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November 11, 2016
Bahamian barrister recognized by top Privy Council judge
Noted young Bahamian barrister Barry N. Griffin was recognized by the head of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, Lord Neuberger.
Honour for barrister on the rise
October 19, 2016
Honour for barrister on the rise
A RISING young Bahamian barrister has been recognised by Lord Neuberger, who heads the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and is President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
January 31, 2024
C9 Advocates for Fair Share to Drive Caribbean Telecommunications and Development
In 2023, six international big tech companies earned US$11.5 billion from the Caribbean, without contributing or reinvesting any of their revenues into the region’s development. This was revealed by Lisa Agard, the newly appointed Chair of C9, as she participated in a panel discussion on Fair Share, at the CANTO Connect & 40th AGM Celebration at the Hyatt Regency on Monday.
Gonsalves was right
April 21, 2023
Gonsalves was right
Dear Editor,It is clear that, instead of feeling acute embarrassment that Ralph Gonsalves had to point out from Trinidad the stark insanity of our bail situation in The Bahamas, some members of my profession chose instead to defend the indefensible.
July 13, 2022
New Trustees Join University of The Bahamas Board of Trustees
Four new trustees have been appointed to the University of The Bahamas (UB) Board of Trustees (BOT), representing a broad range of experience and expertise in the higher education, business, health care and legal sectors.
The new trustees are: independent consultant Ms. Janyne Hodder; Director of the National Reference Lab at the Ministry of Health Dr. Indira Martin; barrister Mrs. Debi William...
April 20, 2010
Final goodbyes said to retired Chief Justice Sir Joaquim Gonsalves-Sabola
Final goodbyes were said to the Late Sir Joaquim Claudino Gonsalves-Sabola who dedicated most of his life to the judicial system, during an official funeral service at St Francis Xavier Cathedral, Friday, April 16.
Relationship Matters: How Did The Pandemic Treat Your Family? ADR May Be Your Answer To Personal Crisis
July 07, 2020
Relationship Matters: How Did The Pandemic Treat Your Family? ADR May Be Your Answer To Personal Crisis
Now that the stay at home orders have lifted and we can move around more freely, it does not erase that fact that it was a long and grueling 3 plus months for many families...
May 25, 2020
Business Graduates Need to Play Key Role in Rebuilding Economy
National development has to be the focus of any distinctive Master of Business Administrative (MBA) degree programme offered by University of The Bahamas (UB), Executive Director of the Bahamas Financial Services Board Tanya McCartney asserts...
March 30, 2020
Relationships Matter During This Pandemic Learn to Pause to Resolve Conflict
With the current curfew in place due to COVID-19, our new norm can be
trying our nerves! The new measures like working from home, social distancing, and staying in are contributors for conflicting feelings or situations...
Letters to the Editor: Government travel is crucial
March 25, 2024
Letters to the Editor: Government travel is crucial
Editor, Many have asked why it is the the Prime Minister and assorted delegations have been traveling the globe to meet with other Heads of State and governmental leaders. Some have even gone so far as to suggest that public funds are being wasted on such trips. I beg to differ. The Commonwealth of The [...]
Letters Was Dr. Hubert Minnis appointed PM by God
February 27, 2019
Letters Was Dr. Hubert Minnis appointed PM by God
Dear Editor, In Sir Randol Fawkes' "The Faith That Moved the Mountain", the late T. Augustus Toote, prominent barrister-at-law and mentor to Fawkes, reacted to the principle of majority rule for black Bahamians by saying: "Touch not God's anointed," which is an Old Testament verse. [...]
The post Letters | Was Dr. Hubert Minnis appointed PM by God? appeared first on The Nassau Guardian.
Fifth Aliv Bahamian Icon Awards Lifetime Achievement awardee is the man behind the Bahamas National Youth Choir
June 16, 2017
Fifth Aliv Bahamian Icon Awards Lifetime Achievement awardee is the man behind the Bahamas National Youth Choir
Mention the name Cleophas Adderley Jr. and most people think Bahamas National Youth Choir (BNYC) -- and while Adderley himself says it's difficult to separate one from the other -- he's so much more. He's a person who loves life, loves God, and loves people. And he lets you know that he loves academic and intellectual challenges as well as music.
And this is the man who will receive the Lifetime A...
The coronation of Wayne Munroe, QC
March 17, 2017
The coronation of Wayne Munroe, QC
Dear Editor,
The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) has now selected Barrister Wayne Munroe, QC, as our standard bearer in the newly renamed and revamped constituency of Free Town. He will be going up against Dionisio D'Aguilar (FNM), a well-known and highly respected businessman, who brings a no-nonsense attitude to the political arena.
Free Town, of which Kemp Road and Five Pond Lot Subdivision for...
Long-standing extradition matter pushed to next year
December 01, 2016
Long-standing extradition matter pushed to next year
Five alleged drug traffickers who have been fighting extradition to Florida for more than a decade have hired top British barrister Edward Fitzgerald, QC, to argue their appeal.
January 09, 2015
Country's Oldest Law Office, Callenders 1st firm to have Three QC's
This week?s release of the latest list of lawyers to be called to the Inner Bar as Queen?s Counsel, the highest honour in legal circles, held extraordinary meaning for Callenders when it became the first law firm in the history of The Bahamas to be home to three partners holding the prestigious title...
The good psychopath
September 14, 2016
The good psychopath
The term psychopath is usually used when referring to serial killers or super-villains in Hollywood blockbusters.
September 13, 2016
Denial of application for foreign lawyer defended by Bar Association
BAHAMAS Bar Association President Elsworth Johnson yesterday defended the self-regulating body against criticisms of its decision to deny an application by the Bahamian law firm representing Sarkis Izmirlian to bring in a foreign lawyer to join their legal team.
Hidden agenda
April 17, 2016
Hidden agenda
Some of the people against question four on the ballot for the June 7 constitutional referendum are not genuinely concerned about the amendment possibly leading to same-sex marriage, but are in their hearts opposed for another reason, which they simply are too embarrassed to admit, according to former Attorney General Sean McWeeney, who chaired the Constitutional Commission.
REV goes to Hollywood
March 24, 2016
REV goes to Hollywood
Cable Bahamas is proud to announce that REV Star Dana Ferguson has been chosen as a presenter for the 2nd Annual WideScreen Film and Music Video Festival. The awards will be held this Easter Sunday, at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, FL.
REV goes to Hollywood
March 29, 2016
REV goes to Hollywood
Cable Bahamas is proud to announce that REV Star Dana Ferguson has been chosen as a presenter for the 2nd Annual WideScreen Film and Music Video Festival. The awards will be held this Easter Sunday, at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, FL.
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