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Lawyer says witness had more reason to kill murder victim
THE Crown’s key witness in a murder trial had more of a grudge to bear against the deceased or his older brother as opposed to the accused in the matter, an attorney for the accused argued yesterday.Jamean Johnson is charged with abetment to both mur
Crime and passion: Could you love a man with a rap sheet?
Superstar rapper Nicki Minaj has been the subject of trending news stories lately for her quick and unexpected marriage to husband Kenneth Petty, a registered sex offender who has also served time for manslaughter.
Bahamian firms' fears over PHA supply 'travesty'
A senior Chamber executive last night said it would be “a travesty” if Bahamian medical and pharmaceutical equipment suppliers were excluded from bidding on contracts associated with the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) expansion, with the sector seeking a “level playing field” and “transparent, open” process.
The path to the wrong side of the law
The catalyst for his first criminal act was hunger; a raw, desperate but basic need for food.
B.T.C. probes U.S. 'spying' claim
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) last night promised to urgently investigate “the integrity” of its cellular network, amid claims that the US National Security Agency (NSA) is intercepting almost every mobile call made in the Bahamas.
UPDATED: Grand Bahama Police find man shot dead in car
A MAN was found shot dead in a vehicle parked at an abandoned building complex in Freeport on Monday, pushing the island’s murder count to 17 for the year in Grand Bahama.
History lessons for the DNA
Last week, we were treated to an astonishing piece of political theatre by the DNA when the Deputy Chairman of that vanity party made his contribution to the debate over National Health Insurance. The trouble is deciding what kind of theatre it was. But one thing is clear: if the DNA was dealing with this nation’s affairs it would clearly be a tragedy.
Police trust
We will enjoy continued reductions in crime by identifying and addressing criminal behaviour.
50 migrants held at Half Moon Cay
FIFTY illegal migrants were apprehended by law enforcement officials near Cat Island yesterday morning, according to the Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF).
Officials say medication management system has been drastically improved
THE Princess Margaret Hospital drastically improved its medication management system this year with the introduction of state-of-the-art technology that is reducing wastage and saving money, while setting the stage for improved clinical outcomes for patients, officials said.
FIREARM OFFENCES: Nearly 20 arrested in 24 hours
NEARLY 20 people have been arrested over a number of firearm related offences in the Bahamas in the last 24 hours, police said on Friday.
'This country needs a change of leadership'
FREE National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr Hubert Minnis said it has become more evident that the country is “in desperate need” of a leadership change due to economic “freefall” and rising unemployment.
NIA still operating without oversight, warns FNM
THE National Intelligence Agency continues to operate without oversight and may be abused by officials, Free National Movement Deputy Leader Peter Turnquest said yesterday.
Saving hair lines
Take a stroll along Bay Street or in the Mall at Marathon and take a good look at the hair lines of women. You will notice that many of those hair lines are receding, thinned out, or non-existent. You will also notice that you can actually see them.
Lawyers claim abuse of process in firearms case
A CANCELLED arraignment for three men and a woman accused of being firearms traffickers drew the ire of their lawyers yesterday who called the move by Crown prosecutors an abuse of process.
Man admits cutting throat of Spanish teacher
A MAN yesterday admitted responsibility for the second time in a decade for the throat-slashing murder of a Spanish teacher.
Armed robbery ring cracked, says police commissioner
POLICE made two major ammunition and weapons busts this month as the result of a new operation and cracked a major armed robbery ring this week, Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade said yesterday.
Union concerned over benefit cuts under NHI
BAHAMAS Public Service Union President John Pinder said yesterday the union is “very concerned” that the government intends to reduce the benefits of some civil servants once National Health Insurance (NHI) is implemented.
Pilots blamed for Munroe crash
POOR decision-making by pilots caused the Learjet crash that killed Dr Myles Munroe and eight others in Grand Bahama last year, the final report on the incident says.
Man caught in hail of bullets fired at home
A FATHER of four was shot multiple times and killed while dropping his girlfriend home late on Friday night to become the country’s 26th murder victim this year.