Minnis plays down reports of FNM tensions
FREE National Movement leader Dr Hubert Minnis said he “is not familiar with any tension” between himself and Deputy Leader Loretta Butler-Turner.
Man ‘had no knowledge’ of alleged rape of mother
A MAN accused of having sex with his mother told a jury yesterday he had no knowledge of the alleged incident, which, according to a physician, left the victim in disbelief, feeling withdrawn and distraught.
Four in custody after gang rape
POLICE have four men in custody in connection with the gang rape of a woman early Monday morning.
Accused is cleared over fatal drive-by shooting
A SUPREME Court justice directed a jury to acquit a man yesterday who was accused of a fatal drive-by shooting.
Man held over murder
POLICE have a 21-year-old man in custody in connection with the murder of 26-year-old Rinardo Brown, who was shot and killed while visiting a woman at Cedar Terrace, Tall Pines, on Saturday night.
Wanted man turns himself in
A MAN wanted by police turned himself into the Central Detective Unit in Freeport yesterday.
Woman victim of gang rape
POLICE are on the hunt for a group of men they believed attacked and gang-raped a woman early yesterday morning. The alleged assault happened shortly after midnight off Robinson Road.
No arrests over 61st murder
POLICE have no one in custody in connection with the shooting death of a man over the weekend, the 61st murder of 2014 according to The Tribune’s records.
Gunned-down victim knew his killer
A MAN was murdered by someone he knew following a domestic dispute at a Tall Pines residence over the weekend, police said yesterday.
Second report says businesses are being hit
A SECOND report in a month by an international agency has warned that “rising murder rates”, specifically recent killings of tourists, in The Bahamas could affect the country’s business environment.
Man arrested after sex attack
POLICE arrested a 33-year-old man who is suspected of an attempted sexual assault and stabbing that took place last Thursday.
Men may have their acquittal challenged in their absence
THE Crown’s appeal against the directed-murder acquittal of three men may be heard in their absence.
Doctor appears in court in bid to secure registration
A PHYSICIAN appeared in the Court of Appeal yesterday hoping to obtain a declaration that the Bahamas Medical Council should allow his registration to practice privately without any restrictions attached.
Teen charged with attempted murder of police officer
A MAN was remanded to prison without bail yesterday after being arraigned in connection with a near-fatal shooting and endangerment of three police detectives last weekend.
Arrest in connection with police officer shooting
POLICE have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with murder and the attempted murder of a police officer.
