Jamaican overstayed in Bahamas out of fear
A JAMAICAN woman told a Magistrate that she overstayed her time in the Bahamas because she witnessed an incident and was threatened not to go to the authorities, lest she and her family be harmed.
Judge delays Nygard case
A JUDGE deferred his decision to a later date as to whether Lyford Cay billionaire Peter Nygard should be held in contempt of court for allegedly disobeying the court’s orders pending the hearing of a civil matter involving Nygard and his billionaire neighbour, Louis Bacon.
Police shoot two in 48 hours
A SECOND police shooting in two days has left a 23-year-old man in the hospital.
Man cleared of murder bid
A MAN accused of trying to murder another man in a late night cutlass attack regained his freedom when he was acquitted of attempted murder by a Supreme Court jury.
Smuggling ring case delayed
PROSECUTION of 18 immigrants alleged to be part of a human smuggling operation from Panama to South Florida, did not proceed as expected yesterday. There was no explanation from Immigration officials what caused the delay.
17 years for failed robbery
A 25-year-old man, convicted in July of a failed robbery of a popular fast food restaurant, spent the first night of his 17 years behind bars at Her Majesty’s Prison after he was sentenced yesterday.
Youngster in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times
A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times over the weekend.
Cyclist dies in accident
POLICE are investigating a traffic accident that left one man dead in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Similarities in pair of armed robberies
FREEPORT – Grand Bahama police are investigating two similar armed robberies that took place in two Freeport subdivisions early Friday morning.
Former officers guilty of stealing gasoline
FREEPORT – After nine hours of deliberations, a Supreme Court jury found former police officers Anthony Griffin and Racine Milfort guilty of stealing nearly 200 gallons of gasoline from the Police Force Garage in November 2011.FREEPORT – After nine hours of deliberations, a Supreme Court jury found former police officers Anthony Griffin and Racine Milfort guilty of stealing nearly 200 gallons of gasoline from the Police Force Garage in November 2011.
Strippers fined and told to leave country
EIGHT Jamaicans who were arrested following a police raid of a West Bay Street strip club were yesterday fined and ordered to return home.
Three held over shooting
POLICE are investigating an early morning shooting incident that left one man and two teenagers in police custody.
Accused stays silent
A MAN accused of trying to murder another man in a late night cutlass attack, opted to remain silent in his own defence in the Supreme Court.
Deputy speaker in racism claim
THE Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly has been accused of launching into a “tirade” at the building where he lives, tearing down notices, using racial slurs and leaving several fellow tenants fearing for their safety.
Another prisoner hospital escape
A 22-year-old suspect has escaped police custody following a visit to the Princess Margaret Hospital Saturday night, The Tribune has learned.
