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February 07, 2019
Hield, Ayton putting up productive numbers

Sacramento Kings' shooting guard Bahamian Chavano "Buddy" Hield has picked up where he left off in January. Through two games in February, in two wins for the Kings, he has buried 10 three-pointers and is averaging 26 points. Hield is also averaging seven rebounds and [...]
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January 21, 2019
First buzzer-beater for Buddy!

If there was any doubt that Chavano "Buddy" Hield had arrived among the NBA's elite, that perception might have been erased on Saturday night, when he guided the Sacramento Kings past the Detroit Pistons. The 26-year-old star guard from Eight Mile Rock, Grand Bahama, had [...]
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Vote for Bahamians!
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January 08, 2019
Vote for Bahamians!

Both Bahamians in the National Basketball Association (NBA) are putting up numbers worthy of all-star consideration as the league's mid-season classic approaches. Sacramento Kings' guard Chavano 'Buddy' Hield is averaging career numbers in a number of significant categories, and Phoenix Suns' rookie center DeAndre Ayton [...]
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January 07, 2019
'Buddy' lights up the champs, albeit in a loss

BAhamian Chavano 'Buddy' Hield continued his torrid shooting, exploding for a side-high 32 points while knocking down a career-high eight three-pointers, albeit in a 127-123 loss for the Sacramento Kings to the two-time defending champions Golden State Warriors on Saturday. In a game which had [...]
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December 13, 2018
Basketball Superstar Buddy Hield Joins Ministry of Environment's Be A Hero Campaign

After receiving major endorsements from well- known sports heroes like Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown, Jonquel Jones, and Shaunae Miller-Uibo, the Ministry of the Environment has added yet another high-profile sports...

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November 01, 2018
Hield catches fire for Sacramento

Bahamian Chavano "Buddy" Hield is on a torrid pace for the Sacramento Kings. The Kings' starting two-guard dropped in his fourth consecutive 20-plus points effort on Tuesday night, leading the Kings to their fourth straight win and improving their win-loss record to 5-3 – their [...]
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It is well
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August 16, 2018
It is well

Run now, I pray thee, to meet her, and say unto her, Is it well with thee? Is it well with thy husband? Is it well with the child? And she answered, "It is well." – 2 Kings 4:26 Responses to the question "How are [...]
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June 26, 2018
Congratulations to Deandre Ayton #1 NBA DRAFT PICK

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture wishes to congratulate Mr. Deandre Ayton on his recent selection into the NBA as the #1 Draft Pick in the 2018 Draft...

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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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January 25, 2018
Hield ready to go after injury scare

Chavano 'Buddy' Hield will play for the Sacramento Kings tonight against the Miami Heat as the 2017-18 National Basketball Association (NBA) season continues. An injury late in Tuesday night's game against the Orlando Magic overshadowed another nice performance off the bench for the 6'5" shooting [...]

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February 19, 2018
Hield scores 29 in NBA's Rising Stars Challenge

Bahamian Chavano "Buddy" Hield had mixed results this past weekend, representing the Sacramento Kings in two events during the National Basketball Association's (NBA) All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, California. On Friday, Hield poured in a game-high 29 points, including of five three pointers, to lead [...]

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January 16, 2018
Jonathan Jaffe leads PCA $25K High Roller, Final Table features former NFL Star Richard Seymour

The 150-entry PCA 2018 $25k High Roller saw the field dwindle down to the last eight contenders by the end of Day 2. The remaining players will come back Sunday, January 14 at 12 p.m. to battle it out for the title and a sweet $836,350 first-place prize...

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November 20, 2017
Hield injures ankle against the Blazers

The Sacramento Kings are still not certain exactly how much time Chavano "Buddy" Hield will miss due to an ankle injury that he sustained in the fourth quarter of the Kings' 86-82 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Hield was forced to [...]
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Two straight
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November 11, 2017
Two straight

Chavano "Buddy" Hield and the Sacramento Kings are on a win streak for the first time this season. Sacramento picked up its second win in a row on Thursday night, edging the Philadelphia 76ers 109-108 at home. Hield finished with eight points, four rebounds and [...]
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November 09, 2017
Hield bounces back with season high against the Thunder

Chavano "Buddy" Hield appears to have found his groove on the offensive end of the floor, raising his level of play in the Sacramento Kings' last few games. The 6'4" shooting guard has scored in double digits in three of his last four games, including [...]
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October 12, 2017
Hield struggling through preseason

It has been tough sledding for Grand Bahama native Chavano "Buddy Hield" and the Sacramento Kings up to this point of the 2017-2018 National Basketball Association (NBA) preseason. The Kings are currently 1-3 overall and to make matters worse, De'Aaron Fox, the No. 3 overall [...]
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October 03, 2017
Hield leading by example in training camp

Coming into this month's training camp, second-year pro Chavano "Buddy" Hield knew he would be competing for minutes against several veteran players on the Sacramento Kings' roster. Despite the cluster at the shooting guard spot, Kings General Manager (GM) Vlade Divac, said Hield has been [...]
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September 15, 2017
To start or not to start

In less than two weeks, second year player Chavano 'Buddy' Hield will begin his first full training camp with the Sacramento Kings.
Camp begins on Tuesday, September 26, just ahead of the start of the National Basketball Association (NBA) preseason.
Hield was able to put together a solid run to close out last season, increasing his numbers across the board after being traded away from the New Orle...

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September 12, 2017
Christopher Columbus: Saint or sinner pt. 1

Dear Editor,

Happy Discovery Day! As recent as 10 years ago we could express that greeting to any Bahamian without hesitation and be certain of a like greeting in return. Not so today, however.
You could start a civil war if you expressed such a wish to certain people today. It's simply amazing just how much this once little tranquil island paradise and its peaceful, gentle people have changed ov...

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September 11, 2017
Tropical Storm Irma Wind Speed Probabilities Number 50

Issued at 1500 UTC MON SEP 11 2017

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TROPICAL STORM IRMA WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 50

NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL

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1500 UTC MON SEP 11 2017

AT 1500Z THE CENTER OF TROPICAL STORM IRMA WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE
30.3 NORTH...LONGITUDE 83.1 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR

55 KTS...65 MPH...100 KM/H.

Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL ...

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September 11, 2017
Hurricane Irma Wind Speed Probabilities Number 49

Issued at 0900 UTC MON SEP 11 2017

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HURRICANE IRMA WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 49

NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL

AL112017

0900 UTC MON SEP 11 2017

AT 0900Z THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IRMA WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 28.9
NORTH...LONGITUDE 82.6 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR 65 KTS
...75 MPH...120 KM/H.

Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREE...

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September 11, 2017
Tropical Storm Irma Wind Speed Probabilities Number 49

Issued at 0900 UTC MON SEP 11 2017

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PWSAT1

HURRICANE IRMA WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 49

NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL

AL112017

0900 UTC MON SEP 11 2017

AT 0900Z THE CENTER OF HURRICANE IRMA WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 28.9
NORTH...LONGITUDE 82.6 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR 65 KTS
...75 MPH...120 KM/H.

Z INDICATES COORDINATED UNIVERSAL TIME (GREE...

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September 11, 2017
Hurricane Jose Wind Speed Probabilities Number 24

Issued at 0900 UTC MON SEP 11 2017

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HURRICANE JOSE WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 24
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL

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ISSUED BY THE NWS WEATHER PREDICTION CENTER COLLEGE PARK MD
0900 UTC MON SEP 11 2017

AT 0900Z THE CENTER OF HURRICANE JOSE WAS LOCATED NEAR LATITUDE 24.4
NORTH...LONGITUDE 68.6 WEST WITH MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS NEAR 90 KTS
...105 MP...

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September 09, 2017
Hurricane Irma Wind Speed Probabilities Number 43

Issued at 2100 UTC SAT SEP 09 2017.
HURRICANE IRMA WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 43.
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL.

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September 09, 2017
Hurricane Irma Wind Speed Probabilities Number 41

HURRICANE IRMA WIND SPEED PROBABILITIES NUMBER 41
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL

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August 29, 2017
Return to Norman for Buddy Hield

With just about a month to go before the start of training camp, Bahamian Chavano "Buddy" Hield is making the rounds and wrapping up his summer activities.
Hield once again returned home for the Bahamian segment of his basketball camps and skills showcase, and is now back at a familiar stomping ground in the United States. He returned to Norman, Oklahoma over the weekend - the site of his collegia...

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August 10, 2017
What it takes to be an effective ambassador

To be an effective ambassador there are several prerequisites. The first is to be effectively trained and discipled in the laws, policies, procedures and protocol of your kingdom and country. If you are not well versed in these you will be a poor ambassador, which is why diplomats receive extensive training before they are lanced into their official assignment.
Your training begins with understand...

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August 08, 2017
Buddy Hield has done more for The Bahamas in one NBA season than Rick Fox has in 13 seasons

Dear Editor,

In a February 2015 edition of The Tribune, former columnist and current Free National Movement Long Island MP Adrian Gibson wrote an opinion piece titled "Ministers get their final grades in Cabinet report". In his assessment of former Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe, Gibson expressed concerns over reports that the Ministry of Tourism had "retained former NBA player Rick Fox on a ri...

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July 27, 2017
The ideal ambassador is spiritually tuned in and physically aware

To understand the role of an ambassador we must understand how the title came to be. In years past, before there was email, facsimile, airplanes and highways, if one king wanted to communicate with another king he would have to physically travel on horseback or by boat to the other kingdom. If he had to communicate with several other kings he would have to physically travel. This of course meant t...

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December 06, 2018
Hield wins first match-up with Ayton

The first legitimate meeting in a National Basketball Association (NBA) game between Bahamians, with both seeing significant minutes on the floor, turned out to be a one-sided affair in favor of the visitors. Chavano "Buddy" Hield and the Sacramento Kings continued their early-season push, turning [...]
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