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Judge Halts Forced Retirement of Deputy Financial Secretary | Bahamas News
A judge has halted the forced retirement of Deputy Financial Secretary Athena Marche, blocking government officials from proceeding under Regulation 45 until court can determine if it was appropriate to use this tool — especially since some allegations date back years before her current role. The dispute, simmering since 2023, centers on claims of insubordination and poor performance that led to her being offered a transfer or retirement. Marche’s legal team argues this isn’t a disciplinary issue but a career-ending one with lasting damage, while the government insists public interest demands…
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