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Man on bail for charges of kidnapping, rape and two murders accuses judge of bias

A MAN on bail charged with kidnapping, rape, and two murders, presented a recusal motion in court without the support of legal counsel, accusing the judge of bias.

Woman charged with seriously injuring man sent to Sandilands for evaluation

A WOMAN was remanded to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre yesterday after being accused of seriously injuring a man in Leslie Estates last week.

Man accused of rape chose to serve two years in prison for bail breach charge

A MAN accused of rape chose to serve two months in prison yesterday after admitting to breaching his curfew while out on bail.

Man on bail for murder and two others charged with stealing cars

A MAN awaiting a murder trial was sent to prison after being accused in a series of recent car thefts in New Providence.

Man accused of robbery with violence, grievous harm and threats of death

A MAN was granted bail after being accused of attacking his former girlfriend last month and stealing cash from her by force.

Water and Sewerage GM grilled over knowledge of project in trial

A DEFENCE attorney in the criminal trial of Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and others suggested yesterday that a prosecution witness may have an agenda as he pressed the witness on his involvement in the contracts at the centre of the case.

GB woman abducted and attacked by man she knew

A 63-year-old Grand Bahama woman was abducted and violently attacked by a man she knew, according to police.

Man who had bail previously revoked has it reinstated with conditions

A MAN who has been granted bail two times had his bail reinstated after it was previously revoked for failing to comply with court-imposed conditions.

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Young man shot dead in Elizabeth Estates area

POLICE are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday in Elizabeth Estates, claiming the life of a 24-year-old man.

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Suspected drowning at Potter’s Cay

A MAN died in a suspected drowning at Potter’s Cay Dock yesterday.

Canadian tourist admits to assaulting officer and throwing nose-rings at him while drunk

A CANADIAN tourist has admitted to assaulting a police officer and throwing her nose rings at him while intoxicated earlier this week.

Charged with assault and threats of death

A MAN has been granted bail after being accused of assaulting someone with a razor blade and threatening to kill him.

Accused of robbing man at knifepoint

A MAN was remanded into custody after he was accused of robbing someone at knifepoint on Carew Street and Mount Royal Avenue last week.

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Local GB businesses aim to help needy children with build-a-bed programme

TWO local businesses aim to combat bed poverty in Grand Bahama with a newly launched Build-a-Bed programme to benefit needy children.

Evaluation ordered for man exposing himself at hotel

A MAN was remanded to Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre after he was accused of exposing himself outside the British Colonial Hotel last week.