More to be questioned after arrests at BAIC
POLICE expect to “bring in several more persons for questioning” as the probe into “theft by reason of employment” at the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) continues, according to Assistance Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander.
Two men in hospital after overnight shootings
POLICE in New Providence are looking for the culprits in two separate overnight shootings and an armed robbery that has left two men detained in hospital.
Man accused of carnival attack on gay man faces trial in three weeks
A MAN who denies being the suspect behind the attack of an American man during a concert at Bahamas Junkanoo Carnival because of his sexual orientation will stand trial in three weeks.
Three arrested as RBDF seizes 1,000lbs of marijuana
THREE men are in custody after the Royal Bahamas Defence Force seized more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana from a go-fast vessel Monday morning.
Stay on Nygard order to return sand to beach until after appeal
A JUDGE has stayed an aspect of her ruling pending the outcome of Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard’s appeal of his conviction for contempt of court.
Fitzgerald appeal on privilege delayed six weeks
THE substantive hearing of Jerome Fitzgerald’s appeal against a Supreme Court judge’s landmark ruling on parliamentary privilege has been adjourned by six weeks for the new attorney general to be briefed and to determine the way forward with the Crown’s appeal.
Police beating victim wins Privy Council damages appeal and extra $1,940
THE country’s highest court has allowed the appeal by a man who became a paraplegic as a result of a beating by police officers in Freeport, Grand Bahama, to determine the amount of damages to which he is entitled.
Man admits possession of marijuana worth $25,000
A MAN was spared an immediate prison sentence yesterday after he maintained his guilty plea to possession of more than $25,000 worth of marijuana.
Murder trial faces further delay
THE transfer of a murder case from Magistrate’s Court to Supreme Court has been delayed by an additional two weeks.
Man denied bail after firearms charge
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday after he was arraigned on firearm related offences.
Cocaine worth $5m seized in Freeport
LOCAL authorities seized $5m worth of suspected cocaine at the Freeport Container Port on Monday, however no arrests have been made, police reported.
Man dies after high-speed chase ends in shootout with police
A MAN has died after a high-speed chase through Nassau ended in a shootout with police early on Saturday.
Three in custody after illegal firearms found
Three men are in custody after police seized two illegal firearms in separate incidents overnight.
Man found shot dead in car with engine running off Carmichael Road
A MAN was shot and killed while sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle in the Carmichael Road area early on Friday morning, police have said.
Jury directed to acquit man accused of murder and attempted murder
A SUPREME Court jury was directed by a judge yesterday to acquit a man of murder and attempted murder.
