Health Professionals’ Annual Licensing : Bahamas

Name of the Organization : Ministry of Health
Type of Facility : Health Professionals’ Annual Licensing
Country : Bahamas

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

Health Professionals’ Annual Licensing :

Every license issued is valid for the year in which it is issued and expires on the 31st day of December of that year. Licensing fees vary according to the health profession.

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Failure to renew your license on time will result in payment of a late fee in addition to the renewal fee. It is important to renew your license by the end of March, as the Council will not consider you registered until such act is completed.

Eligibility :
Any health professional operating in the following fields:
** Acupuncture Therapy.
** Audiology and Speech Language Pathology.
** Chiropody and Podiatry.
** Chiropractic.
** Clinical Psychology.
** Dietetics.
** Emergency Services Technology.
** Medical Laboratory Technology.
** Occupational Therapy.
** Optometry and Opticianary.
** Pharmacists and Pharmacy Testing.
** Physiotherapy and Respiratory Therapy.
** Radiography.

Process :
** Complete application form.
** Attach supporting documents.
** Submit along with related fees.

Application Form(s) :
Annual Licensing form, also available at the offices of the Health Professions Council.

Supporting Documents :
** Current Work Permit or Employment Contract (non-Bahamians; originals or notarised copies).
** Certificates for additional qualifications attained since last renewal (originals or notarised copies)

Turn-around time :
Please liaise with Health Professions Council for this.

Deadline :
March 31st, each year

Related Fee(s) :
BS$210.00, inclusive of BS$10.00 licence identification fee.

Please note that failure to renew your licence on time would result in an additional late fee being charged and that all payments must be by certified cheque.

For more information please contact :
Jonathan Forbes Building
Delancy Street (opposite Ministry of Health’s exit gate)
Health Professions Council
The Registrar
P.O. Box N-7528
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 326-7740/0566
Fax.(242) 326-0537

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.