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March 28, 2024
Legal Fraternity Mourns The Death of Former Politician & Attorney Don Saunders
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – In the wake of the shooting death of Free National Movement (FNM) former Member of Parliament for Tall Pines and Deputy House Speaker Don Saunders, The Bahamas Bar Association has committed to redoubling its efforts to arrest the culture of violence in country. The President of The Bahamas Bar Association Kahlil Parker, [...]
Bar assoc. condemns PMs' 'attacks' on judges
May 01, 2023
Bar assoc. condemns PMs' 'attacks' on judges
The Bahamas Bar Association has joined the Organization of Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations (OCCBA) in condemning criticisms of judges made recently by Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves and Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley, which the regional association termed unfortunate, disturbing, reckless and dangerous.
January 15, 2021
Remarks by the Hon. Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree at ceremonies marking the Opening of the Legal Year, January 13, 2021
My Lords, My Ladies, other Judicial Officers, Mr. Attorney, President of the Bahamas Bar Association and members of Bar Council, Counsel and Attorneys, guests, and others who are viewing these proceedings...
June 19, 2019
Newly elected bar association real estate chair: Land reform top priority
The newly elected chair of the Bahamas Bar Association's real estate division, Sharlyn R. Smith, has vowed to use her post to address what she called "an urgent need for...
'A lot of deficiencies' in DNA information plan
November 28, 2016
'A lot of deficiencies' in DNA information plan
A LOCAL civic group has commended the Democratic National Alliance for its effort to draft a Right to Information document, but told The Tribune there are still "a lot of deficiencies" to be overcome if it is to be adapted and legislated.
November 15, 2016
Call for gov't to 'stay true' on Freedom of Information
ORGANISERS behind a Freedom of Information Act town hall meeting held last evening have implored the government to "stay true" to its promise and ensure the passage and enactment of the "critically significant" piece of legislation before leaving office.
September 13, 2016
Bar Association president denies he's seeking FNM nomination
BAHAMAS Bar Association President Elsworth Johnson yesterday denied reports that he was seeking a nomination from the Free National Movement.
August 08, 2016
Smith to complain over Moss claims of 'forum shopping'
MARCO City MP Greg Moss has come under fire from attorney Fred Smith and the president of the Bahamas Bar Association, Elsworth Johnson, for suggesting in the House of Assembly last week that Save the Bays (STB) engaged in "forum shopping" at the Supreme Court.
August 08, 2016
PADF sponsored workshop equips community facilitators with crime prevention tools
Last week, the Pan American Development Foundation (PADF), through its Resistance And Prevention Program (RAPP), organized a five-day workshop to train local facilitators on effective crime prevention strategies.
Dame Joan's misguided views on referendum
June 06, 2016
Dame Joan's misguided views on referendum
Dear Editor,
As a member of the legal fraternity I watched the video of Dame Joan Sawyer's speech at the Bahamas Bar Association's forum held on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in complete and utter amazement; amazement which quickly turned to sadness and disbelief.
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