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CFPWA urges government to reinstate insurance benefit for dependants of police officers
CFPWA urges government to reinstate insurance benefit for dependants of police officers
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Caribbean Federation of Police Welfare Associations (CFPWA) has expressed its disappointment in the government's decision to not offer insurance coverage for the dependents of new recruits will impact the future of every law enforcement agency in the country. Government revealed the change back in May, noting that the country spends over [...]
Young athletes get on track at world youth championships
Javan Martin came into the ninth International Association of Athletics Federations? (IAAF) World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia, as the fifth-fastest youth athlete in the world, but it was a struggle for him just to make the semi-finals of the boys 100 meters (m) yesterday, as he finished in a three-way tie for 12th overall in the opening round heats.
Stubbs excited to have CAC Championships return to The Bahamas
The Ministry of Tourism has thrown its full support behind the 43rd Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships, set for October 1-4, at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort here in The Bahamas.
Ayton donates to JA; remains non-committal about playing for The Bahamas
After being unceremoniously bounced from the playoffs of the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the second year in a row, the Phoenix Suns have retooled, and one who was at the center of trade talks, has returned to the nation of his birth.
Bowleg looks forward to 2026 Bahamas Games
Bowleg looks forward to 2026 Bahamas Games
The sixth Bahamas Games is in the books and the seventh edition is set for 2026. Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said he is looking forward to that edition after seeing what transpired in the sixth edition. He said that they are looking to implement a precursor event to the Bahamas Games. "What ...
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Bodybuilding is back
Bodybuilding is back
In spite of the sport being suspended internationally, the Bahamas Bodybuilding Wellness and Fitness Federation (BBWFF) National Championships will go on, scheduled for Saturday July 22 from 4-11 p.m. inside the University of The Bahamas (UB) Performing Arts Center Auditorium. BBWFF President Joel Stubbs said at a press conference yesterday that quite a number of...
RF Bank & Trust Announced as Sponsor of Bahamas Games Golf Tournament
RF Bank & Trust, a leading regional investment bank, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Bahamas Games golf tournament as part of the nation's 50th Independence celebrations.
Junkanoo Bowl wraps up
Junkanoo Bowl wraps up
The International Tennis Federation's (ITF) J30 Nassau, better known as the Junkanoo Bowl, wrapped up on Friday, June 30, with four champions being crowned at the National Tennis Center. Tournament Director Tara Mactaggart was happy that the tournament was back in Nassau, after a four-year hiatus, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "The level of competition ...
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Bahamians in action at Junkanoo Bowl doubles
Bahamians in action at Junkanoo Bowl doubles
There were no Bahamians playing in the singles yesterday, but there were several in action in the boys' and girls' doubles at the International ITF Federation J30 Junkanoo Bowl tournament, at the National Tennis Center.
Bahamians experience action in Junkanoo Bowl
Bahamians experience action in Junkanoo Bowl
Bahamian junior tennis players were back in action, competing in the International Tennis Federation's (ITF) J30 Junkanoo Bowl at the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association's (BLTA) National Tennis Centre yesterday. Jackson Mactaggart played in the quarterfinals against American Alexander Farias. The Bahamian struggled in this match and lost in straight sets, 6-1 and 6-0. Mactaggart was in...
Sports - Fri Mar 5
Sports - Fri Mar 5
Bahamian footballer cut from Kansas City Chiefs
US reporter coming to Nassau for sports radio
Athletes head to the Persian Gulf, could win thousands
Judo Federation kicks off the Bahamian Grappling League
Flamingos golf club celebrates Women's Golf Day
Flamingos golf club celebrates Women's Golf Day
The Flamingos Women's Golf Club 242 celebrated Women's Golf Day this month, hailing the women who are blazing trails in the sport, and encouraging new members to join. Women's Golf Day is more than just one day, it's a week-long celebration that takes place around the world, highlighting women and girls playing golf and learning ...
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Junior golf team prepares for regional tourney
Junior golf team prepares for regional tourney
The Bahamas' Junior National Golf Team is preparing to head to Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, for the 35th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships, set for July 3-8. That event will be played at the North Sound Gold Club in Grand Cayman.
Taylor leads top swims at nationals
Taylor leads top swims at nationals
Bahamian swimmer Lamar Taylor broke a 14-year-old national record in the men's 50 meters (m) freestyle at the 51st Bahamas Aquatics Federation's National Swimming Championships at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex over the weekend, highlighting some very strong individual performances at the four-day meet.
Basketball schedule set for Bahamas Games
Basketball schedule set for Bahamas Games
What is expected to be one of the more popular sporting events in the 2023 Bahamas Games is taking shape as a calendar of games was released over the weekend.
Mako Aquatics wins again
Mako Aquatics wins again
The Mako Aquatics Club opened the first day of the Bahamas Aquatics Federation's National Swimming Championships with a strong performance, surged to the front and never looked back. They took a huge lead and extended that lead every day of the meet to claim its fifth consecutive national title.
Speed Capital coming to The Bahamas
Speed Capital coming to The Bahamas
In continuance of a busy track and field season locally, the Speed Capital International Championships is set for this weekend at Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The three-day meet will get underway on Friday at 6 p.m. and wrap up on Father's Day on Sunday.
Work In Progress: Safety Is Main Goal of International Road Conference
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - With new technology and safer roads as its focus, the International Road Federation is holding its 11th IRF Caribbean Regional Congress at the Atlantis Resort.
Clubs ready for swim nationals
Clubs ready for swim nationals
The time for fine tuning and tweaking is just about over and coaches from several clubs are ready for the 51st Bahamas Aquatics Federation's National Swimming Championships set to get underway Thursday and wrap up on Sunday. The event will take place at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex.
Star Trek Beyond
Star Trek Beyond
- Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Rating : T - 15yrs and Older
The USS Enterprise crew explores the furthest reaches of uncharted space, where they encounter a new ruthless enemy who puts them and everything the Federation stands for to the test.
Star Trek: Insurrection
Star Trek: Insurrection
- Genre : Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
- Rating :
When the crew of the Enterprise learn of a Federation plot against the inhabitants of a unique planet, Captain Picard begins an open rebellion.
Star Trek: Nemesis
Star Trek: Nemesis
- Genre : Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
- Rating :
After the Enterprise is diverted to the Romulan planet of Romulus, supposedly because they want to negotiate a truce, the Federation soon find out the Romulans are planning an attack on Earth.
Baha Mar inaugural golf tournament raises over $100K
Baha Mar inaugural golf tournament raises over $100K
Golfers came out and supported the Baha Mar Resort Foundation's inaugural golf invitational on Saturday at the Baha Mar's Royal Blue Golf Course. They were able to raise over $100,000 for the Foundation as it continues its community outreach. The conditions were favorable for golf as there was little wind and sunny skies as golfers ...
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Quartet selected for swimming worlds
Quartet selected for swimming worlds
The Bahamas Aquatics Federation has ratified a four-member team to represent The Bahamas at the World Aquatics (formerly FINA - International Swimming Federation) Championships 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan, set for July 14-30.
The countdown is on, four weeks to go for Bahamas Games
With only four weeks remaining to the sixth edition of the Bahamas Games, a common question remains: 'What are the Bahamas Games?'
Swim nationals set for next weekend
Swim nationals set for next weekend
The Bahamas Aquatics Federation is set to host its 51st national championships at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex. It gets underway on June 15 and wraps up on Father's Day, June 18. President of the federation Algernon Cargill said he expects high quality swims from Bahamian and international swimmers. The boys and girls age ...
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The Bahamas drawn in Group D in Nations League
The Bahamas drawn in Group D in Nations League
The Bahamas Senior Men's National Soccer Team knows who they will face in the 2023-2024 Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Nations League after the draw was held last month. The Bahamas remained in League B which is the second tier out of three leagues. They are in Group D with ...
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sports inbrief
sports inbrief
VOLLEYBALL
NPVA ACTION
THE New Providence Volleyball Association will continue its regular season at the DW Davis Gym with the following games:
Friday
7:30pm - Cougars vs Vixens (W), 9 pm - BTVI vs Saints (M)
Sunday
3:30pm - Truckers vs Lady Technicians (W), 5pm - Technicians vs Crusaders (M)
BSF'S QUALIFYING
TOURNAMENT
THE Bahamas Softball Federation has announced that the men's national...
DNA Announces New Candidates At Street Meeting
DNA Announces New Candidates At Street Meeting
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is prepared to deliver our message of REAL CHANGE for ONE BAHAMAS to every Bahamian in every community. In that manner, we have hosted a "Street Meeting" on Thursday November 3 at the corner of East St. and Hay St........
Golf Challenge To Keep Memory of 'godfather' of Golf Alive
For the 15th year, Kerzner International will keep the memory of the late Fred Higgs - the "godfather" of golf in the Bahamas - alive by hosting Corporate Golf Challenge.