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International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain' Taken from IWD website >>> https://www.internationalwomensday.com/Theme When we give, we gain. Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving. The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration. Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase.

Published by Chester Robards, The Nassau Guardian, February 27, 2026 Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’ Confederation (BCCEC) CEO Dr. Leo Rolle said the chamber continues to encourage local businesses to diversify their supply chains, as continually changing US tariffs cause the price of certain goods to shift upwards. Rolle called the recent announcement by US President Donald Trump of an increase in global tariffs to 15 percent a wake-up call and an opportunity. “A

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

Stay ahead of the curve with the newest BCCEC Monthly Brief. Get the market insights and exclusive local opportunities you need to scale your business in the Bahamas. News report on BCCEC welcomes halt on wage increase 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 t

The BCCEC is pleased to welcome our newest members to the Chamber for January: Amali Visual Storytelling BahaBelle 242 Medical Concierge Services TEHQUE Solutions 360 Business Advisors Ltd Hospitality Group Ltd Bold Pineapple Beauty Amali Visual Storytelling is a creative video production business specializing in commercial, brand, and fashion content. We help businesses tell their story, communicate their value, and attract their ideal customers through visually compelling

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