NOVEMBER is officially designated as business Month, and the Ministry of Commerce and Business Development is working hard to develop …
Business Month: Promoting and Advancing Small Business Enterprises
Over 100 Founders Participate in the OECS Global Startup Hub 2nd Cohort
The OECS Commission in partnership with Draper University, the Caribbean Development Bank, the CARICOM Development Fund, and other partners recently facilitated…
Ministry of Commerce Announces Firm Stance on Prices of Commodities
The Ministry of Commerce is putting strict measures in place to keep an eye on and control commodities prices on supermarket shelves around the island in response to rising…
MSME Loan Facility Programme Extended
Minister of Commerce and Business Development, Emma Hippolyte, has confirmed the extension of the MSME Loan Facility programme, a key …
Caribbean Region Represented at Latin America’s Largest Tourism Fair
The Caribbean made a significant impact at the 2024 International Tourism Fair (FIT) in Argentina, creating a strong presence among …
CIE lands biggest barge and tug to enhance Caribbean construction from Saint Lucia
Local entrepreneur Rayneau Gajadhar continues expanding his construction company’s horizons and footprints across the Caribbean by starting what’s been described …
CAB Ends 51st Conference in Barbados
Problems associated with Correspondent Banking and related De-Risking continue haunting Caribbean banks. They are appealing to corresponding banking institutions in …
Chamber of Commerce Business Performance Survey
The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce’s Business Performance Survey (BPS Take11) for 2024 offers insights into workforce trends, recruitment challenges, …
Virgin Atlantic Appoints Sean Edwards as New Country Manager for the Caribbean
VIRGIN Atlantic is delighted to announce the appointment of Sean Edwards as its new Country Manager for the Caribbean…
New CDB EU Financed Programme to Strengthen Caribbean Food Security
“Food and nutrition security are vital pillars for the agricultural sector and are key to maintaining the health and well-being …
Labour Department Endorses Enactment of Minimum Wage Bill
THE Department of Labour is delighted to announce the enactment of the Livable Minimum Wage Bill, which took effect on …
ESL Prepares for Inaugural B2B Tourism Expo
Export Saint Lucia (ESL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA)…
BOSL Launches ‘Leaf’, a Credit Card for Everyone
Bank of Saint Lucia (BOSL) launched its new ‘Leaf’ card this week, and unlike the Bank’s other credit cards, this one provides customers with a moderate limit…
‘Lucian Breadfruit’ Set for Global Export
Saint Lucian breadfruits are poised to become a high-quality staple on the global market under the official brand name: Lucian Breadfruit…
CDB, OECS, World Bank Working to Increase Procurement Opportunities for Caribbean Businesses
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Commission (OECS) and the …
More Point-of-Sale Machines for Local MSMEs
The Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the Organization of American States (OAS), will be distributing additional point-of-sale machines to …
Community Seed Mentors Aim to Transform Lives
Ten graduates of the recently concluded Seed Mentor Training Program are now equipped with the requisite skills and knowledge to …
Actress Kim Fields Partners with Stonefield Villa to Launch Coffee Brand in Saint Lucia
Iconic actress and Director Kim Fields has announced an exciting partnership with Stonefield Villa Resort in Saint Lucia to introduce her Signature Blends By KF coffee brand…
Commerce Department Undertakes Business Tour to Promote MSME Loan-Grant Facility
The Commerce Department recently conducted a business tour to promote the MSME Loan-Grant Facility Project, aiming to enhance the operations …
Chamber Holds successful “Listening Session” with former IRD Comptroller
On August 14th, 2024, the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce hosted a significant “Listening Session” with Mr. Trevor Brathwaite, former …