Central Bank of Bahamas

Governor John Rolle Q4 2025 Press Briefing Remarks Bahamas

Governor John Rolle of the Central Bank of Bahamas delivered Q4 2025 remarks on February 2, 2026, providing the Central Bank's assessment of economic conditions. The Bahamian economy is estimated to have grown at approximately 3.0 percent in 2025, moderated from an estimated 3.4 percent rise in 2024, remaining above the medium-term potential of just under 2.0 percent per annum. External reserves grew by approximately $170.0 million to an estimated $2.9 billion as of early February 2026.

Bahamas Financial Stability Council Holds First 2026 Meeting

The Bahamas Financial Stability Council held its first meeting of 2026 on 5 February, convening for the fourth time since its joint MOU was signed in December 2024. Council members met with Gaming Board officials to discuss supervisory oversight frameworks and how enhanced data gathering can support comprehensive assessments of financial system risks and vulnerabilities.

Montran Corporation Selected to Provide Bahamas Fast Payment System

The Central Bank of The Bahamas has selected Montran Corporation to design and implement a Fast Payment System (FPS) following a competitive RFP process that attracted 16 responses. The FPS, expected to launch by Q1 2027, will enable real-time continuous domestic payments settlement and interoperability with existing ACH, RTGS, and CBDC platforms. All commercial banks, credit unions, and licensed payments service providers will be required to operate on the system.

Central Bank of The Bahamas Supports Venice Art Biennale, Italy

The Central Bank of The Bahamas announced its support for Bahamian artist Eddion Whyms during a three-month internship in Venice to assist Lavar Munroe with the Bahamian presentation at the Venice Art Biennale 2026. The exhibition, titled 'In Another Man's Yard,' runs from May 5 through November 2026. This press release does not create any regulatory requirements or compliance obligations.

John Rolle Reappointed Governor Central Bank Bahamas

The Central Bank of The Bahamas has announced the reappointment of Mr. John A. Rolle as Governor for a two-year term beginning 1 January 2026. Governor Rolle first assumed the role on 1 January 2016 and was previously reappointed on 1 January 2021. A career central banker, he joined the institution in 1990 and previously served as Financial Secretary in The Bahamas Ministry of Finance from 2013 to 2015. This reappointment maintains continuity in the leadership of The Bahamas' central monetary authority.