Team Bahamas Faces Puerto Rico After Jamaica Win

Bahamas Moves on Despite Loss to Puerto Rico

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Team Bahamas came up short against Puerto Rico on Saturday night, falling 115-92 in its final first-round FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifier. Franco Miller Jr. led The Bahamas with 22 points and 8 assists, while Domnick Bridgewater scored 18, and VJ Edgecombe had 19 points before he was ejected.

Manager Pleased with Team Jamaica’s Performance at 38th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC :: 38th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship — Team Jamaica’s manager and junior [] The post Manager Pleased with Team Jamaica’s Performance at 38th Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship appeared first on McKoysNews.

More than 20 athletes to represent Bahamas

THE Bahamas is expected to be represented by more than 20 athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, at the end of the month.

What a performance! Bahamas beats Jamaica 123-74 at the Sir Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium in Nassau on Friday

– Jamaica’s bid to qualify for the FIBA World Championships took a big hit after they were beaten 123-74 by the Bahamas at the Sir Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium in Nassau on Friday. The 49 points margin was the biggest loss for the Jamaicans in the series after losing by three points to the Bahamas in []

Jamaica to rehire Cuban nurses under direct contracts

Jamaica to rehire Cuban nurses under direct contracts

Bahamas beat Jamaica by 49 points in FIBA World Championships qualifying

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica’s bid to qualify for the FIBA World Championships took a big hit after they were beaten 123-74 by the Bahamas at the Sir Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium in Nassau on Friday.The 49 points margin was the biggest loss for the Jamaicans in the series after losing by three points to the Bahamas in the first game played in Kingston and fell to third in Group B on seven points.Canada stayed perfect after beating 110-84 Puerto Rico on Friday to lead with 10 points, three more than the Bahamas.The home team led all the way as they were ahead by 10 points after the first quarter 28-18 and were up 61-32 at half time and led by 42 90-48 at the end of the third quarter.Five Bahamian players, led by Valdez Edgecombe’s game high 26 points, scored in double figures with Dominic Bridgewater coming off the bench to score 23 points, Franco Miller scored 18, Buddy Hield scored 15 and Kai Jones scored 12 points.Andrew Thelwell led Jamaica with 24 points and Chase Audige scored 18 points.— Paul A Reid

Costa Rica Women’s Tennis Team Wins Billie Jean King Cup Group

Costa Rica’s women’s tennis team won the Billie Jean King Cup Americas Group III title after defeating Barbados 2-1 in the final and finishing the tournament undefeated. The victory also secured Costa Rica’s promotion to Americas Group II for the next competition cycle, giving the national team a step up in the regional structure of [] The post Costa Rica Women’s Tennis Team Wins Billie Jean King Cup Group appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Team Bahamas Set for World Cup Qualifiers at Home

Team Bahamas Set for World Cup Qualifiers at Home

Photos: 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Presentation Show

Photos: 2026 Jamaica Festival Song Presentation Show

Bahamian Filmmaker Latrell Lewis-King Wins Regional Honour at 2026 Caribbean POSH ICON Woman Awards

The Bahamas is celebrating regional recognition after acclaimed filmmaker Latrell Lewis-King captured the Film ICON Award at the 2026 Caribbean POSH ICON Woman Awards, held during Caribbean POSH’s landmark 10th anniversary celebration in the British Virgin Islands. Lewis-King was among 15 winners representing seven Caribbean territories, recognized for their exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact across industries including business, education, tourism, entrepreneurship, [] The post Bahamian Filmmaker Latrell Lewis-King Wins Regional Honour at 2026 Caribbean POSH ICON Woman Awards appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.

A Caribbean Celebration: Washington Wizards AJ Dybantsa And The Future Of Jamaican Basketball

By Nyan Reynolds News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. June 30, 2026: Like millions of basketball fans around the world, many people of Caribbean descent tuned in recently to watch the 2026 NBA Draft. For Jamaicans and the wider Caribbean Diaspora, however, this draft carried a significance that extended far beyond basketball – especially this []

No.1 NBA Draft Pick AJ Dybantsa reportedly applies for Jamaican citizenship

AJ Dybantsa, who was selected No. 1 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Washington Wizards, has reportedly applied for Jamaican citizenship as he looks to represent Jamaica in international basketball competitions. The 19-year-old forward’s mother is from Jamaica, while his father is from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Jamaica Basketball Association President Paulton...

Caribbean leaders seek court opinion to help solve internal dispute

Caribbean leaders agreed Tuesday to ask the Caribbean Court of Justice to weigh in on the disputed reappointment of the secretary-general of their 15-member regional grouping in an effort to defuse a controversy that has been dominating their ...

Colombia mara ke pusingan 32 terbaik

GUADALAJARA: Colombia mengesahkan slot ke pusingan 32 terbaik Piala Dunia 2026 selepas mencatat kemenangan 1-0 ke atas DR Congo dalam aksi Kumpulan K, hari ini. Kemenangan itu membolehkan Colombia mengumpul enam mata daripada dua perlawanan dan mengesahkan kemaraan ke peringkat kalah mati sebelum aksi terakhir kumpulan menentang Portugal yang membelasah Uzbekistan 5-0, awal pagi tadi. ... Read more The post Colombia mara ke pusingan 32 terbaik appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Cape Verde’s World Cup run offers Haiti a bold blueprint for success | Analysis 

MIAMI — Cape Verde, a tiny island of about 530,000 people off Africa’s western coast, made history when it became the second smallest nation ever—after Dutch Caribbean island Curaçao— to [] The post Cape Verde’s World Cup run offers Haiti a bold blueprint for success | Analysis appeared first on URL Media.

Cape Verde: The Big Surprise of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Cape Verde has been the great revelation of the tournament, qualifying for the round of 16 in their first World Cup appearance, despite being an African island nation of just over 500,000 inhabitants. The team led by (Pedro Leitão Brito) Bubista came to the World Cup with the sole objective of enjoying the experience and []

Historic Cape Verde reach knockout rounds with Saudi out after goalless draw

Cape Verde continued their fairy tale run at the 2026 World Cup by making the round of 32 in their first appearance, finishing second in Group H after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.