Businessman Marico Thomas has been re-elected president of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce.

He returns to work this morning heading the table at one of the chamber’s significant annual events, the Budget Breakfast, where business leaders will hear from Government officials about the budgeted plans for the new fiscal year.

It is an opportunity for David Burt, the Premier and Minister of Finance, together with his team, to colour in the lines of the estimates of expenditure and revenue, and expand on policies outlined in the annual Budget Statement, delivered Friday in the House of Assembly.

The event, which is scheduled for three hours, is a fundraiser.

Tickets are $85 for chamber members, and $110 for non-members, although corporate tables of ten are usually the order of the day.

PwC Bermuda is the Budget Breakfast sponsor. A question-and-answer session will be moderated by Arthur Wightman, territory leader, PwC Bermuda.

Meanwhile, Mr Thomas’s leadership, the chamber said yesterday, has been defined by his commitment to inclusive advocacy, strategic reform, and the amplification of Bermuda’s economic voice.

A press statement said: “Over the past year, he led initiatives to strengthen engagement across the chamber’s divisions and introduced a renewed focus on data transparency and public insight.”

Mr Thomas commented: “Last year, we began providing meaningful data and information to better explain Bermuda’s economic performance and its potential.

“This year, I hope to build on that work by expanding knowledge to all, participating in executable solutions, and clarifying progress that leads to long-term success.

“These are ambitious goals ― and they will require time, effort, and fortitude ― but they are achievable with collective commitment.”

The statement added that the reappointment comes with strong support from chamber members and partners who recognise the importance of continuity and momentum in achieving the chamber’s mission.

“Under his leadership,” it reads, “the chamber has championed significant outcomes in areas such as tourism, retail, real estate, non-profit reform and regulatory engagement.

“Plans for 2025 include deeper advocacy on business policy, expanded access to strategic knowledge, and enhanced alignment with national economic goals.”