Who is eligible to apply for the Royal Caribbean Programme?

Who is eligible to apply for the Royal Caribbean Programme?

  1. Eligible existing businesses that apply through A2 with the following criteria:
    1. Must offer products and services for domestic and foreign tourists; Including but not limited to: 
      1.  Accommodations    
      2. Tour Experiences
      3. Taxi Services
      4. Vehicle Rentals  
      5. Boat Charters  
      6. Food and Beverage
      7. Locally made Souveniers
      8. Cosmetics made with natural materials
      9. Native textiles and prints
      10. Performing Arts
    2. Must service the islands of New Providence, Grand Bahama or Berry Islands;
    3. Must earn annual gross sales of less than $1 million;
    4. Must be Bahamian-owned;
    5. Provide all documents listed under the Application Requirements section; and
    6. Must complete 5 hours of mandatory online training.

  2. Consideration will be made to whether or not a business has previously received funds facilitated through Access Acclerator.

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