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09 Sep
2008
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, July 2008

General News

During the month of July, softness in consumer spending and construction investments continued to restrain economic output growth, amid an environment of increasing price pressures. Money and credit trends featured stabl...

13 Aug
2008
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, June 2008

General News

Preliminary indicators for the month of June suggest a mild pace of economic growth, amid relatively moderate levels of foreign investment led construction activity, stable consumer spending and weakened tourism activity...

12 Aug
2008
WARNING NOTICE: August 05, 2008

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...

29 Jul
2008
Quarterly Economic Review, March 2008

General News

The QER for March 2008 includes information on monetary and economic developments for the quarter. Also included in this QER is an article entitled: "Gross Economic Contribution of The Financial Sector in The Bahamas (20...

08 Jul
2008
General Information and Application Guidelines for Non-Bank Money Transmission Service Providers and Non-Bank Money Transmission Agents

Public Notices

The Central Bank is pleased to announce the release of the General Information and Application Guidelines for Non-Bank Money Transmission Service Providers and Non-Bank Money Transmission Agents.

07 Jul
2008
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, May 2008

General News

During May, domestic economic conditions remained mild, amid comparatively lower levels of construction activity, relatively steadied gains in private sector credit and persistent upward pressure in consumer prices. Give...

12 Jun
2008
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, April 2008

General News

Initial data for the month of April indicated continued moderation in output growth, amid weakened construction activity and softness in consumer spending, although first quarter tourism indicators registered gains over...

19 May
2008
Release of Annual Report & Statement of Accounts, 2007

General News

The Central Bank's Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for 2007 is now available.

05 May
2008
Quarterly Economic Review, December 2007

General News

The QER for December 2007 includes information on monetary and economic developments for the quarter.

02 May
2008
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, March 2008

General News

Preliminary indicators for the month of March suggested a continuation of a mild economic outturn, supported by relatively stable growth in consumer spending and net tourism inflows; and, as anticipated, with less contri...

18 Apr
2008
Monthly Economic & Financial Developments, February 2008

General News

Preliminary data for the month of February highlighted steady gains in consumer spending, which continued to support economic activity and together with elevated import payments for fuel, tempered growth of both external...

16 Apr
2008
Guidelines for the Management of Large Exposures

General News

Please be advised that on April 11, 2008, there was a revision made to the Prudential Limits and Restrictions section of the website regarding the Guidelines for the Management of Large Exposures.

11 Mar
2008
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, January 2008

General News

Based on preliminary data for the first month of 2008, economic activity continued to be supported by a healthy level of private sector demand, although other real sector indicators suggest some levelling off in net fore...

29 Feb
2008
Warning Notice: February 29, 2008

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...

14 Feb
2008
Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, December 2007

General News

Initial data for the month of December suggest a slowing in the pace of economic activity, as signs of weakness in the tourism and construction sectors offset growth in consumer demand. Monetary developments featured an...