Minister
Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs. The Ministry is responsible for coordinating Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' relations with foreign governments, as well as regional and international organizations. It seeks to create opportunities for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the field of foreign trade through the negotiation and monitoring of the relevant agreements and treaties.
The Consumer Affairs Unit falls under the Commerce Section of the Department of Commerce and Trade, and is responsible for regulating local trade. It consists of staff of five persons -- one (1) Supervisor and four (4) junior officers.
To research, analyse and advise on the formulation of Foreign and Trade policy and to coordinate the implementation of these policies through the most efficient and effective use of available human and financial resources for the sustainable development of St.Vincent and the Grenadines.
Goals
- Improved business practices by business organisations.
- Involvement of the public in Consumer Protection.
- More satisfied consumers/less consumer complaints.
- A better-informed public/community on consumer rights.
- Enactment of the Consumer Protection Legislation.
Target Audience
- All consumers
- Business organisations
- Educational Institutions
Speeches
- Message From Dr., The Honourable, Ralph E. Gonsalves, Prime Minister, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines To Mark The Thirty-eight (38th) Anniversary of Independence
- 72nd UNGA Statement by Minister of Foreign Affairs Sir Louis Straker
- Address To The 46th General Assembly Of The OAS by Hon. Camillo Gonsalves
- Eight Session of the WTO Ministerial Conference
- Minister's Speech
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs is located on the 3rd Floor of the Administrative Centre on Bay Street.
Address:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs
3rd Floor Administrative Centre
Bay Street
Kingstown
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Administrative Office
Tel:(784) 456-2060
Tel:(784) 456-1111 Ext 3827
Fax:(784) 456-2610
Email: office.foreignaffairs@mail.gov.vc
svgforeign@gmail.com
Opening Hours
Mondays - Fridays
8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
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Telephone: +1 784 457-1007
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