For Immediate Release Please be advised that The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) has been requested by The Bank of The Bahamas (BOB) to delay trading over BISX in their securities to allow for the release of full information regarding material events in their company. The suspension took effect before the opening of trading today Monday, 3 November 2014.

BISX wishes to advise the public that although BOB shares are no longer trading on the Exchange as a result of the suspension, the company is still required to notify the public and continue its disclosure obligations pursuant to the BISX Rules.

In addition to this press release, BISX will provide a public notice of this suspension on the BISX website, and the Notice will remain posted on the BISX website until the suspension is lifted and BISX advises the public when trading will resume in BOB.

For additional information from BISX, please contact:

Mr. Holland Grant

BISX

Tel: 242-323-2330

Fax: 242-323-2320

Email: info@bisxbahamas.com