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MIXED FORTUNES FOR JAZZ

IN THE American League Division Series, the New York Yankees squared off against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Jasarado “Jazz” Chisholm Jr was a key player in New York’s line-up throughout the series. He provided one of the most memorable moments in game three but encountered difficulties in game four.

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BRIDGEWATER SET FOR FRENCH LEAGUE RETURN

DOMNICK Ricardo Bridgewater has rejoined FOS Provence BYERS for the 2025-2026 season in the French NM1 (Nationale 1) league. Bridgewater entered the French system in 2018 via the BYERS Academy, supported by a partnership with the Raw Talent initiative from former FOS Provence center and national team player Jaraun “Kino” Burrows. Bridgewater developed in the youth (Espoirs) ranks, and in the 2019-2020 season was a top performer

in NM3 with the FOS reserve team. He averaged 23.8 points per game there. He was loaned out to Sapela in NM2 for more experience before stepping up to NM1 with Avignon Le Pontet in the 2023-2024 season where he averaged 14.4 points and 4.8 assists. After that NM1 season, he moved up to Pro B with Champagne Basket, where in 2024-2025 he averaged 10.8 points and 2.7 assists. Now 25 years old, the Nassau native returned to FOS Provence where he has taken on a major offensive role. He is currently averaging 20.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.

SELECT members of the Bahamas Mantas Swim and Water Polo Club competed with Next Level Water Polo in a multi-age water polo tournament in Orlando over the weekend. Two standout players, Shanterro Knowles and Jayden Smith, competed in both the Under-16 and Under-18 divisions. In the Under-18 division, they won a bronze medal, while the Under16 division won the gold medal. Paityn Burrows, Delane Phillips, and Jacob Johnson represented the Mantas on the Under-14 team. That squad competed well, ultimately placing 5th in their division.

CHAMPIONSHIPS

LOCKED FOR NPSA

THE New Providence Softball Association men and women championships are now all set after the completion of the second half of the semi-finals on Tuesday night at the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. The best-of-seven series will get started on Thursday with the defending champions Sunshine Auto Wildts taking on the Ballers Elite in the ladies opener t 7 pm. That will be followed by the men’s nightcap between the Gremlins and the Renegades at 9pm. On Tuesday night, the Gremlins completed a three-game sweep of the Titans in their men’s

semi-finals, while the Ballers clobbered the BK Scorpions 14-3. Gremlins 13, Titans 6: Gee Bethel, Norman Bastian and Anthony Jorder provided a 1-2-3 offensive spark that tore apart the Titans’ defence in an abbreviated men’s encounter. Bethel went 2-for-3 with a double and a pair of runs batted in, scoring another run; Bastian was a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and a run scored and Jorder was 1-for-2 with two RBI and a tun scored, The Gremlins produced eight runs on four hits in the second inning and NPSA - SEE PAGE EIGHT

NEW York Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr reacts after connecting for a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning of game three of baseball’s American League Division Series on Tuesday in New York.
Photo: Frank Franklin II/AP

RF backs Reloaded Softball Programme

RF BANK & Trust is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Reloaded Softball Programme, a summer sports initiative designed to support the athletic and educational journeys of young women.

The developmental softball camp, held over the course of summer 2025, provided participants with expert coaching and mentorship to build their skills, confidence, and a firm foundation for their long-term success.

In combining athletic training with leadership development and scholarship readiness, the camp equips girls with the tools to flourish both on and off the field. Many participants are now on track to pursue higher education, thanks to the programme’s emphasis

on both academic and athletic achievement.

“At RF, we are committed to supporting the athletic and scholastic pursuits of young people,” said Ethan Knowles, regional communications supervisor at RF Bank & Trust.

“Youth development is a key pillar of our community impact campaign, and backing Reloaded Softball aligns well with our mission to uplift youth across the Caribbean.”

This summer alone, RF Bank & Trust has contributed over B$10,000 to youth-sports initiatives throughout The Bahamas, reinforcing its commitment to community development and opportunity creation.

From softball diamonds to swimming pools, RF’s support is helping young

athletes dream bigger and reach higher.

Peron Burnside, president of Reloaded Softball, expressed his gratitude.

“We thank RF for stepping up to bat for Reloaded Softball. With the help of this sponsorship, the programme will continue to support young girls by sharpening their softball skills, unlocking scholarship opportunities, and helping them thrive in all aspects of life,” hevsaid. “ We’re proud to partner with the RF team to support youth development in The Bahamas.”

RF Bank & Trust is dedicated to helping clients and communities flourish. With every swing and every scholarship earned, we are securing a brighter tomorrow for Bahamian youth.

FROM left, Ainsley Deleveaux (Reloaded); Shanise Jean-Baptiste (RF); Samantha Hall (RF); and Stephen Beneby.

Home run hit in game 3

In game three, with the Yankees facing elimination, Chisholm launched a go-ahead solo home run in the bottom of the 5th inning along with his famous bat flip, giving New York the lead after a hard-fought comeback.

The home run came after Aaron Judge tied the game with a three-run shot in the 4th inning. The performance was central to New York’s 9-6 victory keeping them alive in the series. Yesterday, game four did not go so smoothly for Chisholm or the Yankees. With three at-bats, Chisholm did not record a single hit much less an RBI.

Toronto to extend their lead.

On defence, he was involved in a botched double play attempt in the 7th inning which allowed

The Blue Jays built their lead behind that momentum, and by the 9th inning, Toronto led 5-1. With this lost the Yankees are officially eliminated from the postseason, bringing Chisolm’s historic season to a close. Across the ALDS, his batting average was .167 (1 for 6) with one home run and one RBI.

FREE agent WR Odell Beckham Jr accepted a sixgame suspension from the NFL after he reportedly failed a performance-enhancing drug test last year, he said on the Pivot podcast on Tuesday. Beckham will not be eligible to play until Week 12, the NFL told The Associated Press. Beckham, 32, said on the podcast he never knowingly took performance-enhancing drugs. He played nine games with the Miami Dolphins last season, catching nine passes for 55 yards, both of which were career-lows by a wide margin. Despite the news, the 10-year NFL veteran said he hopes to continue his career this season. Beckham, a firstround pick in the 2014 draft, posted 1,000-yard seasons four of his first five years in the league with the New York Giants. He was traded to the Cleveland Browns ahead of the 2019 season, and then dealt to the

NEW York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr (13) puts the tag on Toronto Blue Jays’ Daulton Varsho for the out after Varsho was caught in a rundown between first and second base to end the top of the sixth inning of Game 4 of baseball’s American League Division Series, on Wednesday in New York.
Photo: Yuki Iwamura/AP
NEW York Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr reacts after connecting for a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning of Game 3 of baseball’s American League Division Series on Tuesday in New York.
Photo: Frank Franklin II/AP
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Books revealed ahead of BLTA general elections

AS the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association gets set for its long awaited and much anticipated general elections, the books were open as the financial report was laid on the table for all to read.

Despite the BLTA having its past administration team operating in dispute as a result of what was deemed an illegal election, the show went on for the past three years. Included in the report

is a breakdown of what transpired under the administration of Perry Newton, who was taken to court by his opposition, Ken Kerr and Bjorn Ferguson.

The BLTA eventually lost the court case and ruled

that the BLTA must set a date for elections, produce a voters list of eligible voters and to subsequently pay the court proceedings.

The elections were then set by the BLTA for last month, but the Ministry of

Youth, Sports and Culture intervened, calling for the BLTA to make public the voter registration and to produce the financial report for the public to scrutinize. The financial report was produced, but Marvin Rolle

and his slate of officers, who are seeking to run against Newton whenever the elections are held, are also asking for the voter registration to be published. No new date has been set yet for the elections.

TENNIS PLAYERS ACCUSED OF DOPING OR MATCH-FIXING

CAN NOW GET FINANCIAL AND MENTAL-HEALTH SUPPORT

TENNIS players involved in doping or match-fixing investigations are now eligible for free legal help, confidential counseling or money to test products they’ve taken that might have led to a positive drug test, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced Wednesday. The trial programme begins immediately and will be reviewed after next year.

A player can receive up to $5,000 for a lab accredited by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to check a medicine or a supplement for contamination or the same amount for help identifying possible sources of contaminated meat — a frequent explanation for failed doping tests in sports.

Sport Resolutions, an independent dispute resolution service that runs tribunals for anti-doping cases in tennis, is extending its free legal support in such cases to when a player first tests positive for a banned substance. Until now, this service was available only after a player was charged.

And Sporting Chance, an organisation that works with athletes on their mental health, will provide six sessions of well-being support for people being investigated for anti-corruption or anti-doping violations.

“We recognise the process can come at both a financial and emotional cost,” ITIA CEO Karen Moorhouse said.

“No player picks up a tennis racket as a child with any motivation other than playing the game,” she said. “Individuals find themselves in these situations for a lot of reasons, and so no matter what those reasons are, and where the case ends up, they also deserve someone to talk to.”

The ITIA was involved in two particularly high-profile doping cases in tennis that began last year and ultimately resulted short bans for players who have been ranked No. 1 and won multiple Grand Slam titles, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek.

Sinner reached a deal with WADA to accept a three-month suspension that ended this April after that group appealed an exoneration from the ITIA based on what it determined was an accidental contamination by an anabolic steroid.

Swiatek agreed to a one-month ban that was partly served during last offseason after she tested positive because of what she said was a contaminated non-prescription medication.

Some tennis players, notably 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic, have been critical of the way cases were handled, saying there was a sense of favoritism toward the sport’s biggest stars.

College football picks: Playing three time zones away just part of deal, Moore says no excuses allowed

NOW that Penn State has lost to UCLA and Nittany Lions coach James Franklin referenced the long trip to the West Coast as part of the reason, there has been a lot of discussion this week about college football teams having to travel across the country to play games.

This was part of the deal when the Big Ten and Atlantic Coast Conference expanded last year. When things don’t go well, the strain of long-distance travel tends to come up as an excuse.

In Big Ten games this season, teams playing three time zones away are 4-2. Penn State has been on the wrong side as a host and visitor — losing at home to Oregon as a 4 1/2point favorite and losing at UCLA as a 24 1/2-point favorite.

In the ACC, the visiting team is 1-3. Boston College lost at Stanford as a twotouchdown favorite and lost to California at home as a 5 1/2-point favorite.

Last year, the visiting team in these games was 5-11 in the Big Ten. The record was 7-5 in the ACC, but it must be noted all 12 of those games involved western teams Cal and Stanford, and they struggled regardless of where they played while combining to go 9-16 overall. There are four of these three-time-zone games in the Big Ten this week: Rutgers at Washington on Friday, and UCLA at Michigan State, No 7 Indiana at No 3 Oregon and No 15 Michigan at Southern California on Saturday. Wake Forest of the ACC plays a nonconference game at Oregon State on Saturday. Michigan is among teams traveling on Thursday, a day earlier than usual, for Saturday games. The Wolverines learned from last year’s 27-17 loss at Washington, with coach Sherrone Moore saying this week that his team was “a little groggy” against the Huskies. Moore noted that flying causes dehydration and that it takes extra time to recover after five hours on a plane.

“Teams flying this way have to adjust as well,” he said, “so I think you can’t make those things an excuse.”

The picks for this week’s games involving AP Top 25 teams and lines from BetMGM Sportsbook:

No 1 Ohio State (minus 14 1/2) at No 17 Illinois Julian Sayin went over 300 yards passing for the third time last week against Minnesota, and now he goes against a defense that’s given up that many three times. Pick: Ohio State 35-20.

No 7 Indiana at No 3 Oregon (minus 7 1/2) Hoosiers have proved their doubters wrong repeatedly since Curt Cignetti took over, yet it’s hard to pick against an Oregon team that’s 7-1 at home against Top 25 opponents in Dan Lanning’s four seasons.

Pick: Oregon 28-20.

Washington State at No 4 Mississippi (minus 32 1/2) Trinidad Chambliss’ 1,219 yards in total offense for the Rebels over his first three starts were most of any QB from Sept 13-27. Look for him to pick up where he left off after last week’s open date. Pick: Mississippi 55-20.

Florida at No 5 Texas A&M (minus 7 1/2)

Florida has scored a total of 17 points in two road games against ranked opponents. Texas A&M’s last two opponents have combined for 19 points and 1-for-23 on third-down conversions.

Pick: Texas A&M 28-20.

No 6 Oklahoma (plus 1 1/2) vs Texas in Dallas Sooners are tied for second in the nation with 21 sacks and licking their chops at the prospect of getting after Arch Manning. Florida sacked him six times and had him under pressure on 26 of his 42 dropbacks, according to Pro Football Focus.

Pick: Oklahoma 27-21.

No 8 Alabama (minus 3) at No 14 Missouri Crimson Tide are building momentum with their four-game win streak. Tigers haven’t beaten a top-10 team in Columbia since 2010.

Pick: Alabama 30-24.

Kansas at No 9 Texas Tech (minus 13 1/2) Jayhawks won three straight against ranked opponents last November,

but the momentum won’t carry over against one of the most complete teams in the country.

Pick: Texas Tech 45-21.

No 10 Georgia (minus 3 1/2) at Auburn Georgia’s defense has struggled to pressure QBs. Auburn’s 21 sacks allowed are most in the country.

Pick: Georgia 29-17.

South Carolina (plus 8 1/2) at No 11 LSU Gamecocks think they found their run game against Kentucky in their last game. Tigers are still looking for theirs.

Pick: LSU 24-17.

Arkansas (plus 12 1/2) at No 12 Tennessee Bobby Petrino is back as Razorbacks’ head coach, this time on an interim basis, after the firing of Sam Pittman.

Pick: Tennessee 42-35.

Virginia Tech (plus 14 1/2) at No 13 Georgia Tech Three of the Yellow Jackets’ five wins have been one-score games and they are coming off a muchneeded open date. Hokies have shown they’re capable of playing good teams close.

Pick: Georgia Tech 33-30.

No 15 Michigan at Southern California (minus 2 1/2) Wolverines have quietly gone about their business and sit 4-1. This should be their last big test before Ohio State on Nov. 29. Pick: USC 26-21.

North Carolina State (plus 22 1/2) at No 16 Notre Dame It’s the battle of the CJs — Wolfpack QB CJ Bailey vs. Fighting Irish QB CJ Carr. Both are having good seasons, other than Bailey’s three-interception game against Duke. Pick: Notre Dame 38-21.

No 18 BYU (minus 2 1/2) at Arizona Arizona and BYU are 1-2 in pass defense in the Big 12 and both are holding opponents under 100 yards per game on the ground. Pick: BYU 21-17.

No 21 Arizona State (plus 5 1/2) at Utah Big 12 rushing leader Raleek Brown, limited to nine carries last season because of a hamstring injury, has been a revelation for the Sun Devils. Pick: Arizona State 27-24.

No 22 Iowa State (minus 3 1/2) at Colorado The Cyclones would love to get their run game going to help out a shorthanded defense that got gashed by Cincinnati. Pick: Iowa State 28-21.

24 South Florida (minus 1) at North Texas North Texas has its first

MICHIGAN head coach Sherrone Moore gives a news interview after the team’s win in an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday.
Photo: Ryan Sun/AP
PENN State head coach James Franklin reacts against Oregon during the fourth quarter
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Photo: Barry Reeger/AP

Panthers celebrate Stanley Cup win with banner ceremony, eye historic three-peat as NHL kings

THERE are a couple of minor dings these days in the Stanley Cup, including one right near the spot where the names of the 2024-25 Florida Panthers are etched in commemoration of their latest title.

Such things happen during championship celebrations. No worries, they’ll be fixed soon.

And the Panthers are hoping for the chance to put a few more dings in the trophy next year.

A new season for the now back-to-back Stanley Cup champions started Tuesday, with the Panthers all gazing toward the top of Amerant Bank Arena to watch another championship banner hoisted to the rafters. It’s basically the same as last year’s — white background, red lettering — with the only change being the year, 2025 instead of 2024.

“This is a new year and it’s a new opportunity for us,” Panthers forward Brad Marchand said. “And when it starts, it’s time to turn the page and start working toward a chance to hopefully do it again.”

The banner swayed over the end of the ice the Panthers defended twice Tuesday in their 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. By the next home game Thursday, it’ll take its more-permanent place over the team bench alongside the team’s other banners for division and conference titles.

“You kind of look back at what you achieved but at the same time you’re proud of the achievement,” Panthers forward Anton Lundell said. “But it gives you more hunger to do it again.”

Fans lined up for one more picture with the Cup outside the doors of the arena Tuesday afternoon, many of them arriving long

before the unusual 5pm weekday start time — one that was used to accommodate being part of a nationally televised tripleheader. Once they came inside, the new scoreboard over center ice displayed a replay of some moments from the third period of Game 6 of last season’s Stanley Cup Final, just in case anyone forgot how that season ended. And after all the warmups were complete, just as they did in June 2024 and June 2025 — the Panthers

finished off the Cup championship runs by beating the Edmonton Oilers on home ice in each of the last two title matchups — the

fans roared when the trophy was brought onto the rink.

Assistant captain Aaron Ekblad did the honors this year, carrying the trophy onto the ice, then hoisting it before placing it onto a stand next to the spot where the banner was being unfurled and raised.

“Incredible, coming out in front of our fans and being able to hoist it one more time,” Ekblad said.

Once the banner was raised, the players raised their sticks in a salute to the fans.

“We want three! We want three! We want three!” the fans chanted back. Said Marchand: “It’s great to see their expectations are

there. We obviously have the same ones, but this is going to be harder than the last two. ... It’s a long road ahead.”

Opening night capped a two-day celebration for the champs; the Panthers’ players and coaches got their championship rings in a private ceremony Monday night.

“Last night was a little bit of a nice reminder for them what the payoff for all that hard work is,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said.

“And it kind of lifts everybody’s spirits and gets them excited about tonight.”

It won’t be an easy road for the Panthers this season. Captain Aleksander

Barkov is going to miss several months and potentially the entire season with two torn ligaments in his knee, an injury suffered 20 minutes into his first practice of training camp. And forward Matthew Tkachuk is out until likely December while recovering from offseason surgery. Barkov and Tkachuk, dressed in street clothes, watched the hoisting from the Florida bench. The Panthers know how rare this opportunity is. They could be the first back-to-back-to-back NHL champion since the New York Islanders won four consecutive Cups from 1980 through 1983.

“The great thing about

sports is you don’t know, and there’s a reason we play the games, and it’s about the stories that can be generated,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said. “And this is going to be an interesting story. Two of the biggest stars on the team are injured. How well they come back, how resilient the team is without them, that’s going to be a great story to see unfold. This is an organisation, a team, that’s been well put together. (General manager) Bill Zito deserves an enormous amount of credit. My guess is this team is going to give it all to make it happen again if they can.”

FLORIDA Panthers defenceman Aaron Ekblad holds up the Stanley Cup as he arrives on the ice for the home opener NHL hockey game of the 2025 Stanley Cup champions, against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Photo: Rebecca Blackwell/AP
THE 2025 Stanley Cup banner is raised over the arena ahead of the Florida Panthers’ home opener NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday in Sunrise, Florida.
Photo: Rebecca Blackwell/AP

MERCURY DOWN 2-0 TO ACES IN WNBA FINALS

THE Phoenix Mercury are already experienced at comebacks during this postseason, dropping the first game in each of the first two series before rallying and advancing to the WNBA Finals.

They’ll need to climb out of an even bigger hole to win the championship.

The Las Vegas Aces have a 2-0 advantage in the best-of-seven series as the Mercury prepare to host Game 3 on Wednesday.

Phoenix hopes a change of scenery, complete with a raucous home-crowd advantage, can help them overcome a frustrating first two games.

“Starting out on the road is tough,” Mercury veteran DeWanna Bonner said. “That’s not an excuse, because in order to win a championship, you’ve got to win on the road. But I think being home, we’re more comfortable.

“We lacked a little bit of confidence (in Vegas), so hopefully we get that back tomorrow.”

Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts doesn’t bring up his NBA experience much with his players, but his

familiarity with what it takes to win a seven-game series has helped him stay optimistic despite the 2-0 deficit. Tibbetts spent more than a decade as an assistant in the NBA with the Cavaliers, Blazers and Magic.

This is the first time the WNBA Finals have been a best-of-seven series, expanding from the previous best-of-five format.

“We’ve done a good job of resetting after wins and losses, getting back and finding ourselves,” Tibbetts said. “In a seven-game series, a lot of times the home team wins the first two. Now it’s our responsibility to protect our home.”

If the Mercury are going to make this a tight series, their defense almost certainly has to improve.

The Aces edged the Mercury 89-86 in a tight Game 1, but were much more dominant in Game 2, winning 91-78 on Sunday while controlling the entire second half. Jackie Young scored 32 points — including a record 21 in the third quarter — while A’ja Wilson added 28 points and 14 rebounds.

Las Vegas shot 49.3% from the field and won the rebounding edge 43-34.

Tibbetts said “the reason we’re (in the finals) is because of our defense and to give up 89 and 91, that’s just too much.”

“Listen, they’re great players — Jackie and A’ja,” the coach added. “They’re going to score, but you just need to make it tough. We’re not playing 1-on-1 or 2-on-2, we’re guarding it 1 vs. 5 and we need to understand that, showing them bodies.”

Phoenix has actually been the early aggressor in both finals games, taking a 50-45 halftime lead in Game 1 and a 27-24 lead after one quarter in Game 2. Both times, Las Vegas responded.

Wilson said she’s proud of the Aces’ resiliency, but falling behind game after game isn’t a recipe for success, particularly on the road. The two-time reigning MVP said defense will be crucial in making sure the Mercury don’t get on an early roll.

“It’s going to be more important now more than ever,” Wilson said. “Our starts in Vegas were awful and we know we can’t come in here and do that. It’s a different type of feel. Defensively, we’ve got to lock in.”

MARINE FORECAST

LAS Vegas Aces centre A’ja Wilson and guard Chelsea Gray celebrate during the first half in Game 2 of the WNBA basketball finals against the Phoenix Mercury on Sunday. Photo: John Locher/AP

THREE-GAME SWEEP FOR GREMLINS

added two more runs on three hits in the fourth to stop the game in the fifth. Kristen Collie got the win on the mound over Mariano Cartwright.

Philip Johnson was the lone spark for the Titans, going 2-for-3 with two RBI. The Titans came out with two runs on two hits in the second and got two runs on a hit each in the third and fourth, but it wasn’t enough to extend the game any further.

Ballers 14, Scorpions 3: With an all-round production from so many players, the Ballers didn’t waste any time in getting past the Scorpions in their ladies’ three-inning affair.

Sophia Cartwirght enjoyed a perfect 3-for-3 night at the plate with a double, five RBI and three runs scored; Larikah Russell was also perfect at 2-for-2 with a RBI and two runs scored; Sari Albury

was 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and three runs scored; Shonte Cargill was 2-for-3 with a RBI and two runs scored and Reneisha Kelly was 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI and a run scored.

The Ballers bounced the ball around the field, scoring four runs in the first, six runs in the second and four more in the third, all with four hits in each of the three innings. Madison Dillette got the win over Deante Colebrook on the mound. Nabria Hsmilton was 1-for-2 with a run scored for the Scorpions, who scored all three of their runs in the first. Hamilton got the only hit for the losers.

Tonight’s schedule 7pm Ballers Elite vs Sunshine Auton Wildcats (L), 9pm Renegades vs Gremlins (M).

Saturday’s schedule 7pm Sunshine Auto Wildcats vs Ballers Elite (L). 9pm Gremlins vs Renegades (M).

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Photos: Chappell Whyms Jr

CAMPAIGN IS UNLOCKING YOUNG VOICES

THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture (MOYSC) launched National Youth Month on October 1 under the theme “Youth Voices Unlocked” at Pelican Bay Hotel.

Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey said the them “declares to the nation that young Bahamians have something important to say and their unlocked voices are instrumental in driving innovation, equity, sustainability and cultural pride”. “The Bahamas cannot be its best without you. You are the dreamers, the doers and the difference makers and with your voices unlocked there is no limit to what you can achieve,” she added.

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg encouraged the young leaders to become positive changemakers in their communities.

BISHOP Barry Morris speaking to young people at the launch of National Youth Month.
ASP Advardo Dames speaking to young people.
Photos: Andrew Miller/BIS

King’s Lodge boarding facilities ‘powerful resource’

THE beachfront boarding house of King’s College School, King’s Beach Lodge, has officially opened.

With an investment exceeding $85m, Inspired Education Group has developed the King’s College School campus on New Providence.

By creating this new boarding facility, it now provides the whole of The Bahamas, including the Family Islands, and the wider region with access.

King’s Beach Lodge offers access to marine and outdoor learning experiences. The surrounding reef and beachfront serve as a living classroom, where students can engage in scuba diving, snorkeling, marine biology, environmental conservation, and rowing at nearby Lake Cunningham.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation for The Bahamas Chester Cooper spoke at the ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday, praising the expansion as an important “boost to the educational ecosystem of the country”.

Situated on the shores of Love Beach, King’s Beach Lodge is a boarding residence designed to house nearly 50

students. Each room includes a private en suite bathroom, dedicated study and rest areas, a private balcony, and breathtaking views. Complementing the residential experience are amenities including a student lounge, a cafeteria, and a gym with a beachfront terrace.

King’s Beach Lodge will also welcome exchange students from Inspired’s global group of 121 schools.

Nadim Nsouli, founder, chairman and CEO of Inspired Education Group, said:

“With students from The Bahamas and across the globe, King’s Beach Lodge will foster a diverse and dynamic learning environment that nurtures lifelong friendships and cross-cultural understanding. It embodies our commitment to creating exceptional learning spaces where every child can fulfill their highest potential.”

Matteo Rossetti, founding principal of King’s College School, The Bahamas, added:

“This new facility expands our capacity to support academic excellence, character development, and global readiness while strengthening the fabric of our school and the local community. It’s a powerful new resource for the region.”

CHESTER COOPER, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, with Matteo Rossetti, principal of King’s College School.

MIAMI GROUP GIVES BEACON SCHOOL A HELPING HAND

THE Beacon School received a generous donation of tablets on Friday, October 3, from the National Association of The Bahamas (NAB), a non-profit organisation based in Miami, Florida.

“The association is seeking to assist our own Bahamians, and education is our top priority,” said Rosamon Gomez, NAB

President. She noted that while the organisation is always donating books and backpacks, this year they decided to focus on providing tablets to better support students in their learning. The Beacon School is Grand Bahama’s only publicly-funded school for students

with special needs.

Receiving the donation on behalf of the institution was principal Titi McKenzieMoss, who expressed gratitude for the continued support from the organisation over the years.

Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey commended the organisation for

dedicating their time and resources to giving back. She also encouraged them to continue their impactful work, noting that schools such as The Beacon School and others throughout Grand Bahama can greatly benefit from such assistance.

THE NATIONAL Association of The Bahamas (NAB), a non-profit organisation, donated tablets to The Beacon School on Friday. From left are NAB treasurer Dona Ash; NAB president Rosamon Gomez; principal of The Beacon School, Titi McKenzie-Moss; and Minister for Grand Bahama Ginger Moxey.
Photo: Andrew Miller/BIS

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