Anita Allen
BahamaspoliticianFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Dame Anita Allen is a trailblazing Bahamian lawyer and judge, known for her pioneering role as one of the first female judges in the Bahamas. Her work in the legal system has been instrumental in promoting justice and equality.
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Justice Evans pointed to retired Bahamian judges who have subsequently served in other jurisdictions where older judges are permitted to remain on the bench, including Dame Anita Allen.
Evans: Retirement rules fuel judicial brain drainThe Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2026-09-10
Bahamas· 2026-09-10
Anita Allen is a volunteer at SickKids who has a personal connection with the patients.
Women’s Auxiliary Volunteers at SickKids bring warmth to patients and their familiesThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-06-26
Canada· 2026-06-26
Dame Anita Allen is the former Court of Appeal President who was present at the meeting about the parades.
Govt parade move ‘to cost JCNP $1m’The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-10-09
Bahamas· 2025-10-09
Dame Anita Allen is also a staff member of the Law Reform Commission.
No answer on funding for Commission and OmbudsmanThe Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-06-20
Bahamas· 2025-06-20
Dame Anita Allen was one of the pioneering women honoured at the ceremony.
Caribbean Women in Leadership honour eight Bahamians for their contributions to country and female leadersThe Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903·Bahamas· 2025-06-02
Bahamas· 2025-06-02
