Final witness not called in trafficking case
PROSECUTORS in the case of two women who claim to be victims of human trafficking, did not call their final three witnesses yesterday.
Police close six nightclubs and bars
POLICE SHUT down six nightclubs and bars early yesterday morning for operating in breach of the Business and Liquor License Acts
Man accused of smuggling drugs on cruise ship
A MAN is facing federal charges in the United States after being arrested for reportedly smuggling cocaine and heroin from The Bahamas into Florida on a cruiseline.
Nottage: People electronically monitored ‘too dangerous for the streets’
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage yesterday said that if left up to him, people accused of committing serious crimes would not be granted bail if their trial progresses in a “suitable period of time”. He added that people whose movements are being electronically monitored are “too dangerous to be put on the streets.”
Warrant issued after man fails to appear in court
By LAMECH JOHNSON
Nolle Prosequi entered as murder case discontinued
THE absence of key witnesses to the killing of a woman, who was shot through her boyfriend’s bedroom window, resulted in the prosecution discontinuing the case against three men accused of the murder.
Investigator takes stand in human smuggling trial
A JURY heard evidence yesterday from the lead investigator in the case of two women alleging to be victims of human trafficking.
Fire deaths to become a priority for investigation
POLICE Commissioner Ellison Greenslade has ordered that a case in which six relatives burned to death in a small four-room structure last year remains open as it becomes a priority for investigators.
Mother angry after son shot by police
THE mother of a 25-year-old murder suspect expressed outrage yesterday after her son was shot by police during an arrest.
Man held after car chase
POLICE arrested a 24-year-old man Wednesday night, after he crashed his car into a wall during a high speed chase.
Man shouts 'I'm innocent' as he is led into court to face murder charge
A MAN, alleged to be the culprit behind a fatal shooting last weekend, was taken to the Magistrate’s Court yesterday to face a murder charge.
Woman denies concocting testimony in smuggling case
A WOMAN, claiming to be a victim of human trafficking, denied concocting her testimony with another victim.
Lawyer walks free in contempt case
A LAWYER, cited for contempt while engaged in a human trafficking case before the Supreme Court, walked free of any punishment yesterday when granted leave to withdraw as counsel in a murder case before another court.
Killer's sentencing delayed yet again
YESTERDAY marked the fourth delay of the expected sentencing of a man convicted of the paid execution of a banker.
