Judge Slams Consular Officer's Dual Role | Bahamas News

Bahamas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 18, 2026 · 1m

A Supreme Court judge just slammed a consular officer for crossing ethical lines—allegedly advising a client not to sign deportation paperwork while also representing him. The judge, Justice Joyann Ferguson, called the dual role “egregious and wholly inappropriate,” stressing that mixing legal counsel with diplomatic duties undermines trust and could harm international relations. Though she didn’t confirm if the advice was given (the officer wasn’t present to defend themselves), her condemnation was clear. In the end, the Jamaican national’s bid for release was denied—paying fines doesn’t…