the Judiciary of
The Bahamas
"...under our constitutional framework, the Judiciary is one of the three branches of Government, equal to but fully independent of the other two branches...This is a vital and preeminent principle of high constitutional importance."
UPDATE: 2026 Jury Lists Now Published
Latest Headlines
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Bahamian Criminal Bench Book
Please click the following link to view the Bahamian Criminal Bench Book.
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New Providence Jury List 2026
To view the New Providence Jury List for 2026, click here.
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Grand Bahama Jury List 2026
To view the Grand Bahama Jury List for 2026, click here.
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NOTICE: Matrimonial Causes (Amendment) Rules, 2025
The amendment to the Matrimonial Causes Rules seeks to update the existing Rules
New Judgements
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February 20, 2026BETWEEN Fadora McKenzie-Munroe and Londa McKenzie Taylor (As attorneys by Deed of Power of Attorney for Dorothy Lucinder McKenzie) AND Marco Moss – 2024/CLE/gen/872
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February 20, 2026BETWEEN Arimentha Newman, Elizabeth Collie, Ernestine Fernander, Lauretta Marshall, Carletta Turnquest and The Bahamas Public Services Union AND The Attorney General of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas – 2021/CLE/gen/00559
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February 18, 2026BETWEEN Norman Bastian AND The Attorney General of The Bahamas - 2021/CLE/gen/01555
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February 18, 2026BETWEEN Holmes Company Limited AND Eric Morley - 2024/CLE/GEN/00093
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February 17, 2026BETWEEN Cindy Michelle Rolle AND Higgs & Johnson (a Firm) AND Ocean Center Ltd. – 2022/CLE/gen/01638
Latest News
From the Judiciary
The 2026 Jury List for New Providence and Grand Bahama is now…
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CHIEF JUSTICE SIR IAN WINDER TO ATTEND THE 24TH COMMONWEALTH LAW CONFERENCE…
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The Judicial and Legal Service Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons…
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THE PUBLIC IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Supreme Court (Criminal Case Management)…
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The 2025 Jury List for New Providence and Grand Bahama is now…
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The Court Services Act 2023 (the Act) has officially come into effect…
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Welcome From The Chief Justice
Welcome to the website of the Supreme Court of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The purpose…
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Annual report
New Rules / Practice directions
- Supreme Court (Fees) Rules, 2025
- Practice Direction No. 3 of 2025
- Practice Direction No. 1 of 2025 - Undefended Matrimonial Causes
- Practice Direction No. 2 of 2025 - Physical Site Visits In Quieting Titles Act Proceedings
- Matrimonial Causes (Amendment) Rules, 2025