Robert Myers
BahamasbusinessmanMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Robert Myers is a prominent businessman and former chairman of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC). He is known for his advocacy for economic reform in The Bahamas, particularly in relation to improving the efficiency of the civil service and promoting private sector growth. Recently, Myers was in the news for commenting on the government's ambitious goal to restore The Bahamas’ 'investment grade' status within three years, emphasizing the need for substantial economic growth and a reduction in public sector inefficiencies.
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Robert Myers, principal behind the Windsor Lakes project, praised the government's plan to reduce building permit turnaround time.
Building permit red tape slash hailed as ‘massive win for all’Bahamas· 2026-09-18
Robert Myers warned that the Bahamas will become increasingly uncompetitive in construction if Bahama Rock's aggregate production halt leads to supply shortages.
Gov’t urged to ‘pay attention’ to Bahama Rock’s closing threat for local constructionBahamas· 2026-09-10
Robert Myers, the former Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC) chair, argued for the need for consistent economic growth to absorb public sector workers.
‘Zero political will’ to slim $1bn civil serviceBahamas· 2026-06-24
Robert Myers warns about the potential risks of Trump's US minerals deal.
Parents are responsible for raising their children – Letters to the Editor
New Zealand· 2026-02-06
Robert Myers, a former Bahamian Contractors Association president, warned that construction will remain a 'free for all' until the industry's self-regulation takes effect.
Construction 'free for all' until Board takes effectBahamas· 2025-08-12
Robert Myers, former Chamber of Commerce chairman, expressed hopes that civil servants would transition to becoming tax generators.
Union chief ‘blindsided’ by civil service wage increaseBahamas· 2025-06-05
Robert Myers, the Windsor Lakes developer, argues for the need to upgrade the Bahamian workforce's skills.
‘Room for more’: Bahamas 3.4% growth beats IMF’sBahamas· 2025-05-12
Robert Myers is a well-known Bahamian businessman involved in the development of Windsor Lakes.
Sales forecast to ‘explode’ at Windsor Lakes projectBahamas· 2025-05-06
Bahamian businessman Robert Myers described the IMF’s upward revisions as 'bizarre'.
IMF raises Bahamas growth forecast amid Trump turmoilBahamas· 2025-04-23
Robert Myers, a former Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation chairman, believes the Prime Minister's ambitions to escape 'junk' status is achievable.
‘From burners to earners’: PM targets Bahamas’ ‘junk’ escapeBahamas· 2025-02-27