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Castrol Quote of the Day: May 27, 2017

"Cleaner engine and  cleaner

fuel system at the same time...

when you buy a gallon or 5qt. of

'Castrol GTX' or 'Castrol GTX ULTRACLEAN'

...we'll give you a

*FREE 'GUNK' FUEL INJECTORCLEANER!"

*(Certain Restrictions Apply).

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This year, with 50 years of spearfishing and freediving experience between them, these four young Bahamian Spearo's have decided to take their acquired skill to the next level. They have entered to compete in the 2017 World Freshwater Spearfishing Championship (WFSC), scheduled to start tomorrow, located in Lake mead near las Vegas Nevada. #bupbup #242totheworld!

Now before I continue, I know what some of you guys may be thinking... 'wait....huh? where??? Lake who? Fresh what?!?' all things that certainly contrast our crystal clear, marine-life filled oceans of The Bahamas. All things foreign to us 'Salt Life' proclaimed islanders.

Team Captain Luke Maillis, who currently holds the National freedive record and a very impressive spearo resumé, was committed to forming a National team to compete in this year's (WFSC). So he recruited 3 other familiar bahamian spearos who have the acquired skill and were also keen to participate.

Regardless of the unknown challenges they may face by diving head first (literally lol) into a different world of spearfishing, these men were still dedicated and excited to finally be able to represent the Bahamas on an international level.

Ontop of this first time international representation for the Bahamas, there's a small yet significant catch. Knowing how us Bahamians is go, we aren't going to pull up anywhere new without bringing a bit of home with us.

Most of you familiar with the laws and regulations here in the Bahamas regarding spearfishing, would know that we are not allowed to use any hunting device that has a trigger. i.e. a spear gun. That of which competitors of the WFSC are allowed to use and have used since the competition's inception.

Read more HERE.

Sophie Taylor

spearogirl242.blogspot.com

According to reports from The Tribune a container was on fire on Wednesday morning at Potter's Cay Dock resulting in billowing black smoke that obscured the view of drivers on the Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge heading to Paradise Island.

Firefighters are currently on the scene as reported by Assistant Police Commissioner Walter Evans.

More details to follow.

UPDATE 3:20pm:

As details come in it's been confirmed that the explosion involved a "gas truck" or vehicle transporting highly flammable material.

Police are reporting that one man involved in the incident is has burns covering 80% of his body.  He is receiving medical treament.

 

 

The IAAF World Relays is a biennial event concentrating solely on relays including non-standard events such as the 4x200m and 4x800m. The event coincides with the odd year schedule of the IAAF World Championships in Athletics and serves as a qualifier for that event as well. The United States has dominated the event winning 16 gold medals over the first two competitions. The event has only been staged at The Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium in Nassau, Bahamas.

Tickets are on-sale at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, Monday to Saturday 8am until 8pm, Galleria Cinemas, Mall at Marathon Monday to Saturday 12pm until 10pm or 24 hours online at iaafworldrelaysbahamas.org 

 

Pictured: Francis Taylor (middle) from Bahamaslocal.com is pictured with The President of the IAFF World Relays Lord Sebastian Coe (left) (Lord Coe won four Olympic medals, including the 1500 metres gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1980 and 1984 for Britain)  and Pauline Davis-Thompson (Bahamian 5 Olympic Gold Medalist) on the right. Photo. Mattaniah Maillis