The Promotion of Agricultural Development in Grand Bahama
The Ministry for Grand Bahama will:
- Develop a Model Agriculture Farm with guidance and support from the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) Board.
- Establish an Agricultural Cadet Corps Programme
Agriculture Cadet Corps Programme - Course details
- For senior high schools students (private and public schools)
- Three (3) days per week
- Time: 4:00pm -5:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9:00am -1:00pm on Saturdays
This ministry and BAIC will oversee:
- Recruitment exercises;
- Training courses;
- Graduation - for students who successfully complete the 3 year course;
- The award of 5 acres of crown land to graduates of this programme;
- A grant to assist with farming project;
- Promote the development of tertiary level programmes at local institutions
- Establish relations with Grand Bahama Farmers Association and other local farmers
- Establish relations with Ministry of Education Science and Technology
- Establish relations with Agriculture Marine Resources Department
- Establish relations with Urban Renewal
- Establish relations with BAIC
- Establish relations with BTVI
- Consult agricultural consultants e.g. IICA
Notices
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Awarded Public Procurement Opportunities ReportSee details...
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Corporate Administrative Registry ServicesSee details...
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Registrar General's Department RelocationSee details...
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