Current Events

8-session program completed at Berkeley Institute with a group of 20 beautiful students.

This program was completed on December 15th 2011, it consisted of 8 Life Skills sessions including such topics as:

- The 4 main challenges of adolescence
- How to deal with your feelings
- How to resist pressure to use alcohol or drugs
- Setting goals for your life

The average age for drinking alcohol regularly - 14 years old - Bermuda student survey.

CADA, during a joint press conference on July 14, 2011, launched its summer alcohol awareness campaign. CADA Chairnan Mr. Anthony Santucci said, “I am pleased to be here to talk about the summer alcohol awareness campaign which we are launching today. The print campaign is aimed at adults and is called “For Adults Only”. With the support of our Sponsors, Bermuda Blue Printing, Lindo’s Group of Companies, AF Smith and the Bermuda Post Office, 28,000 of these information cards FOR ADULTS ONLY! Summer Flyer will be delivered to every household in Bermuda. The information detailed here explains why it is important to keep alcohol out of the hands of children and young people.

Continued...

Roadside Sobriety Checkpoints. And. An Alcohol Bureau of Control.

CADA would like to highlight the legislative initiatives successfully lobbied to date and to detail further legislative initiatives we would like to see adopted in Bermuda. CADA is extremely pleased with the progress made to date and looks forward to lobbying for the following legislative initiatives which also stem from the 2008 Final Report:

The creation of an Alcohol Bureau of Control (ABC) in Bermuda.

Roadside Sobriety Checkpoints.

March 30 2011 on the Steps of City Hall

CADA in conjunction with goverment Ministers, key stakeholders, schools and members of the public successfully launched April 2011 as Alcohol Awareness Month.

In aid of corporate and personal responsiblity, the Bacardi Limited Leadership Team yesterday held a fundraiser, with funds raised being donated to CADA - Encouraging Responsible Alcohol Behavior.

In making the announcement, Mr. Seamus McBride, President and CEO of Bacardi Limited, said, “Bacardi Limited is pleased to continue our support of CADA’s “Let Us Drive” program. Bacardi has been a sponsor and champion of this program since its inception and we are proud to continue to have our name associated with this important consumer safety initiative.”

Mr. Anthony Santucci, CADA’s Chairman, stated, “CADA was extremely pleased to learn Bacardi had selected us as the recipient of their community project this year."

On December 10th 2010, CADA - Encouraging Responsible Alcohol Behavior was pleased to operate it's Interactve Educational Booth for the Department of Parks employees. A large number of employees attended this event. CADA would like to thank all of the volunteers who assisted with this event.

Parents, here's what to say. It's never too early to talk to your children about alcohol, begin talking when they are 7 years old. They want you to talk to them about this, some children become curious and try drinking as early as 9 years old, so begin talking early. Here's what to say...

ASK THEM....

Q: Is beer alcohol
A: Yes

Q: Are Breezer’s, Wickd’s and Twisted Tea alcohol?
A: Yes

Q: Is alcohol very dangerous for young people?
A: Yes, alcohol is very dangerous for young people and they should never drink it, it is dangerous for adults too and adults who choose to drink should only drink in moderation

Q: Is it true that if a young person drinks alcohol their brain and their heart wont grow properly?
A: Yes

Q: Is alcohol a drug?
A: Yes

Q: What age does the law say you have to be to drink alcohol?
A: 18

Q: Do you think I would be extremely upset if I learned you had tried alcohol? A: Yes

Q: Is it true, that some adults choose not to drink alcohol at all?
A: Yes, this is true many adults choose not to drink

Freddy stole the show as the goalkeeper during the 'Bend It Like David' event at the Island Soccer League, earlier this year.

THE NAMES OF THE WINNERS OF THE 2011 QUIZ ARE:
Corrine Franklin
Shakeitah Simons
Andrew Smalling
Joelene Lindsay
Sean Dickinson
H. Thomas
D. Matthew
Angela Dickinson
Latanya Carmichael
Ladrea Simmons
Chrystal Cassidy
Shadai Simmons
Sarah DaSilva
Dawnette Easton
Kristina Viera
Heads Stephenson
Annette Dickinson
Paulette Richardson
N. B. Somner
Malaysia
Talia Simons
D. Somner
Llewka
Rohaan Simons
Erica Sewell
Minyell Long

All of our winners will be contacted this week to arrange prize pick up!!

THIS QUIZ IS NOW CLOSED