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The Bahamas destination of choice for premier football clubs
General Manger at the National Sports Authority (NSA), Jeffery Beckles confirmed that they are now in discussions with some of the clubs. Beckles noted that if they are successful in their bid, the clubs would start training or hosting exhibition gam... |
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Huge crowd attended historic soccer match
Despite not having all of the figures, General Manger in the National Sports Authority (NSA) Jeffery Beckles dubbed the hosting of the first premier football game a huge success.
Beckles was pleased with the overall event saying it ran smoothly and ... |
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Personal agendas crippling BAAA
Some two weeks ago Mike Sands confirmed the taking of a no confidence vote against Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ Vice President Iram lewis, General Secretary Carl Oliver and executive member Harrison Petty.
Subsequently the three l... |
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Scoreless draw played here in The Bahamas
For Tottenham, it is the end of their season and according to their head coach, they have already struck vacation mode. For a short-handed Jamaican Reggae Boyz team, it was a thrilling match against one of the best clubs in England, and to a greater ... |
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Athletes set to get on track at NCAA preliminaries
Finishing at the top of the field in their respective events is the main focus for the Bahamian collegiate track and field athletes competing at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I East and West Preliminary Rounds which got... |
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Buddy Hield looking ahead to collegiate season
Buddy Hield, the 6-foot, 4-inch guard, has completed his freshman season at the University of Oklahoma. He is presently relaxing at home in Freeport, Grand Bahama. One of his Bahamian coaches, Gladstone ‘Moon’ McPhee, and I visited with Hield ear... |
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Flooding reduces Pure Silk classic to shortened layout
Flooding over one-third of the actual course has forced tournament and LPGA officials to trim the Ocean Club Golf Course layout to 12 holes for Friday with the hope of playing a few more holes on Saturday and Sunday. The course routing will now begin... |
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Davis Cup team named to represent The Bahamas
A four-member team selected to play at the next Davis Cup Tie for The Bahamas will have their work cut out for them, as they try to elevate the country into the Americas Group II.
Devin Mullings, Jamaal Adderley, Timothy Neilly and Marvin Rolle, wit... |
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Opening round of Pure Silk-Bahamas canceled due to flooding
With the ninth and 18th holes over at the Ocean Club Golf Course at the Atlantis Resort completely underwater due to 11 inches of rain on Tuesday, and the forecast calling for more rain today, organizers of the Pure Silk Bahamas Ladies Professional G... |
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Atkins, Cleare to enter NAIA Hall of Fame this weekend
Two Bahamian track and field standouts are set to be inducted into the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Hall of Fame this weekend.
Derrick Atkins and former Dickinson State University teammate Aaron Cleare are two of 14 perso... |
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Pro boxing match-up creates excitement
Professional boxing fans are in store for some exciting action this coming June 1 at the C.I. Gibson Gymnasium. A Major’s Promotion and Entertainment show is featuring Meacher ‘Major Pain’ Major and Anthony ‘Psycho’ Woods. An application ha... |
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Bahamian trio performs well in Brazil
A series of runs last week has Bahamian national record holder in the men’s 200 meters (m) Michael Mathieu primed to make a significant breakthrough this year.
Mathieu was one of three Bahamians taking part in the 2013 Brazilian Athletics Tour las... |
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Leno Corporate Services partners with the Barracuda Swim Club
Leno Corporate Services Limited has partnered with the Barracuda Swim Club to host the Leno-Barracuda Invitational Swim Meet this coming weekend, Friday and Saturday, at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Aquatics Center.
“Leno Corporate Services is... |
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2013 BAAA nationals in honor of original ‘Golden Girl’ Clarke
The Bahamas Association of Athletics Associations’ (BAAA) 2013 National Championships are slated for the Grand Bahama Sporting Complex, June 21-22. It should really be a thrilling experience with anticipated head-to-head competitions in female spri... |
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Special Olympics Bahamas stage its bowling nationals
On Wednesday May 15, Special Olympics Bahamas held its third annual bowling nationals at Mario’s Bowling and Family Entertainment Palace.
A total of 15 bowlers took to the lanes competing for medals, divisional titles and bragging rights. Division... |
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Bahamas boys bonding ahead of FIBA Americas
The Bahamas’ under-17 boys national basketball team has just about three weeks to prepare for one of the biggest qualifying tournaments in the region.
The FIBA Americas Championships for Under-17 Boys, otherwise known as the Tournament of Americas... |
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Defenders repeat as champions; Bombers take ladies title
The “new kids on the block”, the Auto Mall Bombers, blew their competition out of the gym this past holiday weekend, going on to win the title in the women’s division of the 3rd Annual ‘Defend Ya Spike’ Volleyball Tournament.
The Bombers, ... |
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New baseball dimension for government schools
A Nassau Guardian article by Kelsie Johnson, published recently, informed of an important milestone for the curriculum in government schools. The story disclosed the agreement between the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and two major sp... |
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72 primary schools to compete in national meet
A record number of primary schools from throughout The Bahamas will compete in the annual National Frank ‘Pancho’ Rahming Primary School Track and Field Championships, set to start on Wednesday.
The three-day meet has attracted more than 1,000 a... |
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Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture to launch new program in the summer
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson has launched a new developmental program, designed to get more young Bahamians involved in sports.
The new initiative called ‘Playground to the Podium’ will be unveiled throughout The Baha... |
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PM Christie sounds good on sporting commitment
What is mostly known about the nation’s prime minister, Perry Christie, is his ability to sound good. He is a great “talker” and you want always to believe him. The entire sporting community has been encouraged by statements made by PM Christie... |
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Collegiate tennis players shine on their respective teams
Collegiate tennis players Kevaughn Ferguson and Brezile Hamilton recently “served up a couple of aces” which boosted their respective schools up the national rankings.
Hamilton led the Graceland University Yellow Jackets to the National Associat... |
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BGF names 12-member team for junior golf championships
A 12-member team was selected by the Bahamas Golf Federation (BGF) to represent the country at the upcoming Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships.
The official names were released by BGF President James Gomez who believes the mixed squad wil... |
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BOC gives important portfolio to Lewis
Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) President Wellington Miller has assigned portfolios to the entire executive lot. Interestingly enough, Iram Lewis, the embattled vice president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA), was given a ve... |
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Swift places 36th out of 204 teams at U.S. Masters
Swift Swimming had its best performance, thus far, at the 2013 U.S. Masters Swimming Spring Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This year was the eighth consecutive time that the Swift Swimming masters attending the U.S. Masters Nationals, and t... |
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Field confirmed for inaugural Pure Silk-Bahamas Classic
With commitments from 2013 winners Cristie Kerr and Suzann Pettersen, the final field for the inaugural Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic will feature each of the top 10 players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, and all of the winners thus far... |
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It’s here: Baseball in the schools
Student-athletes competing under the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s (GSSSA) umbrella will soon be able to step onto the baseball diamond, now that the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has officially added that sport ... |
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Sir Randol Fawkes basketball tournament launch today
Today at a press conference, scheduled for the Ministry of Grand Bahama, the HOYTES Sir Randol Fawkes Basketball Tournament will be officially launched.
The event has the endorsement of Lady Fawkes and the rest of the family and connects with the le... |
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‘Defend Your Spike’ tourney set for this weekend
Six international squads, along with a number of local clubs, have confirmed participation in the 3rd Annual ‘Defend Your Spike’ Volleyball Tournament, set to get underway on Friday.
Returning to defend their title are the International Jammers ... |
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A 10-member bowling team is set to leave for Colombia
The Bahamas Bowling Federation (BBF) is pleased to announce that The Bahamas’ national bowling team leaves on Saturday, May 18, for Cali, Colombia, to attend the Concecabol Bowling Championships.
This tournament is a qualifier for the 2014 Central... |
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Seymour helps Cadets win 17th OVAC title
Bahamian Arien Seymour, the youngest son of Arthur ‘Baldy’ Seymour from the famous Seymour family of the early days of baseball in this country, is making his own mark on the American high school baseball circuit. Seymour had an outstanding seaso... |
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Boat show at Palm Cay was a tremendous success
Palm Cay, the upscale waterfront development on New Providence’s eastern shore, recently hosted the 2nd Annual Bahamas Sports Fishing Network (BSFN) Boat Show.
The event drew twice the boats and double the crowd as a year ago, and featured vessels... |
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Nine to enter Bodybuilding Hall of Fame later this year
With the country celebrating its 40th year of independence this year, it was only fitting for the one sports federation whose nationals coincide with the actual independence to do something to signify the occasion.
The Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitne... |
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Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic into final week of preparation
With just one week remaining, preparations are being finalized for the inaugural Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic, the first Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) event ever held on this idyllic tropical destination.
The $1.3 million event, one ... |
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BFA elevates standard of sports administration
The recent FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifier in CONCACAF (Confederation of Central American and Caribbean Association Football), for The Bahamas, was much more than the competition.
Team Bahama... |
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Bahamians shine in their state playoff games
Bahamians Theodore ‘Trae’ Sweeting and Ian Mayers helped lead their school, Christ School in Arden, North Carolina, to victory in the first round of their state playoffs. The Christ School Greenies pounded the number nine seeded Metrolina Christi... |
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BOC President Miller announces new roles
Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) President Wellington Miller has announced the following roles for the organization’s newly elected executive members:
Wellington Miller - Chairman and CEO of the Board; ex officio of all commissions
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Rugby clubs converge on Freeport for tourney
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — Last weekend, the Freeport Rugby Club held its 3rd Annual Junior Rugby International Tournament, which was a great success.
Arriving in The Bahamas for the tournament were teams from the Cayman Islands and the United State... |
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Bahamian duo wins doubles title in Plantation
The doubles title from the Plantation grade four tournament was added to the career achievements of young junior tennis players Justin Roberts and Kevin Major Jr., this past weekend.
The Bahamian duo defeated Lamar Remy and Alejandro Tabilo, a Canad... |
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Rolle coming out to support Riley at Pure Silk qualifier
Bahamian professional golfer Georgette Rolle said she will be on hand to cheer on fellow countrywoman Racquel Riley at the qualifier for the Pure Silk Bahamas Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Classic, next Tuesday over at the Ocean Club Go... |
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Organizers out to make golf course more challenging
The first eight holes on each side of the Ocean Club Golf Course will be flipped for a more exciting finish at the Pure Silk Bahamas Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Classic, as announced by tournament organizers. They revealed that they w... |
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BAAA drama now takes legal turn
The latest development in the ongoing battle of the executives of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) is a court procedure.
A Supreme Court document, dated May 8, 2013, informs that Carl C. Oliver, Harrison Petty and Iram Lewis h... |
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Up close and personal with Chris ‘The Fireman’ Brown
Olympic gold medalist Chris ‘The Fireman’ Brown may have one of the fastest gaits in the world but it took him a long time to get where he wanted to go.
“It's been a long, long journey, 17 years,” said Brown, “exactly half my life.”
It ... |
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Bahamas Olympic Committee unveils its scholarship program
The Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) recently hosted a luncheon for sports leaders. This luncheon was part of a leadership seminar that was led by Performance Consultant Lester R. Cox. The event focused on results through motivation, productivity and ... |
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The Bahamas finishes sixth at World Cup qualifier
When The Bahamas men’s national beach soccer team takes a look back at the matches played at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup CONCACAF Qualifier, despite not advancing, they would still have something to smile about.
Team Bahamas made history by pl... |
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Miller pulls out of 400m final; Kemp fifth in hurdles
It looks like Bahamian phenom Shaunae Miller might have to wait until the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Outdoor Championships to renew her rivalry with Arkansas senior Regina George.
The University of Georgia freshman was able to g... |
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Lady Hitters blast the defending champs in softball opener
Thela Johnson and the Lady Hitters came out swinging on the opening night of the New Providence Softball Association’s (NPSA) 2013 season, as they banged out two in-the-park home-runs, and batted around, to send a strong message to the other female... |
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Changing of guard in female sprints possible at nationals
Something exciting in track and field has been pending for several years now. With the emergence of Shaunae Miller and Anthonique Strachan as top-notch world sprinters and the presence of the consistent Sheniqua Ferguson, the changing of the guard in... |
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Questions for Curtis Pride, president of the Bahamas Track and Field Coaches Association
On Saturday, we sat down with Curtis Pride, newly elected president of The Bahamas Track and Field Coaches Association.
The association was founded in November of 1989 and some people think it has not lived up to its mandate. One thing that was noti... |
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Bahamas to play for fifth
It came down to goals for Team Bahamas who were left hanging on the wing, anxiously awaiting the results of the match played between El Salvador and Jamaica, yesterday evening.
The Bahamas was up two goals in the count and needed Jamaica to net a bi... |
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Soccer qualifier emphasizes missed sports opportunities
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2013 CONCACAF Qualifier is being carried all over by Fox Cable Network. As of the first day, Wednesday of this week, a lot of exciting images have been flashed around the world.
Unfortunately, the backdrop of most of ... |
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A sports lesson for the nation
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifier in the CONCACAF region, going on at the national facility at the foot of the Sidney Poitier Bridge on East Bay Street is providing much more than competition excitement.
Interestingly enough, although withou... |
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Bahamas advances to soccer semis
Nesley Jean’s one-on-one shot with goalkeeper Jersson Alas not only netted the biggest win for the men’s national soccer team, but it also landed them into the semifinals.
In the nail-biting game with Guatemala yesterday, The Bahamas prevailed w... |
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Regional beach soccer a super splash for BFA
The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup CONCACAF Qualifier, presently going on at the facility just west of the Sidney Poitier Bridge, is one of the most significant sporting events ever hosted by this country.
With the exception of international sailing, n... |
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Push to expand tennis in The Bahamas
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has set in place a five-year development plan designed to promote the sport in the Family Islands, as well as to create more opportunities for local players in the capital.
The first step on the long list o... |
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BOC could play key role in BAAA battle
The big battle raging within the executive of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) might actually be decided, ultimately, based on the decision taken by the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC).
Reportedly, there was a meeting held wit... |
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Miller, Brown to run 400 at SEC this weekend
Freeport native Rashan Brown will line-up in the 400 meters (m) event at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Championships, as confirmed by University of Georgia Assistant Coach George Cleare yesterday.
Freshmen Brown and Shaunae Miller are among the ... |
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Oliver says no deal was cut to vote for any particular slate
According to former secretary general of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) Carl Oliver yesterday, no arrangements, agreements or deals were made with anyone or any slate in regard to the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) elections... |
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Division in BAAA administration
The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (formerly Bahamas Amateur Athletic Association) is a storied organization, linked to some of the great contributors to a wholesome Bahamian society, through sports and otherwise.
Today, there exists a... |
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BCA to stage independence tournament in June
The Bahamas Cricket Association (BCA) will continue its celebration of the 40th anniversary of the independence of The Bahamas, with another cricket event and the publication of a commemorative magazine on cricket in The Bahamas.
The magazine is bei... |
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Blazing start for The Bahamas
Team Bahamas got off to a blazing start at this year’s CONCACAF Beach Soccer Championships, a qualifier for the 2013 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, with a 9-1 drubbing of Puerto Rico yesterday. The team will play Guatemala this afternoon, at 3:... |
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BAAA President responds to ‘unconstitutional’ claims
Responding to claims that a meeting of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) which resulted in a ‘no confidence’ vote in three of its executive members was unconstitutional, BAAA President Mike Sands said that not only was the m... |
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Major set to fight ‘Psycho’ Woods at the end of the month
The road to recovery has been long and winding for Meacher ‘Major Pain’ Major, but on May 25, the super featherweight champion of The Bahamas said that he is more than ready to “‘rain blows” on his opponent.
Six months ago, Major injured h... |
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Strong showing by The Bahamas at Florida’s West Coast Challenge
The Bahamas has done it again. Last week, the Nassau Valley Eight-ball (Pool) Association (NVEA) was invited to attend the 9th Annual West Coast Challenge, in Clearwater, Florida, from April 17-21, 2013.
A contingent of about 35 players responded to... |
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Promotions not ongoing for BAAA nationals in Grand Bahama
The year was 2010 and the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ (BAAA) National Championships held in Grand Bahama turned out, in the view of many, to be the finest ever, especially concerning participation.
For the entire weekend of compe... |
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CIBC FirstCaribbean welcomes CARIFTA athletes
Excelling takes dedication, commitment and drive. Travis Ferguson, Perry Adderley and Danielle Gibson are three CARIFTA athletes who exemplify these qualities. Children of our very own employees and proud parents, Robertha Ferguson, Mildred Adderley ... |
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Flamingo Gardens facility named after ‘Boston Blackie’
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson has adopted the famous quote “build it and they will come”, using it as motivation on his latest community-building project.
On Saturday Johnson officially opened the Flamingo Gardens Comm... |
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Player movement in the NPSA slows down as season approaches
A two-year contract agreement signed by players in the New Providence Softball Association (NPSA) has slowed down the movement between teams tremendously, according to league president Godfrey Burnside, who also noted that the league will be balanced... |
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Olympic administration congratulated by IOC
The Bahamas Olympic Committee’s (BOC) elections to position officers to guide the most important sporting organization in the country for the next four years, took place April 12, almost a month ago, and the new administration has settled in quite ... |
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Swift Swimming to compete in U.S. Masters Championships
The Swift Swimming Masters Swimming Program will once again be attending the U.S. Short Course National Swimming Championships.
A total of seven swimmers from Swift Swimming, namely Percy Knowles, Andy Knowles, Nancy Knowles, Jeremy Knowles, April S... |
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Freeport Rugby Club hosts 3rd Annual Junior Rugby Tournament
This coming weekend, May 11 and 12, the Freeport Rugby Club will be holding its 3rd Annual Junior Rugby International Tournament.
Junior teams of ages eight to 16 are coming from the Cayman Islands and Key Biscayne, Florida, to play with the teams i... |
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The Bahamas at the IAAF World Championships
BAAA 61st Anniversary
Yesterday, May 6, represented the 61st anniversary of the foundation of the Bahamas Amateur Athletic Association, the forerunner of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA). Lorraine Clarke was born on that day s... |
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Strong tune-up for The Bahamas in Mexico
Team Bahamas will have no time to reflect on the results from this past weekend, as they will turn their attention to the upcoming qualifier.
The senior men’s national beach soccer squad kicked off its preparation for the Confederation of North, C... |
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Roberts falls in the third round in Daytona Beach
Justin Roberts is moving on to the Plantation Tournament, after suffering a third round loss at the Daytona Beach Tournament, on Saturday.
Roberts and fellow Bahamian Kevin Major Jr. were the flag bearers for The Bahamas at the grade four tournament... |
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Opportunity for pro boxing resurgence
There are a few developing situations that could result in bringing again, the professional boxing scene, into consistent activity. The economic crunch virtually knocked out local promoters, and boxing shows have been sporadic at best over the last t... |
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Swimmers set six new national records
Over a three-week period from CARIFTA Swimming to the international Davie meet, four different swimmers broke six Bahamian national records.
The onslaught started with the 12-and-under girls age group, with Celia Campbell lowering both the 50 and 10... |
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COB receives $82,000 from ministry toward program
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture recently presented The College of The Bahamas (COB) with another financial contribution for the Scholar-Athlete Program, which currently provides financial aid for 57 students.
The program has significant im... |
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J.S. Johnson wins Banker’s Bowling League Championship
J.S. Johnson Insurance Company emerged as the overall winner of the Banker’s Bowling League for 2012-2013, as they took out The Central Bank of The Bahamas in the final game last Thursday. They finished off the championship series at Mario’s Bowl... |
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Rift is tearing BAAA executive board apart
It appears that the rift that is tearing the local track and field body apart cannot be repaired unless a serious intervention takes place, this according to Iram Lewis.
Lewis was one of three executive members ousted from the Bahamas Association of... |
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Lewis challenges Sands
Iram Lewis has openly challenged Mike Sands to expose the evidence and charges that are levied against him and two other executive members.
Lewis, the first vice president in the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA), said he has done ... |
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Community/athletics center for Flamingo Gardens Park
This afternoon at 4 p.m., a grand opening ceremony is scheduled for the Carmichael Community and Athletics Center at the Flamingo Gardens Park.
The multi-purpose complex now houses the headquarters of the Bahamas Boxing Commission and a training are... |
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BLTA president unsure of running again
If the decision to run for office again was as easy as playing tennis, incumbent President Derron Donaldson might serve up several aces.
Just hours before the executive members in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) head to the polls, Donalds... |
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BOC looking to implement new sports health program
One item that sits high on the agenda of the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC), in short order, is the implementation of a sports health program.
The new initiative is very broad as it encompasses a healthy eating plan, workout sessions and creating a... |
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Bahamas Speed Week Revival makes donation
Just a few months after Bahamas Speed Week Revival brought more than 40 classic and modern racing cars to New Providence from around the world, the organization presented four local charities with a generous donation raised at the Pictet Speed Week G... |
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Taureano Johnson advocates special funding for athletes
Taureano Johnson is at a sobering stage of his life. A professional boxer with the potential to become a world champion, Johnson is now looking at the big picture regarding the Bahamian sports industry and speaking out.
He has been communicating wit... |
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South Plains duo continue to blaze a trail
This past weekend, Shavez Hart and Trevorvano Mackey ran the two fastest times by any Bahamian, under any conditions, in the men’s 100 meters (m).
Hart finished in a blazing 10.09 seconds, and Mackey was just one hundredth of a second behind him, ... |
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Seymour earns Skyline Conference ‘Rookie of the Week’ honors
Bahamian D’Juan Seymour, the son of Arthur ‘Baldy’ Seymour from the famous Seymour family of the early days of baseball in this country, is making his own mark as a freshman on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) D-III college b... |
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Strong performances for SAC and Moore’s Island at Penn
Over the weekend, both St. Augustine’s College (SAC) and Moore’s Island did amazing jobs at the world renowned Penn Relays Carnival.
For the first time SAC made it to the Championships of America round for High School Girls. Moore’s Island All... |
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IAAF presents The Bahamas, BAAA with huge test
Another noteworthy item to be etched in the legacy of International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) President Lamine Diack is the World Relays event. The free encyclopedia, Wikipedia, gives this brief insight to the new IAAF element: “Th... |
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Sir Durward featured in local magazine
Legendary sportsman and The Bahamas’ first ever Olympic medalist, Sir Durward Knowles, was recently featured by The Sports Magazine.
Sir Durward, who is now 95 years old, was the featured cover story of the magazine for the April issue. It was a n... |
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The Bahamas looking to restore Davis Cup glory
The Bahamas’ Davis Cup captain John Farrington knows very well what is at stake for the men’s national tennis team, so he has decided to bring together the top six players for a week-long training session, which got underway yesterday.
After the... |
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BAAA to utilize new BOC relationship for growth
The executive members of the Bahamas Associations of Athletic Associations (BAAA) have taken a courageous stand.
Understanding the impasse that apparently existed between BAAA President Mike Sands and Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) President Wellin... |
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Eleuthera triathlon to be showcased during Pineapple Festival
“The hill was massive and very discouraging,” said Cameron Roach, after claiming the overall title in his first Pineappleman Sprint Triathlon last year. Roach, of New Providence, returns this year to tackle a new course that includes a longer bic... |
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Third relay squad qualifies for World Championships
For the first time in four years, a Bahamian women’s 1,600 meters (m) relay squad has qualified for the International Associations of Athletic Federation’s (IAAF) World Championships.
The team of Christine Amertil, Amara Jones, Cottrell Martin a... |
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SAC girls advanced to Championships of America final; finish seventh
The St. Augustine’s College (SAC) Big Red Machine girls’ 4x100 meters (m) relay squad was the only Bahamian high school team to advance to a Championships of America final, at the prestigious Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsyl... |
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Sherman ‘Tank’ Williams signed autographs at BSFN Boat Show
Visitors to the Bahamas Sport Fishing Network (BSFN) Boat Show at Palm Cay on Saturday got a chance to “knock knuckles” with Bahamian pro heavyweight boxer Sherman ‘The Tank’ Williams. The champion boxer signed autographs, while browsing doze... |
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Ambassador Bethel interested in BOC’s plans for 2014 Commonwealth Games
LONDON, England — While in London to attend the annual Interim Session of the Commonwealth Boxing Council (CBC), April 25-26, I was afforded a meeting with Ambassador Ed Bethel at the High Commission. Among a number of items discussed, he was parti... |
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Rolle opts to finish college
Bahamian basketball standout Waltiea Rolle has opted not to play in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) this season, wanting to finish up her studies at the University of North Carolina (Tarheels).
The third round draft pick to the ... |
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Skippers make final push on the open waters
When the final scores are in, skipper Lundy Robinson and crew are hoping their sloop, the Red Stripe, will be called as the winner of this year’s National Family Island Regatta.
The back-to-back winner of the Prime Minister’s Cup, Robinson is sa... |
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Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin to headline HOYTES Day
The women's basketball head coach job Yolett McPhee-McCuin took at Jacksonville University is still creating a stir. The historic milestone has placed Coach McPhee-McCuin in the headlines both in this country and Jacksonville, Florida.
The expectati... |
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National beach soccer team to play invitational in Mexico
In preparation for the biggest sand tournament in the region, the men’s national beach soccer team will get their ‘feet wet’ down in Mexico.
The squad is all set to leave on Wednesday, May 1 for the invitational that will serve as a pre-tourna... |
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Top athletes participating in Penn Relays
Early qualification in the Penn Relays is key for The Bahamas, especially since many of the alternate runners selected for the event will be competing in other upcoming meets.
A number of the more experienced and senior athletes are either not avail... |
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Flag football blooming in GB
Recently, while in Grand Bahama, I stopped by the sports complex to observe some of the Grand Bahama Flag Football League activities. They’ve got something exciting going on. The skill potential is evident in all positions, by the men a... |
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‘A’ qualifying times for Bahamian females
Three weeks into the outdoor track and field season, and a number of Bahamian athletes have already dipped under the qualifying standards for major regional and international competitions.
Running the ‘A’ standard for the International Associati... |
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Saints win BAISS senior girls soccer title
Entering the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools (BAISS) senior girls soccer playoffs as the fourth seed, the Kingsway Academy Saints had a battle on their hands, but they persevered nonetheless to emerge as champions.
The Saints de... |
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Accountability in sports essential to new culture
The 2013 CARIFTA Games is fading into history. The most spectacular track and field competition in the Caribbean region concluded at the beginning of this month, and Bahamians rejoiced over the gallant performances of our athletes. Team Bahamas place... |
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Sumner not certain on running again
When the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) elections roll around next year, incumbent president Danny Sumner said that he is unsure if he will offer himself for re-election for another four-year term.
What he is sure about though, i... |
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Scotiabank supports junior sailing at NFIR
Scotiabank is giving its support to 13 junior sailing teams in George Town, Exuma this weekend to sail in beautiful Elizabeth’s Harbour during the 60th National Family Island Regatta, revealed Leah Davis, senior manager of marketing & public re... |
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Sweeting, Campbell-Brown make all-conference teams
Two Bahamians, Terae Sweeting and Krishanda Campbell-Brown, played major roles in their school, Benedict College, winning the 2013 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Women’s Track & Field Championship this year, the first one i... |
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Coakley blazed boxing administration trail
Wilfred Coakley has gone on into eternity. He boxed. He, along with Chris Malakius, set a high standard of promoting popular matches, anchored by The Bahamas’ only world champion, Elisha Obed. It was as a boxing administrator however, that Coakley ... |
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Miller sets leading NCAA 200m time
The leading time in the 200 meters for collegiate women competing under the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) umbrella belongs to Bahamian Shaunae Miller.
In the head-to-head battle with fellow Bahamian runners on Saturday at the A... |
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BOC VPs to attend World Conference on Sport for All
Two of the newest members of the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) are scheduled to travel to Lima, Peru today to attend the IOC World Conference on Sport for All.
BOC Vice Presidents Cora Hepburn and Derron Donaldson have been chosen by their organiz... |
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They remember ‘Little’ Yolett in Grand Bahama
The Jacksonville University now has hired her as head coach of the women’s basketball program.
For Yolett McPhee-McCuin, the beginning of it all, though just as dignified, was quite humble. McPhee-McCuin is the daughter of the legendary Coac... |
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Pandemonium opens BBC season with win
Bahamian angler Sandy Roberts’ three blue marlin releases on day two of the Guana Cay Championship propelled Team Pandemonium into the tournament lead.
The Treasure Cay, Abaco-based team added another blue marlin release on day four to ensure owne... |
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Big Red Machine dominates track and field championships
St. Augustine’s College (SAC) Big Red Machine swept every female division at the Scotiabank National Track and Field Championships to become the unofficial winners of the event held over the weekend.
According to the statistics from the Bahamas As... |
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15 records fall at track event
Athletes competing in the BAAA Scotiabank National Track and Field Championships smashed 15 national high school records over the course of the three-day meet, which culminated on Saturday night.
On the track, the Saint Augustine's College (SAC) sen... |
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One-term BOC executives learn embarrassing lesson
A lesson in humility has been served to the one-term executives of the Bahamas Olympic Committee.
Anton Sealey, an outgoing vice president, refused to be associated with the group opposed to Wellington Miller to the bitter end, and he opted out of t... |
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Showdown
Five of the top young Bahamian 200-meter (m) runners will face off today in what is expected to be a race for bragging rights and a preview of the competition expected at the national track and field championships in June.
On the track will be Shaun... |
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Shaunae Miller continues to shine
Bahamian stand-out athlete Shaunae Miller has added yet another honor to her already impressive list of accomplishments this year.
The 19-year-old freshman at the University of Georgia was recently awarded the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country ... |
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BOC audit being prepared
An official and complete audited financial report will be presented to the executive members in the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC), confirmed newly elected treasurer Darcy Rahming.
The audited report is currently being prepared and will reflect the... |
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Entitlements to doping challenges emphasized
Athletes are entitled to challenge penalty decisions imposed upon them by anti-doping organizations and associated bodies.
The United States Anti-Doping Agency’s (USADA) heavy sanction of noted American cyclist Lance Armstrong has brought a strong... |
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Battle set for primary school track championship
Twenty-two primary schools in New Providence will go head-to-head during the Bertha’s Go-Go Ribs Primary School Track and Field Championship on the old Thomas A. Robinson track later this month, meet organizers announced yesterday.
Over 1,000 prim... |
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Miller named to Pan American Games’ coordination committee
Six presidents from various Olympic committees in the region are in Canada meeting and preparing for the upcoming Pan American Games.
The quadrennial games will be held in 2015, in Toronto, Canada. Wellington Miller, president of the Bahamas O... |
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Kalik sponsors 60th National Family Island Regatta
Kalik continues to support the National Family Island Regatta Committee as Elizabeth Harbour in Georgetown, Exuma is readied to host the 60th National Family Island Regatta from April 25 to April 27.
The National Family Island Regatta will feature b... |
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Donaldson changes culture in local Olympic leadership
At 24, Derron Donaldson is firmly entrenched as the cornerstone of the youthful movement in Bahamian sports leadership.
This past Friday, Bahamas Olympic Committee representatives demonstrated overwhelming support for Donaldson and other members of ... |
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Palm Cay Princess christened for George Town
With the 60th National Family Island Regatta rapidly approaching, it was only fitting that the newest ‘A’ Class sloop in the country be available to make its long awaited debut.
The newly refurbished Palm Cay Princess, was officially christened ... |
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Murray continues torrid hitting for the CofC Cougars
Bahamians everywhere were waiting to see what Brandon Murray would do for an encore this past Tuesday, after a record-breaking performance on Sunday.
Well, the 5-foot 11-inch, 210-pound junior outfielder finished 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scor... |
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Hepburn with opportunity for major Olympic inroads
Former national volleyball player Cora Hepburn, who was a standout in several other disciplines as well, is one of the new vice presidents of the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC).
Hepburn was nominated by the Bahamas Gymnastics Federation but her rep... |
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Rolle taken with final pick in WNBA Draft
It’s been a long journey for Bahamian Waltiea Rolle, all the way from H.O. Nash Junior High School to the doorsteps of the professional ranks, but now the 22-year-old college senior could say that it was all worth it.
Rolle made history for The Ba... |
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Scotiabank on board again, as title partner of high school nationals
It is that time of year again - the Scotiabank National High School Track & Field Championships are here.
In such an exciting year for track and field in The Bahamas, Scotiabank is once again a proud partner with the Bahamas Association of Athle... |
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Great expectations for new BOC order
The new executive order of the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) will be saddled with ‘great expectations’ after devastating the opposing slate in balloting this past Friday. Just president Wellington Miller, Secretary General Romell Knowles, Assis... |
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Wind-aided 22.41 for Shaunae Miller
Shaunae Miller keeps getting faster and faster, even though her latest 200 meters (m) time won’t be deemed official. It certainly was impressive though, as she blazed to a 22.41 clocking in a timed final of the half-lap event at the Georgia Spec To... |
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Rasheed Carey wins ITF junior title in Puerto Rico
Bahamian junior tennis player Rasheed Carey can now add the Copa Sultana-Mayaguez ITF title to his list of wins.
Carey took the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) Grade Five tournament played in Puerto Rico on Sunday, by defeating Carsten Fis... |
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BOC electoral process gets IOC endorsement
Richard Peterkin is a long-time member of the World Olympic Movement. The St. Lucia native was in the country last weekend, in particular, to be the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) representative at the Bahamas Olympic Committee’s (BOC) m... |
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Fantastic performances at Chris Brown Invitational
American quartermilers LaShawn Merritt and Natasha Hastings finished ahead of sprint champs Justin Gatlin and Veronica Campbell-Brown, of Jamaica, in the men and women’s 200 meters (m) respectively, at the inaugural Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational... |
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Landslide victory for Miller for BOC presidency
Members of the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) finally got an opportunity to vote for the person who will lead the organization for the next four years, on Friday.
At the end of the heated elections held at the Paul Farquharson Building, in the Roya... |
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Pyfrom, Johnson take leads into final week of bowling
Richard ‘Richie’ Pyfrom is still the man to beat as the Cable Bahamas Bowling Nationals moves into its final week at Mario’s Bowling & Family Entertainment Palace.
After two blocks, Pyfrom leads the men with a 2,631 pinfall. This puts him ... |
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National Sports Academy set for introduction soon
The National Sports Academy will most likely be formally introduced at some point during the latter part of this year.
Although not giving a definite time frame, Dr. Daniel Johnson, minister of youth, sports and culture, has informed that the proces... |
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19 teams in the BFFL
If you are planning to go watch any of the nine games on the Bahamas Flag Football League’s (BFFL) schedule on Sunday, you might want to head out to the Winton Rugby pitch a little earlier than usual.
Now that there are 19 teams registered as oppo... |
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National championships underway in Grand Bahama
Only six male teams are competing in the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) National Round Robin tournament, currently going on in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
This is the first year no female squads are participating in the annual tournament. President... |
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Brown Invitational making Bahamian sports history
The excellent mix of some of the finest track and field athletes to be found was compelling as I observed those in attendance at the welcome bash on Thursday evening, organized by the Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational Committee.
The National Art Gall... |
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Athletes arrive in town for Chris Brown Invitational
Opening up the outdoor season in April is not the norm for many of the top professional track and field athletes, but a number of them have decided to settle into the blocks this weekend right here in The Bahamas.
Olympians Veronica Campbell-Brown, ... |
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The Bahamas set to play USA South tomorrow
It’s do-or-die for the men’s national rugby squad, when they step on the rugby pitch this Saturday.
The Caribbean Championships pre-qualifying match will put Team Bahamas up against a select USA South squad, with the teams playing for the final ... |
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Local historic perspective of Chris Brown Invitational
More and more as the first Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational (CBBI) unfolds, it is becoming clear that he has a product that could figure prominently within the Bahamian sports industry going forward.
The invitational is much more than just another t... |
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Morley one of several executives asking for postponement
A request to postpone the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) elections, by several of the executive members, was reportedly denied by president Wellington Miller and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
In a meeting held on April 4, seven executi... |
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Incumbent BOC President Miller not worried about ‘rumors’
Days before executive members in the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) head to the polls, president Wellington Miller tried to clear the air on a number of matters.
Miller said he is not listening to anything on the “rumor mill” and is asking pers... |
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Pyfrom, Rolle surge to the front at bowling nationals
With a blistering 1,314 six-game set (219 average), Richard ‘Richie’ Pyfrom stormed out to an early lead in the men’s division of the Bahamas Bowling Federation National Championships, which are currently being held at Mario’s Bowling and Fam... |
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1,600 meters relay builds invitational’s excitement
The first Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational (CBBI) will take its place in Bahamian history this coming Saturday, April 13, at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The event figures to provide lots of excitement.
One of the lead items on the sched... |
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Awe-inspiring gold medal performance by Major
Bahamian CARIFTA gold medalist Desmond Major pulled off what probably could be known as a ‘Willis Reed’ moment in local sports going forward.
The 18-year-old heptathlete had to endure a mild concussion and a brief trip to the hospital during the... |
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BBF National Championships headed to Grand Bahama
The Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) recently announced its 2013 National Championships. The event will be held in Grand Bahama the weekend of April 11-13, 2013.
Last year, the championships were held in Bimini. In keeping with its mandate to sha... |
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HOYTES Sir Randol Fawkes Labor Day tournament set
The family of the late national hero Sir Randol Fawkes has approved the naming of the HOYTES Labor Day Basketball Classic in honor of the pioneer advocate for workers’ rights.
The labor movement/sports mix will be one of the featured attractions d... |
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Knowles optimistic softball and baseball can return
With only one spot available for inclusion into the 2020 Olympic program, the sporting disciplines of baseball and softball have joined forces in an attempt to be re-instated for the biggest sporting competition in the world. They were both voted off... |
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St. Bede’s runs away with first Catholic Games title
Members of St. Bede’s Catholic Church now have bragging rights, as they came out on top in the inaugural Catholic Games.
A total of 11 trophies were carted off to the small church, located on Sutton Street, off Kemp, on Saturday. St. Bede’s accu... |
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400 meters event looms as invitational feature
At the outset, the 400 meters (m) for men is looking like the feature event for the historic Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational (CBBI), scheduled for Saturday, April 13 at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.
Marquee world quarter-milers will be c... |
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Strong starts for Ferguson, Strachan and Fraser
Sheniqua Ferguson is off to a fast start, opening her track and field outdoor season with a win in the 100 meters (m) over the weekend.
Ferguson was among a number of Bahamians who ran at the Auburn Tigers Classic at Auburn University. She clocked 1... |
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Major, Carey and Cargill made the quarter-finals in Barbados
Four Bahamian junior tennis players received high reviews from executive members in the continental governing body of tennis, over the weekend.
Technical Director in the Central American and Caribbean Tennis Confederation (COTECC) Cecilia Ancalmo co... |
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Wells using invitational to propel 2013 season
Kellie Wells is at a pivotal stage of a career that has blossomed late. She is one of the prime American athletes who will compete during the historic Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational (CBBI), Saturday, April 13 at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stad... |
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Search for top junior athletes has started
The search has begun for the best junior athletes throughout the country.
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson left yesterday beginning his tour, which is the first phase of constructing the National Sports Academy. Johnson appla... |
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Games Village will be constructed
A permanent village will be set-up alleviating the housing issue that many federations have when international and regional athletes come to New Providence to compete in various sporting events.
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johns... |
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Expansion of HOYTES Boosting Grand Bahama’s sports program
Coach Gladstone ‘Moon’ McPhee is carrying out the promise made at a recent press conference in Grand Bahama. His plan to expand the HOYTES (Helping Our Youth Through Education and Sports) National Program is going along swiftly.
In the capital t... |
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Campbell-Brown thrilled to be coming to The Bahamas
One of the world’s most decorated female track and field stars has confirmed her participation in the “Islands of The Bahamas Chris Brown Invitational”, and is “looking forward to returning to The Bahamas”.
Jamaican Veronica Campbell-Brown... |
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Sports minister apologizes for CARIFTA glitches
Media credentials and accreditation passes for officials will be ready three months in advance of events to be hosted by The Bahamas, as promised by Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson. Midway through his apology to the local and... |
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Catholic Games to get underway on Saturday
The 12 Catholic parishes in New Providence will go head-to-head in the first Catholic Games this Saturday, designed to unite members of the Catholic Church in The Bahamas.
The day of fun will include basketball, volleyball and soccer games, as well ... |
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National lottery essential for sports development
I have made this call before. It is definitely high time for a national lottery that would fund the development of sports, youth and culture in the country.
Yes, I know ministers of the gospel will rise up against this position, but there is a reali... |
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BOC elections rapidly approaching
After months of delays and postponements, there is some light at the end of the tunnel as far as the elections for the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) is concerned.
Members of the committee will go to the poll on Friday, April 12. The long awaited e... |
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A number of athletes were drug tested at CARIFTA
Doping control officers (DCOs) were out in full force at this year’s CARIFTA Games. A number of athletes were randomly selected for drug testing.
The Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission (BADC) could not reveal the number of athletes tested, but noted t... |
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Government’s contribution greatly aided CARIFTA Games
The Local Organizing Committee for the 42nd BTC CARIFTA Games (LOC) was the face of the recently completed event.
It is the Government of The Bahamas however, that deserves the bulk of the credit for those successful areas (other than the competitio... |
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The Bahamas wins 28 medals at CARIFTA swimming event
The gold medal count grew for The Bahamas on the final night of swimming at the 28th Annual CARIFTA Swimming Championships, at the National Stadium Pool, in Kingston, Jamaica.
The 36-member team added five medals on the final night of swimming, to f... |
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Strachan passes Austin Sealy prestige on to Miller
It’s a feat so rare that it occurred just three times prior to these 42nd CARIFTA Games, and only two countries had done it - Jamaica and The Bahamas.
Now, The Bahamas can once again say that this little tiny nation has captured the Austin Sealy a... |
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CARIFTA Games proved BAAA’s shortcomings
Bahamian supporters were out in appreciable numbers at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium March 29-April 1. They refused to be upstaged this time by Jamaican nationals.
The fans cheered lustily, at every success, and resoundingly encouraged all... |
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Ticketing was also an issue at 42nd BTC CARIFTA Games
Another major issue at the CARIFTA Games was ticketing. Hundreds stood on line every day waiting to purchase and pick-up tickets for the games, which was said to be sold out.
At one point, the restless crowd got angry and frustrated, complaining abo... |
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The Bahamas is second, but Miller wins Austin Sealy award
The Bahamas might be second again behind Jamaica at CARIFTA track and field, but for the third year in a row the country is the recipient of the Austin Sealy award, handed out to the meet’s best athlete.
This time it’s Shaunae Miller who came th... |
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Smith wins stunning gold for The Bahamas in 200m
All weekend long, fans were wondering if there was something wrong with Teray Smith, the Bahamian who attends American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida. But yesterday he proved there is nothing wrong with his form when he put on one of the... |
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Gold medal rush continued on Day Two for The Bahamas
Team Bahamas picked up three more gold medals on the second day of competition at the 42nd BTC CARIFTA Games on Easter Sunday, adding to the two that were collected on opening night.
Winning the country’s first gold medal on Good Friday was Shauna... |
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Coach Ray Minus Jr. calls out national boxing federation
During a recent conclave hosted by the Amateur Boxing Federation of The Bahamas (ABFB) a lot of concerns were expressed. There is a big problem in Grand Bahama. The amateur boxing leaders there are not on the same page at all and the sport is sufferi... |
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The Bahamas winless, but gets bronze in CARIFTA water polo
The Bahamas’ 15-and-under boys water polo team ended with the bronze medal at the CARIFTA Water Polo Championships, which were contested over the weekend, at the National Stadium Pool, in Kingston, Jamaica. The bronze medal was The Bahamas’ first... |
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Sands says more work needs to be done with hosting of events
As the governing body for track and field in the country, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) handed the CARIFTA Games flag over to next year’s host Martinique on Monday. BAAA President Mike Sands took a look back at all the pre... |
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Journalists blast The Bahamas for ‘poor’ handling of media credentials
A number of regional and international journalists blasted The Bahamas for poor services, which they felt led to mediocre coverage of the 42nd BTC CARIFTA Games.
Several of them complained about missing deadlines because they did not receive results... |
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Stadium finally used for high-caliber meet
Excitement erupted at the state-of-the-art Thomas A Robinson National Stadium as the multimillion dollar gift from the People’s Republic of China hosted its first high-calibre regional meet.
Discussions opened nine years ago with Thomas Robinson h... |
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CARIFTA Games get underway tomorrow!
Head of Transportation for the 2013 CARIFTA Games, Foster Dorsette, and various members of the games’ Local Organizing Committee (LOC) greeted athletes from nine countries yesterday, when they arrived at the Lynden Pindling International Airport.
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Almost 200 volunteers selected for 42nd BTC CARIFTA Games
A large group of Bahamians have answered the call to freely give of their time and serve as volunteers for this year’s CARIFTA Games, announced Dr. Bridgette Rolle, head of volunteers in the Local Organizing Committee (LOC).
She views the more tha... |
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Long distance running focus by BAAA necessary
Tomorrow, the 42nd CARIFTA Games will officially begin at the new Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.
As the schedule of competition unfolds, onlookers are likely to see Jamaican athletes take command. This is usually the case. In particular, Jamai... |
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CIBC FirstCaribbean treating children to CARIFTA
The CARIFTA Games, Easter Egg Hunt and a day filled with activities, sums up what CIBC FirstCaribbean has planned for residents of the Nazareth Centre and the Elizabeth Estates Children’s Home on Saturday, March 30.
Excited and ready to execute, a... |
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RBC sending off CARIFTA aquatics in style
For the second year in a row, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is stepping up to the plate in terms of providing first-class treatment for the Bahamian CARIFTA aquatics contingent - swimming and water polo - before the annual regional championships.
T... |
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Pictet Bank & Trust supports Star Class event
The Bahamas and the Nassau Yacht Club are once again preparing to host some of the world’s top sailors, this time in the International Star Class Western Hemisphere Championship 2013.
A total of 23 two-man teams have entered the challenging four-d... |
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‘VCB’ will bring grace to Chris Brown Invitational
Veronica Campbell-Brown is the most decorated female track and field athlete in the history of the Caribbean. The Jamaicans fondly call her simply ‘VCB’. She will always be their darling, much in the manner of Merlene Ottey and Shelly-Ann Fraser-... |
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‘Lightning’ Bolt came out of CARIFTA Games fame
Usain Bolt got his start at CARIFTA. Born on August 21, 1986, Jamaican Usain Bolt dominated his competition at the CARIFTA Games, following in the tradition of great Jamaican sprinters.
In 2001 at the CARIFTA Games in Barbados, he finished second in... |
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Banker’s Bowling League
Semi-finals
As it turned out, J.S. Johnson Insurance Company will play the Central Bank of The Bahamas for the Banker’s Bowling League Championship. J.S. Johnson eliminated Credit Suisse Bank by winning the first game on the final night of competi... |
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Consolidated Water comes on board with BTC CARIFTA Games
Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: CWCO), which develops and operates seawater desalination plants and water distribution systems in areas of the world where naturally occurring supplies of potable water are scarce or nonexistent, is another sponso... |
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The Bahamas looking to make a splash in Jamaica
With CARIFTA track and field being held here in The Bahamas, that unit has gotten the bulk of attention leading into the Easter weekend events, but it is actually the CARIFTA Swim Team that has been the most consistent in terms of performances for Th... |
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New BTC cell tower by stadium in time for BTC CARIFTA Games
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) recently announced that it is getting ready to commission five new cell sites, four of which will be completed and in service before the end of April. The four that are coming on stream include sites at Se... |
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CIBC FirstCaribbean opens savings account for CARIFTA 2013
CIBC FirstCaribbean has set-up a savings account at the bank’s Shirley Street branch to make it easy for the public to donate funds to help the CARIFTA’s Local Organizing Committee (LOC) with the hosting of the 42nd Annual CARIFTA Games over the ... |
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The Bahamas’ CARIFTA Games depth, an important aspect
This weekend, the current best of The Bahamas in junior track and field will put this nation’s host reputation on the line against 20-plus delegations from around the Caribbean region, inclusive of the annual power Jamaica.
How deep is the 70-memb... |
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The other CARIFTA contenders: Countries that could make a statement
Since the beginning of the annual CARIFTA Games in 1972, Jamaica has been defeated only five times, four times by The Bahamas and once by Bermuda. The last time they were defeated was 29 years ago, here in The Bahamas.
When one looks at these games ... |
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Is the BAAA being charged for CARIFTA?
Facility fees are the hot topic being discussed among federation heads once again, this time with the focus on the new Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, according to a source.
It was revealed that the National Sports Authority (NSA) issued the Ba... |
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Sands: Newbold would be welcomed at CARIFTA
With no gun ever being found, and no test for gun residue ever done on Stephen ‘Dirty’ Newbold, the Bahamian junior track star and his legal team in Tallahassee, Florida are taking the high road.
According to the Orlando Sentinel, Newbold, throu... |
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Lowe’s supporting Bahamian CARIFTA athletes
As Lowe’s Wholesale Drug Agencies Limited celebrates its 60th anniversary, the company realizes that it is through the support of the community that they achieve success. In appreciation, Lowe’s is giving back to the community by way of supportin... |
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Triple jumping twins will be missed at CARIFTA
The list of 70 athletes selected to compete for The Bahamas at the 42nd CARIFTA Games does not include a pair of noted triple jumpers. I refer to the twins, Latario and Lathone Collie-Minns. My understanding is that they are both injured and will not... |
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BOC Notice
The Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) will stage its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of officers under the authority of the General Assembly of the BOC and in accordance with article VIII 1e of the BOC Constitution, on Friday April 12, 2013... |
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RBC golf tourney raises thousands for the Ranfurly Homes
RBC Royal Bank held its 3rd Annual RBC Client Appreciation & Invitational Golf Tournament on March 20, 2013. Participants, including RBC clients and business partners, enjoyed a day of exciting golf and friendly competition on the Ocean Club Golf... |
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Stephen ‘Dirty’ Newbold released from jail
According to reports online, the country’s top junior quartermiler has been released from county jail in Tallahassee, Florida, after spending the night behind bars, and will be allowed to return to The Bahamas to compete in next weekend’s CARIFTA... |
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Gold sponsor Coca-Cola partners with Rotary at CARIFTA 2013
Rotarians, Rotaractors and Interactors will join volunteers working at the 42nd BTC CARIFTA Games in the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium this Easter weekend. They will be distributing Coca-Cola beverages to attendees from March 29 to April 1.
Do... |
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Cuban boxing program, a rich Caribbean legacy
The boxing tradition in Cuba, the largest island of the Caribbean, just happens to be one of the brightest aspects of sports in the region.
Barbados’ Joe Walcott (not to be confused with the American former heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott)... |
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New Providence Women’s Basketball Association End-of-season awards
Top Scorer
Shantell Rolle (Johnson’s Lady Truckers)
Most Assists
Shantell Rolle (Johnson’s Lady Truckers)
Most Rebounds
Pamela Bethel (Career Builders Cheetahs)
Most Steals
Malesha Peterson (Bommer G. Operators)
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CARIFTA medal hopeful arrested on gun charge
One of The Bahamas’ finest junior athletes, and one who was regarded as one of the country’s best weapons going into next weekend’s CARIFTA Games, is reportedly behind bars in the United States.
Stephen ‘Dirty’ Newbold, World Youth Champio... |
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Bodybuilding championships to feature two new categories
Two new categories will be added to all of the shows hosted by the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federations (BBFF) this year, as announced by president Danny Sumner yesterday.
Male bodybuilders will get an opportunity to show off their bodies in... |
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Gatlin puts ban period behind him; will headline Chris Brown Invitational
The presence of Justin Gatlin in the Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational field is of high importance to the event, says Chief Consultant Grafton Ifill Jr.
Considered in the all-time best group of the United States in sprinting, Gatlin was one of the ea... |
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A number of checkpoints set up for CARIFTA
Security at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium will be heightened during the CARIFTA Games, with the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) setting up a number of check points in the coming days.
The check points will be spread around a 5-10 mile ra... |
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The Bahamas falls to Costa Rica and Guatemala
Team Bahamas will now play on the back end of the draw, after losing matches in both the boys’ and girls’ divisions of the Junior Fed Cup and Junior Davis Cup tournaments, that is currently ongoing in El Salvador.
The two losses picked up yester... |
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CARIFTA athletes in big need of public support
The full 70-member national team for the 2013 CARIFTA Games was named following the final trials that concluded at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium last weekend.
There were not a lot of names jumping out at you with full recognition. Yes, the... |
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Operators win women’s title in overtime thriller
Despite hobbling around on one leg for most of the night, Diasti Delancey came up big when her team needed her the most, to preserve a 68-63 win over the Career Builders Cheetahs last night, wrapping up the New Providence Women’s Basketball Associa... |
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Young Jay Major rides to victory in Florida
One of The Bahamas’ elite junior cyclists, Jay Major, competed in Tampa, Florida recently, and captured his first international trophy for 2013. Young Major won the international junior title at the event, and is now gearing up for many more region... |
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The Catholic Games to hit scene April 6
Coming soon is the extravaganza known as the Catholic Games!
The Catholic Church in The Bahamas, headed by Archbishop, Most Reverend Patrick Pinder, is about to unfold another chapter in its storied sporting history. The first Catholic Games will be... |
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70-member CARIFTA team has first meeting
The encore presentation of The Bahamas’ best performance at CARIFTA in nearly three decades is less than two weeks away, and the athletes named to the full 70-member squad couldn’t be more excited.
As a matter of fact, that was the one word kept... |
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CIBC FirstCaribbean visible in its sponsorship efforts of CARIFTA
From March 29 to April 1, athletes from across the Caribbean will gather here in New Providence for the staging of the 42nd Annual CARIFTA Track and Field Championships. The event takes place under the theme, ‘A Celebration of Caribbean Unity’, a... |
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Chris Brown Invitational should be accepted as national event
The Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational is a historic breakthrough for The Bahamas.
Come April 13, for the first time, a major track and field elite invitational will be staged here and that speaks volumes. It’s a sports tourism bonanza and the Minis... |
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BAAA ratifies 70-member CARIFTA team
After two days of competition, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) announced that a full squad will represent the country at the 42nd CARIFTA Games.
The first official practice for the 70-member team will run today, at 6 p.m., at... |
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Six-member team to represent The Bahamas in El Salvador
A six-member team, which has been selected by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) to compete in the under-16 Junior Davis Cup/Fed Cup Tournament, landed safely in El Salvador yesterday.
After picking up a fifth place finish at the North, Cent... |
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The ‘Tank’ deserves to close out boxing career in style
Sherman ‘Tank’ Williams has been a professional fighter for 16 years. It was in 1997 when he had his first professional bout – a loss. Since that time, the sturdy, compact heavyweight has crafted a career that is well respected.
His record tod... |
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Cheetahs looking to close series
Defending champions in the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association (NPWBA), the Career Building Cheetahs have taken a one game lead over their opponents the Bommer G Operators.
The Cheetahs are now a game away from clinching another title ... |
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Ford’s developmental camp continues at Windsor Park
Young baseball players are invited out to Windsor Park to take part in the 28th annual Mario Ford Baseball Camp and Developmental program.
Ford, one of the leading coaches and players in the sport said it is pivotal for young children to learn the f... |
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Boxing commission looks to assist mixed martial arts in Grand Bahama
Minister of Grand Bahama Michael Darville recently expressed a desire to work with the national boxing program to the fullest, particularly regarding the sport in his island.
It was at an introductory meeting with the New Providence-based government... |
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Scotiabank hosts golf international
A day of gorgeous weather at the picturesque Ocean Club Golf Course set the perfect backdrop for the first Scotiabank Golf Invitational on Sunday past. A delicate balance of camaraderie and rivalry made the tournament a fun-filled experience in which... |
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Cybots end Giants’ three-year reign
Some may call it being in the right place at the right time, but Brian ‘Tucker’ Bain sums it up as pure defense.
With just 10.5 seconds remaining in their championship game against the Commonwealth Bank Giants, and his team, the Mailboat Cybots ... |
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The Bahamas preparing to face USA-sub team
Players on the men’s national select rugby squad may need to bring their sprint shoes to practice, as coaches plan to double up on the speed and efficiency drills.
Members of the executive board and coaches in the Bahamas Rugby Football Union (BRF... |
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Diaz to challenge St-Pierre for welterweight title
Do you remember your Saturday morning cartoons - He-Man vs. Skeletor, G.I. Joe vs. Cobra, or even Autobots vs. the Decepticons? That age old conflict of hero vs. villain is what paints the backdrop for the main event of Ultimate Fighting Championship... |
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Sprints to highlight CARIFTA opening day
Sprinting, as expected, will highlight the first day of CARIFTA 2013 competition, March 30, at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.
The rest of the schedule, of course, promises much excitement also. It is evident that despite some underlying qu... |
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Colina signs on as bronze partner for CARIFTA
Athletes competing in the 42nd BTC CARIFTA Games will be well covered now that Colina Insurance has come on board.
Financial assistance of $30,000 from the insurance company to the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) has placed... |
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Free morning sessions at the 42nd BTC CARIFTA Games
In an attempt to fill the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium for each session, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has decided not to charge entrance fees for all morning sessions, at the 42nd CARIFTA Games.
Tickets are on sale for all other ses... |
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Boxing association head pleads for more fundraising vibrancy
An up-and-coming local sports leader, at the recent Amateur Boxing Federation of The Bahamas (ABFB) symposium, made some forceful and challenging remarks, indicating an assertiveness that is kind of refreshing.
Leevan Hinsey, who heads the New Provi... |
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Chris Brown event bringing the region’s best to The Bahamas
Chris Brown, arguably The Bahamas’ most decorated male athlete ever, is bringing the region’s top athletes to The Bahamas for the first professional athletics meet to be held in the country in many years.
The Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational, pr... |
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Restaurant bowling challenge begins at Mario’s
Can one say that food is synonymous with fun? Absolutely, especially if you are referring to Mario’s Bowling & Family Entertainment Palace’s much anticipated Restaurant Bowling Challenge.
The Restaurant Bowling Challenge, as it has been coin... |
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Shaunae Miller sends rivals strong message
There is now “the big four” of outstanding women 400 meters (m) runners in Bahamian history. Shaunae Miller, the star freshman quarter-miller at the University of Georgia, is the reigning World Youth, and a former World Junior and CARIFTA Games c... |
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Over 30 qualifiers so far for CARIFTA
Despite the absence of key contributors such as Anthonique Strachan and Ryan Ingraham, who have surpassed the age requirement limits, this year’s CARIFTA squad is expected to be one of the largest and best ever, as the country celebrates its 40th y... |
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Boxing organizations sign on with anti-doping body
The connection between the Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission (BADC) and sports entities around the country is getting cemented.
On Saturday, key items on the agenda of the symposium organized by the Amateur Boxing Federation of The Bahamas (ABFB), was ... |
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NCAA title for freshman Shaunae Miller!
A U.S. collegiate national title and the posting of the fifth fastest time in the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), is how Bahamian Shaunae Miller ended her first indoor season for the University of Georgia (UGA) Bulldog... |
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Giants get back in NPBA series with win in triple overtime thriller
Coach Perry Thompson isn’t too sure if a five-point win in triple overtime is the start of good things to come for his Commonwealth Bank Giants team, but he liked the way the squad bounced back in true championship form.
Down two games to none in ... |
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Chris Brown Invitational precedes Cayman event
Track and field (athletics) is rocking in the Caribbean these days. More than ever before, the world is paying attention to the Caribbean, primarily because of the awesome sprint talents that have emerged in large numbers.
In 2012 at the London Olym... |
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SAC chugs on to 24 straight
All aboard!!! When the members of the St. Augustine's College (SAC) Big Red Machine set-up on the track in the annual Bahamas Association Independent of Secondary Schools (BAISS) track and field championship, the only number on their minds was 24. ... |
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Coaches brought up to speed in boxing
The new scoring machine given to the Amateur Boxing Federation of The Bahamas should make life a little easier for officials and judges, when boxing bouts are held in the country.
President of the of the local organization Wellington Miller confirme... |
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Amateur boxing at pivotal stage
The amateur Boxing program in the country is at a pivotal stage. I believe there should be a sense of urgency within the Amateur Boxing Federation of The Bahamas. Perhaps this situation will be pointedly addressed today when the ABFB stages a mini co... |
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Spurs to bring large European following to The Bahamas
Tickets are selling fast for the first international soccer match to be held in The Bahamas and enthusiastic fans are encouraged to take advantage of the low, affordable prices.
It was confirmed yesterday by Anton Sealey, president of the Bahamas Fo... |
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Albany assists with development of soccer field at stadium
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson gave the infield pitch in Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium two thumbs up. Johnson said the assistance received from Albany Bahamas has made the process of preparation much easier, and that t... |
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CARIFTA Profile - D’Mitry Charlton
The 2013 Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) CARIFTA Trials is set for March 15-16 at the new Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The 2013 CARIFTA Games is scheduled for that same venue, two weeks after the trials. The Nassau Guardia... |
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Key West Strikers Club presents big challenge
The Bahamas Football Association (BFA) is blossoming like never before. Presently, the stage is set for the local soccer scene to get a good taste of regional and international action.
Later this month, March 25-29, the BFA will host one of the hott... |
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Jamaican Reggae Boyz vs. Tottenham in The Bahamas
According to reports, the governing body for soccer in the country could not schedule a better match to officially open the infield pitch, located in the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. One of the biggest football clubs in the world will be head... |
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Chinese give another $10,000 toward CARIFTA
The National Sports Authority (NSA) received a much needed financial contribution yesterday, to assist with work being done on the new Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.
As preparation for the hosting of the biggest regional junior event continues... |
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CARIFTA hopeful: Carmeisha Cox
The 2013 Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) CARIFTA Trials is set for March 15-16 at the new Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The 2013 CARIFTA Games is scheduled for that same venue, two weeks after the trials. The Nassau Guardia... |
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Commission renews boxing connection to Grand Bahama
The Bahamas Boxing Commission has re-established a relationship with the fraternity in Grand Bahama. This past weekend, the commission interacted with the Ministry for Grand Bahama, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture's ... |
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Christian Heritage on the verge of repeating
Dhylan Culmer scored more than half of his team’s points yesterday, to help the Christian Heritage Angels pull off a Game One win over Teleos Academy, and come within one game of repeating as junior boys basketball champions in the Bahamas Scholast... |
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Bahamas Roadmasters excel in Florida marathon event
Four members of the New Providence based Bahamas Roadmasters Running Club were among nearly 5,000 runners participating in the 8th Annual A1A Fort Lauderdale Marathon and Half Marathon held in Florida. While braving 45 degree morning temperatures and... |
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CARIFTA rivalry continues for Jamaica, The Bahamas
The Inter-Secondary Schools Boys and Girls Championships (Champs) will be staged in Jamaica two weeks prior to that country’s national junior track and field team traveling to The Bahamas for the 42nd version of the CARIFTA Games.
Jamaica has won ... |
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BSAA Championships get underway
Despite ending Game One of their championship series with only three players yesterday, the Teleos Academy Cherubims junior girls still had enough to hold off the Mt. Carmel Cavaliers.
Behind a game-high 18 points from Angelique Bethel, the Cherubim... |
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A number of schools took part in World Tennis Day activities
St. Andrew’s School drew the number one seed in Pool One and Hill Crest Academy led the charge in Pool Two, as play got underway in the 10’s Mini-Tennis Jamboree which swung into action over at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s (BLTA) Nat... |
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CARIFTA hopefuls: Latario and Lathone Collie-Minns
The 2013 Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) CARIFTA Trials is set for March 15-16 at the new Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The 2013 CARIFTA Games is scheduled for that same venue, two weeks after the trials. The Nassau Guardia... |
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Doug Collins still making vital sports contribution
Doug Collins is a Canadian who first got a foothold in The Bahamas during the 1970s. He is a youth mentor and largely responsible for the A.F. Adderley Tigers’ basketball legacy.
Collins is also one of the founders of the HOYTES Basketball Program... |
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Giants to meet the Cybots again
The defending champions in the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA), the Commonwealth Bank Giants, have booked their spot into the final once again, and are ready to get the ball bouncing against the MailBoat Cybots.
The best-of-seven champi... |
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Cheetahs, Angels take the upper hand in their playoff series
While Super Value Cybots Queens Head Coach Wadye Watson held his head in disbelief, Mario Bowleg, coach of the Career Builders Cheetahs, ushered his team off the court as soon as he could.
With .5 seconds remaining in the overtime period, one of the... |
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CARIFTA Profile - Devynne Charlton
The 2013 Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) CARIFTA Trials is set for March 15-16 at the new Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The 2013 CARIFTA Games is scheduled for that same venue, two weeks after the trials. The Nassau Guardia... |
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HOYTES Program, signature item for Grand Bahama
The HOYTES Program, coordinated by Gladstone ‘Moon’ McPhee, is a Grand Bahama affair. The program always has been rooted in the country’s second city and according to McPhee that will always be the case. Indeed, HOYTES is one of the signature s... |
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Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium listed as a Class 2 by IAAF
The international governing body for track and field has listed the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium as a Class 2 facility.
The 15,000-seat facility that has an estimated cost of $30 million was certified last week by the International Association... |
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World Tennis Day to be celebrated on Monday
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) will join other federations around the globe on Monday to celebrate World Tennis Day.
About 210 countries under the International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) umbrella will be participating in the global cel... |
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Hoytes Girl Classic to be expanded
Immediately upon the heels of a competitively successful Hoytes Geneva Rutherford Girls Classic, Coordinator Coach Gladstone ‘Moon’ McPhee began focusing on the 2014 event.
McPhee has expressed the intention to invite all of the participants of ... |
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Minister: BTC CARIFTA 2013 will be the best ever
There are three reasons why the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson believes that this year’s CARIFTA Games will be the best ever.
As he joined in with members of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) and the... |
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Female golfers enjoying their time in ‘paradise’
Some of the best female golfers in the world are coming to The Bahamas in May for the first ever ladies professional golf event here, and two of them got a jump on the competition yesterday as they played a round of golf at the Ocean Club Golf Course... |
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Boxing commission in Grand Bahama
The Bahamas Boxing Commission will be represented in Grand Bahama today. The commission’s presence will be highlighted by an official meeting with the Minister for Grand Bahama, Dr. Michael Darville, and a session with National Deputy Director of S... |
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Raptors win 13th GSSSA Junior Championships
There was no need for the coaching staff from the C.H. Reeves Raptors to wait around for the official results of the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) Junior Track and Field Championships.
Head Coach Lenora Conyers and crew wer... |
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About 50 junior athletes showed up at McCartney’s combine
International coaches were very impressed with the talent level displayed by junior players, especially those who stepped on to the gridiron for the first time, at the combine that was staged by professional football player Karl McCartney this past S... |
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Robins must explain basketball disrespect
The Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) is the parent body for the sport in the country. Its position of authority is not questioned by any. The International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the regional bodies, the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC), the... |
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Has the balance of power shifted in high school basketball?
The Cobras’ second straight Hugh Campbell title on Monday night at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium gave the capital its third straight, and eighth in the past nine years.
It certainly raises the question of whether or not the balance of ... |
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CARIFTA Profile - Shaunae Miller
The 2013 Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) CARIFTA Trials is set for March 15-16 at the new Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The 2013 CARIFTA Games is scheduled for that same venue, two weeks after the trials. The Nassau Guardia... |
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The Bahamas warms up for ICC Americas Division I tourney
Players from The Bahamas’ national cricket team, which recently won the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Americas Division II Tournament here at home, gained some much needed match experience last weekend by playing in a Bahamas Cricket Asso... |
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Coach McPhee touts female basketball
Legendary coach, Gladstone ‘Moon’ McPhee, the face of the HOYTES Basketball Program, crafted another successful tournament last weekend in Grand Bahama.
The noted mentor of athletes showcased the 2013 Geneva Rutherford Annual Girls Basketball Cl... |
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Cobras repeat!
For the second year in a row, and the third in the past six years, the C.C. Sweeting Cobras are Hugh Campbell Champions!
Led by their seniors Dionte Strachan and Alvano Miller they took home the most prestigious high school basketball title in the c... |
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Legacy to participate in two mini tournaments this summer
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — Pre-season training and workouts continue this and each Saturday between 1-3 p.m. as the Legacy Baseball/Softball Association finalizes teams for its upcoming girls softball and boys baseball seasons, which open March 2, 20... |
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Jamaica’s ‘Champs’, standard for school track and field
A lot has been written in this space and elsewhere about the mighty junior and senior track and field athletes from Jamaica. That island has indeed become more synonymous with great track and field athletes than any of its sister nations, yes, includ... |
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Pros win another Boil Fish Bowl title
The famous Bahamian song, ‘Age ain’t nothing but a number’ is the newest slogan being picked up by the members of the Orry J. Sands Pros football club. They danced in celebration of another title on Sunday.
The pennant-winning V8-Fusion Stingr... |
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36-member team named for CARIFTA Swimming Championships
A full squad was selected by the local governing body of swimming to represent the country at the 28th edition of the CARIFTA Swimming Championships this year.
The team was ratified late last evening by the executive members of the Bahamas Swimming ... |
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Championship rematch set for Hugh Campbell final
It all comes down to tonight’s championship game for all the marbles, and when the dust settled yesterday, it was the same two teams from a year ago which emerged victorious and advanced.
The C.C. Sweeting Cobras will once again try to fend off th... |
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BOC challenged to assume strong leadership position
Never before in his country, has there been a better opportunity for the Olympic Movement to connect with the entire Bahamas, substantively.
The stage is indeed set for the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC). For the most part, through the years, the O... |
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Full combine to kick-off today at 4 p.m.
Coaches from both the collegiate and professional ranks will be on hand, today, at the first full combine hosted by Karl McCartney.
McCartney, the starting linebacker for the Calgary Stampeders has invited coaches from the Toronto Argonauts, Georgia... |
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Teachers clinic a success
President Derron Donaldson gave the first teachers clinic, held in Grand Bahama, two thumbs up yesterday, saying tennis is on rise.
The two-day tennis clinic for the teachers was hosted by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA), which Donaldson ... |
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Merlene Ottey, great example to follow
Merlene Ottey, considered by many within the English-speaking Caribbean as the greatest of our female track and field athletes, of all time, returned to her native Jamaica recently and continued to demonstrate the kind of class she has been known for... |
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Boil Fish Bowl set for this Sunday
Can the experiences of veteran players from the Orry J. Sands Pros be used to their advantage, giving them the edge over the youthful members on the V8-Fusion Stingrays’ squad... or will the pennant-winning Stingrays live up to their words and run ... |
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Dynasty Stars squeeze past visiting Lucaya
The Dynasty Stars Cricket Club and the visiting Lucaya Cricket Club produced an exciting match on Sunday at Haynes Oval, in which the hosts edged Lucaya in a nail-biting finish.
Lucaya won the toss and chose to bat first in the 30-over encounter. Th... |
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Family Island relocation program discovers young Juan Armbrister
The Bahamas has a rich tradition of high jump sensations beginning in 1927 with the great Charlie Major, who set a national record at that time, of 6’ 7-1/2”, at the Melrose Games, at Madison Gardens in New York. That record stood for 40 years.
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Big opportunity exists for Olympic committee
The great wish of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is for National Olympic Committees (NOCs) around the world to become more proactive and drive development initiatives in their respective countries.
In our case, the Bahamas Olympic Committ... |
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2,000 CARIFTA tickets already sold
Local residents are being encouraged to reserve their seats, or better yet, purchase tickets in advance so they can be a part of the live CARIFTA action taking place at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium.
Right now, tickets are only available... |
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Byron Ferguson adjusting well in Finland
National volleyball standout Bryon Ferguson has quickly made the adjustment into the professional ranks of the sport, cracking the top 10 charts in attacks and blocks.
The starting middle player for the men’s national team is playing in Finland wi... |
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Hail to Caribbean’ sports stalwart Teddy McCook
The world recently lost another of its finest sports administrators. Jamaica’s Teddy McCook died on Monday, February 11. His passing has been generally lamented throughout the world’s track and field family, but in the Caribbean region, he has le... |
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C.I. Gibson Rattlers on a mission
To say that Kevin ‘KJ’ Johnson and the C.I. Gibson Rattlers are still fuming from being dismissed from the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) season this year, might be an understatement.
The Rattlers won their first two gam... |
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Spanish Wells dominant in opening of Eleuthera league
With the sound of junkanoo in the air and some smartly dressed little leaguers marching on to the field at the Rock Sound Primary School, the Eleuthera Junior Baseball League of Rock Sound opened its 2013 season.
In his opening remarks, Larry Forbes... |
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Local soccer stage expands
The Bahamas Football Association (BFA) is now in a prime position to expand the sport’s stage locally, and regionally, with the expectation for an international impact in the foreseeable future.
The beach soccer dimension, as a result of the BFA h... |
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Giant upset on Day One of Hugh Campbell
Not only did the St. John’s College Giants show that they can play with the government schools yesterday, but that they could actually beat them as well, taking down one of the top squads in the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSS... |
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Under-19 select rugby team fall to Canadian squad, twice
The under-19 (U19) youth select rugby team had a better showing in their second match against the Canadian team, Joan of Arc, this past Saturday.
Even though it was just the first tournament for most of the players, Head Coach Garfield Morrison like... |
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‘Tank’ Williams focusing on Commonwealth title
Grand Bahamian Sherman ‘Tank’ Williams is now 40. Williams, however, is a very young 40-year-old and he emphasized in a recent conversation, a concentration on getting a shot at the Commonwealth Boxing Council’s (CBC) heavyweight title.
Willia... |
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GSSSA champs come to an exciting conclusion
Coach Trevor Grant let out a huge sigh of relief after Van Hutchinson Jr. netted one of two free throw shots in the waning seconds of the third and decisive Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) championship game on Saturday night.
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Cybots sweep the Digitals; move on to the semis
The Mailboat Cybots are not going to just sit back and cross their legs, waiting on their opponent in the next round of play in the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) playoffs.
Coach Wayde Watson and his team want to hit the court running,... |
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Reflecting on past sports glory of Grand Bahama
Recently on Dwight Strachan’s “Morning Blend” show, a Guardian Radio 96.9 FM feature item, Tyrone Sawyer was the guest. Sawyer is the sports director at the Ministry of Tourism. He entertained a wide variety of questions regarding sports touris... |
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Team Bahamas strengthens with Freeport players
The Bahamas is expected to field a stronger team when the Freeport players are added to the mix this weekend.
Playing in their second try, the U19 select youth rugby squad will go up against the Canadian team, Joan of Arc, at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the... |
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Age Group Tennis tournament set for today
After months of training, students enrolled into the Brajaxba Tennis program will play in their first full match on Saturday.
The Age Group Tennis tournament will cater to students from the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s (BLTA) Play and Stay pr... |
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The fight goes on for Champion Perry
There has been a reprinting of Bert Perry’s book, “The Fight Goes On”. Perry, christened Bertram Perigord Jr., is an icon. He exploded on the scene in the late 1960s as a Golden Gloves standout in New York. Upon his return home, he became a cro... |
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Men’s series goes down to the wire!
The championship series in the men’s division of the New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA), will go to a fifth and decisive game scheduled for Sunday.
The defending champions Scotiabank Defenders bounced back after dropping the opening two ... |
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Atlantic Medical partners with the Barracudas
Atlantic Medical has partnered with the Barracudas Swim Club to host the first Atlantic Medical Invitational Swim Meet, set for this weekend February 15 and 16, at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex.
Atlantic Medical is enthusiastic and e... |
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IAAF certification requirements for national stadium
There is great urgency for the new Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium to be fully within the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Certification Systems in time for the CARIFTA Trials, scheduled to begin March 15. This is the cas... |
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Atlantis partners with CARIFTA 2013
With the Atlantis Resort stepping on to the medal podium as a bronze sponsor for the hosting of the 2013 BTC CARIFTA Games, the financial burden for the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) just got a little lighter.
The annual track and field classic i... |
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A total of 22 countries have confirmed for CARIFTA
The number of participants and visitors who will be in town for the 2013 BTC CARIFTA Games is steadily growing, as the countdown to the hosting of the event continues.Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Basil Christie revealed yesterday,... |
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Vitamalt comes on board as a major sponsor of Hugh Campbell Classic
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic, set to begin Monday, February 18, with 29 government and private schools from New Providence, Grand Bahama, Abaco, Bimini, Eleuthera and the Turks & Caicos Islands. At ... |
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Investigation of 2013 CARIFTA LOC necessary
Last week when I called for, in this space, a scrutiny of the 2013 CARIFTA Local Organizing Committee (LOC), it is understood there was astonishment within the Bahamas Association of Athletics Association (BAAA).The BAAA appointed the LOC and is full... |
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Sands has his sights set on World Championships
Despite a devastating knee injury which knocked him out of the Olympic final, Bahamian triple jumper ‘Superman’ Leevan Sands still ended 2012 as the highest ranked Bahamian according to Track & Field News, the American magazine that is widely... |
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Club Monica meet set for this weekend
Club Monica Athletics Track and Field Club, under its president Dianne M. Woodside, wil host the 10th Annual Club Monica Athletics Track & Field Classic this Friday, February 15 and Saturday, February 16.
The meet will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday,... |
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Sports ministry deserves courtesy from the federations
In 2002 when I began an association with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in a consultant capacity, it was truly amazing to find that there was such a lack of understanding regarding the boundaries of the relationship with sports federations... |
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Coaches, officials come together for All-star night
It was the coaches’ turn to show off their skills to their players who sat in the stands on Saturday night, during the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association (NPWBA) annual all-star festivities.
The coaches from the various squads in the ... |
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Legacy Baseball/ Softball ready for 2013 season opening
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — The 2013 season for youth baseball and softball in the Legacy Baseball/Softball Association will officially open on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at the YMCA.
Legacy President Eugene Thompson is hoping for another banner year fo... |
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NACAC President ‘Teddy’ McCook passes away
Neville ‘Teddy’ McCook, president of the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) died early yesterday afternoon in hospital in Kingston, Jamaica. He was 73.
McCook had been ill for a while and was being treate... |
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A need for scrutiny of CARIFTA Games organizing committee
The rumble of dissatisfaction with the local organizing committee for the 2013 CARIFTA Games is getting louder as the regional track and field classic comes quickly upon us. There are claims that the committee has an almost total disassociation with ... |
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NINE STRAIGHT!
Even a subpar regular season this year couldn’t slow down the Scottsdale Vixens!
The most prolific team in the New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA) rose to the occasion once the postseason got underway, and proved why they have been the be... |
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Stingrays, Pros to meet in CAFL’s Boil Fish Bowl
The Orry J. Sands Pros will be a different team when they step on the field in two weeks, said Head Coach Shervin Johnson. Johnson didn’t like how his team executed on Saturday, even though they were able to advance to the Commonwealth American Foo... |
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A number of youngsters show up at tennis’ ‘Dollar Day’ training session
The first ‘Dollar Day’ training session was a huge success, leaving the executive members in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) looking forward to next Saturday.
More than 60 kids showed up to the BLTA’s National Tennis Centre, to part... |
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Boxing ‘Hall of Fame’ focus by commission
The hall of fame programs of Florida and this country are high on the agenda of the Bahamas Boxing Commission. The commission had its first hall of fame induction in 2009. The first inductees were Yama Bahama, Gomeo Brennan and Elisha Obed.
In 2011,... |
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GSSSA championships will be aired live on Cable 12
Evan Wisdom and other officials in the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology are making sure that you won’t miss a shot, when the Government Secondary Schools Sporting Association (GSSSA) Basketball Championships tips off on Thursday.
The ... |
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Volunteers needed to assist with CARIFTA Games
While the chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for CARIFTA scurries to find rooms for the growing number of persons interested in watching the 42nd edition of the regional games, more volunteers are also needed because of the great dema... |
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Meacher Major at crossroads
Meacher Major, the 5-foot 7-inch super featherweight who has had appreciable success, is at a career crossroads.
The Kemp Road-based boxer/youth mentor has been a regional (WBA Caribbean Boxing Federation) lightweight champion and a repeated Commonw... |
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BTC is title sponsor of CARIFTA Games
With a $1.2 million budget at its disposal, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) welcomed the financial assistance from corporate giant Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) yesterday.
A $175,000 contribution to the BAAA offici... |
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Singles win for Maura!
Andrew Cole Maura, a grade seven student at the Lyford Cay International School, recently won the Boys 12s singles division at the Plantation Holiday Super Series junior tennis tournament at the Frank Veltri Tennis Complex in Plantation, Florida. The... |
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‘Major Pain’ showing his gratitude to Minus Jr.
The journey to the professional ranks for Bahamian boxer Meacher ‘Major Pain’ Major wasn’t an easy one, but as he reflects on the many ups and downs, the super featherweight fighter wants to thank all those who have contributed to his success.
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CARIFTA Talent Search finally hits high gear
The CARIFTA Talent Search, coordinated by Harrison Petty and Keith Parker, is finally hitting high gear with the top regional track and field classic approaching. The 2013 edition of the CARIFTA Games, the 42nd, is scheduled for March 29-April 1.
Pe... |
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LPGA event coming to The Bahamas
The par three public golf course, located in the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex, should be officially opened in May, around the same time the Pure Silk-Bahamas Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tournament will swing into action.
Minister o... |
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BLTA launches its ‘Dollar Day’ training program
Keeping with their promise to make the sport of tennis more affordable for all Bahamians, the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) will host its first “Dollar Day” training session, on Saturday.
The new initiative is a part of a developmental ... |
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Jamaica presents tall order for The Bahamas
He came out of Trelawny Parish in the Cornwall County of Jamaica. The area is a sanctuary for birds and one of the most ecological areas in all of Jamaica. There is much similarity to some of the lesser affluent areas of the Family Islands of The Bah... |
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BAAA CARIFTA Talent Search Program heads on the road
The program which is expected to produce a full team of throwers for this year’s CARIFTA Games, for The Bahamas, is in full swing.
After a successful showing during the High School Relays here in New Providence, the Bahamas Association of Athletic... |
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One Bahamas Foundation to stage a ‘Unity Walk’
The One Bahamas Foundation will hold a ‘Unity Walk’ on Saturday February 23, 2013, in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
The fun walk will begin at 6:30 a.m., leaving Arawak Cay and traveling west along West Bay Street into the Cable Beach are... |
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Yves Edwards loses at UFC 156
Easily one of the hardest working men ever in the history of the sport, Bahamian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Yves ‘Thugjitsu Master’ Edwards (42-19-1 MMA, 10-6 UFC) was back in the cage barely a month after a spectacular defeat of Jeremy Ste... |
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CARIFTA Games, a big test for BAAA administration
The Bahamas will host the CARIFTA Games for the sixth time this year. A lot is on the line. The attention of Bahamians across this archipelago and the entire region will be focused on the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) when the a... |
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Big Red Machine one game away from championships
A late surge in the fourth quarter was just the remedy the St. Augustine’s College Big Red Machine needed, to pull off the win yesterday, in the first game in the Bahamas Association of Independent Senior Schools (BAISS) Basketball Championships.
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Qualifying standards for CARIFTA Games are set by BAAA
It was revealed by the president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) Mike Sands that the qualifying standards for the CARIFTA Games are used as a guide for the local governing body to assist with the selection process.
Sands... |
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Minister Johnson seeks to fortify sports group
Recently, the interaction that is going on between Dr. Daniel Johnson, minister of youth, sports and culture, and two former high-ranking ministry figures, was announced.
It is clear that former Director of Sports Martin Lundy and his deputy, Frank ... |
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Stadiums will be ready for CARIFTA
Director of Sports in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture Tim Munnings reassured the executive members of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) and Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the CARIFTA Games that both stadiums will... |
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Major wins first road race on the year
The 30-mile trek seemed to be the perfect start to the New Providence Cycling Association’s (NPCA) season, as cyclists turned out in large numbers to compete in the first open road race.
The rich mix of elite, masters and novice cyclists was a goo... |
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No qualifiers until track is certified or re-opened
Junior track and field athletes hoping to achieve qualification standards for the CARIFTA Games will have to use their times and distances recorded at local meets as a guide, since the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium is not certified and the old ... |
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Marathon Bahamas enthusiasm spreads
The fourth version of Sunshine Insurance Marathon Bahamas continues to bring in accolades from around the world. It must be clear to all, that here in The Bahamas, we have an event that has the makings of one of the great international annual happeni... |
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LOC gets financial assistance from corporate Bahamas
Four companies have settled into the blocks, alongside the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to ensure that this year’s CARIFTA Games are the best ever.
The Caribbean Bottling Company (Bahamas) Ltd., Bahamian Brewery and Beverage Company, the... |
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McCartney hosts local pre-combine
A number of young local Bahamian football players will take to the gridiron just hours before the 44th edition of the Super Bowl, hosted by the National Football League (NFL), hoping that their skills will impress the professional coaches who are in ... |
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Thompson looks to spark refreshing cricket climate
The venerable Paul Thompson is the chairman of the Bahamas Cricket Association Committee that is responsible for special events. In this space earlier, the BCA was saluted for undertaking the initiative to host the Americas Division 2 Championships h... |
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Finals match-ups set in the NPVA
The defending champions in the New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA), the Scottsdale Vixens and the Scotiabank Defenders, are not going to give up their crowns that easily. The two squads are ready to battle when the championships start on Sun... |
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BAAA monitoring readiness of new national stadium
Mike Sands, president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA), will closely monitor the track and field championships this weekend, the first full meet on the local governing body’s calendar.
Sands will pay attention to the se... |
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Shooting guard Thompson shows value for the Warriors
Coach Mark Jackson is obviously delighted in the 108-95 victory his Golden State Warriors recorded over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. There is a question that I have however.
What are his plans going forward for Klay Thompson? The Bahamian-con... |
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St. Valentine’s Day Massacre is up next
Two new races were added to the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, making it one of the biggest sailing events to be held in New Providence.
The E-class and sculling races are expected to be very entertaining, as hundreds of Bahamians are expected to c... |
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New executive team looking to move volleyball forward
Putting together two strong sides to represent the country in the regional beach volleyball tour is going to be hard work for the new officers in the Bahamas Volleyball Federation (BVF).
With little over a month to prepare, for the beach tour and ot... |
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Stronger basketball focus on higher female standard
The Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament has for decades now, been the high water mark for high school championships of the sport in the country. Without a doubt, the tournament long ago, surged ahead of all of the other basketball events for male pla... |
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Cheetahs cruise to easy win against the Saints
The Career Builders Cheetahs seem to have turned it up a notch with the season winding down and the playoffs approaching.
The two-time defending New Providence Women’s Basketball Association (NPWBA) Champions cruised to a 25-point win over the Sky... |
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NFIR celebrating 60 years of spectacular sloop sailing
Once again, in April of this year, the best in the grand tradition of Bahamian sloop sailing will converge in Elizabeth’s Harbour, George Town, Exuma, for the 60th Annual National Family Island Regatta (NFIR).
What began 60 years ago as a weekend ... |
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Baseball program still at an impasse
Presently, the baseball situation in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas is still in a quandary. The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture has taken on board Senator Greg Burrows, who no doubt has been charged with the responsibility of trying to network... |
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Duo prevail over Nisei Goju-Ryu System
One of the more skilled martial artists in the country is taking his talents to Toronto, Canada, and Masters Emmerson Bodie Sr. and Trueman Cox will be ‘picking up the mantle’ in his absence.
Kyoshi Alex Penn, a ninth degree black belt, has been... |
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National cricket team named for Tournament of the Americas
The official national sport of The Bahamas, cricket, is expected to make a big splash on the international scene this year for locals as the Bahamas Cricket Association (BCA) hosts two major events where The Bahamas’ national cricket team will comp... |
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Bahamian girls place 28th, 30th and 31st at NACAC
President of the local governing body for track and field in the country, Mike Sands, has charged coaches to take a closer look at their training programs, urging them to focus a little bit more on the development of long distance runners and field a... |
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New era of Bahamian Olympic Movement
A new era has definitely dawned in the Bahamas Olympic Movement. The “old boys” club culture seems a thing of the past. In 2008, a revolution brought about by an ever-pressing group of leaders from member federations resulted in a massive executi... |
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SAC, QC battle at high school relays
If Saturday’s races were any indication on how competitive this year’s Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ (BAAA) National High School Track and Field Championships will be, then track fans are really in for a treat.
The BAAA High Sc... |
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‘Play and Stay’ program moves into the community
Executive members in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) officially adopted the residents in the Elizabeth Estates Children’s Home, wanting to provide them with equal opportunity in learning the sport of tennis.
On Saturday, director of the... |
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Local cricket body grabs ICC Americas spotlight
One sure positive point about the hosting of the upcoming International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Americas Division 2 Championship, is the event becoming the “real” big story for the sport here in The Bahamas.
Bogged down in court matters for ye... |
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Roberts teams with Van Leijsen to win doubles
Young tennis star Justin Roberts improved his international rankings on Friday with a championship title win at the PSS International Tennis Federation (ITF) Juniors Tournament, held in the United Arab Emirates.
This is the first international tit... |
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Road race set for next week
The first race on the New Providence Cycling Association’s (NPCA) calendar is just days away, and president of the local association Barron Musgrove is already liking the response from local riders.
The winning cyclists will have a 30 mile trek ... |
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Box Kart racing a hit in schools
A new element introduced into Speed Week 2012 was to invite any interested schools and youth groups to build Box Karts for display at the event. Several schools participated and enthusiastically, at short notice, produced some very impressive and wel... |
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Hot Rod racing set to make a return
It’s almost time for local race car drivers to start their engines and put the pedal to the metal.
The majority of the drivers have already taken their cars out of the garages, had them serviced and cleaned, and are just waiting on the newly built... |
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Shaunae Miller could get on track this weekend
Junior national record holder in the girls’ 400 meters (m) Shaunae Miller might get her first taste of collegiate competition this Saturday, when the University of Georgia Bulldogs head to the Razorback Invitational.
Bahamian Coach George Cleare i... |
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Subvention program under fire from coach Henry Rolle
On several occasions in this space, I have expressed concern over the way certain items within the general affairs of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture are handled. Without being particularly critical, I have sought to make suggestions of sub... |
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Mystical Fitness sponsors student-athletes
Owners of the Mystical Fitness Gym and Nutrition Center Avis and Derreck Bullard are hoping that the recently launched student-athlete program will encourage coaches to include weightlifting in their daily training regimen for their athletes.
The ne... |
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BOC elections on hold until constitution is returned
A copy of the amended constitution of the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) is expected to be delivered from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) back to the office of the BOC sometime next week.
The IOC took a closer look at the constitution a... |
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National Sports Authority struggles but moves ahead
The National Sports Authority (NSA) continues to struggle for full acceptance. The fees for usage of facilities it takes responsibility for have been met with mixed reviews. By and large there is a lot of skepticism as far as the authority is concern... |
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Comets hold off ‘Giant’ surge to remain perfect
The Queen’s College Comets senior boys basketball team has been the team to beat all season. Yesterday, the St. John’s College Giants were looking to knock them off their high horses and pull into a tie for first place in the Bahamas Association ... |
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Bahamian Trevor Rolle named new BFA technical director
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — For the first time in its history, the Bahamas Football Association (BFA) has a top level Bahamian technical director. Positioned to advise the BFA about the direction for its national program, is Trevor Rolle. He joins the ... |
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Sports tourism venture excites director Sawyer
He was excited to say the least. The real catalyst behind The Bahamas having a significant, joint sports/tourism presence at the National Soccer Coaches Association of American Convention was Tyrone Sawyer.
Sawyer is the Ministry of Tourism’s Spor... |
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BAAA launches national talent search program
Who will become the next junior sensation to be discovered out of a national talent search, or which talented basketball player, softball player or even swimmer, will suddenly switch over to track and field?
The process to locating answers for those... |
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Joint venture with tourism boosts local soccer program
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The presence of the Bahamas Football Association (BFA) at the 2013 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention has been termed a huge success. BFA Vice President/General Secretary Fred Lunn, on Thursd... |
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Lance Armstrong’s fall from grace, big lesson
The fall from grace of Lance Armstrong, once heralded the greatest cyclist of all time, serves as a big lesson for all involved in sports. It’s not just about the athletes, but support teams ought also make it a priority to avoid illegal enhancemen... |
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Thousands show up for Race Weekend 2013
When Clint Wells first decided to compete in this year’s Race Weekend 2013, the Colorado resident was leaning more toward the half-marathon, but it is a good thing he changed his mind. When he returns home, not only will he be showing off his conch... |
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Swift dominates own meet at Betty Kelly-Kenning Complex
Setting new personal best times was at the top of the agenda for some of the local junior swimmers who competed this past weekend, in the Swift/Gunite Invitational at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex. Even though the CARIFTA Swimming C... |
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Adjustment suggested to sports subvention
Rules are rules. The adherence to the Rule of Law is extremely important and essential to democracy and a stable society. There are rules that govern sports organizations and competitions. I support people who observe rules. In fact, I’m a stickler... |
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Flowers comes to the aid of ‘All for One’ Regatta
Just a day before the national referendum on gambling, quite a number of boats will participate in the ‘All for One’ Regatta, being sponsored in part by Craig Flowers, owner and CEO of the FML Group of Companies. Flowers is providing $10,000 to h... |
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Bahamian Tamara Myers named SEC ‘Field Athlete of the Week’
FAYETTEVILLE – On the heels of a pair of career-best efforts during Arkansas’ dual-meet win over Oklahoma State, Bahamian Tamara Myers has been selected as the Southeastern Conference (SEC) “Field Athlete of the Week”. This marks the first SE... |
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More history from softball nostalgia
Recent articles about the softball eras in the country have brought many who played a role, some more significant than others, out of the woodwork.
The names that are surfacing are quite interesting. It is most satisfying that the articles are servi... |
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JBLN welcomes a platinum sponsor for its 2013 season
The Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN), entering its 24th season, is very excited about seeing the level of play increase during the 2013 season.
The league officially opened its 2013 season last week Saturday. The opening ceremony began at 10 ... |
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The Bahamas played the U.S. for IC tennis doubles title
After recording wins over Barbados and the ‘International’ team on the first two days, The Bahamas pulled off its third victory in a row, defeating the seeded Austrian team, 3-2, in The Bahamas (IC) International Tennis Doubles event taking place... |
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Giants send SAC reeling to second straight loss!
It was the rematch that the St. John’s College Giants were waiting an entire season for.
After the St. Augustine’s College (SAC) Big Red Machine knocked them out of the playoffs last year and went on to win the Bahamas Association of Independent... |
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Bain offering $1,000 to top Bahamian finisher in full marathon
As the countdown continues to Marathon Bahamas 2013, Glen Bain, a Bahamian businessman and a distance runner, said that he wants to see the title for the full marathon stay at home this year. To encourage Bahamian runners in the full marathon categor... |
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Beach soccer picture looks good for the BFA
Presently, the Bahamas Football Association (BFA) is being represented in Indianapolis, Indiana at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America’s convention. A wide area of the sport, with an emphasis on youth soccer, will make up the program... |
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Ray Rose joins the Harlem Globetrotters
When Ray Rose left The Bahamas as a teenage basketball sensation over a decade ago, he had aspirations of playing professional basketball, preferably in the greatest league in the world, the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States.... |
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Baker Concrete/Greyco Ltd. once again sponsors Star Trackers meet
The Star Trackers Track & Field Club will be hosting the Baker Concrete/Greyco Ltd. ‘Star Performers Track Classic 2013’, on Saturday, February 4, 2013.
The meet will take place at the Thomas A. Robinson Track & Field Stadium at the Quee... |
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North Bahamas sports push good for the region
It took a long time, but finally, out of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture came the decision to treat the Northern Bahamas as a whole. When Gladstone ‘Moon’ McPhee was made National Deputy Director of Sports, with responsibility for devel... |
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Senior girls on court in the GSSSA
The C.V. Bethel Stingrays senior girls basketball team got a taste of success last year, when they advanced to their first ever Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) championship, and now, the girls want to take it a step further an... |
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Sports Tourism Unit partners with soccer federation
At a time when sports tourism in the islands of The Bahamas seems to be growing by leaps and bounds, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism’s Sports Tourism Unit is joining hands with the Bahamas Football Association (BFA) to increase soccer groups from c... |
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Tourism’s soccer focus is a good sign
This past November, the Bahamas Football Association (BFA) had the official opening of the beach soccer facility at the foot of the Sidney Poitier Bridge. It was such a grand occasion that even the disappointing one-goal defeat of our nationals at th... |
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Marlins celebrate big win over C.R. Walker
With the C.I. Gibson Rattlers and C.C. Sweeting Cobras not eligible for post-season play, the door is wide open for the other teams in the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA), and the two teams who met on the hard wood last night ... |
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Major ladies softball championship set for The Bahamas
The prominence of The Bahamas in the region as a softball power will hopefully again be realized as the country prepares to host the initial English Caribbean Ladies Softball Championship and World Games qualifier in Freeport, Grand Bahama. The... |
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BOC chief advocates Family Islands focus
The Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) staged a highly successful fun run/walk event in North Andros two years ago. The president of the BOC, if re-elected, plans to encourage colleagues to resume the event in North Andros and include other locations in... |
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Swimmers get their feet wet at Barracuda meet
Joshua Roberts became the first swimmer to qualify for the CARIFTA Swimming Championships, in the 400 meters (m) freestyle event for boys 11-12, this year.
He dipped under the qualifying standard of 5:08.49, touching the wall in 5:05.07, at the an... |
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Stingrays run all over the Hurricanes
V-8 Fusion Stingrays’ Head Coach Lawrence Hepburn is worried that his struggling defensive line can hurt their chances of keeping a perfect win/loss record this season.
Even though the line only gave up two touchdowns in Saturday’s game against ... |
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BOC prepares for elections
The much-anticipated Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) elections’ date is just around the corner. A lot, relating to the expansion of the national sports development program, hinges on the elections in the foremost sporting organization in the nation... |
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BVF prepares to host the second round
Members of the men’s national volleyball team believe the best way to move onto the next qualification round for the World Championships is to win the second at home in front of a large crowd.With a regional title and first round win under its belt... |
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Stingrays host Hurricanes
After two weeks of game cancellations and no-shows by some teams, the Commonwealth American Football League (CAFL) returns with a bang with two games this weekend.The undefeated V8-Fusion Stingrays will meet the Hurricanes from Freeport at the line o... |
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Gladstone McPhee officially back on board in sports, pt. 2
First on the agenda for Gladstone ‘Moon’ McPhee as he begins to retool the sports programs in the Northern Bahamas is organizing a massive conclave for the area. McPhee, the long-standing youth development icon was recently re-established as... |
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Jeff Williams’ softball history overview, pt. 2
The history of softball in The Bahamas is convoluted. This is the case in our society with just about every aspect. Softball’s history has been difficult for players and supporters to follow. Particularly for those who have become associated with s... |
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Locked up!
Sporting associations that are accustomed to using the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex may have to start looking for different venues to host their games, when the facility fees from the National Sports Authority (NSA) are handed down.
So far, prices... |
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Jeff Williams’ softball history overview, pt. 1
A few weeks ago, I produced for publication, a two-part series that featured George ‘Posey’ Gardiner. He is a softball pioneer and Gardiner connected readers to 1946, when organized softball began in the country, under the guidance of Roman Catho... |
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Gladstone McPhee officially back on board in sports, pt. 1
Some interesting situations develop in government ministries. Also, there are some twists of fate that are causes for reflections.
Gladstone ‘Moon’ McPhee, one of the great sports mentors in the history of this country, was held in limbo by the ... |
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Swimmers could qualify for CARIFTA at Barracuda meet
A number of swimmers are expected to qualify for this year’s CARIFTA Swimming Championships, at the annual Barracuda Swim Club event this weekend.
The two-day meet is the first on the Bahamas Swimming Federation’s (BSF) calendar and should set... |
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Girls to have their own division in Freedom Farm
When the Freedom Farm Baseball League (FFBL) season swings into action, young female players are expected to be some of the stars on the diamond.
For the first time in the history of the league, female players will have their own division. This comi... |
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Continuing good signs for Marathon Bahamas
The fourth year of the Sunshine Insurance Marathon Bahamas is nearly upon us. The big event is scheduled for Sunday, January 20. The full marathon, the feature attraction, is set for the usual 6 a.m. start, at Junkanoo Beach.
Again this year, the co... |
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‘All for One’ Regatta set for the end of the month
It might be held a little later than usual, but thanks to a $40,000 contribution from the Government of The Bahamas, in conjunction with a joint partnership by Coca-Cola and Bahamian Brewery Limited, the ‘All for One’ Regatta will launch the rega... |
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Rev. Enoch Backford on sports – part 2
He is removed from the hands-on relationship to the national sports program these days. However, Rev. Enoch Backford II keeps his ear to the ground and is quite aware of what’s going on within the sports fraternity.
During a recent exclusive inter... |
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Sports authority in an uphill struggle
Whether or not the National Sports Authority will revisit its ‘Facilities Usage Fees’ structure as suggested in this space, is not yet known. Whatever the case though, the rights of the members of the Sports Authority Board to make decisions must... |
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More opportunities for juniors in 2013
More weekend tournaments were added to the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s (BLTA) calendar of events for 2013, which was released on Saturday by Association President Derron Donaldson.
The loaded schedule for tennis this year is designed to prov... |
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Rev. Enoch Backford II on sports - part 1
The Rev. Enoch Backford II has contributed to nation building in as diverse a manner as any other. He became a staunch leader in education with a thorough understanding of unionism. He crafted a storied career in education and then moved on throughou... |
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Sports authority chairman Archer facing tough road
National Sports Authority Chairman Leroy Archer Jr. faces a conundrum. He and his other appointed colleagues are mandated to follow the Sports Authority Act 2010. The act gives the authority full control over all government sporting facilities and th... |
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High flying Giants pick up where they left off
Gamaliel Rose showed his head coach Perry Thompson that the holiday break didn’t affect his game as he netted 27 points, to lead the Commonwealth Bank Giants to their first win in the second half of the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) ... |
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Athletes get on track at Odd Distance meet
If the results from the first meet on the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) calendar is any indication of how the year will be, then the athletes are definitely on the right track.
The annual BAAA Odd Distance meet, held on Saturda... |
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Backford urges proactive attitude for federations
A recent sit-down with the Rev. Enoch Backford was a real pleasure. The sports icon warmed up to discussing a number of sporting issues. I will produce a series on our chat, but a challenge he threw out to sports leaders and their federations is the ... |
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Taureano Johnson plans to knockout Fortune for title
With a title on the line, a knockout would definitely solidify Taureano Johnson into the professional ranks.
Even though Johnson has a perfect professional win record, flooring his opponent and capturing a world class title will be even sweeter. Joh... |
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Henfield and Brown named MVP in Best of the Best
Members of teams Code Red and Men In Black can now brag that they are the first winners of the annual Best of the Best Volleyball Championships, hosted by the New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA).
The two teams captured the men’s and women... |
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Government ought not overlook sports issues
The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government is in a bit of a pickle these days.
Certainly there is the condition of embarrassment faced. Given the National Insurance Board controversy that has resulted in the requested resignation of the chairman... |
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Fox looking to give back to The Bahamas
One of the greatest Bahamian basketball players ever is looking to make a tangible contribution to the development of the game here in his home country.
Rick Fox, who led the University of North Carolina (UNC) Tar Heels to a NCAA Final Four appear... |
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Coach Adderley boosting Abaco’s basketball program
Word of the National Sports Academy is like music to the ears of Abaco‘s Coach Wayde Adderley. As the leader of one of the quality basketball programs in all of the Family Islands, Coach Adderley is eager for an expanded stage to showcase his playe... |
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Bahamas Games’ silence continues
It would seem that the return of the Bahamas Games should be a primary focus as plans develop for the coming on stream of the National Sports Academy. In fact, the next edition of the Bahamas Games ought to be deep-rooted in the new sports culture.
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The Nassau Guardian's Team of the Year
With Olympic gold in tow, it became a ‘no-brainer’ that the Golden Knights would be selected as The Nassau Guardian’s Team of the Year for 2012.
The quartet of Chris Brown, Demetrius Pinder, Michael Mathieu and Ramon Miller, in that order, ran... |
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Deacon Forbes remembers ‘star’ baseball player years
A good look at Deacon Raymond Forbes today would show that while he is quite a few pounds beyond his playing weight, he still appears agile. His nifty steps provide a clue to his past.
During the 1950s when organized baseball began in this country, ... |
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CARIFTA Trials promotion vital for Grand Bahama
A recent Guardian sports article highlighted the marketing focus of the CARIFTA Games 2013 Organizing Committee. Games Chairman Basil Christie informed The Nassau Guardian of plans to launch the CARIFTA marketing campaign today. Quite frankly, the vi... |
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The Nassau Guardian’s Senior Male Athlete of the Year
At 34 years of age, Chris ‘The Fireman’ Brown had a season to remember.
The Bahamian national record holder in both the 400 and 800 meters (m) excelled both indoors and outdoors this year. He along with teammate Demetrius Pinder represented The ... |
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Claridge to run the length of Abaco as a fundraiser
Can she run from the northern-most settlement of Great Abaco, Crown Haven, to the southern-most one, Sandy Point, around 120 miles? If so, how long would it take? These are questions Bahamian Rhonda Claridge has been mulling over ever since she read ... |
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GB’s contribution to athletics deserves BAAA recognition
The new administration in the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA), led by returned president Mike Sands, is indebted to the Grand Bahama Athletic Association (GBAA).
For decades, beginning with the rise to CARIFTA games prominence by... |
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Major sports congress for nation imperative
It should be obvious to all within the national sporting family in this country that the time has come for a major congress to be planned and scheduled, sooner than later.
The Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) and the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Cul... |
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Cargill elected as first 4-year BSF head
A number of changes will be made to the Bahamas Swimming Federation’s (BSF) constitution in the upcoming days, the most notable one is the president’s term in office.
It was decided by the membership body, on Saturday during the annual general m... |
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Cargill concerned about swim fees
One sporting federation has stepped out and asked the National Sports Authority to review, and quickly make changes to the fees that are quoted for the usage of local sporting facilities.
President of the Bahamas Swimming Federation (BSF) Algernon... |
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NPCA looking forward to 2013
The launch of the redevelopment program designed to better the chances of local cyclists looking to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games will keep executives in the New Providence Cycling Association (NPCA) very busy next year.
The new program is the ... |
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The Nassau Guardian’s Senior Female Athlete of the Year
For the third year in a row, Bahamian swimming sensation Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace was a unanimous selection as The Nassau Guardian's Senior Female Athlete of the Year.
The 22-year-old multi Bahamian national record holder made history this year as... |
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Local organizing committee set to launch marketing campaign for CARIFTA
The month of January is expected to be a hectic one for the various committees assisting with the hosting of the 2013 CARIFTA Track and Field Championships. As a result, chairman of the local organizing committee Basil Christie “burned the midn... |
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Jurisdiction divide between sports ministry, sports bodies
There is a bit of irony about the relationship between governments and sports federations. Governments around the world allocate big funding to their respective sports programs.
In the case of The Bahamas, apart from the National Budget assignment o... |
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The Nassau Guardian's Junior Male Athlete of the Year
After holding on to the best jump in the world for junior men for much of the year, and winning gold and bronze at CARIFTA and the IAAF World Junior Championships respectively, Latario Collie-Minns was chosen as The Nassau Guardian's Junior Male At... |
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Kids of Courage takes on Marathon Bahamas
From January 17-20, 2013, supporters of the Kids of Courage group in the United States will travel to The Bahamas to take part in Marathon Bahamas to raise funds for the charitable group. According to reports, about 100 of those supporters will run i... |
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Jurisdiction awareness very important for BOC
The Olympic Charter is sacred to all within the movement throughout the world. Accordingly, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) insists that all National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and international federations adhere to the doctrine laid out in... |
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The Nassau Guardian’s Junior Female Athlete of the Year
Not only was Anthonique Strachan a unanimous selection as The Nassau Guardian's Junior Female Athlete of the Year, she will probably go down as one of the most decorated junior athletes in the history of Bahamian Athletics.
Strachan set remarkable p... |
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Miller has high praise for Georgette Rolle’s camp
Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) President Wellington Miller was one of the special guests at the 5th Annual Georgette Rolle’s Junior Golf Camp last weekend, at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s (BGF) Driving Range, at the Baillou Hills Sporting Compl... |
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Prime Minister Christie’s sports academy promise being fulfilled
The recent announcement by Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson about the recruitment of five coaches for the National Sports Academy was a most encouraging sign.
All within the national sports fraternity should be enthused. With... |
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Mullings top senior player
Young tennis player Philip Major Jr. played one of the best matches of his career on Saturday, all in an effort to capture the men’s singles top ranking in the country and the Giorgio Baldacci Open Challenge trophy. Major Jr. knew he was up for a c... |
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Kemp and Brown win senior athlete awards
First-time Olympian Ivanique Kemp won the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) senior female athlete of the year award yesterday at the association’s annual award ceremony. The junior female athlete of the year award went to Anthoniq... |
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Sports minister shows promise for 2013
Dr. Daniel Johnson, in my view, has demonstrated since his assumption of the government’s top sports office, “good” promise.Frankly, I didn’t see him as the best choice for the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture. I believe parliamentarians... |
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Pratt wins two titles at Giorgio Baldacci Open
Devin Mullings was able to secure a spot into the men’s singles final, after playing a tough semi-final match with young Kevin Major Jr. at the Giorgio Baldacci Open Tennis Challenge yesterday, and in the women’s division, it was all Simone Pratt... |
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Minister: Coaches identified for National Sports Academy
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson said that five persons have been identified, so far, to get the National Sports Academy program started by next year.
The five recruiters/coaches will have the responsibility of nurturing youn... |
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Hamilton’s sports awards, healthy exposure forum
The Commonwealth of Nations has a notable sports legacy. The Commonwealth Games Federation has been the pacesetter. The federation organizes and controls the Commonwealth Games.
This was the forum that helped significantly to launch The Bahamas’ s... |
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Cartwright vs. Pratt for women’s title
The battle for supremacy in the women’s division of the Giorgio Baldacci Open Tennis Challenge will unfold today, between the top seeds Simone Pratt and Kerrie Cartwright. The singles and doubles finals in the men’s division will commence after t... |
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Fees will be attached to facility upgrades at QESC
While the old Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium gets a much needed facelift, price tags for the other sporting venues are already set and Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson is encouraging persons to enjoy the facilities... |
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BOC Secretary General Knowles wants formal sports structure
Guardian Radio’s Dwight Strachan hosted a year-end sports discussion on his “Morning Blend” radio show this past Wednesday. “Morning Blend” is beginning to resonate quite well, building a nice audience. I contribute at times with guest pers... |
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Sr. men’s volleyball looking for assistance
Finding the right formula for getting team sports in the country the financial assistance it needs is sitting high on the agenda of the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) for next year.
The executive members are hoping to find the right solution for th... |
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CABC set for year-ending Ray Minus Sr. tournament
When local amateur boxers step into the ring for the final show on the Champion Amateur Boxing Club’s (CABC) 2012 calendar, capturing titles is not the only thing that will be on their minds. Each boxer is looking to close out the year with a ban... |
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McKenzie, Johnson named as Commonwealth contenders
There is a misconception that surfaces from time to time, that the Bahamas Boxing Commission (BBC) has the primary responsibility of promoting shows. This could not be further from the truth. To the contrary, any attempt on the part of the commission... |
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BAAA awards luncheon set for Sunday
Another fulfilling year in Bahamian track and field has come to an end, and the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) is set to hand out its year-ending awards.
The leading athletics organization in the country will do so this coming S... |
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Klay Thompson comes of age with the Warriors
Klay Thompson made the National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Rookie First Team last season. He should have been selected for the All-Star weekend as one of the rising stars in the NBA. The non-selection was unfair. Seemingly, after the snub by th... |
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‘Posey’ Gardiner proud of sports’ golden era
His name has quite a historical connection and he happens to be one of the few living members from a competitive and golden era of sports in The Bahamas.
George William Wilberforce “Posey” Gardiner II developed into one of the great hurlers of t... |
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Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend on the horizon
It is estimated that about 4,000 participants will take part in the 2013 Sunshine Insurance Race Weekend, set for January 19 and 20, along the northern tip of Nassau. The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is set for that Saturday, starting at 7 a.m. a... |
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PACBO, BBC forge working relationship with Cuba
A bridge to the future in boxing was built during an important meeting in November in Havana, Cuba.
Commissioned by the Pan American Caribbean Boxing Organization (PACBO) and the Bahamas Boxing Commission (BBC), veteran sports administrator and medi... |
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Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie looks lean, ready for 2013
About a month from now, Original Golden Girl Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie will start her 37th season of life. Yes, she will be 37 and in an area considered quite seasoned for athletes. Since Ferguson-McKenzie’s emergence as an elite senior athlete some... |
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Young Bahamians swing into action
If Georgette Rolle had her way, she would open up a golf academy that would cater mainly to young Bahamians, especially those living in the urban communities.
Noting that her two-day camp, held each year, isn’t sufficient time for her to teach the... |
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NPVA stages player’s draft for Christmas extravaganza
The first player’s draft in the New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA) was held yesterday, just before the official announcement of the teams playing in the Tom ‘The Bird’ Grant ‘Best of the Best’ Christmas Extravaganza, was made.
Th... |
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Harbour Island wins two divisions at Fr. Marcian
Two of the divisional titles and a runners-up trophy, awarded at the 28th Annual Fr. Marcian Peters Basketball Tournament, are headed back to Harbour Island.
Coach Andrew Johnson put together a game plan that landed all of his squads in the champion... |
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The golden days of softball
George ‘Posey’ Gardiner is 84. He gets around now with a cane. His mind nevertheless is as agile as ever and he can go back 60 years or so very easily, and come up with facts about the sport he helped to build in The Bahamas.
He was once one of ... |
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Thomas deserves highest subvention
Donald Thomas, the enigmatic high jumper, is one of the finest athletes to come from The Bahamas. Few, over the long years of Bahamian success in regional and international sports, have been as decorated or more so than Thomas. Yet, he is clearly und... |
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Best of the best players shine in All-star
Thunderous spikes, blocks and precision passes are just some of the plays the executives in the New Providence Volleyball Association (NPVA) are expecting to see on Sunday when the best-of-the-best step on the court.
An open invitation was extended ... |
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Gibson to sail in season opener
Veteran skipper ‘King’ Eric Gibson will prove that age is only a number when he opens up the 2013 regatta season behind the tiller.
The 78-year old sailor believes the time has come to show the younger skippers some of his tricks. Gibson will se... |
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Sports development pace lagging along
The sports development pace in this nation is not going at full speed. Yes, I know that the economy is a big factor. Around the world, economies are just fighting to gain a bit of a bullish outlook. This is true in The Bahamas as well, so let it be k... |
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Valentino Knowles is weighing his options
Valentino Knowles has stepped out of the ring for now, and will now take a seat at the negotiating table, looking for a manager to propel his professional boxing career forward.
Only two things are stopping Knowles from deciding whether or not he wi... |
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BLTA set for open tennis nationals next week
The executive members in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) will not be surprised if a “changing of the guard” happens at the conclusion of the Giorgio Baldacci Open National Tennis Championships next week.
With the top tennis players ... |
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Cincinnati Reds donate to Ed Armbrister league
As the recently-formed Ed Armbrister Baseball League (EABL) prepares for its 2013 season at a different venue, the Cincinnati Reds organization donated an assortment of new and used equipment to assist one of its very own – Ed Armbrister, who won t... |
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Sports industry focus advocated
The Bahamian sports industry was the focus of Guardian Radio 96.9 FM’s “Morning Blend” show on Thursday. Host Dwight Strachan, with regular partner Farrell Goff and this media veteran contributing, discussed the pros and difficulties of t... |
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Rolle having a strong year for the Tar Heels
While the Christmas wish lists for many are long and filled with treats, Waltiea Rolle knows exactly what she will be asking Santa Claus for this year.
In the letter addressed to the big guy wearing the red suit, the 6’ 6” center playing collegi... |
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Teams position themselves at Fr. Marcian Peters tourney
The field at the 28th Annual Fr. Marcian Peters Basketball Tournament has narrowed down, as the top teams position themselves to capture the divisional awards.
Only three senior girls’ teams were standing at the end of Day Five. There are six rema... |
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The Bahamas Games’ focus imperative
A big failure of the first administration of Prime Minister Perry Christie (2002-2007) was not organizing at least one Bahamas Games competition. Despite a Cabinet influenced heavily by parliamentarians who were propelled to prominence by sports, the... |
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Rugby union and Heineken team up
Bringing fanfare and limelight to the sport of rugby, a sponsorship agreement has been signed where Heineken will sponsor the Bahamas Rugby Football Union (BRFU).
In addition to the re-naming of the annual Bahamas Rugby Cup as the Heineken Bahamas R... |
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BBFF names its athletes of the year
For the second year in a row, Grand Bahamian Tameka Stubbs has strutted her stuff straight to an athlete of the year award locally.
The Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) has bestowed upon her that honor, rewarding the two-time CAC C... |
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Lyford Cay girls defend soccer title in Jamaica
Lyford Cay International School’s (LCIS) senior girls’ soccer team successfully defended their championship in the 3rd AISK SoccerFeva Tournament held in Jamaica.
SoccerFeva, a two day football tournament, hosted international schools from The B... |
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Valentino Knowles set to turn professional
Light welterweight (64 kg.) boxer Valentino Knowles is on the verge of turning professional.
Following the disappointment of failing to qualify for the London Olympics, Knowles appears ready to set his sights on a professional career. He is advised ... |
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Comets coach guarantees victory
Day Four of the 28th Annual Fr. Marcian Peters Basketball Classic ended with an interesting twist, as Queen’s College coach Chadwick James guaranteed victory in the junior girls’ division.
He said that his team is its own greatest threat as they... |
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Yves Edwards comes out victorious against Stephens
The following is the second in a series of bi-monthly articles that will be written by Dr. Kent L. Bazard on the sport of mixed martial arts as it relates to The Bahamas.
This past weekend’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on Fox 5 is... |
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BSC season comes to a close; playoffs start this evening
With a shortened regular season completed, the Baptist Sports Council (BSC) will begin its postseason on Tuesday night at the Banker’s Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex.
The sudden death playoff in both the co-ed and men's divisions will... |
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Big challenge ahead for ‘Golden Knights’
On Friday, August 10, with the world watching the biggest sports extravaganza in the world, Ramon Miller overcame a five-meter lead, surged in front of American Angelo Taylor and gave The Bahamas its only medal at the London Olympics, a gold one.
Pr... |
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‘Tommy’ Robinson’s contemporaries over the years
About 10 days before the death of the great Thomas Augustus Robinson, another great Bahamian athlete, Tom ‘The Bird’ Grant died.
Just before the state recognized service for Robinson, Leonard ‘Skeeter’ Dames was hospitalized at the Princess ... |
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Lady Truckers bond together to beat Saints
When the Johnson’s Lady Truckers stepped on the court on Saturday night their game plan was simple – perfect the offense and build a stronger defensive stance that no team can penetrate.
Playing the youthful squad, the SkyBahamas Lady Saints, ma... |
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Fr. Marcian Peters tourney gets underway
The opening day of the 28th Annual Fr. Marcian Peters Basketball Tournament featured 10 of the 16 teams competing for the title in the primary school boys’ division. As for the second day of competition, that featured the intermediate boys as actio... |
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Dignitaries on hand at beach facility opening
The official opening of the Bahamas Football Association’s (BFA) beach facility in November was much more than an advancement of the sport here in The Bahamas.
Several Caribbean influential soccer voices, in the presence of representatives of the ... |
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History of Atlantis Crown Gymnastics Invitational
In July 2010, Bahamas Star Gymnastics (BSG) opened its doors to the public. Several families whose children had received gymnastics instructions at Nassau ‘Nastics, the only gymnastics school in The Bahamas at the time, wanted to improve the sport ... |
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St. Fleur to play in televised game tonight
In what just might be the biggest game of his professional career, Bahamian soccer player Lesly St. Fleur is set to play in a huge televised soccer match tonight. He started to prepare mentally for the match, on Friday.
St. Fleur will be featured in... |
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Big time competition to propel gymnastics
Women’s international gymnastics comes to town.
Although the sport has enjoyed a building profile in recent years, the international affair is an opportunity for gymnastics to finally be accepted in the mainstream of the national sports program by... |
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MP Miller laments second class status of sports
Leslie Miller is a straight talker. Expect that from him whatever the circumstances. Accordingly at the memorial this past Monday, organized by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture at the Thomas Robinson National Stadium, Miller let loose, albei... |
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A look back at Beneby's predictions
A month ago, just before the New Providence Women’s Basketball Association (NPWBA) tipped-off, president of the league Simone Beneby predicted that the 2012/13 season would have been the best one in recent years.Beneby looked past the fact that onl... |
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Corporate Bahamas teams up with gymnasts
Scotiabank and Sun Oil (FOCOL) teamed up with Bahamas Star Gymnastics (BSG) and Bahamas Gymnastics Parent Booster Club (BGPBC) to give the gymnastics program a tremendous financial boost.Scotiabank made their presentation to the club and directed the... |
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MP Miller laments second class status of sports
Leslie Miller is a straight talker. Expect that from him whatever the circumstances. Accordingly at the memorial this past Monday, organized by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture at the Thomas Robinson National Stadium, Miller let loose, albei... |
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Major set to fight undefeated Mexican
Bahamian Super Featherweight Champion Meacher ‘Major Pain’ Major could be in for the fight of his life next Saturday, but the resilient fighter from Kemp Road isn’t deterred at all.
For just the third time in his career, Major (20-5-1) will fi... |
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Yves Edwards set to fight this weekend
The following is the first in a series of bi-monthly articles that will be written by Dr. Kent L. Bazard on the sport of Mixed Martial Arts as it relates to The Bahamas.
The upcoming Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event ‘UFC on Fox 5’ will feature o... |
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A review, the untold story of the two Toms, pt. 3
Noted sports figure Martin Lundy recently forwarded me a document entitled ‘The untold story of the two Toms’, and I felt compelled, for the purpose of history to do a detailed review. Let it be emphasized that Lundy is well qualified to present ... |
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‘Sir Thomas’, Sir Durward linked in history forever
One of them was fortunate to be given the honor of knighthood while alive. It never happened for the other, but the man I will always think of as ‘Sir Thomas’, Thomas Augustus Robinson and another that I revere, Sir Durward Knowles, are linked in... |
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Stately burial for Thomas A. Robinson
Quite a number of sporting enthusiasts, including past and present athletes, coaches and administrators, showed up yesterday to pay their respects to legendary Bahamian Thomas A. Robinson.
Robinson, the first Bahamian sportsman to ever receive a sta... |
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Robinson’s memorial brings focus also on stadium status
The memorial for the late patriot Tommy Robinson was inspirational although not well attended. The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture coordinated the affair. Minister Dr. Daniel Johnson, Acting Permanent Secretary Calvin Balfour and their associat... |
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The great Thomas A. Robinson to be buried today
Arguably the greatest sporting icon in the history of Bahamian athletics will be laid to rest today, following a state recognized funeral at Christ Church Cathedral.
Thomas Augustus Robinson, who passed away last week Sunday at the age of 74 after a... |
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Miller signs letter of intent to play with Texas A&M
Bahamian Tavario Miller, a 6'8” small forward, has signed a letter of intent to play basketball for the next four years at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
The high energy player is reported to be extremely athletic, with a leth... |
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BADC Chairman Lightbourne appoints Education and Training Committee
The Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission (BADC) has accelerated its focus on education and training. Recently, BADC Chairman Dr. Jerome Lightbourne appointed an Education and Training Committee that was approved unanimously. Members of the committee are Ro... |
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A review, the untold story of two Toms, pt. 1
Noted sports figure Martin Lundy recently forwarded me a document entitled “The Untold Story of the Two Toms”, and I felt compelled, for the purpose of history, to do a detailed review. Let it be emphasized that Lundy is well qualified to present... |
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Double dose of victory for the Floaters
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) Floaters have once again proven to be the standard bearer of slow pitch softball in The Bahamas after capturing their third consecutive championship in the Bahamas Government Departmental Softball Association (B... |
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Tom Grant’s contributions deserve great appreciation
The “spirit of togetherness” is the main theme that was enunciated by Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Dr. Daniel Johnson shortly after he began functioning in the highly significant position in May of this year.
I’m determined to give fo... |
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Our Lady’s closing in on Catholic title
In a battle of two teams each looking for their second title in Catholic Primary Schools basketball, it would come down to the second half execution of the only squad in the six-team league which hasn’t tasted victory in the past decade.
After pla... |
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Swift Swimming swims well at Plantation meet
For the last 10 years, Swift Swimming has made its presence felt at the annual Winter Swimming Championships in Plantation, Florida. Swift had 12 out of 19 swimmers score in the final of their respective events. That accounted for 63 percent of the s... |
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BOC needs to move beyond new culture of controversy, pt. 3
The in-house controversy that has been synonymous with the Bahamas Olympic Association, now Committee (BOC), for 10 full years now, must come to an end. The executives who head the Olympic Movement in The Bahamas are obligated in this budding “full... |
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The Bahamas advances to round two of qualifiers
The men’s national volleyball team is on to the next round, after advancing to the championship match in the first leg of the FIVB (International Federation of Volleyball) World Championships qualifiers.
The team went undefeated in round robin pla... |
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Major Jr. wins two titles at Goombay Splash tourney
When Kevin Major Jr. and Shaquille Taylor took to the court on Saturday, they both were termed champions by the executives of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA). For the first time in the history of the local association hosting International... |
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BOC needs to move beyond new culture of controversy, pt. 1
Up to 10 years ago, the Bahamas Olympic Association, now Committee (BOC) operated harmoniously. Executive members led by presidents, from the first of them, Sir George Roberts (1952-1957) to Sir Arlington Butler (1973-2008) existed in a brotherly and... |
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BOC needs to move beyond new culture of controversy, pt. 2
Wellington Miller, as indicated in the first column of this series, encountered almost from the very beginning of his Bahamas Olympic Association, now Committee (BOC) administration, resistance from certain executives.
More and more, it seemed to hi... |
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Friendships formed between Kart Stars and Bahamian students
A love story - that is what started last week when children from the UK Formula Kart Stars met children and students from Bahamian schools. They made a genuine and touching connection with each other.
A total of seven schools were visited: Governmen... |
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All Bahamian final
This is the first time, in the history of the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) hosting International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) junior tournaments that Bahamians have advanced into the finals.
Top junior tennis players Kevin Major Jr. and Sha... |
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Coaches will appeal one of the penalties from GSSSA
As expected, head coaches Mario Bowleg and Kevin ‘KJ’ Johnson have both decided to appeal the decision handed down to their squads from the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA).
Official copies of the appeal from the senior bo... |
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A Bahamian named Tom and a Trinidadian called Cliff
Tom was my friend. We were fierce competitors. We fought the opposition side by side. We defied the best the world had to put forward at the time. We brought our game to the shores of Europe, Great Britain and the USA. We fought under the bond of the... |
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BOC needs to move beyond new culture of controversy, pt. 2
Wellington Miller, as indicated in the first column of this series, encountered almost from the very beginning of his Bahamas Olympic Association (now Committee) administration, resistance from certain executives.
More and more, it seemed to him and... |
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The Bahamas heads to Curacao for first WC qualifier
With Shedrick Forbes re-inserted into the starting line-up, the men’s national volleyball team’s chances of winning the first round of the World Championships qualifiers just got a little stronger.
The Bahamas is the favorite of the four squads ... |
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Rattlers, Cobras will not play GSSSA post-season
One of the penalties handed down to the teams involved in the melee that took place almost two weeks ago, is not settling too well with the coaches or the schools’ principals.
It was decided, late Wednesday evening, that the senior boys’ basketb... |
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Vibrant New Providence athletic body necessary
There was a time in this country when associations in New Providence governed the various sporting programs throughout the country. This was understandable and a necessary part of the national building process. More than a decade ago however, interna... |
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Speed Week shifts into high gear starting today
Do you have a need for speed? If so, hold onto your seats as luxury car owners get ready to zoom through the streets of New Providence, starting today.
At the official opening of the 2nd Annual Bahamas Speed Week, Bahamians got a taste of what it me... |
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National tennis tournament named after Baldacci
Wanting to field stronger junior and senior teams that will compete at regional and international competitions, the executive members in the local tennis association have decided to host an open national tournament instead of sending invites to top j... |
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BSC action continues at Baillou Hills fields
While their co-ed team remained unbeaten, Golden Gates Native Baptist dropped their first men's game as newcomer Anointed To Reign Ministry pulled off the upset to highlight the Baptist Sports Council's (BSC) 2012 Softball Classic regular season acti... |
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Note of condolence
The following is a note of condolence from national team coach Keith Parker on the passing of Thomas A. Robinson.I must write to publicly express my regret at the passing of Tommy Robinson – the first Bahamian I ever met. I extend condolences to hi... |
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National Sports Hall of Fame needs new selection concept
The National Sports Hall of Fame is a dicey subject. Commenting on the selection process potentially can hurt those who have been so honored, their families and friends. As intended by those who designed the charter at the request of the then Directo... |
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Still no word on penalties for players, teams
What is expected to be a final meeting between members of the New Providence Association of High School Principals (NPAHSP) and the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) is set for 11 a.m. today, to hopefully finally put an issue to... |
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Speed Week cars to zip through New Providence tomorrow
For seven hours throughout the day on Thursday, about 40 rare and exotic race cars will roar through New Providence at speeds of over 100 miles per hour, with thousands of spectators expected to pour out of schools, offices, homes and hotels to watch... |
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Sports/tourism formula important for ministries
The first time around for Obie Wilchombe as Minister of Tourism, saw him revolutionize the sports approach of his ministry. He understood how significant a sports focus could be in creating an expanded tourism-marketing base.
Then, he was gone from ... |
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Sanctions to be handed down today for Rattlers and Cobras
Arguably the two best high school basketball teams in the country could be without significant portions of their teams as a result of the melee which erupted during their season openers last Monday, at the D.W. Davis Gym.
The C.I. Gibson Rattlers an... |
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Tommy A. Robinson - legendary athlete and sportsman
Bahamian national hero Thomas Augustus Robinson was one of the premier Bahamian athletes of the 20th century. On Sunday morning, November 25, 2012, the great Bahamian died after an illness of stomach cancer.
Robinson, who attended St. John's College... |
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Note of condolence
The following is a note of condolence from BOC President Wellington Miller on the passing of legendary sportsman Thomas A. Robinson:The Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) and all its member sporting federations and associations give sincere and heartfel... |
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Harrison Petty emerges as big power behind scene in BAAA
The big difficulty that Mike Sands had going into the recent Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ (BAAA) elections was the loss of Harrison Petty as one of his supporters.
Petty went public with his opposition to Sands as president and th... |
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Thomas Robinson, ‘father’ of track and field, passes away
The date, November 25, 2012 will forever be etched into the memories of Bahamians young and old. It was that early Sunday morning when many awoke to the news that the ‘father’ of track and field in the country, Thomas Augustus Robinson ‘Tommy... |
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Anthonique Strachan wins Rising Star award
If the Olympic semi-final appearance by young sprinter Anthonique Strachan was not enough to validate her arrival on the big stage, then the Rising Star award given to her by the world’s governing body for track and field, should definitely seal th... |
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Duke wins Battle 4 Atlantis
Four-time National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) champions, the Duke Blue Devils added another championship title to their already impressive collection.
The squad from North Carolina was able to overcome the fatigue, after playing three ga... |
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Thomas Augustus Robinson reaches life’s finish line at 74
It has become commonplace for me. Within the last two weeks, I have used this space to pay tribute to three iconic sporting friends.
First, there was Roy Bowe, then Tom ‘The Bird’ Grant, followed by Charlie Saunders.
Today, I salute the life an... |
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