Nassau Bahamas - The Downtown Nassau Partnership and Bahamas Chamber of Commerce presents, "
Downtown Revitalization: Incentives for Property and Business Development (A Workshop)" on Thursday,
February 18th at 9:30am going to Noon at the British Colonial Hilton.
Speakers include: The Hon. Zhivargo Laing, Minister of State, Ministry of Finance; Jay Jibrilu, Director of Investments, Office of the Prime Minister; Ehurd Cunningham, Financial Secretary, Ministry of Finance; Charles Klonaris, DNP Co-Chair and Developer of Elizabeth on Bay; and Philip Simon, Bahamas Chamber of Commerce...
Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce in partnership with
The U.S. Embassy Nassau and The Bahamas Hotel Association will host the
2009 Energy Conference & Bahamas Business Expo to take place
November 12-14, 2009 at The Sheraton Nassau Beach Hotel.
Hosted under the theme, “Smart Energy Solutions for
A Growing Economy,” the 2009 Energy Conference is scheduled for
Thursday, November 12. The conference will feature local and
international presenters and panelists including Environmental
Ministers, The Hon. Earl Deveaux and The Hon. Phenton Neymour, Dr. Al
Binger and representatives from the BEST Commission, BEC, Kerzner, the
InterAmerican Development Bank, EMERA and Star Island Resort amongst
others...
Nassau, Bahamas - Tough economic times
call for tougher tactics. The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and The
Bahamas Employers Confederation (BECon) are arming the local business
world with low-cost guerrilla marketing tools during an interactive
workshop on
Thursday, November 19th. The workshop will take place at the
British Colonial Hilton from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The session will
feature world-renowned guerrilla marketing guru Ed Tate.
"Regardless
of the state of the economy, marketing your business effectively is
vital and directly related to your business’s success," said Philip
Simon, Executive Director of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce. "This
workshop will offer the essential tools to craft a sound marketing
strategy that works for your particular business...
Nassau, Bahamas - Newly appointed
Ambassador of the United States to The Bahamas, Her Excellency Nicole Avant,
recently paid a courtesy call to The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce. Her
Excellency Avant pledged to build on the existing relationship with The
Chamber. The Chamber and U.S. Embassy have a long-established working relationship
and have partnered on several key initiatives and events including the upcoming
Annual Energy Show and the Business Development Seminar and Franchise Show.
Chamber President, Khaalis Rolle, led
discussions with Ambassador Avant on key areas of cooperation between the
business community and The Embassy; both parties reinforced their commitment to
the creation of opportunities for alliances with US businesses and private
sector Bahamas.
Nassau,
Bahamas - The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce in association with Tommy
Hilfiger will hold its 5th Annual Golf Tournament scheduled for
Saturday, October 17 at The Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island.
As always, the Chamber’s Tournament presents the perfect opportunity
for a little business with pleasure with golf at the center of it all.
The tournament format is a 2-man scramble, teeing off at 12:30 p.m.
Registration at this year’s tournament includes the Awards Dinner,
which follows at the Paradise Island course, and presents another
opportunity to network with local and international business
professionals
Prizes
at the tournament include Tudor watches by Rolex (John Bull), Bahamas
Fast Ferries tickets, round trip tickets on Bahamasair, BTC
Blackberries, Cigars by Graycliff and more...
Nassau, New Providence - The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce in Association with
Tommy Hilfiger is proud to announce its,
“5th Annual Bahamas Chamber of
Commerce Golf Tournament” to be held on Saturday,
October 17th, 2009 at
the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island.
The Bahamas
Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its plans to lead a
delegation of its members of the Bahamian Business Community to Havana
Cuba to participate in the
27th Havana International Trade Fair.
The Objective of the
Trade Mission is to examine, assess and where applicable, access
expanded trade & commerce opportunities with the business community
of the Republic of Cuba.
Nassau, New Providence - Ambassador
Designate to Slovakia, H.E. Zdeno Rozhold, recently made a courtesy call at The
Bahamas Chamber of Commerce.
Chester Cooper, recently appointed Honourary
Consul to Slovakia, expressed, “This introductory meeting centered on
strengthening business opportunities between the two countries. Both
parties agreed to the need to establish formal linkages between the
representative private sector counterparts and to explore the possibility of
trade missions.”
The Ambassador Designate resides in Cuba and was
visiting the Bahamas on an official diplomat visit...
Community :
Service Organizations :
Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Meeting with Minister Phenton Neymour to Discuss Draft National Energy Policy - Sep 17, 2009 - 11:45:25 AM Nassau, Bahamas - “Recognizing the important role energy plays in the
development of nations; .. (and) that The Bahamas depends on imported
petroleum products to satisfy over 99% of its consumer energy demand;
…. (and) acknowledging that the demand for electricity is projected to
grow at an annual rate of 8% over the next five years mainly due to
large new private tourism investment projects, and electricity
expansion costs will be high and financing a challenge…..” the
Government of The Bahamas has moved to establish a National Energy
Policy Committee to oversight and spearhead strategies for developing
and implementing a National Energy Policy.
That committee has completed a First Report (see attached) of which
the Hon. Minister of State for the Environment, The Hon. Phenton
Neymour wishes to present and discuss with the business community. A
meeting has been scheduled for this
Thursday, September 17th, 2009...
Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas
Chamber of Commerce and Chartered Financial Analysts Society recently partnered
to host a luncheon designed to provide the business community with an update on
the Lynden Pindling International Airport project. Nassau Airport Development
Company Vice President of Development, Stewart Steeves, addressed the group of
interested persons and stakeholders. Giving a detailed overview of the
airport’s history and current management structure, Steeves reported on
N.A.D.’s progress since 2007, when the company was established as a subsidiary
of the Airport Authority. N.A.D. is 100% owned by the government of The Bahamas
and has a 30-year lease on the airport...
Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and CFA Society of The Bahamas invites you to attend a luncheon discussion on the
LPIA Terminal Redevelopment Project, on Wednesday
September 9th at the British Colonial Hilton at 12:30pm.
Guest speaker will be Mr. Stewart Steeves, VP Nassau Airport Development (NAD).
Community :
Service Organizations :
Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Bahamas Chamber of Commerce to meet with The Customs Department - Sep 3, 2009 - 2:35:06 PM Nassau, The Bahamas - In light of the continued delays and challenges
being experienced by the business community relative to the impact of
the recent changes in procedures at the Department of Customs, the
Comptroller – Mr. Glen Gomez – and his team has consented to a general
meeting to address these concerns with a view to improving the system.
He will also provide an overview of what is being done and any changes
that have been made subsequent to 1st June 2009.
Date: Thursday,
September 3rd, 2009; Time: 6p.m.; Location: Department of Customs, Thompson Boulevard. Please RSVP...
Nassau, Bahamas - On 1st May
2009, the Government announced that it would adjust its customs procedures to
ensure that the manner in which items are documented for clearance adhered to
the policy, which it indicated was being abused and creating significant
wastage in collecting its revenue behalf of the Government. However, the
procedure, which was rolled –out in Nassau on 1st June 09, and in Grand
Bahama on 1st July 09, where a further extension to use the old
system until the end of the year, was granted due to as noted by the Comptroller...
The Bahamas Chamber
of Commerce has taken note of recent reports that the Government of the Bahamas
has appointed Mr. Michael Barnett to the post of Chief Justice of The Bahamas.
The Chamber is greatly concerned about the appropriateness of this appointment
notwithstanding the Government’s
prerogative to do so...
The SMESU Trade Unit of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Caribbean Regional Negotiation Machinery (CRNM), and the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a two-day seminar to highlight the benefits and opportunities that are available to professional service providers through the European Partnership Agreement (E.P.A.). Seminars were held both in New Providence and Grand Bahama.Over the two days, the seminar attracted over 150 professional service providers with an aim to expose and inform them of the opportunities for market access to the EU market. These benefits and rights of access for Bahamian services providers are a result of the now concluded negotiations for the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The seminar attracted a diverse group of participants...
Nassau/Freeport, The Bahamas -
Professional Service Providers & The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). What's in it for you?
Attend a seminar that aims to address Market Access for Caribbean Service Suppliers in Europe under the EPA: Implications for Business Strategies, facilitated by Ramesh Chaitoo, Caribbean Regional Negotiation Machinery (CRNM); and Dr. Noel Watson, Service Trade Unit and Trade Specialist.
Thursday,
July 30th at British Colonial Hilton,
NASSAU, and Friday,
July 31st at Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce,
FREEPORT. 8:30 to 5:00pm both days...
Nassau, The Bahamas - Representing the interests and concerns of the private sector, the Chamber of Commerce’s new slate of Officers and Directors for the 2009-2010 Administrative Year recently paid a courtesy call on The Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Hubert A. Ingraham. Headed by Chamber’s President, Khaalis Rolle, the group’s visit to the Prime Minister was one of several activities that took place during the recent Chamber Week 2009.
Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to leading Bahamian business leaders at their 38th Annual Awards Ball held on Saturday, June 27 at Sandals Royal Bahamian. The highlight of the classy evening was the presentation of the 2009 Annual Business Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award, which went to George Myers, chairman of the Myers Group of Companies.
The Annual Awards Ball brought Chamber Week 2009 to a close in grand style with over 350 business, government and industry leaders in attendance.Top accolades went to Llewellyn ‘Gus’ Cartwright, owner of Checkers Café, who was named Outstanding Businessperson of The Year...
The Annual Business Awards will be presented during the
Chamber’s 38th Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction scheduled for
Saturday, June 27 at Sandals Royal Bahamian. The banquet culminates Chamber Week, which begins on June 22, 2009. The week’s events also include the highly anticipated business-networking event Mix N Mingle on Tuesday, June 23 and the Meet the Ministers forum on Thursday, June 25.
Last year’s prestigious Business Person of the Year Award went to Eileen Carron, C.E.O. of the Tribune Media Group. Leading businesswoman, Mrs. Carron, was recognized for building a successful media empire and immense contributions to journalism in the Bahamas. The Tribune Media Group owns The Tribune and 100 Jamz and also manages three other radio stations. Mrs. Carron, a recognized living legend, was also the first woman C.E.O. of a radio station in the Bahamas and the Caribbean...
NASSAU, The Bahamas - The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce presents their Meet the Minister Forum on Thursday,
June 25th at Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa.
Speakers includes The Hon. Brent Symonette, Kenneth Russell MP, Neko Grant MP, Sen. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace, Dion FoulkesMP, Hubert Minnis MP, Branville McCartney MP, Orville (Tommy) Turnquest MP, Sen. Michael Barnett, Earl Deveaux MP, Zhivargo Laing MP, T. Desmond Bannister MP, Carl Bethel MP, and Phenton O. Neymour MP.
Nassau, Bahamas - The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce in partnership with
The U.S. Embassy Nassau and The Bahamas Hotel Association will host the
