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04
Apr
2014
2014
Dormant Accounts FAQs
Public Notices
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (the Central Bank) is proposing to make changes to the dormant accounts law this year.
28
Mar
2014
2014
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, February 2014
General News
Indications are that domestic economic activity remained relatively mild during February, constrained by softness in the key tourism sector - although foreign investment-led activity sustained growth in construction outp...
28
Feb
2014
2014
Monthly Economic and Financial Develpoments, January 2014
General News
Preliminary indications suggest that domestic economic developments were subdued during the month of January, owing primarily to a relatively flat tourism performance. However, conditions continued to benefit from steady...
30
Jan
2014
2014
Monthly Economic and Financial Develpoments, December 2013
General News
Preliminary indications are that domestic economic conditions were mildly positive in December, supported by ongoing foreign investment projects and a slightly improved tourism outcome. Consumer price inflation remained...
20
Dec
2013
2013
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, November 2013
General News
Indications are that domestic economic conditions stabilised somewhat during November, as a number of varied-scale foreign investment projects supported construction activity, and tourism output showed initial signs of a...
05
Dec
2013
2013
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, October 2013
General News
Early indications are that domestic economic conditions were relatively subdued in October, amid a lacklustre tourism performance, although foreign investment-led construction activity continued to secure a modest growth...
27
Nov
2013
2013
Proposed Legislation for the Credit Union Sector PPT November, 2013
General News
The following power point presentation was given by Ms. Rochelle Deleveaux, Legal Counsel, Central Bank on 18th November, 2013 at the New Providence Town Meeting sponsored by the Steering Committee responsible for overse...
15
Nov
2013
2013
Notice of Proposed New Legislation for the Credit Union Sector
General News
On November 15, 2013, the Central Bank released a Consultation Paper on the transition of co-operative credit unions to the supervisory remit of the Central Bank. A compendium of draft Bills and Regulations have been pre...
06
Nov
2013
2013
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, September 2013
General News
Reflecting ongoing weakness in the key tourism sector, domestic economic conditions remained relatively flat, although with sustained positive contributions from foreign investment-led construction projects. In this cont...
02
Oct
2013
2013
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, August 2013
General News
Domestic economic activity remained relatively subdued in August, amid ongoing softness in the tourism sector's performance, although foreign investment-related construction activity continued to provide a steady positiv...
12
Sep
2013
2013
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, July 2013
General News
Domestic economic conditions remained challenging during the review month, reflecting continued weakness in the major tourism sector, which offset steady gains in capital formation provided by various foreign investment-...
10
Sep
2013
2013
WARNING NOTICE, September 10, 2013
General News
The Central Bank of The Bahamas issues warnings about dealing with named persons, whether these are individuals or companies, to alert the public and the financial services sector, that where such persons offer banking o...
25
Jul
2013
2013
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, June 2013
General News
Preliminary data suggests that economic conditions were relatively flat in June, reflecting persistent softness in the main tourism sector, although construction sector activity continued to benefit from ongoing foreign...
17
Jul
2013
2013
ANNOUNCEMENT: Bahamas Government Registered Stock Issue - $70.0 million
Press Releases
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...
02
Jul
2013
2013
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, May 2013
General News
Preliminary indicators suggest that domestic economic conditions were relatively subdued over the review month, reflecting the ongoing softness in the key tourism sector, alongside stable gains in foreign investment-led...