Freeport man charged with attempted murder
A FREEPORT man was charged with attempted murder on Friday in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court.
UPDATED: Katriona Gilbert sentenced to 18 years for manslaughter of Ariel Lowe
A WOMAN who strangled her girlfriend and then lit her bedroom afire in a jealous rage was sentenced yesterday to 18 years in prison as part of a plea deal after she admitted responsibility for her role in a domestic dispute that turned fatal.
Documents not ready in sexual assault case
A MAN accused of the attempted sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl will not have his case transferred to the Supreme Court until next month.
Man fined $5,000 for drug possession
A MAN was fined $5,000 yesterday after he pleaded guilty to possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.
Man who robbed cafe of $16 gets nine year sentence
A MAN was sentenced yesterday to nine years in prison for the gunpoint robbery of a café in which $16 and two cellular phones were stolen.
UPDATED: 22-year-old man shot dead in year’s 85th murder
POLICE are investigating the murder of a 22-year-old man that took place on Monday.
Festival Commission theft trial adjourned until 2017
THE trial into the theft of $31,000 allegedly by former employees of the Bahamas National Festival Commission has been adjourned to 2017.
Man facing trial in connection with nightclub shooting granted bail
A MAN awaiting trial in connection with a fatal nightclub shooting was granted bail in the Supreme Court yesterday.
Man and woman arrested for drug possession in Great Harbour Cay
POLICE in Great Harbour Cay, Berry Islands arrested a man and a woman on Monday after the seizure of a quantity of dangerous drugs.
Police find decomposed body off Carmichael Road
POLICE last night discovered a body in an “advanced” stage of decomposition and are appealing to members of the public who may have missing relatives to come forward to assist them in solving this case.
Man could appeal his 35-year sentence for murder of teacher
A MAN sentenced to 35 years in prison for the throat-slashing murder of a Spanish teacher may contest his punishment in the Court of Appeal.
Men accused of murder face wait for trial date
TWO men awaiting trial on a murder charge are set to return to the Supreme Court on Wednesday to receive a new trial date.
Privy Council’s human trafficking ruling ‘could have bearing on other case’
THE LONDON-based Privy Council’s ruling in the Bahamas’ first tried human trafficking case may have some bearing on an ongoing matter, a magistrate said yesterday.
UPDATED: Police find body of dead man in street
Police are seeking the public's help after a man was found shot dead on Peach Street and Montrose Avenue on Sunday.
US tourist arrested on suspicion of drug possession
AN American tourist was arrested on Saturday for alleged possession of drugs.
