Extradition appeal rejected in case that dates back to 2002
THE Court of Appeal has denied a man’s request to appeal his extradition case to the Privy Council, after ruling his matter did not raise an arguable case or highlight a point of law of general public importance.
Shoplifter sentenced to six months jail for theft
A 55-year-old man was sentenced to six months in prison after he was caught attempting to steal an assortment of hygienic products from a local pharmacy last week.
Men admit guilt in breaking curfew
A 45-year-old man who said he violated curfew because he went to pick up his wife from her mother’s house was fined $200 yesterday.
Man shot dead on Belfour Avenue
Police are investigating after a man was shot dead on Belfour Avenue on Tuesday night.
Woman stole from children’s home
A 43-year-old woman was fined $500 after she admitted stealing from a children’s home where she worked last month to help pay her rent.
Hitting man with Kalik bottle brings $1,500 fine
A MAN who admitted hitting another man on the head with a Kalik bottle during an argument last week was fined $1,500 in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
36-year murder sentence upheld
THE Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the 36-year sentence of a man convicted of murder in 2013, after refusing his application for an extension of time within which to appeal his conviction.
Man who stabbed girlfriend told to take anger classes
A MAN who stabbed his girlfriend during a domestic dispute was ordered to attend anger management classes and pay for the medical attention she received for her injuries.
‘A nice, loving, kind girl - a good mom’: Domestic row turns to horror as mother and daughter killed
A MOTHER and her child were found slain at their Nassau Village home yesterday morning.
NIB manager denies fraud charges
THE manager of the National Insurance Board’s Andros branch who yesterday denied defrauding the organisation of tens of thousands of dollars was denied bail ahead of his trial.
Mother and daughter murdered in Nassau Village
A MOTHER and her child were found slain at their Nassau Village home on Monday morning.
Four in hospital after shooting and stabbings
FOUR people are in hospital after a shooting and two stabbing incidents over the weekend.
SUSPECTS QUIZZED IN ‘$200k’ NIB FRAUD
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force is expected to charge several people today over allegations of fraud at the National Insurance Board.
Senior pastor accused of preventing pastoral board from entering church
A DEFENCE attorney on Friday accused the senior pastor of Golden Gates Assembly of “throwing jeers” at members on the church’s pastoral board and preventing them from having access within the church, in what was described as an abuse of power.
