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14
Nov
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, September 2007
Indications are that the expansion in the Bahamian economy moderated somewhat during September, amid a leveling off in foreign investment inflow and tourism activity. Strengthened seasonal demand for foreign currency als...
15
Oct
2007
2007
Results of Pension Fund Survey (2005)
This article analyzes the results of the Central Bank's latest survey (2005) on private (sponsored) pension plans in The Bahamas. The available database on these activities now spans thirteen years, starting from 1992. A...
05
Oct
2007
2007
Advance Release of Domestic Economic Developments, 2nd Quarter 2007
Preliminary data for the second quarter of 2007 indicate that the Bahamian economy expanded at a more moderate pace, compared to the same period a year earlier, based largely on weakened tourism output and reduced growth...
07
Sep
2007
2007
Quarterly Statistical Digest, August 2007
The QSD for August 2007 is now available. To view statistics as it relates to monetary, financial and economic statistics, please use the link below.
06
Sep
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, July 2007
Initial data for the month of July suggests some moderation in the pace of domestic economic growth, amid softened tourism performance and private sector investments, while the seasonal increase in demand for foreign cur...
03
Aug
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, June 2007
Preliminary data indicate that the expansion in the Bahamian economy was sustained during the month of June, buoyed by demand stimulus from private sector credit expansion and healthy foreign investment inflows, which co...
26
Jul
2007
2007
Fraudulent Solicitation with Illegal Use of Central Bank Name
It has come to the attention of the Central Bank of The Bahamas that solicitations via email have been issued which purport that Michael Lightbourne, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, is offering to cha...
13
Jul
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Finanancial Developments, May 2007
Preliminary evidence suggests steadied economic growth during the month of May, buoyed by ongoing construction activity on tourism-related investments, relative to moderated tourism inflows and subdued firming in domesti...
13
Jul
2007
2007
Release of Domestic Economic Developments, 1st Quarter 2007
The QER for March 2007 includes information on monetary and economic developments for the quarter.
14
Jun
2007
2007
Revised PTC Application and General Info Guidelines
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (the Bank) has issued another revised version of the General Information and Application Guidelines for Private Trust Companies and Their Registered Representatives (the Guidelines), origi...
08
Jun
2007
2007
Quarterly Statistical Digest, May 2007
QSD May 2007 is now available, for complete viewing of monetary, financial and economic statistics through March 2007, please click on the link below.
04
Jun
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, April 2007
Initial data for the month of April suggests that the growth momentum continued to be sustained by strong residential and commercial construction activity. Increased foreign investment inflows, primarily associated with...
07
May
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, March 2007
Indications are that economic growth was maintained during the month of March, buoyed by continued firming in both residential and commercial construction activity, alongside a less brisk expansion in consumer demand. Mo...
03
May
2007
2007
Release of Quarterly Economic Review, December 2006
The QER for December 2006 includes information on monetary and economic developments for the quarter.
16
Apr
2007
2007
Advance Release of Domestic Economic Developments, 4th Quarter 2006
Preliminary evidence suggests that economic activity remained positive during the fourth quarter, buoyed by steady growth in construction output and domestic demand, which offset weakness in the tourism sector. Fiscal op...