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19
Jul
2017
2017
COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY FOR IMPROVING FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE BAHAMAS
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (the Bank) invites proposals from qualified firms to engage in the design and execution of a communications program on financial literacy in The Bahamas.
06
Jun
2017
2017
PRESS RELEASE: Central Bank Appoints New Bank Inspector
The Central Bank announces the appointment of Mr. Charles Littrell as the new Inspector of Banks and Trust Companies, with effect from 26 June, 2017. He will head up the Bank Supervision Department and continue the Centr...
16
May
2017
2017
Press Release:CENTRAL BANK INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ON E-MONEY OVERSIGHT FRAMEWORK
CENTRAL BANK INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ON E-MONEY OVERSIGHT FRAMEWORK
15
May
2017
2017
REINSTATEMENT OF LENDING GUIDELINES
In October, 2016, the Central Bank of The Bahamas announced the temporary relaxation of lending guidelines to domestic banks to facilitate access by households and businesses to credit for relief purposes, in the afterma...
12
Apr
2017
2017
Press Release: Central Bank Prepares the Administrative Process for Liberalised Exchange Control Measures
The Central Bank is providing the public with an update on the administrative preparations for the introduction of the Exchange Control liberalisation measures announced on 29th March, 2017. These measures will take effe...
12
Apr
2017
2017
Press Release: Preparations Continue on the TB Donaldson Research Prize Competition
On 9th February, 2017, the Central Bank announced the establishment of the T. Baswell Donaldson Research Prize, and the launch of a competition to select a winning research paper on an economic or policy topic that has d...
03
Apr
2017
2017
PRESS RELEASE Re: Exuma Wildlife $10 Silver Proof Coin
On April 3, 2017 the Central Bank of The Bahamas will introduce its "Exuma Wildlife" $10 Silver Proof coin, the third in a five-coin series celebrating the uniqueness of the Islands of The Bahamas.
29
Mar
2017
2017
Relaxation of Capital Controls on Targeted Access to Foreign Currency Financing
The Government has approved the further liberalisation of Exchange Controls, targeting direct investment financing in foreign currency for certain local businesses. The Minister of Finance has agreed for these reforms to...
17
Mar
2017
2017
Central Bank Of The Bahamas Introduces Market Pricing Model For Secondary Transactions In Bahamas Government Bonds
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is introducing a market based pricing formula for Bahamian dollar denominated Bahamas Government Registered Stocks (BGRS) that are traded in the secondary market.
13
Mar
2017
2017
Governor's Presentation to the Young Presidents Organization
The Bahamas: Recent Economic Developments & Outlook
20
Feb
2017
2017
Governor's Presentation at the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce & Employers' Confederation State of The Economy Report 2017
The Bahamas' Sovereign Ratings Downgrade: The Central Bank's Role in Reforms to Strengthen the Outlook
09
Feb
2017
2017
The Central Bank Announces the Launch of the T. Baswell Donaldson Memorial Lecture and Research Competition Series
Mr. Timothy Baswell Donaldson was the first Governor of the Central Bank of the Bahamas, having led the organisation through its transition from the Bahamas Monetary Authority. The Bank's patronage of the arts under his...
28
Dec
2016
2016
Central Bank Mourns the Passing of Sir K Dwight Venner former Governor of the ECCB
The Board of Directors, management and staff of the Central Bank, express their heartfelt condolences to the family and colleagues of Sir K Dwight Venner, who passed away on Thursday, December 22.
22
Dec
2016
2016
Central Bank: Reduction in the Discount Rate by 50 basis points to 4.00%
The Central Bank wishes to advise the public of its decision to reduce the Discount Rate, by 50 basis points to 4.00 percent, effective immediately. The Bank expects financial institutions to follow suit with a correspo...
21
Dec
2016
2016
Central Bank: No Pressure on the Bahamian Dollar from Credit Downgrade
The Central Bank wishes to advise the public that the recent downgrade of The Bahamas' sovereign debt to BB+/B from BBB-/A-3, will not exert pressure on the sustainability of The Bahamas' fixed exchange rate regime.