BIMINI, The Bahamas -- Hundreds of Bimini's children were whipped into a frenzy of excitement as Santa Claus and his Resorts World Bimini (RWB) helpers arrived at the Alice Town Craft Center aboard a tram loaded with toys and gifts. The arrival of the big guy and his goodies was the highlight of the island's annual Christmas festival - at least from the standpoint of the children in attendance.
RWB partnered with the Ministry of Tourism to play Santa Claus for the island's children during the event which brought together the entire community to kick off the Christmas season. The festival began with singing, dancing and other acts by local performers. It ended with the pulsating beat of the Junkanoo drums, inciting fancy footwork and cowbell shaking from RWB managers and staffers who joined in the rush out, much to the delight of the community. However for the children attending the event, the real excitement began with the announcement "Here comes Santa Claus!" as the RWB tram slowly approached the Craft Center.
As expected, Santa received a 'rock star' reception from the children, several of whom got to take a photo with him. It took much effort to bring the eager bunch to order as they were presented with toys according to age group and gender courtesy of RWB, which invested tens of thousands of dollars in the goodwill gesture.
"It was such a joy to see the faces of the children light up as they received their gifts," says RWB General Manager Ray Valentino. "I don't think anyone could have expected such an incredible response. We at Resorts World Bimini are thankful for the opportunity to bring some cheer this holiday season, and we look forward to even more on the horizon as we partner with the people of Bimini to improve the quality of life on the island."

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