This service is intended to provide farmers with improved breeds of pigs at reduced prices.


Eligibility 

Must be a registered farmer.

Process 
  1. Farmer inquires about availability of swine.
  2. Animals are weighed and priced accordingly.
  3. Farmer pays the relevant fee and obtains a receipt based on weight, size and breed of animal.
  4. The animals are then delivered to the farmer.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:

Bahamas Agriculture and Industrial Corporation
Soldier Road
P.O. Box N4940
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) - 396-3725/6
Fax. (242)- 322-2123
E-mail: nassau@baic.gov.bs
Website: www.bahamas.gov.bs/baic 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Note:

  • Family Island residents can make requests through the Packing House Managers or the resident Extension Officers.
  • The Family Island Farmer must provide shipping containers for transport on mail boat.

Resident Extension Officers
 

Packing Houses:

Cat Island
Tel. (242) 342-2024
Contact Person: Ms. Virginia Romer     

Exuma
Tel. (242) 358-7156
Fax. (242) 358-7157
Contact Person: Ms. Juanita Monestine

Green Castle, Eleuthera
Tel. (242) 334-6014
Fax. (242) 334-6296
Contact Person: Mr. Godfrey Deveaux

Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera
Tel. (242) 335-0189
Fax. (242) 335-0372
Contact Person: Mr. Steve Stubbs

Long Island
Tel. (242) 337-3276
Fax. (242) 337-3270
Contact Person: Mr. Maurice Minnis

North Eleuthera
Tel. (242) 335-1040
Fax. (242) 335-1041
Contact Person: Ms. Winfred Munroe

North Andros
Tel. (242) 329-1134
Fax. (242) 329-1134
Contact Person: Stephen Adderley              

Application Form(s) 

No forms are required for this service.

Supporting Documents 

For new applicants – A Farmer’s Registration Certificate is required.

Turn-around time 
Two business days.
Deadline 
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
Related Fee(s) 

Type of Swine

Fee

Feeder pigs         

BS$35  and up

F1 Gilts               

BS$80  and up

Pure Breed Gilts   

BS$120 and up

Boars                  

BS$200 and up

 

For more information please contact 

The General Manager
Bahamas Agriculture and Industrial Corporation
Soldier Road
P.O. Box N4940
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) - 396-3725/6
Fax. (242)- 322-2123
E-mail:  nassau@baic.gov.bs
Website: www.bahamas.gov.bs/baic 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

 
Agency Contact Info
 
Agriculture and Marine Resources, Ministry of
Out Island Traders Building
East Bay St
P. O. Box N-3040
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 397-7400
Fax: (242) 322-8632 or 322-1767
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