Bahamas
Dwight Venner, 1946-2016
The long-serving central bank governor has died aged 70, having spent 26 years at the head of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Bahamas makes $200,000 donation in wake of Hurricane Matthew
Central Bank of the Bahamas contribution of $200,000 to relief effort is in addition to typical policy responses; $50,000 being donated to relief efforts in Haiti
Bahamas launches new banknote series with innovative security thread
Central Bank of Bahamas launches “Crisp Evolution” series, the first “circulation banknote” to feature new colour-changing security thread; $10 note to enter circulation immediately
Governor Craigg ends 37 years of service at the Central Bank of the Bahamas
Former finance secretary John Rolle succeeds Wendy Craigg, who takes up the role of adviser to the prime minister
Central Bank of Bahamas - Annual Report 2007
In 2007, Bahamas's economy saw a slowdown in credit expansion and construction activity, notes the latest Annual Report from the country's central bank.
Bahamas steps up supervision
The Central Bank of The Bahamas has asked resident commercial banks to submit group organisational charts in order to comply with the Basel core principles for effective banking supervision.
Central Bank of Bahamas - Annual Report
Released in May, the Central Bank of Bahamas' annual report looks back at monetary policy as well as the broader economic environment affecting the island economy over the course of 2006. Looking ahead for 2007, the report provides details of a projected…
Central Bank of The Bahamas - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of The Bahamas's Annual Report 2005, preliminary indications are that, despite the rise in global oil prices and devastating hurricanes, the growth momentum of the Bahamian economy was sustained during 2005.
Central Bank of the Bahamas - Annual Report 2004
The Central Bank of the Bahamas has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2004. The report includes a comparative review of economic and financial developments in The Bahamas during 2004, and an update on regulatory development affecting the…
Central Bank of the Bahamas - Annual Report 2003
The Central Bank of the Bahamas has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2003. The report includes a comparative review of economic and financial developments in the Bahamas during 2003, an update on regulatory development affecting the…
Bahamas central bank wants modern payments system
The Bahamas central bank has proposed installing a "real time gross settlement system", says the Nassau Guardia. The bank has invited bids from system suppliers and hopes to implement the project by April 2004.
Central Bank of the Bahamas - Annual Report 2002
The Central Bank of the Bahamas has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2002.
New government to re-examine off-shore banking law
BAHAMAS - The Bahamian government will re-examine new laws tightening regulation of secretive offshore banks to reduce costs and red tape, The Jamaican Observer quoted Bahamas' deputy finance minister as saying.
Bahamas victor will face depressed economy
BAHAMAS - One outcome of tomorrow's general election in the Bahamas, an important offshore financial services centre, is certain: the Atlantic archipelago will have a new prime minister, and he will be faced with a period of economic uncertainty.
Central Bank of the Bahamas - Annual Report 2000
ANNUAL REPORT - The Central Bank of the Bahamas has published its Annual Report for the year ended 2000.