BCCEC In Action Blog

Published August 6th, 2026 As part of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture's National Summer Youth Programme, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC) was pleased to welcome Dasya McKenzie for a summer internship through the Job Placement Programme. Although Dasya is pursuing a degree in Biology at the University of The Bahamas, she embraced the opportunity to gain experience in a professional office environment. We sat down with her to reflec

Published by Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, August 6, 2026 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is calling for direct talks with the government, Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) and Bahamas Grid Company (BGC) on the country’s worsening electricity situation, arguing that the business community has practical ideas to help ease the crisis, but should not be expected to shoulder the burden for failures it did not create. Chamber Chief Executiv

Published by Youri Kemp, The Nassau Guardian, July 28, 2026 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) is lamenting the increasing costs to businesses amid continuing power outages, and the diminishing reliability of the power supply that businesses have to face. In a statement to Guardian Business yesterday, Dr. Leo Rolle, executive director of the BCCEC, said: “The BCCEC is deeply concerned about the continued power outages affecting businesses acr

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC) proudly hosted its 4th Annual Chamber Classic Golf Tournament on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the stunning Royal Blue Golf Club, Baha Mar Resort, bringing together approximately 70 golfers from across The Bahamas' business community for a day of networking, friendly competition, and giving back. As one of the Chamber's signature annual events, the Chamber Classic continues to strengthen relationships within the

The latest BCCEC Monthly Brief is officially live! Unlock the strategic tools you need to navigate regulatory changes and scale your enterprise in today's economy. News report on Chamber on power outages: Bahamas needs dependable energy supply The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC), in a response to Guardian Business on concerns over power outages, said the recent frequency of outages is again highlighting the need for long-term, sustainable ener

Published by Jade Russell, The Tribune, July 21, 2026 THE rising cost of living is pushing more Bahamians to juggle multiple jobs and build side businesses simply to survive, with workers and business leaders warning that a traditional nine-to-five income is increasingly no longer enough. For some, side hustles have evolved into full-time businesses. For others, they remain a financial lifeline used to cover bills, support families and stay afloat between paycheques. Kendeniq