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Govt introduces critical new IP regime
September 03, 2015
Govt introduces critical new IP regime
With The Bahamas inching closer to World Trade Organization (WTO) accession, Minister of Financial Services Hope Strachan yesterday vouched for a suite of intellectual property (IP) bills designed to comply with the WTO's Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement (TRIPS) and provide "necessary safeguards" for local and international creators' rights.
September 02, 2015
'Tank' Williams loses tough fight by unanimous decision
Although veteran boxer Sherman "Tank" Williams (37-15-2) had his moments in his fight against Hamburg-based Romanian heavyweight Christian Hammer (18-4) on Saturday night in the main event of EC Boxing's show in Galati, Romania, he could never really keep up with the younger, faster Hammer and ultimately lost on points after 10 rounds of boxing.
Sands: The way forward for The Bahamas
September 01, 2015
Sands: The way forward for The Bahamas
BEIJING, China - Now that the 15th International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Championships in Beijing, China, is over, the question is, 'What does the country do now, in preparation for next year's Olympic Games?'
Chess on the rise in The Bahamas
September 01, 2015
Chess on the rise in The Bahamas
Mind sports like chess have increased in profile tremendously in The Bahamas, particularly at the junior level, with five candidate masters being named by the World Chess Federation (WCF) over the last three years.
The Bahamas finishes in a three-way tie for 22nd
August 31, 2015
The Bahamas finishes in a three-way tie for 22nd
BEIJING, China - With two medals at the 15th International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Championships in Beijing, China, The Bahamas' 25-member team finished in a three-way tie for 22nd overall in the medal standings and 19th overall on the placing table, as the championships wrapped up on Sunday.
Robins feels BBF's success is underappreciated
August 30, 2015
Robins feels BBF's success is underappreciated
The Bahamas has been a dominant basketball figure in the region over the past two years, capturing gold in both the men's and women's divisions at the most prestigious tournament in the Caribbean and also qualifying for a top tier international tournament.
August 28, 2015
Swimmers notch personal best times at FINA World Juniors
Team Bahamas turned in another strong day of swimming at the International Swimming Federation's (FINA) World Junior Swimming Championships in Singapore yesterday, with two new personal best times set.
August 28, 2015
BBFF officials predict strong showing at CAC Championships
Over 400 athletes from 41 countries around the region will grace the shores of The Bahamas next month for the 43rd Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Bodybuilding & Fitness Championships, set for September 24-27 at the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island.
Silver for Shaunae!
August 28, 2015
Silver for Shaunae!
BEIJING, China - Shaunae Miller won her first ever medal at the world outdoor championships on Thursday, and The Bahamas its second at these 15th International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Championships.
Bronze for Jeffery
August 26, 2015
Bronze for Jeffery
BEIJING, China - Let the celebrations begin!
The Bahamas has finally won a medal in the hurdles at a senior global meet.
Stuart ready to soar in Beijing
August 26, 2015
Stuart ready to soar in Beijing
BEIJING, China - This year has been a progressive one for Bahamian long jumper Bianca Stuart, and with her competition in these 15th International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Championships approaching, she's hoping that her fanfare continues.
Smith struggles in 200m fails to advance
August 26, 2015
Smith struggles in 200m fails to advance
BEIJING, China - Teray Smith found himself in the same heat with the fastest man in the world at the "Bird's Nest" on Tuesday, and it was a humbling experience for him.
August 26, 2015
Miller cruises into 400m final sets up showdown with Felix
BEIJING, China - "It went well".... that's all Shaunae Miller had to say when pressed for a response after a splendid semi-final heat in the women's 400 meters (m) at the 15th International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Championships at the "Bird's Nest" on Tuesday.
Charlton basking in first world champs experience
August 23, 2015
Charlton basking in first world champs experience
BEIJING, China - It's a family affair for young Devynne Charlton, as she celebrates her first appearance at a senior world championships. In fact, along with co-national record Adanaca Brown, they will become the first Bahamians to represent the country in the women's 100 meters (m) hurdles at the IAAF World Championships.
August 23, 2015
Shavez Hart pulls out of the short sprints at Beijing Worlds
BEIJING, China - It's been a long and trying season for Abaconian Shavez Hart, and as a long shot for either sprint final at these 15th International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Championships in Beijing, China, the two-time double sprint national champion decided to focus on just the relay.
Ferguson crashes out in the women's 100m
August 23, 2015
Ferguson crashes out in the women's 100m
BEIJING, China - It's been an interesting up and down season for Sheniqua Ferguson.
New national record for Gibson
August 23, 2015
New national record for Gibson
BEIJING, China - After his opening round run on Saturday, Jeffery Gibson knew he had to go a lot faster in the semis, and he did - fast enough to make his first final at the world championships or Olympics level, and fast enough for another national record.
Men's 4x400 relay could provide fireworks
August 23, 2015
Men's 4x400 relay could provide fireworks
BEIJING, China - With four nations having at least three athletes in the semi-finals of the open men's 400 meters (m) here in Beijing, China, and two nations with two each, that event could end up being the marquee event of these 15th International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) World Championships after all.
Men's quarter-milers make it through to semis
August 23, 2015
Men's quarter-milers make it through to semis
BEIJING, China - In a blazing opening round which saw an area record, almost a handful of national records and a slew of personal best and season best times, all three Bahamians made it through to the semis of the men's 400 meters (m).
August 21, 2015
Marshall looking forward to serving on IAAF Women's Committee
At the end of this month, Dennis Marshall will become just the fourth Bahamian to serve in the IAAF family, and the second Bahamian to serve on the IAAF Women's Committee.
World Championships start today in Beijing
August 21, 2015
World Championships start today in Beijing
The world's best athletes will be on display starting today, and The Bahamas' 25-member team will be right in the mix.
August 20, 2015
Daijah Johnson becomes first female Bahamian candidate master
Mind sports, like chess continue to make their way to the forefront of the local sporting scene and on the heels of a strong performance in international competition, a young, up and coming chess prospect has received one of the most prestigious awards by the governing body of the sport.
Local favorite Coe elected as sixth IAAF president
August 20, 2015
Local favorite Coe elected as sixth IAAF president
After receiving backing from The Bahamas and 13 other member federations of the North American, Central America and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC) for his presidency campaign earlier in the week, two-time Olympic 1,500 meter (m) champion Lord Sebastian Coe was voted in as the sixth president of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) yesterday at the 50th IAAF Congres...
Bahamas wins big at 2015 IAAF Congress
August 20, 2015
Bahamas wins big at 2015 IAAF Congress
Two Bahamian officials earned the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the sport of athletics for the next few years, while another was rewarded for his service to the sport over the course of his life, yesterday, at the 50th International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Congress in Beijing, China.
August 19, 2015
The Bahamas among those supporting Lord Sebastian Coe's presidency
Just prior to the International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) presidential election, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and 14 member federations from the North American, Central America and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC) have announced that they have thrown their support behind candidate Lord Sebastian Coe, a two-time Olympic 1,500-meters champion, in his campaign t...
Gibson excited to be first up for The Bahamas
August 19, 2015
Gibson excited to be first up for The Bahamas
The most prolific 400 meters (m) hurdler in Bahamian history is excited to be one of the event favorites in what is just his second International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships.
'The Fireman' entered for men's 400m
August 18, 2015
'The Fireman' entered for men's 400m
Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) officials are remaining tight-lipped on the selection process, but according to the provisional entry list for the IAAF World Championships Beijing 2015, former national record holder in the men's 400 meters (m) Chris "The Fireman" Brown will run that event in what could be his swan song at the world outdoor championships.
August 18, 2015
Long-time athletics administrator Livingstone Bostwick passes away
Bernard Livingstone Bostwick, who spent a lifetime in athletics administration, passed away on Friday morning.
August 18, 2015
Davis-Thompson up for re-election Lord Coe reaffirms key policies in final stretch
Bahamian Pauline Davis-Thompson isn't the only person trying to make a last-minute impression on voting delegates of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) during its 50th Congress this week.
Eugene Horton elected as NPBA president
August 17, 2015
Eugene Horton elected as NPBA president
After playing a pivotal role in the development of the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) through social media updates and statistical data tracking over the past several years, Eugene Horton was elected as president of the association over the weekend following the NPBA's annual general meeting.
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