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SAC seek vengeance in BAISS championships

THE Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools Sports’ (BAISS) Track and Field Championships, which surpassed the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ (BAAA) National Championships in terms of the drama and suspense last year, is back this week at the Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium and the expectations are just as high this time.

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With new starter gun, track meet finishes before sunset

BENEFITTING from the new electronic starter’s gun that was donated to the Bahamas Association of Certified Officials by their sponsor JR McDonald, the Star Trackers’ 2016 Star Performers Track Classic broke new grounds on Saturday as the one-day meet finished before sunset - the first thing done at a local track and field meet.

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THE New Providence Volleyball Association’s best-of-five championship series continued Wednesday night at the DW Davis Gymnasium with the Scottsdale Vixens and National Fence Intruders moving into the driver’s seat. They both can wrap up the ladies’ and men’s titles when the series continues tonight.

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Falcons flying high

It was another day of celebrations for the Jordan Prince Williams High School.

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Athletes qualify for the CARIFTA Games at Club Monica Athletics Track & Field Classic

CHARISMA Taylor, Megan Moss, Serena Brown, Edward Kemp, Kyle Alcine and Benjamin Clarke were among the list of athletes who surpassed the qualifying standards for the CARIFTA Games during the 13th annual Club Monica Athletics Track and Field Classic over the weekend.

Sporting Mischief and Mayhem: When sporting lives are tragically taken too young

THIS past week was definitely an emotional rollercoaster in sports, filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.

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CHAMPION Amateur Boxing Club hosted its “Back on Track” amateur boxing show, sponsored by Limeade Bahamas, at the Wulff Road Boxing Square on Saturday night.

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‘Cudas’ dominate invitational swim meet over the weekend

THE Barracuda Swim Club dominated their 2016 Leno Corporate Services Barracuda Invite Swim Meet over the weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex.

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Falcons BAISS champions

The Jordan Prince William Falcons proved to be the most dominant boys’ basketball programme in the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools.

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BAISS championship series tip-off

The Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools basketball championship series tipped off in all four divisions last night at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium. Game two in each series is scheduled to take place starting at 4pm today.

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THE Bahamas Junior Fed Cup team, coached by Bradley Bain, defeated El Salvador 3-0 yesterday in Santo Dominigo.

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60 years on from turning point in nation’s history

SIXTY years ago, the late Tribune Editor and Publisher Sir Etienne Dupuch moved a resolution to end discrimination in the House of Assembly, a move that changed the racial landscape in The Bahamas forever.

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FINANCIAL League play resumed last night after the holiday break with the top score being a 555 bowled by Sammie Symonette of Strike force. Runner-up MVP was Chavez Thompson of Sunshine Insurance with a 212 high game and a 547 second high set. Greg Taylor of Strike Force downed the pins for a 211 second high game.

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Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown gets set for pre-Olympic showdown

WITH the deal signed and sealed for the return of his Bahamas Invitational Track Classic, veteran quarter-miler Chris ‘Fireman’ Brown can now concentrate on preparing for what could be his final Olympic Games appearance in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in August.

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Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational returning for 2nd edition

IT’S official. The Chris Brown Bahamas Invitational is returning for a second edition and it promises to be much better than the initial one in 2013 as the majority of athletes will be using the event as a springboard for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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On Da Hook

THIS week many Bahamians took advantage of the long weekend, not only to celebrate Majority Rule Day but to hit their favourite fishing spot.

Former Governor General speaks at Majority Rule service

MASTERS of literature and poetry as well as holy scribes have left us a vast treasury of advice as to the importance of remembrance and memorialisation.

Men’s high jump: Wilson qualifies for the Olympics

JAMAL Wilson, who missed the opportunity to compete at the IAAF World Championships last year, is on the road to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2016 Olympic Games.

NPBA: Caribs top Elite 70-55, Rockets stun Giants 89-83

THE New Providence Basketball Association resumed its 2015/16 season at the AF Adderley Gymnasium over the weekend.

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$10,000 secures release for two men over drugs possession

TWO MEN who recently pleaded guilty to possession of 100 pounds of marijuana have been released from custody after each paid $10,000 to the Magistrates Court on Thursday.