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Trio accused of stealing

THREE men were charged in Freeport’s Magistrates Court yesterday for stealing. Jermaine Moxey, 43, of Watlins Road; Demri Charlton, 33, of Spoonhill Loop; and John Williams, 40, of Bass Lane were arraigned before Magistrate Charlton Smith on five c

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Sister of murdered sailor says she forgives killers

A SIBLING of murdered American sailor Kyle Bruner told a judge yesterday that she would not hold the actions of her brother’s killers against The Bahamas.

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Death penalty sought for Bruner killers

A PROSECUTOR argued yesterday that the murder of an American sailor during his attempt to prevent a robbery of two visitors is a fitting case for the imposition of the discretionary death penalty.

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Deandre Ayton: ‘What’s said is already said’

THE relationship between Phoenix Suns centre Deandre Ayton and head coach Monty Williams continues to be a point of contention for the franchise. Following a bitter end to the 2021-22 season and a lengthy contract negotiation in the offseason, Ayton addressed the relationship between the two on the first day of training camp.

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Prince William: Relationships evolve, friendship endures

PRINCE William said the monarchy would support decisions The Bahamas makes about its future, with 50 years of independence next year and amid reignited public discussion about the country possibly shedding ties to Queen Elizabeth II.

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Residents to protest over issues in Abaco

A PEACEFUL demonstration is set to take place in Abaco tomorrow to allow residents to voice their frustrations about the post-Dorian rebuilding process as well as other issues.

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‘Pay nurses for working in pandemic’

THE Bahamas Nurses Union said it is giving Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis until December 31 to pay nurses what they are owed for giving service amid the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting the government should be sued over the matter.

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Nurses union president repeats appeal for timely overtime payment

BAHAMAS Nurses Union president Amancha Williams on Friday repeated her appeal to the Public Hospital Authority for the consistent and timely payment of overtime each month.

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BAISS basketball: Senior girl Falcons earn 32-27 victory over Saints

IT wasn’t the type of performance that head coach Hattie Moxey anticipated, but she was delighted that her Jordan Prince Williams Falcons flew out of Kingsway Academy with a hard-fought win over the Saints.

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Man remanded on charges of murder and intent to endanger life for shooting of Theo Williams

A MAN was remanded in custody yesterday after he was accused of fatally shooting a man, who was on bail for murder, outside a bar on Hospital Lane earlier this year.

Ex-leader of Turks and Caicos wounded in armed robbery

A former leader of the Turks and Caicos Islands was shot and wounded during an apparent robbery near a strip of tourist hotels, police in the British territory said Monday.

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Dates for Royal visit revealed

THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit The Bahamas from March 24-26 as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Cabinet Office announced last night.

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Contract worker electrocuted while repairing street lights

A WORKER for a local company contracted by the Grand Bahama Power Company (GBPC) for its street light repair programme was electrocuted while working yesterday and died at the Rand Memorial Hospital.

Law firm unveils latest partners

Samantha M. Williams and Christopher J. Wells have become Graham Thompson’s latest partners.

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Call for recognition of departed 'national hero'

THE REV Sebastian Campbell, National Heroes Committee chairman, called for William "Bill" Cartwright to be officially recognised by Parliament as a national hero and

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Today, 18-year-old Stanhope gets set for World Rowing Jr Championships

WITH the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, over and done with, another athlete is ready to represent the Bahamas abroad.

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How Rajiv is making the best of it in Canada

RAJIV Williams, a first year student studying in Canada, is among the scores of Bahamian students unable to return home amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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World Relays: Online media accreditation coming soon

WITH more than 100 journalists from around the world already expressing an interest in covering the inaugural International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) World Relays Bahamas 2014, the centralised online media accreditation system will soon be available to the press.

Cable: 3-5 years to ‘turn corner’ on Florida move

Cable Bahamas is targeting the “three-five year mark” for returns on its $100 million Florida investment, which has increased its contribution to total revenues by seven percentage points year-over-year.

Bahamian actor recognised as 'pioneer' in American film

THE first Bahamian actor ever to be captured on film is being recognised as a pioneer during a five-month long exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City.