anuary20th, 2025- OnThursday January 16th 2025,the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Executive Luncheon for theyear 2025, featuring the Custom & Excise Department at the Coco Palm resortfrom 12:30pm. The luncheon was a resounding success, with over 60 attendeesfrom the business community coming together to hear from the Comptroller ofCustoms & Excise, Mr. Sherman Emmanuel. The event took place at the CocoPalm Conference Room and provided an insightful and informative presentation onthe transformative efforts underway within the Customs & Excise Department.

The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture convened a critical meeting with key stakeholders, including the St. Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA), Royal St. Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), and representatives of the trucking sector, to address growing traffic congestion and operational inefficiencies linked to Port Castries.

The Comptroller of Customs & Excise Department, Mr. Sherman Emmanuel is the featured presenter at the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce first Executive Luncheon for 2025 to be held on January 16th, 2025, starting at 12:30 p.m. This is the first Chamber Executive Luncheon for the new year and is most apt as both the Chamber and the Customs and Excise Department have placed improved service and enhanced efficiency at the border as top priorities for the New Year.

The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), recently hosted a seminar focusing on Employer's Annual Returns (TD4 & TD5 Forms).

The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture successfully hosted its 140th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 27th November at The Harbor Club, under the theme "Building Resilience and Shared Prosperity in Uncertain Times."

Castries, St. Lucia – November 7,2024 – On November 7, 2024, the St. Lucia Air and Sea Ports Authority (SLASPA) and the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce convened for a pivotal online meeting to address ongoing operational challenges and discuss strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing port efficiency. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from SLASPA, the business community, Customs & Excise, port agents, and other relevant parties, underscoring the importance of collaborative efforts to resolve critical issues impacting the port's functionality. 

— In a fitting climax, the resurrected Inter-Commercial House Domino Competition came to a grand finale with on the evening of Thursday October 31st, at the Castries Market. Fierce and most times friendly rivalry with much picong and jokes from loyal supporters and team members, it was a night to remember.

On October 30, 2024, the St.Lucia Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Inland Revenue Department’s Taxpayer Services, hosted the “Filing Taxes Made Simple” workshop at Bois D’Orange, providing essential tax guidance to 12 small business participants.

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.