Applying For Compassionate Leave : Bahamas

Name of the Organization : Port Department
Type of Facility : Applying For Compassionate Leave
Country : Bahamas

Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/

Applying For Compassionate Leave :

According to General Orders 1621, Compassionate leave may be granted by a Permanent Secretary on the grounds of urgent personal affairs, such as accident, death and serious illness of immediate family, and emergencies caused by fire or flooding, up to a maximum of 8 days per annum.

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According to General Orders 1622, Compassionate leave on the grounds of urgent private affairs, can be granted up to a maximum of 2 days per month.

All public officers are eligible to receive a maximum of eight compassionate leave days per annum.

Eligibility :
All public officers are eligible to receive compassionate leave.

Process :
** The officer must submit a letter of request and supporting documents (if necessary) to immediate supervisor.
** The supervisor will forward the letter of request to Human Resources (HR).
** HR completes the form indicating the employee’s entitlement and available leave before submitting the leave application to the Permanent Secretary (PS) /Deputy PS/Head of Department/Delegated officer for final approval.
** Once approved by the PS returns the approved request to the HR section.
** HR will advise the officer accordingly.

Note:
Compassionate Leave applications may be rejected at any stage of the process.

Application Form(s) :
No application form is necessary for Compassionate leave. However, The Department of Public Service advises that the letter of request should include as much pertinent information as possible, in support of the request.

Supporting Documents:
Letter of Request
Documentation supporting your case

Turn-around time:
This time may vary based on your agency’s procedures.

Deadline :
There is no deadline associated with this process.

Related Fee(s) :
Not Applicable

For more information please contact :
The Department of Public Service
Poinciana Hill Complex
Meeting Street
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-7200
Fax. (242) 326-6929
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

FAQs :
What is National Economic Council (“NEC”)?
The National Economic Council, headed by The Prime Minister, is responsible for the executive management of the National Investment Policy and is the decision making body in respect of all commercial projects undertaken by foreign direct investors.

Who is the Director of Investments?
The Director of Investments is Mrs. Joy Jibrilu. The Acting Deputy Director of Investments is Ms. Bianca V. Beneby

How do I establish a business in The Bahamas?
An international investor seeking to do business in The Bahamas should submit to the Bahamas Investment Authority a Project Proposal, along with supporting documents.

Do you have Project Proposal Guidelines?
Yes.

What are the investment areas targeted for Foreign Investors?
a) Touristic resorts
b) Upscale condominium, timeshare and second home development;
c) Marinas;
d) Information / data processing;
e) Assembly industries;

f) High-tech services;
g) Ship registration, repair and other ship services
h) Light manufacturing for export;
i) Agro-industries;

j) Food processing;
k) Mari culture
l) Banking and other financial services;
m) Captive Insurance;

n) Aircraft services;
o) Pharmaceutical manufacture;
p) Offshore medical centres;
q) Wholesale distribution of any product produced locally

Please N.B :
** Investors interested in areas not included in the list should contact the Bahamas Investment Authority;

** Joint Ventures with Bahamian partners are encouraged, with the choice of partner being at the discretion of the investor;
** Investments of less than $500,000.00 will not be considered.