June 21, 2023
Attorney General Ryan Pinder.
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Pinder warns international court The Bahamas will ‘cease to exist’
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder delivered an oral argument to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) yesterday, highlighting climate change’s existential threat to small island nations like The Bahamas.
‘No brainer’: Corporate tax hit to Shell’s $1.6bn Bahamas profits
The Attorney General yesterday confirmed that Shell’s Bahamian subsidiary, which generated $1.6bn in pre-tax profits in 2023, will be subject to 15 percent corporate income tax on those earnings in future.
Pinder: Middle ground found on cannabis’ religious use
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder says there has been “constant communication on the cannabis bills” after reports that the Rastafarian community is considering legal action on the issue.
AG submits legal brief on climate change to the ICJ
THE Bahamas has formally submitted a legal brief to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) addressing positions filed by various countries regarding climate change, according to Attorney General Ryan Pinder.
Pinder: New firearm bill will be ‘all-encompassing’
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said government would introduce a new Firearms Act to target untraceable firearms and 3D guns, require routine inspection of guns for those licensed to have them and provide greater detail about which guns are prohibited.
‘Most of BPL Plant obsolete in 5 years’
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said 60 per cent of Bahamas Power & Light’s plant in New Providence and 80 per cent of its plants in Family Islands must be replaced in the next five years as engines reach the end of their useful life, a transformation that will cost almost $300m.
Bahamas makes climate submission to International Court of Justice
THE Bahamas has made a submission to the International Court of Justice, seeking to hold countries accountable for climate change.
AG plays down prospect of referendum on juries
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder downplayed the possibility of eliminating jury trials after prominent former and current judges emphasised the benefits of such a move.
AG: ‘Potential $900m per year in carbon credits’
THE potential revenue from carbon credits for The Bahamas could reach as much as $900m a year, according to Attorney General Ryan Pinder at yesterday’s RF Outlook 2024.
Blacklistings breaching Bahamas’ human rights
THE Bahamas plans to potentially approach the International Court of Justice (ICJ) with the argument that multiple blacklistings have breached its citizens’ human rights, it was revealed yesterday.
‘Agriculture Crown land leases where shanty homes are built will be ended’
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the government would terminate agriculture-related Crown land leases if shanty towns have been built on the properties.
BAHAMAS STAYS ON EU BLACKLIST: AG says ‘we are doing everything in our power to get it right’
The Government yesterday accused the European Union (EU) of relying on outdated information to keep The Bahamas blacklisted, as a Cabinet minister said: “We’re doing everything in our power to get it right”.
Marijuana Bill to be debated in House by end of the year
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said marijuana legislation would be debated in Parliament before the end of the year.
AG: Gender-Based Violence Bill was potentially confusing and had dated or unnecessary provisions
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the Davis administration advanced the Protection Against Violence Bill over the previously drafted Gender-Based Violence Bill because the latter was potentially confusing and contained either dated or unnecessary provisions.
Defence lawyer says the evidence doesn’t support AG’s call to deny bail in certain cases
DEFENCE lawyers are pushing back against Attorney General Ryan Pinder’s call for courts to deny bail to defendants accused of committing violent acts under certain circumstances.
AG hopes lower courts follow court of appeal on denying bail
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the Court of Appeal has established the framework for denying bail to some people accused of serious crimes, and he hopes the lower courts begin to follow suit.
EU backlist threat to storm claims payouts
The Attorney General yesterday warned that European reinsurers could withhold up to 25 percent of claims payouts for hurricane victims unless The Bahamas escapes the continent’s tax blacklist.
AG: Gov’t determined GBPA fulfill obligations
The Attorney General yesterday reinforced the Government’s determination to make the Grand Bahama Port Authority “meet its obligations” as he defended its demands for financial reimbursement.
‘Scores’ of Bahamians to get money owed to them by govt
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said the Davis administration would immediately pay $10m to “scores” of Bahamians owed money for land the government took from them for public use.
Pinder says 12 percent of sunken ship salvaged as legal action is to be taken
ATTORNEY General Ryan Pinder said 12 per cent of a ship that sank off Abaco last year has been salvaged.
Birth certificate enough for citizenship
BAHAMIANS born to unwed Bahamian men and foreign women will get a passport without facing unique requirements as long as their father is identified on their birth certificate, Attorney General Ryan Pinder said yesterday.
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