The backlog before the Coroner's Court has been reduced to less than 70 cases, said Attorney General John Delaney. The senator attributed this decrease to the Free National Movement's policy of having one magistrate designated to oversee the Coroner's Court - instead of allowing every magistrate to act as a coroner. "The state of matters at Coroner's Court is the best it has been in many years. During the past 12 months the backlog has shrunk to less than 70 cases pending as of November 30. In past few years the numbers were over 100, going back as far as 2004, well over 100 and, of course, ever ...

The backlog before the Coroner's Court has been reduced to less than 70 cases, said Attorney General John Delaney.
The senator attributed this decrease to the Free National Movement's policy of having one magistrate designated to oversee the Coroner's Court - instead of allowing every magistrate to act as a coroner.
"The state of matters at Coroner's Court is the best it has been in many years. During the past 12 months the backlog has shrunk to less than 70 cases pending as of November 30. In past few years the numbers were over 100, going back as far as 2004, well over 100 and, of course, ever ...

 

The funeral service for Lawrence Alexander Butler, 62, of Golden Gates Number Two and formerly of Sandilands Village, will be held at 11am on Friday, December 31, at the Revival Faith Mission Church in Soldier Road. Officiating will be Rev Alfred Josey assisted by other ministers. Cremation will follow. Mr Butler is survived by his common law wife Janice Lopez; 2 sons Terrance and Lawrence, one daughter-in-law and one granddaughter ; 4 brothers James Butler, Sherman Butler, Christopher Brown and Arlington Brown; 6 sisters Ulese Butler, Betty Adderley, Cynthia Smith, Judy Taylor, Frances Deal and Aricrona Brown; sister-in-laws Beulah Butler, and Sherry Brown; brother-in-laws Cyril Smith, Raymond ...

Edward Johnson, 64, of Sea Breeze Lane, Orchard Close died at Princess Margaret Hospital on Thursday, December 16. He is survived by his wife: Geraldine Johnson; one son: Torriano Johnson; four daughters: Kenva Cooper, Akera Simms, Jaquel Johnson & Pentra Whynns; sisters: Kenvan Johnson, Terell, Levi Johnson Rolle, Hilma Johnson, Levita Johnson Fincher, Sheila Johnson- Smith; two brothers: Jessup Johnson & Sanford Johnson, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends to numerous to mention. Funeral Announcements will be announced at a later date.

 

Around 1200 hotel room nights in The Bahamas have been lost over the last four days, as prospective visitors battled brutal winter conditions that grounded many flights out of the United States. The room loss estimate is net of those additional room nights picked up because some travelers were not able to return home either, according to Frank Comito, executive vice-president of the Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) in an interview with Guardian Business yesterday. “It is unfortunate in any situation, but particularly right now as we’ve been showing some positive signs during the past year, but we’re hopeful that the impact will be minimal,” said Comito. Local hot ...

Around 1200 hotel room nights in The Bahamas have been lost over the last four days, as prospective visitors battled brutal winter conditions that grounded many flights out of the United States.
The room loss estimate is net of those additional room nights picked up because some travelers were not able to return home either, according to Frank Comito, executive vice-president of the Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) in an interview with Guardian Business yesterday.
“It is unfortunate in any situation, but particularly right now as we’ve been showing some positive signs during the past year, but we’re hopeful that the impact will be minimal,” said Comito.Local hot ...