‘Police beat me to confess to killing’
THE TEENAGER accused of murdering Queen’s College elementary teacher Joyelle McIntosh yesterday claimed he was beaten and forced to give a false confession of his involvement in the crime.
Internet rapist jailed for 24 years
A 29-year-old man was sentenced to nearly 25 years in prison yesterday for having unlawful intercourse with a teenager girl who he had lured to his home through a fake Facebook profile.
‘Sorry. I didn’t mean to kill her’: Court told of teen’s remorse over murder
THE teenager accused of murdering former Queen’s College elementary teacher Joyelle McIntosh in November 2015 said he was “sorry” and did not “mean to kill her” during his initial record of interview with police, Supreme Court jurors have heard.
UPDATED: Two die in police shootout
TWO men died early Saturday morning after a gun battle with police and a high-speed car chase. While police have not released the identities of the men, The Tribune understands they are Harold Kevin Brown and Richard “Buddy” Bastian.
Bahamian woman arrested for harbouring immigrants
SEVERAL Haitian immigrants were apprehended in Freeport and a Bahamian woman was arrested for allegedly harbouring illegal immigrants at her residence.
Bankruptcy bid against Keod Smith
THE Coalition to Protect Clifton Bay has filed a bankruptcy petition against attorney Keod Smith in the Supreme Court over some $300,000 in unpaid legal debts.
Man hurt in Abaco shooting
ABACO police are investigating a shooting in Abaco where one man was shot on Saturday. ASP Terecita Pinder said a 19-year-old male resident of Cooper’s Town is assisting police with their investigation.
Man dies in Eastern Road crash
A man has died after a traffic accident on Eastern Road early on Sunday morning.
Defence attacks credibility of lead witness in Frank Smith trial
THE lead defence attorney in the Frank Smith bribery trial attacked the credibility of Barbara Hanna, the prosecution's lead witness, on Friday.
MELTDOWN: Witness has ‘attack’ after questions on Smith loans
THE chief magistrate yesterday said she was “concerned” about the complainant in former PLP Senator Frank Smith’s bribery and extortion trial after she suffered an apparent meltdown and expressed frustration over her involvement in the matter.
Armed gunmen rob couple on beach
POLICE are looking for two gunmen who robbed a couple at a beach in western New Providence on Wednesday.
'I won contract - then Smith wanted $5,000 a month'
THE complainant in former Progressive Liberal Party Senator Frank Smith’s bribery and extortion trial told a judge Smith asked her for $5,000 a month, which she said she paid over a one-year span after she received a government cleaning contract.
Two women in hospital after stabbing
TWO women were hospitalised this week following a stabbing incident in Freeport, police reported on Tuesday.
Smith trial delayed by lack of stenographer
THE trial of former Progressive Liberal Party Senator Frank Smith’s multiple extortion and bribery related charges was adjourned to today due to the unavailability of a stenographer.
Teenager ‘confessed’ to teacher’s murder
A TEENAGER, one of three individuals accused of murdering Queen’s College elementary teacher Joyelle McIntosh in 2015, confessed to committing the crime during his initial record of interview with police, Supreme Court jurors heard yesterday.
