Man launches appeal against 35-year prison sentence
A MAN convicted of attempting to murder three men at a cemetery in East Grand Bahama over three years ago has launched an appeal against his 35-year prison sentence.
Probation for making false report
A 20-year-old man, who lied to police officers when he told them that two men had robbed him of his car at gunpoint, was placed on six months probation yesterday.
Arrests over unlicensed firearm
FOUR men were arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm on Tuesday, police reported.
Suspect held on stabbing murder
A STABBING incident after an argument involving two men on Key West Street on Monday has left one man dead.
Man charged with murder
A 21-year-old man was yesterday charged with murder in the Magistrate’s Court.
Haitian man and woman must pay $300 to avoid prison
A HAITIAN man and woman who admitted travelling to the country illegally must each pay $300 to avoid spending a year in prison prior to their deportation.
Teenager placed on daily curfew after fight
A TEENAGER who last month fought another youngster who accused him of being a homosexual was yesterday placed on a daily curfew.
Police warn against fake COVID tests
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has warned people against obtaining fake COVID-19 tests, noting several people have recently been arrested and charged in court as a result.
Two shot in separate incidents
TWO men were taken to hospital after they were shot in separate incidents on Saturday.
21-year-old mother jailed for false COVID test result
A 21-year-old mother was sentenced Friday to six months in prison for presenting a false Doctor’s Hospital COVID-19 test result when she attempted to travel earlier this week.
54-year-old faces three charges
A 54-YEAR-OLD man was arraigned Friday on three charges, including possession at night of a housebreaking instrument.
Man shot dead in Kemp Road area
A MAN wearing an ankle monitoring bracelet was the country’s 32nd murder victim Friday when he was fatally shot in the Kemp Road area.
Students fall sick after eating marijuana cookies
SEVERAL students on Eleuthera fell sick after consuming marijuana laced cookies which were shipped to the island, police reported yesterday.
NO FACE MASK? THAT’S $250
A MAN was fined $250 yesterday after police found him at a local establishment without a face mask.
Nygard denied bail in extradition fight
PETER Nygard will remain in jail while fighting extradition to the United States.
