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Attorney loses appeal over $862k missing funds

THE Court of Appeal has upheld a decision to disbar attorney Craig Butler after he admitted to misappropriating more than $862,000 in funds belonging to AML Foods Limited.

Infrastructure and health lead new national budget

WITH the Davis administration set to unveil its 2026/2027 national budget today, investments in infrastructure and healthcare are expected to remain key priorities.

Crashed plane not licenced to fly, say investigators

The plane carrying 11 Bahamians which was forced to ditch into the sea on election day when both engines failed should not have been flying, according to the crash investigating authority.

Carmichael Village’s contractor owned by drug suspect-tied firm

The contractor developing the Government’s flagship Carmichael Village affordable housing project is owned by the company linked to the election-day plane crash drug accused, corporate records reveal.

Buying home is ‘out of reach’ for most

Bahamian tourism and food industry workers earn on average just 38 percent of the salary needed to service a “median” New Providence mortgage and meet bank debt demands, it has been revealed, with this nation’s house price-to-earnings ratio branded “remarkably high”.

Murder suspect jailed after breaching bail for four months

A MAN awaiting trial for four murders was remanded to prison yesterday after allegedly breaching his bail conditions for nearly four months.

Officer concedes errors during cross-examination in Gibson trial

A FINANCIAL officer submitted a flash drive containing banking and company information relating to former Long Island MP Adrian Gibson and his co-accused as evidence continued in the ongoing trial yesterday.

Organisers expect strong Carnival turnout despite no state backing

BAHAMAS Carnival organisers say they expect a positive turnout for next week’s festivities even after deciding not to seek government sponsorship for extra funding support.

Officials unsure when delayed Lowe Sound school will open

EDUCATION Director Dominique McCartney-Russell said Lowe Sound Primary School is nearing completion, although officials are still unable to provide a firm opening date for the long-delayed campus.

Bail denied for suspect in daytime car shooting

A 31-year-old man accused of a fatal shooting on Dunmore Avenue earlier this month was remanded to prison yesterday.

Man remanded to prison over near-fatal Lyford Hills ambush

A man was remanded to prison yesterday after being accused of a near-fatal shooting in the Lyford Hills community earlier this month.

Woman hospitalised after suspected suicide attempt

A 35-year-old woman was hospitalised on Monday after ingesting a large quantity of medication in what police are classifying as a suicide attempt.

Family left devastated after blaze destroys Golden Gates home

A WEEK after a devastating fire ravaged her family’s home, Briel Seymour said she is still struggling to process the loss as her nine-member family remains separated and staying with relatives.

Fifty-two new teachers commissioned as education officials tackle teacher shortages

FIFTY-TWO teacher graduates were commissioned during a special ceremony yesterday as education officials continue efforts to address longstanding teacher shortages across the public school system.

Student ID rollout progressing 'slowly'

NEARLY a year after announcing plans to introduce new student ID cards, education officials still have no clear timeline for the programme’s roll-out.

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