Residents sue over insurance after destruction of Dorian
GRAND Bahama homeowners whose residential properties were destroyed a year ago during Hurricane Dorian are taking legal action in the Supreme Court against a major bank and insurance companies for allegedly failing to pay premiums on their insurance policies.
Robbery retrial ordered over counsel’s withdrawal
THE Court of Appeal yesterday ordered a retrial for a man who was convicted of robbery, after he argued the trial judge did not give him adequate time to prepare his defence after his counsel withdrew from his case.
Brothers sent to jail for theft
TWO brothers who broke into a man’s house and stole $100 worth of electronics were yesterday sentenced to three months in prison.
Recently released from jail - and back in court for not wearing a face mask
A MAGISTRATE yesterday discharged a young man who was summoned to court for leaving his home without a face mask.
Anger classes ordered for man who smashed windows
A MAN was ordered to attend anger management classes after he damaged his ex-girlfriend’s father’s vehicle and house windows.
Fraudster is told to pay back stolen money
A 21-year-old woman who defrauded Commonwealth Bank of over $3,000 was placed on two years’ probation and ordered to pay back the stolen money.
Bail denied in assault case
A 23-year-old man who was accused of assaulting his uncle during a domestic dispute earlier this year was denied bail ahead of his trial yesterday.
Man accused of taxi driver killing
A MAN who evaded arrest for two years by fleeing to the United States was arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday charged with the murder of a taxi driver in 2018.
Another victim of drive-by killers
THE sister of a man who was shot and killed at Dumping Ground Corner on Friday night said the family is reeling over her brother’s death.
Former fugitive faces murder charge
A FORMER fugitive alleged to have committed murder was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Fine for man found with marijuana
A 23-year-old man who was found with over a pound of marijuana was fined $1,300 on Friday.
Woman pleads guilty to fraud charges
A 26-year-old woman was charged with fraud in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
Teenager fined for not wearing mask
A TEENAGER was fined $150 on Friday after police found him on a local beach without a face mask late last month.
Man shot by police after chase
A man is in hospital after being shot by police following a chase early on Friday.
Held in custody for bail breach
A TEENAGER who violated the conditions of his bail was yesterday remanded into custody for one month.
