Established nine years ago, Saint Lucia’s Commercial Court is efficiently facilitating the resolution of business disputes, having managed EC$49 million …
Commercial Court Facilitated Resolution of Business Disputes Worth Millions in 2024
Historic Breakthrough! St. Kitts, Nevis Secures Full Funding for Geothermal Energy
In a monumental step towards energy independence, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has secured the full financing required …
SLHTA Has a New President
The Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA) has a new president. Erwin Louisy’s position became effective on January 28, 2025. Her appointment was unanimous…
CIBC Caribbean announces a change to its Country Management Structure
The Caribbean’s leading financial services company, CIBC Caribbean, has announced a change to its Country Management, that will place greater …
CTO SG Dona Regis-Prosper Calls for Caribbean Unity and Innovation at Virgin Islands Tourism Summit
The Caribbean must leverage more than just its natural beauty and focus on strategic partnerships, innovation and sustainable tourism to …
Final Report on 2024 Stakeholder Consultations on the Development of the Eastern Caribbean Securities Market
In 2024, the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (ECSRC) undertook a series of consultations with various stakeholders and participants on …
Window 1 Call for Proposals for the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme Concludes
PRESS RELEASE — The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) extends its heartfelt gratitude to all Micro, …
CDB’s Financial Strength Confirmed by Callable Capital Review
The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) has reviewed and approved a Callable Capital Report, aligning with peer AAA-rated Multilateral…
Real Estate Legislation Proposed
SIGNIFICANT strides are being taken towards the implementation of a transformative Real Estate Bill. The Ministry of Commerce recently held …
Employers Federation to Business Community: “Exercise Caution This Season”
The Saint Lucia Employers’ Federation is calling on the business community to exercise caution this season and to emphasize heightened …
Statement by the Minimum and Equal Wages Commission
The Draft Report and Recommendations of the Minimum and Equal Wages Commission were presented to the Cabinet of Ministers on …
OECS Commission Launched Training for the One Stop Shop Business Registry System
The Eastern Caribbean witnessed a significant advancement in transforming its business registration processes with support from the OECS Commission under …
Press Release From the OPM: Economy Ontrack to Grow 4.3% in 2024/2025
THE economy is on track to grow by 4.3% in the financial year 2024/25, registering a fourth consecutive year of …
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Signs $800 Million MOU with Barbados, Saint Kitts and Nevis
Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis has signed two significant memoranda of understanding …
Robert Wickham Joins RFHL Board of Directors
REPUBLIC Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) announced today the addition of Mr. Robert Wickham to its Board of Directors, effective November 19, 2024…
Business Month: Promoting and Advancing Small Business Enterprises
NOVEMBER is officially designated as business Month, and the Ministry of Commerce and Business Development is working hard to develop …
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 …