Industrial development and commercial regulation.
The Commerce & Industry Unit is a primary driver of industrial growth and private-sector competitiveness in Saint Lucia. Through the administration of the Fiscal Incentives Act and the Trade Licence Act, the Unit facilitates investment and delivers essential services across key sectors including manufacturing and services.
Its core mandate covers fiscal incentives processing, trade licence administration, trade facilitation and the structured development of Saint Lucia’s productive sectors. Working at the sectoral level, the Unit engages industry stakeholders to strengthen the regulatory and business environment, drive sector organisation and build the capacity of established enterprises to grow, innovate and compete.
Primary services and programmes.
Trade licences
Eligibility, documents, fees, renewal and the Trade Licence Advisory Board process.
View guidance →Fiscal incentives
Concessions, eligibility and a complete application pack.
Explore incentives →Love Saint Lucia
The national campaign promoting domestic consumption of local goods and services and linking local products to hospitality and retail value chains.
Explore the campaign →Digital Enhancement
Tools, knowledge and capacity that help MSMEs adopt digital practices and compete in a technology-driven environment.
View programme →Related initiatives.
Saint Lucia–Taiwan Partnership Trade Show
The annual platform where MSMEs showcase products and services and meet buyers and partners. The 19th edition runs November 6–8, 2026 at the Pavilion on the Ramp, Rodney Bay.
Visit the Trade Show →Industry media
Programme galleries, interviews and official public updates.
Open gallery →The Unit in the field.
View all 62 photos →Team and sector portfolios.
| Name | Title / portfolio |
|---|---|
| Jonathan Allain | Director |
| Steffi St. Croix | Unit Secretary |
| Merlicia Williams-Davy | Marketing Specialist |
| Joyce Daniel-Aneville | Services Officer |
| Tarisha O’Neil | Baking and Furniture Sector Officer |
| Natalia James | Creative Industries, Plastics & Chemicals Sector Officer |
| Bonaventure Henry | Paper and Construction Sector Officer |
| Cindy Eugene | Food and Beverage Officer |
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This planning aid does not replace an official application form or eligibility assessment.Local business directory.
Find 35 Saint Lucian businesses, their products and how to reach them, or ask for your business to be listed.
Laws and policies the Unit administers.
Industrial policy, action plans and studies.
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Learn how to apply.
Public calls and terms of reference.
Calls for proposals and consultancies published by the Department. Current service alerts appear on the Urgent Alerts page.
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