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Volume: 121 No. 228, October 22, 2024
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‘MP RAPED ME AND SAID HE’D SHOOT ME’ North Abaco MP accused of sex assault Clearing the way to tackle crime and threats of harm By PAVEL BAILEY Tribune Staff Reporter pbailey@tribunemedia.net A WOMAN took the stand yesterday and described in detail how North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish allegedly sexually assaulted her twice, as the rape trial against him resumed. In calm but firm testimony, the complainant
recounted two separate incidents of assault, including one in which Cornish allegedly pinned her down, raped her, and spat on her face. She further claimed he threatened to “put a bullet” in her head during a violent altercation months earlier. The trial, which had been delayed after a previous jury was dismissed because SEE PAGE THREE
THREE POLICE ARRAIGNED ON CHARGE OF RAPING WOMAN By EARYEL BOWLEG Tribune Staff Reporter ebowleg@tribunemedia.net THREE police officers and one civilian were arraigned yesterday for allegedly raping an 18-yearold woman, while another officer faced charges of abetting the crime. Assistant Commissioner of Police Leamond
Deleveaux told The Tribune that the four officers have been interdicted from the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Earin Cash, 30, Jimmy Thurston, 32, Alvin Glinton, 31, and civilian Jeff Joseph, 28, allegedly had sexual intercourse with the teenager without her SEE PAGE THREE
ASSISTANT Superintendent McKell Pinder, who leads the Englerston Urban Renewal initiative, on the scene during a walkabout of the area as the government’s ‘Clear, Hold, Build’ strategy begins efforts to help residents feel safer by clearing hazardous properties linked to criminal activity. See PAGE TWO for story. Photo: Nikia Charlton
Oscar weakens to tropical storm bonefIsh fears - but residents urged to prepare OVER $985M south abaco resort project By JADE RUSSELL Tribune Staff Reporter jrussell@tribunemedia.net
HURRICANE Oscar has weakened into a tropical storm, but residents in central and south-eastern
Bahamas are urged to prepare as the storm is expected to make landfall today. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the southeastern islands, including Crooked Island, Acklins,
Long Cay, Ragged Island, Mayaguana, and Inagua. Portions of the central Bahamas, such as Long Island, Rum Cay, and San Salvador, are also under SEE PAGE FOUR
FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis
independent investigation into the allegations. His comments mirrored those of FNM leader Michael Pintard, who also called for an independent commission of inquiry into the Christie administration’s handling of the feud. Their remarks followed a ruling by Justice Andrew Borrok on Friday,
ACTIVISTS yesterday voiced fears that a $985m south Abaco resort project will negatively impact “essential bonefish habitats” and undermine a multi-million industry that attracts high-end visitors. The Bonefish & Tarpon Trust warned that the Cross Harbour pre-spawning grounds that supply the Abaco, Andros and Grand Bahama bonefishing economies could be endangered unless the developers adopt a cautious approach.
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‘Independent probe needed In IzmIrlIan case’ By LEANDRA ROLLE Tribune Chief Reporter lrolle@tribunemedia.net FORMER Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis said a New York judge’s ruling that China Construction America (CCA) sought to “curry favour” with Christie administration officials during its dispute with Sarkis Izmirlian “may only be the tip of the
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net
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