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Bahamas Courts Struggle Without Power | Bahamas News

The Bahamas Bar Association is sounding the alarm over crippling power outages that are grinding court operations to a halt, with President Kahlil Parker KC calling it unacceptable. Cases are being delayed, hearings canceled mid-session, and litigants sent home—disrupting justice across the board. Judges can’t preside, lawyers can’t defend, and the public’s access to legal recourse is faltering. While the Attorney General’s office argues the judiciary should handle its own disruptions, the Bar insists on urgent, proactive solutions to ensure courts function reliably. This isn’t just about…

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