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Latest Publications

14 Jul
2012

Quarterly Economic Review, March 2012

Quarterly Economic Review

For economic updates for the quarter ended 31st March 2012, please click on the link below.

06 Jul
2012

MEFD May 2012

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

The Bahamian economy maintained a mild growth momentum in May, supported by ongoing gains in the tourism sector and foreign investment-led growth in construction output.

11 Jun
2012

Quarterly Statistical Digest, May 2012

Quarterly Statistical Digest

QSD May 2012 is now available. For complete viewing of monetary, financial and economic statistics through March 2012, please click on the document below.

07 Jun
2012

MEFD April 2012

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Indications are that the domestic economy maintained its modest positive trajectory over the month of April. Tourism sector output strengthened, amid increased hotel earnings, while foreign investment and public sector infrastructure projects support...

10 May
2012

Launch of Survey of Private Pension/Provident Funds (2010 & 2011)

Reports and Survey Forms

The Central Bank is requesting the assistance of pension managers and sponsors in updating the survey on domestic pension plans in The Bahamas. This survey continues to provide useful information on supplementary retirement savings in the private and...

04 May
2012

Annual Report & Statement of Accounts, 2011

Annual Reports

This report includes a summary of the Bank's operations over the year, an analysis of regulatory developments affecting the financial sector and a review of monetary policy and payment systems developments.

02 May
2012

MEFD March 2012

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Indications are that the domestic economy continued to exhibit modest growth during March, benefitting from steady gains in tourism output and foreign-investment led construction activity.

12 Apr
2012

Quarterly Economic Review, December 2011

Quarterly Economic Review

For economic updates for the quarter ended 31st December 2011, please click on the link below:

02 Apr
2012

MEFD February 2012

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

In the context of improving global economic fundamentals, indications are that the domestic economic recovery was sustained over the review month. Initial data showed gains in key tourism indicators, while foreign investment, combined with public sec...

12 Mar
2012

Quarterly Statistical Digest, February 2012

Quarterly Statistical Digest

QSD February 2012 is now available. For complete viewing of monetary, financial and economic statistics through December 2011, please click on the document below.

06 Mar
2012

MEFD January 2012

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Indications are that domestic economic conditions maintained a positive trend during the review month, supported by modest gains in tourism output and ongoing foreign and public sector investment projects.

03 Feb
2012

MEFD December 2011

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Indications are that the domestic economy maintained a positive, although mild, growth momentum, during the month of December. More favourable foreign investment activity, alongside ongoing public sector infrastructure projects, buoyed construction o...

13 Jan
2012

Business Confidence and Expectations Survey 2012

Reports and Survey Forms

As part of our continuing efforts to obtain and analyse data on domestic economic activity and business conditions, the Central Bank is relaunching its quarterly Business Confidence and Expectations survey in 2012. Once consolidated and assessed, the...

23 Dec
2011

MEFD November 2011

Monthly Economic and Financial Development Report

Preliminary data for the Bahamian economy suggests a continuation of the mild recovery momentum during November, with construction output supported by both foreign investment and public sector infrastructure projects, and tourism activity benefitting...

22 Dec
2011

Quarterly Economic Review, September 2011

Quarterly Economic Review

For economic updates for the quarter ended 30th September 2011, please click on the link below.