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Abaco Chamber
of Commerce
Pursuant to our meeting held Tuesday March 18th, Abaco Chamber Board
and Dr Leo Rolle CEO BCCEC, we shared with Dr Rolle feedback and
concerns about the aggressive recent visits from Department of Inland Revenue, Immigration and the Police which resulted in a few closures.
Dr Rolle took immediate action and has noted today that as a result of
receiving many requests for information relative to legislative changes,
VAT reduction, domestic top-up, etc. from the Department of Inland Revenue will
host a webinar with DIR officials on Friday at 6 pm via Zoom for chamber members.
The Zoom meeting and registration link is shared below with capability for pre-event questions that will be answered during the webinar.
We trust our chamber members will take full advantage of the same.
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This will help us greatly to better assist the
community in upcoming events,
ease of business and banking needs.
Abaco Chamber of Commerce Elects New Board for 2025-2027 Term
Ms. Chantelle Sands
President 2025 - 2027 - Ms. Chantelle Sands
Following its Annual General Meeting on January 28, 2025, the Abaco Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new board to serve a two-year term, from 2025 to 2027. On Monday, February 17, 2025, the newly elected officers gathered to finalize the board selections.After deliberation, the board announced the following appointments: President: Ms. Chantelle Sands, Vice President: Carl Archer Jr., Secretary: DaQuez McDonald, Treasurer: Brenda Jenoure. In addition to these key positions, the board welcomes experienced directors, including former presidents Daphne DeGregory-Maioulis and Ken Hutton, along with Ruth Saunders, Lauren Riviere, and Dr. George Charity.
Ms. Chantelle Sands, who joined the Chamber in 2023 as Secretary, has played an integral role in advancing the organization's initiatives spearheading town hall meetings and workshops that address today's business challenges. Reflecting on the board's vision for the upcoming term, she stated: "I am honored to be apart of this dynamic and diverse group of individuals dedicated to working together for the betterment of our island. Having collaborated for years with numerous business leaders across Abaco mainland and the surrounding cays, I plan to realign our initiatives with The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce, local government, and key stakeholders in both the public and private sectors. Our goal is to foster partnerships that address the critical needs of our business community." Ms. Sands added, "I deeply appreciate the board's confidence in my leadership, and I thank the outgoing president, Daphne deGregory-Mailous and vice president Ruth Saunders for their guidance and mentorship over the past years and I look forward to supporting our local businesses as Abaco continues its journey of recovery and growth."
For more information, please contact: Abaco Chamber of Commerce 699-3261 or 806-1009 or visit the website at www.abacochamber.org .
This announcement marks a new chapter for the Abaco Chamber of Commerce as it continues to champion the interests of the local business community.
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