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QC laments court allowing govt to seek security for costs
A noted Freeport Queen's Counsel yesterday bemoaned the Supreme Court's decision to adjourn an injunction hearing for the government's Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) consultations to allow the government's security of costs hearing to occur, arguing that the government had effectively cast a "shroud of oppression" over those considering taking public interest litigation against the government.
Activist calls for Munroe to be stripped of QC status
A VETERAN human rights activist has called for lawyer Wayne Munroe to be stripped of his Queen's Council status and face the possibility of disbarment over his call for undocumented migrants to be flogged in an effort to deter others from coming to The Bahamas...
MRS. LILLIAN LOUISE BASDEN
MRS. LILLIAN LOUISE BASDEN
Funeral Service for MRS. LILLIAN LOUISE BASDEN, age 75 years of #121 Kitchener Avenue, Freeport, Grand Bahama and formerly of South Caicos will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Community at Heart Tabernacle, Church of God of Prophecy, Coral Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
PM's 'intervention' sought over 130 Gold Rock jobs
PM's 'intervention' sought over 130 Gold Rock jobs
The Opposition's leader yesterday voiced optimism that the Prime Minister's "intervention" will prevent "a substantial blow" to Grand Bahama's economy with up to 130 jobs threatened by the Gold Rock group's closure.
Dawson Malone named Callenders law firm partner, Grand Bahama
R. Dawson Malone, a man described by a Queen?s Counsel colleague as ?unrelenting in his commitment to clients, the rule of law and the firm,? has been named a partner in Callenders & Co., the nation?s oldest law firm and recipient of several international awards and honours.
Callenders Names New Grand Bahama Partner
Callenders Names New Grand Bahama Partner
Callenders & Co, the country?s oldest law firm, announced the appointment of its newest partner today, civil litigator Jacqueline H. Banona. Ms. Banona practices in Grand Bahama...
'Repair the Family and the Home,' Canon Lightbourne Declares at the Opening of 2019 Legal Year in Grand Bahama
'Repair the Family and the Home,' Canon Lightbourne Declares at the Opening of 2019 Legal Year in Grand Bahama
Members of the Judiciary were told by Rev. Canon Norman Lightbourne, Rector of Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King on Friday, January 11, that until there is repair to the family and the home structure, problems will remain in Bahamian society...
STB 'Private Carnival Cruise Port Secret Deal, no consultation, will drive nail in Freeport economy, kill 5 eco-system
The chairman and legal counsel for a powerful environmental advocacy group have charged the Christie administration with sealing a deal to create a private cruise port at East End, Grand Bahama...
Smith says neighbours have been 'put up' to suing him
FRED Smith, QC, believes that two of his neighbours at Smith's Point have been "put up" to bringing a lawsuit in the Supreme Court against him concerning a groyne constructed at his Grand Bahama property in an attempt to paint him as a "hypocrite or an environmental terrorist".
GBPA says Freeport deal struck with government
GBPA says Freeport deal struck with government
The Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) has reported that prior to the ruling handed down by Supreme Court Justice Indra Charles, a deal had been struck on the way forward in Freeport.