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From Transparency to Secrecy? Lincoln Bain Moves to Seal Court Records

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – COI leader Lincoln Bain is seeking to have court documents sealed in a long-running civil matter, dating back to 2010 over a failed investment deal.

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5 months ago

April 22, 2026

Chinasa Outten

NASSAU , BAHAMAS – COI leader Lincoln Bain is seeking to have court documents sealed in a long-running civil matter.

The case has dragged on for years and eventually ballooned into a $90,000 judgment against him.

The dispute was filed by Zinnia Rolle, dating back to 2010 over a failed investment deal.

In May 2023, it was reported that Rolle sued Bain for $64,000 after giving him $40,000 to invest, money that was to be held in trust for three years at a 10 percent annual interest rate.

Rolle alleged that the money was never invested and never returned.

Bain did not deny receiving the funds.

However, he maintained that the money was intended to purchase the kids’ shoe department from Bani Shoe Warehouse.

He claimed he was unable to produce a sales agreement because it was destroyed in a fire that ravaged the business.

In October 2025, Bain filed an appeal to that $64,000 claim but lost.

An additional $26,000 in costs were awarded by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, pushing the total amount owed to $90,000.

Now, in a new development, Bain has filed to have those court records sealed.

The application argues that Bain is a public figure, and information disclosed during proceedings held in chambers was later shared on Facebook.

Critics are pointing to what they see as a stark contradiction, a man known for demanding transparency now seeking to limit public access to his own legal battle.

Bain has since taken to social media, claiming the allegations are untrue.

When Our News team reached out for comment, he declined to speak, and said that he will address the matter during a Facebook Live event Thursday.

We understand that the $90,000 has not yet been paid and could increase further, as legal costs have not yet been added on.

Adding another layer to the developing story, in recent election financial declarations, Bain reported a debt of $85,000.

It remains unclear whether that figure includes this outstanding $90,000 judgment against him.