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Thompson questions govt
A former registrar general, who endured a high-profile sacking last year, yesterday questioned why the government had yet to appeal the controversial Supreme Court rulings handed down by Justice John Lyons a week ago.Making the ruling in Grand Bahama, Justice Lyons accused the Cabinet of undermining the judiciary's independence. He ruled that all matters before him should be remitted to the Registry of the Supreme Court, until there could be a fair trial before an impartial tribunal and not one that depends "on the will of the government for the amount of its salaries."
Magistrate Rene McKay last week suspended all matters she was to hear after attorney Damian Gomez raised the ruling while appearing before her. "Really, it is for the government now to ensure that this goes no further, by appealing.
No Respect; Attorney lashes out at condition of GB's Supreme Court ...
GRIMY COURT BUILDING One local attorney is complaining about the lack of upkeep to the Garnet J. Lavarity justice centre. The walls of the facility are discoloured by algae and bird droppings and the majestic columns that hold up the halls of justice are being eaten away by termites. (Photos by JENNEVA RUSSELL)
As the dilapidated state of the Freeport Supreme Court building grows worse, one local attorney is raising the question as to whether the justice system in Grand Bahama is being given the recognition and respect it deserves.
Attorney K. Brian Hanna yesterday lashed out at those responsible for lack of upkeep to the Garnet J. Lavarity Justice Centre, insisting that something must be done about the disgraceful state of the island's major court facility.
CARIBBEAN-HAWAII SPECIAL SECTION: Your place in paradise
NASSAU, Bahamas -- The online vacation rental advertisement looks like a fabulous find. For $350 a night, it's a two-bedroom villa at the upscale Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island along the powdery sand of Cabbage Beach. But when you look more closely, it's a lie."Easy walking distance of Atlantis," the small print more truthfully says. "Easy walking distance to Cabbage Beach."
Yeah, right. Bring your hiking shoes.
Meanwhile, at Guanahani Village on Cable Beach west of Nassau, three-bedroom ocean-view condos rent for $306 per night in high season for two people (each additional person $20 more.) What you don't see on the Web site, however, is that the 35-unit oceanfront timeshare property has just been sold to a private Bahamian group and is undergoing an upgrade.
As Christmas approaches, businesses get advice on security
BEEFING UP A security officer stands guard at the Solomon's Wholesale store. As the Christmas holidays draw near, Grand Bahama authorities are encouraging local business places to beef up security, as crime tends to increase this time of year.(Photo by JENNEVA RUSSELL)
The Yuletide season is approaching and local businesses are getting some sound advice from some of the Royal Bahamas Police Force's elite on taking proper security measures.
Inspector Loretta Mackey said that local business owners are encouraged to establish a better communication line with authorities, especially as the days dwindle down to Christmas.
"We met with all of our Urban Renewal teams and their commanders, the fire department and police officers last Friday," said Mackey.