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The latest BCCEC Monthly Brief is now live! Discover actionable strategies to navigate regulatory updates and grow your business in today’s economic landscape. News report on Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Explores The “Power Of Connections” ALLURE OF THE SEAS – The power of connections. That was the focus of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce’s recent power brunch aboard the Allure of the Seas. Dozens of entrepreneurs and business professionals boarded one of the world’s largest c

Published by Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, October 15, 2026 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) said it will closely examine the government’s reported $39.3 million fiscal surplus to determine whether it represents genuine improvement or resulted from accounting adjustments and deferred obligations. While congratulating the Davis administration on reporting the country’s first fiscal surplus since independence, the Chamber said the pre

Published by ONWRD Advisors, September 11, 2026 The Bahamas has long demonstrated the power of destination-specific marketing, yet many brands still rely on generic Caribbean imagery and messaging that fails to reflect the region's diversity. While some islands depend primarily on leisure tourism, countries like Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana are driven by industrial, corporate, and eco-experiential travel. Treating the Caribbean as one uniform beach fantasy overlooks these d

Published by ONWRD Advisors, September 11, 2026 Six months of @Work conversations — a state of the market Six months ago, we started the @Work series with a simple premise: the people doing the most interesting marketing work in Corporate Bahamas rarely get asked about it publicly. We wanted to change that. Since then, we've sat down with marketing leaders across insurance, retail, consumer goods, professional services, and destination marketing. Different industries. Differe

Published by Joshua Williams, Our News, October 4, 2026 ALLURE OF THE SEAS – The power of connections. That was the focus of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce’s recent power brunch aboard the Allure of the Seas. Dozens of entrepreneurs and business professionals boarded one of the world’s largest cruise ships on Friday to connect, network, and listen to some of the brightest minds in the tourism industry. Our Joshua Williams was aboard the ship and has this report. It’s a partn

Published by Neil Hartnell, The Tribune, October 5, 2026 The Chamber of Commerce’s chairman says “the work will never be done” after the Labour Force Survey for the 2026 first quarter revealed that almost one in five Bahamians are either under or unemployed. Don Williams, also the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) acting chief executive, told Tribune Business that tackling the jobless rate and under-employment are both “country-wide issues and

Published by Fay Simmons, The Tribune, October 5, 2026 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is urging the Government to focus on collecting revenue already on the books, tighten spending, and improve fiscal transparency before considering any new or increased taxes. Don Williams, the Chamber’s chairman and acting chief executive, said The Bahamas needs to ensure its existing revenue system is working properly before asking businesses and residen

Published by Fay Simmons, The Tribune, October 5, 2026 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is pushing for expanded international shipping routes and greater trade diversification as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on the US and limit the impact of global economic disruptions. Don Williams, the Chamber’s chairman, said increased shipping links could provide Bahamian businesses with greater access to specialised products, shorter wait ti

Published by Annelia Nixon, The Tribune, September 25, 2026 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation’’s (BCCEC) chairman has assumed the role of acting chief executive following the departure of Dr Leo Rolle as it plans to pursue potential trade ties with Ghana this coming November. Don Williams said Dr Rolle’s departure became official at the beginning of September, although the Chamber’s Board has not yet established a timeline for recruiting a permanent

The latest BCCEC Monthly Brief is now live! Discover actionable strategies to navigate regulatory updates and grow your business in today’s economic landscape. News report on Chamber lauds early rollout plan for One Tax Bahamas portal Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) Chairman Don Williams has welcomed the government’s decision to introduce its One Tax Bahamas (OTB) platform in phases, adding that its early rollout should give businesses more ti

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) hosted its latest Power Breakfast on Thursday, September 3, bringing together members of the business community for an engaging morning of conversation, learning and networking focused on Artificial Intelligence, innovation and the future of business. Held at Margaritaville Beach Resort, the Power Breakfast featured Venkat Krishnam, Global Transformation Technology & Innovation at SAP, and Christopher Hesch,

Published by ONWRD Advisors, September 08, 2026 AI has become an indispensable tool in the marketer's arsenal. While it doesn’t replace expertise, creativity, and strategy, it can be a useful assistant set on speeding up processes, analyzing data in bulk, and delivering insights with a quick turnaround for our team to then make choices and improve content and strategies that vastly benefit our clients. From personalized recommendations and targeted advertising to content crea

Published by ONWRD Advisors, July 2, 2026 The way brands communicate, and how they define their brand strategy, is shifting faster than ever. AI continues to reshape how people discover information. Trust is becoming harder to earn and easier to lose. And audiences are spending more time in smaller, more intentional digital spaces. For leaders planning their 2026 strategy, the focus is moving from volume to clarity, from reach to relevance, and from visibility to credibility.

Published by Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, August 28, 2026 Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) Chairman Don Williams has welcomed the government’s decision to introduce its One Tax Bahamas (OTB) platform in phases, adding that its early rollout should give businesses more time for training and preparation. Williams told Guardian Business yesterday that BCCEC representatives spoke with government officials last week to gain a better underst

Published August 19th, 2026 As part of its commitment to providing young Bahamians with meaningful opportunities to gain practical work experience, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) welcomed Nathan Bandelier as an intern in April 2026. Nathan, 20, will soon begin his studies in Economics at the University of The Bahamas. His interest in business and economics began at a young age, and his time at the Chamber gave him the opportunity to build

Published by Nathan Bandelier, BCCEC Intern, August 18, 2026 Hurricane season is a reminder that preparation should happen before a storm is on the horizon. Whether you are preparing your household or getting your business ready, taking the time to plan can help protect people, property, important documents, and business operations. The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation has put together a Hurricane Preparedness Checklist with practical tips to help ind

The BCCEC is pleased to welcome our newest members to the Chamber for July: Afri-Caribbean Trade and Logistics Consulting Group Best of The Bahamas 242 Covenant Legal Services J.Co Charters Woodside Insurance Brokerage, Ltd. Afri-Caribbean Trade and Logistics Consulting Group is a consultancy activating trade relations between African and Caribbean nations. We are actively doing this through the facilitation of national development projects we have been recruited to manage in

Back to School VAT Holiday is back for 2026! The Back-to-School VAT Holiday makes school shopping less expensive for parents while supporting local businesses throughout The Bahamas. Business Owners its now time to prepare; Shoppers its time to save Check out this year's procedure below!

Published by ONWRD Advisors, July 2, 2026 If you check your inbox right now, it is probably a war zone. We are deep in the December rush. The initial frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday has settled, but the noise hasn’t stopped. In fact, it has often just changed frequency. It shifts from doorbuster shouting to "last chance" urgency and sentimental year-end reflections. For consumers, it is exhausting. For business leaders and marketing teams, it is a high-stakes environm

Published by ONWRD Advisors, July 2, 2026 Can a tool that writes your emails also predict your next million-dollar pivot? Most organizations treat AI as a basic content generator, a way to churn out faster emails or social posts. But for CEOs and CMOs in high-stakes industries like finance, tourism, and real estate, the true value of intelligence lies in shifting from simple automation to strategic acceleration. ‍ Why AI Marketing Strategy Matters While 85% of marketers now u