Magistrate’s injunction bid denied after transfer over complaints
A SUPREME Court ruling has revealed that acting Senior Magistrate Aniska Isaacs was quietly placed on administrative leave, removed from active duties in the Magistrate’s Court and transferred back to the Supreme Court after complaints were made about her conduct and temperament, even though the Judicial and Legal Services Commission later decided that no disciplinary proceedings should be brought against her.
Teen granted bail for alleged setting fire to Cafe Matisse
AN 18-year-old man was granted bail yesterday after he was accused of setting fire to Cafe Matisse and causing $32,845 in damage.
Doctor says alleged victim was withdrawn in exam
A DOCTOR testified yesterday that a woman appeared withdrawn as she performed a rape kit on her the day she was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man who gave her a ride in western New Providence in 2023.
Suspect in $2.9m drug bust jailed for breaching bail
A MAN awaiting trial in connection with a $2.9m marijuana bust off Ragged Island in 2023 was sentenced to one year in prison yesterday after he admitted breaching his bail conditions.
Man killed in car crash on Earnest Dean Hwy in Abaco
A 30-year-old man died in Abaco after he was ejected from a Nissan Note during a two-vehicle crash on Earnest Dean Highway in Spring City on Monday morning.
22-year-old shot dead outside a Constitution Drive residence
A 22-year-old man was shot dead in the driver’s seat of a silver Suzuki Swift early Monday morning after gunmen opened fire on him and a 20-year-old woman outside a residence on Constitution Drive, off Foster Street.
Man accused of pointing gun at police stands trial
THE investigator in the case of a man accused of pulling a gun on two police officers on Mutton Fish Drive in 2020 testified yesterday that the defendant gave “no comment” during his police interview.
Man remanded to prison for alleged sexual assault of teen
A MAN accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in Pinewood Gardens last week was remanded to prison yesterday.
Four years for firearm parts
A MAN who admitted having five firearm components and ammunition at his Pastel Gardens home last week was sentenced to four years in prison yesterday.
Man on bail for illegal build
A MAN accused of damaging Crown land and building on it without a permit was granted bail yesterday.
Man sentenced to 11 years in child sex assault case
A MAN was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Friday for the sexual assault of a child in the family islands in 2022, resulting in pregnancy.
National Security Minister troubled by assault reports
NATIONAL Security Minister Myles Laroda said he has seen numerous reports of women being sexually assaulted since taking office one month ago, calling the cases a troubling theme in the daily crime reports he receives from the Commissioner of Police.
Man accused of pulling gun on two police officers
A POLICE officer testified on Friday that he collected evidence from the scene where a man allegedly pulled a gun on two officers on Mutton Fish Drive in 2020.
Three teenage boys granted $7,500 bailin alleged gang rape of 15-year-old girl
THREE teenage boys were granted bail on Friday after they were accused of the gang rape of a 15-year-old girl near East West Highway earlier this month.
Man remanded to prison for breach of bail conditions
A MAN was remanded to prison last week after he was accused of breaching his bail while awaiting trial for allegedly having a loaded assault rifle in New Providence last year.
