islands including Crooked Island.
In his remarks, WSC Chairman, expressed excitement as the government provides a potable water distribution to Crooked Island.
“We recognize that all of Crooked Island will not benefit from this initial project but this government is committed to providing the entire island with a potable water system; so we intend to expand the system as far and as fast as the budget will allow,” said Mr. Gibson.
He responded to some of the concerns expressed by Mr. Daxon, on behalf of the residents, in his welcome.
“I understand his passion,” said Mr. Gibson. “I feel the same way about my island. The corporation will also be purchasing a Reverse Osmosis plant to address your concerns because of water production.
“Limited budgets can only do some things at a time. Start at one point and over time you build on that until you get to where you want to be. I agree, access to potable water is a universal right. All of these islands should have potable water. It is unfortunate that it happened. We’re doing our best to address it. He who feels it knows it.”
Mr. Gibson remarked that because The Bahamas is located in a hurricane zone the proposed water systems have been designed so that they are robust to climate variability and climate change. He said engineers have identified potential climate change impacts along with the appropriate adaptation measures.
He explained that pipelines along roadways which are adjacent to the sea will be laid at a depth of 4 feet, rather than the standard 3 feet and will be installed on the opposite side of the roadway from where the sea is.
Studies have been carried out to identify areas that would be under water if Crooked Island is impacted by a storm of high intensity.
Mr. Gibson expressed thanks to the Hon. Desmond Bannister, Minister of Public Works; and to the Most Hon. Prime Minister Hubert Minnis for their support. He also acknowledged the following: the CDB, Julius Bonaby and the staff of the Family Island Department of WSC in Crooked Island; engineers in the Project Management Unit; and N.O. Whyte and Associates for their technical assistance and project management.
He assured residents in the Family Islands that the government will do everything in its power to ensure a safe and reliable water supply to residents.
“This government is keenly aware of the needs in the various Family Islands and we are currently formulating plans to address them,” he said.
By Kathryn Campbell
Release: BIS
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Adrian Gibson, Executive Chairman, Water and Sewerage Corporation and MP for Long Island speaks at a Contract Signing ceremony in Crooked Island, June 18, 2019. (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)
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Adrian Gibson, Executive Chairman, Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) and MP for Long Island signs the contract as Peter Andrews, Chairman, Bahamas Hot Mix (BHM), looks on, June 18, 2019. Also shown is Elwood Donaldson, General Manager, WSC and Paul Huckle, Commercial Manager, BHM. (BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)
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Adrian Gibson, WSC Executive Chairman and MP for Long Island, is shown holding contract with Peter Andrews, Chairman, BHM. Also shown from left in the first row: Miriam Emmanuel, MP for MICAL and Chairman, Education Loan Authority; Elwood Donaldson, General Manager, WSC. From left in back row: Cyprian Gibson, Assistant General Manager; Leonard Dames, Administrator; David Daxon, Chief Councilor; Karl McIntosh, N.O Whyte and Associates Ltd; Ashton Symonette and Ayla Isaacs, Project Management Unit; Bennett Minnis, Board Member and Paul Huckle, BHM.
(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)
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.
Bahamas News
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.
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