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Publications

Latest Publications

01 Aug
2006

MEFD June 2006

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

For the month of June, domestic economic developments were underscored by continued expansion in foreign investment activity, and heightened growth in domestic demand, fueled in large measure by robust firming in private sector credit. The latest tou...

07 Jul
2006

Gross Economic Contribution of the Financial Sector, 2005

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 2005.

07 Jul
2006

QER March, 2006

Quarterly Economic Review

For economic updates for the quarter ending March 31, 2006, please click on the link for complete viewing.

03 Jul
2006

MEFD May 2006

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

During the month of May, economic activity in the domestic sector continued to be stimulated by robust tourism sector investment, domestic construction activity and firming in consumer demand. In addition, improvements in stopover visitors, combined...

03 Jul
2006

Domestic Economic Developments, 1st Quarter 2006

Quarterly Economic Review

Summary of domestic economic developments for the 1st Quarter of 2006 - a brief summary of the economic outlook.

01 Jun
2006

QSD May 2006

Quarterly Statistical Digest

The latest economic and financial statistics through the first quarter of 2006.

30 May
2006

MEFD April 2006

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

During the month of April, domestic economic developments were sustained by continued strengthening in real estate investments and private sector demand. While the latest tourism data indicate a fall off in tourist arrivals during the first two month...

08 May
2006

QER December 2005

Quarterly Economic Review

For economic updates for the quarter ending December 31, 2005, please click on the link for complete viewing.

04 May
2006

MEFD March 2006

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

The economy continued its expansion in March, buttressed by ongoing investments in the tourism sector and further accretions to private sector demand, as evidenced by the firming in mortgages, consumer credit and imports.

01 May
2006

Domestic Economic Developments, 4th Quarter 2005

Quarterly Economic Review

Summary of domestic economic developments for the 4th Quarter of 2005 - a brief summary of the economic outlook.

26 Apr
2006

Annual Report & Statement of Accounts, 2005

Annual Reports

This report includes a comparative review of economic and financial developments in The Bahamas during 2005, an update on regulatory development affecting the financial sector during the year, a review of monetary policy developments, approved revisi...

04 Apr
2006

MEFD February 2006

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Preliminary evidence suggests that economic growth was sustained in February, underpinned by ongoing construction activity and firming consumer demand as evidenced by growth in commercial banks' mortgage and consumer loan portfolios.

15 Mar
2006

QSD: February 2006

Quarterly Statistical Digest

The latest economic and financial statistics through the fourth quarter of 2005.

03 Mar
2006

MEFD January 2006

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Indications are that the Bahamian economy continued to register growth in January 2006, supported by tourism and real estate investments and private sector demand.

31 Jan
2006

MEFD December 2005

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

The Bahamian economy's expansionary trend was sustained during December, underpinned by heightened construction activity and ongoing firming in private sector demand. Initial data suggests that tourist arrivals declined marginally over the January to...