Hunt for armed robber
POLICE are searching for a man responsible for an armed robbery on Wednesday. According to reports, shortly after 9pm a woman was standing outside a residence on Vanria Avenue, Sunset Park when she was approached by an armed man who robbed her of a s
Schizophrenic mother claims demons told her to set fire to young child
A jury yesterday saw graphic photos of the charred body of a one-year-old girl who died from being set afire by her schizophrenic mother who claimed demons told her to do it, a court heard yesterday.At least one juror could be seen fighting back tear
Murder conviction quashed because dying man’s words dismissed as weak evidence
A MAN has had his murder conviction overturned after Court of Appeal judges found a dying man’s declaration that the accused had shot him was weak evidence.
32-year-old accused of murdering Mdeez
SHAMANO Cooper is responsible for murdering Bahamian singer Devon “Mdeez” Knight last week, police have alleged.
Burglar 'was shot after stabbing officer'
A former police reservist yesterday testified how a 33-year-old shop breaking suspect was shot and killed after allegedly stabbing his former partner in the arm almost a decade ago.
Passenger arrested after $17,550 found concealed in luggage
GRAND Bahama police arrested a man at Freeport Harbour on Tuesday afternoon when a large amount of US currency was discovered hidden in a carry-on luggage. According to police reports, shortly around noon a male resident of Eleuthera Drive, Hawksbil
Ecuadorian faces jail after selling tourist souvenirs
AN Ecuadorian national who was discovered illegally selling souvenir items brought from his home country at the Port Lucaya Marketplace in Grand Bahama was arraigned in the court this week. Jose Luis Lema Santillan, 30, appeared before Deputy Chief
26-year-old remanded over robbery charges
A 26-year-old man was remanded to prison yesterday over allegations he robbed four people at gunpoint of over $1,000 worth of money and merchandise on the same day.McKenzie Pierre, of Boyd Road, stood before Magistrate Samuel McKinney charged with fo
Rasta pipedream? Lawsuit seeks drug convictions wiped out and damages
A GROUP of Rastas is seeking to have all criminal convictions that relate to Rastafari possession, cultivation and supply of Indian hemp since 1963 wiped out.
97 Haitians guilty of illegal landing
NEARLY 100 Haitian migrants appeared before Magistrate Kara Turnquest-Deveaux yesterday and were convicted of illegal landing. The 97 migrants were ordered early deportation. This group included 86 men and 11 women. They were turned over to immigrat
Three men charged over store break-in
THREE Grand Bahama men were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a break-in at the Solomon’s Wholesale store, where over $50,000 was stolen from a bank ATM machine. Appearing before Deputy Chief Magistrate Debbye F
AG Bethel tells web shops: Pay your taxes and go to court later
AS the legal and regulatory framework for a tax agreement between the government and domestic gaming houses nears its competition, Attorney General Carl Bethel has warned those still fighting the deal to “pay your tax” and go to court later.His comme
Mdeez murder wasn’t road rage
THE initial police report about how popular singer Devon “Mdeez” Knight died was wrong, Police Commissioner Anthony Ferguson confirmed yesterday, three days after the homicide.
Case of RBDF marine charged with murder delayed again
FAMILY and friends of a Royal Bahamas Defence Force marine charged with murdering his superior at Government House yesterday prayed for justice after his case was delayed by another month. Able Seaman Jevon Seymour was due to receive a voluntary bill
Two more charged over drive-by shooting
TWO more men were charged yesterday with murdering a 21-year-old man during a drive-by shooting that was captured on surveillance video two weeks ago. Jahman Delancy and Rashad Clarke appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson-Pratt concerning
