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.
Missing trial transcripts delay appeal for men guilty of killing policeman
OUTSTANDING trial transcripts have delayed the attempts of three men to contest their convictions for the murder of a policeman by at least a month.
Woman sexually assaulted by intruder in her home
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted when a man forced his way into her home early yesterday morning, police said.
Teen stabbed
A 15-year-old boy has been airlifted to a hospital in New Providence following a stabbing incident in Abaco on Tuesday.
Man in hospital after shooting
POLICE are seeking the public’s help in solving a shooting that left a man in hospital on Tuesday.
Court of Appeal case delayed
A COURT of Appeal case was delayed to November 20 because of outstanding transcripts yesterday.
Man shot in head at dock
A MAN is in serious condition in hospital after he was shot in the head at Potter’s Cay Dock on National Heroes Day.
Suspect held over armed robbery
POLICE have taken into custody a 26–year-old Carmichael Road man in connection with an armed robbery on Monday morning.
Bail denied for rape suspect
A MAN was remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison yesterday after being arraigned in connection with a recent rape that occurred in Nassau.
Fraud suspect to hear bail decision
A MAN accused of aiding a fraud plot is set to return to Magistrate’s Court in a week to learn if he will be granted bail before of trial.
Drug convict's bid to extend appeal time rejected
A DRUG possession convict had his hopes for a reduced sentence dashed by the Court of Appeal yesterday.
US man held over suspect cash sum
AN American citizen has been arrested in Grand Bahama accused of having in his possession a large sum of US currency, suspected of being the proceeds of criminal activity.
Man, 24, held over robbery of tourist
A 24-year-old male resident of Bimini has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery of an American visitor on the island.
