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

The Filene Research Institute