Kamalame Cay finds success with SandDollar payroll

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — On many of the family islands where there is limited to virtually no commercial banking presence, businesses are turning to approved digital payment solutions providers and utilizing the SandDollar as a means to quickly, safely, and efficiently process payroll and make necessary purchases. Portland Bain, Chief Financial Officer at Kamalame Cay, who […]

Blue carbon credits monetization by the end of 2025

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government hopes to be in a position to monetize The Bahamas’ blue carbon credits by the end of 2025, according to Attorney General Ryan Pinder, who noted that substantial progress has been made in the scientific research phase. Speaking with Eyewitness News on the sidelines of Royal Fidelity’s Economic Outlook conference, […]

Man assaulted and robbed at bar in Bimini

A man was confronted by a group of men at a bar in Bimini on Sunday and was allegedly assaulted and robbed. According to police the bar patron was at the local establishment around 10:40 p.m. when he was accosted by a group of males who reportedly assaulted and robbed him of a large sum […]

Woman robbed of her vehicle at gunpoint

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A woman was robbed of her vehicle at gunpoint by two men on Sunday night. Preliminary reports indicate that around 10:30 p.m., the victim while dropping off a family member at a residence on Commonwealth Boulevard, Elizabeth Estates, was accosted by three male occupants in a silver Japanese vehicle. It is reported that […]

International reports on crime wave have diminished says DPM

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper informed Parliament on Thursday that international reports regarding the country’s crime wave have diminished, with 90 percent of the coverage now either positive or neutral. Cooper said: “I am pleased to report that our monitoring of international news regarding these matters indicates a significant decline, with 90 […]

Minister says BPL needs $1 billion bail-out

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Energy Minister JoBeth Coleby-Davis, during her contribution to the Mid-Year Budget Debate in the House of Assembly Wednesday morning, revealed that Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) will need a billion-dollar bailout to address its legacy debt and dire infrastructure upgrades. The minister revealed that the power generation company has a whopping $500 million dollar […]