Seven Colombian women arrested
A STRING of arrests this weekend saw seven Colombian women taken into custody for “unlawfully engaging in gainful employment” in addition to three persons found in possession of ammunition, an imitation firearm, a ski mask, and a bulletproof vest.
Court backs church in graduation row
TWENTY-six students of the 2013 graduating class of St John’s College had their hopes dashed yesterday when Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett ruled that while contracts did exist between those students and the Anglican Central Education Authority, the ACEA had the discretion to cancel their graduation ceremony and prom.
Man accused of rape denied bail
A MAN accused of raping a 52-year-old woman was denied bail when he was arraigned in the magistrates’ court yesterday.
Judge: Authority had discretion to cancel St John's prom/graduation
Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett ruled this afternoon that while contracts did exist between students of the 2013 graduating class of St Johns College and the Anglican Central Education Authority, the ACEA did have the discretion to cancel the graduation ceremony and prom.
Bail granted to pair accused of raping 15-year-old tourist
BAIL was granted yesterday to two 18-year-old youth who were charged with raping a 15-year-old American tourist early Monday morning.
Pistols found in bushes
DRUG Enforcement Unit officers found two pistols in bushes off Carmichael Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Supreme Court to sentence man who caused $1m road damage
A CUSTODIAL sentence would not suffice as punishment for a man who admitted to causing more than $1 million worth of damage to asphalt on John F Kennedy Drive last month, a magistrate said yesterday.
Girl accused of evading cops is on suicide watch
A SUICIDE watch was ordered by Acting Chief Magistrate Joyanne Ferguson-Pratt for a teenage girl who pleaded not guilty to escaping police custody after she allegedly tried to rob a clothing store in a local mall with a shotgun.
Investigation of tourist's rape claim nearly complete
ASSISTANT Commissioner Leon Bethel said police have “nearly completed” their investigations into the alleged rape of a 15-year-old American tourist on Monday morning.
Suspect denies first set of charges in $30,000 fraud case
A MAN pleaded not guilty when asked to answer to more than half the 70 fraud allegation he faces.
Police identify shooting victim
THE 40-year-old man who was shot and killed on Sunday has been identified at Terrance Musgrove of Dunmore Avenue and Hospital Lane.
Man faces 70 fraud charges
A MAN told two Magistrates yesterday he wanted his lawyer present before answering to 70 fraud allegations he faced concerning use of fraudulent cheques to obtain more than $30,000 worth of goods from 15 businesses.
Man gunned down outside nightclub
A 30-year-old man became the country’s latest murder victim when he was gunned down outside a night club Monday night.
UPDATED: TWO MEN IN CUSTODY
POLICE have two Bahamian men in custody in connection with the alleged rape of a 15-year-old American tourist early Monday morning.
