Economic development directs the activities of the Economics Division to present the Chamber's policies and view points to the Management Committee and Executive Board of the Chamber and Government departments on a regular basis.
Their role is to:
- Establish contact with key members of Government responsible for national budget and fiscal policy;
- Keep updated and inform Management Committee and Executive Board about all capital projects;
- Keep updated and inform Management Committee and Executive Board on all proposed legislation which will impact on any segment of the business community;
- Recommend as required policy on alternative tax revenue base for Bermuda;
- Review and comment on annual Government budgets;
- Provide topics for discussion to Government's Ministry of Finance or any type of Economic forum and prepare papers for same.
To review the Chairman’s comments on the current economic outlook and Government finances and what this means for Chamber members please click on the links below.
What does business seek from the Budget?
What will Bermuda be like in the future as a result of today?