COVID-19 – Bahamas Response and Impact on Bahamian Insolvency Law

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of The Bahamas, like many other governments, has declared a state...

The Bahamas: COVID-19 and Contractual Force Majeure

Introduction Arising from the emergence of COVID-19, it has become obvious that there shall be a massive impact upon...

FOCUS Vol. 64, Issue 1/2020

The issue provides guidance to Bahamian employers as to their obligations during COVID-19; the principles of testamentary freedom and...

Arbitration and Trust Dispute Resolution in The Bahamas

Among The Bahamas’ arsenal of financial products and services is the Bahamian trust which serves as one of the...

Risk and Redundancies: the Case of Kayla Ward v the Gaming Board

In Kayla Ward & Others v The Gaming Board for The Bahamas Supreme Court Action No. 2017/CLE/gen/1506 (dated 17th...

The Bahamas: Employer Obligations During COVID-19

On Wednesday, 11th March 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) a pandemic. In making...

Bahamas Office Closure

In compliance with the Emergency Powers (COVID 19) (NO.4) Order, 2020, the physical offices of Higgs & Johnson and...

Sir Geoffrey Johnstone Memorial Scholarship Awarded

Higgs & Johnson expanded its corporate social responsibility programme with the establishment of the Higgs & Johnson Charitable Trust...

Client Notice: COVID-19

We are taking preventative and proactive measures to safeguard the health and safety of our employees, clients, visitors and...