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BBF appealing to corporate Bahamas
October 12, 2017
BBF appealing to corporate Bahamas
With the Bahamas senior men's national basketball team set to take on Canada on the road next month in their first of five International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup 2019 qualifying games, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Michael Pintard made an appeal to corporate [...]
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October 12, 2017
Top Bahamian players expected to compete in World Cup qualifiers
The Bahamas senior men's national basketball team begins it journey to qualify for the 2019 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup 2019, and according to Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) Vice President Mario Bowleg, the country's top players are expected to play with the team as [...]
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Romell Knowles' presidency could bring order to NPSA
February 17, 2011
Romell Knowles' presidency could bring order to NPSA
Local basketball coaches in the country will get another opportunity to learn more about the game with an International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Level II?Coaching Course set for this weekend.
The course will be held in two parts, one this weekend at the College of The Bahamas (COB) and the other, sometime in May. The Level II?coaching course is only for qualified coaches who have attained Leve...
FIBA Level II coaching clinic set for this weekend
February 17, 2011
FIBA Level II coaching clinic set for this weekend
Local basketball coaches in the country will get another opportunity to learn more about the game with an International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Level II?Coaching Course set for this weekend.
The course will be held in two parts, one this weekend at the College of The Bahamas (COB) and the other, sometime in May. The Level II?coaching course is only for qualified coaches who have attained Leve...
Olympic body faces great expectations
July 29, 2011
Olympic body faces great expectations
The present Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) administration came to power in a turmoil season. New President Wellington Miller was the key defection from the "Old Guard." He made the difference. He was the primary reason the incumbent group was ousted. Most of the old crew had been at the helm of the Olympic Movement in the country for 30-plus years.
SAC association gives back to junior golf
October 07, 2022
SAC association gives back to junior golf
The St. Augustine's College (SAC) Alumni Association made a financial donation to the Bahamas Golf Federation (BGF) Junior Division at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex Golf Course on Thursday. A donation of $2,500 came from the funds raised from the association's Unca Lou Charity Golf Tournament that was held at the Royal Blue Golf Course in June. ...
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BPL BILLS HIKE 'FINAL NAIL IN THE COFFIN': Retail chief brands fuel charge rises 'completely insane'
October 06, 2022
BPL BILLS HIKE 'FINAL NAIL IN THE COFFIN': Retail chief brands fuel charge rises 'completely insane'
The Bahamas Federation of Retailers co-chair yesterday warned that electricity fuel charge hikes of up to 163 percent will be "the final nail in the coffin" for COVID-ravaged businesses yet to regain financial viability.
September 29, 2022
Bahamian 'JTalon' advances to IESF World Championships
Bahamian Johnathon Lucius, whose username is "JTalon", qualified to represent The Bahamas at the International ESports Federation (IESF) World Esports Championships, set for December 1-12 in Bali, Indonesia. He will be competing in Tekken 7. Lucius will have a chance to compete for the IESF Tekken title and a $25,000 prize pool. To get to ...
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Smith and horse win division title at fall classic
September 26, 2022
Smith and horse win division title at fall classic
The road to success sometimes involves taking a step backward. Kacy Lyn Smith discovered this after falling short at the FEI (International Equestrian Federation) North American Jumping Championships for Juniors/Young Riders earlier this summer. The first step was to give her horse, Chicago M, a well-deserved rest. At the beginning of September, Smith and Chicago M ...
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September 22, 2022
Message of Condolence from the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture
On behalf of administrative and technical staff of all Departments of this Ministry, mine is the remorseful task of confirmingmy Ministry’s awesome gratitude for the tremendous contributions rendered to nationalsports development by our retired colleague and our fallen immediate past Deputy Directorof Sports and the husband of our Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Cora Bain-Colebrooke, the lateKevin Col...
Valentine Cox sweeps Fall Classic Chess tournament
September 15, 2022
Valentine Cox sweeps Fall Classic Chess tournament
The Fall Classic Chess Tournament took place this weekend at the University of The Bahamas' (UB) Choices Restaurant on September 10-11. This vital partnership between UB and the Bahamas Chess Federation (BCF) was formed to promote the growth and development of critical and analytical thinking, leadership and safe social interaction in The Bahamas through the ...
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Junior swimmers perform well in Peru
September 07, 2022
Junior swimmers perform well in Peru
The Bahamas wrapped action at the FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Junior Championships in Lima, Peru on Sunday, and Bahamas Aquatics Federation President Algernon Cargill praised the six-member team. Despite no finalists, the team had four semifinal appearances, which represented the first time in history for that much advancements for The Bahamas. Also, som...
September 05, 2022
CIBC Firstcaribbean Announces The Appointment Of A New Chief Executive Officer - New CEO takes office from 1st November
The Board of FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited (CIBC FirstCaribbean) has announced the appointment of Mr. Mark St. Hill as the next Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval. Mr. St. Hill assumes the post on 1st November 2022, with the retirement of the bank’s current CEO, Ms. Colette Delaney.
September 05, 2022
Gibbs places 11th in 50m free; Forbes 12th in 50m fly
Bahamian junior swimmer Rhanishka Gibbs swam in her second semifinal at the FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Junior Championships on Saturday, and finished 11th overall in the girls 50 meters (m) free. Nigel Forbes also swam in a semifinal race, and powered his way to a 12th place finish overall in the boys 50m butterfly on Friday. Gibbs ...
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Johnson finishes 13th in 50m free
September 02, 2022
Johnson finishes 13th in 50m free
Yet another Bahamian junior swimmer was able to advance to the semifinals at the 8th FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Junior Championships, currently ongoing at the VIDENA Aquatics Center in Lima, Peru. This time it was Marvin Johnson who placed 13th overall in the boys 50 meters (m) freestyle with a time of 23.39 seconds last night. ...
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September 01, 2022
The Bahamas wraps up second day of competition in Peru
Motivated from a semifinal appearance from Rhanishka Gibbs on Day One of the FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Junior Championships, Team Bahamas returned to action yesterday, looking to build off that performance at the VIDENA Aquatics Center in Lima, Peru. Keianna Moss, Nigel Forbes and Erald Thompson III swam two races each while Marvin Johnson and Gibbs swam ...
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Gibbs 14th overall in 50m breast
August 31, 2022
Gibbs 14th overall in 50m breast
Rhanishka Gibbs placed eighth in her semifinal of the girls 50 meters (m) breaststroke event, and was 14th overall, with a time of 33.46 seconds at the 8th edition of the FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Junior Championships at the VIDENA Aquatics Center in Lima, Peru, on Tuesday night. Gibbs swam out of lane eight ...
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August 29, 2022
Six-member team to compete at FINA World Junior Championships
The Bahamas Aquatics Federation has sent a six-member team to Lima, Peru, to participate in the 8th FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Junior Championships that gets underway tomorrow and runs through September 4 at VIDENA Aquatics Center in Lima. Swimming for The Bahamas will be Nigel Forbes, Rhanishka Gibbs, Marvin Johnson, Keianna Moss, Emmanuel Gadson and Erald Thompson ....
Gallant effort comes up short!
August 26, 2022
Gallant effort comes up short!
The Bahamas' senior men's national basketball team missed some key baskets, and had some costly turnovers when it mattered the most, thereby blowing a golden opportunity to get a leg-up in the second round of the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Americas World Cup Qualifiers and pull off a major upset over a higher ranked opponent. Venezuela ...
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The Bahamas set to play Venezuela
August 24, 2022
The Bahamas set to play Venezuela
Win or lose, Bahamas Basketball is about to enter a new stratosphere as the nation prepares for its highest level of competition in history. The country is just one round from advancement to the 2023 FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Basketball World Cup - which is on par with the level of basketball at the Olympics. With that ...
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Kacy Lyn Smith finishes strong in Michigan
August 19, 2022
Kacy Lyn Smith finishes strong in Michigan
It was a week of highs and lows at the FEI (International Equestrian Federation) North American Youth Jumping Championships in Traverse City, Michigan, for Bahamian show jumper Kacy Lyn Smith and her horse Chicago M. They finished strong by winning the Farewell Competition. The duo managed to clear the round in 76.47 seconds to finish ...
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Ayton sitting out against Venezuela
August 17, 2022
Ayton sitting out against Venezuela
What a difference a day makes! Just one day after the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) announced that all three Bahamian-born National Basketball Association (NBA) players will be on the roster for the upcoming FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Americas World Cup Qualifiers second round competition, news broke late Monday night that the Phoenix Suns' star center ...
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Bahamian chess players grateful for FIDE titles
August 16, 2022
Bahamian chess players grateful for FIDE titles
The trio of national chess team players from The Bahamas who earned FIDE (World Chess Federation) titles has returned home from the 44th FIDE Chess Olympiad. Earning conditional titles were Nelissa Thomas, Trinity Pinder and Noah Albury. The three players were in action in some intense games in Chennai, India, from July 29 to August ...
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August 12, 2022
Wildcats, Jackrabbits, Puerto Rico win at 'Summer of Thunder'
The University of Kentucky Wildcats, the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits and Team Puerto Rico all secured victories as the Bahamas Basketball Federation's (BBF) 'Summer of Thunder' continued inside the Baha Mar Convention Center and the Atlantis Imperial Ballroom on Wednesday. In the only game at Baha Mar, the Wildcats easily took care of the Dominican ...
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August 11, 2022
Three Bahamians awarded FIDE titles as Chess Olympiad concludes
The Bahamas' Chess Olympiad Team completed competition at the 44th FIDE (International Chess Federation) Chess Olympiad in Chennai, India; and after an uphill battle at the start of the event, three Bahamians received conditional FIDE titles and the team scored the highest points by a Bahamian team in Chess Olympiad history. Competition for the Bahamian team concluded on Tuesday with the completio...
August 10, 2022
BBF Summer of Thunder continues; Egypt takes down SDSU
The Bahamas Basketball Federation's (BBF) Summer of Thunder showcase is in full swing. Action continued on Monday with Egypt's national team dropping the South Dakota State University (SDSU) Jackrabbits, 67-62, in the Imperial Ballroom at Atlantis. The Egyptians were led by Ehab Amin. He led a very balanced Egyptian scoring attack with 10 points. All but ...
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The Bahamas' women sweep round eight
August 08, 2022
The Bahamas' women sweep round eight
The Bahamas Chess Olympiad Women's Team performed well in round eight of the FIDE (International Chess Federation) 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The Bahamas won all of its games against Djibouti.
August 03, 2022
The Bahamas puts best foot forward at 44th Chess Olympiad
The Bahamas Chess Olympiad team got its experience of the 44th FIDE (International Chess Federation) Chess Olympiad underway on Friday in Chennai, India. Bahamas Chess Federation (BCF) Treasurer and team delegate Elton Joseph spoke about The Bahamas' progress at the Chess Olympiad so far.
Bodybuilding and fitness team staying home
July 29, 2022
Bodybuilding and fitness team staying home
After a couple weeks of back and forth with the government's representative for sports, the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) determined yesterday that it would not be feasible to send the country's 17-member team to the 49th International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness' (IFBB) Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships.
Youth Baseball Player Succeeding Abroad
December 21, 2011
Youth Baseball Player Succeeding Abroad
For years now many of the Junior Baseball League of Nassau (JBLN) players abroad have been competing in showcase tournaments such as the Under Armor tournament and Perfect Game World Baseball.
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