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October 28, 2022
Leadership and kindness - top character strengths of 2022 Hidden Heroes Champions
The PACE Foundation is pleased to announce twelve champions of the Character Day Bahamas Hidden Heroes 2022 campaign. Nominees hailed from eight islands - Abaco, Andros, Berry Islands, Eleuthera, Exuma, Grand Bahama, Long Island, and New Providence. Recognized for their contributions to their community, there were students, educators, community builders, a physician, a disability advocate, coaches...
August 05, 2022
Hon. Mr. Justice Ian Winder, sworn in as the new Chief Justice
The Deputy to the Governor General Cynthia Pratt administered the requisite Oaths to the Honourable Mr. Justice Ian Winder, Chief Justice Designate of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, August 3, 2022 in the Andros Room, Baha Mar. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis and Mrs. Davis, and the Leader of the Opposition the Hon. Michael Pintard were in attendance, among other gov...
Two accused of robberies
July 28, 2022
Two accused of robberies
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate's Court yesterday on separate charges of attempted robbery and robbery by violence.
The Bahamas advances in world cup qualifiers
July 04, 2022
The Bahamas advances in world cup qualifiers
Chavano 'Buddy' Hield scored a game-high 24 points on National Pride Day in The Bahamas to propel the senior men's national team to a convincing win on the road, booking their spot in the second round of the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) Americas World Cup Qualifiers, with a 97-80 victory over the US Virgin Islands (USVI) on Friday.
June 27, 2022
Training Centre Officially Opened at the Bahamas Judicial Education Institute
The country’s Judiciary reached a major milestone with its opening on Friday, June 24, of the Bahamas Judicial Education Institute’s (BJEI) Training Centre. The newly commissioned training centre will be instrumental in fulfilling the need for preparation of judicial officers and their staff, and thereby enhance the delivery of justice in the country.
Creation of the training centre was fac...
Man accused of attempted murder
June 21, 2022
Man accused of attempted murder
A MAN was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services by a Magistrate's Court yesterday on a charge of attempted murder.
June 21, 2022
AG: Government to advancecitizenship law by end of summer
The government intends to advance legislation to allow Bahamian men and women to pass on citizenship in all circumstances by the end of the summer, Attorney General Ryan Pinder said yesterday. Pinder previously foreshadowed changes to the citizenship law. The attorney general was responding to Free National Movement (FNM) Senator Michela Barnett-Ellis, who, during her contribution ...
October 06, 2021
Media Blitz Highlights a Nassau High School’s Historic 60th Anniversary
Alumni of Prince Williams Baptist High School have taken to the airwaves of local radio and television talk shows as well as newspapers and social media, in a media blitz, to share with the Bahamian public the legacy of their alma mater’s 60- year history.
The anniversary celebrations will take place over an entire year ending in October 2022. In addition to the media blitz, an Anniversary C...
October 08, 2021
Court chaos as prosecutor wasn't approved for practice
SUPREME Court judge Deborah Fraser yesterday ruled that a rape accused’s voluntary bill of indictment was not valid as it was signed by an African prosecutor who was rejected for practice at the Bahamas Bar.
Her ruling could result in several court cases being sent back to Magistrate’s Court if the VBIs the accused were served were signed by Ugandan native David Bakininga or another African...
Marine due in court on officer's murder
May 03, 2019
Marine due in court on officer's murder
A ROYAL Bahamas Defence Force marine is expected to be arraigned in Magistrate's Court today in connection with the murder of Petty Officer Philip Perpall who was shot multiple times in his upper body at Government House earlier this week...
February 26, 2020
Prime Minister congratulates Sir Michael Barnett as President of Court of Appeal
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis congratulated Sir Michael Barnett on his appointment as President of the Court of Appeal for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas...
The Bahamas the team to beat at CBC
July 28, 2011
The Bahamas the team to beat at CBC
A dominating performance in pool play has placed Team Bahamas in the position to win the overall crown of the regional basketball tournament that is currently going on at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium.
10m message to stop injustice
May 07, 2021
10m message to stop injustice
GHANA native Joseph Amihere is suing the government for $10.6m with interest for illegally detaining him for nearly seven years at the Carmichael Road Detention Centre, during which time he endured poor treatment where he was "physically, emotionally and psychologically abused".
Why Bacon Should Be Declared Persona Non Grata
June 01, 2016
Why Bacon Should Be Declared Persona Non Grata
The near constitutional crisis between the challenge to parliamentary privilege and the courts? jurisdiction is a consequence of the egregious actions of one man, hedge-fund billionaire, Louis Bacon.
Woman fined 5,000 over false COVID test results
April 16, 2021
Woman fined 5,000 over false COVID test results
A 21-year-old woman who tried to use falsified COVID-19 test results to travel to Grand Bahama was fined $5,000 in the Magistrate's Court.
Police warn against fake COVID tests
April 12, 2021
Police warn against fake COVID tests
THE Royal Bahamas Police Force has warned people against obtaining fake COVID-19 tests, noting several people have recently been arrested and charged in court as a result.
December 19, 2018
AML's Holiday Giveback Nets $100,000 to Feed Families in Need This Christmas Season
On Christmas Day, more than 2,200 families will be able to gather together and partake in a hearty Christmas meal thanks to the generosity of AML Foods Limited and those who supported the 3rd Annual Feed Five Thousand Families holiday giveback...
Govt challenged over BPC licence renewals
March 25, 2021
Govt challenged over BPC licence renewals
Environmentalists yesterday challenged the Minnis administration to make good on its pledge to bar oil drilling after the Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) revealed it will seek to renew its four licences.
The Judiciary Adapted and Responded to the Unpredictable Environment of the COVID-19 Era
January 18, 2021
The Judiciary Adapted and Responded to the Unpredictable Environment of the COVID-19 Era
The Hon. Chief Justice Sir Brian Moree stated that the Judiciary in The Bahamas has not escaped the intrusive and disruptive impact of COVID-19...
Carry on drilling - for now
January 06, 2021
Carry on drilling - for now
A SUPREME Court judge yesterday granted environmentalists leave to begin judicial review proceedings over Bahamas Petroleum Company's exploratory oil drilling...
Court to consider oil submissions today
December 31, 2020
Court to consider oil submissions today
LAWYERS representing environmental activists, the government and Bahamas Petroleum Company tussled over applications seeking judicial review of BPC's exploratory oil drilling during a Supreme Court hearing yesterday...
December 29, 2020
STAYING ABREAST-New book tackles care, maintenance of boobs
As functional as they are beautiful, breasts are often overlooked until there is a problem associated with them, according to Dr Shamanique Bodie-Williams...
December 23, 2019
Ag: Bar Council Should Stop Acting Politically And Admit Two African Lawyers
ATTORNEY General Carl Bethel said the Bahamas Bar Council should stop acting "politically" and admit two Africans working in senior positions at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to the Bahamas Bar.
Drilling ship sets sail for Bahamas
November 27, 2020
Drilling ship sets sail for Bahamas
The 750-foot Stena IceMAX drill ship has sailed from the Canary Islands en route to Grand Bahama in preparation to drill an exploratory oil well off the coast of West Andros.
November 26, 2020
Turnquest goes quietly - for now: I will have more to say about the allegations made against me and the actors that have perpetuated it39
PRIME Minister Dr Hubert Minnis accepted Peter Turnquest's resignation as deputy prime minister and minister of finance yesterday evening, ending nearly a week of political intrigue after the East Grand Bahama MP was named in a Supreme Court lawsuit relating to an alleged $27m fraud...
Customs accused of breaching AG court undertaking
January 11, 2011
Customs accused of breaching AG court undertaking
A leading Freeport businessman has accused Bahamas Customs of breaching an undertaking given by the Attorney General's Office on its behalf by persisting with demands for 'bonded goods sales reports', telling Tribune Business that the situation was imposing "a further depression on post-Christmas trade" in the city.
Christopher Lowe, operations manager at Kelly's (Freeport), told this newspaper...
'WE'LL STAND UP TO BIGOTS AND BULLIES': Rights Bahamas warns churches on anti-gay stance
October 24, 2019
'WE'LL STAND UP TO BIGOTS AND BULLIES': Rights Bahamas warns churches on anti-gay stance
RIGHTS Bahamas has warned the Bahamas Christian Council that bullying or hate speech levelled at the LGBTI community will be met with forceful local and international opposition, and if needed, action in court...
Opening of New Premises of the Industrial Tribunal -- New Providence and Northern Region
October 05, 2020
Opening of New Premises of the Industrial Tribunal -- New Providence and Northern Region
In what was called a ‘red-letter day,’ newly renovated state-of-the-art premises now house the Bahamas Industrial Tribunal in both New Providence...
Privy Council refuses appeal bid in Frank Smith case
March 25, 2020
Privy Council refuses appeal bid in Frank Smith case
Frank Smith.The Privy Council refused the Office of the Attorney General's bid to appeal the acquittal of Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Senator Frank Smith on bribery and extortion charges....
Press Release from the Office of the Chief Justice
March 23, 2020
Press Release from the Office of the Chief Justice
On 17 March, 2020 the Court released phase 1 of the Court
Coronavirus Mitigation Protocols. At that time I stated that we
would continue to monitor developments on the ground and
respond accordingly...
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