Crime stats political interference claim
DR Duane Sands, Director of Accident and Emergency at Princess Margaret Hospital, said yesterday he believes the disparity between police and hospital statistics is the result of “political interference.”
Seven accused of rape in Bimini
FREEPORT – Seven men accused of raping a 23-year-old woman in Bimini were flown to Grand Bahama, where they were arraigned in Freeport Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
Man guilty of raping 69-year-old woman given transcripts for appeal
A MAN sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment for the rape of a 69-year-old woman has had his trial transcripts made available to him as he challenges his conviction in the Court of Appeal.
Nottage backs police over crime statistics
NATIONAL Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage says he has no reason to doubt the veracity of the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s crime statistics.
$2m drugs case: Man faces court
A MAN awaiting trial in connection with the $2 million drug seizure that occurred near a graveyard in Grand Bahama appeared in Supreme Court yesterday seeking bail.
Appeals of men convicted for raid on John Bull to be heard separately
THE appeals of two men contesting their conviction for conspiring to rob a John Bull retail store will be heard separately in the Court of Appeal.
Hospital reports show 40% more rapes than police statistics
THE accuracy of the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s crime statistics are being questioned as there were 40 per cent more rape cases treated in the hospital than were reported by the police.
Man on bail killed by shots to head and back
A MAN who was out on bail for murder became the country’s latest murder victim when he was shot in his head and back yesterday morning. It happened around 8:45am.
Victim’s boyfriend among gang rape suspects
ONE OF THE MEN in custody for the alleged gang rape of a 23-year-old Biminite is the boyfriend of the victim, the Tribune has learned.
Man charged with armed robbery with violence
LEONARD Barnett was charged with armed robbery with violence in the Freeport Magistrate Court on Wednesday.
Authorities seize cocaine worth $2m
FREEPORT – Bahamian and US authorities discovered $2 million worth of cocaine, hidden among bags of coffee, in a container at the Freeport Container Port on Tuesday.
Accused flown to Freeport for questioning
THE WOMAN who was gang raped in Bimini over the weekend was “drugged by her attackers” after going with them to a night club, The Tribune understands.
Farquharson's case delayed by judge's illness
A JUDGE stayed his hand for another three days concerning the possibility that the court could take action against defence attorney Geoffrey Farquharson over his conduct during the Marco Archer murder trial.
Man changes lawyer in senior cop shooting trial
ONE of two men standing trial in connection with the hold up and shooting of a senior police officer is taking his chances with new legal representation, The Tribune understands.
Three held over marijuana find
THREE men are in police custody after the discovery of a quantity of marijuana on Monday.
