NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Despite the fact that many government ministries, including the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, faced significant budget cuts due to the COVID-19 pandemic earlier in the year, sports officials today confirmed that athletes will still receive subvention to fund training for the 2021 season, and that the grants would not be […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) ended its first hosting of a level one officiating certification course this past weekend with live sessions on the courts at the BLTA’s National Tennis Center inside the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre on Sunday. The course, which is being conducted by ITF (International Tennis Federation) Officiating […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- When the Bahamas Bowl returns in 2021 as a part of 44 bowl games played in college football, as scheduled, it will be during a postseason which will be under a new name and brand, as announced by the Football Bowl Association (FBA). The new postseason will be dubbed “Bowl Season”, and the […]

‘We Rise – Sports Strong Throughout The Islands of The Bahamas’ NASSAU, The Bahamas — The Ministry of Youth Sports and Culture is pleased to launch National Sports Heritage Month 2020 (NSHM 2020), under the theme, “We Rise – Sports Strong Throughout the Islands of The Bahamas.” Each year, the month of November is reserved […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- After being cancelled in 2020, the Caribbean Golf Classic is set to make a grand return in 2021. One of the first regional sporting events for next year, the 25th Annual Caribbean Golf Classic is set for the picturesque golf course at the Casa de Campo Resort in La Romana, Dominican Republic. The five-day event, which is staged […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- After ongoing consideration and guidance from local and national health authorities, Marathon Bahamas 2021 will be transitioning to a virtual race whereby one can compete and complete their preferred distance from home, a local running track or favorite running route. To add to the excitement, the event participation completion dates will be extended […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- It was an emotional homecoming for Buddy Hield over the weekend as the Sacramento Kings shooting guard was honored by his former high school for his contributions toward its basketball program. The Sunrise Christian Academy Buffaloes retired Hield’s No.24 jersey at a ceremony to conclude its “Sunrise Madness” event in Wichita, Kansas. Addressing […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Middleweight Tureano Johnson will take on Jaime Munguia on Friday October 30 at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California. In his most recent bout, Johnson had an impressive showing against the previously undefeated Jason Quigley last summer. Johnson was aggressive from the starting bell and was able to stop Quigley in […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- It is often said that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Next month, hundreds of people will not gather at Regatta Park on Exuma for the sixth Annual Exuma Half Marathon, featuring the Run for Pompey. This gathering of runners from all around the world traditionally provides an economic boost to the island […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- One of the multi sports events that The Bahamas takes part in each quadrennial, the Commonwealth Games, has released its schedule of activities for 2022. In the last games in 2018 in the Gold Coast, Australia, a 31-member team from The Bahamas took part in seven sporting disciplines. The 2022 games are set for Birmingham, England. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamian baseball enthusiast and Babe Ruth Baseball Caribbean Region Commissioner Greg Burrows was instrumental in the organization bringing the first ever Babe Ruth Caribbean Region Caribbean Championships to The Bahamas, set to be played at the Andre Rodgers National Baseball Stadium from July 7-11, 2022. The stadium, which is still under construction, is […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Eugene Stuart is on the move once again. The Bahamian professional volleyball player has signed on to continue his career with CLubo Sporto Municipal (CSM) Arcada Galati in the Divizia A1 league in Galati, Romania. The second-year player spent the past season with Karelian Hurmos in the Mestaruuliiga League in Finland. “My agent […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Bahamian Syndey Clarke, who is playing college tennis for the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Blazers, had a strong showing this weekend, advancing to the semifinals of an ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) Fall Circuit event. The ITA Fall Circuit is a new initiative to provide local matchplay opportunities to collegiate, junior and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Over the board (OTB) events in the Bahamas Chess Federation (BCF) are still suspended but play goes on as The Bahamas will participate in the International School Sports Federation (ISF) World Schools Championships Online Chess 2020. The much-anticipated global online event will run from October 3, 2020, on Saturdays and Sundays. The Bahamas […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is sending out congratulatory remarks to a young rider who achieved an historic accomplishment in equestrian sport in one of the most prestigious riding events in Europe. Anna Camille Vlasov picked up three victories at the Jumping du Golfe de St. Tropez HUBSIDE event in St. […]