Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation

Bahamas Agricultural & Industrial Corporation BAIC undertook those projects that proved difficult for the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Increased attention was placed on Domestic Investment.

BAIC's Mandate is to stimulate and encourage the creation, expansion and promotion of small and medium-sized Bahamian business and to assist those business in developing and enhancing profitable opportunities for Domestic and International Trade BAIC was formed specifically to assist in the creation and development of commerce and industry within the Bahamas, as well as expand and create opportuni

ties for Bahamians to participate in the economic development of The Bahamas. The Corporation had placed great focus on promoting the Bahamas, processing investment inquires, attracting manufacturing and related ventures, and stimulating the productive sector. For short time, BAIC assumed responsibility for the marketing of agricultural produce purchased through the Ministry of Agriculture’s packinghouses and produce exchange system ensure that the products of agriculture reached the desired markets. In its early stage, BAIC was placed under the Ministry of Economic Development but was later moved to the Ministry of Agriculture, Trade and Industry. In late 1992, when the government of The Bahamas changed, responsibility for BAIC was transferred into the Office of the Prime Minister, whose portfolio included Trade and Industry. In early 1993, following a study on the country’s investment approval process, the government announced plans to establish a Central Investment Facilitation Centre that would be responsible for the identification, promotion and facilitation of all potential foreign investment. As result, BAIC was given specific directives to manage the properties vested in it by the government and facilitate all aspects of business development in the country with emphasis on small business and cottage industries. At the end of 1993, BAIC was again placed under the umbrella of Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and in 1995 it was transferred to the Ministry of Finance. In 1997, BAIC was placed under the ministry of Labour, Immigration and Training and was given the mandate of facilitating the diversification of the Bahamian economy through the creation and expansion of small and medium size enterprises by promoting, encouraging and stimulating business development in The Bahamas. Increased attention was placed on small manufacturing operations and cottage industries. In 2000, the Ministry of Commerce, Agriculture and Industry was formed and BAIC was placed under that Ministry. In 2002 when the Government of The Bahamas changed, responsibility for Corporation was placed under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. In November 2003, the BAIC was transferred to the Ministry of Finance. BAIC is presently under the Ministry of Labour and Financial Investments since February 2006. BAIC was established by an ACT of Parliament on December 30th, 1981 and became operational in April 1982. This Act repealed the Bahamas Development Corporation (BDC) Act, 1971 and The Bahamas Agricultural Corporation(BAC) Act, 1975, which had formed the Bahamas Development Corporation and The Bahamas Agricultural Corporation, respectively. All rights and vested in the BDC and BAC became the responsibility of BAIC.

06/08/2026
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27/07/2026

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Lead by Acting Deputy General Manager Mr. Lester Stuart and Manager of the Produce Exchange Mr. Ron Symonett, BAIC staff...
27/07/2026

Lead by Acting Deputy General Manager Mr. Lester Stuart and Manager of the Produce Exchange Mr. Ron Symonett, BAIC staff members were in attendance at the Home Going Service for Ms. Tiffany Miller.

Ms. Miller a twenty year employee of the corporation worked in the Facilities and Commercial Entities Department at BAIC and briefly with the Straw Market Authority.
May she rest in peace.

Remembering one of our own :Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 25th, July 2026, at Metropolitan Baptist Church ...
24/07/2026

Remembering one of our own :
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, 25th, July 2026, at Metropolitan Baptist Church Blue Hill Road and Hay Street.

Produce Exchange is a cashless environment all produce available while supplies last. Grown local, buy local, eat local,...
24/07/2026

Produce Exchange is a cashless environment all produce available while supplies last. Grown local, buy local, eat local, supporting our local farmers. Open Monday- Friday 8:00am-3:30pm, Saturday 8:00am-12:00noon

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23/07/2026

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23/07/2026

Breaking: As per CBS News-

Be aware of American Egg recall in the MidWest

1.6 million eggs recalled at Kroger and other stores over salmonella risk, FDA says
By Megan Cerullo
July 23, 2026 / 10:39 AM EDT / CBS News

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Midwest Poultry Services is recalling 1.6 million eggs over concerns that they could be contaminated with salmonella, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday.

The recall covers white-shell and cage-free shell eggs produced at the company's Texas farms and distributed to retailers in six states.

Salmonella Enteritidis can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable populations such as young children or older adults. Symptoms in otherwise healthy people can include fever, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

The recalled eggs from Texas farms were produced and distributed to customers across six states between June 6 and July 3, according to the FDA's recall notice. Their sell-by or best-by dates are between July 20 and Aug. 17, and they were sold under multiple brand names, including Kroger, Simple Truth, Brookshire's, Country Morning and Sunups.

Here's where the recalled eggs were sold:

Arkansas: Brookshire Grocery stores
Louisiana: Kroger, Brookshire Grocery stores
Mississippi: Brookshire Grocery stores
New Mexico: Brookshire Grocery stores
Oklahoma: Brookshire Grocery stores
Texas: Kroger, Brookshire Grocery stores
The eggs were also sold at other smaller retail outlets, according to the FDA, which said that no other products for the poultry firm are part of the latest recall.

No illnesses have been reported related to the eggs, according to Midwest Poultry Services.

How did it uncover the issue?
The firm identified the issue through what it described as "proactive environmental monitoring practices and root cause analysis" on its two Texas farms. It has since paused the distribution of any fresh eggs produced at the farms.

Consumers should not eat the recalled eggs and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. A complete list of affected products is available in the FDA's recall notice.

Edited by Aimee Picchi

BAIC's General Manager Troy Sampson and Assistant General Manager John Burrows joined Minister of Agriculture and Marine...
21/07/2026

BAIC's General Manager Troy Sampson and Assistant General Manager John Burrows joined Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources the Hon. Jomo Campbell M.P., and Ministry Officials on a recent trip to Abaco. see details below.

Limited while supplies are available: Local is Fresh Local is Better
17/07/2026

Limited while supplies are available: Local is Fresh Local is Better

Visit your nearest Fish & Farm Store for the best prices now with new locations to better reach you.Exuma Contact: 336-3...
15/07/2026

Visit your nearest Fish & Farm Store for the best prices now with new locations to better reach you.
Exuma Contact: 336-3403

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