About Us
The Board
Under the Central Bank of The Bahamas Act, 2000, overall responsibility for the policy of the Bank and management of its affairs is vested in the Board of Directors. The Board, which is appointed by the Governor General, consists of a Governor, two Deputy Governors, and two other Directors selected from the private sector and having some capacity in financial or commercial matters, industry, law or administration.
Current Board members include:
- Mrs. Wendy Craigg, Governor since June 2005
- Mr. Michael Lightbourne, Deputy Governor since June 2007
- Mr. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Board Member since July 2007
- Mr. Gregory Cleare, Board Member since July 2007
Past Governors of the Bank include: Mr. Julian Francis (1997-2005), Mr. James H. Smith (1987-1997), Sir William C. Allen (1980-1987) and Mr. T. Baswell Donaldson (1974-1980).