of the Caribbean's workforce has an advanced education
(World Bank, 2020)
Bahamas
• Bahamas
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Mrs. Phylicia Woods Hanna
Director
Bahamas Investment Authority
1 (242) 702 5500
phyliciahanna@bahamas.gov.bs
The government’s proactive economic growth and development policies are guided by the Bahamas Investment Authority (BIA), established to reduce bureaucratic delays for domestic and international investors. Operating from the Office of the Prime Minister, the BIA has been designated a “one-stop-shop” designed to simplify investing in The Bahamas. The BIA serves as the administrative arm of the National Economic Council and Investments Board.
Areas of Responsibility
- Develop investment policies.
- Promote investment.
- Evaluate project proposals.
- Monitor and co-ordinate project implementation.
- Administer the government’s investment concessionary legislation.
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