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Minister Mario Bowleg on tour

MINISTER of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg spent the past week touring government-sponsored summer camps across New Providence.

Independence Day Basketball Tourney empowers youth

IN a vibrant celebration of sportsmanship, community spirit and national pride, Senator Michael Halkitis, minister of economic affairs and leader of government business in the Senate, joined forces with GroveMade Empire, a dynamic non-profit organisation rooted in the Grove community, to host a thrilling Independence Day Basketball Tournament.

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Olympian Allan Murray forms BEAST Aquatics swim club

NOW we know exactly what the dynamic coaching trio of Olympian Allan Murray, Kristina Murray and Joshua Murray is doing next season which should also be really exciting news for many Bahamian swimmers.

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National Sailing Committee chairman Dallas Knowles praises Turtlegrass developer

A MAN who grew up in the heartland of America, hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean and would later make an island whose waters he fell in love with his home, was praised today as being “the most dedicated supporter of sloop sailing in The Bahamas.”

‘Jazz’ first Bahamian to take part in the MLB All-Star Classic

IT was quite an unforgettable experience for Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr as he became the first Bahamian to participate in the Major League Baseball All-Star Classic at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Former quarter-miler Tonique Williams joins media academy

FORMER quarter-miler Tonique Williams, one of the most decorated Bahamian track and field athletes during her prime, has added another feather in her cap in her post-athletic career.

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PEACE ON DA STREETS: ‘We had some scheduling issues and some errors’

DAY two of the 30th anniversary “Peace on Da Streets” basketball tournament unfolded at the Hope Center yesterday, where packed courts witnessed both on-court intensity and off-court hiccups, as scheduling issues and game delays tested the patience of team and fans alike.

‘Tipping off the Peace on Da Street’

THE 30th anniversary of the “Peace on Da Street” basketball tournament tipped off yesterday evening with a powerful display of unity, purpose and raw community energy, setting the tone for what promises to be a momentous week of basketball and upliftment.

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Chisholm Jr falls short in round one

With just three shots to his ledger, Bahamian Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr got eliminated in the first round of the Major League Baseball’s 2025 Home Run Derby last night in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Triple jumper Kaiwan Culmer pleased with his progression

KAIWAN Culmer, considered the next Bahamian triple jumper to watch, has shown a vast improvement since connecting with his legendary mentor Leevan “Superman” Sands as his coach in Tallahassee, Florida.

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Bahamian sprint phenom Printassia Johnson excited about switch to 200/400m

ALL her life, Bahamian sprinter Printassia Johnson was running the 100 and 200 metres until an injury this year forced her to switch to the 200/400m combo.

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‘Jazz’ Chisholm Jr in Home Run Derby

Tonight will be a very special one for Bahamian Major League Baseball player Jasrado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr and his local coach and mentor Geron Sands.

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Devynne Charlton back in action, Gardiner out

QUARTER-milers Steven Gardiner and Printassia Johnson, sprinter Adam Musgrove, triple jumper Kaiwan Culmer and high hurdler Devynne Charlton shared the spotlight over the weekend in various track and field meets around the world.

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Bahamas’ 14-and-under girls win inaugural softball title at Babe Ruth International

THE Bahamas’ 14-and-under girls national softball team celebrated their Independence holiday by winning the inaugural softball title at the 2025 Babe Ruth International Invitational in Fort Myers, Florida.

BFA hosts official League Awards at the Beach Soccer Stadium

THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) hosted its official League Awards on Saturday, June 28 at the Beach Soccer Stadium, celebrating the best of Bahamian football during the 2024 2025 season.