BCCEC In Action Blog

Published by Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, June 8, 2026 The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) is in support of the latest National Insurance Board (NIB) contribution and benefit adjustments, explaining in a statement released on Friday that the continuing changes are necessary to preserve the long-term sustainability of the country’s social security system. The endorsement comes as NIB announced last week that pensions and grants will inc

The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) recently hosted a trade seminar on April 30th at Breezes Resort. Co-hosted alongside the British High Commission Nassau and The Bahamas Trade Commission, the seminar brought together top diplomatic, governmental, and policy experts to lay out a critical, star-studded roadmap to international expansion. Here is how the morning unfolded and the key takeaways from each featured speaker. Opening Remarks: A Frame

Dear Member, The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) invites members of the business community to share their views on the 2026/2027 National Budget presented on May 27, 2026. Your feedback will help the Chamber assess the Budget's impact on businesses, identify key concerns and priorities within the private sector, and inform our ongoing advocacy efforts on behalf of the business community. All responses will be treated confidentially and reporte

On Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) hosted an exclusive Members Mixer at the Small Business Development Centre (SBDC) Headquarters on Gladstone Road. Bringing together chamber members, small business operators, and digital innovators, the evening centered around the launch of a timely commercial tool under the theme: "Discover Flamingo Bahamas." Amid global inflationary pressures and an escalating cost of living, con

By John Laramore, MBA Global Business CEO & President, Mac Consultants Limited Over the past few years, The Bahamas has demonstrated something important: we know how to recover. We have seen the return of tourism, renewed economic activity, and encouraging signs of progress across important parts of our economy. That should be acknowledged. Recovery matters, and it deserves recognition. But recovery is not the same as resilience. That is the distinction I believe matters most

Published by Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, May 22, 2026 Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) Chairman Don Williams said yesterday that the Chamber plans to meet with each Cabinet minister appointed by the government to see how the business community can help bring each ministry’s plan and mandate to fruition, and inevitably benefit from the fruits of those plans. According to Williams, who made the remarks during an appearance on the radio