March 27, 2023
Attorney Fred Smith, KC .
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Top KCs hired amid bid to avoid $200m GBPA battle
TWO top attorneys have been hired by the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) to defend an anticipated $200m demand from the Government amid last-ditch efforts to avoid a legal confrontation.
Affidavit filed on shanty homes identifying illegally built structures
THE Buildings Control Officer responsible for building permits has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court detailing structures built illegally by people whose homes may be demolished.
‘UNLAWFUL TO DETAIN FOR OVER 48 HOURS’: AG says govt abiding by law - so no immigration change after ruling by Privy Council
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said a new Privy Council ruling would not change current immigration detention practices because the government has complied with the law in recent times - despite the ruling being hailed as a “landmark” by Fred Smith, KC.
Shanty town demolition ‘unlawful’ says KC Smith
THE possible demolition of shanty town homes by the government is “unlawful”, a Supreme Court Chief Justice was told yesterday by the legal team representing residents.
New legal hurdle faces govt on shanty towns
THE government faces a new legal challenge over the possible demolition of shanty towns after an appeal was filed against an earlier ruling.
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