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Country Report Bahamas April 2009

Summary

Basic data

Political structure

Economic structure: Annual indicators

Economic structure: Quarterly indicators

Outlook for 2009-10: Domestic politics

Outlook for 2009-10: International relations

Outlook for 2009-10: Policy trends

Outlook for 2009-10: Economic growth

The political scene: FNM strengthens position further

The political scene: Leadership of the opposition is set to change

The political scene: Downturn-related crime adds to existing security issues

The political scene: The government pushes police reform

Economic policy: Fiscal deficit widens as revenue growth slumps

Economic policy: Construction sector to receive boost from stimulus

The domestic economy: Economic activity remained weak during January

The domestic economy: Government offers aid to growing unemployed

The domestic economy: Credit growth slows amid deteriorating asset quality

The domestic economy: Insurance company with Bahamian interests liquidated

The domestic economy: Financial sector may be affected by tighter regulations

The domestic economy: Tourism arrivals continue to weaken

The domestic economy: Hotel industry struggles to cope with the downturn

The domestic economy: Limited construction progress, but Baha Mar in pipeline

Foreign trade and payments: Foreign direct investment declined in 2008

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