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June 06, 2018
Btc Sponsors Annual Long Island Regatta

BTC brought the vibes to Long Island, all weekend long, as the town celebrated its annual regatta.

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June 06, 2018
CBC Celebrates Bahamian Culture at 51st Annual Long Island Regatta!

Each year, hundreds of regatta enthusiasts head over to Salt Pond to cheer on their favorite boating teams. The Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC) also headed down to the southern island to keep attendees hydrated and refreshed as a proud sponsor of the 51st Annual Long Island Regatta.

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January 22, 2023
“See How the Main Sail Sets” premieres, highlighting the history of the National Family Island Regatta

Acting Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, the Hon. Chester Cooper, said the unveiling of “See How the Main Sail Sets” will ensure that the citizens of the new millenium understand and have an appreciation for how the nation’s iconic sailing event, Regatta, began and how it evolved to become what it is today.

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December 06, 2022
Minister Sweeting Congratulates Participants of the 'Best of the Best Regatta'

Minister of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs, the Hon. Clay Sweeting congratulated the sailors and other participants of the fifth 'Best of the Best Regatta' during a Closing Out and Trophy Presentation ceremony held on Sunday, 4th December 2022.

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May 04, 2017
Regattas are Important to the National Development of The Bahamas

The $250,000 injected into the 2017 National Family Island Regatta is the largest contribution to regattas ever by The Government of The Bahamas and an expression of the value that the Government has for this Bahamian tradition...

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June 10, 2022
BTC supports Long Island Regatta

BTC is excited about the return of many cultural events including last week’s Long Island Regatta and Cat Island Rake and Scrape Festival.

BTC’s Senior Manager for Events & Sponsorships, Carole Barnett said: “We are happy to be back in the Family Islands building stronger bonds within the communities. The Long Island Regatta is an event that BTC has supported for many years, and we were h...

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May 20, 2015
V Alfred Gray blamed in Acklins Regatta row

A CONFLICT about the management of this summer's anticipated Acklins Regatta threatens to result in the cancellation of the event, which could potentially devastate that island's local economy, organisers said...

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April 21, 2022
BTC Sponsors National Family Island Regatta in Exuma

Following a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, BTC is excited to continue its on-going sponsorship of the National Family Island Regatta; the first to kick off this week in George Town, Exuma.

“BTC has been one of our longest and most outstanding sponsors over the years,” said Danny Strachan, Chairman and Commodore of the National Family Island Regatta. “We are extremely deligh...

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March 21, 2016
Junkanoo Carnival teams up with national regatta committee

The Bahamas National Festival Commission (BNFC) is teaming up with the Sir Durward Knowles National Junior Championship Regatta to host a party in the backyard for the inaugural event. Previously, the junior championship regatta was held during the same time as the National Family Island Regatta in April.

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April 28, 2015
The 62nd National Family Island Regatta held its Closing Ceremony and Awards Night on Saturday, April 25

The 62nd National Family Island Regatta held its Closing Ceremony and Awards Night on Saturday, April 25, at the Government Complex in George Town, attended by Her Excellency Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling, Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Perry Christie, and many officials, sailors, and regatta supporters...

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