The Minister of Labour, Senator the Honourable Dion Foulkes and the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation, Mr. Jeffrey Beckles both pledged to further strengthen the partnership that exists between the two organizations for the betterment of Bahamians and the local business community.

This renewed commitment came as Mr. Beckles made a courtesy call on Minister Foulkes on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Minister’s office in Charlotte House on Shirley and Charlotte Streets. Minister Foulkes was accompanied by Ms. Cecilia Strachan, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Beckles was joined by Mrs. Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson, Vice Chair of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation. Both parties discussed a wide range of topics pertaining to the local business community.

PHOTO SAM 3077- Strengthening Ties - Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation, Mr. Jeffrey Beckles recently paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Labour, Senator the Hon. Dion Foulkes. Pictured at the courtesy call are from left to right Ms. Cecilia Strachan, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour; Minister Foulkes; Mrs. Khrystle Rutherford-Ferguson, Vice Chair of The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation and Mr. Beckles