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Global sports betting supplier Kambi Group plc has signed a multi-year agreement this week to become the online sports betting partner of The Bahamas biggest gaming operator, Island Luck.

The partnership will see Island Luck leverage Kambis sports betting and technology services to upgrade its current sportsbook, offering Bahamians a best-in-class online betting experience.

Established in 2009, Island Luck is licensed by the Gaming Board for The Bahamas and is the largest gaming company in the country, offering online sports betting, casino and lottery throughout the islands.

This latest partnership sees Kambi expand its reach in the Americas region where it recently secured deals in Argentina and Peru, in addition to powering sports betting launches across multiple US states.

Kristian Nyln, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: We are delighted to have finalized this agreement with Island Luck, extending Kambis presence in the Americas and further strengthening our global network.

As a local market leader in The Bahamas, Island Luck is a perfect fit for Kambi and we look forward to working closely with their team to deliver an industry-leading sports betting experience to its players.

Island Luck CEO Sebas Bastian added: Our sports product is a significant, strategic and important vertical for our group and after considerable research, it was evident that a strategic partnership with Kambi, a global leader in the sportsbook space, was the right decision for us.

We are extremely happy to partner with Kambi to provide our customers with a superior sports betting experience and to provide us with cutting-edge risk management tools.

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Theres a brand-new way to fly to Nassau in The Bahamas.

Tropic Ocean Airways, the fast-expanding Fort Lauderdale-based air carrier, is launching scheduled service to Nassau.

The new flights, which launch Aug. 12, will operate four times per week, with service on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays.

Most notably, travelers on the Nassau route depart from the Sheltair private aviation terminal not from the main FLL airport.

That means its effectively a private flight, with expedited boarding and arrival experiences at the Sheltair FBO in Fort Lauderdale and Odyssey Aviation in Nassau.

Notably, tsravelers only need to arrive 45 minutes before their flights.

Tropic Ocean Airways has been flying to The Bahamas and Odyssey Aviation since 2009, guided by a philosophy we at Odyssey Aviation also follow, said Steven K. Kelly Principal at Odyssey

Tropic is flying the service on Cessna Caravan EX aircraft with nine seats; the flight takes about an hour.Aviation.

As we continue to welcome many of our Baha Mar guests from the South Florida region, having additional airlift with seamless departure and arrival experiences is more valued than ever, said Graeme Davis, President of the Baha Mar resort. We are thrilled to participate in debuting Tropic Ocean Airways new scheduled services, a much appreciated and needed benefit for our tourism industry and overall enhancement of our guest experience. Tourism continues to be one of the strongest driving economic factors for The Bahamas and this additional airlift will be significant for the destination and the future of travel to Nassau. Tropic Ocean Airways new service not only offers our guests ease of access, but also provides them with an almost private plane, which we are noticing a growing desire for.

Base rates start at $350 one-way, according to the company, excluding taxes and landing fees.

Tropic says that as demand continues to grow, the company plans to add additional airlift to support tourism and international travel needs.

The airline operates scheduled and charter service to destinations across The Bahamas out of Fort Lauderdale.

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There's a New Way to Fly to Nassau, The Bahamas - Caribbean Journal

The Bahamas has reinstated mandatory Covid testing for all visitors, including vaccinated travelers.

Fully vaccinated travelers, as well as children from two to 11 years of age, are required to obtain a Covid-19 test (either a rapid antigen or a PCR test) taken no more than five days prior to arrival. Vaccinated travelers should still provide proof of vaccination.

The new protocols take effect Aug. 6 but are waived for anyone who has already obtained a Bahamas Travel Health Visa in anticipation of imminent travel.

In addition to obtaining a PCR test no more than five days prior to travel, unvaccinated travelers must take a rapid antigen test on day four if staying longer than five days and fill out a health questionnaire every day of their stay.

All children under the age of two are exempt from any testing requirements.

Travel within the Bahamas from Nassau and Paradise Island, Grand Bahama, Bimini, Exuma, Abaco and North and South Eleuthera, including Harbour Island, carries the same requirements as above for vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers.

Guests on cruises that originate in and return to the Bahamas must apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa and follow the new testing requirements.

All travelers entering the Bahamas on cruises that originate in the U.S. are subject to the testing requirements mandated by the cruise line and approved by the government of the Bahamas, keeping in mind that cruise lines may have different requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers.

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The British airline announced that it will inaugurate flights to Nassau, Bahamas, starting on November 20. Virgin Atlantic will fly twice a week in the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, configured with 258 seats in three classes.

As communicated by the company, the flights will be available for sale in the reservation system from August 11. At the moment, the companys schedule between London and Nassau is not officially known.

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Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Atlantic, commented, We couldnt be more excited to add the Bahamas to our ever-expanding portfolio of Caribbean destinations. We are seeing a real demand from our customers for luxury holidays in the sun with Brits keen to escape on their next adventure after a difficult year. With 16 islands surrounded by the worlds clearest water, the Bahamas offers the perfect escape for those travellers looking to either simply relax or explore a new corner of the world.

Were currently flying to Barbados, Antigua, Jamaica and Grenada and expect to restart Tobago and Havana, Cuba in the upcoming months. We look forward to launching new services to the Bahamas as well as the first direct service from Europe to St Vincent and the Grenadines in October 2021.

We are incredibly thrilled about Virgin Atlantics new, twice-weekly airlift services from Londons Heathrow Airport, which will allow travellers to opt for a direct flight to the capital of The Bahamas, said theHon. Dionisio DAguilar, Bahamas Minister of Tourism & Aviation.There is a growing demand amongst UK travelers seeking a tropical, Bahamian escape. We look forward to welcoming them to our beautiful shores to experience what makes our country a unique Caribbean destination unlike any other.

Virgins routes between United Kingdom and the Caribbean

On the other hand, Virgin Atlantic will increase its frequency of flights to Barbados, reaching five operations from Manchester and eleven from London, reaching 16 weekly.

See also: Viva Air Colombia inaugurates flights between Medellin and Mexico City.

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TOKYO Steven Gardiner of the Bahamas emerged from a crowded pack to win the gold in the mens 400 meters. Gardiner, who finished in 43.85 seconds, was challenged by Anthony Jose Zambrano of Colombia, who finished second, and Kirani James of Grenada in third. It was Jamess third straight Olympic medal in the event: He won the gold in 2012 and the silver in 2016. Grenada has three Olympic medals in the countrys history, and they all belong to James.

Michael Norman, the U.S. champion, finished fifth, one spot behind his American teammate, Michael Cherry.

And sometimes, those records are falling earlier than expected in qualifying heats.

Ask Matthew Centrowitz, who had been attempting to defend his Olympic title in the mens 1,500 meters. He ran his fastest time of the year on Thursday in his semifinal heat and fell short of advancing to Saturdays final. His time of 3:33.69 was good enough for ninth, well behind Abel Kipsang of Kenya, who set an Olympic record (3:31.65) and won the heat.

Cole Hocker, the 20-year-old American who won the event at the U.S. trials and only recently completed his sophomore season at the University of Oregon, was more fortunate. He merely had to run a lifetime best of 3:33.87 to finish second in his heat and secure one of five automatic spots in the final.

Centrowitz, 31, said he was disappointed with his tactics.

We all knew it was going to be a fast race, and I just put too much emphasis on being right off the shoulder of whoever was in the lead, he said. When theyre running the Olympic record in the heats, you cant be out in Lane 2, Lane 3 and wasting energy like that.

Asked about possibly competing through another Olympic cycle, Centrowitz said: Its hard to say. Well have to finish the season up and see how it goes. Obviously, at some point, age catches up to us.

Katie Nageotte of the U.S. made sure her first Olympic experience was a memorable one. She cleared 16 feet three-quarters of an inch to win the gold. Anzhelika Sidorova of Russia finished second, and Holly Bradshaw of Britain was third.

The multi-events crowned their champions. Damian Warner was the Olympic gold medalist in the decathlon, setting Canadian and Olympic records with 9,018 points. Kevin Mayer of France won the silver, and Ashley Moloney won the bronze. Garrett Scantling of the U.S. was fourth.

And Nafissatou Thiam of Belgium became the first woman to repeat as the Olympic heptathlon champion since Jackie Joyner Kersee won consecutive titles for the U.S. in 1988 and 1992. Thiam was joined on the medal podium by a pair of Dutch athletes: Anouk Vetter in second and Emma Oosterwegel in third.

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Trayce Jackson-Davis can't wait.

Can you blame him?

The Bahamas are calling, a pair of exhibition games against a pro Serbian team are looming and the 6-9 junior forward gets a chance -- finally -- to play in a new Indiana basketball era.

"Going to the Bahamas, being able to get away with my teammates, that's going to be good because we've been going at it the last three months," he says. "It's been a long summer. Playing against a good team in Serbia. They're going to bring a challenge for us. It's really going to test ourselves to see where we are, what we need to work at, what we're good at.

"It's going to be good for us, so... I just can't wait to get out there and play."

Jackson-Davis is coming off an All-America season in which he averaged 19.1 points and 9.0 rebounds. But his shooting percentages dropped from his freshman to sophomore seasons (56.6 to 51.7 from the field, 68.5 to 65.5 from the line), and he has yet to take a college three-pointer.

That will likely change under coach Mike Woodson, whose first recruiting coup after getting the job was convincing Jackson-Davis to stay a Hoosier. Woodson says Jackson-Davis has excelled this summer, which is what you want from your best player.

"He's one player that was always intriguing," Woodson says. "When I took the job, I was desperately trying to get him to stay and we were able to get that done.

"From the time we started to where we are now, he's made some improvement in terms of how he's running and playing. He's playing much more aggressive than he did in some of the tapes that I watched from last season. We're going to need him to be that guy who plays aggressive. If he can average 20 points and double-digit rebounds, that's a major bonus."

It starts, Jackson-Davis says, with getting in better shape.

"The biggest thing I worked on this summer from last summer is my conditioning. Last summer I wasn't in the best shape I could be like my freshman year. I thought my freshman year I was in shape for the most part. But this year I've gotten a lot better."

Improved conditioning is critical to thrive in Woodson's free-flowing offense that will feature four perimeter players and one inside. That does not mean four guards. Expect forward Race Thompson to play with Jackson-Davis along with guards such as Rob Phinisee, Khristian Lander, Xavier Johnson, Tre Galloway, Anthony Leal, Parker Stewart and Tamar Bates.

"It's basically four-out, one-in, but at the same time it's not," Jackson-Davis says. "I can start on the block, set an up screen for Rob, play out on the perimeter. Race can do the same thing. Me and Race are interchangeable at the four and five. It means basically one through five are playing all places on the floor."

Beyond that, Jackson-Davis adds, "There's a lot of different types of cuts, dribble hand-off actions, back-cuts on the backside, the backdoor. It's just really playing free-flowing basketball, just taking what the defense gives you.

"Being able to space the floor out a little bit more because our offense is going to be mostly position-less basketball. Just being able to just make plays for my teammates and be able to hit open shots is really big for me this coming season."

As for Woodson's impact on the Hoosier program, Jackson-Davis says, "From the moment he got here, he brought the family aspect. That's the big thing with him, he's a family guy. He's a player's coach.

"Him coming out the first day and telling us how things are going to be, how it's going to be a family atmosphere, how you can go to him for anything, I think that was the biggest element for all of us.

"Then just being on the court with him for the last two, three months, he gives you confidence. He wants you to be the best player you can be. He has a vision for each and every one of us. He loves all of us. We break it down with family every day.

"I think he truly means that."

Meaning now turns to this weekend's Bahamas trip. IU will play on Friday and Sunday at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort against BC Mega.

This is the fourth such overseas trip the Hoosiers have made, following an 18-game, around-the-world adventure in 1985 under coach Bob Knight, then a three-game swing to the Bahamas in 2007 and a five-game trip to Canada in 2014.

Preparation includes 10 practices, critical when you're building a new program, as Woodson is doing, when you're blending a new staff with six new-to-the-roster players, and eight veterans you've never coached before.

Woodson needs to see what they can do. They need to see what he and his staff have devised.

Going against another team will provide insight practices can't.

If it works, when it works, a return to program glory could be the reward.

That's the future. For now, it's the nuts and bolts of putting a team together, building chemistry, and devising offensive and defensive approaches that will thrive at the highest levels.

For players such as Jackson-Davis, it's all about making the most of it.

"We have to make plays, and everyone is a play-maker on the floor," he says. "That's big for us, just being able to showcase that."

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6-Banner Sunday is Inside the Halls weekly newsletter in partnership withThe Assembly Call. More than 8,000 Indiana fans receive the newsletter each week. In addition to appearing each week on the site, you can also opt to receive 6-Banner Sunday by email. A form to subscribe via email is available at the bottom of this weeks 6-Banner Sunday.

Welcome to another edition of 6-Banner Sunday, a joint production betweenThe Assembly CallandInside the Hallwhere we highlight the five most essential IU basketball stories of the past week, plus take a look at how the other IU sports programs are doing.

As IUs time in the Bahamas nears, several stories occurred both related and unrelated. The program had media availability with IU coach Mike Woodson before the trip. Also, some roster, recruiting and COVID info came out this week. Finally, we had former Hoosiers make news and as usual will conclude our sixth banner with other IU sports stories.

Here is this weeks Assembly Call radio discussing IU recruit Kaleb Banks.

Media Availability: Woodson, Phinisee and Kopp Roster Changes: Three Managers and a Walk on Recruiting News: Hood-Schifino and 2024 offers COVID News: Masks at IU, But No Changes to Attendance and NCAA Releases Policy Former Hoosier Contracts: Oladipo and Zeller Hoosier Roundup

As the Bahamas trip approaches, several members of the team spoke out this week. First and foremost, IU coach Mike Woodson had both media availability over zoom and appeared with Andy Katz over the last few days. Inside The Halls Tyler Tachman wrote a feature story about Woodsons first summer on the job following his media appearence.

Outside of Woodson, a couple players were written about or heard from this week.iuhoosiers.comPete DiPrimio had an in-depth look at senior Rob Phinisee and Northwestern transfer Miller Kopp released a second vlog.

Some information on who would be part of this years team came out this week. While the contributions of all of these individuals will no doubt fly under the radar, they will nonetheless be valued members.

First, the addition of three graduate managers came to light this week. Also, while next years roster is basically complete, Shaan Burke, a walk-on from San Diego was given a spot on the squad.

Recruiting was a topic of interest this week, as a top player had IU in his final five schools he will pick from.

Jalen Hood-Schifino who is the no. 26 player in the 2022 class according to the 247Composite rankings, included the Hoosiers along with Florida, Memphis, Tennessee and Texas as the places he will choose between.

Also, while it is a long way off, two 2024 players were given scholarship offers from IU in William Jobe and Cooper Koch.

As COVID cases rise with the new Delta variant, some fans may be wondering if full attendance will still happen as planned. Just this week, Bloomington announced a mask requirement indoors for all people regardless of vaccination status.

While IU intends to follow this new rule, per the Indy Stars Zach Osterman attendance in the stands will not be affected as of now.

Also, the NCAA released COVID protocols for this fall.

The two most decorated IU players of the last decade received new contracts this week.

Victor Oladipo signed for the veterans minimum in Miami as he continues to try to rehab from injury, while Cody Zeller was given a similar deal and is headed west to Portland.

IU revealed an NIL Directory.

Zach Apple helped the US Swimming team win the 400-meter relay in record time. Also, diver Andrew Capobianco finished 10th in the three meter springboard in Tokyo and was named a CoSIDA All-American. Meanwhile, Carson Tyler had two wins at the USA Diver Junior National Championships.

Womens Golfer Valerie Clancy won the 49th Hermitage Ladies Scratch Cup.

Footballs AJ Barner was awarded Scholar Athlete of the Month. Also, a new premium section will be added to Memorial Stadium this year. Meanwhile, star linebacker Micah McFadden was named to the Lombardi Award Watch List and WR Cameron Buckley was named to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List.

Former softball player Gabbi Jenkins will join the coaching staff as a volunteer assistant.

Water Polo had 14 Hoosiers receive academic awards.

Soccer assistant coach Kevin Robson was elevated to associate head coach.

Baseball will take part in the Round Rock Classic next season featuring several elite teams.

Womens Basketball will host NC State in a Sweet 16 rematch for the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Field Hockey had an incoming freshman named to the New Zealand U-18 National Camp.

Track and Field signed 18 athletes for the incoming class.

Thanks for your continued support for The Assembly Call. Well be back next weekend with a new roundup.

Now go enjoy yourself a 6-banner Sunday.

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6-Banner Sunday: Mike Woodson speaks as IU prepares for trip to the Bahamas - Inside the Hall

As pandemic travel restrictions and lockdowns eased both locally and abroad in early 2021, the Bahamian luxury housing market quickly began making a comeback. Interested buyers were discovering The Bahamas for its convenient proximity to the U.S. mainland and as viable destination for second and vacation homes for a number of desirable reasons including its stable government and economy, safe and friendly communities and famed natural beauty.

Condo VikingsandJolie Luxury Homes have over 20 years of experience in luxury real estate in The Bahamas and have been at the forefront of the real estate boom connecting buyers and sellers through every stage of the sale. Created by Sweden-born, 43 year-old (and 20-year resident of The Bahamas) Gustaf Hernqvist, the two companies have shared a significant part of the market, producing more than $50m in sales in the second quarter of 2021.

The Bahamas is still relatively undiscovered in luxury real estate and has enjoyed an upwardgrowth trajectory making it an ideal emerging market with an increasing amount of investment opportunity, says Hernqvist.

The Bahamas not only offers some of the worlds most gorgeous beaches and stylish communities, but it also offers a number of financial advantages and proactive incentives for investments and a host of other benefits:

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS The Bahamas is expected to receive some 40,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines by the end of August, said Health Minister Renward Wells yesterday.

Speaking to reporters outside the House of Assembly, Wells noted that while negotiations are still ongoing to secure a large donation of Pfizer vaccines, the government has made a down payment for its first tranche of J&J doses through the African Union.

The Caribbean and Africa came together to increase our buying power, he explained.

We have collectively pooled our resources and The Bahamas right now is entitled to about 40,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson.

We put down our down payment for it and we are expecting probably by no later than the end of August, that we will be receiving that vaccine.

This follows weeks of limited availability of vaccine appointments due to low supplies.

As of August 7, some 108,506 doses of the vaccines have been administered, of which 62,863 people have received the first dose and47,580 people are fully vaccinated.

That number includes residents who got fully vaccinated abroad and who have registered with the ministry.

The Bahamas received its latest tranche of vaccines from the World Health Organizations COVAX Facility last week, totaling 100,800 doses from the mechanism to date.

The government has also received a donation of3,496vaccine doses from Montserrat and Anguilla and a donation of20,000doses from the government of India.

The 5,000 vaccine doses that were borrowed from Antigua and Barbuda in late June will be returned to the country.

During a national address on Monday night, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis again insisted that vaccination is important to reaching a post-emergency orders regime.

He also announced that the government has concluded negotiations to acquire new vaccines that will allow The Bahamas over the next few months to have the capacity to vaccinate all Bahamians and residents who wish to be inoculated against COVID-19.

The prime minister said even with a large percentage of Bahamians vaccinated, the virus will not disappear, but this will protect the public and mitigate high cases and hospitalizations.

Although the prime minister noted the importance of vaccination, he assured it will remain voluntary and acknowledged the concerns of those who still have questions about the jab.

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Biden administration reportedly considering barring non-vaccinated international travelers from entering the USAThe state department and White House have not yet finalized the policy

NASSAU, BAHAMAS Bahamas Ambassador to the United States Sidney Collie said yesterday Bahamian officials are monitoring and awaiting a change in policy for the US to require proof of vaccination for international travelers.

A Reuters exclusive story on Wednesday revealed that the Biden administration in working on a plan that would require all visitors to be fully vaccinated against the virus in order to eventually lift travel restrictions that bar much of the world from entering the country.

Speaking to Eyewitness News on the matter, Collie confirmed that officials are awaiting the completion of the policy to see the way forward.

They are going to amend their travel advisory for all international passengers coming into the United States to at least have the first shot of the vaccine, he said.

They have not put out publicly yet which vaccines will be acceptable in this new advisory.

As you are aware, you will have global travelers from China, Russia and all of the world who may be vaccinated with other vaccines.

All the policy has said so far, that Im aware of, is that foreign travelers will have to be vaccinated with at least the first dose.

Collie noted that US officials are also looking at testing requirements and how they are going to incorporate it into the vaccination requirement in the new policy.

The state department and White House have not yet finalized the policy. They are still working through it, he said.

The move comes as the world continues to see rising COVID-19 cases due to the highly transmissible COVID-19 delta variant.

There are concerns the delta variant could become the dominant strain across the globe due its rapid spread.

While health officials have not confirmed the presence of the delta variant in country, they have urged Bahamians to err on the side of caution and follow all public health protocols even if vaccinated.

The Bahamas at currently at a Level 3 Travel Health Notice due to COVID-19, indicating a high level of COVID-19 in the country.

It is currently in a surge, on Friday recording 228 COVID-19 cases on Thursday the highest number of cases recorded in a single day since the start of the pandemic.

The cases included 164 on New Providence, 20 on Eleuthera, 15 on Abaco, 12 on Exuma, 11 on Grand Bahama and three each on Andros and Bimini & Cat Cay.

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BATED BREATH: Bahamas officials await pending COVID-related changes to US policy for international travelers - EyeWitness News