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The Bahamas in sixth after day one of CAGC
July 03, 2019
The Bahamas in sixth after day one of CAGC
The Bahamas Golf Federation (BGF) is proud to announce the team members representing The Bahamas at the 63rd Annual Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships (CAGC), which is currently underway and wraps up on Saturday at Casa de Campo’s The Links Course in La Romana, Dominican Republic...
July 01, 2019
NSA's spending should be investigated, prime minister challenged to act
On a number of occasions in recent years, in this space, I focused on the ineptitude of the National Sports Authority (NSA); the inconsistent manner in which it has been operated; and how in glaring instances, it has seemingly gone away from the tenets of the act of 2011 which is supposed to govern the quasi-government organization...
National records fall at swimming nationals
June 27, 2019
National records fall at swimming nationals
The Betty Kelly-Kenning Aquatic Centre is quiet and the pool is still now, but last weekend it was buzzing with record-breaking performances from stellar Bahamian swimmers at the Bahamas Aquatic Federation's (BAF) 2019 REV National Swimming Championships. The championships began last Thursday, June 20 and [...]
June 27, 2019
Albury and Dean wrap up Basketball Without Borders today
Deyton Albury and Romad Dean, two Bahamian high school basketball players, got a chance of their lifetime when they were invited to the 10th edition of the Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Americas camp that began on Monday, June 24 and wraps up today at Ivan [...]
Breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing provisionally included on Paris 2024 Olympic sports programme
June 25, 2019
Breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing provisionally included on Paris 2024 Olympic sports programme
Breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing have been provisionally included on the sports programme of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The decision was taken today by the 134th Session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)...
June 24, 2019
IOC officially inaugurates Olympic House and celebrates 125th anniversary
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today officially opened Olympic House - one of the most sustainable buildings in the world...
Mako Aquatics repeats as CHAMPIONS!
June 24, 2019
Mako Aquatics repeats as CHAMPIONS!
It was loud and jam-packed over at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Aquatics Complex over the weekend as the different local swim clubs cheered on their respective swimmers. In the end, it was Mako Aquatics Club that won and successfully defended its title at the 2019 [...]
BBF set for world cup roll-offs
June 19, 2019
BBF set for world cup roll-offs
The Bahamas Bowling Federation (BBF) will stage its world cup roll-offs from June 24-30 at Mario's Bowling and Family Entertainment Palace. The top male and female finisher, based on total pinfall...
June 05, 2019
Top Swimmers Ready to Make a Splash at National Swimming Championships
After a spectacular winning performance on the CARIFTA 2019 international stage, swimmers are diving headfirst into the Bahamas Aquatic Federation’s 48th National Swimming Championships this June...
May 31, 2019
Tokyo 2020 ignites spectacular interest in these Olympic Games
Following its eighth visit to Tokyo (21-23 May), the International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s Coordination Commission left Japan impressed by the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee's state of preparation, as well as with the spectacular interest in these Olympic Games...
IOC EB recommends boxing keep its place on the Tokyo sports program and suspension of recognition of AIBA
May 27, 2019
IOC EB recommends boxing keep its place on the Tokyo sports program and suspension of recognition of AIBA
Boxing is set to maintain its place on the sports programme of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, but the recognition of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should be suspended. This recommendation was put forward today by the IOC Executive Board (EB) to the IOC Session from 24 to 26 June 2019 in Lausanne...
Prime Minister Minnis discusses energy and entrepreneurship with US investment corporation
May 20, 2019
Prime Minister Minnis discusses energy and entrepreneurship with US investment corporation
Prime Minister the Most. Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis held productive discussions with senior officials of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) and the United States Embassy at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday, 20 May.
The visit by OPIC is a follow through to a meeting between United States President Donald J. Trump and a group of Caribbean leaders in March 2019, when a great...
THANKS THE 2019 IAAF WORLD RELAYS BAHAMIAN ATHLETES
May 17, 2019
THANKS THE 2019 IAAF WORLD RELAYS BAHAMIAN ATHLETES
The IAAF World Relays is an international relay sporting event hosted by the International Association of Athletic Federations. In 2014, the World Relays was born in Nassau as a trial edition and then again in 2015 and 2017. Due to its success in The Bahamas, the IAAF has officially incorporated the event into its official calendar with the relays now being held every two years.
The IAAF Rela...
The Bahamas pounds the Turks and Caicos
April 29, 2019
The Bahamas pounds the Turks and Caicos
It’s been a year since The Bahamas’ national beach soccer team has played together. They were back in action on Saturday, decimating the Turks and Caicos, 7-0, in a scrimmage match at the Bahamas Football Association’s (BFA) National Beach Soccer Stadium, at Malcolm Park.
April 23, 2019
Death of HRH Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, IOC Honorary Member
It is with great sadness that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has learnt of the death of HRH Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg, IOC Honorary Member in Luxembourg, at the age of 98...
BTC named as title partner for the world relays
March 27, 2015
BTC named as title partner for the world relays
The 2015 International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Relays will now be known as the IAAF/BTC World Relays Bahamas 2015.
Sands Beer Tees Up for BGF Sands Cup Gold Series
April 03, 2019
Sands Beer Tees Up for BGF Sands Cup Gold Series
It is estimated that over 60 million people play golf in the world. Here in The Bahamas, both international professionals, residents, and tourists play on the 11 courses around the islands and enjoy this great sport that is good for your health and your heart...
March 22, 2019
IOC Awards 2019 Women and Sport trophies to gender equality advocates
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) celebrated this evening six role models and change-makers in advancing women and girls in and through sport. In partnership with UN Women, a dedicated awards ceremony was held on the sidelines of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the United Nations headquarters in New York, USA.
Six trophies. One goal...
IOC Athletes Commission to organise biggest-ever International Athletes Forum in April 2019
November 27, 2018
IOC Athletes Commission to organise biggest-ever International Athletes Forum in April 2019
IOC increases its dialogue with athletes’ commissions around the world even further. The IOC Athletes’ Commission is set to invite the largest ever contingent of international athlete representatives to Lausanne, Switzerland...
January 22, 2019
Smart and sustainable solutions paving the way for Lausanne 2020
Two weeks after celebrating the “1 year-to-go” milestone to Lausanne 2020, the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission...
December 11, 2018
IOC takes leadership role in the UN Sports for Climate Action Initiative
As world leaders at the UN Climate Change Summit in Poland (COP24) prepare to implement the Paris Agreement to limit the rise of global temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken on a leadership role in the new UN Sports for Climate Action Initiative, which aims to drive climate action across the sports community...
Diabetic Wound Care Symposium Raises The Bar & Announces Target to Reduce Amputations by 50%
December 07, 2018
Diabetic Wound Care Symposium Raises The Bar & Announces Target to Reduce Amputations by 50%
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) recently hosted its second annual Diabetic Wound Care Symposium at the PHA’s Corporate Training Centre last month...
December 05, 2018
Tokyo 2020 on track to deliver unifying Olympic Games
During its seventh visit to Tokyo (3-5 December), it was clear to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Coordination Commission that the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee is on track to host unifying Olympic and Paralympic Games...
IOC Executive Board initiates an inquiry into AIBA
November 30, 2018
IOC Executive Board initiates an inquiry into AIBA
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today decided to initiate an inquiry into the International Boxing Association (AIBA). This is the initiation of a procedure which can lead to the withdrawal of recognition for AIBA...
Subvention consistency important for athletes
October 06, 2011
Subvention consistency important for athletes
During the first administration period of the Free National Movement (FNM), the subvention program for elite athletes was put in place. It was a revolutionary concept and one that contributed greatly to the sustained careers of older athletes and the improvement of the younger ones.
National Hall Of Fame Class of 2008 Finally Inducted
October 29, 2008
National Hall Of Fame Class of 2008 Finally Inducted
The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture officially inducted 15 Bahamians on Saturday night at the British Hilton Hotel increasing the National Hall of Fame. Among the dignitaries to induct the inductees were Governor General Arthur Hanna and the Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Desmond Bannister.
Chef Moncur to Showcase Vegan Benefits
October 23, 2018
Chef Moncur to Showcase Vegan Benefits
Well-loved Freeport Chef to give up her secrets to making Vegan cooking taste good...Not to be out done by the work of her well renowned husband – leading nutritionist and herbalist, Jamal Moncur, Chef Shoniquer Moncur...
October 19, 2018
International Red Cross Vice-President pays courtesy call on the Governor General
Governor General, Her Excellency the Most. Hon. Dame Marguerite Pindling (seated centre) received Vice-President of the International...
Death of Patrick Beaumann, IOC Member
October 15, 2018
Death of Patrick Beaumann, IOC Member
It is with the greatest sorrow and shock that the International Olympic Committee has learned of the death of Mr Patrick Baumann, IOC Member in Switzerland, in Buenos Aires. He was 51...
October 10, 2018
Mental Illness Among Global Populations Continue to Rise
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Duane Sands explained that as the world comes to grips with increasing incidences of political, economic and personal instability, violence, discrimination...
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