Ruling expected today on call to stay trial
A JUDGE is expected to hand down a decision today on a man’s application for a permanent stay on his trial in connection with the murders of an elderly woman and her grandson during a home invasion.
American man held after pistol found in luggage
AN American man was arrested at the airport in South Bimini after a loaded pistol was allegedly found in his travel bag on Monday.
Convict claims inhumane treatment in plea to Supreme Court
A MAN is seeking constitutional relief from the Supreme Court ahead of his retrial in connection with the murder of an elderly woman and her grandson during a break-in at their home.
Man admits having sex with 13-year-old
A MAN yesterday admitted to having unlawful sexual intercourse with an underage girl who he had been talking to for some time.
Psychiatric report requested for man accused of beating baby to death
A LAWYER has requested that a detailed psychiatric report be presented to a magistrate addressing the mental health of her client who is accused of battering a one-year-old boy to death.
Prince Charles businesses raided
POLICE are investigating two separate armed robberies at businesses on Prince Charles Drive yesterday afternoon.
How to avoid being a victim of domestic violence
REGARDLESS of race, gender or social status, it is unfortunate that domestic violence is a vicious act that does not discriminate among its victims. Even though it is against the law, it is a universal issue that transpires every day and victims and perpetrators are sometimes those who are least expected.
Dominoes game ends with a man dead after drive-by shooting
ONE MAN has been shot dead and three others are in hospital after three separate shooting incidents in Nassau on Friday night.
Mother denied antenatal care continues her legal fight against government
AN INJUNCTION restraining the Ministry of Health from denying a Bahamian-born mother of Haitian descent and her children remains in place following the adjournment of court proceedings yesterday.
Man arrested for firearm possession after Tyler Street shooting
POLICE on Thursday arrested a 30-year-old man for firearm possession following a shooting incident that ended in another man in hospital.
Murderer jailed for 30 years
A MAN convicted of murder two months ago was sentenced to 30 years in prison yesterday.
Lawyer’s behaviour may be basis of killer’s appeal
LAWYERS arguing the appeal of a man condemned to death for the murder of an 11-year-old boy may raise the conduct of the trial lawyer as a grounds for appeal of a jury’s guilty verdict.
Man left paraplegic takes damages appeal to Privy Council
A MAN who became a paraplegic as a result of an encounter with police officers in Freeport, Grand Bahama will contest the Court of Appeal’s award of damages to the country’s highest court, London’s Privy Council.
$5,000 reward offered in search for father’s killer
THE family of Alejandro Bain has offered a $5,000 reward for any “substantial” information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of the 27-year-old father.
Man accused of murder in broad daylight seeks bail
A MAN appeared in the Supreme Court yesterday seeking bail ahead of his trial concerning a broad daylight murder in an inner city community.
