The Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham. Prime Minister of The Bahamas, presented his annual “[New Year’s Address](http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/d60ab3f3-6e0b-40d8-a298-a33585f7575f/HAI+New+Year%27s+Address+Revised+24+Jan+2012+-+6%5B1%5D.pdf?MOD=AJPERES)” to the nation tonight. Under the theme *“Investing in the Bahamian People”,* the … Read More
The Economy
21st Annual Bahamas Business Outlook
The agenda for the 21st Annual [Bahamas Business Outlook](http://www.tclevents.com) (BBO), with the theme “Vision Beyond Sight: How Ready is The Bahamas to do 21st Century Business?” has been announced. The … Read More
Bahamas Government Remains Focussed on Stimulating Economic Growth
A release from the Ministry of Finance today indicates that the Government of The Bahamas remains focused on stimulating economic growth through inward direct foreign investment, increasing support for small … Read More
Moody’s Affirms Bahamas’ A3 Government Bond Ratings
The Government of The Bahamas issued a release today indicating that it is pleased to learn that Moody’s has affirmed the A3 bond ratings of The Bahamas. This reaffirms the … Read More
IMF Article IV Consultation
The External Relations Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today released a [statement](http://www.imf.org/external/np/sec/pr/2011/pr11302.htm) concerning its 2011 Article IV consultation with The Bahamas. An IMF team had visited The Bahamas … Read More
New E-Government Services Platform
Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Hubert Ingraham today launched a $10.2 million e-government initiative, noting *”Today marks a significant milestone for the Bahamas. Today we change the concept of service … Read More
Independence Message
Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. Hubert A. Ingraham addressed the Citizens of The Bahamas on the occasion of the 38th Anniversary of Bahamas Independence. *Fellow citizens of the Commonwealth of … Read More
Central Bank Reduces Discount Rate
On Monday, The[ Central Bank of The Bahamas](http://www.centralbankbahamas.com) announced its decision to reduce the Discount Rate by 75 basis points to 4.50 percent, effective immediately. The Regulator noted that it … Read More
National Budget Communication
Presenting the 2011/2012 National Budget [Communication](http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/bahamasweb2/home.nsf/vContentW/54123198ACE4FD558525789B005155BB/$FILE/BUDGET%20COMMUNICATION%202011-12.pdf) to Parliament yesterday, Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. H.A. Ingraham pointed to the fact that by such mechanisms governments translate their vision of the … Read More
S&P’s BBB+/A-2′ Rating On The Commonwealth of The Bahamas Affirmed
Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services revealed today that it has affirmed its ‘BBB+’ long-term and ‘A-2’ short-term foreign-and local-currency sovereign credit ratings on The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The transfer … Read More