BCCEC In Action Blog

News Report: Trade expert highlights diminishing impact of CARIBCAN on Bahamas-Canada trade

Published by Natario McKenzie, February 28th, 2025, Eyewitness News NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Although CARIBCAN has supported trade between...

Mar 33 min read

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News Report: BCCEC urges local businesses to innovate as Amazon introduces free delivery to The Bahamas

Natario Mckenzie, Eyewitness News, November 12, 2024 NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Acknowledging the threat Amazon’s free delivery offer poses to the...

Nov 12, 20243 min read

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News Report: "‘Serious regression’ in ease of doing business over the past decade"

Published by Natario Mckenzie, Eyewitness News, October 7th, 2024 NASSAU, BAHAMAS – There has been a “serious regression” in the ease of...

Oct 9, 20244 min read

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News Report: "Family Islands confront major challenges: Infrastructure, Internet, and labor shortages"

Published by Natario Mckenzie, Eyewitness News, October 7th, 2024 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — From a lack of proper infrastructure and poor...

Oct 9, 20243 min read

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News Report: Business community “seriously concerned” over energy stability, says BCCEC CEO

Published by Natario McKenzie, Eyewitness Business News, August 19th, 2024 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The business community is “seriously...

Aug 20, 20242 min read

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News Report: "BCCEC applauds government’s energy infrastructure address, expresses concern over immediate effects of policy shift"

Published by Natario McKenzie, Eyewitness News, June 13th, 2024 NASSAU, BAHAMAS- The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers...

Jun 14, 20242 min read

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News Report: "BCCEC president laments need for education and government reform"

Published by Natario McKenzie, Eyewitness Business, January 26th, 2024 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Education and government reform stand out as the...

Jan 29, 20241 min read

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News Report: BCCEC backs calls for 12 month delay to business license audit requirement

Published by Natario McKenzie, Eyewitness News, December 13th, 2023 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers...

Dec 13, 20233 min read

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News Report: Summit Insurance CEO Timothy Ingraham elected BCCEC chairman along with new Directors

Written by Natario McKenzie, Eyewitness Business News December 12, 2023 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers’...

Dec 12, 20232 min read

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News Report: RCI hoping to start construction on beach club in Q2 2024

Written by Natario McKenzie, Eyewitness News, June 28th, 2023 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A top Royal Caribbean International (RCI) executive said...

Jun 28, 20232 min read

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News Report: BCCEC calls for comprehensive tax reform amid corporate income tax consultations

Written by Natario McKenzie, Eyewitness News, May 24th, 2023 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers...

May 25, 20232 min read

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News Report: BCCEC seeks collaboration with Government on brain drain reversal strategy

Written by Natario Mckenzie, Eyewitness Business News, May 12th, 2023 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Government and the private sector must come to...

May 12, 20231 min read

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News Report: Chamber of Commerce warns minimum wage hike may bring more inflation, job cuts

Published by Natario McKenzie, Eyewitness Business News, October 13th, 2022 Consumers spend decline could result in permanent closure for...

Oct 13, 20222 min read

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News Report: DEVASTATING - BCCEC warns of up to 500% property tax hikes in reassessment exercise

Written by Natario McKenzie, Eyewitness Business News, January 27, 2022 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers...

Jan 31, 20222 min read

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News Report: Chamber raises holiday observance issue with government

Written by Natario McKenzie, Eyewitness Business News, December 7, 2021 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government has assured the private sector...

Dec 7, 20212 min read

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News Report: BCCEC moving “full steam ahead” in addressing private sector “pain points”

Written by, Natario McKenzie, Eyewitness Business News, November 22nd, 2021 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and...

Nov 23, 20212 min read

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News Report: BBSQ & BCCEC host workshop for local manufacturers

Written by, Eyewitness Business News, November 3rd, 2021 NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) and the...

Nov 3, 20212 min read

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News Report: BCCEC notes opportunity for increased Bahamas-China trade and investments

Written by Natario McKenzie, Eyewitness Business News, October 22nd, 2021 RIPE FOR THE PICKING: The Bahamas is “fertile ground” for...

Oct 26, 20213 min read

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News Report: LET’S GET TO BUSINESS: BCCEC outlines priority issues for new govt to address

Written by Nataro McKenzie, Eyewitness Business News, September 23rd, 2021 “We have already reached out to the new ministers regarding...

Sep 24, 20212 min read

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News Report: Energy concerns can’t be “bottom of the barrel”, warns Chamber exec

Written by Natario McKenzie, Eyewitness Business News, September 13th, 2021 Deal says multiple administrations have failed to adequately...

Sep 14, 20212 min read

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