Department of Commerce, Saint Lucia

Department of Commerce, Saint Lucia Promoting and facilitating a dynamic investment and trading environment in Saint Lucia!

The Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs is the primary Government Agency responsible for Private Sector affairs in Saint Lucia. Its overarching mission is to actively promote and facilitate, in close collaboration with the Private Sector, the establishment of a dynamic investment and trading environment—responsive to changes in global circum

stances, whilst strengthening and enhancing the productive capacities and competitiveness of Industry and Commerce, encouraging good business practices and promoting consumer interest. The Ministry seeks to provide a highly efficient and effective service to its clientele to ensure competitiveness and stimulate sustainable growth in the changing global environment. The Ministry’s mandate includes:

- Creating an enabling, modern business environment that is conducive to the promotion of local and international investments that will generate jobs and foreign exchange earnings;

- Growing existing crop of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) into tomorrow's big businesses by infusing standards, science, technology and innovation in new entrepreneurial ventures; and

- Competition and consumer welfare – continuing our work in encouraging and facilitating the conduct of fair trading and commercial activity in the State while simultaneously protecting the interest and rights of consumers. The Ministry is managed as follows:
- General Administration
- Commerce & Industry
- Commercial Information Centre
- Cooperatives
- Consumer Affairs Department
- Import Monitoring Unit
- Office of Investment Coordination
- Small Enterprise Development Unit

The Ministry also has oversight of the Government's Warehouse (where price-controlled staples of rice, flour and sugar are stored), as well as statutory agencies such as the Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards and Export Saint Lucia.

FINAL CALL FOR EXHIBITORS | 19TH ANNUAL SAINT LUCIA–TAIWAN PARTNERSHIP TRADE SHOWDon’t miss your chance to showcase your...
12/08/2026

FINAL CALL FOR EXHIBITORS | 19TH ANNUAL SAINT LUCIA–TAIWAN PARTNERSHIP TRADE SHOW

Don’t miss your chance to showcase your business on a premier platform! Applications to participate as an exhibitor closes at 4:30pm, Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Under this year’s theme, “From Local to Global: Innovate Today, Sustain Tomorrow,” the Department of Commerce invites local entrepreneurs, manufacturers, agro-processors, artisans, and service providers to scale their reach and build valuable business partnerships.

Key Details
Event Dates: November 6-8, 2026
Location: The Pavilion on the Ramp, Rodney Bay
Deadline: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

How to Apply
Digital: Download the application form at commerce.gov.lc and submit your completed form via email to [email protected].

In Person: Pick up and drop off physical forms at the Department of Commerce offices (Castries or Vieux Fort) or the Consumer Affairs Department.

Contact & Assistance
Phone: 468-4283
WhatsApp Helpdesk: 286-3264
Email: [email protected]

SURVEY ALERT | ADD YOUR INSIGHTSThe St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture is inviting members of the b...
07/08/2026

SURVEY ALERT | ADD YOUR INSIGHTS

The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture is inviting members of the business community to participate in its quarterly Business Performance Survey. This evidenciary tool is designed to capture real-time data on sales, employment, costs, investment intentions, and business confidence. Your input matters.

Link to Survey:

BPS (Take 17) August 2026

07/08/2026

SBDC YEA! 2026 Log | Week 4

TVET Officer Michelle Alexander explores the importance of developing transferable soft skills among our interns.

Watch till the end to see how our interns are faring on the various jobsites. (And, yes, our budding electrical engineer is a young woman who is adept with power tools and circuitry.)

Strengthening bilateral ties and empowering Saint Lucia’s creative and local business sectors! 🇱🇨🇹🇼On July 31, 2026, off...
06/08/2026

Strengthening bilateral ties and empowering Saint Lucia’s creative and local business sectors! 🇱🇨🇹🇼

On July 31, 2026, officials from the Department of Commerce, Saint Lucia and the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) met for a strategic update on joint initiatives transforming local communities and micro-enterprises across the island.

Key highlights from the meeting:

-Community Business Revitalization (CBR) Project Progress: Reviewing transformative progress across key target communities- including Fond St. Jacques, Laborie, and Babonneau. With the emphasis now centered in Babonneau, and the final leg scheduled for Dennery South, initiatives continue to focus on local infrastructure refurbishment, capacity-building workshops, business registration support, branding, and establishing sustainable tourism linkages.

-Unveiling the Fashion & Cultural Creative Industry Development Project: A forward-looking blueprint to elevate Saint Lucia’s Orange Economy. This initiative aims to bridge market gaps by establishing a Fashion & Creative Incubation Centre at Bisee, Castries, providing modern machinery, technical training, and CVQ certifications, while placing authentic "Made in Saint Lucia" apparel and crafts directly into cruise and local retail channels.

Through continuous technical cooperation between the Department of Commerce and Taiwan ICDF, we remain committed to uplifting local entrepreneurs, artisans, youth, and women in business.

06/08/2026

Don't miss our Business Loan Open House happening this week from August 3rd- 7th, 2026! 🗓💰

✅ Meet with our lending experts
✅ Get your questions answered
✅ See how much you qualify for

📲Call 456-7532/45/49 for more information!

Today, we spoke with some of our interns from the Small Business Development Centre’s Young Entrepreneurs in Action summ...
05/08/2026

Today, we spoke with some of our interns from the Small Business Development Centre’s Young Entrepreneurs in Action summer internship program assigned to businesses in the south of the island, namely Caribbean Grains Ltd. and Mirror Images Photo Studio.

Interestingly enough their roles all required attention to detail and some level of adaptation to automation and digitalization. Despite some initial reservations, they appear to have adjusted seamlessly to their respective work environments.

Sneak Peek: We’re quickly approaching the halfway mark since the commencement of the Small Business Development Centre’s...
04/08/2026

Sneak Peek: We’re quickly approaching the halfway mark since the commencement of the Small Business Development Centre’s Young Entrepreneurs in Action (SBDC YEA!) summer internship program and we’re impressed with the degree of comfort, knowledge and capability displayed by our interns.

Today, we visited the construction sites and work premises of A. Octave Construction, Orbtronics Ltd., Natmed Ltd., and E.A.A. Services to find our interns hard at work, under the mentorship of our partnering entrepreneurs. Safe to say, we weren’t the only ones impressed. Kudos to everyone contributing to the success of this program.

EPS STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION CONTINUESThe Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Saint Lucia Development Bank...
03/08/2026

EPS STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION CONTINUES

The Department of Commerce, in collaboration with the Saint Lucia Development Bank (SLDB), is reviewing and enhancing the Express Payment System (EPS) to better support suppliers and MSMEs facing cash-flow pressures from delayed payments.

We want to hear directly from you! Join our next virtual session to share your experiences and help shape a more responsive, accessible facility.

📅 Event Details
-Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
-Time: 9AM-10AM
-Format: Virtual via Google Meet
-Meeting Link: meet.google.com/kev-vaha-aae

Come prepared to share your feedback and suggestions on how we can improve the EPS to better serve your business needs.

29/07/2026

The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) is exploring the need for standards that could help improve the quality, safety, and consistency of services offered by gymnasiums and fitness centres across Saint Lucia.

Whether you're a gym owner, fitness professional, or someone who regularly works out, we want to hear from you.

📝 Take a few minutes to complete our evaluation form and let us know whether standards should be developed for this sector.

Your feedback will help guide future standards development and contribute to creating safer, more reliable fitness environments for everyone.

📲 Complete the evaluation form today by clicking the link in our bio or scanning the QR code.

https://forms.gle/29i2vdSbpLVY84WR7

Attention, Caribbean Specialty Food businesses! Opportunity for funded capacity building and trade promotion activities ...
29/07/2026

Attention, Caribbean Specialty Food businesses!

Opportunity for funded capacity building and trade promotion activities to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to trade internationally. The Making Trade Happen (MTH) project in the Caribbean offers beneficiary companies:

▪︎ Capacity building and improved business practices
▪︎ Market linkages facilitation
▪︎ Diversification of exports
▪︎ Increased visibility
▪︎ Contribution to sustainable development
▪︎ Resilience against market changes

Apply here: https://surveys.intracen.org/response/G2tIYntbTwMGblVyV1Z7S0d6e30 (deadline July 31, 2026)

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Fourth Floor, Heraldine Rock Building, Waterfront
Castries

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Telephone

+17584684218

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