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Thompson: Bank review shows FNM's positive economic impact
FORMER State Minister for Finance Kwasi Thompson said the recent quarterly review by the Central Bank of The Bahamas proves the economic policies implemented by the Minnis administration were having a positive impact on the Bahamian economy.
Frame'd Eyewear & Accessories wants you to see better in style without "breaking the bank"
Frame'd Eyewear & Accessories wants you to see better in style without "breaking the bank"
By: Jhanae Winter
There continues to be a need for stylish yet affordable prescription eyewear for all ages. Heidi Munroe, owner of Frameād Eyewear & Accessories, is doing just that as her business provides men, women and children with various affordable options that suit their eye needs.
Central Bank will resume foreign currency purchasing facilities next month
The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) will reinstate its Bahamian Depository Receipts program (BDR) and the approval of applications to purchase foreign currency through the Investment Currency Market (ICM) to fund external portfolio and capital investments beginning the first of October, the bank said in a statement yesterday, marking the return of these two instruments after they were stopped f...
PLP vows to increase the number of Bahamian commercial banks
PLP Deputy Leader Chester Cooper said a Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) government would encourage the Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) to grant at least three commercial bank licenses to Bahamians or groups of Bahamians.
Former bank employee accused of stealing over 50,000 from customer accounts
A FORMER First Caribbean Bank employee was arraigned in Magistrates Court on Friday for allegedly stealing over $50,000 from customer accounts over a nearly three-year period.
Central Bank employees protest after industrial agreement impasse
About a dozen Central Bank of The Bahamas employees held a protest yesterday in response to what they consider unfair changes to their employment benefits, among other issues.
RF Bank and Trust sponsors national golf championships again
Local amateur golfers are set to participate in the RF National Amateur Golf Championships during this Father's Day weekend.
Central Bank survey reveals increasing use of digital payments
As the Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB), Ministry of Finance and clearing banks push to achieve a 50 percent reduction in the use of cash and an 80 percent reduction in the use of checks by 2025, a new survey revealed that more businesses have embraced digital payments in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Impact of COVID-19 felt in Bank of The Bahamas’ third quarter
Bank of The Bahamas (BoB) has reported continued losses in its third quarter, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an impact.
Commonwealth Bank focused on personal banking
Commonwealth Bank focused on personal banking
Commonwealth Bank (CB) yesterday announced in its unaudited report for 2014 that it continues to record low levels of nonperforming loans compared to the industry averages.