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Central Bank Gov. Comments Startling, Says Labour Minister
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Employment numbers are still projected to be higher than it was before the pandemic.
Central Bank survey reveals increase of consumer loans approval rate
The approval rate of consumer loans increased to 92 percent during the second half of 2022, the newest data from the Central Bank of The Bahamas' (CBOB) Bank Lending Conditions Survey reveals.
Central Bank acknowledges "less than satisfactory" bank account opening time, touts improvements
Central Bank acknowledges "less than satisfactory" bank account opening time, touts improvements
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Central Bank is still actively seeing to improve what still remains a "less than satisfactory" experience in opening accounts at domestic banks according to Governor John Rolle, noting that the target is to reduce the average time it takes to open a business account to less than two weeks. "The Central Bank [...]
Central Bank Bill Amendment Bill
Central Bank Bill Amendment Bill
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Senators debating and passing the Central Bank of The Bahamas Amendment Bill 2023.
Central Bank Governor Tight Lipped on HQ Issue
Central Bank Governor Tight Lipped on HQ Issue
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Central Bank recently announced its project to construct a new headquarters building downtown has been terminated.
Central Bank Governor Tightipped on HQ Issue
Central Bank Governor Tightipped on HQ Issue
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Central Bank recently announced its project to construct a new headquarters building downtown has been terminated.
New Central Bank building cancelled as it would be 'a bad look'
ECONOMIC Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said the Davis administration cancelled the new multi-million dollar Central Bank headquarters because building it would not look good following the COVID-19 pandemic — an explanation former Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis called "flimsy".
Building A New Central Bank Was Not A Priority
Building A New Central Bank Was Not A Priority
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The Central Bank has terminated its project to construct a new headquarters building on the Royal Victoria Gardens site.
Government and Opposition at odds in Central Bank Amendment Bill debate
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government and the Opposition remained firmly at odds yesterday over the Central Bank of The Bahamas (Amendment) Bill 2023, with the latter asserting that the legislation was merely an attempt to legitimize an unlawful act. Prime Minister Philip, while kicking off the debate on the legislation, described it as an important [...]
Central Bank Amendment Bill Debated
Central Bank Amendment Bill Debated
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Opposition accusing government of non-transparency. Both sides went head to head in Parliament, to debate the Central Bank of The Bahamas Amendment Bill 2023.