Trusted Land Surveying Experts

Supporting Bahamas surveyors with standards and education

About BALS

The Bahamas Association of Land Surveyors champions precision and professionalism in surveying.

Close-up of a surveyor’s hands adjusting a theodolite against a bright blue sky.
Close-up of a surveyor’s hands adjusting a theodolite against a bright blue sky.
A panoramic view of the Bahamas landscape with survey markers and a surveyor in the distance.
A panoramic view of the Bahamas landscape with survey markers and a surveyor in the distance.

Our Mission

Our mission is threefold:

  • To Champion the Profession: Elevate surveying as an essential, modern STEM discipline critical to national sovereignty, economic justice, and environmental survival.

  • To Serve the Public Trust: Provide expert guidance, authoritative standards, and innovative geospatial solutions that ensure fair land administration, resilient infrastructure, and informed policy.

  • To Empower Our Community: Foster continuous learning, mentor future leaders, and build a diverse, technologically adept workforce that reflects the dynamism of our islands.


Our Vision

We envision a Bahamas where:

  • Land Rights are Clear and Just: Generational land issues are resolved, property is secure, and development is equitable, powered by fit-for-purpose land administration.

  • Communities are Climate-Resilient: Our coastlines are defended with data, our planning is smart, and our nation leads in climate adaptation through precise geospatial intelligence.

  • The Profession is Rejuvenated: A vibrant, young, and diverse pipeline of Bahamian surveyors is connected to global networks (like FIG and UN-GGIM), driving innovation from within.

  • Geospatial Data is Foundational: Reliable, accessible geodetic and cadastral data forms the trusted backbone for all national decision-making, from disaster recovery to economic investment.

Our Services (Public Portal)

Supporting the Public, Students, Allied Professionals and Land Surveyors with expert guidance and resources.

A group of land surveyors working together in the Bahamas, with surveying equipment and coastal landscape in the background.
A group of land surveyors working together in the Bahamas, with surveying equipment and coastal landscape in the background.
Professional Support

Guidance on standards and best practices.

Partnering for Continuing Education

Workshops and courses to grow skills.

Partnering for Community & Networking Events

Connect with peers, industry leaders, and the community.

Professional Registry

Find a qualified surveyor or professional on our Published List

Partnering for Community & Networking Events
Report Imposters posing as Surveyors or Professionals

We provide a clear mandate and system to address this and protect the Public and engage the relevant authorities and follow through with results.

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