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Aquatics Federation Extends Condolences To The Family Of The Late Former Politician Don Saunders
March 28, 2024
Aquatics Federation Extends Condolences To The Family Of The Late Former Politician Don Saunders
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Aquatics Federation President Algernon Cargill, described the late Don Saunders, who was shot and killed during an armed robbery late Wednesday night in Gambier Village, as a proud swim parent and a long-time supporter of their national teams; as the organization extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased [...]
March 15, 2024
Bahamas Aquatics Federation president confident in win for team Bahamas
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- President of The Bahamas Aquatics Federation Algernon Cargill said he is confident that the 36-member team, which has been selected to represent The Bahamas during the CARIFTA Aquatics 2024 Championships, will swim their way to a sixth consecutive win. The regional sporting event will be held at the Betty Kelly Kenning Aquatics [...]
December 02, 2008
Bahamas American Football Federation announces 2009 int'l team
On Sunday, November 30, the Bahamas American Football Federation (BAFF) announced the first 25 players chosen for Team Bahamas to fill the possible 75-player roster for the IFAF 2009 Junior World Championship Qualification Tournament games, beginning in Panama City, Panama on January 24, 2009.
Bahamas Basketball Federation releases its Team Bahamas preliminary roster for upcoming Americup Qualifiers
February 02, 2024
Bahamas Basketball Federation releases its Team Bahamas preliminary roster for upcoming Americup Qualifiers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Basketball Federation has released its Team Bahamas Preliminary Roster for the upcoming Americup Qualifiers slated to be held at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Stadium on February 25th 2024. The Federation made the announcement on its social media platforms yesterday. NBA free agent Kai Jones was listed on that lineup. The Bahamas [...]
June 14, 2022
Sporting federations set to receive $80,000 per year again
Sporting federations in the country can rejoice as their cries have been heard in terms of the amount of their annual grants. For the first time since the Ingraham administration in the early nineties, federations are set to receive a major increase in their allocations from the Government of The Bahamas through the Ministry of Youth, Sports ...
November 07, 2023
Bahamas Young Chef high school competitors have tutorial at UB, by US Meat Export Federation consultant, on meat handling
Students representing a cross-section of schools gathered at the University of The Bahamas, the College of Tourism, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Leisure Management for a first US Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Workshop conducted by Elizabeth A. Wunderlich, Caribbean Manager and Consultant.
August 10, 2023
Bahamas Federation will explore eligibility of Klay Thompson if they advance
BAHAMAS Basketball Federation president Eugene Horton said officials would explore getting NBA star Klay Thompson to play for Team Bahamas if the team advances from the Olympic pre-qualifier.
NOT GOOD ENOUGH: Retail federation urges government to do "everything possible" to address energy woes
July 26, 2023
NOT GOOD ENOUGH: Retail federation urges government to do "everything possible" to address energy woes
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government is being urged to "do everything possible" to reduce the cost of energy, with the cost and consistency of the country's electricity supply being described as "nowhere near good enough for a 21st century Bahamas." The Bahamas Federation of Retailers in a statement noted that the consistency of supply and [...]
June 16, 2023
Work In Progress: What Is the International Road Federation?
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The International Road Federation (IRF) is a global non-profit federation that serves a network of public and private sector members in more than 70 countries.
June 16, 2023
11th International Road Federation (Caribbean) Congress Opens in The Bahamas - developing 'transport system resilience'
Road safety, climate resilience and the infrastructure needs for a new and electrified vehicle fleet are among the discussions that engage transportation professionals during the 11th International Road Federation (IRF) Caribbean Regional Congress.
June 04, 2019
Tension brewing between ministry and sporting federations
Among repeated calls for the current Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture to meet with the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) apparently falling on deaf ears, the sporting community of The Bahamas got together in unison yesterday and proposed a joint effort in finally settling the [...]
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October 27, 2022
Medical Supplies Donated from the All-China Women's Federation
Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, speaking at left -- brought remarks during an Official Handover of Medical Supplies primarily for the Public Hospitals Authority from the All-China Women's Federation, at the Chinese Embassy, October 26, 2022.
October 08, 2014
Sumner elected to CAC Bodybuilding Fitness Federation
For the first time ever, a Bahamian has been elected to the executive body of the Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation (CACBBFF).
Danny Sumner, the president of the local governing body here in The Bahamas, will now assume the role of vice president of the CACBBFF. The appointment took place during the federation's general assembly and election of officers in St. Maarte...
Jr. CVC team named by volleyball federation
July 14, 2011
Jr. CVC team named by volleyball federation
Plan 'B' is now in full effect for The Bahamas' junior national volleyball team, since the eligibility age for the Junior Caribbean Volleyball Championship (CVC) was changed. Head Coach DeVince Smith will use the strong receiving and defensive back-line to trigger an offensive rhythm throughout the week-long tournament, that will be played in Kingston, Jamaica. If that strategy doesn't work, Smith...
July 31, 2022
Press Statement from the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in Response to the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF)
The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture would like to clarify the issues that led to The Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation team not traveling to international competition.
July 21, 2022
Major to throw his name in the hat for boxing federation president
There is no date set as yet for the Bahamas Boxing Federation's (BBF) election of officers but it is due to happen at some point this year. One of the persons who is interested in the presidency is retired boxer Meacher "Major Pain" Major. Major has been around the sport since he was 12 years old ...
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Local Swim Federation Gets 8-New Officials
August 26, 2008
Local Swim Federation Gets 8-New Officials
At the recent Royal Bank Olympic Swim Trials Freeport Aquatic Swim Club (FASC) had eight entry-level stroke and turn judges that past the International Swimming Federation officiating course during the month of May worked their first major event at The Bahamas trials
Bahamas Swim Federation meets Michael Pintard
May 30, 2017
Bahamas Swim Federation meets Michael Pintard
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Michael Pintard is pictured with members of the Bahamas Swim Federation during a courtesy call at the Ministry on May 29, 2017...
Lawyer federation hails McDonald for her work
March 10, 2022
Lawyer federation hails McDonald for her work
IN celebration of International Women's Day 2022 and its campaign theme, "Break the Bias," The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Grand Bahama Chapter is spotlighting Constance Elrone McDonald, QC.
November 08, 2011
SANDS TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT OF THE BASEBALL FEDERATION
By BRENT STUBBS
Senior Sports Reporter
bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
His good friend and long-time teammate Antoan Richardson made a breakthrough this year as the latest Bahamian to play in the Major League Baseball (MLB).
Now Geron Sands has aspirations to be the next president of the Bahamas Baseball Federation.
Sands, a former Freedom Farm player who went on to play college ball, is now back ho...
Federations looking to safely restart sports
January 26, 2022
Federations looking to safely restart sports
It is probably the most asked question in the local sporting community as it is getting to the two-year mark since the COVID-19 pandemic changed sports in The Bahamas and around the world – when can we safely restart sports here in The Bahamas?
Basketball federation seeking funds for programs
January 19, 2022
Non-Resident Ambassador Designate of the Russian Federation pays courtesy call on Minister of Foreign Affairs
February 12, 2019
Non-Resident Ambassador Designate of the Russian Federation pays courtesy call on Minister of Foreign Affairs
His Excellency Andrei A. Guskov, Non-Resident Ambassador Designate of the Russian Federation (left) paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs the Hon. Darren A. Henfield...
September 15, 2014
World Chess Federation names three local players as candidate masters
After a strong performance at the 41st Chess Olympiad in Tromso, Norway, the World Chess Federation (FIDE) has named three local players as candidate masters.
Kendrick Knowles, Elton Joseph and Cecil Moncur had to score at least 50 percent in a minimum of seven games at the event to secure the prestigious title. They did just that, and The Bahamas managed to move up to an overall rank of 118 out o...
December 10, 2010
Bahamas Basketball Federation restructures entire coaching staff
By BRENT STUBBS
Senior Sports Reporter
bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
IN an attempt to ensure that the best teams are assembled in the quest to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games, the Bahamas Basketball Federation has restructured its entire national coaching staff.
At a press conference yesterday at the Bahamas Olympic Committee's office, the federation announced that Americans Larry Tidwell and La...
March 25, 2011
Bahamas Swimming Federation announces CARIFTA National Team
WHEN the Bahamas Swimming Federation announced the National Team for April's CARIFTA Games in Barbados on Monday, March 14, four swimmers from the Lucayan Lightning Swim team were included in the list.
Maya Albury, the team's most senior swimmer, will participate in the girls' 15-17 age group. Dustin Tynes will represent the 13-14 boys and Taryn Smith and Joanna Evans will swim in the girls' 13-1...
Retailers federation launches Shop Local initiative
November 18, 2020
Esports federation to host tryouts later this month
September 15, 2020
Judo Federation sending team to Pan Am Championships
September 23, 2010
Judo Federation sending team to Pan Am Championships
THE Bahamas Judo Federation (BJF) will be sending a team to the Juvenile Pan Am Championships in Panama on October 2.
The team (SEE page 10) was selected based on members meeting certain physical and technical criteria, their participation in an intensive summer training camp, and their tournament results in the Bahamas Open in August.
The team is preparing by training 20 hours per week under th...
August 06, 2020
Retailers Federation says second lockdown is final nail in coffin for many
Bahamian retailers yesterday said this second two-week lockdown implemented by the competent authority will be the final nail in the coffin for many of them. The Bahamas Federation of Retailers (BFR) said it is disappointed that after merchants invested heavily to enforce social distancing protocols and online selling platforms, many businesses were still forced to ...
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