16 June 2016
The Crown yesterday sought the death penalty for Thorne Edwards and a maximum sentence of life imprisonment for Lyndera Curry who were both convicted of the murder of prominent businessman Kurt McCartney back in October 2013. During yesterday’s proceedings before Senior Justice Stephen Isaacs, prosecutor Roger Thompson said the convicts represented a clear danger to […]
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15 June 2016
With the job market hopefully getting a boost due to the Mortgage Relief Programme President of Arawak homes Franon Wilson says the banks should “put a cap” on the amount that can be deducted for a salary deduction. He added that he believes this is what may sometimes cause many home and consumer owners to […]
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15 June 2016
Thorne Edwards and Lyndera Curry who were both convicted of the murder of prominent businessman Kurt McCartney back in October of 2013 will return to court today for sentencing. During Tuesday morning’s proceedings before Senior Justice Stephen Isaacs, the sentencing was adjourned due to the absence of Edwards’ lawyer. Edwards was convicted of murder and […]
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15 June 2016
Social activist and spokesperson for the LGBTI community in The Bahamas Erin Greene says she and the community at large are troubled by the commentary surrounding the recent pulse night club shooting in Orlando, Florida this past Sunday. The incident described as the worst mass shooting in American history, claimed the lives of 50 people, […]
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15 June 2016
Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis is calling National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage’s tone over crime “deaf, insensitive and a frightening reminder that this government is not ready to lead.” His comments came after the national security minister said that the past weekend’s three murders were unusual. Over the weekend, Deacon Ivan Cleare of New Bethlehem […]
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15 June 2016
A 12-person jury reached a unanimous guilty verdict on robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery charges against 49-year-old Daphne Knowles however they were unable to reach a verdict on the first count of murder resulting in a hung jury. Represented by attorney Sonia Timothy, Knowles was formally charged with, one count of murder, one count of […]
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15 June 2016
Court of Appeal President Dame Anita Allen last night foreshadowed that the adoption of same-sex marriage in The Bahamas is quite probable due to a number of flaws in the country’s Marriage Act and she urged against the harmful rhetoric which she said dominated discussions during the recent Gender Equality Referendum. Dame Anita, who presented […]
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15 June 2016
Minister of National Security Dr. Bernard Nottage said the government realizes how crucial it is to properly equip the RBDF to make them more effective and efficient in combating the ever present criminal threats to Bahamian waters. In a press conference held at the Churchill Building, the minister refered to an incident Monday evening, where a […]
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15 June 2016
With the Bahamas ranking number ten in the world, and number one in the Caribbean for recorded rape cases and gender based violence, Free National Movement Chairman Sidney Collie bashed the government for what he said is its failure to protect women. In a recent statement, Mr. Collie charged that this is evident in the […]
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15 June 2016
Captain John Bruce of Boat 4 A Day has sailed the world over but has never encountered waters as tranquil and turquoise as The Bahamas. “I’ve been captaining for years now and there is nowhere like The Bahamas,” he said. “I’ve been all around the world, in the Mediterranean, Norway and Sweden. “When it comes […]
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