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News report: Bridging generational gaps in the workplace
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
Nov 124 min read


News report: Chamber chiefs call for better Out Island utilities
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
Nov 123 min read


News report: Bahamas Chamber to Lead Delegation to Algeria for Intra-African Trade
Published by Annelia Nixon, The Tribune, August 29, 2025 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is set to...
Sep 42 min read


News report: Bahamas will ‘pay the price’ if education woes are not tackled
Published by Neil Hartnell, The Tribune, September 2, 2025 Bahamian society and the economy will “pay the price” if this nation fails to...
Sep 35 min read


News report: SBDC executive to take on chamber board role
Published by Annelia Nixon , The Tribune, July 17, 2025 THE Small Business Development Centre’s (SBDC) executive director, Samantha...
Jul 183 min read


BCCEC head calls for public education over govt’s renewed enforcement of restrictions on liquor licences
Published by EARYEL BOWLEG, May 16, 2025 THE Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) has called for a robust...
May 192 min read


News Report: Revived Young Professionals Society gains ‘50 applications’
Published by Annelia Nixon, Tribune News, Monday, March 31st, 2025 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC)...
Apr 13 min read


News Report: Changes to workers’ leave could be ‘recipe for disaster’
Published by: Leandra Rolle, Tribune News, March 10th, 2025 DAYS after government announced plans to roll out major labour reforms this...
Mar 123 min read


News Report: AI, technology integration critical to greater profits
Published by Faye Simmons, February 26th, 2025, Tribune News The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chief...
Mar 123 min read


News Report: Bahamian firm suffers four supplier price hikes in year
Published by Neil Hartnell, Tribune Business, February 12th, 2025 Inflation and a “construction surge” have helped to expand The Bahamas’...
Feb 185 min read


News Report: BCCEC: Some businesses stockpiled goods ahead of tariffs
Published by Youri Kemp, Tribune News, February 4th, 2025 Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) Chairman...
Feb 62 min read


News Report: Trump tariffs ‘very bad news’ for The Bahamas
Published by Neil Hartnell, The Tribune News, February 3rd, 2025 Donald Trump’s decision to levy tariffs on Chinese, Canadian and Mexican...
Feb 35 min read


News Report: Extending maternity leave could hurt small businesses, says Chamber
Published by Pavel Bailey, Tribune News, Monday, January 13th, 2025 While we appreciate the desire to give new mothers more time to bond...
Jan 143 min read


News Report: Unions, business back wage-setting committee
Published by Annelia Nixon, Tribune News, Monday, December 9th, 2024 Both trade unions and the business community have backed proposals...
Dec 11, 20244 min read


News Report: Chamber warns of impact of crime on businesses
Published: By Annelia Nixon, Tribune Business, November 21st, 2024 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce & Employers’ Confederation is...
Nov 22, 20242 min read


News Report: "Chamber has ‘strong objection’ to another minimum wage rise"
Published by Annelia Nixon, Tribune News, October 3rd, 2024 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation expressed its...
Oct 17, 20242 min read


News Report: "Family Island Chambers detail utilities difficulties"
Published by Annelia Nixon, Tribune News, October 7th, 2024 Family Island Chambers of Commerce presidents have called for critical...
Oct 11, 20243 min read


News Report: "BCCEC chief calls for govt to reduce duties on manufacturing and energy sectors"
Published by Earyel Bowleg, Tribune News, October 7th, 2024 BAHAMAS Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) Leo Rolle...
Oct 8, 20242 min read


News Report: "Chamber urges lower tax to ease gas retailers’ pain"
Published by Annelia Nixon, Tribune News, September 16th, 2024 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) has...
Sep 19, 20245 min read


News Report: Chamber chief supports corporate minimum tax
Published in the Tribune News, August 15th, 2024 AN employers group leader has endorsed the proposed corporation minimum tax after the...
Aug 20, 20242 min read
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