GIS Project Management Assistance : Bahamas

Name of the Organization : Bahamas National Geographic Information Systems (BNGIS) Centre
Type of Facility : GIS Project Management Assistance
Country : Bahamas

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

GIS Project Management Assistance :

The Bahamas National Geographic Information Systems (BNGIS) Centre has the required Project Management skills to provide assistance to agencies specifically in the management of Projects with a GIS Component.

Related : Department of Agriculture Land Clearing Assistance : www.statusin.org/6380.html

This assistance is designed to minimise if not eliminate duplication of effort and unnecessary expenditure of government funds.

Eligibility :
Government agencies who are considering planning and implementing projects that may have a GIS Component.

Process :
** Requesting agency submits a request expressing interest in project management assistance.
** The BNGIS Centre responds by providing a GIS Project Profile Form to the requesting agency.
** Requesting Agency completes and returns form addressed to the Director, BNGIS centre.
** BNGIS Centre processes request for assistance based on project profile.
** BNGIS provides response to requesting agency.
** Meetings to discuss needs are arranged as required to determine next steps based on agency needs as well as BNGIS Centre requirements.
** The BNGIS Centre & requesting agency make necessary arrangements for BNGIS Centre’s intervention.

Application Form(s) :
GIS Project Profile Form

Supporting Documents :
Completed GIS Project Profile Form.

Turn-around time :
Five days

Deadline :
There is no deadline date for this service

Related Fee(s) :
There are no related fees for this service.

For more information please contact :
Bahamas National Geographic Information Systems Centre
P.O. Box N-3040
Bay & Armstrong Streets
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 326-8536
Fax.(242) 326-8535
E-mail: bngisc [AT] bahamas.gov.bs

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.

About Us :
The Bahamas extends 760 miles from the coast of Florida on the north-west almost to Haiti on the south-east. The group consists of 700 islands and 2,400 cays with an area of 5,358 sq. miles (13,878 sq. km.). Thirty of the islands are inhabited.