Man faces court over $2m drug seizure
A MAN was arraigned yesterday in Magistrate’s Court in connection with the $2 million drug seizure that occurred five days ago near a graveyard in Grand Bahama.
'Crime driven by domestic violence'
NEW research shows domestic violence is a major driver of country’s crime problems, Social Service Minister Melanie Griffin revealed.
TRIBUNE POLL: Govt's response to December shootings 'poor'
Voters in The Tribune poll have slammed the government's response to the spate of shootings last month.
Police ask for help in tracking down pair of armed robbers
POLICE want the public’s help in locating two men who were involved in two separate armed robberies.
Suretors left to face court after bailed man's no-show
TWO suretors found themselves strapped with a $500 fine or alternative prison sentence yesterday, because the man they stood $7,500 bail for on a drug possession charge failed to turn up for numerous court dates.
Jury excused for legal discussions in murder case
A JURY sworn to hear evidence in a murder trial was excused yesterday while prosecution and defence lawyers held legal discussions with the presiding judge.
PM: House survey will help fight against crime
PRIME Minister Perry Christie said despite crime statistics showing decreases in serious crimes last year, the government is pushing “even harder” to improve the lives of Bahamians – beginning with a door-to-door survey.
Two men fight for life after drive-by shooting
TWO men are fighting for their lives in hospital following a drive by shooting early Saturday morning. It happened around 2am.
Two 'executed' in Abaco killings
POLICE have several persons in custody in connection with two “execution style” murders in Abaco, which sources say are believed to have been the result of a drug deal gone wrong.
Equality for women sole focus of next referendum
THE next referendum scheduled to take place later this year will only focus on gender equality for Bahamian women, Prime Minister Perry Christie said.
Four nightclubs shut down by police
POLICE shut down four Nassau night clubs over the weekend, targeting those suspected of operating without a valid business licence.
Two found dead with gunshot wounds
FREEPORT – Two men were found shot dead on the island of Abaco over the weekend.
Bank of Bahamas calls in police
POLICE officials will investigate whether there were any breaches in confidentiality at the Bank of the Bahamas.
WOMAN GETS 14 YEARS FOR KILLING HER HUSBAND
MIKIKO Black will spend the next 14 years in Her Majesty’s Prison, Fox Hill after being sentenced yesterday for killing her Defence Force husband.
VIDEO: PSA Chairman denies charges
“NOT GUILTY” was policeman Dwight Smith’s response to a charge of indecent assault during his arraignment in Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
