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Crew blamed for fatal crash
Crew blamed for fatal crash
The probable cause of the fatal plane crash that killed world renowned pastor, Dr. Myles Munroe, his wife and seven others in Freeport, Grand Bahama, last November was "poor decision making of the crew", according to a final report prepared by the Department of Civil Aviation.
Court of Appeal affirms judge's decision to refuse bail for man charged with murder
Prosecutors allege that the murder was retaliation for an earlier shooting when rivals chased Mr. Grant's car and shot it up. He allegedly did not report the incident to the police. Instead, he allegedly sold his car and plotted a revenge attack.
Court chaos over African prosecutor may hit 160 cases
A Supreme Court’s judge’s ruling that states that a rape accused’s voluntary bill of indictment was invalid as it was signed by a non-Bahamian prosecutor who was rejected for practice at the Bahamas Bar, could potentially impact “160 odd cases”.
This is according to Director of Public Prosecutions Garvin Gaskin.
AG to discuss appeal over citizenship ruling with PM
AG to discuss appeal over citizenship ruling with PM
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said his office will have a discussion with Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis about whether to continue its appeal of a landmark citizenship ruling to the Privy Council.
Court to appoint lawyer in sex case
Court to appoint lawyer in sex case
A MAN seeking to challenge the sentence he received after he was convicted of having sex with a minor five years ago will receive a court-appointed lawyer for his appeal application.
Court of Appeal affirms sentences of two men convicted of firearm charge
THE Court of Appeal has confirmed the sentences of two men convicted of using a firearm to put another man's life in danger over seven years ago.
25-year sentence upheld for robber of married couple
25-year sentence upheld for robber of married couple
THE Court of Appeal has affirmed the 25-year sentence of a man who was convicted of robbing a married couple armed with a handgun six years ago.
Container port lays off 20 workers
Container port lays off 20 workers
TWENTY workers at the Freeport Container Port were laid off and voluntary separation packages were offered as a part of a downsizing exercise at the company...
Prison sentence for voyeurs 'too harsh'
Prison sentence for voyeurs 'too harsh'
THE Court of Appeal has quashed the six-month prison sentences imposed on two men who watched a woman have sex through one of the windows of her home.
U.S. memorial for Dr. Myles and Ruth Ann Munroe
U.S. memorial for Dr. Myles and Ruth Ann Munroe
The Bahamas government will hold a memorial service in Florida next month for internationally acclaimed pastor Dr. Myles Munroe and his wife Ruth Ann, who were killed in a plane crash on November 9, along with seven others.
According to a statement from the Bahamas Consulate General Office in Miami, the special service will be held on December 11 at 7 p.m. at Faith Center in Sunrise, Florida.
"Und...