Ministry of Transport Partners with Commonwealth Brewery to Promote Responsible Drinking

With the number of traffic fatalities hitting 38 so far for the year, the Ministry of Transport & Aviation is taking steps to promote road safety. To this end, the Ministry is participating in a promotion in collaboration with Commonwealth Brewery. The event is the company's 'Enjoy Responsibly Day' sponsored by Heineken, one of the organization's top-selling brands...

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People-to-People makes visitor's birthday memorable

NASSAU, Bahamas - When 80-year-old Rasheeda Ali-Seck arrived at Prince George Wharf on September 9, she had no idea what special surprises were in store.
The Cincinnati, Ohio native always dreamed of coming to The Bahamas to celebrate her birthday.
But what she didn't expect was to have a full-on welcome ceremony complete with a special performance from Bahamian cultural icon John 'Chippie' Chipma...

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Hennessy celebrates 250 years of elegance and indulgence

In a fairytale-like setting, dozens of Nassau's elite gathered at Sapodilla Estate on July 25, at the invitation of Commonwealth Brewery Limited (CBL), to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Hennessy, the cognac of cognacs.

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Underdogs reign supreme as flag football playoffs get underway

The Bahamas Flag Football League (BFFL) playoffs got underway over the weekend, and it was dubbed the weekend of the "underdogs".

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Athletes shine at 8th Fritz Grant Invitational

Despite minor delays throughout the day due to inclement weather, junior and elite athletes still took part in the Ambassadors Track Club's eighth Annual Fritz Grant Invitational.

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Plans set for Showcase Basketball League girls tourney

In an effort to raise the level of female basketball in the country, the Showcase Basketball League (SBL) is set to host its first "All for One and One for All" junior and senior girls basketball tournament.

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Busy Bees A Children's Expo

Saturday 6th October 2012  11:00 AM

Vitamalt & Huggies proudly present
Busy Bees A Children's Expo

Saturday October 6, 2012 11am until 6pm
Queens College The Geoffrey Brown Auditorium Village Road
A fun-filled day for the entire family

THE HIVE WILL COME ALIVE

Buzz into a fun filled day of all things children! Queen Bees, bring your little worker bees because it'll be buzzing with non-stop action!

ENTERTAINMENT, EXERC...

More Sponsors Sign On For Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend 2015

Susan G. Komen Bahamas Race for the Cure? and Marathon Bahamas slated for January 17-18. A leading energy company, a fast food chain, a major bank and two shipping companies are just the latest to sign on as sponsors of the 6th Annual Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend (SIRW) 2015...

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Brewery's profits down 8.3 percent for year-to-date

Commonwealth Brewery has suffered a net income fall of 8.3 percent for the year to date, notwithstanding a 2.5 percent rise in profit in a "solid" second quarter.Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 fell to $8.8 million from $9.6 million, financial results released yesterday revealed. Total operating expenses were up to $50.5 million, from $49.1 million.However, the BISX-listed co...

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Commonwealth Brewery records first quarter profit fall

Commonwealth Brewery suffered a 21.5 percent year-over-year profit fall in the last quarter, driven in part by lower sales due to "sluggish market conditions" and a rise in the cost of raw materials, among other factors.
Releasing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the company - which produces brands such as Kalik, Heineken, Eclipse, Guinness and Vitamalt - saw its revenue...

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