Former Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson, KC, the first female in TheBahamas to be appointed by the monarchy of Queen Elizabeth II in 2015 as Queen’sCounsel (QC) is now the Master of the Bench of the Inner Temple.Mrs. Maynard-Gibson was elected by the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple,the Council of Inns Court and the umbrella […]
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Allyson Maynard-Gibson First Female QC Elected Master of the Bench
Posted on 20 October 2023.
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Gov’t to Provide Frequent Disclosure of Contracts
Posted on 20 October 2023.
By: Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer With the recent release of the contract procurement report, Financial Secretary Simon Wilsonsaid Bahamians can expect more frequent disclosures of contracts awarded by thegovernment and explained that there were several reasons for the delays of the report’srelease.One of the most frequently raised critiques by the opposition and its leader Michael […]
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Pintard Pays Tribute to Wilchcombe in Parliament
Posted on 20 October 2023.
Keile CampbellJournal Staff Writer Tributes continued to pour in for the late Parliamentarian Obediah Hercules Wilchcombe,notably from Opposition Leader Michael Pintard spoke of their interactions as fellow GrandBahamians.In the House of Assembly on Wednesday, Mr. Pintard spoke of several conversations withMinister Wilchcombe in church where they occasionally sat near each other and noted thatthe exchanges […]
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Customs Revenue Increases with Exempt App
Posted on 20 October 2023.
BY DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer The Bahamas Customs Department has seen a 90 percent increase in customs revenueat the Lynden Pindling Airport (LPIA) since the introduction of the customs ExemptApp.Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance Simon Wilson made the announcementat the Customs Induction Ceremony Monday morning.The Exempt App has done away with the manual […]
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Payment Delay for 52-Week Workers
Posted on 20 October 2023.
BY DELVARDO EMMANUELJournal staff Writer Persons employed with the government 52-week work program are without pay,due to late payments within the Ministry of Public Service.Giving an update on the matter, Ministry of Labor and the Public Service PiaGlover-Rolle said all 1,400 persons a part of that program should expect to seetheir salaries hit their accounts […]
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Plans to Modernize Customs Department
Posted on 20 October 2023.
BY DESTINY JOHNSONJournal Staff Writer The Customs Department is expected to undergo extensive modernization following acommitment from the Ministry of Finance.Financial secretary Simon Wilson highlighted the numerous plans in the pipeline.“In addition, we want to introduce what we call financial analysts or tax analysts to support thework of the customs officers especially, in the Family […]
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Cornish Returns to Court for VBI
Posted on 20 October 2023.
Delvardo EmmanuelJournal Staff Writer Member of Parliament for North Abaco Kirk Cornish, returned to the Magistrate’sCourt Tuesday morning, for service of his voluntary bill of indictment.The MP, who has been accused of rape and threats of death, stood before SeniorMagistrate Kara Turnquest Deveaux.The MP and former parliamentary secretary was first charged back on August 9with […]
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The Nation Bids Farewell
Posted on 13 October 2023.
Scores of Bahamians including the Governor-General, Prime Minister, Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament, the Judiciary and the Clergy gathered at Christ Church Cathedral on Thursday for the State Funeral of the late Obediah “Obie” Wilchcombe, Minister of Social Services, Information and Broadcasting. (Photograph by Austin Fernander)
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Politicians Scolded
Posted on 13 October 2023.
Licec BastianJournal Staff Writer Rector of Christ Church Cathedral The Very Rev. Harry Bain scolded politicians yesterday,warning them to be careful of the promises they make as they are selling Bahamians too manydreams.As he delivered the eulogy at the State Funeral of the late Obediah Wilchcombe, Rev. Bain toldpoliticians, “The expectations some of our people […]
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Residents Reject Atlantis Seaplane Operation
Posted on 13 October 2023.
BY DESTINY JOHNSON Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Investments and Aviation ChesterCooper said the country has a great democracy after residents at a town hall meetingTuesday night rejected Atlantis’ plans to establish a seaplane operation in MontaguBay to facilitate day excursions to the Family Islands.The plan was for the ferry boat to transport […]
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