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Philippe Hosts City of Freeport Council Camp

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – Dozens of young basketball players hit the hardwood last week at St. George’s Gymnasium in Grand Bahama as the City of Freeport Council hosted its annual basketball camp.

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June 28, 2026

Taige Adderley

GRAND BAHAMA, BAHAMAS – Dozens of young basketball players hit the hardwood last week at St. George’s Gymnasium in Grand Bahama as the City of Freeport Council hosted its annual basketball camp.

The camp, led by Jay Phillippe, brought together boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 17 for a week of skill development.

Participants received instruction from certified coaches, focusing on the fundamentals of the game, including ball handling, passing, shooting, defensive technique and team play.

Phillippe, who enjoyed one of the most successful coaching runs in Bahamian high school basketball at Sunland Baptist, said he was encouraged by both the turnout, and the level of talent displayed throughout the camp.

Fidelity Joins as Title Sponsor for Mingoes Golf Invitational

The University of The Bahamas Mingoes are taking to the links for a good cause.

Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) Limited has been announced as the title sponsor of the second annual University of The Bahamas Mingoes Golf Invitational, scheduled for July 5th at the Royal Blue Golf Course at Baha Mar.

The tournament serves as a fundraising initiative for the university’s golf programme, which has experienced significant growth in recent years.

Dunkin’ Bahamas has joined the event as a gold sponsor, while Lightbourne trading and J.S. Johnson return as silver sponsors.

UB Athletics Director Kimberley Rolle said she is excited to have the support of the corporate community as the programme continues to develop.

The tournament will feature a shotgun start at 2 p.m. at the Royal Blue Course.