Monday, August 18, 2025
The president of the Abaco Chamber of Commerce, Chantelle Sands, is on an official visit to China this week, engaging in high-level discussions aimed at unlocking new economic opportunities for Abaco’s businesses and community.
She is travelling as part of a Bahamian delegation that includes Senator Barry Griffin from the Trade Commission and Senator Randy Rolle from the Consumer Protection Commission.
“Being here in Beijing and Wenzhou opens the door for Abaco to connect directly with suppliers, manufacturers, and potential investors,” said Sands. “This is about creating real pathways for our business community, whether that’s through importing goods at more competitive rates, attracting investors to local industries, or developing skills training that will prepare our workforce for a global economy.”
The visit includes meetings with Chinese trade officials, factory tours, and business matchmaking sessions designed to pair Bahamian entrepreneurs with Chinese counterparts. For Abaco, these engagements could mean increased access to affordable building materials, renewable energy solutions, tourism infrastructure partnerships, and even collaborative ventures in agriculture and fisheries.
For local business owners, opportunities range from diversifying product lines with direct imports, reducing operational costs through better supply chain connections, and tapping into new markets for locally produced goods. Ms Sands said such initiatives could also stimulate job creation, foster innovation, and boost the island’s resilience.
The trip also offers the Consumer Protection Commission valuable insights into product standards, fair trade practices, and how international supply agreements can benefit consumers on the island.
The delegation’s work in Beijing and Wenzhou is expected to lay the groundwork for future trade agreements, cultural exchanges, and investment missions that will further strengthen Abaco’s position in the Bahamian economy.
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whatsup says...
I sure hope she is enjoying her trip while selling out Abaco to the Chinese....we don't need an ymore Chinese or Haitians in our Country.
Posted 20 August 2025, 10:45 a.m. Suggest removal
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