The Bahamas celebrates 275 years of Parliamentary Democracy this week, the first meeting of Parliament (General Assembly) having taken place on 29th September 1729. The Parliament of the Bahamas is … Read More
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Economic Review
This week the **Central Bank of The Bahamas** will release its Review of Domestic Economic Developments for the Second Quarter 2004. The Regulatory Authority has issued an “early release” summary … Read More
New Industry Legislation: Private Sector Collaboration
**Hon. Allyson Maynard-Gibson, M.P. Minister of Financial Services and Investments** Addressing participants during the luncheon session of an all-day Industry Legislation Seminar yesterday, Minister Maynard-Gibson commended organisers for taking the … Read More
The Bahamas Provides Disaster Recovery Facilities
Hon. Allyson-Maynard Gibson, M.P. Minister of Financial Services and Investments The Bahamas has moved quickly to provide disaster relief services to financial institutions in the Cayman Islands affected by Hurricane … Read More
Legislative Developments – New Industry Products
On September 23rd, BFSB will host a seminar on “new products”. Sponsored in collaboration with the Association of International Banks & Trust Companies in The Bahamas (AIBT) and the Society … Read More
Bahamas Ship Registry Expands
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines has announced that early next year it will transfer six of its cruise ships to the Bahamas Registry, joining 13 other Royal Caribbean ships already registered … Read More
Scotiabank Introduces Internet Banking
Scotiabank has introduced the latest addition to its self-service banking suite: **Scotiabank Internet Banking**. It describes the service as the ultimate alternative to in-branch banking, which will offer unbeatable flexibility … Read More
Securities Commission Responds To Industry Concerns
**Hillary Deveaux Acting Executive Director Securities Commission of the Bahamas** The Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) has issued a notice to its registrants and licensees concerning transitional provisions for … Read More
Financial Stability Forum (FSF) Meets in Washington
**Focus on International Financial System** The Financial Stability Forum held its twelfth meeting in Washington, DC on Wednesday and Thursday of this week, focusing as usual on risks and vulnerabilities … Read More
Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund Activated
In the wake of Hurricane Frances, the Ministry of Finance announced yesterday that the **Government of The Bahamas** in conjunction with the **Royal Bank of Canada** has reactivated its Disaster … Read More