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CARIFTA qualifiers are starting to pile in

By BRENT STUBBS

Artists honour those who maintain 'pulse' of the nation

The Salus Project dedicated its latest exhibition “Pulse” to raising awareness for heart disease in children in the Bahamas.

Fly-in tours of brewery

Freeport, Grand Bahama – Bahamian Brewery and Beverage continued their “fly-in” tours of the brewery in Grand Bahama last week.

The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association will have to start the process all over again for supremacy in the prestigious Fed Cup after the three-member team of Nikkita Fountain, Iesha Shepherd and player/captain Larikah Russell got relegated to the Americas Zone II for 2015.

Adderley meets CARIFTA standard in double victory

PERRY Adderley turned in another CARIFTA Games qualifying performance with his double dose of victory as a group of field coaches hosted their second Throwers All-Comers Meet on Saturday.

Fed Cup: Bahamas’ 3-0 loss to Brazil

The Bahamas’ 3-member team could surely use some help from last year’s team at this week’s Fed Cup Americas Zone One tie at the Paraguayan Yacht and Golf Club in Lambare, Paraguay.

'Does the BAAA really care about distance runners?'

In an effort to bring some international awareness for the Bahamas in distance running, Oneil Williams decided to return to Kenya to continue his training. He and his younger brother, Ramon, left town on September 27, 2013 and after a journey that took more than 20 hours, they finally arrived two days later.

Fed Cup: Only three players good to go

What Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association president Derron Donaldson had anticipated to be a very good team heading to the Americas Zone One Fed Cup Tie for women has now been depleted because of injuries and school commitments to the top singles players.

Shaunae wins on and off the track

Shaunae Miller had a big weekend, both locally and internationally off and on the track, typical of the showing the 19-year-old quartermiler had in 2013.

Marathon Bahamas: Bank awards students in relay run

AFTER winning first, second and third place respectively, the CV Bethel Stingrays, St Anne’s Bluewaves and the Queen’s College Comets were awarded by Scotiabank for their performances in the 2014 Marathon Bahamas Students Relay Run.

'Don't bet on sentence cuts'

REMISSION practices at Her Majesty’s Prison came under fire yesterday in the Court of Appeal, with judges denouncing the mindset of inmates who believe they are entitled to a sentence reduction.

Sports in brief

WALTIEA Rolle earned the top performer award again this week by BGBasket.com for her outstanding performance in the NBL League, Bulgaria. Haskovo 2012 beat out No.6 team Rilski Sportist with an 85- 62 win.

Coaches hold inaugural Throwers All-Comers Meet at COB

WITH no local track and field meet being held at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium over the weekend, a group of coaches took advantage of the break to hold the inaugural Throwers All-Comers Meet at the College of the Bahamas on Saturday.

Learning from the best at LPGA Classic event

AROUND 90 students took part in a Junior Golf Clinic at the 2014 PureSilk-Bahamas LPGA Classic, held at the Ocean Club Golf Course, Paradise Island yesterday.

BAAA awards set for Sunday

AFTER a month-long delay, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ much anticipated Year-Ending Awards presentation will be held at Government House on Sunday.

Scotiabank, RBC, Vitamalt proud sponsors of Marathon Bahamas

SCOTIABANK has again joined forces with Marathon Bahamas as a corporate partner for the 5th Annual Marathon Bahamas event. As a gold partner, Scotiabank has contributed financially and in-kind to support this event which directly benefits the fight against cancer in the Bahamas.

Gourmet dinner for Majority Rule Day

THE parish of St Mary Magdalene Anglican Church celebrated the inaugural Majority Rule Day in style, hosting a gourmet dinner at the clubhouse of Old Bahama Bay.

Majority Rule, let's celebrate

“Majority Rule was a singular moment of liberation for all of us. January 10, 1967 was and shall forever remain one of the truly transformative events not only in Bahamian history but in the development of the psyche of the Bahamian people.” (Prime Minister Perry Christie)

Fed Cup: Top players won't be making the trip

WHEN the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association’s 45th ranked women’s team travels to Lambaré, Paraguay, next month for the Americas Group 1 of the Fed Cup by Pariba, two of the top players from last year’s undefeated team in Group II in the Dominican Republic will not be making the trip.

Bahamian artist determined to help youth

PUTTING his talents to the betterment of the youth in the country, caricature artist Renbert Mortimer II, recently became involved in several activities to further art in schools and the community.

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