The Tribune

BAHAMAS Customs wants Cable Bahamas Ltd to pay the millions of dollars it reportedly has owed the agency for as long as a decade.

However, the case that has been going on since 2002, and which was expected to proceed in the Supreme Court was postponed to October 8 due to a potential “conflict of interest,” The Tribune has learned.

The claimed conflict surrounds the former defending attorney in the case and his current position on the Utilities Regulation Competition Authority (URCA) Board, which is affiliated with the Customs Department.

Attorneys representing both entities came to court for legal battle concerning equipment on which Cable Bahamas has reportedly failed to pay customs duties, amounting to more than $2 million, though it is not confirmed.

Graham Thomspon represents Cable Bahamas while David Higgins represents the Crown.

Whether the issue will be solved in or out of court remains to be seen. However, the parties will be back to court on October 8 before Justice Stephen Isaacs.