Search News
Search News using the form below. Leave the keyword field empty for a list of all entries in the selected category.
14
Jul
2005
2005
16th ARCBISS: Vendor Showcase
The 16th Annual Conference of Regional Central Banks' Information Systems Specialists (ARCBISS) is pleased to announce a Vendor Showcase from July 18, 2005
01
Jun
2005
2005
Mrs. Wendy Craigg is Appointed Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas
The Central Bank of The Bahamas announces that Mrs. Wendy Craigg has been appointed, and assumes the position of Governor, with effect from today, 1st June 2005. As Governor, she also assumes the role of Chairman of the...
05
May
2005
2005
The Clifton Heritage Authority Bonds Issue
The Clifton Heritage Authority announces the issue of Bonds totaling B$24.0 million.
26
Apr
2005
2005
CRISP - Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product
Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product, a new family of banknotes will be issued for circulation in mid-2005.
31
Mar
2005
2005
Retirement of Governor Julian W. Francis
The Ministry of Finance today announced the upcoming retirement of Governor Julian W. Francis, effective May 31, 2005.
14
Feb
2005
2005
Reduction in the Discount Rate
After considering the persistent level of excess liquidity within the banking system and the outlook for these conditions, which remains buoyant, the Central Bank has decided to reduce the Discount Rate by 50 basis point...
01
Oct
2004
2004
Latest Quarterly Economic Review
The Central Bank's Quarterly Economic Review for June 2004 is now available.
27
Sep
2004
2004
CBOB Website Upgrades
To help improve navigation through our website, we recently completed a few upgrades to better serve the electronic community.
15
Sep
2004
2004
Relaxation of Lending Guidelines for Hurricane Relief Loans
In the aftermath of damages caused by Hurricane Frances, and to facilitate access by households and businesses to credit facilities for relief purposes, the Central Bank of The Bahamas announces the temporary relaxation...
09
Aug
2004
2004
Removal of Lending Restrictions
The Central Bank of The Bahamas has today lifted the restriction on domestic banks' Bahamian dollar lending, that has been in effect since 20th September, 2001.
02
Jun
2004
2004
The Bahamas Inter-Bank Settlement System
Introduction of The Bahamas Inter-Bank Settlement System (BISS)
13
Feb
2004
2004
Recent Economic Developments and Prospects
Central Bank update on the economy to public service unions representatives
21
Jan
2004
2004
Governor's Speech Business Outlook 2004
On Tuesday January 20th, at the 13th Annual Bahamas Business Outlook, Central Bank Governor Julian W.
18
Dec
2003
2003
Domestic Economic Developments, 3rd Qtr 2003
The Central Bank announces the advance release of its summary of domestic economic developments for the third quarter of 2003.
01
Dec
2003
2003
QSD, November 2003
The Central Bank of The Bahamas announces the release of its November 2003 Quarterly Statistical Digest.