Chamber Of Commerce Seeks End to Port Delays to Boost Economy.

• Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) head James Clarke has called for urgent reforms to address persistent delays at the Bridgetown Port, warning that inefficiencies are stifling business operations and undermining the country’s economic growth.
• Clarke called for urgent action to streamline port logistics, reduce bureaucratic red tape, and modernise trade and investment policies to position Barbados as a more competitive global player. The BCCI president said port bottlenecks remain one of the most pressing concerns for the local business community, highlighting frustrations over costly delays and inefficiencies that have plagued importers and exporters alike.
• These issues, he stressed, must be addressed as part of a broader strategy to improve the ease of doing business in the country. “Delays at the port continue to affect our business community, impacting supply chains and creating unnecessary hurdles for trade,” Clarke added.
• Addressing an audience of business leaders and policymakers, Clarke outlined the chamber’s agenda for 2025, identifying regulatory reform, digital transformation, and business advocacy as key priorities. He said the chamber would continue working closely with the government and social partners to implement policies aimed at reducing bureaucracy, modernising business practices, and making Barbados a more attractive destination for investment.

(Source: Barbados Today)