Nassau, Bahamas- The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture wishes to extend its most sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Samuel “Sam” Haven on his passing.  Sam, as he was affectionately known, was one of the finest all around sportsmen that this country has produced.  Sam was also extensively involved in sports administration.  

In his early years Sam was one of the country’s leading soccer players, a sport that he devoted a good portion of his life to.  He was also very instrumental in the formation and administration of the Bankers Softball League in which he also engaged as a player in that league.  

Mr. Haven was appointed to numerous sporting organizations in the country, and was recently appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission.  All of these activities were in addition to his profession as a banker where he held numerous senior positions in the Banking industry.

  It is fair to say that the Bahamas has lost one of its premier sportsmen and administrators; one who has dedicated a significant portion of his life to the further development of sports in our country.

  The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Culture again extends its sincere condolences to his family, and offer the words of Matthew 5:4, “Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted”, and encourages all to be strong during this time of bereavement.