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13
Mar
2017
2017
Quarterly Economic Review, December 2016
General News
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the release of its Quarterly Economic Review for the fourth quarter of 2016. The review provides an examination of the domestic economic performance, as well as sect...
13
Mar
2017
2017
Governor's Presentation to the Young Presidents Organization
Press Releases
The Bahamas: Recent Economic Developments & Outlook
27
Feb
2017
2017
Announcement: Expression of Interest (EOI) Facility Concrete Roof Replacement Project
Public Procurement
The Central Bank of The Bahamas ("the Bank") invites Expression of Interest from suitably qualified, competent, experienced and financially sound local general contractors, joint ventures or consortia for the provision o...
24
Feb
2017
2017
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments for January 2017
General News
Preliminary indicators suggest that domestic economic activity remained soft during January. This reflected subdued tourism gains, which dampened strengthened construction output from the post hurricane rebuilding effort...
20
Feb
2017
2017
Governor's Presentation at the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce & Employers' Confederation State of The Economy Report 2017
Press Releases
The Bahamas' Sovereign Ratings Downgrade: The Central Bank's Role in Reforms to Strengthen the Outlook
09
Feb
2017
2017
The Central Bank Announces the Launch of the T. Baswell Donaldson Memorial Lecture and Research Competition Series
Press Releases
Mr. Timothy Baswell Donaldson was the first Governor of the Central Bank of the Bahamas, having led the organisation through its transition from the Bahamas Monetary Authority. The Bank's patronage of the arts under his...
31
Jan
2017
2017
Governor's Remarks at the 2017 Fidelity Bahamas Economic Outlook
Governor
Monetary and Financial Sector Policies: Strengthening the Medium-Term Prospects by John A. Rolle, Governor
30
Jan
2017
2017
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments for December 2016
General News
The mild pace of domestic economic activity was maintained during the final month of the year, as construction output continued to be supported by foreign investment and post hurricane rebuilding projects, while the tour...
09
Jan
2017
2017
28
Dec
2016
2016
Central Bank Mourns the Passing of Sir K Dwight Venner former Governor of the ECCB
Press Releases
The Board of Directors, management and staff of the Central Bank, express their heartfelt condolences to the family and colleagues of Sir K Dwight Venner, who passed away on Thursday, December 22.
22
Dec
2016
2016
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, November 2016
General News
Indications are that domestic economic activity remained mild during the review period, as tourism output softened, while the ongoing recovery from the effects of Hurricane Mathew”which impacted one in three households”a...
22
Dec
2016
2016
Central Bank: Reduction in the Discount Rate by 50 basis points to 4.00%
Press Releases
The Central Bank wishes to advise the public of its decision to reduce the Discount Rate, by 50 basis points to 4.00 percent, effective immediately. The Bank expects financial institutions to follow suit with a correspo...
21
Dec
2016
2016
Quarterly Economic Review, September 2016
General News
The Central Bank of The Bahamas is pleased to announce the release of its Quarterly Economic Review for the Third Quarter of 2016. The Review provides an examination of the domestic economic performance, as well as secto...
21
Dec
2016
2016
Central Bank: No Pressure on the Bahamian Dollar from Credit Downgrade
Press Releases
The Central Bank wishes to advise the public that the recent downgrade of The Bahamas' sovereign debt to BB+/B from BBB-/A-3, will not exert pressure on the sustainability of The Bahamas' fixed exchange rate regime.
13
Dec
2016
2016
The Central Bank Hosts the 11th Meeting of the Financial Stability Board's Regional Consultative Group for the Americas
Press Releases
The Central Bank Hosts the 11th Meeting of the Financial Stability Board's Regional Consultative Group for the Americas