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Published by Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, May 05, 2026 Flamingo Bahamas, a Bahamian-built platform connecting local merchants with residents and visitors, is expanding to Nassau through a new partnership with the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC). The business, launched in Grand Bahama in July 2025, has grown to nearly 200 active subscribers and has helped more than 50 Grand Bahama businesses reach new customers, according to a press st

Representatives of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) recently participated in the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit 2026, held on April 20–21, 2026, at the historic Mansion House in London. Under the theme “Commonwealth Solutions to Global Challenges,” the summit explored key areas shaping the future of global economies. Hosted by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, the Summit brought together Heads of Government, Mini

On April 15th, 2026, Don Williams, Chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC), along with Dr. Leo Rolle, Chief Executive Officer, paid a courtesy call to the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB). The Chamber delegation was received by Niekia Horton, CEO and Executive Director. The meeting provided an opportunity for both organizations to engage in meaningful dialogue on areas of mutual interest, particularly as it relates to strengthen

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) hosted its first quarterly exclusive Members Mix and Mingle for 2026 on Thursday, April 16th. Robert Pantry, CEO of Simplified Lending, delivered an engaging and insightful presentation to BCCEC members on the need to move beyond traditional lending models. He addressed a central issue for businesses today: gaining access to capital. Traditional lending remains slow, rigid, and often inflexible, which can im

Published by Youri Kemp, The Nassau Guardian, April 24, 2026 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) has lost one of its staunchest advocates. Peter Goudie, head of the BCCEC’s Labor and Human Resources Division, passed away on Wednesday. Goudie, at the time of his passing, was the longest serving board member of the BCCEC, with an extensive track record of service to the organization, the wider civic community, and The Bahamas. Born on May 22, 19

The BCCEC Monthly Brief is here with the essential updates and local insights every Bahamian entrepreneur needs to scale. Blog Post: How to Get Your Entrepreneur’s Mindset into Full Swing Starting a business is about more than just a great idea and a solid financial plan; it’s about the person behind the wheel. We’ve all felt that initial burst of "great gusto" when a new project begins, only to find it replaced by imposter syndrome or the "fear of failure" a few weeks later