Read storyAfter he was sentenced to four years in prison, a man ran from the court in an attempt to escape but instead got an extra year.
Carlos Holbert, 21, was given the four-year sentence for stealing a $50 bag, a $35 watch and two pairs of glasses, together worth $400. The items were taken from the car of Rose Ferguson in July last year.
After hearing the sentence, Holbert ran from court 5 on Bank Lane and witnesses said he jumped from the second story stairway.
Police in Bank Lane quickly caught him and took him back to court where Magistrate Derrence Rolle added a year to his sentence.
Prosecutors said Holbert was convicted of a similar crime last year.
Police said Holbert could be charged with escape and could be sentenced to an additional two years.
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
Robin Hood pays customers to take new bus route
Read storyA new bus route will provide easy access to the Robin Hood discount store and more options for residents of Cowpen and Marshall Roads.
To encourage use of the new route, Robin Hood has committed to pay for the bus rides of people who use the service to shop at the store.
President of the Public Transit Authority Reuben Rahming said drivers are making less than 15% of what they would make on other routes. But he said, "We are confident that with the volume of shoppers who are committed to the Robin Hood brand, things will soon pick up."
The new route, known as 22A, will be serviced by ten franchises.
It will take the following route:
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To encourage use of the new route, Robin Hood has committed to pay for the bus rides of people who use the service to shop at the store.
President of the Public Transit Authority Reuben Rahming said drivers are making less than 15% of what they would make on other routes. But he said, "We are confident that with the volume of shoppers who are committed to the Robin Hood brand, things will soon pick up."
The new route, known as 22A, will be serviced by ten franchises.
It will take the following route:
- The former straw market on Bay street
- Elizabeth Avenue
- Market Street
- Wulff Road
- Poinciana Drive
- Thompson Boulevard
- Bethel Avenue
- Mckinney Avenue
- Christie Street
- Tonique Williams Darling Highway
- Milo Butler Highway
- Faith Avenue
- Marshall Road
- Baillou Hill Road
- Cowpen Road
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Free rock climbing training at Atlantis
Read storyStarting this month, anyone between ages seven and 18 is welcome to try the Sky Climbers program on Paradise Island – free of charge.
Since it opened In September last year, 670 children have participated through schools and youth groups.
But after February 21, the program will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Sky Climbers operations consultant Nick Sagar said children who have already climbed the wall are welcome to climb again and so are parents.
Sagar encouraged schools to sign up: "We want to reach out to more schools. It's free and they just need to transport the kids to us."
The program is currently open from 10am-6pm, Monday – Saturday. It is located on the old Club Med grounds on Paradise Island. Persons under 14 years old must be accompanied by a parent.
Funding for Sky Climbers is provided by the Butch Kerzner Foundation. Rock climbing was a passion of Kerzner's who learned from Sagar.
Mr Kerzner's widow, Vanessa, wanted young people to have access to the training.
Sagar had designed personalized climbing walls in the former Atlantis executive's home.
-Full Story in The Tribune here (Page A05)
Since it opened In September last year, 670 children have participated through schools and youth groups.
But after February 21, the program will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Sky Climbers operations consultant Nick Sagar said children who have already climbed the wall are welcome to climb again and so are parents.
Sagar encouraged schools to sign up: "We want to reach out to more schools. It's free and they just need to transport the kids to us."
The program is currently open from 10am-6pm, Monday – Saturday. It is located on the old Club Med grounds on Paradise Island. Persons under 14 years old must be accompanied by a parent.
Funding for Sky Climbers is provided by the Butch Kerzner Foundation. Rock climbing was a passion of Kerzner's who learned from Sagar.
Mr Kerzner's widow, Vanessa, wanted young people to have access to the training.
Sagar had designed personalized climbing walls in the former Atlantis executive's home.
-Full Story in The Tribune here (Page A05)
Teacher accused of molestation resigns
Read storyA male teacher accused of molesting two of his male students has resigned according to a Ministry of Education statement.
The statement said the teacher was placed on leave and transferred to New Providence after the accusations were made. Formerly he taught at Eight Mile Rock High School.
The teacher was arrested and released during the investigation, which is still going on.
Since his arrest, the Ministry has required the teacher to sign in at its head office on a daily basis. Last week Wednesday, he resigned.
The Ministry has been criticized for the way it has handled the case. On Thursday of last week, the president of the Parent Teachers Association in Grand Bahama, Troy Garvey, called for the resignation of Education Director Lionel Sands and Education Minister Carl Bethel.
Garvey said: "Not one thing has been dealt with appropriately by the ministry from the issues at Eight Mile Rock High School started."
Defending its actions, the Ministry said the police force is responsible for investigation and prosecution.
See other CBN stories about this subject here.
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The statement said the teacher was placed on leave and transferred to New Providence after the accusations were made. Formerly he taught at Eight Mile Rock High School.
The teacher was arrested and released during the investigation, which is still going on.
Since his arrest, the Ministry has required the teacher to sign in at its head office on a daily basis. Last week Wednesday, he resigned.
The Ministry has been criticized for the way it has handled the case. On Thursday of last week, the president of the Parent Teachers Association in Grand Bahama, Troy Garvey, called for the resignation of Education Director Lionel Sands and Education Minister Carl Bethel.
Garvey said: "Not one thing has been dealt with appropriately by the ministry from the issues at Eight Mile Rock High School started."
Defending its actions, the Ministry said the police force is responsible for investigation and prosecution.
See other CBN stories about this subject here.
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Man found at the bottom of pool
Read storyA man was found at the bottom of his employer's pool last week Friday.
Jay Albury, who lives near the home, said around 10.15am he heard his neighbor's pool cleaner calling for help.
Albury and the pool cleaner, Hubel Duncombe, saw a man face down at the bottom of the pool, a broom next to him.
Albury brought the man to the surface and the two men pulled him out. He said the man was not breathing.
Emergency Medical workers were not able to resuscitate the man, who residents said was a gardener named Willy thought to be in his late 40s to early 50s.
Officers at the scene said they will wait for autopsy results to determine the cause of death. However, Detective Corporal Adderley said there were no signs of injury and foul play was not suspected.
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Jay Albury, who lives near the home, said around 10.15am he heard his neighbor's pool cleaner calling for help.
Albury and the pool cleaner, Hubel Duncombe, saw a man face down at the bottom of the pool, a broom next to him.
Albury brought the man to the surface and the two men pulled him out. He said the man was not breathing.
Emergency Medical workers were not able to resuscitate the man, who residents said was a gardener named Willy thought to be in his late 40s to early 50s.
Officers at the scene said they will wait for autopsy results to determine the cause of death. However, Detective Corporal Adderley said there were no signs of injury and foul play was not suspected.
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Ex-prison officer charged with recent stabbing murder
Read storyJerome Bethel was charged with the killing of Gary Gardiner, who was stabbed during a fight on February 11.
Bethel, 36, was remanded to custody. He will return to court on March 3rd.
Bethel's lawyer, Tai Pinder, asked that his client be held in the hospital section of the prison for his safety.
Bethel was a prison officer from 1995-2001.
Vincent Peet, the Member of Parliament for North Andros and the Berry Islands said Gardiner's death has been deeply felt.
"His sudden death has sent shockwaves through North Andros . . . He was a supporter of mine but more importantly he was someone who was always willing to help," Peet said.
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Bethel, 36, was remanded to custody. He will return to court on March 3rd.
Bethel's lawyer, Tai Pinder, asked that his client be held in the hospital section of the prison for his safety.
Bethel was a prison officer from 1995-2001.
Vincent Peet, the Member of Parliament for North Andros and the Berry Islands said Gardiner's death has been deeply felt.
"His sudden death has sent shockwaves through North Andros . . . He was a supporter of mine but more importantly he was someone who was always willing to help," Peet said.
See other CBN stories about this subject here.
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Man accused of stealing $30,000 from Super Value
Read storySamuel Davis was charged with stealing nearly $30,000 from Super Value food store over a 4-month period.
Davis, 42, pled not guilty to accusations that he used his job at the Golden Gates store to take $29,377.87 between September 2007 and January 2008.
He was granted $15,000 bail. His case was adjourned to May 27.
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Davis, 42, pled not guilty to accusations that he used his job at the Golden Gates store to take $29,377.87 between September 2007 and January 2008.
He was granted $15,000 bail. His case was adjourned to May 27.
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