General
Press Releases
Press
Release April
6, 2005
A
Chronicle of the Central Bank of Barbados’ Activities Over the
Past 30-Odd Years is now Available
Barbadians
can now easily access information on Central Bank’s policies
implemented between 1972 and 2004.
The
up-to-date, comprehensive data is contained in “Chronicle
of Central Bank Policy 1972 - 2004” which the Bank
recently published. This is the fourth issue of this
publication. The first covered the period 1973 - 1979; the
second was published in 1987; and the third was issued in 1997.
Intended
for researchers, scholars, central bankers, commercial bankers,
businesspeople and any student interested in monetary policy and
central banking in Barbados, the reference document chronicles
all of the Bank’s policy initiatives between 1972 and 2004.
The
chronicle covers policies pertaining to credit, interest rates,
exchange rates, exchange control policies and information on how
the Bank facilitated the availability of finance to exporters,
small businesses and other producers.
Central
Bank Governor Dr. Marion Williams, in commending the publication
to all Barbadians interested in monetary policy and central bank
initiatives, said that the highlights in the document included
the phased liberalisation of foreign exchange controls.
She disclosed that this section was enhanced with the
presentation of chronological changes affecting activities such
as imports, travel, business, investments and relations with
CARICOM.
“I am
happy to announce that users of this document will also find
information on the Bank’s initiatives and efforts as they
relate to the important international business sector,” the
Governor stated.
Mrs.
Norene Trent, Statistical Officer, and Miss Celeste Wood, Deputy
Director, Research, produced “Chronicle of Central Bank
Policy 1972 - 2004”. Copies can be obtained from the
Central Bank of Barbados.
2005-04-06
|