Let’s Swim Bahamas Reports Major Strides

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The program, which was founded in 2008, aims to teach Bahamian children how to swim.

It has training sessions at the Betty Kelly Kenning (BKK) Aquatic Center, University of The Bahamas, and St. Andrews International School.

They have reported a few developments in the first half of its year.

The program donated record boards to the BKK, celebrating the accomplishments of Bahamian swimmers.

It also reported big success at Eva Hilton Primary, which has a 75% participation rate in the program.

In addition to teaching young students, the program also has Saturday sessions where adults learn how to swim as well.

The report also shouted out the coaches and sponsors who make everything shake.

From The NBA To College Hoops, Bahamians See Action On The Court

The big man from New Providence had a monster game to help the LA Lakers get a 142-111 win over the Washington Wizards.

He had 28 points, one off his season high of 29 back in November, along with 13 rebounds, 3 assists, and controlling the paint with 3 blocks.

Luka Doncic had a triple-double with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists, while Lebron James contributed 20 points.

Buddy Hield had 10 off the bench in Golden State’s 131-124 loss to the Detroit Pistons.

In college, Coach Yolett McCcuin and her 17th-ranked University of Mississippi Rebels logged a big 83-75 upset over Vanderbilt.

Cotie McMahon led the team with 27 points, and Rhema Collins led Florida International University to a 74-61 win over Liberty.

The conference USA’s leading scorer and rebounder matched her season averages, scoring 19 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the win.

Another Bahamian, Denika Lightbourne, came off the bench for 7 points in 22 minutes.