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June 16, 2022
Stenographers continue sickout

Stenographers intend to continue the sickout that has crippled proceedings in the Supreme Court since Monday until a list of grievances are resolved. An official, who spoke to The Nassau Guardian on the condition of anonymity, yesterday, said that 21 of the 22 reporters are participating in the industrial action. The spokesman said Prime Minister ...

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November 21, 2011
No Stenographer Delays Gun Court Trials

The Gun Court could not hear trials for two days last week because no stenographer was available to record the proceedings, The Nassau Guardian can reveal.

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April 23, 2014
Lack of stenographer at heart of appeal

TWO men are appealing a judge's ruling that their right to a fair trial would not be in jeopardy without the presence of a stenographer...

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December 14, 2017
NIB worker39s trial delayed by lack of stenographer

THE trial of former National Insurance Board (NIB) employee Selena Sweeting over allegations of bribery and extortion was yeterday adjourned for 24 hours due to the lack of a stenographer.

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November 29, 2017
Smith trial delayed by lack of stenographer

THE trial of former Progressive Liberal Party Senator Frank Smith's multiple extortion and bribery related charges was adjourned to today due to the unavailability of a stenographer.

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April 20, 2015
Court stenographers await promotion exercise

After a 10-year-long wait, 18 stenographers are still waiting on promotions.
Bahamas Public Service Union (BPSU) President John Pinder said, "It is my information that there was some hold up regarding the new career path. A number of them have been approved and since the finances are approved it should all move forward..."

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April 22, 2014
Judge refuses to order return of stenographers to lower courts

A judge has refused to order the return of court reporters to the magistrates' courts, finding that their absence does not infringe on the constitutional right to a fair trial.
Attorney Murrio Ducille brought the applications on behalf of Sean Lightbourne and Stephen Gibson Jr.
Lightbourne is charged with drug possession with intent to supply and possession of a prohibited weapon.
Gibson is charge...

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March 27, 2014
Stenographer ruling delayed

SENIOR Justice Jon Isaacs deferred his ruling on whether two men's right to a fair trial would be in jeopardy without the presence of a stenographer...

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March 20, 2014
Stenographer motion to be heard next week

THE Constitutional motion of two accused men seeking to have a stenographer present for their respective trials in a lower court will be heard in a week's time.

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March 14, 2014
Date set for legal action over removal of stenographers

A DATE has been set for a group of attorneys taking legal action against Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson for the removal of stenographers from the Magistrate's Court...

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