The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce’s Business Performance Survey (BPS Take11) for 2024 offers insights into workforce trends, recruitment challenges, sales performance and economic outlook. The survey highlights optimism with 60% of respondents expecting their workforce to remain stable or grow and 40% increasing investment in technology and plant replacement.

The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture are pleased to invite you to join us in San Juan at GEC+Puerto Rico, co-hosted by the Global Entrepreneurship Network and Puerto Rico Convention District Authority from July 15-18, 2024. For more than a decade, the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) has fostered cross-border collaboration, connected founders and investors and helped create healthier entrepreneurship ecosystems.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Please note that Carnival Monday and Tuesday are not public or commercial holidays. However, we encourage employers to grant employees time off on July 15th and 16th, 2024 for Carnival celebrations. This is a tradition done at the discretion of the employer . Let's show goodwill and support for this national cultural event. Enjoy and stay safe!

The Caribbean Export extends an invitation to businesses in the sectors of Sustainable Agriculture, Green Economy Transition and Digitalization of Businesses to apply for a chance to exhibit at the upcoming Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2024 trade show. This premier event is scheduled to take place from July 10th to 12th at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Georgetown, Guyana.

The St Lucia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Finance for Non-Financial Managers training programme, held on February 27th and 28th. The2-day event, tailored for decision-makers without a finance background, has proven to be a transformative experience, equipping participants with essential financial skills for strategic decision-making.

St Lucia, February 20, 2024 – With sponsorship support from the Bank of St. Lucia, the St Lucia Chamber of Commerce, triumphantly hosted its first HR Connect dialogue successfully. “The Strategic Role of HR” a groundbreaking event aimed at bringing Human Resource Development and Human Resource Management professionals from Chamber Member Companies together to explore and discuss the strategic role of HR but also to share ideas and experiences on the “Evolving Role of HR”.

St Lucia, February 26, 2024: The subject of the Original Jurisdiction of the Caribbean Court of Justice was the most poignant topic at the second in the Power Breakfast Series of the St.Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture. Held in collaboration with the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), and sponsored by Bank of Saint Lucia, the event was rated as successful and of a high standard by attendees in their evaluation of the Power Breakfast. Held at the Palmville Conference Room, Coco Palm, on Tuesday, February 29th, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. a small but attentive group were educated and informed about the original jurisdiction of the CCJ and the private sector.

The Inland Revenue Department would like you to note the changes in the Tax Regime for the filing of your 2023 Income Tax Return. If you are an e-user the Income Tax Return Form has been adjusted to capture the capping of allowance at $30,000. If you use our downloadable & Print form on our website the form has also been adjusted to facilitate the capping of allowances.

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023, hosted by the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, came to a successful conclusion on Sunday, November 19th, 2023. The event focused on entrepreneurship as a catalyst for socio-economic growth, emphasizing its importance to the national agenda. Moreover, this year’s theme “Entrepreneurs Thrive Here”; coincides with Governments emphatic drive to strengthen support for entrepreneurs through a number of publicly funded initiatives that give support and increased finance to these group of daring change makers.