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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...
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...
February 28, 2019
Press Club Member attends World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Brussels
The Bahamas Press Club 2014 is pleased to announced that one of its members, broadcast journalist Deandrè Williamson will be among media professionals at the 7th World Conference Against Death Penalty...
February 22, 2019
IOC Executive Board revokes Olympic qualification status of men
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) today revoked the Olympic qualification status of the 25m rapid fire pistol event of the International Sports Shooting Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol. The competition is taking place in New Delhi, India, from 20 to 28 February 2019...
February 15, 2019
Russian Ambassador pays courtesy call on Prime Minister
Non-Resident Ambassador Designate of the Russian Federation to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, His Excellency Andrei A. Guskov (left) paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister...
IOC considers request for unified Korean teams to enter qualification for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
February 15, 2019
IOC considers request for unified Korean teams to enter qualification for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020
One year after the successful Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today organised a working meeting to discuss further sports cooperation between the Republic of Korea (KOR) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (PRK)...
February 14, 2019
Russian Ambassador Presents Letter of Credence to the Governor General
His Excellency Andrei A. Guskov, Non-Resident Ambassador-Designate of the Russian Federation to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas...
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...
Rolle fires back at Rupert Gardiner
May 12, 2015
Rolle fires back at Rupert Gardiner
One of the more noted and accomplished athletics coaches in Bahamian history, is firing back at national coach for The Bahamas? world relays team Rupert Gardiner.
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...
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...
Bolt to increase appeal of world relays
April 09, 2015
Bolt to increase appeal of world relays
With the world's fastest man, the "big man" as he is referred to in most athletics circles, expressing interest in the second edition of the International Association of Athletics Federations' (IAAF) World Relays, patrons can expect a truly "Bahamazing" experience here in The Bahamas.
April 09, 2015
Bahamas Speed Week Revival Founder runs Easter event for 200 Ferraris
It's the beauty pageant of Ferraris.
CIBC FirstCaribbean congratulates CARIFTA swimmers
April 09, 2015
CIBC FirstCaribbean congratulates CARIFTA swimmers
For the fifth consecutive year, CIBC FirstCaribbean threw its backing behind the CARIFTA Swim Team, assisting the young athletes with their travel expenses.
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...
IOC creates Refugee Olympic Team 2020
October 10, 2018
IOC creates Refugee Olympic Team 2020
There will be a Refugee Olympic Team at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. This decision was taken today by the membership of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at the 133rd IOC Session in Buenos Aires...
October 09, 2018
Athletes Declaration officially endorsed by the IOC Session
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) adopted the Athletes’ Rights and Responsibilities Declaration (Athletes’ Declaration) during the second day of the Session in Buenos Aires on 9 October...
October 09, 2018
PyeopngChang 2018 announces surplus of at least USD 55 million
The President of the PyeongChang 2018 Organising Committee (POCOG), Lee Hee-beom, has announced that his organisation has achieved a surplus of at least USD 55 million...
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