The Central Bank of the Bahamas published the results of the 2025 T. Baswell Donaldson Research Competition, naming three scholars for honorable mentions under the programme promoting economic and financial-sector research. The competition received 21 submissions from Bahamian scholars enrolled in local and international tertiary institutions and was assessed in two stages by a panel of economic professionals and university professors, with three finalists advancing to a research seminar facilitated by professors from the University of the West Indies. Honorable mentions were awarded to Aaliya Merizier (University of Liverpool) for research on human capital and economic growth linked to the Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education, Theo Dawkins (University of The Bahamas) for a study on FinTech adoption and financial inclusion, and Madison Haines (Cornell University) for research on economic growth and income inequality in The Bahamas.
Central Bank of the Bahamas 2025-12-23
Central Bank of the Bahamas announces 2025 T. Baswell Donaldson Research Competition honorable mentions
The Central Bank of the Bahamas announced the 2025 T. Baswell Donaldson Research Competition results, awarding honorable mentions to three scholars for their economic and financial-sector research contributions. The competition received 21 submissions and was evaluated by economic professionals and university professors. Honorees included Aaliya Merizier, Theo Dawkins, and Madison Haines for their studies on human capital, FinTech adoption, and economic growth in The Bahamas.