'Judiciary needs public confidence'
THE public’s confidence in the judiciary is the real source of its power and the real basis for its existence, the Court of Appeal president said yesterday.
Call to end confusion over death penalty
ONE of the country’s top judges has called for an end to the confusion surrounding the imposition of the death penalty.
Murdered man was on bail over rape charge
THE COUNTRY’S latest murder victim was on bail for rape and was also recently questioned by police in connection with three other sexual assaults, The Tribune understands.
Tourism conference to debate issue of crime
THE scourge of crime and its implications to the tourism economy will be one of the subjects when scores of international and local officials convene the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) conference next month.
250 drivers cited in traffic crackdown - in the wake of horrific crash
POLICE continue to crack down on traffic offences, citing more than 250 drivers in New Providence on Tuesday alone – in the wake of a horrific traffic fatality in Grand Bahama.
Police probe theft at PM's house
ACTING Commissioner of Police Quinn McCartney confirmed yesterday that police are investigating an incident that occurred at the Prime Minister’s residence on Tuesday.
Man's body set on fire
A MAN was shot and set on fire in a Honda Civic yesterday afternoon becoming the country’s latest murder victim.
Firearm case delayed
A MAN charged with firearm and ammunition possession charges must wait five weeks before he learns if Chief Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson-Pratt will grant him bail pending trial.
Man shot and set on fire in car
A MAN was shot and set on fire in a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in the country's latest murder.
FNM: Judicial system is being neglected
OPPOSITION leader Dr Hubert Minnis said the government cannot be serious about reducing crime if they continue to neglect the judicial system.
Officer held as TV taken from PM's home
AN officer on Prime Minister Christie’s security detail was held for questioning in connection with the removal of a television from Mr Christie’s home, The Tribune understands.
Two men in custody for murders in Pinewood Gardens
AUTHORITIES say they have two men in custody for questioning in connection with two recent murders in the Pinewood Gardens community.
Traffic fatality identified
FREEPORT – The man killed in a traffic accident in Freeport has been officially identified by police as 25-year-old Wilner Michel.
Policeman on gun charges
A POLICEMAN and three others were before Chief Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson-Pratt yesterday facing charges of firearms and ammunition possession.
Murderer's appeal is delayed again
A CONVICTED murderer’s appeal hearing against a life sentence has been pushed back another two months after an issue was raised concerning another life sentence he is purportedly serving for armed robbery.
