International credit rating agency [Standard & Poor’s](http://www.standardandpoors.com) (S&P) has maintained The Bahamas’ credit rating of BBB+, with the same stable outlook. Credit Analyst Olga Kalinina has said that major fiscal … Read More
The Economy
Lynden Pindling International Airport – New US Terminal
Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. H.A. Ingraham officiated at a Gala Opening Ceremony for the new US Departure Terminal at Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) last night. The Prime … Read More
Grand Bahama Business Development Board Proposed
The Hon. Zhivargo S. Laing, Minister of State for Finance, was a keynote speaker at the Grand Bahama Business Outlook in Freeport. He took the opportunity to announce plans to … Read More
Mid Year Budget Statement
Prime Minister the Rt. Hon. H.A. Ingraham presented the [Mid-Year Budget Statement](http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/bahamasweb2/home.nsf/c5d1826da66595d206256f03005e99f2/18cbf9e7c451afd48525784000708154!OpenDocument) today, noting the most important role it plays in strengthening accountability and transparency in the nation’s public finances. … Read More
Rebirth of Bahamian Riviera
[Baha Mar](http://www.bahamar.com) Officials and Partners participated in the groundbreaking of the mega development on Cable Beach yesterday. A $2.4 billion investment from the Export-Import Bank of China and China State … Read More
State of the Economy
Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. H.A. Ingraham, presented [Keynote Remarks](http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/bahamasweb2/home.nsf/c5d1826da66595d206256f03005e99f2/d72bc9c759160b7c8525781800581f00!OpenDocument) at the 2011 Bahamas Business Outlook hosted by The Counsellors Ltd. He took the opportunity to present an overview of … Read More
E-Government Platform
The Bahamas Government has committed a “significant sum of money” to launch its new e-Government platform that will go live in July 2011. The platform revamps the public service, enhancing … Read More
IMF Bahamas Article IV Consultation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today issued a Public Information Notice (PIN) on its latest Article IV Consultation with The Bahamas, concluded by the Executive Board in October, 2010. Noting … Read More
IMF Mission to The Bahamas
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team visited The Bahamas during August 30-September 10 to conduct the 2010 Article IV consultation and assess ongoing macroeconomic and structural policies and the medium … Read More
Public Private Sector Partnership Drives Vision for The Bahamas Financial Services Sector
The Bahamas Government and the financial services industry have a long history as engaged partners. This partnership has facilitated the development of the industry, providing high-paying employment opportunities for Bahamians … Read More