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17 Mar
2017
Central Bank Of The Bahamas Introduces Market Pricing Model For Secondary Transactions In Bahamas Government Bonds

Press Releases

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
Quarterly Economic Review, December 2016

General News

The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the release of its Quarterly Economic Review for the fourth quarter of 2016. The review provides an examination of the domestic economic performance, as well as sect...

13 Mar
2017
Governor's Presentation to the Young Presidents Organization

Press Releases

The Bahamas: Recent Economic Developments & Outlook

27 Feb
2017
Announcement: Expression of Interest (EOI) Facility Concrete Roof Replacement Project

Public Procurement

The Central Bank of The Bahamas ("the Bank") invites Expression of Interest from suitably qualified, competent, experienced and financially sound local general contractors, joint ventures or consortia for the provision o...

24 Feb
2017
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments for January 2017

General News

Preliminary indicators suggest that domestic economic activity remained soft during January. This reflected subdued tourism gains, which dampened strengthened construction output from the post hurricane rebuilding effort...

20 Feb
2017
Governor's Presentation at the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce & Employers' Confederation State of The Economy Report 2017

Press Releases

The Bahamas' Sovereign Ratings Downgrade: The Central Bank's Role in Reforms to Strengthen the Outlook

09 Feb
2017
The Central Bank Announces the Launch of the T. Baswell Donaldson Memorial Lecture and Research Competition Series

Press Releases

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...

31 Jan
2017
Governor's Remarks at the 2017 Fidelity Bahamas Economic Outlook

Governor

Monetary and Financial Sector Policies: Strengthening the Medium-Term Prospects by John A. Rolle, Governor

30 Jan
2017
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments for December 2016

General News

The mild pace of domestic economic activity was maintained during the final month of the year, as construction output continued to be supported by foreign investment and post hurricane rebuilding projects, while the tour...

09 Jan
2017
NOTICE OF BGRS AVAILABILITY JANUARY 2017

Public Notices

NOTICE OF BGRS AVAILABILITY JANUARY 2017

28 Dec
2016
Central Bank Mourns the Passing of Sir K Dwight Venner former Governor of the ECCB

Press Releases

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
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, November 2016

General News

Indications are that domestic economic activity remained mild during the review period, as tourism output softened, while the ongoing recovery from the effects of Hurricane Mathew”which impacted one in three households”a...

22 Dec
2016
Central Bank: Reduction in the Discount Rate by 50 basis points to 4.00%

Press Releases

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
Quarterly Economic Review, September 2016

General News

The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the release of its Quarterly Economic Review for the Third Quarter of 2016. The Review provides an examination of the domestic economic performance, as well as secto...

21 Dec
2016
Central Bank: No Pressure on the Bahamian Dollar from Credit Downgrade

Press Releases

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.