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WCM Karelina scores third consecutive chess victory
May 17, 2018
WCM Karelina scores third consecutive chess victory
Last Saturday, the Bahamas Chess Federation (BCF) held a one-day fun rapid tournament at the Centreville Medical Center. The Polhemus Darling Memorial 2018 was held in honor of the BCF's longest sponsor Polhemus Darling. Even though Darling is no longer living, his former company Bahamas [...]
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May 17, 2018
3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina –
The third edition of the Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) will be held from 6 to 18 October 2018 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
May 18, 2018
Stubbs lauds bodybuilding community for performances at nationals
Joel Stubbs, president of Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF), was very impressed with the bodybuilding community after the 45th Annual BBFF Novice and National Championships, held at the Melia Nassau Beach Resort on Cable Beach last Saturday. He said that there were a lot [...]
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BFA begins early preparation for Nations League
May 18, 2018
BFA begins early preparation for Nations League
The Bahamas will begin its preparation process toward qualification for the 2019 CONCACAF (Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) Gold Cup and essentially the 2021 FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) Confederations Cup, in earnest. A top 10 finish in the CONCACAF [...]
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National boxing unity is essential
May 22, 2018
National boxing unity is essential
Several weeks ago, Vincent Strachan was returned to the presidency of the country's parent amateur boxing body, the Bahamas Boxing Federation. The process that led to his election was controversial. There were charges of rigged registrations to secure certain votes. Accordingly, there was an expected [...]
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BBFF names 16 to represent The Bahamas
May 25, 2018
BBFF names 16 to represent The Bahamas
The Bahamas Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation (BBFF) has named a 16-member squad to represent The Bahamas at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships, from July 27-29, in Mexico City, Mexico. The team includes five women and 11 men participating in six [...]
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Slatter, Rolle leading bowling nationals
May 29, 2018
Slatter, Rolle leading bowling nationals
Some of the familiar names in the country in bowling have surfaced as the Bahamas Bowling Federation's (BBF) National Championships moves into its final week at Mario's Bowling and Family Entertainment Palace. Defending Champion and multiple national championships winner David Slatter has a slim led [...]
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May 30, 2018
FIFA opens new regional development office for the Caribbean
CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados -- As part of its commitment to drive global football development and further strengthen and enhance ties with confederations and member associations, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced the official opening of a new regional development office in the [...]
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Slatter and Rolle win national bowling titles
June 05, 2018
Slatter and Rolle win national bowling titles
Both David Slatter and Driskell Rolle overcame the challenge from a pair of bowlers to come out on top in the 2018 Bahamas Bowling Federation's (BBF) National Championships at Mario's Bowling and Family Entertainment Palace on Sunday. For Slatter, it was his third straight national [...]
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Bahamas Flag Day Parade To Herald And Highlight Bahamas Independence Celebrations In South Florida
June 07, 2018
Bahamas Flag Day Parade To Herald And Highlight Bahamas Independence Celebrations In South Florida
The First ever Bahamas Flag Day Parade in South Florida, will highlight a myriad of activities being planned by the local Bahamian community to celebrate the country's 45th Anniversary of Independence, July 10th.
Concacaf Launches NextPlay, a Social Responsibility Program to Leverage the Game for Good
June 08, 2018
Concacaf Launches NextPlay, a Social Responsibility Program to Leverage the Game for Good
Development program now open in five Caribbean countries, focusing on the Confederation?s core mission to provide access and opportunity across the region...
BBF ratifies women's national team
June 12, 2018
BBF ratifies women's national team
After five weeks of training and practices, the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) has ratified a 12-member team that is expected to reclaim its prominence in the region, and bring some glory back to the islands of The Bahamas in women's basketball. The team, which has [...]
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Rolle on the island, but not a part of women's squad
June 12, 2018
Rolle on the island, but not a part of women's squad
One look at Team Bahamas that was just ratified by the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) for the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Women's Caribbean Cup in Paramaribo, Suriname, and one would become instantly aware of the noticeable absence of the two Bahamian female professional basketball players, [...]
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BBA baseball nationals set for Grand Bahama
June 13, 2018
BBA baseball nationals set for Grand Bahama
After more than two decades of the national baseball championships being held under the auspices of the Bahamas Baseball Federation (BBF), it now transitions over to the governing body of the sport in the country, the Bahamas Baseball Association (BBA), creating a true national tournament [...]
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June 13, 2018
Bahamian student chosen to carry the country's flag at FIFA World Cup
The 'Football for Friendship' (F4F) Program has announced that 12-year-old Bahamian football player Jordin Wilson will participate in the opening ceremony of the grandest football tournament in the world - the FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) World Cup, scheduled to get underway this Thursday [...]
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June 14, 2018
Bahamas First sponsors BAF National Swimming Championships
Bahamas First General Insurance Company recently announced its sponsorship of the 2018 Bahamas Aquatics Federation (BAF) National Swimming Championships. This year's championships are scheduled for this June 16-19 at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Aquatics Centre. Group Marketing & Communications Manager at Bahamas First Leah Davis [...]
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Saluting Charlie 'Softly' Robins
June 15, 2018
Saluting Charlie 'Softly' Robins
Today, I salute Charlie "Softly" Robins. The Bahamian sports icon is dealing with some health challenges at the moment and informed me recently that he will soon be opting out of the presidency of the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF). That is, before the next annual [...]
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Team Bahamas loses to Cuba
June 18, 2018
Team Bahamas loses to Cuba
Team Bahamas never got its footing, falling to Cuba in a lopsided affair as the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Women's Caribbean Cup got underway in Paramaribo, Suriname, on Sunday. The team suffered a wire-to-wire loss, 77-50. The Bahamas was never in the game, falling behind [...]
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Bahamas First Sponsors 2018 Swimming Championships
June 18, 2018
Bahamas First Sponsors 2018 Swimming Championships
Bahamas First General Insurance Company recently announced its sponsorship of the 2018 Bahamas National Swimming Championships...
Team Bahamas bounces back against SVG
June 19, 2018
Team Bahamas bounces back against SVG
After struggling mightily against the Cubans on Sunday, Team Bahamas bounced back in a big way on Monday to get past St. Vincent & the Grenadines (SVG) and all but book its place in the semifinals of the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Women's Caribbean Cup [...]
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MAC comes out on top at swimming nationals
June 20, 2018
MAC comes out on top at swimming nationals
The 1st REV Bahamas Aquatics Federation (BAF) National Swimming Championships came to an end at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex last night, and federation officials can go ahead with the naming of teams for major aquatics championships later this year. In total, about 15 [...]
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One more shot for The Bahamas
June 21, 2018
One more shot for The Bahamas
The Bahamas will have one more shot to qualify for the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Senior Women's CentroBasket Championships in Puerto Rico later this summer when they take on Barbados today. The team suffered a tough 56-41 semifinal loss to the Dominican Republic (DR) yesterday, [...]
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Garfield Sinclair Appointed CEO of BTC
June 21, 2018
Garfield Sinclair Appointed CEO of BTC
Inge Smidts, CEO of Cable & Wireless Communications (C&W), today announced the appointment of Garfield (Garry) Sinclair as CEO at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) effective August 1st, 2018...
Team Bahamas to be led by Buddy
June 25, 2018
Team Bahamas to be led by Buddy
Sacramento Kings' shooting guard Bahamian Chavano "Buddy" Hield highlights one of the best national basketball teams that the Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) has selected in recent years. The team is headed to Puerto Rico to play in the third window of the 2019 FIBA (International [...]
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Bahamians sweep Bahama Clear CARIFTA judo tournament
June 27, 2018
Bahamians sweep Bahama Clear CARIFTA judo tournament
Bahamian athletes dominated all four Bahama Clear CARIFTA judo divisions at the Courtyard by Marriott Nassau over the weekend. Along with the host nation, teams from Guyana and Trinidad participated. International Judo Federation (IJF) A Class referee Keith Weithers, of Barbados, officiated the event. This [...]
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Coach Bain: Team Bahamas ready for the challenge
June 28, 2018
Coach Bain: Team Bahamas ready for the challenge
It's crunch time for Team Bahamas in San Juan, Puerto Rico! This evening, the Bahamas Basketball Federation's (BBF) national men's squad will clash with the US Virgin Islands in a must-win game for The Bahamas. If the USVI wins, that will mean automatic qualification for [...]
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Buddy joins Team Bahamas
June 28, 2018
Buddy joins Team Bahamas
Chavano "Buddy" Hield showed up in Puerto Rico on Tuesday, and had his first two workouts with Team Bahamas ahead of this evening's pivotal game against the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for advancement in the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) World Cup Qualifiers. According to [...]
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June 28, 2018
Truman State Bulldogs opens 'Summer of Thunder' with lopsided win
Tanner Zeil led his Truman State Bulldogs with 21 points as they dominated the Star Sports Basketball to pull away for a 102-76 victory on the opening night of the Bahamas Basketball Federation's (BBF) 'Summer of Thunder'. The game was played Tuesday night at the [...]
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Death of Irena, Szewinska, IOC Member
July 03, 2018
Death of Irena, Szewinska, IOC Member
It is with deepest sorrow that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has been informed of the death of Irena Szewinska, IOC Member in Poland, at the age of 72...
Red Tee Charity Gold Tournament Winners!
July 03, 2018
Red Tee Charity Gold Tournament Winners!
The Bahamas AIDS Foundation?s inaugural Red Tee Charity Golf Tournament recently took place at the Royal Blue Golf Course. Over 50 golfers turned up for an afternoon of golfing for a great cause...
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