Persons who are interested in extending the life of produce, fruits, crops and those interested in preservation of foods can access training on this from the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC). This type of training provides knowledge on different types of food processing to trainees.


Eligibility 

Interested persons must be Bahamian nationals or have permanent resident status here in The Bahamas.

Process 
  1. Visit the offices of the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC).
  2. Speak to someone in the Food Processing department to obtain information on the upcoming food processing training.
  3. Fill out and submit the appropriate registration form.
  4. Attend sessions at the prescribed times.

 

Application Form(s) 

Registration form, (the form can be collected at the offices of the BAIC).

Supporting Documents 

Passport (Proof of Bahamian nationality or permanent resident status).

Turn-around time 
This varies from minutes to days, depending on the nature of the training.
Deadline 
There are no deadlines for this service.
Related Fee(s) 

There is a BS$100.00 fee for each training programme, however the consultation is at no cost.

For more information please contact 

New Providence
Corporate Office
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-4940
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 322-3740/3
Fax. (242) 322-2123
E-mail: nassau@baic.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Abaco
BAIC Office
Marsh Harbour
Abaco
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 367-0066
Fax. (242) 367-0067
E-mail: abaco@baic.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Eleuthera
BAIC Office
Hatchet Bay
Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 335-0416
Fax. (242) 335-0420
E-mail: eleuthera@baic.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Grand Bahama
BAIC Office
Freeport
Grand Bahama
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 352-1888
Fax. (242) 351-2235
E-mail: freeport@baic.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

Andros
BAIC Office
Nicholls Town
Andros
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 329-2833
Fax. (242) 329-2207
E-mail: andros@baic.gov.bs 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

 
Agency Contact Info
 
Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation (BAIC)
BAIC Head Office & Training Center
Old Trail Rd.
P.O. Box N4940
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
baic@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 396-3725/6
(242) 699-1118 (Abaco)
(242) 329-2833 (Andros)
(242) 335-0416 (Eleuthera)
(242) 336-3403 (Exuma)
(242) 352-1888 (Freeport)
(242) 331-2202 (San Salvador)
Fax: (242) 322-2123
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