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Sergeant Symonette’s Dismissal Upheld | Bahamas News
A former Bahamian police sergeant’s fight to stay on the force after his dismissal in 2024 ended in defeat at the courthouse. Prince Albert Symonette Junior claimed he was let go unfairly without a hearing, but the judge ruled his contract had expired in November 2023 — and since he wasn’t an inspector or higher, he couldn’t invoke disciplinary protections. The court sided with Commissioner Clayton Fernander, who said Symonette effectively resigned amid legal troubles and lack of formal employment. A text message where Symonette apologized for “letting him down” sealed the ruling — seen as…
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