Questions raised over fishermen's marriages
A MAGISTRATE yesterday expressed concern for the “red flags” raised from the marriage certificates and spousal permit applications of four Dominican men seeking bail ahead of a trial for illegal fishing.
Two held after $1 drugs find
TWO men are in custody after police caught them yesterday with more than 1,000lbs of marijuana worth an estimated street value of $1m.
Bell: Repeat offenders may be to blame for rise in rapes
STATE Minister of National Security Keith Bell yesterday said investigations into recent rapes reveal there is “a very strong possibility” that repeat sexual offenders are to blame for the spate of rapes in New Providence.
Two murders in six hours
TWO men were killed in separate shootings yesterday which occurred less than six hours apart.
Man awaiting work permit in court on gun charge
By LAMECH JOHNSON
Wives show proof of marriage to Dominicans accused of illegal fishing
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Waste firm executive faces delay in court ruling on theft case
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Five armed robberies in 24 hours
POLICE are appealing for public assistance in finding the culprits behind five armed robberies that occurred in New Providence in under 24 hours over the weekend.
Two arrests over armed robbery
GRAND Bahama police have arrested two men in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on Friday on the East Sunrise Highway.
Dominicans in court accused of illegal fishing
FIVE Dominicans with reported ties to the Bahamas found themselves back in Magistrate’s Court yesterday accused of illegal fishing.
Woman raped in her home
A WOMAN was raped by a man who came to her home around 1am yesterday, police said.
Two in hospitals after shootings
TWO men were left in hospital on Wednesday after being shot in separate incidents on Wednesday, police said.
Sentence cut for woman who held drugs because she faced hard times
A BIMINITE, who blamed “hard times” for her decision to hold $19,000 worth of marijuana in her possession, had her sentence reduced by one quarter yesterday.
Murder convict granted extension over appeal
A FORMER fugitive has been granted an extension by the Court of Appeal to serve notice against his conviction for a murder that occurred nearly a decade ago.
Man who ditched trousers guilty of firearm possession
A MAN whose bank card was found at the scene of a firearms seizure was convicted in Magistrates Court yesterday of a dozen firearms-related charges.
