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Skyler, 11, breaks two Bahamas Open records
Grand Bahamian Skyler Smith stamped her name on a part of Bahamas Open records on Saturday to highlight the performances posted as the Lightning Aquatics Swim Club hosted its first Fall Invitational Swim Meet at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex.
Swim meet held in honour of the late coach Sue Coleby
MAKO Aquatics Club’s Harold Simmons broke the only record on Saturday as the Bahamas Aquatics hosted its eighth annual CG Atlantic Medical Invitational at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex.
‘Drunk teenager guilty of disorderly behaviour
A TEENAGER who behaved in a disorderly manner and cursed at police because he claimed he was drunk was yesterday ordered to be of good behaviour.
More than 60 boats expected in 5th Best of the Best Regatta
WITHOUT any major regatta to skipper to accumulate points this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs has opened the field to include more than 60 boats to participate in the fifth Best of the Best Regatta.
Boxing team heading off
WITH the 27-member team already reduced because of the lack of funding, Bahamas Boxing Federation President Vincent Strachan said he’s confident the remaining 10 boxers will get the opportunity to travel this week to Kissimmee, Florida.
Haitian migrants arrested in Grand Bahama
SEVERAL Haitian immigrants accused of illegal embarkation were arrested on Grand Bahama early this week.
Strikers Boxing Club hits CR Walker
With a renewed focus on getting more young people involved in sports, Strikers Boxing Club introduced the sport to a group of students at the CR Walker Secondary High School.
Optimist North American Sailing Championships in Nassau next week
THE Optimist North American Championship (OPTINAM) is a large, high profile junior sailing event hosted annually at different locations around the North Americas and Caribbean.
Calea Jackson signs with University of Miami
AN emotional strongwoman Calea Jackson made it official, signing her letter of intent to take her discus-throwing talent to the University of Miami where she will compete on the Hurricanes women’s track and field team.
Roadmasters’ Bahamas Half Series November 20
BAHAMAS Roadmasters Running Club (BRRC) is busily making final preparations to stage its 10th Annual Bahamas Half Race Series. Leading a list of notable sponsors is the renowned US-based health care provider, Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA).
‘Building Holistic Champions'
RED-LINE ATHLETICS TRACK CLUB HOSTS ANNUAL MOTIVATIONAL, HEALTH AND WELLNESS SEMINAR
IN an effort to continue to sensitize its athletes to a holistic approach to track and field, the Red- Line Athletics Track Club hosted its third annual Motivational Health & Wellness Seminar 2022.
We need a ‘New Day’ as to how we operate
FTX crash brought me to think about our past and certainly suggest the theme adopted by the PLP in the last election is of significance and exceptional importance. Editor, we need a ‘New Day’ as to how we operate and give concessions - licences to unsavory parties.
Robbery and attempted murder charges heard
FOUR young men were arraigned in the Supreme Court on Friday facing various charges, including two counts of armed robbery and two counts of attempted murder during the summer.
Skyguard Severe Weather Alert 8th-9th November: Freeport
STARTS: 11/08/2022 2:00 PM EST EXPIRES: 11/09/2022 5:30 PM EST
Valentino Knowles will serve as the new president for one year
AFTER being dormant for quite a while, the New Providence Boxing Association has been re-established with national boxing coach Valentino Knowles being appointed as the new president by the Bahamas Boxing Federation.
Optimist sailing: Tomlinson and Munro qualify for Gold Fleet
A PAIR of Bahamian sailors advanced to this weekend’s gold fleet for the final series of races at the Optimist North American Championships, hosted at the Nassau Yacht Club.
Basketball team funds
I wish to comment on the disappointment of the women’s National Basketball team having to cancel their participation in an international tournament in Mexico due to funding for travel. In the decades of the fifties and sixties sporting organisations, including the Olympic Association and the BAAA, held raffles and other fundraising events to finance teams traveling to international tournaments. Government contributed, but was not expected to finance these trips. Today, it appears, that our sporting associations expect government to fully finance international teams travelling.
A tribute to Fred Ramsey
Fred Ramsey, a Pioneer and True Fox Hill Patriot. I have known Fred Ramsey for most of my life. He and his family lived opposite our home on Bernard Road, Fox Hill. Born on 24th March, 1937, he was raised by his Grand Aunt, Anna Bonamy, and a cousin, Julia Saunders, two strong women who demanded respect and discipline from him and his other family members.
Two held over German man’s killing
TWO South Andros men in their 20s are in custody in New Providence in connection with the Thursday murder of a German visitor to the island.
Concerns that hotel tax breaks unduly exploited
A BAHAMIAN businessman has voiced concerns that foreign investors are unduly exploiting Hotels Encouragement Act incentives to obtain tax breaks on construction materials for large vacation rental properties.
