Bahamas News
BAHAMAS: Potable water on the way for Crooked Island
Crooked Island, 28 November, 2019 – Bahamas – Residents of Crooked Island clapped their hands in jubilant approval as Water & Sewerage Corporation Executive Chairman Adrian Gibson officially announced that water is on the way for the southeastern part of the island.
During a groundbreaking ceremony at Colonel Hill Park, November 25, 2019, Mr. Gibson announced that although confined to a single lot, the proposed work will be “extensive.”
In eight months the settlements of Pond Road, Church Grove, Timothy Thompson and Colonel Hill will get potable water for the first time, and/or water issues faced by residents will be corrected.
The plans by WSC include installation of approximately 18,850 feet of 4-inch PVC pipe and approximately 5,800 feet of 2-inch PVC pipe with fewer than 100 water service connections.
The project is the result of a Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) water supply improvement loan of $28.33 million with counterpart funding of $13.3 million by the Bahamas Government.
“Our government provides Crooked Island with potable water distribution systems that will stand the test of time. I can assure you that while not all of Crooked Island is being covered during this time, we continue to look at ways and means that we can further extend the water mains in Crooked Island,” said Mr. Gibson.
“My outlook is not Nassau-centric. Those of us on the islands deserve the same services and same opportunities as those persons in New Providence. Like you, I grew up in on an island and know what it feels like to be on these islands and don’t have what many in New Providence have.
“I know what it is to draw water from the well, to use a pump and tote water. I feel your pain and that is why it is my daily thrust to ensure that we get water to as many people as we could on these islands,” said Mr. Gibson.
He underscored the importance of utilities for development.
“Sometimes people stench and don’t want to come because there is no water, light, airport or other development available. Putting water on Crooked Island and other islands is another step to seeing further development and people having an interest in investing in these places,” he said.
He assured residents that engineers have taken care to design water systems that are “robust” to climate variability and change.
“They have identified potential climate change impacts along with appropriate adaption measures for Crooked Island. For example, all pipelines to be laid along roadways that are adjacent to the sea will be laid at a depth of 4 feet. The standard depth for laying pipes is 3 feet, so we are adjusting for climate change. Pipes will also be installed opposite the road from where the sea is situated.”
Mr. Gibson extended gratitude to the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister; the Hon. Desmond Bannister, Minister of Public Works; CDB; N.O. Whyte and Associates Ltd.; independent consultants; Julius Bonaby, WSC employee in Crooked Island; engineers and technicians including Leslie Hutcheson, Ayla Isaacs, Hugo Andrews, Ashton Symonette and Vincent McDonald for their contributions to the proposed water project for Crooked Island.
Following the ceremony, officials including Mrs. Miriam Emmanuel, MP for MICAL and Adrian Gibson, who is MP for Long Island, donned orange hardhats and marked the occasion by turning sand with ceremonial shovels.
By Kathryn Campbell
Released: BIS
Header: Bennett Minnis, a member of the board of WSC; Miriam Emmanuel, MP for MICAL; Adrian Gibson, MP for Long Island and Executive Chairman, WSC; and Elwood Donaldson, GM, WSC are pictured at the groundbreaking ceremony in Crooked Island.
1st insert: Water & Sewerage Corporation Executive Chairman and MP for Long Island, Adrian Gibson gives remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for a potable water distribution system in Crooked Island.
2nd insert: A view of the audience in attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony for water mains in Crooked Island.
BIS Photos/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.
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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.
