BCCEC In Action Blog

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

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

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

Published by Youri Kemp, The Nassau Guardian, January 8, 2026 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) upcoming Business Readiness Expo tomorrow will put entrepreneurs in a better position to start their businesses. Dr. Leo Rolle, executive director of the BCCEC, told Guardian Business yesterday: “We at the Chamber believe that we have a level of responsibility to teach entrepreneurs – especially those fledgling entrepreneurs – the principles, t

Published by Youri Kemp, The Nassau Guardian, December 1, 2025 Peter Goudie, labor division head of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) , said Freeport will take off very soon, and he is encouraging Nassauvians to move there to take advantage of the opportunities. Goudie, speaking to Guardian Business after the release of the country’s latest employment figures from the Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI), said he noticed in the stat

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

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

Published by Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, May 28th, 2025 Royal Caribbean International’s (RCI) construction work on its first...

Published by: Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, May 28th, 2025 The Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation is exploring...

Published by Youri Kemp , May 26, 2025 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is warning that while...

Published by Youri Kemp, May 02, 2025 Bahamas Chamber of Commerce (BCCEC) Executive Director Dr. Leo Rolle said a recent meeting...