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COP: I Must Applaud Those Victims Who Came Forward
November 17, 2023
COP: I Must Applaud Those Victims Who Came Forward
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Police Commissioner is weighing on a Canadian court's conviction of former fashion designer Peter Nygard. Nygard, who was once a fashion mogul who held political and cultural sway in The Bahamas as a long-time Lyford Cay resident, was convicted of sexual assault in Toronto.
Minister Moxey says naming of new administrative complex means a lot to the people of West Grand Bahama
November 14, 2023
Minister Moxey says naming of new administrative complex means a lot to the people of West Grand Bahama
Minister for Grand Bahama, the Hon. Ginger Moxey says the Obadiah H. Wilchcombe Administrative Complex holds a special place in the hearts of many residents in Eight Mile Rock; and the new building embodies what is seen by many as major progress in the development of the West Grand Bahama community.
Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper tighlipped over speculation of WSC chairman's removal
November 15, 2023
Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper tighlipped over speculation of WSC chairman's removal
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Acting Prime Minister Chester Cooper remained tight-lipped today concerning speculations that the government will remove Water and Sewerage (WSC) Chairman Sylvanus Petty as chairman of the corporation. The speculation mounted after he admitted in the Supreme Court that his daughter has a $26K contract with the corporation. Petty also asserted in court that he [...]
Bahamas Industrial Tribunal and Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions Raise the Bar with New AI Court Tools
November 14, 2023
Bahamas Industrial Tribunal and Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions Raise the Bar with New AI Court Tools
On November 13, 2023, The Bahamas Industrial Tribunal, and the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS) unveiled a collaborative effort that is set to raise the bar for court service delivery in the region.
November 13, 2023
LET JUSTICE PREVAIL: PM addresses Nygard sexual assault convictions
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Prime Minister Philip Davis, while commenting on a recent court ruling that found Fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault, asserted Monday morning that justice must prevail in any instance where there are alleged incidents of assault against women. "Any exploitation of young women and girls is abhorrent. [...]
November 13, 2023
JUST THE BEGINNING: ArawakX principals say they look forward to their day in court
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — ArawakX, the country's first crowdfunding platform, says that it has every confidence in the country's legal system and looks forward to having its day in court, this after Chief Justice Ian Winder ruled that there is more than sufficient evidence of the company's insolvency to justify the appointment of a provisional liquidator. [...]
November 08, 2023
Undocumented migrants from Kool Acres shanty town to appear in court
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Immigration minister Alfred Sears has confirmed that several undocumented migrants, who lived in the Kool Acres shanty town which was demolished on Monday, are expected to be hauled before the courts in a matter of days. Sears confirmed that the undocumented migrants were apprehended by immigration officials on Monday.
November 09, 2023
Immigration Minister: They Will Be Processed And Presented To Court
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A number of residents living in the Kool Acres shantytown before its demolition have been brought in by the Department of Immigration according to Immigration Minister Alfred Sears.
MP Kirk Cornish Pleads Not Guilty in Supreme Court
November 06, 2023
MP Kirk Cornish Pleads Not Guilty in Supreme Court
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - North Abaco Member of Parliament Kirk Cornish was back in the Supreme Court where he pleaded not guilty to charges of rape, assault and threats of death.
Cornish returns to court
October 27, 2023
Cornish returns to court
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The trial for North Abaco member of parliament Kirk Cornish who is facing rape charges has been adjourned until November 3rd. The trial was expected to begin today, however EWN has been reliably informed that the judge was not present for proceedings to continue. An ex-girlfriend accused the MP of sexual assault and [...]
October 26, 2023
Acting Supreme Court Justice: I Hope To Battle Whatever I Can
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Stephana Saunders is the Supreme Court's new Acting Justice. Surrounded by family and friends Wednesday afternoon, Saunders taking the oath and received her instruments from Governor-General, Her Excellency Cynthia Pratt in a short swearing-in ceremony.
October 23, 2023
Securities Commission urges court-supervised liquidator for ArawakX record seizure
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Securities Commission is contending that the appointment of a court-supervised liquidator is 'vital' to seize control of Arawak X's records and make a determination with respect to the directors and shareholders in the company. Christina Rolle, the regulator's executive director in her fourth affidavit, filed October 20th in response to the second [...]
Man Convicted Of Raping Woman During Morning Walk
October 13, 2023
Man Convicted Of Raping Woman During Morning Walk
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A Supreme Court jury deliberated for two hours before convicting 26-year-old Christopher Forbes of the rape and armed robbery of a woman during her morning walk.
Tom "The Bird" Grant Court Gets A Facelift
October 12, 2023
Tom "The Bird" Grant Court Gets A Facelift
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - In The Paint commissions local artists to revitalize basketball courts around the world.
Hennessy in the paint basketball court unveiling
October 11, 2023
Hennessy in the paint basketball court unveiling
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Tom "Bird" Grant Park has a little more pizzazz thanks to the Hennessy "In the Paint" initiative which engages local artists to bring the game of basketball and the beauty art to people around the world. In The Paint Ambassador Joakim Noah, former pro athlete, attended the unveiling of the newly [...]
American Accused Of Murder Conspiracy Back In Court
October 11, 2023
American Accused Of Murder Conspiracy Back In Court
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A judge has given accused murder conspirator Lindsay Shiver permission to change her address following a break-in at her rented condo.
American Accused of Killing Husband Back In Court
October 05, 2023
American Accused of Killing Husband Back In Court
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Prosecutors on Thursday asked for adjournment in the high-profile case of an American woman accused of plotting to kill her estranged husband along with two Bahamian men.
OPM Employee To Be Charged With Gun Find
October 02, 2023
OPM Employee To Be Charged With Gun Find
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - An Office of The Prime Minister employee will find himself before the court, according to Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander.
Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe
October 02, 2023
Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe
"If life has taught us anything, it is that death is brutally final." - Minister Glenys Hanna-Martin Monday, September 25, 2023, began like an ordinary, sunny Autumn day for most Bahamians. It rapidly became apparent that it would be nothing like an ordinary sunny Autumn day for the nation. Many of us were either at ...
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Teenager Collapses And Dies On Basketball Court
October 01, 2023
Teenager Collapses And Dies On Basketball Court
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - According to principal, Rev. Henry Knowles, the school's head boy was at the school's village road campus early Saturday for basketball practice when he collapsed.
Conviction Upheld for Abaco Businessman
September 27, 2023
Conviction Upheld for Abaco Businessman
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The country's top local court has upheld the drug and firearms convictions of a 60-year-old Abaco businessman.
Contempt: protecting the future of the Fourth Estate
September 27, 2023
Contempt: protecting the future of the Fourth Estate
On June 21, 2000, the defenselessness of the Fourth Estate was exposed by what was notably an unprecedented and extreme punishment for a member of the press, marking a historic moment. Journalist Obediah "Obie" Wilchcombe was sentenced to a four-day imprisonment in maximum security at then-Her Majesty's Prison, Fox Hill, by then-coroner and magistrate, the ...
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December 12, 2014
Bar Assoc. president says he was refused entry to court
A policeman on Thursday reportedly denied Bahamas Bar Association President Elsworth Johnson entry into the Supreme Court after he objected to his briefcase being searched.
Johnson told The Nassau Guardian he refused to allow the officer to search his bag, which contained confidential legal documents, after he had passed through the metal detector.
Johnson said the officer maintained his position ...
Damages Upheld For Unlawfully Arrested Officer
September 22, 2023
Damages Upheld For Unlawfully Arrested Officer
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Court of Appeal has upheld an award of damages to a police sergeant who was wrongfully arrested by his superiors, including the current Commissioner of Police.
September 22, 2023
Local business owner takes aircraft ownership dispute with FTX to US bankruptcy court
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A prominent Bahamian businessman and charter flight operator is seeking a US bankruptcy court ruling that clarifies the ownership status of two aircraft acquired through financing from FTX via a 'handshake' agreement with its embattled founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Island Air Capital (IAC), owned by Paul Aranha, has filed for relief from the [...]
SCB begins ArawakX winding up proceedings
September 19, 2023
SCB begins ArawakX winding up proceedings
The Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) began winding up proceedings of Mdollaz Ltd., trading as ArawakX, after finding via investigations and interviews that the crowdfunding firm is insolvent, commingled company funds with investor money, and sold Mdollaz shares without SCB approval, according to an affidavit filed by the SCB's Executive Director Christina Ro...
September 15, 2023
Court orders company's equipment released by downtown landlord
Jetline Simulation Bahamas can have its equipment back and restart its flight simulator at another location, though it must maintain the equipment in the event it could be used as a reward if the company loses its cases to its former landlord Neworld One Bay Street, Justice Neil Brathwaite has ruled.
Man awaits sentencing for second murder conviction
September 15, 2023
Man awaits sentencing for second murder conviction
A man who is serving a 40-year sentence for murder will learn his fate concerning a second murder conviction next month. Mark McKenzie, 32, will be sentenced on October 12 for the murder of Carlos Adderley Jr. McKenzie appeared before Justice Franklyn Williams, KC, yesterday for a sentencing hearing. A probation officer testified that McKenzie denied ...
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September 14, 2023
'We've learned from the different inquests' says Commissioner of Police
POLICE Commissioner Clayton Fernander said the Royal Bahamas Police Force is learning from Coroner's Court inquests that produce adverse findings for officers.
Trial of Man Accused of Death Threats to PM Begins
September 13, 2023
Trial of Man Accused of Death Threats to PM Begins
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The trial of a man accused of threatening to kill Prime Minister Philip Davis got underway in the Magistrate's Court.
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