GIS - The Ministry of Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs continues its mobilization of a “Buy Saint Lucian” drive.
In order to encourage the public to adopt a “Buy Saint Lucian” position, the Ministry stated it should first encourage tenants of government funds by way of Cabinet Conclusion No. 833 of Jan. 2008 which informed that Permanent Secretaries provide quarterly reports to the Ministry of Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs indicating the total amount spent on the procurement of domestic goods and services by their Ministry.
According to the Ministry, many Saint Lucian products are equal or comparable in quality to imports. The Ministry therefore recognizes the need to create a platform for all government procurement personnel and Saint Lucian manufacturers and service providers to present to government procurement personnel, goods and services produced in Saint Lucia.
The Ministry will also provide an opportunity for Saint Lucian manufacturers and service providers to obtain feedback on their products.
Finally, the Ministry hopes to foster an environment for Saint Lucian manufacturers and government procurement personnel to network and pursue strategic business opportunities.