Physical Medical Examination : Bahamas

Name of the Organization : Department of Public Health
Type of Facility : Physical Medical Examination
Country : Bahamas

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

Physical Medical Examinations :

General medical check-ups and physical examinations are routinely done for adolescent clients. Clinic days are Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:30 – 11:00 am.

Related : Ministry of Health Requesting Contraceptives : www.statusin.org/6360.html

Eligibility :
Any adolescent member of the public can access this service.

Process :
** Visit Adolescent Health Centre on Physical Examination Clinic days (Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30am – 11:00am).
** Register at front desk.
** Wait in the waiting area until name is called.
** Participate in examination.
** Carry out recommendations prescribed.

Application Form(s) :
Not applicable

Supporting Documents:
** Picture ID (both client and parent/guardian for first visit).
** Parent/guardian written consent (clients under 18 years).
** Accompanied by parent or guardian for first visit (clients under 18 years).

Turn-around time :
This varies by case.

Deadline :
Not applicable

Related Fee(s) :
This service is free of charge

For more information please contact :
Adolescent Health Centre
Department of Public Health
School Lane, off Shirley Street
P.O. Box N-3730
Nassau, N.P.
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-4803
Fax.(242) 502-4874

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.

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.