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Published by Youri Kemp, The Nassau Guardian, February 18, 2026. Dr. Leo Rolle, chief executive officer of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) , lamented yesterday that opening a bank account is inconsistent from bank to bank, noting that this is frustrating for business owners. “Opening a business bank account is so inconsistent across banks. One bank will ask for a business plan, and another doesn’t. And so we will, of course, work with Gowo

Stay ahead of the curve with the newest BCCEC Monthly Brief. Get the market insights and exclusive local opportunities you need to scale your business in the Bahamas. News report on BCCEC welcomes halt on wage increase Dr. Leo Rolle, chief executive officer of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC), said in a statement to Guardian Business yesterday that the chamber is pleased the government is not moving forward with more wage increases at this t

The BCCEC is pleased to welcome our newest members to the Chamber for January: Amali Visual Storytelling BahaBelle 242 Medical Concierge Services TEHQUE Solutions 360 Business Advisors Ltd Hospitality Group Ltd Bold Pineapple Beauty Amali Visual Storytelling is a creative video production business specializing in commercial, brand, and fashion content. We help businesses tell their story, communicate their value, and attract their ideal customers through visually compelling

Published by Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, February 6, 2026 Changes in the value-added tax (VAT) rate can frustrate businesses and increase their costs, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation Dr. Leo Rolle said on Wednesday night. Rolle made the comments during the Organization for Responsible Governance’s (ORG) “Impacts of VAT” webinar, hosted by Nassau Guardian reporter Rachel Knowles-Scott. Rolle said governments’ ra

Written by Tre Saunders - 11th grade student at The International School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (ISBET) Located at the intersection of Shirley Street and Collins Avenue in Nassau, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is a non-profit organization formed in 2011 through the merger of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and the Bahamas Employers’ Confederation. It serves as the primary voice of the private sector and business co

Published by Youri Kemp, The Nassau Guardian, January 28, 2026 Dr. Leo Rolle, chief executive officer of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) , said in a statement to Guardian Business yesterday that the chamber is pleased the government is not moving forward with more wage increases at this time. Rolle said: “The BCCEC, though not surprised, welcomes the announcement by Minister of Labor and the Public Service, Pia Glover-Rolle, relative to ano