As of Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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#By TENAJH SWEETING

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#The Commonwealth Bank Giants completely outmatched the division one Rebels in their first game of the New Providence Basketball Association (NPBA) playoffs. The matchup started off competitive in the first quarter with the Giants only beating the Rebels 27-24 to end the first period of basketball between the two.

#As soon as the second quarter started for the division one teams, the CB Giants put their foot on the gas and rolled past their opponent, going up by as much as 22 points in the blink of an eye in the quarter.

#In a game where the Rebels never held the lead, the CB Giants overwhelmed their competitors for a whopping 50-point lead with them leading 121-67.

#Jackson Jacob, the game’s leading scorer, contributed 32 of the team’s 121 points for the game. He coupled those points with five assists and three rebounds on the night.

#Jacob talked about how it felt to get the win. “It feels good to get the win and hats off to those guys, they played their hearts out,” he said.

#Jacob added that the team’s strategy was to apply on ball pressure, pass the ball, run and gun, all while playing their normal game. Those team strategies were executed in the game as the CB Giants toppled their opponents in second chance points with 21 to 8, fast break points 41 to 7, points from turnovers 31 to a mere 3 points, and bench points 35 to 12. The Giants also shot a scorching 65% on the night in the paint area.

#CB Giants head coach Perry Thompson Jr. talked about how his team was able to widen the margin in the second and third quarter.

#“We kind of slacked off a bit at the end of the first quarter with those guys hitting some three pointers but we stuck with the plan and in the second quarter we executed perfectly and this is the result we were looking for,” Thompson Jr. said.

#Jacob was not the only Giant that dominated on the night as Dylan Musgrove poured in 29 points to go along with 10 assists and 7 boards, nearly notching a triple double.

#Musgrove said the team will look to go for a sweep in the best of three series by executing the same game plan as last night.

#The Giants will look to capitalise on last night’s momentum on Friday at 8:30pm at the A.F. Adderley Gymnasium.

#Division Two

#The D2 Rockets power to 1-0 series lead over Blue Marlins

#The Discount Distributor Rockets took a 1-0 series lead on the Cyber Tech Blue Marlins last night at the A.F. Adderley Gymnasium.

#The Rockets defeated the team 70-63 in a game that got off to a slow start in the first quarter.

#The Marlins started the game off with lots of fouls but the Rockets were unable to capitalise at the free throw line. The team shot a whopping 33 free throw attempts but only converted 15 for 46% on the night. Despite the low free throw shooting numbers, the Rockets were able to outrebound their opponents 64 to 55. Torrez Basden and Quebell Martin were responsible for 31 of the team’s 64 rebounds, proving to be a dominant duo on the boards.

#Jason Oliver, head coach of the Rockets, talked about how it felt to edge out the Blue Marlins for the first win of the series. “Any win in a playoff series is a good win, especially the first game of the series based on the fact that we are actually shorthanded,” Oliver said.

#The Blue Marlins were able to exploit the Rockets only having one lone reserve on the bench which led to them scoring 23 bench points to the Rockets’ eight. Oliver added that the lack of reserves meant that his players had to dig deep to pull off the win.

#Keith Rolle was the leading scorer of the winning team, ending the night with 25 points. He drained two big back-to-back threes in the second quarter to halt the Blue Marlins’ momentum.

#Rolle played all four quarters and was joined by his teammate Quebell Martin who notched a double double on the night, finishing with 14 points.

#Coach Oliver said the team’s strategy was to let it all hang on the court because they had nothing to lose being undermanned.

#The Rockets seemed to receive the message as they shot 48% in the paint compared to the opponent’s 40%.

#The division two team will look to sweep the playoff series against the Blue Marlins in this Thursday night’s second matchup of the best-of-three series.

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As of Thursday, March 16, 2023

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TABERNACLE Baptist Falcons celebrate their 10th straight victory.

JACK Hayward win their first title.

#THE Jack Hayward Wildcats and the Tabernacle Baptist Falcons emerged as the junior and senior high winners of the Grand Bahama Secondary Schools Athletic Association’s 2023 Fidelity Bank Track and Field Championships.

#At the end of the three-day meet on Monday at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex, Jack Hayward came out as the winners of their first junior title, while Tabernacle Baptist continued their dominance with their 10th straight crown.

#When combined all together, Tabernacle carted off a total of 77 medals, including 32 gold, 28 silver and 17 bronze.

#Sunland Baptist Academy came in second with 17 gold, 12 silver and 12 bronze for their total of 41.

#Saint George’s High rounded out the top three with 14 gold, 13 silver and 14 bronze for their total of 46.

#• The high point winners in the various age group categories are as follows:

#Under-13 girls – Trinity Rolle of Sunland Baptist with 33 points. Inaya Nesbitt of St Mary Patricia was second with 28 and Sanya Cooper of Tabernacle Baptist got third with 25.

#Under-13 boys – Trequan Gordon of Jack Hayward won with 29 points, edging out Christen Desir of St Mary’s Patricia, who had 28. Ethan Collie of Jack Hayward got third with 27.

#Under-15 girls – Skyler Curry of Eight Mile Rock won with 36. Keyezra Thomas of Bishop Michael Eldon got second with 30 and Kaylee Thompson was third with 21.50.

#Under-15 boys – Keeshawn Pinder won with 30 over team-mate Levi Pinder, who had 26. Both Elijah McDonald of Jack Hayward and Advardo Major of Tabernacle Baptist finished tied for third with 25.

#Under-17 girls – Jasmine McKinney of Tabernacle won with 38 . Phoebe Thompson of Bishop Michael Eldon was second with 36 and Shania Adderley of Tabernacle Baptist was third with 28.

#Under-17 boys – Ternandre Hall of St George’s was the winner with 25. Joshua Williams of Tabernacle Baptist was second with 22. Tyrone Conliffe of Jack Hayward was third with 21.

#Under-20 girls – Alfrenique Knowles of St Paul’s College was the winner with 40, well ahead of second and third place finishers Janaiyah Rolle of Bishop Michael Eldon and Akaya Lightbourne of Sunland Lutheran, both with 26.

#Under-20 boys – Robert Stuart of St George’s won the title with 34. Marco Carey of Sunland got second with 22 and there was a two-way tie for third with Joshua McPhee and Shamar Davies, both of St George’s with 21.

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As of Thursday, March 16, 2023

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DAIRY Queen makes their contribution to the LOC.

CORNER Bank makes their contribution.

CONSOLIDATED Water makes their contribution.

JS Johnson makes their contribution to the LOC.

#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

#bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

#THE Local Organising Committee for the Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games welcomed a few more partners to ensure the ninth hosting of the biggest regional junior track and field competition turns out to be a tremendous success.

#On top of the old war bunker in the parking lot opposite the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, Christine Bethel, the chief executive officer of Corner Bank (Overseas) Limited, Crystal Campbell, chief operating officer of Dairy Queen, Robert Bartlett, senior manager of JS Johnson and Henderson Cash, general manager of Consolidated Water, all made their pitch for their respective companies.

#The joint press conference was held yesterday as the CARIFTA Games, scheduled for April 8-10, draws closer.

#Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations president Drumeco Archer said while they are sitting on a very sacred place, the 50th CARIFTA Games could not be held without the tremendous support of corporate Bahamas. “We believe that we jump on the bandwagon because it’s popular and there’s goodwill in CARIFTA,” Archer said. “And after the event passes, we forget about programmes that bring us to where we are today.”

#Archer, however, said he hopes that corporate Bahamas will continue to follow the BAAA after the games are held and continue to support them in their future endeavours. He thanked the partners for coming on board for the big dance in less than three weeks.

#North American, Central American and Caribbean president Mike Sands said the games have its history and is the bedrock for the foundation for the success that region experiences on the global stage.

#“Every young athlete in the Caribbean aspires to make his or her CARIFTA team,” said Sands, who noted that it could not happen without the support of corporate sponsors like those who made their contribution at the press conference.

#Lynden Maycock, the chief executive officer of the LOC, thanked all of the partners who came on board and made their contributions to the games, which has now accumulated more than $1.5 million.

#Bartlett, in reflecting on the former air force base and airport, said JS Johnson is all about responsible corporate relationships and sporting disciplines help in nation-building as many of the country’s leaders have come through the medium of sports.

#“We believe that we should not only speak it, but also show it,” said Bartlett, revealing that he only brought the evidence to show that they have already placed their money into the account of the LOC for their sponsorship of the games.

#“We wish you every success and continue your support in terms of building the youth of our nation so that the world could be a better place.”

#Campbell, whose company has four Dairy Queen branches, said they are happy to be a part of the games. As a part of their mission statement, which states that they want to create positive memories for all who come through their doors.

#“A part of our vision is to support our community, so we saw it fitting as corporate citizens to support and to give back to the kids, so we’re happy to be a part of this,” she noted. “Come gold with us.”

#As a financial institution operating in the Bahamas, Bethel said Corner Bank is pleased to continue their partnership of track and field in the Bahamas.

#“As a bank committed to investing in the development of our local communities, we recognise the importance of supporting initiatives that promote the growth and wealth of our young people,” she said.

#“The CARIFTA Games does just that by providing a platform for the young athletes to compete at a high level.

#“Additionally, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our Independence, I look forward to supporting our athletes as they strive for excellence on the track, while celebrating alongside our fellow Bahamians.”

#She congratulated the athletes who will be selected to represent Team Bahamas and wishes them every success during the games.

#Cash, in representing Consolidated Water, who have been supporting track and field for a number of years, said as an example of a public-private company that provides bulk water for the Water and Sewerage Corporation, and they aim to continue in the vain of being a very deliberate corporate citizen.

#“Our focus is especially geared towards the youth to be able to provide what you will see in water, so just like water, we produce motion,” he said.

#“Consolidated Water saw it nothing short of a great delight for us to be a part of the 50th CARITA Games as they go gold with you.”

#Fern Hanna, the director of marketing and promotions for the LOC, said she’s delighted to be working with more than 60 companies who have been bringing the gold in the envelopes and she’s sure that will come out with the gold during the games.

JON Issacs in action for the men’s national beach soccer team.

As of Thursday, March 16, 2023

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#By TENAJH SWEETING

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#THE Bahamas men’s beach volleyball team, consisting of primarily Jon Issacs and Eugene Stuart, are seeking financial sponsorship for their upcoming international beach volleyball season.

#The North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) tour has nine senior stops for the 2023 season. The NORCECA tour stops will include places such as Mexico, Cuba, the Cayman Islands, and the Dominican Republic, which are some of the usual major stops along the tour.

#With Jon Issacs recently getting back into beach volleyball since starting the journey in 2018, he has now been joined by his teammate Eugene Stuart, who plays the position of middle blocker. The pair will look to accomplish great feats on the 2023 NORCECA Tour but will need to reach their sponsorship goal of $30,000 to represent the country internationally.

#Jon Issacs, member of the Bahamas Beach Volleyball team, talked about why the pair is asking for this amount of money for the 2023 volleyball season.

#“I love the game and the intrinsic value it brings, but I’ve reached the point that it has become much harder to be [paying] out of pocket with entry fees, flights, and hotel costs going up, we need help,” Issacs said.

#Persons that are interested in helping the duo represent The Bahamas on the 2023 NORCECA Tour will contribute towards the flight fees for both players, tournament entry fees, food, hotel, and other associated costs such as visas and adequate training so that the players can perform well internationally.

#Although players were once able to fund their own tours, the duo believe that sponsorship can help the team to get to another level with more skilled coaches, development programmes, and participation in regional and international competitions.

#“Also, it will assist in growing the sport and attracting the next generation of volleyball athletes.”

#The Bahamas has not yet submitted a team for the FIVB Beach Pro ranks, Pan-Am Games, or the Olympics but Stuart and Issacs are hoping to change that this season.

#The pair understands that while beach volleyball does require a lot of patience, commitment and training in order to rise through the rankings, it’s important for them to compete in the NORCECA Tour because it provides the opportunity to qualify for those events.

#Despite the lack of support so far, Issacs talked about what made beach volleyball different from other sports.

#“The great part of playing beach [volleyball] is that it requires so much more than typical specialization you would see in the indoor game, you have to be able to serve, pass, set, and attack consistently on your own then top it off with some gruelling conditions.

#“It’s an outdoor sport with limited timeouts and no substitutions,” Issacs said.

#He added that there is so much more potential for growth with the right partnerships, coaching and support.

#Persons who are interested in supporting the beach volleyball athletes for their 2023 NORCECA Tour, or simply donating, can contact Jon Issacs at bahamasbeachvolleyball@ gmail.com

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As of Thursday, March 16, 2023

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#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

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#When most of the athletes and delegates come in from throughout the Caribbean for the Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games, they will be catching three comfortable, chartered 138-seat flights by Bahamasair.

#As the national airline celebrates its 50th anniversary in the 50th year of the Bahamas’ Independence, managing director Tracy Cooper said they are once again delighted to demonstrate that they “don’t just fly here, we live here.”

#Cooper was joined by Prince Storr, the deputy managing director, Samantha Lookie, the director of commercial and charters, and Wilfred Munnings, the sales executive, as Bahamasair was introduced as the airline of the games set for April 8-10 at the Thoms A Robinson National Stadium.

#North American, Central American and Caribbean President Mike Sands, a former executive of Bahamasair, said the Local Organising Committee is pleased to welcome the airline on board as one of the major sponsors for the games during a series of press conferences yesterday on top of the old war bunker in front of the stadium.

#“I want to thank Mr Cooper and his team simply because it wasn’t as simple as just calling Bahamasair and asking them to be a part of what’s happening,” Sands said. “Bahamasair has a regular schedule to maintain and it’s called the schedule integrity.

#“So when you have little and asked to do so much, it has to have a spirit of cooperation and understanding. Mr Cooper and his team recognise the significance of being involved in the contributions that they make to make this event a success.”

#Bahamasair, according to Sands, has agreed to leave Nassau to take the Bahamas swim team to Curacao where they will be seeking to win their fifth straight CARIFTA swim title. The second aircraft will head to Antigua to get the athletes and delegates from there. A final aircraft will travel to Jamaica to pick up their entire delegation of athletes and dignitaries. They will bring in over 400 persons in total.

#Cooper said their team is all geared up for the challenge ahead of them, just as they have done in the past in assisting the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations in bringing the athletes and delegates to the Bahamas.

#“We have been working along with Mr Mike Sands as the president of NACAC and his team. Nikiitt (Thompson), it’s all good when we know that we can work together to bring all of these matters to fruition,” Cooper said.

#“It’s not just the Bahamas. This is the 50th CARIFTA Games, this is the 50th anniversary of the Bahamas, but we have gotten on board with Mr Sands and his team that we will help out wherever it is necessary in the Caribbean and the Americas for the NACAC team.”

#Storr said it’s even special for the national flag carrier as they are also celebrating their 50th anniversary.

#“So this is a golden jubilee all the way through and we’re excited about it,” Storr said.

#“As Mike said, it was a pain, but it was a joyous pain. As Bahamians, we have to shine.

#“With CARIFTA being here, we will do whatever we need to do to make it happen.”

#Lookie said Bahamasair was prepared to go to Haiti, but they opted to go through Miami, so they are concentrating on the other countries in the region.

#Munnings said there’s no better way for the athletes and delegates to come to the Bahamas than on Bahamasair, so it was a natural fit for the national airline.

#LOC chairman Harrison Thompson said that while they welcome Bahamasair on board, they hope that the Bahamas will shine as their athletes go for gold and leave at least 50 gold medals here at home and not allow them to go with the visiting athletes when they depart on Bahamasair on Monday night.

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GREAT Britain’s Chavez Young, left, celebrates after scoring against Mexico on BJ Murray Jr.’s (top left inset) single during the sixth inning of a World Baseball Classic game in Phoenix on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

As of Thursday, March 16, 2023

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#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

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#THE Bahamian-led Great Britain team gave it all they had, but their 2-1 loss to Mexico on Tuesday night eliminated them from further competition in the World Baseball Softball Confederation 2023 World Baseball Classic in Phoenix, Arizona.

#Playing in the late game, Great Britain needed to win to stay alive, but fell short in a 2-1 decision. In the top of the sixth inning, BJ Murray singled with two out to score Chavez Young to tie the score at 1-1 before Mexico came up with the game-winning run in the bottom of the frame. Tahnaj Thomas came in relief and was tagged with the loss.

#“It’s a bitter sweet moment because we’re glad we made it to the tournament, but we also thought that we were in every game for the most part and we let a few get away that we could have won,” said Albert Cartwright, who served as the first base coach for Great Britain.

#“But it was a great experience for the boys and it gives us more pride to be better for the next tournament in 2026, whether it’s a Bahamian team or continuing to join forces with Great Britain Baseball.”

#Great Britain finished with a 1-3 win-loss record in Pool C before they were eliminated. The players coming directly from the Bahamas who participated are now expected to head back to their minor league organisations. They include Tahnaj Thomas and Chavez Young of the Pittsburgh Pirates organisation, Chavez Fernander of the Detroit Tigers, D’Shawn Knowles of the Los Angeles Angels and BJ Murray of the Chicago Cubs.

#It was the first time that Great Britain qualified to participate in the WBC, but since 2013, both Cartwright and Antoan Richardson have been a part of the team that played in the qualifying tournament.

#Since then, more players were added to the team and there could have been a few more on this year’s team. But Richardson said they are pleased with the players who participated on the team.

#“We’re really proud of the group of guys who came together in such a short period of time to get an historic win, the first ever for GB in the World Baseball Classic, which has given GB the opportunity to potentially automatically qualify to participate in the next WBC,” said Richardson, who was the bench coach for GB.

#“And this was the first time that Bahamians participated in the World Baseball Classic and coach. I think that is something to be excited and proud about. It’s a lot of firsts for us as a country, the Bahamas, as individuals and we did some firsts collectively as a team for GB, so it’s something more for us to be proud of.”

#With GB making its exit, the Bahamian players will be returning to their minor league teams in their quest to continue their journey of one day playing in the Major League like Richardson did. But Richardson said the goal is to get the Bahamas Baseball Association to assemble its own team to eventually play in the WBC and be successful.

#“I think we just have too many people in the sport, it’s not just baseball, who have a wealth of knowledge who are just being under utilised time and time again,” said Richardson, who is calling on the powers that be to have the conversation with all involved in baseball to achieve the ultimate goal.

#“It’s important that we utilise the resources that we have so we can accelerate this process because we are being left behind. If we are playing catch up, why not take advantage of the people who have these resources to help us accelerate these developmental processes.”

#Richardson, who has since retired and is now a first base coach with the San Francisco Giants, the club that first drafted him, said he is always open and available to work along with the programme if the BBA or the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is willing to entertain him.

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COMMANDER Origin Deleveaux makes some remarks as he is flanked by Petty Officer Shantell Brennen and Chief Petty Officer John Ingraham.

As of Friday, March 17, 2023

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SHOWN, from left to right, are Lynden Maycock, Mike Sands, Petty Officer Shantell Brennen, Commander Origin Deleveaux and Chief Petty Officer John Ingraham.

#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

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#AS their contribution to the celebrations of the Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th CARIFTA Games, the Royal Bahamas Defence Force will hold their Annual Church Service 2pm Sunday at Thomas A Robinson National Stadium, followed by the parade through the streets.

#Commander Origin Deleveaux, accompanied by Chief Petty Officer John Ingraham and Petty Officer Shantell Brennen, made the announcement on Wednesday during the Local Organising Committee of the games’ weekly press conference, this time held on top of the old-world war bunker opposite the stadium.

#Deleveaux, speaking on behalf of Commodore Dr Raymond king, thanked the LOC for helping to facilitate their 43rd Annual Church Service that will be held under the theme, “The pursuit of excellence as guidance of our heritage, nation builders and community leaders.”

#As the best naval base on this side of the hemisphere, Deleveaux said they hope to accomplish their 10 missions as they engage in nation building, especially through the four major youth development programmes that they are engaged in.

#“Everyone is quite familiar with the Rangers, which sets the standard in youth development in the Commonwealth of the Bahamas,” Deleveaux pointed out. “We have Rangers on 7-8 islands with over 2,000 active Rangers and so when we talk about nation building, this is what we do.

#“We also have another programme called Hype – Helping Youth People Excel. We also have Programme Sure and the last programme we have is called Taps.

#“So, when it comes to nation building, this is what we do in terms of ensuring that our kids are inspired to do bigger and better things.”

#As community leaders, Deleveaux revealed that Commander King has instructed every department of the RBDF to engage in some type of initiatives to raise the level of participation with their neighbours and friends in their communities.

#Apostle Raymond Wells, of Living Waters Ministries, will deliver the message during the service for the first time as they partner with the LOC of CARIFTA as they come out and be a part of the whole experience at the stadium before the public gets to see the RBDF adorned in their uniforms during the march. “Everybody knows that the Royal Bahamas Defence Force has the best band in the land,” Deleveaux said.

#“They will be leading the way. We are excited, not only about it, but we’re excited for you because you will have an opportunity to view it.”

#Rolle revealed that the parade will leave Bahamas Games Boulevard and head north to University Commons to Blue Hill Road north to Tucker Road. From there, the parade will travel west to Water Street and head north onto Lakeshore Road. From there they will traverse to Hayler Street to Rupert Dean Lane on to Poinciana Drive and head west to University Drive to University Commons and back to the Bahamas Games Boulevard where it will end in the parking lot.

#Lynden Maycock, the chief executive officer of the LOC, said they are pleased to be able to accommodate the RBDF, who have been a tremendous support to CARIFTA, which has been hosted here eight previous times.

#“We say thank you for all that you do,” Maycock summed up.

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As of Friday, March 17, 2023

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#By TENAJH SWEETING

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#THE Bahamas Kidney Association (BKA) will host a fun run/walk tomorrow (March 18) at 6:30am on Goodman’s Bay.

#With March being national kidney month, it was the perfect time for event organisers to host the event to raise awareness for kidney health in The Bahamas.

#The event serves as another way for BKA to give back to the community and is one of the association’s major fundraisers for the year.

#The fun run/walk will feature a short route which is from Goodman’s Bay to Melia and back and a long route from Goodman’s Bay to Starbucks roundabout and back.

#Tamika Roberts, president of the Bahamas Kidney Association, talked about how persons can register for the event with one day remaining.

#“Registration will be open on Saturday. We encourage everyone to come out early if you haven’t registered,” Roberts said.

#Persons can come out from as early as 5am on Saturday morning or can register at info@bahamaskidneyassociation.org

#Roberts added that currently they are at about 30% of the sign up goal and are looking for more support from the public ahead of Saturday’s fun run/walk.

#She hopes to have more local businesses sponsor not only this event, but other community events hosted by BKA in the future.

#For those who are interested in registering for this year’s BKA fun run/walk event, the registration fees for adults are $20 and for students $10.

#Despite looking for more support from the public, Roberts is thankful for the amount of support BKA has received and to those who have made the process a smooth one.

#BKA encourages those who have not registered as yet to come out early on Saturday and for those that wish to volunteer are welcome and can reach out via the email above or 242-436-1317.

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STANLEY Mitchell points out what to expect in the CARIFTA exhibition.

As of Friday, March 17, 2023

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STANLEY Mitchell gives an indication of what to expect at the CARIFTA exhibition.

SOME of the partners getting a sneak preview of the inside of the war bunker where an exhibition for CARIFTA will take place.

#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

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#LOCAL Organising Committee chief executive officer Lynden Maycock said he’s extremely pleased with how the exhibition of the past 50 years of the CARIFTA Games is coming together in the old war bunker in the parking lot opposite the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.

#Maycock has commissioned veteran historian Stanley Mitchell to create the exhibition for the viewing public when they come to the Oaktree Medical Center’s 50th anniversary of the games, scheduled for April 8-10 at the stadium.

#Mitchell, who has attended just about every annual regional junior track and field competition since its inception in 1972, said he was thrilled when he was approached by Maycock to put together the museum for all to see.

#“When he asked me if I could do something over there I told him ‘no, the room wasn’t as big as my bathroom at home,” Mitchell said. “A young lady, who works for the LOC, came over and she said ‘man, this is a big room.”

#That was the genesis of Mitchell getting the work started. “We are recreating 50 years of CARIFTA,” Mitchell said. “I think I was chosen because this will be my 40th CARIFTA that I’ve been there. During that time, I’ve video taped and recorded all of them.

#“I have in the bunker, starting from the 8mm, then the 16 mm, then it went into VHS and then mini DVD and now it’s on a little chip. So I’ve had to try to secure all these moments from all over those years and somehow, most of it I have.”

#During the exhibition, which will be free of charge, Mitchell said spectators will get to see all of the medal winners during the games from 1974 to 2022. Mitchell also intends to show a movie called ‘Through the years,’ which will highlight some of the exciting times that the fans enjoyed over the years. “You will see iconic pictures of people who planned all those years during the games up on the wall,” Mitchell revealed.

#There will also be a tuck shop where the spectators would be able to purchase paraphernalia for the 50th CARIFTA Games at the end of their visit into the museum.

#The bunker, according to Mitchell, was used for training for World War II before the soldiers were sent into battle. It was created to mimic what was being done in a real war situation. The bunker has since been transformed.

#“We are trying to be delicate on how we transform the bunker so that when we are finished, it can go back and be preserved to what it was before with all of the photos from World War II back in place,” Mitchell stated.

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BAHAMIAN and American athletes and coaches engaging in a symposium before the start of the Island Relays Bahamas Spring University Invitational in Grand Bahama this weekend.

As of Friday, March 17, 2023

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#ALL six of the universities from the United States of America are now in Freeport, Grand Bahama to participate in Island Relays Bahamas Spring University Track and Field Invitational this weekend at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex.

#The six universities participating in the Track and Field Invitational are here with their full rosters – Texas A&M, South Carolina USC with a contingent of 96 and Oklahoma Sooners with 136 athletes and Arizona Wildcats with 140 persons, all with their coach& training staff. Athletes from the University of the Bahamas will also be participating in the event, which will get started today and wrap up on Saturday.

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