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Taylor wins two more NCAA titles, three in total
Taylor wins two more NCAA titles, three in total
Bahamian collegiate swimmer Lamar Taylor certainly left his mark at the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II Swimming and Diving Championships, coming away with two more national titles to end his historic performance at the meet with three national titles. The Henderson State University Red Wave sophomore became his school's first ever three time-champion ...
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Cargill optimistic on team winning fifth straight title
Bahamas Aquatics Federation President Algernon Cargill is optimistic about the team winning a fifth straight title at the CARIFTA Swimming Championships, set for April 6-9 at the at the Sentro Deportivo Korsou - Pisina "Enith Brigitha", in Willemstad, Curacao.
Swimmers perform at 'Last Chance Meet'
Swimmers perform at 'Last Chance Meet'
The Bahamas Aquatics Federation held its 2023 CARIFTA Trials, dubbed the 'Last Chance Meet', this past weekend and the swimmers were able to perform at a high level as they looked to make CARIFTA qualifying times and move up the rankings. At the end of the two-day meet at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex this past ...
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CARIFTA Swim Team Named
CARIFTA Swim Team Named
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Bahamas Swim Federation naming its national team headed to CARIFTA, following swim trials over the weekend.
The Bahamas qualifies for 2023 CAC Games in softball
The Bahamas qualifies for 2023 CAC Games in softball
As it turns out, The Bahamas' men's national softball team will compete in the 2023 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in San Salvador, El Salvador.
Team Bahamas blanks Nicaragua
Team Bahamas blanks Nicaragua
Team Bahamas continued to roll at the Junior Davis Cup competition on the courts of the Guatemalan Tennis Federation in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on Wednesday.
Swimmers achieve qualifying times at Blue Waves meet
Swimmers achieve qualifying times at Blue Waves meet
At the 2023 Milo Butler Invitational, there were swimmers going under CARIFTA qualifying times as well as previous qualifiers improving their times. The meet took place this past weekend at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Aquatics Center.
The Bahamas takes on Venezuela tonight
The Bahamas takes on Venezuela tonight
The Bahamas' senior men's national basketball team is set to continue its play in the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Americas World Cup Qualifiers, with a rematch against Venezuela, this time at the Poliedro de Caracas in Caracas, Venezuela, this evening.
Rain couldn't dampen the spirits of cyclists
Rain couldn't dampen the spirits of cyclists
Rain did not stop 16 cyclists from taking part in the ninth annual Tour de Grand Bahama.
'Be My Running Partner'
'Be My Running Partner'
With a budget nearing one million dollars for the 2022-2023 track season, inclusive of the international travel of about eight national teams, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) is inviting the corporate community of The Bahamas to come forward and partner with them in support of track and field in the country.
Colina steps up to the plate for two youth baseball teams
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — To mark the start of the Junior Baseball League of Nassau's (JBLN's) 2023 season, Colina's Director of Corporate Communications Maxine Seymour threw out the first softball pitch. Colina continues its corporate sponsorship of the Colina Astros Coach-Pitch baseball team (ages 7-8) and ColinaCrushers girls' softball team (under-21 division). Seymour explained this sponsorship ...
Dr. Timothy Edward Augustus Barrett
Dr. Timothy Edward Augustus Barrett
Funeral Service for the Late Dr. Timothy Edward Augustus Barrett aged 74, of Tower Estates Drive, Sans Souci, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 11th February 2023 at the William M. Johnson Auditorium (Church of God Auditorium), Joe Farrington Road. Officiating will be The Rt. Rev'd. Laish Boyd Sr. assisted by other ministers ...
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MRS. KENISE EARLA SYMONETTE-DARVILLE
MRS. KENISE EARLA SYMONETTE-DARVILLE
FUNERAL SERVICE for MRS. KENISE EARLA SYMONETTE-DARVILLE, of #33 Avocado Street, Pinewood Gardens who died on Thursday, January 19th, 2023 will be held on Saturday, February 11th, at 10:00am at Mount Tabor Baptist Church, Willow Tree Avenue & Mount Tabor Drive.
Mariposa Gold Drops picks up win in BIEL competition
Mariposa Gold Drops picks up win in BIEL competition
The Mariposa Gold Drops emerged victorious for the second time this year in Bahamas Interscholastic Equestrian League (BIEL) competition. Four teams comprised of 20 young riders from different schools competed in the league's winter term competition, held last weekend at the Camperdown Equestrian Centre under the watchful eye of USEF (United States Equestrian Federation) Judge Lori Arnol...
Local group calls for recognition for Obed
Local group calls for recognition for Obed
In a year in which the long awaited Bahamas Games is set to return, the nation celebrates its Golden Jubilee 50th independence, and the CARIFTA Games is hosted here for a record ninth time, a group of Bahamians is petitioning to the government of The Bahamas for recognition of this country's sports heroes, specifically Everette 'Elisha Obed' ...
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Dr. Timothy Edward Augustus Barrett
Dr. Timothy Edward Augustus Barrett
Funeral Service for the Late Dr. Timothy Edward Augustus Barrett aged 74, of Tower Estates Drive, Sans Souci, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday 11th February 2023 at the William M. Johnson Auditorium (Church of God Auditorium), Joe Farrington Road.
Colina Hosts The Bahamas Chess National Championship
Colina Hosts The Bahamas Chess National Championship
The Bahamas Chess Federation recently held their 2023 Bahamas Chess National Championship at Colina’s J Whitney Pinder building on Collins Avenue.
Media accreditation portal for CARIFTA set to open
Media accreditation portal for CARIFTA set to open
The Local Organizing Committee of the CARIFTA Games Bahamas 2023 (LOC) is set and ready to host an exciting championship April 8-10, 2023. The event is expected to be highly viewed globally, and the LOC is inviting local and international media partners onboard to lend coverage.
Media Invited To Cover The CARIFTA Games Bahamas 2023
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the CARIFTA Games Bahamas 2023 is set and ready to host an exciting championship April 8 – 10, 2023.
Cox wins BCF national title
Cox wins BCF national title
National Master (NM) Valentine Cox dominated the 2023 Bahamas Chess Federation's (BCF) National Chess Championship, winning the prestigious event with an impressive eight out of nine points. The only player to beat NM Cox was FIDE Master (FM) Cecil Moncur in Round 9. NM Cox won his first national chess championship 47 years ago, in 1975. He went ...
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McCoy learns a lot at NBA Academy Camp
McCoy learns a lot at NBA Academy Camp
Bahamian junior women's basketball player Terrell McCoy experienced a thrilling week in mid-January, taking part in the 2023 NBA Academy Women's Camp Latin America in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
Dorsett chosen as tournament director of world qualifier
Founding president of the English-speaking Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) and former Bahamas Softball Federation (BSF) President Burkett Dorsett, who now sits as a commissioner on World Baseball Softball Confederation's (WBSC) Technical Commission, has been appointed the Tournament Director for the upcoming WBSC Qualifier/ECASC Championship from February 28 to March 6, 2023 in the U.S. ...
JBLN to stage grand opening this Saturday
JBLN to stage grand opening this Saturday
Still in the shadow of COVID, the Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN) is set to stage its first full season since the deadly pandemic reached the Western Hemisphere and the 34th season of youth baseball in total. A girls softball component complements the boys baseball activities. A grand opening of the 2023 season is set for this coming Saturday at ...
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BAAA ratifies 28-member team for world relays
BAAA ratifies 28-member team for world relays
The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) ratified a 28-member team, 15 women and 13 men, to represent the country at the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015, and whilst a few notable names are absent, Head Coach Rupert Gardiner is confident that the members selected will turn in some exceptional performances on the track.
It's serious business for Bolt in The Bahamas
It's serious business for Bolt in The Bahamas
The world's fastest man can hardly wait to set foot in The Bahamas as he gears up for double delight at the 2015 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Relays.
Pumpers win BBF national title Robins returned BBF President
The B&B Galaxy Pumpers out of Grand Bahama have earned the right to be called the best basketball team in the country.
Security beefed up prior to IAAF/BTC World Relays
Security beefed up prior to IAAF/BTC World Relays
With the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015 having such a global appeal, there is always the threat of terrorism looming.
BBF looking ahead to National Round Robin Championship
By BRENT STUBBS
Senior Sports Reporter
bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
WITH the ladies championship series completed and the men smack in the middle of their series, the Bahamas Basketball Federation is eagerly looking ahead to the hosting of the National Round Robin Championship series.
Federation president Lawrence Hepburn confirmed that the championships will take place over the Easter holiday wee...
Caribbean Basketball Championships set for July in The Bahamas
The Caribbean Basketball Confederation has announced that it is in
receipt of intentions to participate in the 2011 CBC Senior Men and
Women Championships in Nassau, Bahamas from some thirteen (13) National
Member Federations. The event is set for July 25th to August 5th in Nassau, Bahamas.
The
following National Federations have registered to participate in the
Championships: Male teams are...
Jones-Fry set to compete this weekend
Jones-Fry set to compete this weekend
By BRENT STUBBS
Senior Sports Reporter
bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
HAVING abandoned her quest to secure her professional card through the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, Dawnita Jones-Fry has decided to pursue it through the World Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation.
This weekend, she will be competing in her second show in the Canada based WBFF when they launch their initial campaig...