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23
May
2016
2016
Annual Report & Statement of Accounts, 2015
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the release of its 2015 Annual Report, which includes a summary of the Bank's operations over the year, an analysis of regulatory developments affecting the financia...
29
Apr
2016
2016
Second Round Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to the Dormant Bank Accounts Administration Regime
The Central Bank of The Bahamas ("Central Bank") released a Consultation Paper in February 2014 (First Round Public Consultation) setting out its proposals for changes to the legislation relating to the administration of...
31
Mar
2016
2016
Exchange Control Liberalisation Measures
In its role as Controller of Exchange in The Bahamas, and in line with its commitment to conduct periodic reviews of Exchange Controls, the Central Bank, after consultation with the Government, is pleased to announce add...
18
Mar
2016
2016
Equipping The Bahamian Economy For Sustained Growth And Development
Remarks by Governor John Rolle for the 18th Annual Grand Bahama Business Outlook Conference
03
Mar
2015
2015
"Aerial View of The Islands Of The Bahamas" $10 Silver Proof Coin 2014
On March 3, 2015, the Central Bank of The Bahamas will introduce its Aerial View of the Islands of The Bahamas $10 Silver Proof coin, the first in a four-year series of five (5) collectors' coins celebrating the uniquene...
05
Feb
2015
2015
Circulation of New 5 Cent Coin
On February 9, 2015, the Central Bank of The Bahamas will issue into circulation, a newly designed 5 cent circulation coin. This represents the fourth denomination in the family of Bahamas circulation coins to be updated...
17
Jul
2013
2013
ANNOUNCEMENT: Bahamas Government Registered Stock Issue - $70.0 million
Issued under The Bahamas Registered Stock Act, and authorized by Resolutions of the House of Assembly, 18th June, 2013, the Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas invites applications for Bahamas Registered Stock...
16
Apr
2013
2013
Joint Press Release: IMF's 2012 Financial Sector Assessment
Joint Press Release of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, the Securities Commission of the Bahamas and the Insurance Commission of the Bahamas on the outcome of the IMF's 2012 Financial Sector Assessment Program conducted...
27
Feb
2013
2013
Central Bank Mourns the Passing of its First Governor
The Central Bank of The Bahamas mourns the passing of its first Governor, Mr. Timothy Baswell Donaldson.
14
Sep
2012
2012
ANNOUNCEMENT: Bahamas Government Registered Stock Issue - $100.0 million
Issued under The Bahamas Registered Stock Act, and authorized by Resolutions of the House of Assembly, 14th June, 2012, the Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas invites applications for Bahamas Registered Stock...
06
Jul
2012
2012
ANNOUNCEMENT: Bahamas Government Registered Stock Issue - $200.0 Million
Issued under The Bahamas Registered Stock Act, and authorized by Resolutions of the House of Assembly, 14th June, 2012.
10
Feb
2012
2012
Appointment of Inspector of Banks & Trust Companies
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the appointment of MR. ABHILASH BHACHECH as INSPECTOR OF BANKS & TRUST COMPANIES.
08
Dec
2011
2011
Institutional Strengthening of Credit Unions in The Bahamas
Credit unions are very important providers of financial services in The Bahamas. Presently, there are ten (10) credit unions which come under the supervisory purview of the Department of Cooperative Development, Ministry...
03
Aug
2011
2011
ANNOUNCEMENT: Bahamas Government Registered Stock Issue - $100.0 million
Issued under The Bahamas Registered Stock Act, and authorized by Resolutions of the House of Assembly, 9th June, 2011, the Government of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas invites applications for Bahamas Registered Stock t...
06
Jun
2011
2011
Reduction in the Discount Rate
The Central Bank wishes to advise the public of its decision to reduce the Discount Rate, by 75 basis points to 4.50 percent, effective immediately.