Judicial propriety
Over a 30-plus year career in law and as a former magistrate, I am pleased to say there has been a steady positive evolution in both our judiciary and our jurisprudence. Unlike in the past, the present complement of our judiciary each possesses the comportment and temperament the esteemed position demands. They are in all respects judicious, something which those of us who are senior attorneys truly appreciate.
Bail granted for man accused of cruelty to five-year-old girl
A MAN was granted bail in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being accused of abusing a five-year-old girl.
Couple in court accused of receiving stolen television
A COUPLE was charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday with receiving a stolen item.
One pleads guilty as five deny drug possession
SIX MEN were charged in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday in connection with a single drug offence.
Two face court on drugs charges
TWO men were arraigned in a Magistrate’s Court yesterday on separate drug charges.
Man accused of stealing $8,000 worth of goods
A MAN was charged in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday with stealing goods worth more than $8,000 from another man's home.
72 migrants repatriated
SEVENTY-TWO foreign nationals were repatriated on Tuesday, according to the Bahamas Department of Immigration yesterday.
Jones and Sun win Liberty rematch
Jonquel Jones and the Connecticut Sun exacted revenge for an opening day loss and looked like a dominant title contender in an early season rematch with the New York Liberty.
Mixed fortunes for Bahamian pro basketball players in Europe and South America
This week produced varying results for Bahamian pro basketball players as their postseason runs continued in their respective leagues throughout Europe and South America.
BBFF announces 2022 events
The Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation announced its calendar of local events with several traditional initiatives set to make their return in 2022.
Seven-game hit streak for Ian Lewis at Jupiter Hammerheads
Ian Lewis is off to a blistering start at the plate in his 2022 season and has opened the year with a seven-game hit streak.
Turnquest and Bain to face each other in quarterfinals
Abigail Simms and Indiana Tech Warriors lost to St Thomas 2-4 at the Nationals in Mobile Alabama.
Potter’s Cay vendors given access to repair supplies
AGRICULTURE, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting yesterday said Potter’s Cay Dock vendors affected by a fire last year were provided with letters to access supplies to rebuild their stalls.
It’s Mangrove Mania - in bid to save forests
ANN Marie Davis, wife of Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis, rang the bell to kick-off Mangrove Mania, the first-ever competition aimed at restoring Grand Bahama’s mangrove forests that were severely affected by Hurricane Dorian.
Ministry holds meetings over school violence issue
EDUCATION Minister Glenys Hanna Martin said her ministry plans to meet with several stakeholders this week to discuss concerns related to school violence and how government plans to respond to the issue.
ALICIA WALLACE: Back to the office - but is that best?
MOST of us spend more time working than doing anything else. We are trained for this from childhood.
BOB shedding ‘haunted’ past with 20% growth goal for ‘23
Bank of The Bahamas top executive yesterday asserted it is moving beyond the bail-outs that “will forever haunt” the institution with predictions it will grow this year’s forecast $7m profit by a further 20 percent in 2023.
Shed tax haven label for digital assets win
The Bahamas will lose its position as a digital assets leader and the potential economic “upswing” if it fails to shed its ‘tax haven’ label, a Bahamian financial services provider warned yesterday.
Gov’ts ‘flat-out concealing’ millions in contract awards
The Opposition’s leader yesterday hit back at the Davis administration for “flat-out concealing” millions of dollars in contracts it has concluded since taking office by failing to comply with the Public Procurement Act.
