The principal institution responsible for shaping the government’s policy in respect of the country’s institutional development and to stimulate the development of the industrial sector by promoting greater economic diversification, export competitiveness and improved productivity. This unit processes applications for industry incentives under the Fiscal Incentives Act, Chapter 366 of the Laws of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Revised Edition) 1990.
Location:
The Industry Unit is located in the Ministry of Telecommunications, Science, Technology and Industry, on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the Clico's Building next to Edwin D Layne and Sons.
Address:
Industry Unit
2nd and 3rd Floor
CLICO Financial Center
Bay Street
Kingstown
St. Vincent
Contact:
Tel:(784) 456-1223)
Fax:(784) 457-2880
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The Ministry and in particular, the Industry Division has been given new impetus to take industrial development to a new plateau in this liberalized and global environment.
This thrust is reflective in our mission and vision statements below.
To stimulate the development of the industrial sector by promoting greater economic diversification, export competitiveness and improve productivity and investment, thus contributing to the socio- economic development of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
To be recognised as the leading government agency for the promotion of informatics and industrial development in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The programme objective of the Industry Division, which is reflected in the 2003 work programme, includes -