Bar Association calls for 'open' process

THE Bahamas Bar Association said the process that led to the country's latest judicial appointment was a missed chance for the government to show its commitment to the rule of law.

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Man fined 200 for cursing at police officers who evacuated crowded bar

A 26-year-old man was fined $200 for cursing at police officers who last week evacuated a crowded bar in an effort to enforce the safety measures outlined in the COVID-19 emergency orders. Giovanni Smith was charged with acting disorderly and using

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Too drunk to remember stealing cash from bar

A 48-year-old man was ordered to pay back a sum of money he stole from a bar earlier this year after he admitted to stealing the funds while he was under the influence of alcohol. Joseph Rolle appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle-Davis ch

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The 'unfurling' of Blue Sail Restaurant Beach Bar

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'Straight Up!' To perfrom farwell gig at Rooster's Sports Bar - Saturday

Freeport, Bahamas -? Gear up for Straight Up's ultimate party & send off bash for Chris Mockrish & Joanna Lambias as they perform live on the massive concert stage at Rooster's Sports Bar & Club this
Saturday, June 25th from 9pm until!?

Straight Up is a 6 piece band who's repertoire covers all styles of music from Bob Marley to Jimmy Hendrix, from Fleetwood Mac to Bonjovi, from The Beatles to ...

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Customs raid on Ash bar

CUSTOMS officers raided Made Men Bar Sports Bar yesterday and seized bottles of allegedly undeclared liquor from the establishment.

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Customs officials seize liquor from sports bar?

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Setting The Bar Higher

New local hotspot becomes first-ever Bahamian bar nominated for prestigious international award...

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Police sat idle as bar sold liquor

RESIDENTS bought alcohol from the Made Men Sporting Bar last week under the watchful gaze of a suspected rogue police officer despite Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis' order that such establishments close during the COVID-19 crisis. Patrons included men and women from diverse age groups, many of whom The Tribune witnessed when conducting an investigation at the Faith Avenue North bar on Friday.

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Man charged with killing woman outside bar

Police officers escort Luckson Charite into court yesterday. AHVIA J. CAMPBELLA resident of Sea Breeze Lane has been charged with the February 29 murder of Shantia McKenzie. Luckson Charite, 31, is accused of fatally shooting McKenzie outside a bar on Market Street and Palm Tree Avenue. Charite, who is represented by Jomo Campbell, did not [...]
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Baha Mar receivers: NDA does not bar contact

The receiver-managers for the defunct Baha Mar project have issued a statement seeking to debunk as "inaccurate" and "misleading" statements about the supposed restrictions placed on potential purchasers of the project by the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) those potential investors are required to sign.

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Man admits stabbing alleged sex offender to death in bar

A man admitted yesterday to stabbing an alleged sex offender at a bar following an altercation nearly two years ago. Dino Pinto denied murdering Jeremy Petit-Frere on September 8, 2018, but instead pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter

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Man accused of killing bar owner gets bail

THE man accused of murdering Via Caffe owner Albert Rahming nearly four years ago has been granted bail ahead of his trial.

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Victim in hospital after he is shot outside a bar

A MAN is in hospital after he was shot outside a bar on Sunday, police said.

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Children of judicial officers among those called to the bar

The children of three judicial officers were among 10 lawyers called to the bar yesterday. Oluwafolakemi Swain, daughter of Assistant Chief Magistrate Subusola Swain; Dennise Newton, daughter of Justice Donna Newton; and Ian Winder Jr., son of Justice Ian Winder Sr., were wigged and gowned [...]
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Ten lawyers called to the Bar

Ten lawyers of diverse backgrounds were called to the Bar on Friday in a ceremony at the Supreme Court. Gabriel Brown, Monique Millar, Krystian Butler, Alexandria Newton, Shakara Ernest, Darzhon Rolle, Matthew Walker, Mark Penn, Kevin Armbrister and Keva Louis were officially robed at the [...]
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Lawyer seeking readmission to the bar

A LAWYER, disbarred 18 years ago after $400,000 allegedly went missing from a client's account, is seeking readmission to the roll of the Bahamas Bar Council. The council will hear Leon Smith's application for restoration to the roll on October 30 a

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Bahamas Bar Association Members Pay Courtesy Call on Minister of Financial Services

Mr. Kahlil Parker, president (centre right), and members of the Bahamas Bar Association paid a courtesy call on Minister of Financial Services, Trade & Industry and Immigration the Hon. Elsworth Johnson at the Ministry's offices, August 28, 2019.

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99/1 Now Serving Food at Rooster's Sports Bar

Rooster's announces their new menu featuring succulent food dishes prepared by 99/1 Ltd (Tim and Rebecca Tibbitts). The new menu includes: BBQ Chicken 1/4? $15; BBQ Ribs $17; Grilled Flank Steak? $17; Chicken & Rib Combo? $21. All items include a choice of 2 Sides: Caesar Salad, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Peas & Rice, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato, Mac & Cheese. Individuals sides can be purchased for ...

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Bar Council: Why hire foreign lawyers for prosecutor posts

THE Bahamas Bar Council wants the director of public prosecutions to justify the hiring of two foreign lawyers to top-level posts at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and is not inclined to give the lawyers entry into the Bahamas Bar without adequate justification, The Tribune understands.

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