Although the total number of medals is down from last year, The Bahamas managed to increase its gold medal haul at this year’s Flow CARIFTA Track and Field Championships. The Bahamas finished with a grand total of 26 medals- nine gold, seven silver and 10 bronze- after three days of competition at the Truman Bodden […]
The Bahamas Fed Cup team put on a strong performance yesterday on the clay courts in Lima, Peru, sweeping team Barbados. In the opening singles match of the day, Danielle Thompson set the bar high, defeating Melena Lopez 6-0, 6-0. “I went out there anxious to get all the nerves out and just did what […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A new administration was elected to steer The Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) over the weekend, headed by president Mario Bowleg. According to the newly-elected president, Bowleg said he’s hoping to take the country’s program to a higher level, both locally and internationally. “One of our primary functions will be to ensure the […]
FREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA – 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 […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Several of the country’s premier track and field athletes competed over the weekend in the 2019 Miami Hurricane Invitational and Grenada Invitational. Leading the way for The Bahamas in Miami was Steven Gardiner, who clocked a new world leading time of 20.04 seconds to win the men’s 200-meters (m). Alex Quinonez, from […]
The Bahamian and Sons Promotions “Backyard Rumble II: Bahamas vs. Jamaica” fight card produced some mixed results for the local fighters that competed. The card was headlined by a heavyweight match between Sherman “The Tank” Williams (42-15-23 KO’s) and American Stacy Fraizer (16-21) and hosted at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. Tank scored a […]
The Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) hosted its annual “Buddy Levarity Round Robin” men’s tournament over the weekend at the A.F. Adderley Gymnasium. Teams from New Providence won titles in both Division I and II. The Breezes High Flyers knocked of the Coca Cola Out Reach Saints, out of Grand Bahama, 80-71 yesterday, while the Commonwealth […]
The Bahamas water polo team picked up three medals over the weekend in Wiley, Barbados at the 2019 CARIFTA Water Polo Championships. The Under-16 team picked up a gold medal, edging out Trinidad and Tobago 12-11 in the championship game yesterday at the Barbados Aquatic Center. Mateo Ferguson scored four goals in the win for […]
Lee University freshman standout Sierra Donaldson was awarded for her strong play on the clay court this week. On Thursday, she was named as the Gulf South Conference Women’s Tennis Freshman of the week. Donaldson earned the award for going 4-0 last week in matches against West Georgia and Mississippi College. In singles play, Donaldson […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The local basketball scene is buzzing with excitement in anticipation of the upcoming Caribbean Kings High School Basketball Championships, which will feature over 20 teams from seven countries. The Caribbean Kings tournament kicks off on Monday at the Kendal Isaacs National Gymnasium, beginning with the Bahamian leg of the event. During this […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Longtime Bahamas women’s national basketball team member Leashja “Lee Lee” Grant ended her collegiate season on a high note this weekend. Her time at Lakehead University officially came to an end on Saturday, when she won the Ontario University Athletics women’s basketball most valuable player (MVP) award for the second year in […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Governor General, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling (centre) hosted members of the Bahamas Softball Federation in an induction ceremony for the local Hall of Fame and presentation of awards. The ceremony was held in the Ballroom of Government House on April 5, 2019. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith)
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The players representing the country at the 2019 Fed Cup in Lima, Peru appears to be in high spirits ahead of next week’s tournament. Team members Kerrie Cartwright (Player/Coach), Danielle Thompson, and newcomer Sydney Clarke, yesterday, in interviews with Eyewitness Sports, said they look forward to playing together and representing the country […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) ratified the team that will represent The Bahamas this month in the Cayman Islands at the 2019 CARIFTA Track and Field Championships. BAAA president Drumeco Archer said he was surprised by the number of athletes that qualified for the championships ahead of this weekend’s CARIFTA […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Yolett McPhee-McCuin continues to make waves in women’s collegiate basketball. Yesterday, she agreed on a four-year extension to remain head coach of the Ole Miss women’s basketball program. The signing came exactly one year after she agreed to take the job. McPhee-McCuin led the Rebels to a 9-22 overall record last season […]
Generali Worldwide Title Sponsor NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A press conference was recently held to announce the upcoming third annual UBFIT Nassau Fun Run Walk Bike Skate 5K/10K on Saturday, 6th April 2019. With more than 600 expected participants, the event brings the UB community, alumni and friends of the University together to promote health and wellness. Funds raised […]
Consultancy firm paid $1.19 million for undone work A six-year audit of the National Sports Authority (NSA) revealed that expenditures to support stadium readiness upgrades lacked transparency, the government may not have gotten value for money from special funding provided to put on several international events, and numerous contracts lacked formalized “process and transparency”. The […]
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With the 2019 Caribbean Free Trade Agreement (CARIFTA) Track and Field championships less than a month away, The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) is set to host its CARIFTA Trials this weekend at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The trials will get underway on Friday at 5 p.m., and continue […]
