AC CHALLENGES AT JUSTICE CENTRE ‘BEING ADDRESSED’

country.

“Things have to change,” he said. “There has to be a holistic view on how this treatment by big economies who cause climate crisis and discriminate against us in the financial services industry affect us small countries.”

“It’s unfair, and one thing that this government will do in the face of the big boys in the room, we will punch above our weight. We will make our case known at the highest levels and we will solicit the support of our colleagues, both in the region and worldwide to demonstrate that we are equal to them and we should be treated as such.”

The Bahamas was returned to the EU blacklist last year. The EU said it is concerned the country attracts profits without real activity, noting there is no corporate income tax here.

Notice For

Shirley Theresa Culmer, 86 of Freeport,Grand Bahama, Bahamas and formerly of Black Point, Exuma died at the Princess Margaret Hospital on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023.

She was predeceased by her daughters: Florines & Constance Smith; brothers: Tom, Cecil & Joe Smith.

She is survived by her sons: Kingsley Saunders, Ivan Shepherd, Kevin Brown, Bradley & Calvin Culmer; daughters: Monique Smith & Karen Culmer; sisters: Icele & Inez Smith; brothers: Albert & Wendel Smith; others: friends & relatives from: Black Point Cay, Staniel Cay, Exuma & The Exuma Cays and a host off other relatives and friends too numerous too mention.

Arrangements for the funeral service are being finalized and details will be announced at a future date.

By DENISE MAYCOCK Tribune Staff Reporter dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

SUPREME Court

Deputy Registrar Renaldo Toote said the air-conditioning challenges that prompted workers to walk out of the Garnet Levarity Justice Centre in Grand Bahama are being addressed. The AC systems were dysfunctional last week. Some employees reacted to this by staying outside.

Mr Toote, acting director of court services, said: “We are fully aware of the air conditioning challenges at the Garnet Levarity Justice Centre and have been actively trying to resolve them.

“A local service provider had been engaged, but they faced challenges in fulfilling the contractual terms. We expect a resolution to be achieved soon.”

The justice centre in

Freeport underwent $2m in renovations under the Minnis administration. The building houses five courts. Staff of the Registrar Generals Office in Freeport have also experienced problems. Staff there are concerned about potential mould issues. Last Wednesday, the registrar general went to Freeport to inspect the office space.