The Bahamas Development Bank
Banking
Nassau, New Providence 4,047 followers
cross pollinating key growth sectors
About us
The Bahamas Development Bank, a wholly-owned government institution, was established in 1974 by an Act of Parliament. The Bank's fundamental purpose is to assist with the industrial growth of the Bahamas by providing financial assistance in the areas of agriculture, fisheries, tourism, manufacturing, services and transportation industries. The main branch is presently located on West Bay Street, Cable Beach and has a staff compliment of 38. It is the Government's primary provider for promoting industrial, agricultural and commercial development; facilitating participation in approved enterprises, stimulating and enhancing the economic development of the Bahamas. The Bank serves a wide and diverse population, its clientele being drawn from all levels of the Bahamian society throughout the archipelago. The bank is mandated to provide financing for economically viable projects that: • Create employment • Utilize Bahamian materials and resources • Reduce imports and increase exports • Introduce new technology and skills • Promote prosperity for all Bahamians.
- Website
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http://www.bdb.gov.bs
External link for The Bahamas Development Bank
- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Nassau, New Providence
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1978
Locations
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Primary
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Robinson Road & Key West Street
Nassau, New Providence N-3034, BS
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Jasmine Corporate Centre
Freeport, Grand Bahama F-42573, BS
Employees at The Bahamas Development Bank
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Brent S Deveaux Jr. CIPM, FAAPM
BANKER, PHOTOGRAPHER, CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL PROJECT MANAGER
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Jacquelyn Beneby
Manager at Bahamas Development Bank
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Denise King-Ferguson
Senior Executive Officer at Bahamas Government
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Sumayyah Cargill
Industrial Engineer with a focus on Sustainable Development
Updates
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We are thrilled to announce the 🌟 Elevate Eleuthera🌟 program, taking place from October 14-17, 2024, in Rock Sound! This initiative, designed by the Bahamas Development Bank and Disney Cruise Line, aims to empower local businesses through targeted tourism business training. Facilitated by Tarran Simms, a community-based tourism trainer certified by the Caribbean Tourism Organization, participants will learn how to create successful tourism experiences and products. 🗓️ Apply by October 6 using this link: https://lnkd.in/evasEeEc For more information, please contact (242) 702-5700 or email sdi@bdb.gov.bs. Let’s elevate Eleuthera together! 🍍📈
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Exciting opportunities are available at The Bahamas Development Bank! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eqCCuaTy
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HAPPENING NOW: Youth of all ages have come together to connect, learn, share ideas, and take meaningful action during this year's Youth Partnership Forum. 🎤🌟 The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB), the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office, Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, and The Organization for Responsible Governance partnered to highlight the crucial role of youth as advocates for advancing sustainable development in The Bahamas. BDB Managing Director, Nicholas Higgs, CFA, encouraged participants to take advantage of the exciting Youth Partnership Forum agenda and the opportunities available to them as young thought leaders and change makers.
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Tune in TODAY at 10:00am to learn about our latest 0-2% LOW interest program for agriculture, tourism and creative businesses owned by, led by, or with products and/or services that benefit women, youth, and persons with disabilities. The Bahamas Development Bank's Credit Manager, Brent Deveaux and Assistant Credit Manager, Alicia Butler, will be guests on Immediate Response with Spence Finlayson OM on ZNS.🌟
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Get the FAQs! 📌 Apply for the 0-2% interest SDG Concessional Loan Fund by September 13th, 2024. 🔗 More details here: https://lnkd.in/eegQ7XBz
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It’s a great day to apply for the SDG Concessional Loan Fund! ☀️ Get the details this morning by watching Bahamas @ Sunrise or listening to 100JAMZ. Information can also be found here🔗: https://lnkd.in/eegQ7XBz The September 13th deadline is approaching. Have you applied yet?
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Tune in TODAY to learn about our latest 0-2% LOW interest program for agriculture, tourism and creative businesses owned by, led by, or that have products and/or services that benefit women, youth, and/or persons with disabilities. The Bahamas Development Bank's Assistant Credit Manager, Alicia Butler and Credit Officer, Charltoneia Deal, will be guests on 103 The Beat.🌟 🔗 You can listen in here: https://lnkd.in/ezqbBm8T
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Tune in this Wednesday to learn about our latest 0-2% LOW interest program for agriculture, tourism and creative businesses owned, led, or of benefit to women, youth, and persons with disabilities. The Bahamas Development Bank's Assistant Credit Manager, Alicia Butler and Credit Officer, Jeremie Johnson, will be guests on Guardian Radio.🌟 🔗 You can listen in here: https://lnkd.in/e3Zv2nJ3
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