Six Grand Bahama men granted $4k bail each on grevious harm charges

As this is an indictable offence, Nesbitt was not required to enter a plea in court at that time. He was informed that his matter would be transferred to the Supreme Court by a voluntary bill of indictment (VBI).

The accused was also told that while the magistrate lacked the jurisdiction to grant bail, the accused could apply for it through the higher court.

Until he is granted bail, the accused will be remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services. Nesbitt’s VBI is set for service on May 3.

INAGUA MAN ON $30K BAIL FOR COCAINE POSSESSION

By PAVEL BAILEY Tribune Court Reporter pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A MAN was granted $30,000 bail in court yesterday after allegedly being found with $100,000 worth of cocaine uncovered on a mailboat in Inagua earlier this year.

Cormardo Seymour, 24, of Matthew Town, Inagua, appeared before Chief Magistrate Joyann Ferguson Pratt. There he faced charges of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply and conspiracy to possess dangerous drugs with intent to supply.

Seymour’s co-accused, Clayvone Seymour, 57, and James Dean, 66, were previously arraigned on this same matter in late January.

It is alleged that on January 21 in Inagua, the accused men were found by police with 11.25 lbs of cocaine. A search of their mailboat uncovered the drugs, which have an estimated street value of $100,000, in a freezer box concealed under seafood items.

In court, Seymour pleaded not guilty to the charges. Prosecutor ASP Davis had no objection to bail, but asked that conditions be attached.

Bail of $30,000 with one or two sureties was granted to each accused on condition they sign in at Matthew Town Police Station every Monday and Wednesday by 7pm.

The accused are expected to return to court in Nassau for their trial dates on September 12, 13 and 14.

In a separate matter, Sylvano Georges, 42 and Charline Charles, 33, stood before Magistrate Samuel McKinney on a charge of possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply.

On March 5 in New Providence the two were arrested after Georges was found with 4oz of Indian hemp in his possession.

While Charles pleaded not guilty to the charge, Georges pleaded guilty to the offence and admitted to sole ownership of the drugs. The male defendant then begged the court for the opportunity to keep his record clean.

After withdrawing the charges against Charles, the magistrate reduced the charge to simple possession for the remaining defendant. As such Georges was fined $400 for the charge or risk three months in prison. He was further told the $265 cash seized during his arrest is to remain forfeited to the crown.

$6K BAIL AFTER WOMAN THREATENED WITH GUN

By PAVEL BAILEY Tribune Court Reporter pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A MAN was granted $6,000 bail in court after he was accused of threatening a woman with a shotgun late last month.

Rico Miller, 47, stood before Senior Magistrate Carolyn Vogt-Evans on charges of assault and assault with a deadly

By PAVEL BAILEY Tribune Court Reporter pbailey@tribunemedia.net

SIX male residents of Sweeting’s Cay, Grand Bahama, were charged in the Freeport Magistrate’s Court yesterday with causing grievous harm.

Eleanor Feaster, 28, Caltrico McKenzie, 28, Theodore Davis, 38, Fahron Feaster, 21, Fernando Feaster, 24, and Malik Thomas, 25, appeared before

Magistrate Charlton Smith. Nicola Knowles, a certified court interpreter with the Bahamas Disability Commission, was brought to assist with interpreting for accused Fernando Feaster, who is deaf.

It is alleged that on Saturday, March 4, at Freeport, the accused men being concerned together intentionally caused harm to Otis Palmer, Jr. Carlson Shurland represented the accused men. He informed the magistrate of his concerns regarding an interview conducted by police concerning his deaf client without a lawyer or interpreter present.

“The police are abusing their authority and violating persons’ constitutional rights,” he claimed.

Magistrate Charlton asked each of the men how they wished to plead. They all pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Prosecutor Calsey Arthur did not object to bail, however, he requested that conditions be imposed on the men, including signing in once a week at the nearest police station, not interfering with the virtual complainant, and witnesses.

Magistrate Smith imposed $4,000 bail with one suretor for each of the men. He also ordered them not to interfere with virtual complainants or witnesses directly or indirectly, through social media, or third parties. The matter was adjourned to June 12 at noon.

IN weapon. It is alleged that on February 27 in New Providence, Miller assaulted a woman with a shotgun.

In court, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges. He was granted $6,000 bail with one or two sureties on condition he sign in at his local police station every Sunday. His trial will begin on May 15.

TEEN PLEADS GUILTY, FINED $1000 FOR THEFT OF AUTO

By PAVEL BAILEY Tribune Court Reporter pbailey@tribunemedia.net

AN 18-year-old was fined $1,000 yesterday after he admitted to stealing a woman’s car.

Geonourdo Phillippe, represented by attorney Milton Cox, faced Assistant Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain on charges of stealing and receiving.

On March 3 in New Providence, it is said that Phillippe was found with Donna Culmer’s stolen grey 2009 Honda CR-V which was taken from her residence and valued at $8,500. When the accused was apprehended by authorities in a park on Sunlight Village off East Street, Phillippe claimed that he was just watching the vehicle for a friend who had initially stole it.

In court, after the accused elected to continue his case before the magistrate, he pleaded guilty to the stealing charge. This resulted in the receiving charge being withdrawn.

When asked why he got involved in this crime, the teenager said he was peer pressured into it.

During his plea of mitigation, Mr Cox said that his young, gainfully employed client showed contrition for his actions and spared the court’s time with his early plea of guilt. The attorney asked for leniency for his client.

In view of this Magistrate Swain imposed a $1,000 fine on the accused. Failure to pay would result in a six-month prison sentence. In addition to stating that the conviction is to be recorded, the magistrate further ordered that the accused compensate the complainant $500 for damage done to her vehicle while it was stolen.

Before Magistrate Swain informed Phillippe of his right to appeal her sentencing within seven days, she also told him that she had spared him a two-year prison sentence which she had earlier considered.

The below listed APPELLANTS and interested members of the PUBLIC are hereby notified of a Sitting of the Subdivision and Development Appeals Board on Friday the 10th day of March , A.D. 2023 commencing at 9:30 a.m. at the Hearing Room, located in the Aventura Plaza on Bethel Avenue and John F. Kennedy Drive, New Providence.

The Intended Sitting will be subject to there then being no prohibition against the said hearing taking place under any Emergency Powers (Covid 19 Pandemic) Order then in force Subject also to postponement in the event of the issue of any Bahamas Government Hurricane Alert for the Island of New Providence.

The following APPEAL will be heard in the sequence stated below:-

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1. APPEAL No. 10 of 2022 – being an Appeal by NEW PROVIDENCE LIMITED ENDAULD LIMITED AND BRASS TACKS LIMITED by Notice of Appeal dated the 12th day of September A.D. 2022 .

APPEALING: from the decision of the Town Planning Committee made on or about the 24th August A.D., 2022 under Town Planning Application for Site Plan Approval No. SPA/2/2022 made by Alexiou & Associates on behalf of Eastmor Properties Limited for Site Plan Approval in relation to Lots 12, 13 and 14 of the Number Three (No. 3) Subdivision of Lyford Cay, New Providence.

Dated the 3rd day of March A.D., 2023

R. DAWSON MALONE CHAIRMAN, SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD