by Natalie Moodey | Sep 10, 2026 | Caribbean news
The Bahamas debt up US$1bn despite tourism gains. The Bahamas’ national debt rose by more than US$1bn over the year to June 2026, pushing the total above US$13bn even as the economy continued to benefit from stronger tourism activity and steady overall growth. The...
by Natalie Moodey | May 14, 2026 | Caribbean news
Moody’s raises Bahamas credit rating as fiscal outlook strengthens. International credit ratings agency Moody’s has upgraded The Bahamas to Ba3 from B1, citing improved fiscal performance, stronger liquidity, and more stable financing, supported by tourism growth,...
by Natalie Moodey | Jul 21, 2025 | Caribbean news
Barbados has placed a US$500mn sovereign bond, marking its return to the international capital markets for the first time since its 2019 debt restructuring and two successive IMF programmes. The Mia Mottley Administration said that it will use the funds to refinance...
by Natalie Moodey | Jun 30, 2025 | Caribbean news
The Government of the Bahamas has marked its first return to international capital markets since 2022 with the successful issuance of an 11-year, US$1.067bn bond, proceeds of which will fund the repurchase of US$767mn in outstanding Eurobonds. Announcing the...
by Natalie Moodey | Mar 3, 2025 | Caribbean news
The Bahamas and SpaceX have partnered for historic rocket booster landings, with 20 landings scheduled for 2025. The collaboration is expected to boost tourism and local businesses, offering unique experiences like yacht excursions to watch the landings. SpaceX...
