The Bahamian dollar is the national currency. It Is equivalent to, and interchangeable with, the American dollar. There are taxis, car rentals, buses, jitneys and private limousines available throughout the country. The area code for The Bahamas is 809. Cellular service is available covering the northern Bahamas.
Plans are underway to extend the se rvice to the remaining islands of The Bahamas.
In the Family Islands, small private companies have rental services. Information is available at local airports and hotels. There are 51 schools on the island of New Providence and 159 in the Family Islands. Also, several schools of adult education offer secretarial and vocational courses. Princess Margaret Hospital has its own School of Nursing.