Name of the Organization : Ministry of Tourism
Type of Facility : Bahamahost Certification Programme
Country : Bahamas
Website : https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/porta…vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/
Bahamahost Certification Programme :
This programme is aimed at equipping the Bahamian workforce, especially those in the tourism sector, with the essential product knowledge, customer service skills and leadership competencies required for success in the tourism and hospitality sector.
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Eligibility :
Anyone in the national workforce of The Bahamas, especially those workers in the tourism sector, such as hotel employees, straw vendors, hair braiders, public service drivers and sales associates, can apply.
Process :
** Complete the application form.
** Submit the completed form to the Ministry of Tourism.
** Submit the completed form along with the application fee.
Note: Your application and fee will be valid for two years.
Interested persons from the Family Islands are asked to contact the Ministry of Tourism Offices on the Family Islands. Where there are no Ministry of Tourism Offices, persons are asked to apply at the Administrator’s Office on the respective islands.
Application Form :
You can obtain a hardcopy of the form for completion at the Training and Education Department located at:
Ministry of Tourism
Training and Education Department
Norfolk House, 1st floor,
Frederick Street,
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Supporting Documents :
A completed application form.
A valid photo ID such as a Passport or Driver’s licence.
Turn-around time :
One day.
Deadline :
There is no deadline for this service.
Related Fee(s) :
A fee of BS$100.00 is charged for this service.
For more information please contact :
Additional information about the Bahamahost Certification Programme can be obtained at www.tourismtoday.com, or you may contact:
Dianna Brooks : dbrooks [AT] bahamas.com
Sabrina Huyler-Ramsey: shuyler [AT] bahamas.com
Tel. (242) 326-6183, 326-5179
Fax. (242) 325-3412
FAQs :
How many work permits would my business be entitled to?
Necessary work permits for key personnel will be granted. Businesses requiring permits for persons other than key personnel are encouraged to discuss these requests with The BIA in advance.
How can I become an International Owner of Second Homes?
Overseas Investors may acquire residential properties in The Bahamas of up to two acres without prior Government approval.
Such acquisitions are required to be registered in accordance with the International Persons Landholding Act. Second Home Owners are eligible for a Home Owners Residence Card, renewable annually.
Please N.B. This card will :
** Facilitate entry into The Bahamas and entitle the owner, his spouse and minor children to enter and remain in The Bahamas for the duration of the validity of the card.
** Application may be made to the Director of Immigration.
Am I eligible for Annual or Permanent Residence?
Accelerated consideration of application for Permanent Residence will be given to:
i) Major International Investors; and
ii) Fit and proper owners of residence valued at $1,500,000.00 or more.
Why should I invest in the Bahamas?
** A politically stable environment conducive to private investment
** An atmosphere where investments are safe and the expropriation of investments capital is not a considered option;
** A legal environment based on a long tradition of Parliamentary Democracy, the rule of constitutional and statue laws and where security of life and personal property is guaranteed;
** A stable macroeconomic environment bolstered by a prudent fiscal policy, a stable exchange rate, flexible exchange control rules and free trade;
** An environment in which freedom from Capital Gains, Inheritance, Withholding, Profit Remittance, Corporate, Royalties, Sales,l Personal Income, Dividends, Payroll and Interest Taxes are ensured;
** Essential public service, an adequately equipped police constabulary, modern health and education facilities and other social services;
** Dependable Public Utilities; and
** Essential Public Infrastructure such as roads, ports and airports.