BCCEC In Action Blog

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) hosted its 2025 National Conclave of Chambers of Commerce in The Bahamas on Friday, November 7, 2025 , uniting business leaders, government representatives, and young professionals from across the islands. The day focused on strategies to build a resilient, future-ready Bahamas, with a particular spotlight on the opportunities and challenges faced by the Family Islands. Morning & Opening Attendees arrived

Published by Youri Kemp, The Nassau Guardian, November 13, 2025 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) said yesterday that any future wage increases must be linked to productivity in the private sector. Dr. Leo Rolle, executive director of the BCCEC , in a statement to Guardian Business, said that Minister for Labour and the Public Service Pia Glover-Rolle’s comments on future wage increases being linked to increases in productivity from workers

Published by Annelia Nixon, The Tribune, November 10, 2025 Communication, respect, and mentorship are essential for developing a healthy multi-generational workforce, business executives who attended the National Conclave of Chambers of Commerce were told. Michelle Malcom, the National Apprenticeship Programme’s (NAP) executive consultant, conceded that bridging the gap between generations in the workplace is a challenging task for most businesses. To foster a work environmen

Published by Fay Simmons, The Tribune, November 10, 2025 Family Island Chamber of Commerce chiefs have renewed calls for improved telecommunications and utility services outside New Providence. Pedro Rolle , immediate past chairman of the Exuma Chamber of Commerce, said communication systems are “one of the most frustrating” parts of operating a business on the Family Islands. Speaking at the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) National Conclave

Published by Youri Kemp, The Nassau Guardian, November 10, 2025 Minister of Labour and the Public Service, Pia Glover-Rolle, said at the National Conclave of the Chambers of Commerce 2025 last Friday that the expansion of the digital culture will drive growth. “This approach ensures that Bahamians are not left behind as industries evolve,” she said. “It also ensures that employers have access to talent capable of meeting international standards. As we expand digital infrast

Published by Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, September 16, 2025 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) continues to advocate for renewable energy use in the business community and is trying to make it easier for companies to understand and afford clean energy. CEO of the BCCEC, Dr. Leo Rolle , told Guardian Business yesterday, following a renewable energy conference held by the chamber in partnership with Stone Oak Bahamas, that there cont

Published  Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs (September 2025) Curious about what makes The Bahamas an attractive...

Published by Youri Kemp, The Nassau Guardian, September 23, 2025 Peter Goudie, labor division head of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and...

Published by Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, September 17, 2025 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation...

Published by Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, September 11, 2025 More than 20 Bahamian enterprises were present and engaged in...

Published by Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, September 12, 2025 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation’s...

Published by Annelia Nixon, The Tribune, August 29, 2025 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is set to...

Published by Neil Hartnell, The Tribune, September 2, 2025 Bahamian society and the economy will “pay the price” if this nation fails to...

Published by Youri Kemp , The Nassau Guardian, August 26, 2025 Dr. Leo Rolle , executive director of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and...

Published by Youri Kemp , The Nassau Guardian, July 18, 2025 T he Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) has...

Published by Annelia Nixon , The Tribune, July 17, 2025 THE Small Business Development Centre’s (SBDC) executive director, Samantha...

We are proud to announce the appointment of Samantha L. Rolle to the Board of Directors of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’...

Published by Youri Kemp , The Nassau Guardian, July 04, 2025 D r. Leo Rolle, executive director of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and...

Your monthly dose of vital information from the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC) is here. Dive into this...

Published by Youri Kemp , The Nassau Guardian, June 25, 2025 T he Bahamas Chamber of Commerce & Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is...