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MOTIA welcomes golfers to Great Exuma Classic – PGA Korn Ferry Tour

EXUMA, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper welcomed over 100 participants to the Great Exuma Classic/PGA Korn Ferry Tour as the country rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cooper underscored the importance of the prestigious event held at the award-winning golf course at Sandals Emerald Bay resort during […]

EXUMA, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper welcomed over 100 participants to... read more »

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GOLF DIGEST: Bahamian Fred Perpall could become first Black president of USGA

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With its latest slate of nominees for the executive committee, the USGA is set to have its first Black president in the association’s 128-year history. For 2022, Fred Perpall has been nominated as president-elect, a position the USGA created in 2019 to help with the transition of leadership on the executive committee. […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — With its latest slate of nominees for the executive committee, the USGA is set to have its... read more »

December 11, 2021 at 3:43 am | Eyewitness News

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Don’t Blink Home Run Derby in Paradise returns; set for Atlantis Paradise Island

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Don’t Blink Home Run Derby in Paradise will be swinging in a new direction this year, moving its base from Montagu Shores to Atlantis Paradise Island. Co-founders of the Home Run Derby — Bahamian professional baseball players Todd Isaacs Jr and Lucius Fox Jr — announced the 2021 derby will hit […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Don’t Blink Home Run Derby in Paradise will be swinging in a new direction this year,... read more »

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White Sands NCAA Invitational returns to Ocean Club

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The prestigious White Sands Bahamas NCAA Invitational, featuring some of the top collegiate golf teams in the United States, returns to the Ocean Club Golf Course at Atlantis Paradise Island with 19 teams, led by the host schools the University of Miami and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Touted by […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The prestigious White Sands Bahamas NCAA Invitational, featuring some of the top collegiate golf teams in the... read more »

October 19, 2021 at 3:32 am | Eyewitness News

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A PUSH FOR “BETTER FOR ALL”: Bowleg looking to revolutionize the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture

Bowleg: I don’t know why people think I’m just a sports guy; I’m also a culture guy Return of sports tourism, stadium update, new facilities and creative economy all on the table, says new minister NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Newly sworn-in Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg said he’s aiming to revolutionize both sports […]

Bowleg: I don’t know why people think I’m just a sports guy; I’m also a culture guy Return of sports... read more »

September 23, 2021 at 3:43 am | Randy Smith

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SportsAugust 31, 2021 at 5:42 pm Eyewitness News

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Strachan makes Colts’ official roster

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Wide receiver Mike Strachan is now officially a member of the Indianapolis Colts after being named to the team’s final roster. The Colts made 25 transactions ahead of Tuesday’s 4pm deadline for teams to have 53 players on their active roster. Strachan, a seventh-round pick out of Charleston, measured 6’5”, 228 pounds […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Wide receiver Mike Strachan is now officially a member of the Indianapolis Colts after being named to... read more »

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Baha Mar Hoops set for Thanksgiving week

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Nineteen NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) men’s and women’s teams will participate in the newly announced Baha Mar Hoops event, November 22-27 at the Baha Mar Convention Center. The week-long slate of games is headlined on the men’s side by the University of Louisville and the University of Maryland. On the women’s side, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Nineteen NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) men’s and women’s teams will participate in the newly announced Baha Mar... read more »

August 31, 2021 at 2:47 am | Eyewitness News

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Freedom Farm finishes fourth at Cal Ripken World Series

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Freedom Farm Baseball League returned to the Babe Ruth Cal Ripken Baseball Major/70 World Series this summer and finished fourth in the International Bracket. The Bahamas was one of 25 teams competing in the event hosted at the Ballparks of America in Branson, Missouri. The team members included Marlon Bostwick Jr., Alexander […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Freedom Farm Baseball League returned to the Babe Ruth Cal Ripken Baseball Major/70 World Series this summer... read more »

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Team Bahamas finishes fourth at CAJGC

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Golf Federation (BGF) recently sent a junior national team to the Dominican Republic to compete in the 33rd Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships (CAJGC), with the hope of bringing home the overall team award, the Hank James Trophy. The Bahamas was represented by 13 players, two coaches, and one team manager. Competing in the Girls 13-and-Under […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Golf Federation (BGF) recently sent a junior national team to the Dominican Republic to compete in the 33rd... read more »

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Bahamas Bowl set to return

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- After a one-year hiatus due to the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the longest-running international bowl game, the Bahamas Bowl, returns, set for Friday December 17 at the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. The event was officially launched on Wednesday during a press conference at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. This will be the seventh edition of […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- After a one-year hiatus due to the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the longest-running international bowl game, the... read more »

August 18, 2021 at 4:30 pm | Eyewitness News

SportsAugust 18, 2021 at 3:30 am Randy Smith

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Baha Mar Hoops set for Thanksgiving week

Action tips off on Nov 22, 2021 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nineteen NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) men’s and women’s teams will participate in the newly announced Baha Mar Hoops event, November 22-27, at the Baha Mar Convention Center. The week-long slate of games is headlined on the men’s side by the University of Louisville and […]

Action tips off on Nov 22, 2021 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Nineteen NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) men’s and women’s teams... read more »

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Basketball camp fosters more than talent with CWCO backing

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — On the heels of national celebrations for various Bahamian sporting achievements, over 50 campers are now better equipped and motivated to make their basketball stardom dreams a reality. Prior to amended COVID-19 Emergency Orders prohibiting summer camps, the D-Squad Summer Basketball Camp, sponsored by Consolidated Water (Bahamas) Limited (CWCO), welcomed boys and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — On the heels of national celebrations for various Bahamian sporting achievements, over 50 campers are now better... read more »

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STEVEN TAKES GOLD: Prime minister congratulates young runner on Olympic win

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Accomplished sprinter Steven Gardiner won the gold medal in the 400-meter run at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics yesterday, sending Bahamians everywhere into a frenzy of celebration. Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis was among those sending congratulations to the young athlete, noting in a statement that he looks forward to “visiting with him […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Accomplished sprinter Steven Gardiner won the gold medal in the 400-meter run at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics... read more »

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WINNER’S REWARD: Sandals resorts announces complimentary stay for Olympic gold medalist Steven Gardiner

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), has extended a complimentary luxury included vacation to Steven Gardiner as he joins Bahamians and the world in celebrating Gardiner’s gold medal finish in the 400-meter (m) final at the Tokyo Olympics. In an early morning social media post, Stewart made the announcement […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), has extended a complimentary luxury included vacation to... read more »

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Charity golf tournament gets overwhelming support

Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise’s annual charity golf tournament continues to make an impact NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise (RCNS) will once again play host to its Sunrise Open Golf Tournament, currently scheduled to be held on tomorrow, August 7, 2021, at the Royal Blue Golf Course, Baha Mar. As a […]

Rotary Club of Nassau Sunrise’s annual charity golf tournament continues to make an impact NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Rotary Club... read more »

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SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST: Miller-Uibo trails in 200m; hopeful for 400m

TOKYO, JAPAN — After finishing eighth in the women’s 200m final in 24 seconds at the Olympics today, Bahamian Olympian Shaunae Miller-Uibo said minor injuries got the best of her. Miller-Uibo noted, however, that once she’s deemed “healthy”, she will be ready to take on the 400m. “We’ve been going through a lot leading up […]

TOKYO, JAPAN — After finishing eighth in the women’s 200m final in 24 seconds at the Olympics today, Bahamian Olympian... read more »

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PM: Bahamian athletes making country proud

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday acknowledged several Bahamian athletes competing on the international stage. In a statement, the prime minister said: “It was a moment of great pride for the country last night when Kai Jones was drafted 19th overall in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft. He will play for […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday acknowledged several Bahamian athletes competing on the international stage. In a... read more »

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Bahamas junior golf team headed to championships in DR

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Golf Federation will send its junior national team to the Dominican Republic Thursday, July 29 through August 4. The team will compete in the Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships with hopes of bringing home the Hank James trophy, the overall team trophy. The other member countries of the Caribbean Golf […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Golf Federation will send its junior national team to the Dominican Republic Thursday, July 29... read more »

July 29, 2021 at 3:31 am | Eyewitness News

SportsJuly 26, 2021 at 7:50 am Randy Smith

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Evans, Bastian compete in Tokyo

NASSAU,BAHAMAS- Joanna Evans concluded team Bahamas’ time in the pool at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics today, finishing 18th overall in the opening heats of the women’s 200 meter (m) freestyle in 1:58.40. She was seventh in heat three in with an overall time of 57:30. On Sunday, Evans finished second in her heat of […]

NASSAU,BAHAMAS- Joanna Evans concluded team Bahamas’ time in the pool at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics today, finishing 18th overall... read more »

July 26, 2021 at 7:50 am | Randy Smith