Bahamas News
Prime Minister thanks NEMA and Public Officers for Hurricane Dorian efforts
#Nassau, 9 December, 2019 – Bahamas – Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis thanked the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other public officers who were on the front-line and in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.
He made the acknowledgements during an Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the National Training Agency on Gladstone Road. A delicious meal and entertainment by the Royal Bahamas Police Force Pop Band added a festive feel to the event.
Expressing his profound and deep gratitude, the Prime Minister said, “On behalf of the Government and people of The Bahamas, and on my own behalf, I thank you with all of my heart for all the work you did and continue to do.
“You have made your country proud. You have made me proud.”
Also present were Secretary to the Cabinet Camille Johnson, Cabinet Ministers and other Senior Government Officials.
“It is good to see so many of you here this afternoon for this appreciation luncheon for public officers and individuals from various government agencies who played an important role in the midst of Hurricane Dorian,” the Prime Minister said.
He recalled that just over three months ago The Bahamas experienced one of the most catastrophic events in its history and that of the Atlantic, when Hurricane Dorian made landfall.
“On Abaco, in many of the Abaco Cays and on Grand Bahama it seemed as if a series of bombs exploded,” he said. And, he quoted UN Secretary-General in describing Dorian as being “turbocharged.”
To members of the disaster committee he said: “Because you have been so intimately involved either before, during or after Dorian struck, you know well the extent of the devastation, including the loss of life and the displacement of hundreds of people.”
He also acknowledged that while there has been tremendous progress in the past three months, “we still have a very long road to go in terms of ongoing recovery and reconstruction.
“But we must rebuild stronger and with more resilience.”
According to the Prime Minister, the lighthouse at Hope Town on Elbow Cay remains as a symbol of hope during the rebuilding efforts.
However, he said a major story from Hurricane Dorian that needs to be told more fully is the hard work and dedication of scores of public officers and citizens who gave their all during and in the aftermath of the storm.
“We are grateful for the help offered The Bahamas by foreign governments and international partners,” he said. “We are still working with a number of international groups. But this is only part of the story.”
Added the Prime Minister: “The bigger picture, the bigger story is about the many public officers and agency workers on the ground throughout Abaco and Grand Bahama, who came to the rescue of fellow-citizens, who helped to maintain law and order, who showed courage in the midst of a terrible crisis.”
Work is ongoing on the ground on Abaco, the Cays and Grand Bahama led by many public officers in the midst of difficult circumstances, he said.
“So it is important that we are all here today to acknowledge and to thank all of you who played a part during Hurricane Dorian,” the Prime Minister said.
He said there are always things that could be done better during a crisis, but it is important to acknowledge and show gratitude for all the good things that were done.
“I am heartened by the number of international partners who praised the good and relatively quick response of the country in the face of Hurricane Dorian,” the Prime Minister said. “Some of this response was due in part to the work that you did.”
He noted that history may not record each name and person in detail in terms of what they did “but history will recall what we did together.”
By Lindsay Thompson
(BIS Photos/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.
