Inagua police seize man over dangerous drugs find
POLICE in Inagua took an man into custody after seizing a quantity of dangerous drugs on Monday.
Human trafficking trial adjourned
THE trial of a man and woman facing human trafficking charges has been adjourned to October 31 due to the unavailability of the complainant in the matter.
Gun smuggling trial delayed to November
THE trial into an alleged gun smuggling operation that was uncovered at Arawak Cay last summer has been further adjourned to November of this year.
Jury clears man of sex assault on two girls
JERRY Bowe was acquitted of the rape and indecent assault of two girls after a jury found him not guilty on both counts in the Supreme Court.
Bodyguard of Prime Minister shot in robbery
A BODYGUARD attached to Prime Minister Perry Christie was shot several times late Monday night during an armed robbery off East Street.
Armed robbery suspect arrested
POLICE arrested a man early yesterday morning they believe to be responsible for several overnight armed robberies.
Five appeal against drug charges being heard in the US
FIVE men who believe a Supreme Court judge erred in affirming a committal order for them to face drug trafficking charges in the United States will have their appeals heard on November 30.
Man to hear if sex assault case will go ahead
A MAN returns to the Supreme Court in two weeks time to learn if the prosecution is in a position to proceed with a sexual assault case against him.
Freeport man accused of rape and indecent assault
A Freeport man is on trial in the Supreme Court accused of raping and indecently assaulting two young girls who were left in his care.
Police officer in hospital after being shot as he arrived home
A POLICE officer is recovering in hospital after he was shot by two armed men as he arrived at his home off East Street shortly after 11pm on Monday.
Teenager is guilty of schoolboy's manslaughter
A TEEN who stood trial in the Supreme Court concerning the fatal stabbing of a schoolmate was acquitted of murder yesterday but convicted on the lesser charge of manslaughter.
Freeport man charged with double murder in Turks and Caicos
A 33-YEAR-old Bahamian has been charged with the murder of two Dominican waitresses in the Turks and Caicos Islands, according to a report in the islands’ Sun newspaper.
Ruling could stop children going to jail
CHILD rights advocates are celebrating a recent Court of Appeal ruling they say clarifies the way police officers and judges must deal with children that come into contact with the justice system.
Two accused over killing of son of union leader
TWO men were remanded to prison yesterday after being arraigned in connection with the fatal shooting of the son of National Congress of Trade Unions Bahamas Leader John Pinder.
Man shot in Union Village dies in hospital
A MAN died in hospital of his wounds early on Sunday after reportedly being shot in the Union Village area on Friday night.
