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News Article
January 14, 2016
Swift justice or injustice

Dear Editor,
Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson believes Swift Justice is a success because conviction rates have doubled.

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News Article
March 29, 2011
Letter: Justice delayed is justice denied

EDITOR, The Tribune.

While all Bahamians will agree that the Bahamian judiciary is in serious need of repair, I personally believe that the court system in Harbour Island could serve as the "poster boy" for all that is wrong in the judiciary. Law schools could send students to sit in their courts (if the presiding judge will allow them) to learn what magistrates and lawyers should NOT do in court...

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News Article
April 03, 2024
Joyann Ferguson-Pratt appointed Justice of the Supreme Court

Joyann Ferguson-Pratt, Acting Justice of the Supreme Court, was administered the Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath and presented the Instrument of Appointment as Justice of the Supreme Court by Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt during an Appointment Ceremony in the Diplomatic Room of the Office of the Governor General on Monday, March 25, 2024.

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April 03, 2024
Justice Jon Isaacs takes oaths to act as President of the Court of Appeal

Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt administered the requisite Oaths to Justice Jon Isaacs to act as President of the Court of Appeal during a brief ceremony at the Office of the Governor General on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

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News Article
March 25, 2024
Bahamas makes climate submission to International Court of Justice

THE Bahamas has made a submission to the International Court of Justice, seeking to hold countries accountable for climate change.

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News Article
March 14, 2024
AG: Bahamas prepared to argue its case at International Court of Justice against green house gas emitters

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas has prepared its legal case to support efforts in obtaining an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Hague as part of its strategy to gain 'leverage' to compel global greenhouse gas emitters to bear the costs of climate change on small island developing states, Attorney [...]

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February 23, 2024
'DODGING JURY DUTY IS SLOWING JUSTICE': Davis encourages people to carry out their civic duties

PRIME Minister Philip "Brave" Davis said a significant challenge to swift justice is the avoidance of jury duty.

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February 21, 2024
POLICE KILLINGS RULED HOMICIDE: 'Justice is served' says mother after jury returns finding

THE mother of one of two men police killed on Tonique Williams-Darling Highway on December 2, 2017, said "justice was served" after a Coroner's Court jury returned a homicide by manslaughter finding at the end of an inquest yesterday.

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February 18, 2024
AG: Improving the Administration of Justice is a Priority

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Family and Juvenile Court Complex on Bernard Road could open as early as the end of June.

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February 01, 2024
Constance Delancy, sworn in as Acting Justice of the Supreme Court

Governor General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Cynthia Pratt (right) administered the Oath of Allegiance, the Judicial Oath and presented the Instrument of Appointment to Mrs. Constance Delancy, Registrar, as Acting Justice of the Supreme Court on January 26, 2024 at the Office of the Governor General.

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