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08
Jan
2007
2007
Advance Release of Domestic Economic Developments, 3rd Quarter 2006
General News
Indications are that the strengthening in the Bahamian economy observed in the first half of the year was maintained during the third quarter, reinforced by a continuation of strong consumer demand. Construction output a...
01
Jan
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, December 2006
General News
The expansion in economic activity was sustained during December, reflecting continued firming in private sector demand as evidenced by an increase in credit, as well as robust growth in the construction sector in respon...
01
Jan
2007
2007
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, November 2006
General News
During the month of November the Bahamian economy maintained positive momentum supported by strong consumer demand, which stimulated robust growth in private sector credit and sustained the expansion in construction acti...
15
Dec
2006
2006
Circulation of the New CRISP $50 Banknote
Press Releases
The Central Bank is pleased to announce that on December 13, 2006, it released into circulation the third denomination in its CRISP (Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product) family of banknotes to continue to u...
08
Dec
2006
2006
List of Banks and Trust Companies: 30/09/06
General News
The Central Bank of The Bahamas recently published the names of Banks and Trust Companies licensed in The Bahamas under the Banks and Trust Companies Regulation Act, 2000, as at 30th September, 2006.
06
Dec
2006
2006
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, October 2006
General News
Initial data suggests that economic growth was sustained during the month of October, reflecting continued firming in construction activity and consumer demand.
04
Dec
2006
2006
Anti-Money Laundering Seminar Documents
General News
On 29th November, 2006 the Central Bank of the Bahamas hosted an Anti-Money Laundering Seminar for licensees at the British Colonial Hilton. Two papers resulting from that seminar titled (i) Risk Rating Framework and (ii...
01
Dec
2006
2006
SUISSE SECURITY BANK & TRUST LIMITED WINDING UP ORDER
General News
SUISSE SECURITY BANK & TRUST LIMITED WINDING UP ORDER
29
Nov
2006
2006
Quarterly Statistical Digest, November 2006
General News
QSD November 2006 is now available, for complete viewing of monetary, financial and economic statistics through September 2006, please click on the link below.
24
Nov
2006
2006
WARNING NOTICE: November 23, 2006
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...
21
Nov
2006
2006
WARNING NOTICE: November 16, 2006
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...
13
Nov
2006
2006
Supreme Court makes Order to Wind-up SSBT
General News
The Central Bank's Petition to wind up Suisse Security Bank & Trust Ltd. ("SSBT") was heard on November 13th 2006, in the Supreme Court before the Hon. Mr. Justice Stephen Isaacs. Justice Isaacs ordered that SSBT be woun...
03
Nov
2006
2006
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments September 2006
General News
Preliminary data for the month of September revealed continued growth in economic activity, amid strong gains in domestic demand as evidenced in steady levels of construction investments and domestic credit growth.
26
Oct
2006
2006
Release of Quarterly Economic Review, June 2006
General News
The QER for June 2006 includes information on monetary and economic developments for the quarter. Also, inclusive in this release is the "Survey of Pension Plans in The Bahamas (2004)".
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18
Oct
2006
2006
SSBT Updates
General News
The Central Bank's petition to wind up Suisse Security Bank and Trust Ltd. is scheduled to be heard on November 13th 2006 before the Hon. Mr. Justice Stephen Isaacs. Please see the attached Notice for more information.