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Publications

Latest Publications

30 Jul
2018

MEFD June 2018

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Indications are that the domestic economy sustained its positive growth trajectory over the review period. Activity in the tourism sector continued to improve, supported by increased high-end room capacity, new airline routes and strengthened economi...

02 Jul
2018

MEFD May 2018

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Developments within the domestic economy remained largely positive during the review period of May 2018, as tourism indicators continued to trend upwards, while foreign investment projects supported construction-related activity.

01 Jul
2018

MEFD August 2018

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Preliminary indicators suggest that the economy's modest growth rate was sustained over the review period, buoyed by gains in tourism sector metrics and positive impulses from foreign investment-led construction activity.

25 Jun
2018

Gross Economic Contribution of The Financial Sector, 2017

Surveys and Other Research Publications

Please download the entire document using the link below for a full overview of the Financial Sector in The Bahamas during 2017.

22 Jun
2018

Quarterly Economic Review, March 2018

Quarterly Economic Review

The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the release of its Quarterly Economic Review for the First Quarter of 2018. The Review provides an examination of the domestic economic performance, as well as sectoral developments, principally...

18 Jun
2018

Financial Stability Report December 2017

Financial Stability Report

Financial Stability Report December 2017

08 Jun
2018

Quarterly Statistical Digest, May 2018

Quarterly Statistical Digest

QSD May 2018 is now available. For complete viewing of monetary, financial and economic statistics through March 2018, please click on the document below.

04 Jun
2018

MEFD April 2018

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Indications are that the modest growth in the Bahamian economy was sustained during the month of April, benefitting from an improvement in tourism output, while varied-scale foreign investment projects continued to support construction activity.

01 May
2018

MEFD March 2018

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Preliminary economic indicators suggest that the domestic economy continued to expand modestly during the month of March. Increased holiday-related travel contributed to gains in tourism output, while foreign investment projects buoyed construction s...

30 Apr
2018

Central Bank of The Bahamas 2017 Annual Report

Annual Reports

The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the release of its 2017 Annual Report, which contains a summary of the Bank's operations over the year, an analysis of regulatory developments affecting the financial sector and a review of monet...

29 Mar
2018

MEFD February 2018

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Preliminary indicators suggest that the domestic economy improved over the review period, buoyed by gains in tourism and foreign investment supported activity in the construction sector.

12 Mar
2018

Quarterly Economic Review, December 2017

Quarterly Economic Review

The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the release of its Quarterly Economic Review for the fourth quarter of 2017. The review provides an examination of the domestic economic performance, as well as sectoral developments, principally...

01 Mar
2018

Quarterly Statistical Digest - February 2018

Quarterly Statistical Digest

QSD February 2018 is now available. For complete viewing of monetary, financial and economic statistics through December 2017, please click on the document below.

26 Feb
2018

MEFD January 2018

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Indications are that the domestic economy sustained its modest improvement in January, reflecting the strengthening in tourism sector output, combined with foreign investment-led construction activity.

31 Jan
2018

MEFD December 2017

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Preliminary indicators suggest that domestic economic activity continued to improve gradually during the review period. Growth in visitor departures from the country's main airport supported gains in tourism sector output, while foreign investment-re...