Victim believed to have posted ‘hit list’ to social media
POLICE suspect that the country’s latest murder victim was behind an alleged “hit list” that was posted on a social media page under the guise of one of New Providence’s most dangerous gangs.
SWAT officers on street after latest killing
DOZENS of heavily armed SWAT officers locked down Nassau Village yesterday afternoon, moments after a 22-year-old father of one was shot multiple times and killed while walking in the area.
Police chief not surprised by rising murder count
A FRUSTRATED Ellison Greenslade yesterday said he was “not surprised” by the nation’s rising murder count, telling reporters that that he predicted months ago that the country would continue to have problems if certain changes were not made.
Court of Appeal approves Melvin Maycock's extradition to US on drugs charges
THE Court of Appeal has affirmed the committal order of the Magistrates Court which approved an extradition request from the United States government to have Melvin Maycock Sr and several alleged accomplices to stand trial in the US on drug trafficking charges.
Man sought by police over housebreakings
Police are searching for Fritznel Richmond, otherwise called “American”, of Gibbs Corner, who is wanted in connection with a number of housebreakings in New Providence.
Trio wanted in Grand Bahama
GRAND Bahama police want to question three men they believe can help with ongoing investigations into allegations of theft.
Man shot dead in Nassau Village
A 22-year-old man was shot and killed this morning while walking through Nassau Village.
Contractor accused in Palm Cay killing denied bail
A JUDGE yesterday denied bail to a contractor accused of having a role in the killing of a construction worker after lamenting the “record rate of murder” and a “consequential depreciation in public safety.”
Pair accused of killing PM's press secretary to face trial in 2016
TWO men scheduled to stand trial for the murder of Prime Minister Perry Christie’s press secretary, Latore Mackey, will now have their case heard in 2016.
PM: Nation ‘not a killing field' - New crime strategy ‘in weeks’
PRIME Minister Perry Christie yesterday insisted that The Bahamas is “not a killing field” as he suggested that in a matter of weeks Bahamians will see the government’s new and aggressive crime fighting strategies implemented.
Police questioning man over Eight Mile Rock murder
A MAN is in custody assisting police with their investigation into Grand Bahama’s latest homicide that occurred in Eight Mile Rock on Friday.
Teenager who tried to rob policeman is given probation
A TEENAGER who pleaded guilty to the attempted armed robbery of a police officer has been given a second chance to avoid running afoul of the law when he was sentenced to five years probation yesterday.
Bail denied for one of two brothers charged with Palm Cay murder
ONE of two brothers awaiting trial in connection with a fatal shooting at the exclusive Palm Cay community in eastern New Providence was denied bail by a Supreme Court judge on Monday.
Man ‘faked qualifications’ for bid to join Bahamas Bar
A MAN accused of misrepresenting his educational achievements on his application for admission to the Bahamas Bar was not granted the stay he sought against criminal proceedings in the Supreme Court.
‘Come home’ plea to murder victim
MOMENTS after gunshots rang out in the Elizabeth Estates subdivision on Friday night, the mother of the country’s 132nd murder victim sent him a voice message saying: “Please come home, I hear gunshots in the area.”
