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September 09, 2015
Baha Mar Statement on latest ruling by by Supreme Court of The Bahamas
"The ruling by The Supreme Court of The Bahamas--appointing a provisional liquidator with limited authority and scheduling the winding up petition two months from now...
September 09, 2015
Supreme Court Decision Paves Way to Completion of Baha Mar Resort
The Supreme Court yesterday rendered its written Ruling on both the appointment and powers of third-party Joint Provisional Liquidators Krys Global and Alix Partners, in the matter of Baha Mar...
August 13, 2015
Up and running: Internationally accredited mediators and arbitrators
The Bahamas Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), under the patronage of Dame Joan Sawyer, the now retired president of the Bahamas Court of Appeal, and a former chief justice of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, has seen a steady increase in its base of qualified and trained professionals.
August 11, 2015
Up and Running ? Internationally Accredited Mediators and Arbitrators
The Bahamas Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), under the Patronage of Dame Joan Sawyer, the now retired President of the Bahamas Court of Appeal, and a former Chief Justice of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, has seen a steady increase in its base of qualified and trained professionals who can ably champion the cause of arbitration and alternative dispute resolution both loc...
Ingraham reveals details into court case involving PLP Deputy Leader Brave Davis during Grand Bahama rally
May 06, 2012
Ingraham reveals details into court case involving PLP Deputy Leader Brave Davis during Grand Bahama rally
Remarks
Free National Movement Rally
Sunrise Shopping Centre
Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham
Party Leader
5 May 2012
Grand Bahama;
Bahamians everywhere;
I report to you tonight that the Wave of Colour Red is headed for victory! I just came from MICAL over the weekend. I went to make sure they were in the bag. We tied the bag and tagged them - they are FNM!
We've been to Exuma, Central and South...
July 22, 2015
Bahamas Supreme Court denies Baha Mar's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy recognition petition
Government statement submitted via Bahamas Information Services
July 22, 2015 (NASSAU, The Bahamas) - We welcome today's decision by The Bahamas Supreme Court to deny Baha Mar's application for recognition of its American Chapter 11 Bankruptcy of June 29, 2015.
In doing so, the Supreme Court vindicated the Government's position, indicating it will provide the detailed reasoning for its ruling with...
July 22, 2015
Bahamas Supreme Court denies Baha Mar's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Recognition Petition
We welcome today?s decision by The Bahamas Supreme Court to deny Baha Mar?s application for recognition of its American Chapter 11 Bankruptcy of June 29, 2015. Our Government has argued firmly that a Bahamian Court, supervising the work of an independent liquidator...
IACHR to hold hearing into govt's immigration policy
March 20, 2015
IACHR to hold hearing into govt's immigration policy
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) will hold a hearing today over the government's immigration policy following allegations of human rights violations...
February 24, 2015
Bahamas Government responds to OAS Detention Centre Report
The public is advised that the government of The Bahamas is in receipt of a report from the Inter-American Human Rights Commission of the Organization of American States...
Scathing report on detention center
February 23, 2015
Scathing report on detention center
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) has requested the government implement eight precautionary measures to "ensure the life and physical integrity" of migrants at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre.
February 20, 2015
Response from Government of The Bahamas on OAS Detention Centre Report
The public is advised that the government of The Bahamas is in receipt of a report from the Inter-American Human Rights Commission of the Organization of American States regarding an assessment of the conditions at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre and issuing precautionary measures...
The Year in Review 2014
January 09, 2015
The Year in Review 2014
Much of the Bahamas news in 2014 was driven by social media with hyped up and emotive presentation. On the governance front, there were a myriad of national issues that the Bahamas government tackled both legislatively and executively...
June 07, 2011
The Bahamas and Cuba reach agreement over maritime border
TWENTY years of negotiations over the Bahamas' maritime border with Cuba may soon come to a close now that technical teams from both countries have reached an agreement.
Brent Symonette, Minister of Foreign Affairs, would not say when the matter will definitively be addressed, but he confirmed it is before cabinet waiting approval.
The agreement was reached late last year after several round...
N.Y. Judge approves subpoena of Nygard videographer
August 15, 2014
N.Y. Judge approves subpoena of Nygard videographer
A New York judge has approved a request to serve a former videographer of fashion mogul Peter Nygard with a subpoena calling on him to provide up to 1,000 hours of footage to billionaire hedge fund manager Louis Bacon, to be used in as evidence in Bahamian legal actions in which Bacon is currently engaged.The subpoena specifically asks videographer Stephen Feralio, who worked for Nygard at hi...
Woman wins damages from Kerzner International
July 23, 2014
Woman wins damages from Kerzner International
The Bahamas Court of Appeal has allowed the appeal of a woman seeking damages against Kerzner International Bahamas Ltd. and Island Hotel Company Ltd. (IHC) for a workplace injury.
Justice Anita Allen, president of the Court of Appeal, delivered the judgment concerning the October 2, 2013 decision in the Supreme Court, which had found the hotel entities not responsible for an on-the-job injury suf...
PRIVY COUNCIL GRANTS INJUNCTION TO STOP DREDGING
May 23, 2014
PRIVY COUNCIL GRANTS INJUNCTION TO STOP DREDGING
In a stunning new development, the Privy Council in London today granted Bimini Blue Coalition's injunction application stopping dredging activities from continuing in Bimini, reversing a decision by the Bahamas Court of Appeal on Monday.
DREDGING STOPPED BY PRIVY COUNCIL
May 24, 2014
DREDGING STOPPED BY PRIVY COUNCIL
THE Privy Council in London granted Bimini Blue Coalition's injunction request yesterday, bringing dredging activities in Bimini to a halt and reversing a decision by the Bahamas Court of Appeal on Monday.
April 07, 2014
Bahamas gains support of Permanent Court of Arbitration
A representative from the world's oldest international dispute resolution body claims that there is significant demand for arbitration arising from the region, which The Bahamas has the potential to assist in resolving by becoming a host country for the Permanent Court of arbitration in the Hague (PCA).
At a conference on Friday, legal counsel with the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague, ...
Court of Appeal justice addresses Rotary
March 20, 2014
Court of Appeal justice addresses Rotary
Court of Appeal Justice, K. Neville Adderley took members of the Rotary Club of South East Nassau (RCSEN) through the ins and outs of the highest court residing in The Bahamas...
Minnis fails in bid to table death penalty bill
January 16, 2014
Minnis fails in bid to table death penalty bill
Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis yesterday called on the government to use the bill the opposition drafted that would remove the impediments to carrying out the death penalty.
Minnis attempted to table the bill in the House of Assembly yesterday.
However, Speaker of the House Dr. Kendal Major did not allow it.
Major told Minnis he needed to give prior notice before he could table the bill.
Duri...
Minnis to bring death penalty bill
January 08, 2014
Minnis to bring death penalty bill
Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis said last night he intends to table a bill in the House of Assembly today that would remove the impediments to capital punishment.
"We acknowledge the preponderance of modern research which asserts that it cannot be shown that the death penalty has a deterrent effect upon the mind of the would-be murderer," said Minnis in a new year's address televised on Cable ...
January 08, 2014
New Year's Address by The Hon. Dr. Huber Minnis, Opposition Leader
My Fellow Bahamians, the Christmas and New Year?s Holiday Season is a period of reflection, introspection and forward planning...
IDB alarm over conviction rates
November 19, 2013
IDB alarm over conviction rates
During the period 2005 to 2009, only 5.1 percent of murder cases in The Bahamas resulted in convictions, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) said in a newly published document...
Cable Bahamas takes URCA to court
October 10, 2013
Cable Bahamas takes URCA to court
Cable Bahamas has launched a judicial review action against the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) over its decision to deny the cable television, Internet and phone service provider the right to increase its cable service prices by close to 30 percent, Guardian Business can confirm...
CORRECTION
August 22, 2013
CORRECTION
In Wednesday?s Tribune, in an article entitled ?Pop star Shakira ?cannot win? Bahamas Court case?, it was incorrectly stated that John F Wilson is an associate of the law firm McKinney, Bancroft & Hughes.
Mr Wilson is in fact a senior litigation partner at the firm...
August 02, 2013
As detainees face court, Bahamas faces claim of reneging on deal
MIAMI-BASED protesters accused the Bahamas government of ?reneging? on an agreement struck through US congressman Joe Garcia over Cuban immigrants held at Fox Hill prison and the Carmichael Road Detention Centre...
June 29, 2013
Two new Justices of The Bahamas Supreme Court sworn in at Government House
Newly appointed Justice of the Supreme Court Carolita Bethel takes the Oath of Office, June 27, at Government House.
Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes conducted the swearing-in...
Justices of the Bahamas Supreme Court Announced
June 28, 2013
Justices of the Bahamas Supreme Court Announced
Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett announces the appointment of Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez and Deputy Chief Magistrate Carolita Bethell as Justices of the Supreme Court.
Justice Gomez was called to the Bahamas Bar in 1978 and practiced law in private chambers until 1989 when he joined the magistracy...
Justices of the Bahamas Supreme Court Announced
June 27, 2013
Justices of the Bahamas Supreme Court Announced
Chief Justice Sir Michael Barnett announces the appointment of Chief Magistrate Roger Gomez and Deputy Chief Magistrate Carolita Bethell as Justices of the Supreme Court. Justice Gomez was called to the Bahamas Bar in 1978 and practiced law in private chambers until 1989 when he joined the magistracy...
Dame Joan Sawyer Named Patron of Bahamas Branch of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
May 31, 2013
Dame Joan Sawyer Named Patron of Bahamas Branch of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
NASSAU, BAHAMAS -? The Bahamas Branch of
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) recently announced the
appointment of world-renowned jurist and legal scholar Dame Joan Augusta
Sawyer, DPE, PC as the official Patron. The former Chief Justice and
President of The Bahamas Court of Appeal was unanimously approved by all
eleven Trustees of CIArb to become The Bahamas First Branch Patr...
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