The Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will be hosting the 16th Annual Saint Lucia-Taiwan Partnership Trade Show at the Pavilion on the Ramp, Rodney Bay, from Friday, Nov. 3 to Sunday, Nov. 5.

A key component of this year’s Trade Show is the focus on digitalization in today’s business world. In addition, this year’s event will facilitate Business to Business (B2B) interactions, the objectives of which are noted as follows:

Encourage trade and collaboration between Saint Lucian and Taiwanese companies

Support the uptake of new products and services within domestic value chains

Develop domestic market share for Saint Lucian manufacturers/service providers

In this regard, the Ministry of Commerce invites applications from creative and innovative manufacturers and service providers who are interested in participating in this year’s Trade Show, to collect registration forms from the Ministry or download at www.commerce.gov.lc. While all applications are welcome, priority will be given to enterprises that are focused on the use of innovative technology within their operations.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, Aug. 24. The Ministry of Commerce will review all applications and confirm participation on or before Friday, Sep. 8.

For further information, please contact the Ministry of Commerce at candi@govt.lc or telephone 468-4238 / 468-4216.