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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.
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.
Conch shell killer gets sentence reduced by ten years in appeal
THE COURT of Appeal has quashed the 30-year sentence of a man who was convicted of bludgeoning another man to death with a conch shell over five years ago.
Drug smugglers fail in challenge
Drug smugglers fail in challenge
THE PRIVY Council advised the dismissal of the appeal of alleged drug smugglers who sought to challenge their extradition to the United States to stand trial for a host of drug trafficking offences.
'Jury is still out'
'Jury is still out'
The Court of Appeal decision to uphold a landmark 2020 Supreme Court ruling that every person born in The Bahamas shall become a citizen of The Bahamas at birth if either parent, regardless of marital status, is a citizen is likely to have far-reaching implications if the Privy Council agrees on appeal.
Major ruling on citizenship
Major ruling on citizenship
In a three to two decision, the Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed a landmark 2020 ruling by Supreme Court Justice Ian Winder that every person born in The Bahamas shall become a citizen of The Bahamas at their date of birth if either parent, irrespective of their marital status, is a citizen of The Bahamas. .
PM eases restrictions
PM eases restrictions
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday announced changes to the curfew on a number of islands, as well as the relaxation of restrictions on social gatherings, weddings and funerals.
BIRTH RIGHT: Judges uphold landmark ruling over citizenship for Bahamian men's children
BIRTH RIGHT: Judges uphold landmark ruling over citizenship for Bahamian men's children
THE Court of Appeal has affirmed a landmark Supreme Court ruling allowing Bahamian men to automatically pass citizenship to their children, regardless of whether their child is born out of wedlock to non-Bahamian mothers.
60-year sentence for double killing upheld
60-year sentence for double killing upheld
THE Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the 60-year sentence of a man who was convicted of robbing and killing a married couple in Grand Bahama five years ago.