History. Agriculture has been declining as a proportion of The Bahamas economy since its apogee.

The Bank’s primary purpose therefore is to assist the economic development of The Bahamas by providing financial and technical assistance in the areas of agriculture, fisheries, tourism, manufacturing services and transportation industries.

Agricultural production in the Bahamas focuses on four main areas: crops, poultry, livestock, and dairy. Poultry, winter vegetables, and citrus fruits are the mainstay of the agricultural sector, which is concentrated in The Abacos. Exports consist mainly of grapefruits, limes, okra, papaya, pineapples, and avocado.

All ventures to date have collapsed for various reasons including the poor quality of our ‘soils’ expressed in sustainable yields, political mismanagement, foreign embargoes on Bahamian exports, competition from other regions, costs of production, and inability to adhere to foreign regulations.

How much money does a Farmer make in Bahamas? A person working as a Farmer in Bahamas typically earns around 15,200 BSD per year. Salaries range from 8,030 BSD (lowest) to 23,000 BSD (highest). This is the average yearly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.

Major Crops for Bahamas include:

• Onions.
• Okra.
• Tomatoes.
• Oranges.
• Grapefruit.
• Cucumbers.
• Sugar Cane.
• Lemons.

A Cultural Trip | Native Bahamian Fruits

• Mango. One of the most popular tropical fruits is the golden mango.
• Soursop. This fruit is known for its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Sugar-apple. Also known as sweetsop or custard apple, upon opening it up you’ll notice the sweet light.
• Guinep.
• Seagrapes.

A fleshy fruit, eaten ripe or used green for pickles etc., of the tree Mangifera indica, the mango is one of the most important and widely cultivated fruits of the tropical world….Who made the Bahamas flag?

Avocados are one of the Bahamas’ most important export crops. The avocados from the Bahamas are highly prized, as the soil and climate provide perfect growing conditions, giving them excellent flavor.

The Bahamian economy relies predominantly on tourism, which comprises approximately 50% of the total GDP. The financial services sector is the second largest industry, comprising between 15 and 20 percent of GDP. Other smaller- scale industries include agriculture, retail and wholesale trade, fishing and manufacturing.

Bananas are also great as organic matter for the garden. Bananas grow year round in The Bahamas, and you really can’t go wrong with bananas. Regardless of where you are located in the world, you can find bananas in your local supermarket or corner store.

The original inhabitants of the Bahamas were indigenous Taino (Arawak) who are also known as Lucayan. They originated from both Hispaniola (today Dominican Republic) and Cuba and migrated by canoe into the Bahamas, settling the entire archipelago by the 12th century of the Current Era.

Celebrities and billionaires

• Mike Oldfield – guitarist/composer (Tubular Bells etc.)
• Sidney Poitier – Bahamian.
• Anna Nicole Smith (28 November 1967 – 8 February 2007)
• John Travolta.
• Tiger Woods – owns the Albany Estate.
• Louis Bacon – billionaire American investor, hedge fund manager, and philanthropist.

The Bahamas achieved independence from Britain July 10, 1973, and is now a fully self-governing member of the Commonwealth and a member of the United Nations, the Caribbean Community and the Organisation of American States.

The Bahamas is considered to be a third world country by other first world countries like USA or Canada. However, as a nation, we enjoy easy access to advanced healthcare, infrastructure, technology and a stable political environment.

No, the Bahamas is not a U.S. territory. It became a British Crown Colony in 1718, and gained independence in 1973. A U.S. citizen can acquire an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) in some states, or a U.S. Passport Card anywhere. These are valid for re-entry to the U.S. at a land or sea border crossings only.