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Central Bank: Economy will 'expand at a modest pace' in 2018
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) expects the Bahamian economy to "expand at a modest pace" this year as a result of a strengthening tourism sector and construction activity related to foreign direct investment. The CBOB Monthly Economic and Financial Developments (MEFD) report explains [...]
Central Bank eyeing fully digital Family Islands payment service by 2020
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) is eyeing a fully digital payment service for the Family Islands by 2020, revealed Central Bank Governor John Rolle, as both the bank regulator and central government move to use new technology such as blockchain and cryptocurrency to [...]
The Governor General Welcomed Students and Teachers of Central Abaco Primary School
Students and Teachers of Central Abaco Primary School called upon Her Excellency the Governor General Dame Marguerite Pindling...
Central Grand Bahama MP 39satisfied39 with level of engagement over Oban
DESPITE heavy politicisation and "emotional outbursts," Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis yesterday said he is satisfied with the current level of engagement over the $5.5bn Oban Energies oil refinery and storage facility.Mr Lewis stressed the gover
Central Bank releases details of credit bureau RFP
Central Bank releases details of credit bureau RFP
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) on Friday released the request for proposals (RFP) for the establishment and operation of a private credit bureau, which revealed that 90 percent of employed Bahamians are "credit active consumers". CBOB's RFP calls for an initial stage bureau [...]
Davis won39t apologise for Central Bank, statistics comments
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Leader Philip "Brave" Davis will not apologise for comments he made about the Central Bank and Department of Statistics regarding reporting standards under the Minnis administration.He released a statement on Sunday respondi
Central Bank spends more than 1 mil. annually on building upkeep, rent
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) spends more than $1 million annually on the upkeep of its almost 50-year-old headquarters and on rent for other offices to satisfy its overflow of staff, the bank's Administration Manager Ian Fernander said yesterday. He added that the [...]
Central Bank launches national financial literacy campaign
The Central Bank yesterday launched its national financial literacy campaign aimed at equipping Bahamians of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds with the knowledge and confidence they need to make sound financial decisions. In planning the campaign, named "Get Money Smart Bahamas", the Central Bank commissioned [...]
Central Bank of the Bahamas launches Financial Literacy Campaign
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (The Central Bank) has noted that many Bahamian individuals and families continue to face increased difficulties in meeting their everyday financial responsibilities.
In addition, data from a recent survey reveals that too many Bahamians have an insufficient understanding of how to best manage their finances...
Central Bahamas set for bad weekend weather
Central Bahamas set for bad weekend weather
BAD weather will continue in the Central Bahamas through Saturday, the Department of Meteorology said Friday evening.