‘Tell my wife I love her’ begged shooting victim as he lay bleeding
DETAILS emerged yesterday of the ordeal a 39-year-old father suffered on Tuesday afternoon at the hands of an armed robber, who forced him to drive to a cash dispenser, threatened to go to his home for more money and, as he tried to escape, shot him in the neck, leaving him in serious condition in hospital.
Burial Ground Corner shooting leaves one man dead, one in hospital
ONE MAN is dead and a teenaged boy is fighting for his life in hospital after they were shot multiple times late on Wednesday night in the Centreville area.
Bahamians held on suspicion of smuggling
TWO BAHAMIAN men have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling drugs and migrants into the United States after their boat washed ashore in Florida on Tuesday, according to a West Palm Beach television station report.
Gunman hunted after Shirley St robbery
POLICE are on the hunt for a gunman who shot and robbed a Shirley Street businessman as he was about to enter his establishment early yesterday morning.
Pair guilty of murder conspiracy face sentence delay
SENTENCING for two men convicted of conspiracy to commit murder has been adjourned by five weeks.
Burglar jailed for four years
AN Eight Mile Rock man was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of stealing and housbreaking. Darren Black was convicted in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
Man eating lunch in his truck is robbed, shot and left on road
AUTHORITIES are investigating two separate shooting incidents yesterday - one involving a man who was inside his vehicle eating lunch when he was accosted by a gunman.
Privy Council to hear Muslim soldier appeal
THE Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold a ruling by former Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett in a constitutional dispute between the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and a Muslim officer who refused to participate in a Christian prayer service will be challenged in the country’s highest court, London’s Privy Council.
Jury shown images of aftermath of murder
A SUPREME Court jury yesterday was shown nearly five 100 images illustrating the aftermath of the murder of a web shop employee in Deadman’s Cay, Long Island.
Fourth person charged over BTC break-in
A FOURTH suspect was arraigned in magistrates court on Friday over the recent break-in and robbery at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company's JFK location.
Six Haitian men charged in connection with drug seizure
SIX Haitian men were remanded to prison on Friday afternoon following their arraignment in connection with the recent seizure of nearly $2 million worth of suspected cocaine.
Man claims 'malicious prosecution' over murder plot allegations
A MAN intends to pursue legal action over what he deemed "malicious prosecution" concerning allegations that he had a role in a murder plot.
Judge confident emails will not be disclosed while matter before court
JUSTICE Indra Charles expressed confidence yesterday that House Speaker Dr Kendal Major would not allow further disclosure and dissemination of private emails in Parliament while a constitutional matter is before the Supreme Court.
Electrician accused of part in BTC break-in
AN electrician denied having any involvement in the recent break-in and robbery at the Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s JFK location.
Two teens accused of stabbing man to death
TWO teenagers, including a 15-year-old juvenile, were arraigned in Magistrate’s Court yesterday on a murder charge.
