Appeal denied for man who handcuffed girl to tree and abused her for six days
A MAN who restrained a 14-year-old girl in a wooded area for nearly a week—handcuffing her to a Dilly tree, tying a rope around her neck, sealing her mouth with duct tape and having unlawful sexual intercourse —has been unanimously denied permission by the Court of Appeal to challenge his 20-year prison sentences for unlawful sexual intercourse, forcible detention, and kidnapping.
Security chiefs press for right to arm guards as official rejects opening industry to foreign labour
PRIVATE security chiefs are pressing the government to arm guards and overhaul outdated rules, while a senior official has rejected calls to open the industry to foreign workers even as he concedes the law is out of date.
Over 5,000 register for free Upskill Bahamas courses
MORE than 5000 eligible Bahamians have registered for the free courses and certifications offered by the government’s online learning initiative, Upskill Bahamas.
Man admits to having underage sex and fathering child with 13-year-old girl
A MAN admitted to having sex with an underaged girl in the Berry Islands multiple times and fathering a child with her.
Defendant accused of stabbing man with kitchen knife claims self-defence
A MAN was granted bail after he was accused of stabbing another man with a kitchen knife in Kemp Road earlier this month.
Freeport resident jailed for gun offences after trying to flee by boat
A FREEPORT man was sentenced to one year and six months in prison for firearm and ammunition possession.
Man charged with stealing vehicle at gunpoint
A MAN was remanded to prison yesterday for allegedly robbing another man of his vehicle at gunpoint and trying to force him to drink a suspicious liquid.
Convicted mom and daughter remanded as crown fights judge’s decision to grant bail
THE director of public prosecutions yesterday filed an appeal against the decision to grant bail to a mother and daughter convicted of attempting to murder two of their tenants on an unnamed road in Fox Hill in 2021.
Bahamian woman called to bar in called to bar in England and Whales
Bahamian Bianca Smith is now a barrister after being called to the Bar in London.
Rick Fox announces election bid but doesn’t reveal party alignment
FORMER NBA player Rick Fox announced last night that he will run in the upcoming general election, ending weeks of speculation about a possible move into politics.
Golden Isles vote exposes COI’s ‘political ceiling’ as third party fails to advance
THE Golden Isles by-election delivered a clear message about the Coalition of Independents’ political ceiling: despite years of public frustration with the PLP and FNM, the COI remains far from competing as a national alternative.
FNM flat as by-election bid falls a ‘bit short’
THE mood at the Free National Movement’s Golden Isles constituency office was flat and subdued last night as supporters lost hope that the party’s candidate, Brian Brown, could pull off a by-election win.
I don’t see it fixed, just patched’: Golden Isles residents call for real change as they cast votes
VOTERS in Golden Isles pressed for long-delayed infrastructure upgrades and stronger day-to-day representation yesterday as the by-election drew steady turnout across the constituency, with residents listing potholes, flooding, neglected community spaces and unreliable bus service as what mattered as they cast their votes.
Classmates carry memory of Camille on graduation stage
A family who lost 19-year-old Camille Mitchell to ovarian cancer in 2023 said they were moved to see her classmates at Benedict College honour her during this year’s graduation ceremony, a tribute they felt affirmed her impact.
Man accused of killing prison officer fears jail retaliation
A MAN accused of murdering a Bahamas Department of Corrections officer was denied bail by a Supreme Court judge despite claims he would be in danger of retaliation if held at Fox Hill Prison.
