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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...
Local music artists meet with Intl Federation of the Phonographic Industry to discuss performance rights
November 18, 2011
Local music artists meet with Intl Federation of the Phonographic Industry to discuss performance rights
Nassau, Bahamas -
Approximately 30 people came out to a meeting yesterday, November 17th,
2011 to discuss performance rights, or the lack
thereof at the British Colonial Hilton. Special guests were members of the
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. The meeting was titled,
"A
Matter of Justice: Performance Rights for Artists, Musicians and
Producers."
The meeting pa...
March 29, 2015
Bahamas Softball Federation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Government House
Her Excellency Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling hosted the Bahamas Softball Federation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Government House Wednesday evening, March 25, sponsored by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture...
February 18, 2015
Retailers federation lashes out as filing deadline looms
A private sector organization yesterday lashed out over the "exorbitant" administrative costs and logistical troubles of applying value-added tax (VAT) inclusive pricing as the deadline for retailers to provide the pricing on all goods rapidly approaches.
November 28, 2014
Youth development a strong focus of swimming federation
The increasing vibrancy of the youth development program within the Bahamas Swimming Federation (BSF) is manifested by the advancement of Joanna Evans, Margaret Higgs Albury, Alec Sands, Victoria Russell and that ilk. One gets the feeling that the national swimming program is building into something really fantastic. The BSF has its challenges of course, but the focus of President Algernon Cargill...
June 13, 2014
Joint Press Release-: The Bahamas Basketball Federation and Atlantis
Executives from both the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) and Atlantis have taken grave exception to comments made by Nassau Guardian contributing columnist, Fred Sturrup, when he accused the mega-resort of spending millions on the Battle 4 Atlantis (B4A) tournament while only offering the BBF $10,000 for sanctioning fees...
May 20, 2014
Lyford Cay comes to the aid of the Bahamas Golf Federation
In trying to obtain a venue for its national team trials, the Bahamas Golf Federation (BGF) was confronted with some severe challenges. In stepped the Lyford Cay Club as a major sponsor for the first round of the national trials and fundraiser, on Sunday May 11.
Also, with support of prizes from John Bull Ltd. and Rubis Oil, this event facilitated the federation's commemoration of a 50th anniversa...
Bahamas Archery Federation set to host fundraiser
March 25, 2014
Bahamas Archery Federation set to host fundraiser
The Bahamas Archery Federation (BAF) is hoping to jump-start the sport in The Bahamas...
Bowling federation ratifies 12-member national team
March 04, 2014
Bowling federation ratifies 12-member national team
Following an exciting national trials, the Bahamas Bowling Federation (BBF) has ratified a 12-member national team, six men and six women, to represent the country at various international bowling events.
The men are David Slatter, Lee Davis, Byron McClain, Johan Pyfrom, Sonith Lockhart and Mario 'Hawk' Brown, and the women are Driskell Rolle, Jonice 'Joy' Lockhart, Camille Burnside, Xynea Johnson...
Retailers form new federation
November 24, 2013
Retailers form new federation
THE Bahamas Federation of Retailers is a non-profit and apolitical group. It formed on November 12, 2013 in order to strengthen and develop the retail sector of the Bahamas.
Bahamas Federation of Retailers to seek VAT delay
November 21, 2013
Bahamas Federation of Retailers to seek VAT delay
The Bahamas Federation of Retailers (BFR) has officially announced its intention to seek the "deferment" of value-added tax (VAT) implementation, following a meeting of "around 100 retailers".
The BFR believes that more time is needed to ensure the private sector has the necessary information and sufficient time to understand the implications of VAT and to explore "alternative solutions to fixing ...
October 18, 2013
BOC providing more opportunities for federation members
By the time the 2016 Olympic Games roll around, the executives in the Bahamas Olympic Committee (BOC) wants to have athletes qualify in at least four to five sporting disciplines, and rowing is not an exception...
Bahamas Basketball Federation Announces Confirmed Panelists for the 2013 International Coaches Clinic
June 12, 2013
Bahamas Basketball Federation Announces Confirmed Panelists for the 2013 International Coaches Clinic
Coaches, sponsors and personnel will be able to enjoy 3-days of
coaching and vacation during the International Coaches Clinic (ICC)
hosted by the Bahamas Basketball Federation, August 1-4, 2013, at the
Atlantis Hotel located in the heart of the Bahamas.
The ICC has become one of the largest training camps worldwide.
Coaches and personnel come from across the country to attend this annu...
May 15, 2013
IOC Holds Successful Meetings With Indian Sports Minister And Representatives Of National Federations/Members Of Suspended Indian Olympic Association
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today held fruitful meetings with a delegation from the Indian Sports Ministry, headed by Indian Sports Minister Jitendra Singh, and representatives from the National Federations of India who are also members of the suspended Indian Olympic Association (IOA). A representative of the Olympic Council of Asia was also in attendance.
April 16, 2013
Ministry of Tourism, Bahamas Basketball Federation extend invites to coaches
The Bahamas Ministry of
Tourism's Sports Tourism Unit, represented by Director of Sports Tourism
Development, Tyrone Sawyer, joined the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) in a
targeted promotional effort at the recent National Association of Basketball
Coaches (NABC) Expo in Atlanta, Georgia during the NCAA Final 4 weekend.
The Bahamas
representatives interacted with legendary coaches and sports...
April 02, 2013
Coach Ray Minus Jr. calls out national boxing federation
During a recent conclave hosted by the Amateur Boxing Federation of The Bahamas (ABFB) a lot of concerns were expressed. There is a big problem in Grand Bahama. The amateur boxing leaders there are not on the same page at all and the sport is suffering as a result.
At the conclave, the promise to develop an officiating program for referees, judges and timekeepers came up once again. Will there be ...
February 21, 2013
Bahamas American Football Federation partners with the North Carolina Cape Fear Heroes
The Cape Fear Heroes, a
professional indoor football team from Fayetteville, North Carolina
(USA) that plays in the American Indoor Football and the Bahamas
American Football Federation have formed a relationship to help promote
the sport of American Football in The Bahamas.
Cape Fear Heroes
coaches and players will be traveling to Grand Bahama, The Bahamas this
upcoming November on the fir...
February 19, 2013
Bahamas American Football Federation partners with the Cape Fear Heroes
The Cape Fear Heroes, a
professional indoor football team from Fayetteville, North Carolina
(USA) that plays in the American Indoor Football and the Bahamas
American Football Federation have formed a relationship to help promote
the sport of American Football in The Bahamas.
Cape Fear Heroes
coaches and players will be traveling to Grand Bahama, The Bahamas this
upcoming November on the fir...
February 19, 2013
Bahamas American Football Federation partners with the North Carolina Cape Fear Heroes
The Cape Fear Heroes, a
professional indoor football team from Fayetteville, North Carolina
(USA) that plays in the American Indoor Football and the Bahamas
American Football Federation have formed a relationship to help promote
the sport of American Football in The Bahamas.
Cape Fear Heroes
coaches and players will be traveling to Grand Bahama, The Bahamas this
upcoming November on the fir...
February 13, 2013
Sports ministry deserves courtesy from the federations
In 2002 when I began an association with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture in a consultant capacity, it was truly amazing to find that there was such a lack of understanding regarding the boundaries of the relationship with sports federations.
There were those in the ministry who felt that branch of governance had some authority over the federations. On the other hand, heads of federations...
Caribbean Advertising Federation ADDY Awards
January 15, 2013
Caribbean Advertising Federation ADDY Awards
BRIDGETOWN,
Barbados - The Caribbean Advertising Federation, (CAF), is the only
non-American territory chapter of the American Advertising Federation,
(AAF). CAF was established in 1997 by Terri Brown in St. Thomas to
promote the well-being of advertising through a grassroots network of
advertisers, agencies, media companies and educational facilities to
help build the Caribbean economy. CAF...
Sports Tourism Unit partners with soccer federation
January 16, 2013
Sports Tourism Unit partners with soccer federation
At a time when sports tourism in the islands of The Bahamas seems to be growing by leaps and bounds, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism's Sports Tourism Unit is joining hands with the Bahamas Football Association (BFA) to increase soccer groups from core U.S. tourist markets.
For the BFA, this represents a bold step in a new direction. For many years, the BFA, the governing body for soccer in The Bah...
Caribbean Advertising Federation ADDY Awards
January 14, 2013
Caribbean Advertising Federation ADDY Awards
BRIDGETOWN,
Barbados - The Caribbean Advertising Federation, (CAF), is the only
non-American territory chapter of the American Advertising Federation,
(AAF). CAF was established in 1997 by Terri Brown in St. Thomas to
promote the well-being of advertising through a grassroots network of
advertisers, agencies, media companies and educational facilities to
help build the Caribbean economy. CAF...
Backford Urges Proactive Attitude for Federations
January 07, 2013
Backford Urges Proactive Attitude for Federations
A recent sit-down with the Rev. Enoch Backford was a real pleasure. The sports icon warmed up to discussing a number of sporting issues. I will produce a series on our chat, but a challenge he threw out to sports leaders and their federations is the topic for today's column. Let's just go a bit into his background.
Gymnastics Federation Holds Annual General Meeting
November 23, 2012
Gymnastics Federation Holds Annual General Meeting
The Gymnastics Federation of the Bahamas held its annual general meeting on Wednesday, November 14 at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel.
November 16, 2012
Thompson returns as president of the gymnastics federation
When the new executive team in the Gymnastics Federation of The Bahamas settles in, the first thing on their agenda is to amend the constitution.
The slate of officers inclusive of president Barbara Thompson, Cora Hepburn, Trevor Ramsey and Nikita Wells will have 90 days to act, or make any changes to the rules that govern the federation. Thompson was re-elected as president on Wednesday.
With a f...
November 01, 2012
Softball Federation Special Congress Votes on New Charter
Houston, Texas (USA) - Today, the
International Softball Federation held their Special Congress to
consider and vote on a resolution to combine with Baseball (the
International Baseball Federation) for the 2020 Olympic Programme. Even
with travel concerns with Hurricane Sandy, the ISF experienced a good
turnout among their national softball federations.
After
considerable disc...
October 19, 2012
Federation to Add two New Championships to Calender of Events
Two new championships are expected to be added to the Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation's (BBFF) calendar of events for next year.
President Danny Sumner has already started putting 'pen to paper' requesting the participation of the various armed forces in the country.
November 25, 2009
Commonwealth Games Federation President Comes to The Bahamas
NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon Desmond Bannister (left) greets Commonwealth Games Federation President, Mike Fennell (second from left) in the VIP Lounge, Lynden Pindling International Airport, Thursday, November 19.
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
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