The Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry (founded 1825 – incorporated 1868) is a voluntary non-profit organisation of business people established under an Act of Parliament (BCCI Act, 1983-10).
The book ‘Commercial Hall’ by Peter.F.Campbell chronicles the existence of ‘Commercial Rooms’ the forerunner of the Hall prior to establishment of the Chamber of Commerce in 1825 by an act of Parliament. This was succeeded in 1909 by the Barbados Chamber of Commerce. The organisation was renamed Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 1983 following an amendment to the Act of 1909 to reflect its expanded role.
The organisation has responded to the rapidly changing environment by being able to offer a wider range of services to its members through the development of strategic business relationships at all levels and within all sectors of the economy. The objectives now include ‘the promotion and encouragement in Barbados of manufacturing operations suitable to the country and capable of making contributions to the economic development of the country.’
The journey from reading English newspapers and periodicals in the ‘Reading Room’ to the development of duty free shopping and meetings of Council at Braemar Court, has spanned 184 years and presided over by 47 presidents.
Phone (246) 434-4750
Fax (246) 228-2907
Email bcci@bdscham.com