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July 26, 2019
GB Tech Hub Committee Meets to Create Strong Framework

GB Tech Hub Committee Meets to Create Strong Framework

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July 02, 2021
Records fall at swimming nationals

It was a grueling four days of competition at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex as swimmers hit the water and several of them were able to break age-group and national records during the Bahamas Aquatics Federation’s 49th REV National Swimming Championships this past weekend.

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June 28, 2021
Bastian, Morley make 'B' cut in swimming Mako three-peats

It's been a long time coming but on the final day to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Bahamian and Barracuda Swim Club's Izaak Bastian was able to make the Olympic 'B' standard time in the 100 meters (m) breaststroke. This performance took place at the Bahamas Aquatics Federation's 49th Rev National Swimming Championships yesterday morning at the Betty Kelly-Kenning National Swim Complex.

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March 03, 2020
YMCA Report on Effects of Hurricane Dorian

Hurricane Dorian smashed into Grand Bahama on September 1st, 2019 with sustained winds of 185 mph, torrential rains and relentless flooding, causing70% of the island to become submerged. The horror hung over the island for a seemingly interminable 40 hours, the slowest moving hurricane ever. It swept away houses, killed an unknown number of people, devastated the landscape, spilled oil from stora...

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February 25, 2020
GBTA stage national tennis tournament in Freeport

Michael Major Jr. and Sierra Rodgers both won three titles at the GBTA Junior National Tournament in Freeport, Grand Bahama, this past weekend. Major is shown second left at the top and Rodgers is in the center on the bottom. BAHAMAS LAWN TENNIS ASSOCIATIONThe Grand Bahama Tennis Association (GBTA) Junior National Tournament was held this past weekend in Freeport, Grand Bahama, at the YMCA Center....

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December 19, 2019
Santa's Wonderland Thrills Grand Bahama Residents

The highly-anticipated Christmas In The Bahamas: Santa’s Wonderland event kicked off on December 16 at the YMCA, bringing some Christmas magic to local children and adults alike. Hosted by Bass Pro Shops in partnership with Convoy of Hope, the official opening of the four-day Christmas-themed event attracted hundreds for an evening jam-packed with thrills and surprises...

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December 02, 2019
Save The Bays, Waterkeepers Bahamas Applaud Re-birth of South Beach Pools, Urge Use as National Learn-to-Swim Facility to Save Lives in Face of Rising Seas, Stronger Storm

Environmental advocacy groups Save The Bays and Waterkeepers Bahamas today applauded government’s “important forward stroke” restoring and reviving the vast swimming complex known as South Beach Pools, urging officials now to go a step further and commit resources to a national learn-to-swim program...

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September 14, 2010
YMCA Soccer League to open October 2nd in Freeport

Grand Bahama Island -

YMCA SOCCER LEAGUE begins Saturday,

October 2nd with a Meet & Greet Session with
the coaches from 10am to 12noon at the YMCA.

The league is for boys and girls ages 3 - 15yrs.

Cost is $30. Registration is open at the YMCA.

Call the YMCA at 352-7074 for more information..

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October 07, 2019
Miami Dolphins Alumni Bring Light to Grand Bahama Residents

The joint effort of NEMA Grand Bahama, Mission Resolve Foundation, and Miami Dolphin’s Football Unites brought smiles and joy to many residents with the donation of generators and an afternoon of food and entertainment...

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August 06, 2010
Miss Grand Bahama and Miss Global Bahamas work it out

Freeport, Bahamas -
As
Miss Grand Bahama and Miss Global Bahamas prepare for upcoming pageants,
they are relying on the expertise of trainer, Charmaine
McNabb to help them perfect their shape.

 

The YMCA Fitness Centre was again one of the
sponsors of the Miss Grand Bahama Beauty Pageant.  For the past several
years, the YMCA has provided free training sessions for the Miss Grand...

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