Commerce and Industry

Saint Lucia is a small developing country faced with major challenges as well as opportunities for growth.  The country has been experiencing slow growth in the last five years[2]. Preliminary estimates of 2008 indicate that real economic growth has declined to 0.7 percent, the lowest since 2002.[3] In light of changes in the global market, exports have declined.  The decline in export has impacted many sectors particularly the manufacturing sector.

In light of the potential that exists for economic growth, the Industrial Policy of Saint Lucia was developed to outline a broad framework for policy intervention aimed at stimulating growth in the manufacturing sector.   Consequently, the development of a National Export Development Strategy was also commissioned.  The strategy outlines at least ten (10) priority areas for exports for the period 2004 - 2008.  The priority export sectors are:-

  1. Agriculture,
  2. Architecture,
  3. Arts and Entertainment,
  4. Beverages, Chemicals,
  5. Food (Agro processed products),
  6. Information Technology,
  7. Integrated Marketing and
  8. Communications,
  9. Nursing Services (Training), 
  10. Tourism

Contact the Unit at 468 4238 for any queries.

Services

  • Processing of Fiscal Incentives (Concessions & Tax Holidays)
  • Trade Promotion/Exhibitions
  • Trade License administration
  • Market Development (local)
  • Product Development
  • Facilitation of Formation of Sector Organizations
  • Capacity Building Workshops/Seminars

 

 

Staff

Junia Emmanuel-Belizaire
Commerce and Industry Officer
(758) 468 4213 junia.emmanuel-belizaire
Cindy Eugene
Marketing Specialist
468 4216/285 4677 cindy.eugene@govt.lc
Karen Nelson
Secretary
(758) 468 4238 karen.nelson@govt.lc
Suzette Jean
Commerce and Industry Officer
468 4212 slewis@gosl.gov.lc
Bonaventure Henry
Commerce & Industry Officer
468 4209 bonaventure.henry@govt.lc
Natalia James
Commerce & Industry Officer
468 4211 natalia.james@govt.lc
Esli Lafeuillee
Commerce & Industry Officer
468 4214 esli.lafeuillee@govt.lc

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