Sports
Sands, ‘Man In The Boat’ Sculling Races Brings Magic to Grand Bahama Regatta - Jul 24, 2014 - 1:08:36 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama –
Grand Bahama, also known as the Magic City came alive this past weekend
as hundreds of Bahamians flocked to Taino Beach for the 19th Annual GB
Regatta and the crowd pleasing Sands ‘Man In the Boat’ sculling races.
In an effort to heighten the
awareness of the Regatta and as an official sponsor, the Bahamian
Brewery and Beverage Company kicked off the festivities with a motorcade
throughout the streets of Grand Bahama on Thursday July 17th handing
out free products to excited persons lining the streets along the route...
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Mychal “Sweet Bells” Thompson / Fred Higgs Golf Challenge inaugurates in Grand Bahama - Jul 24, 2014 - 12:37:40 PM
LUCAYA, Grand Bahama – The smooth green surface of the Reef Golf Course is playing host to a major golf tournament.
The
first Mychal “Sweet Bells” Thompson / Fred Higgs Golf Challenge got
underway on July 22nd, attracting a large number of competitors
including former outstanding Bahamian basketball players and company
executives.
The event is being sponsored by the
Ministry of Tourism and the Bahamas Golf Federation along with the
support of the Bahamas Basketball Federation...
Sports
Bahamians honour Sir Arlington at 20th Commonwealth Games - Jul 24, 2014 - 11:54:49 AM
Sir Arlington Butler
received the Meritorious award for long an outstanding service to the
Olympic and Commonwealth Games Federation. The Commonwealth Games
Federation meetings are taking place in Glasgow, Scotland.
Bahamas has a 51 member team at the event competing in track and field, swimming, judo, boxing, wresting and cycling.
Sports
World's top soccer league rewards Grand Bahama camp's top kids - Jul 24, 2014 - 11:04:41 AM
Freeport, The
Bahamas - The happy smiling faces of three youngsters about to head out
on the sporting trip of a lifetime. Kadicia Babb (centre), Cameron
Chandler (second left) and Donte Singh (second right) were selected by
the UK visiting coaches for the top prize at this year’s Sir Jack
Hayward Soccer Camp. They will be joined by fellow camper Courtni Pinder
(pictured separately) who is currently off island.
The
quartet’s all-round contribution at the camp, held in Freeport, Grand
Bahama last month, won them a two-day all-expenses paid trip to the
final of the Guinness Cup in Miami on August 4. They will enjoy all the
razzmatazz and then watch two of the most famous soccer clubs in the
world fight it out for this prestigious trophy...
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YMCA Freeport to build 4-court tennis centre - Jul 23, 2014 - 7:05:18 PM
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama
- The YMCA has broken ground for a new four-court tennis centre that
will offer both youth and adult players the chance to enjoy this popular
sport in a safe and professional environment.
"Our new centre
will provide the best possible tennis experience,” said YMCA Executive
Director Karen Johnson. "We will offer a full tennis programme for all
ages and ability levels at reasonable cost, and thereby create a large
pool of players and a social tennis environment that is missing for most
on Grand Bahama."
Sports
J Barry Farrington Tennis Tournament Opens - Jul 21, 2014 - 1:36:45 PM
The J Barry Farrington
Tennis Classics officially opened this weekend with the tennis legend
himself on hand to hit the first ball. The event is taking place over
the course of this week at the Carmichael Athletic Community Center in
Flamingo Gardens.
The tournament is the brainchild of
Bradley Demeritte, who says it was Farrington's motivation and push that
led him to be one of the most successful players in Bahamian history.
He brought in tennis pro Bradley Bain to assist him in manning the
tournament and the many children who are participating...
Sports
Caribbean Little League Championship to be led by Bahamas' Freedom Farm - Jul 19, 2014 - 9:06:39 PM
The technical meeting
is now completed and all the countries have completed the draw for
their respective placing on the pre setup schedule. Freedom Farm and
Grand Bahama had to draw to see who would be in Pool A or B, then the
countries selected letter placement on the schedule.
Once this was completed, coin flip was done for each game to determine the Home Team..
All was now set for the start of the Caribbean Little League Championship – Freeport, Grand Bahama July 18th through 27th 2014.
Bahamas is being lead by the Bahamas National Champions - Freedom Farm
Baseball League and 3rd Place Runners-up Grand Bahama Little League..
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Caribbean Little League Regional Tournament Swing’s Over to Grand Bahama - Jul 19, 2014 - 8:26:41 AM
Freeport, Bahamas - Little Leaguers from throughout the
region are warming up for one of the most exciting events to hit the Caribbean
baseball circuit, the
2014 Caribbean Little League Regional Baseball Tournament.
After a thirteen year hiatus, the tournament returns Grand Bahama with
ten days of Grand Slam action. Vice President of the Bahamas Baseball Federation,
Mr. Eddie Clarke brought the event to Grand Bahama for a second time to
give The Islands of The Bahamas, the much needed exposure that they truly
deserve.
With 200 plus Little Leaguers representing eight Caribbean countries
including: Aruba, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao,
Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands; joined by two
Bahamian teams, representing New Providence and Grand Bahama, the teams
will be competing for an opportunity to qualify for the Little League World
Series...
Sports
Boats arrive for Grand Bahama Regatta: July 18th &19th - Jul 18, 2014 - 10:46:43 AM
Freeport, Bahamas - Boats
have arrived for the Grand Bahama Regatta and Heritage Festival which
will be held this weekend at
Taino Beach on Friday, July 18th and
Saturday, July 19th.
While sailing and racing is going on
at sea, Taino Beach park will be buzzing with activity. The
Heritage Committee is busy planning to ensure that there will be ample
native food, entertainment, and activities such as plaiting the maypole,
etc., as well as arts and crafts on display. Confirmed is
Wilfred Solomon, Stileet, Veronica Bishop, and
D-Mac. The event will be MC'd by The Mighty Pencil.
Participating 'C' class boats participating: Sweet Island Gal; Revelation 3:19; Asue Thunderbird; Melva B; Barbarian II; H2o; Lady Ruthnell; Unca John; Dream Girl; and San Sally
...
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Mychal “Sweet Bells” Thompson Golf Challenge set for Grand Bahama in July - Jul 18, 2014 - 7:22:03 AM
Freeport, Bahamas - The countdown is on for the Mychal “Sweet Bells” Thompson Golf
Challenge, slated for July 21st- 22nd, 2014 on Grand Bahama Island.
With
the Ministry of Tourism and the Grand BahamaIsland Tourism Board being a
part of the tournament’s sponsorship team, this sports tourism event is
poised to receive significant attention and support throughout the
industry.
Betty Bethel, Directorfor Grand Bahama Island indicated in a
press conference on Wednesday, July 9th that sports tourism is a $600
billion dollar business and the ministry acknowledges its importance as
the vehicle to drive business to the Islands of The Bahamas. A
sponsorship check was presented to Mr. Ambrose Gouthro...
Community
Bahamian anglers encouraged to support 1st Annual Lion Fish Tournament and Cook Off - Jul 11, 2014 - 10:13:56 AM
Nassau, Bahamas -
Bahamian anglers will join forces Saturday
July 19 in efforts to eliminate the indigenous lion fish to Caribbean
waters and together as a community we can contain the havoc they are
causing to our local waters and eco system.
Out West Hospitality
Group continues to support the local community with their First Annual
Lion Fish Tournament and Cook Off’. Held at one of their downtown
restaurants Island Smokehouse in Elizabeth On Bay Plaza...
Sports
Bahamas wins gold medal in discus throw at CAC Jr. Championships - Jul 11, 2014 - 7:58:28 AM
Nassau, BAHAMAS – When Khlye Higgs hurled
the discus 56.64 metres at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC)
Junior Championships in Mexico on the weekend, it earned The Bahamas yet
another gold medal at the international competition and contributed to a
robust overall performance by Team Bahamas.
The Bahamas finished in fourth position with 20 medals: seven gold, eight silver and five bronze.
Khyle’s gold medal
was another record-breaking achievement for The College of The Bahamas
student-athlete, who since March has set three junior national records
in the throws...
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Bahamas to host NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball action with Summer of Thunder - Jul 8, 2014 - 1:36:43 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The
Summer of Thunder event from
August 2 - 25th is a part of an aggressive agenda set forth by the Bahamas
Basketball Federation to expose local coaches and athletes to the
international university style of play, while at the same time promoting
the Bahamas as a vacation destination.
In addition, this event would
provide our local students athletes with an opportunity to scout these
universities athletics programme for possibly further advancement of
their education.
Sports
8th Grand Bahama Road Cycling Championships Results - Jul 3, 2014 - 11:36:11 PM
Freeport, Bahamas -
After all of the build up to the 8th Grand
Bahama Road Cycling Championships, the date has finally passed and once
again a new Champion has been crowned. Roy Colebrooke Jr. is the 2014
Grand Bahama Road Cycling Champion!!
In the Women's Division,
the indomitable Vicki Stafford was unseated by Shannon McBrayer in what
was a close sprint finish. thus, Shannon McBrayer is the Women's 2014
Grand Bahama Road Cycling Champion!!...
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Star Sailors 2014 International Star Class World Champion Title - Jun 29, 2014 - 1:45:37 PM
Beginning Monday, June
30 until Saturday, July 5, Star Sailors from across the world will come
together in Malcesine, Italy at Fraglia Vela Malcesine to compete in
the 2014 International Star Class World Championship on the infamous
waters of Lake Garda.
90 teams will participate in the 6 race
series, all fighting to become the next International Star Class World
Champion, one of Sailing’s most prestigious titles. This year the Star
Class World Championship regatta’s media coverage will include Virtual
Eye tracking and for the first time ever will be accompanied by LIVE
online broadcasting and commentary provided by the Star Sailors League.
Sports
CB Giants defy the odds to become 2014 basketball champs - Jun 25, 2014 - 2:20:47 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The
triumphant Commonwealth Bank Giants are praising the support of the
team’s longtime sponsor after pulling off one of the most incredible
championship victories in the history of the New Providence Basketball
Association.
Coach Perry Thompson said he could not be more proud
of his team after they overcame a three game to one deficit to beat the
Mailboat Cybots for the championship title, despite struggling with a
number of key injuries.
“We have won many championships in the
past, but this was the sweetest,” said Thompson, who is team coach and a
senior manager at the nation’s top performing bank. “It was a major
achievement. I think it was a first in the..."
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Bahamas Olympic Committee seeks long-term athlete development - Jun 23, 2014 - 3:27:26 PM
The Bahamas will benefit from new approaches
to developing athletes over careers and lifetimes after participating
in a regional workshop on Long-term Athlete Development (LTAD).
The
Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees hosted the LTAD
workshop over two days in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Clarence
Rolle, assistant treasurer of the Bahamas Olympic Committee and
president of the Bahamas Amateur Wrestling Federation, participated in
the workshop for The Bahamas.
The
course, which was facilitated by Canadian sports consultant Paul
Jurbala, was exemplary in demonstrating how Canada was able to use LTAD
frameworks to plan the development of athletes from young ages...
Sports
RBC Sponsors 2014 Bahamas Swimming National Championships Events - Jun 18, 2014 - 6:57:04 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - RBC
Royal Bank announced it has renewed its commitment as the named sponsor of the
RBC National Swimming Championships. Facilitated by the Bahamas Swimming
Federation (BSF), the 2014 National Swimming Championships will be held from
June 19-22, 2014. This year 12 swim clubs and 490 athletes are scheduled to
participate. The Swimming Nationals
begin at 6:00 p.m. on June 19. Sessions
on the following days begin at 9 a.m.
All events are held at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex.
“This
year’s Swimming Nationals feature a highly talented pool of athletes,” said
Algernon Mashiel Cargill, President of the Bahamas Swimming Federation...
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