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The Bahamas Co-operative League Limited
Established in May 1980, the Bahamas Co-operative League Limited is the non-governmental apex body for co-operatives in The Bahamas. The role of the League is to represent the Bahamas Co-operative sector with local and international organizations and promote the growth of our co-operative sector and provide training, financial and insurance services to our affiliated co-operatives.
Services Provided by Bahamas Co-operative League Limited
Loans to affiliates
Credit Card
Insurance Brokerage (Separate company wholly owned by BCLL with a staff of seven)
Loan Protection Insurance
General Insurance (house boat, car, contents)
Life Savings Insurance
Credit Card Balance Insurance
Small & Micro Enterprise Loans
Model Policies
Anti-Money Laundering Services
Central Finance Facility Services
Credit Union Monitoring and Supervision
Training
Promotion and Marketing of Co-operatives
Advocacy with Governments and Agencies
Management Support to Co-operatives
Grants to start-up Co-operatives Combined assets of The Bahamas Co-operative Movement
As of the end of December 2007, the Bahamas Co-operative Movement holds 217 million dollars in assets.
Membership in the Co-operative Movement
There are 31,400 Co-operative Members in The Bahamas at December 31, 2007. International Affiliations
The Bahamas Co-operative League Limited is affiliated with several international organizations:
World Council of Credit Unions
Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions
Credit Union National Association
Canadian Co-operative Association
International Co-operative Alliance
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