NO BAIL GRANTED FOR MAN ACCUSED OF RAPE

By PAVEL BAILEY Tribune Court Reporter pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A 40-YEAR-OLD man was remanded in custody yesterday accused of raping a 31-year-old woman in the nation’s capital last week.

Phillip McCartney faced Magistrate Kendra Kelly on a charge of rape.

It is alleged that Forbes forced a 31-year-old woman to have sex with him without her consent on February 14.

Due to the gravity of the offence, the accused was not required to plea before the magistrate. He was informed that his matter would be transferred to the Supreme Court by way of a voluntary bill of

Robbers And A Hit And Run Suspect

POLICE are searching for a female driver and two male passengers, all occupants of a silver coloured Nissan Note, responsible for robbing a business on Tuesday.

The incident reportedly occurred sometime around 8.45pm in the area of Soldier Road.

indictment (VBI).

After it was revealed that the accused has earlier offences, but none of a similar nature, McCartney was told of his right to apply for bail in the higher court.

Until bail is granted he will be remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.

McCartney is due to receive his VBI on May 30.