Sports
Justin Roberts receives collegiate leadership and sportsmanship award - May 21, 2019 - 11:00:53 AM
College senior Justin Roberts who played for the Arizona Sun Devils this
past season was awarded the Southwest region Arthur Ashe Leadership
&
Sportsmanship Award by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) this past weekend.
Roberts
who hails from The Bahamas has been a very impactful player and was
the only senior on the Arizona tennis team. Justin singles record was
10-8 in 2019, primarily at the number three spot for the Sun Devils...
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Minister Of Sports Thanks The 2019 IAAF World Relays Bahamian Athletes - May 17, 2019 - 9:40:56 AM
The IAAF World Relays is an international relay sporting event
hosted by the International Association of Athletic Federations. In
2014, the World Relays was born in Nassau as a trial edition and then
again in 2015 and 2017. Due to its success in The Bahamas, the IAAF has
officially incorporated the event into its official calendar with the
relays now being held every two years.
The IAAF Relays now
provide athletes with the additional opportunity to compete and qualify
for both the World Championships, as well as the Olympic Games...
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Bahamas’ participation in 5k Run directly benefits South Florida - May 6, 2019 - 2:40:16 PM
The Bahamas Tourist Office (BTO) Florida’s participation in the recent
Uptown 5K on the Runway Race will directly assist South Florida through
the work of Trustbridge Hospice Foundation, organizers of the event
themed, “Where Compassion takes Flight.”
The charitable event
that took place on the runway of the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport
(FXE) was the brainchild of the Director of Trustbridge Foundation,
Valerie Vitale and Rufus James, Airport Manager at FXE...
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Baker Newman and Philip Major Jr. Emerge as the two top finishers of the 2019 BLTA Tennis Invitationals - May 5, 2019 - 3:30:38 PM
After the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) invitational Trials were
held at The National Tennis Centre this weekend Baker Newman and Philip
Major Jr. have emerged as the two top finishers of the Trials.
During
matchplay on Day 1 Baker Newman won two competitve 3 setter tiebreak
matches over Philip Major Jr.( 3-6, 7-6, 10-6) and Kevin Major Jr.( 3-6,
7-6, 10-5)
Philip Major would surge back after a first round loss to Baker and won a close 3 setter over Spencer Newman( 7-5, 1-6,11-9 )...
Community
Rotary Scouts and Stella 33rd Golf Tournament - May 3, 2019 - 8:30:54 AM
Organizers, sponsors, and patrons unveiled all the details for the 33rd
Annual Rotary Club of East Nassau and Scout Association of The Bahamas
Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Ocean Club Golf Course on
Monday the 6th of May. Over 100 golfers are expected to play in the
annual event, noted for being one of the biggest charitable tournaments
on the island and looking to raise over $140,000 for local charities...
Sports
Five Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl alumni selected in 2019 NFL Draft - May 1, 2019 - 12:35:50 PM
 Two student-athletes who participated in last year’s Makers Wanted
Bahamas Bowl joined three other alumni from previous years as they were
selected during the 2019 NFL Draft, held April 25-27 in Nashville,
Tennessee.
The five selections in the 2019 NFL Draft were the
third-most in the history of the bowl behind the record seven alums
selected in 2016 and the six alumni taken in 2017...
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Lima 2019 holds first official Pan American Games test event - Apr 29, 2019 - 5:10:18 PM
 Lima 2019 successfully staged its first official Pan American Games test
event this weekend, with the 2019 Panamerican Judo Championships a
prime opportunity for organizers to fine-tune preparations and for fans
to experience elite competition at the newly refurbished Videna Sports
Center 1 for the first time...
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Mingoes perform well at Penn Relays despite weather challenges - Apr 29, 2019 - 4:30:46 PM
The UB Mingoes turned in strong performances at the 125th running of
the University of Pennsylvania Relays over the weekend despite the rain
and weather hurting much of their performances.
“It was a satisfying performance overall but I expected a bit more,” head coach Ednal Rolle said.
On
the main day of competition for the Mingoes on Friday Franklin Field
was drenched and temperatures dipped in the low 60’s. There were also
two weather delays on Friday because of rain and lightning.
Sports
Jody Turnquest Wins The London Spring Tennis Slam Opens! - Apr 25, 2019 - 1:15:32 PM
Jody Turnquest won the London Springs Slam Open in London Ontario Canada in April.
Jody
entered the tournament seeded 2nd and won his opening match over
Alessandro Sant Angelou who was seeded 3rd 6-3, 6-7, 7-6. He then faced
Alejandro Cortes winning decisively 6-0 7-5. Jody then moved on to play
Mike Lay where he won in two sets 6-1, 6-3.
In the finals Jody
faced Stefan Frijanic where his consistent and talented tennis play
proved to be more than enough as he won over Stefan 6-3, 6-3...
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CARIFTA Athletes welcomed at the House of Assembly - Apr 24, 2019 - 10:06:20 PM
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Lanisha Rolle presented
2019 CARIFTA athletes to the House of Assembly on Wednesday, April 24,
2019 after their stellar performances at recent regional games. Water
polo stars had the opportunity to meet and chat with Prime Minister, the
Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis (centre) and members of the government.
(BIS Photo/Kemuel Stubbs)...
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CARIFTA Track and Field Team Arrives Home with Second Place Win - Apr 23, 2019 - 3:55:30 PM
The Bahamas CARIFTA Track and Field Team returned home today from the
Cayman Islands, where they competed in games during the Easter holiday
weekend. They placed second overall (Jamaica was first) with 26
medals. The team is pictured in the LPIA Hall of Champions after
disembarking their Bahamasair Charter. Standing with them, at centre,
are Minister of Social Services and Urban Development the Hon. Frankie
Campbell, and Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture Permanent Secretary
Rhoda Jackson, who accompanied the athletes...
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Minister Rolle Officially Opened 'Caribbean Kings' Basketball Championships - Apr 23, 2019 - 12:24:15 PM
Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Lanisha Rolle, joined
by senior staff members, officially opened and tossed up the ceremonial
first ball for the First Annual 'Caribbean Kings' Inter-Caribbean High
School Basketball Championships, on April 18, 2019. The Street Legends
Organization, led by President Wilton Russell, Jr., hosted the
championship, held at the Kendal Isaacs National Gymnasium. Street
Legends brings together inner city youth in sport...
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Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture congratulates successful CARIFTA Water Polo Teams - Apr 21, 2019 - 9:30:15 PM
 The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture takes this opportunity to
congratulate the outstanding young men and women that represented the
Commonwealth of the Bahamas at the Water Polo CARIFTA Games held in St.
Michael, Barbados this past weekend. Team Bahamas walked away from the
2019 CARIFTA Water Polo Games with three (3) Medals gold, silver and
bronze.
The bronze medal was won by the Under – 19 Boys who
skillfully executed their game plan to defeat the team from Trinidad and
Tobago and we are very proud of them for their fine effort displayed at
the Games...
Sports
Day 1 Success for Team Bahamas in Peru. - Apr 17, 2019 - 8:40:09 PM
Proudly representing The Bahamas all the way in Lima Peru the Fed Cup
Team shows up strong on the first day of competition. Starting off in
singles play was Danielle Thompson of The Bahamas against Melena Lopez.
Danielle came out and set a strong pace allowing Lopez no games with a
final score of 6-0, 6-0. Danielle came out fired up and maintained a
high momentum throughout the match.
Kerrie Cartwright who is
debuting in her role as Player Captain for The Bahamas was up next in
the second rubber...
Sports
Freeport's FRFC Under 10's Soccer Team attends Int Soccer Showcase - Apr 17, 2019 - 10:45:09 AM
The Freeport Ruby & Football Club, under 10’s soccer team recently
had a remarkable showing for their first international tournament in
Florida at the 2019 Sharks Soccer Cup & Showcase. The Tournament
held over the April 5th and 6th weekend hosted over 230 teams from
across the globe. FRFC Soccer Coach Desiree Parris worked tirelessly to
make the trip happen and was delighted with the attitude and commitment
of her players. “Our children have been working so hard for this
weekend," said Coach Desiree...
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Everyone’s A Winner 5K awards Thomas 6th win for 2019 - Apr 17, 2019 - 10:35:02 AM
Hope Botanical Gardens came alive on Sunday, April 14, 2019, as the
ninth staging of the Everyone’s A Winner/Running Events 5K & 10K
ended in superb fashion, with 2,000 medals awarded to race participants.
The
event, orchestrated by Running Events Jamaica, included runners and
walkers who competed for the top spots in the 10K Run, 5K Run &
Walk, 5K Stroller and 3K Run...
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Adult Doubles Tennis Tournament held in Eleuthera - Apr 16, 2019 - 7:30:12 PM
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Mr. Artie Johnson and
sponsor Timothy Dames on a well organized and successful tournament. The
tournament was held in Palmetto Point Eleuthera.
The winners of
the doubles men,s open and the men's over 60 are Chris Evans and Austin
Burrows. Men's open runners up are Macquel Mcdonald and Vernon Russell.
The Men's over 60 runners-up are Tim Dames and Eugene Gibson...
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Lyford Cay International School wins three BAISS Football Championships - Apr 15, 2019 - 11:21:45 AM
Athletic Director Mr Craig Massey is thrilled about the teams' success
saying “These were all complete team performances. Our students
exhibited great attitudes the entire season. They relished teamwork
and showed great determination and every one of these athletes
stepped up when their number was called.”
The school did not
enter a team in the Junior Girls division as it does not
have enough students to field two girls teams. Most of the
girls on the championship senior girls team...
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