Firearms:Do not enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with firearms or ammunition without prior express consent from the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines government. A representative assembly was authorised in 1776, Crown Colony government was installed in 1877, a legislative council was created in 1925 with a limited franchise, and universal adult suffrage was granted in 1951. Political/Economic Section The private sector is involved in projects that benefit society, including in support of environmental, social, and cultural causes. SOURCE: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade The University of the West Indies Open Campus has a location in Saint Vincent. Traders License For The Year 2023. SeeourLGBTI Travel Informationpage and section 6 of ourHuman Rights reportfor further details. As a member of the OECS and the ECCU, St. Vincent and the Grenadines subscribes to a set of principles and policies outlined in the Revised Treaty of Basseterre. As of September 18, 2022, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) no longer requires air or sea passengers traveling from a foreign country to SVG to show a negative COVID-19 test before they board their flight or to have proof of quarantine arrangements. Telephone: 784-457-1344 Corruption allegations are investigated by the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force. The national dish is roasted breadfruit and fried jackfish (jack); the fish are commonly caught locally, and breadfruit have been present on the island of Saint Vincent since 1793, when they were brought by Capt. COVID-19 Protocols Documents Thank you to all travelers who complied with the travel protocols over the past two years, thus minimizing the risk of the importation and subsequent transmission of COVID-19 in SVG.Below is a list of archived Protocol Documents: Please click for full details of Protocols Documents: Covid-19 Quarantine Safety Operating Protocols-Vx Bequia Beach Hotel, Approved Accommodations for Quarantine List (Revised 12-08-21), Procedure for Travellers arriving by air to join a Yacht in SVG, Sputnik V Authorized in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Public Health (Emergency Authorisation of COVID-19 Vaccine) Rules, 2021, PCR Test Request for Departure SVG Form- PDF version | Electronic version, Permanent Secretary Mr. Cuthbert Knights Tel:(784) 457- 2586. Tax holidays are also granted to capital-intensive industries investing at least 9.25 million USD (25 million Eastern Caribbean dollars). National laws govern all regulations relating to foreign investment. Georgetown HC. The Caribbean Basin Initiative facilitates the economic development and export diversification of the Caribbean Basin economies. Watersports Advisory:Carefully assess the potential risks of recreational water activities and consider your physical capabilities and skills. Avoid entering the water above your waist if you have been drinking and always be mindful of jet ski and boat traffic in the area. The Eastern Caribbean islands are vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms from mid-May through November. 20 of 2003 allows for severance. The country, however, has bilateral tax treaties with the United States, Canada, the UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Through the Invest St. Vincent and the Grenadines Authority (Invest SVG), the government facilitates FDI and maintains an open dialogue with current and potential investors. Air Canadas service between St Vincent and Toronto recommenced on 5 November 2022. The NGO community, while comparatively small, is involved in fundraising and volunteerism in gender, health, environmental, and community projects. Telephone: +(246) 227-4399 Rulemaking and regulatory authority rests in the unicameral House of Assembly, which has fifteen elected members and six appointed senators who sit for a five-year term. Primary education is free but not compulsory. The economy might struggle to hit its forecasted growth of around 3.7 percent in 2021, and in fact may continue to contract as the tourism sector is impacted by the ongoing pandemic. Combating obesity and asthma in children is increasingly a priority. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a member of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU). The Enforcement Division also conducts investigations of customs offenses and administers fines and penalties. Pursuant to Schedule 3 of the Proceeds of Crime Act Cap 180 The Attorney Generals Chambers is the Central Authority for Mutual Legal Assistance Requests. It has double-taxation treaties with the United States, Canada, the UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. Companies manufacturing goods for local or export markets and which have maintained a special account conforming to Comptroller of Inland Revenue requirements have access to reduced tax rates. For medical and fire emergencies call 999. No legislation protects persons from discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Pedestrian crossings are also very infrequent and can be poorly marked. Director of Public Prosecutions Gaps remain in the legal framework, as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines law does not fully meet international standards because the use of children for prostitution, pornography, or pornographic performances is not prohibited. Some bills and laws are published on the government website at www.gov.vc. Earthquakes may occur at any time, often associated with seismic activity in the volcano. Invest SVG has the main responsibility for investment supervision, while the Ministry of Economic Planning, Sustainable Development, Industry, Information and Labor tracks investments to collect information for national statistics and reporting purposes. The government does not impose limits on foreign control, nor are there requirements for local ownership or ownership in locally registered companies. Market capitalization stood at 666 million USD (1.8 billion Eastern Caribbean dollars), representing a 0.3 percent decrease from the previous year. This allowed regulators to gain a better understanding of the product or service and to determine what, if any, regulation is necessary to protect consumers. The High Court hears criminal and civil (commercial) matters and makes determinations on constitutional matters. The XCD has been pegged to the U.S. dollar at a rate of XCD 2.70 to USD 1.00 since 1976. The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court was established (as the West Indies Associated States Supreme Court) in 1967 with its headquarters in Castries in St Lucia, and is responsible for the administration of justice in its member states including St Vincent and the Grenadines. Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade 3rd Floor Administrative Centre Bay Street Kingstown Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tel:(784) 456-2060 Tel:(784) 456-1111 Ext 3827 Fax:(784) 456-2610 Email: office.foreignaffairs@mail.gov.vc svgforeign@gmail.com, Website developed and managed by the Information Technology Services Division, 2023, Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines, 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. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines passed through various stages of colonial status under the British. The Securities Act of 2001 regulates activities on the ECSM. St. Vincent and the Grenadines active 2020 labor force was approximately 55,567 persons. 458-6652. They are headed by boards of directors to which senior managers report. Non-nationals apply for a license to hold the land to the office of the Prime Minister through an attorney licensed to practice in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Email: dppsvg@vincysurf.com, Colin John For additional IPCA-related information, please see theInternational Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act (ICAPRA)report. To provide a legal mechanism that will ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Legal system in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, through Invest SVG, strongly encourages FDI, particularly in industries that create jobs and earn foreign currency. U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines International Travel Information, prevention of international child abduction, Embassy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, victims compensation programs in the United States, insurance providers for overseas coverage, the Embassy of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Labor unions and businesses are generally satisfied with the arbitration panels, which have tripartite representation. In 2014, the government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed an intergovernmental agreement with the United States to facilitate compliance for FATCA, which makes it mandatory for St. Vincent and the Grenadines banks to report the banking information of U.S. citizens. They are governed by their respective legislation and do not generally pose a threat to investors, as they are not designed for competition. The hours of work for specified categories of workers are usually eight hours per day with overtime generally calculated at a rate of time and a half and double time for work done on Sundays and public holidays. The Nine Mornings Festival takes place in Kingstown in the nine mornings preceding Christmas. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is signatory to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property and the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works. Carnival is the major cultural event. VAT is 16 percent. 532-1400. In the event of an injury, hospitals are able provide urgent medical treatment, though very serious injuries often require medical evacuation. The U.S. military provides assistance through training, exercises, and construction and humanitarian civic action projects. Article 27 (1) allows employees to ask that their services be deemed as severed after six weeks of being laid off from work. The arbitration panel must issue an award that is consistent with national employment laws. There are a number of private radio stations, including one affiliated with a political party and another that broadcasts religious programs. See our webpage for more information oninsurance providers for overseas coverage. This includes travelers arriving by airplane and by private sea-going vessel. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines National Day, Telephonic Press Briefing on Food Security across Latin America with Jose Fernandez, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Telephonic Press Briefing with Juan Gonzalez, National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere and Brian A. Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, Telephonic Press Briefing with Katie Tobin, Special Assistant to President Biden and Senior Director for Transborder at the National Security Council, Telephonic Press Briefing with Brian A. Nichols, Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, on the IX Summit of the Americas. Compulsory primary and secondary education policies reinforce minimum age requirements. St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked 130th out of 190 countries in the World Banks 2020 Doing Business report. Traffic Laws: Driving is on the left-hand side of the road. The government and people of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are pained and anguished at the recent military maneuvers by the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) across the Taiwan Strait which have had the effect of threatening the Republic of China (Taiwan) and undermining peace and security in Asia and globally. The country has a strong judicial system that upholds the sanctity of contracts and prevents unwarranted discrimination towards foreign investors. There is typically no unemployment insurance or other social security safety net programs for workers laid off for economic reasons. According to the World Banks 2020 Doing Business Report, dispute resolution generally took 595 days, though this may vary. Remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting the crime. An attorney must submit the application and Cabinet must approve it. See theDepartment of Stateand theFBIpages for information on scams. We use some essential cookies to make this website work. Flu Clinics Throughout Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Invest SVG provides guidance on the relevant laws, rules, procedures, and reporting requirements for investors. 17 August 2017. Vincentians are equally fond of football (soccer); the national team has played in the Caribbean Cup and the Gold Cup world competition. The United States provides training, equipment, and material to Vincentian security forces, including through the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative. These must be printed and submitted to the CIPO. According to Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) statistics, St. Vincent and the Grenadines 2020 estimated gross domestic product (GDP) was 783 million USD (2.12 billion Eastern Caribbean dollars) in 2020. Data not available. Wildey Flights are on Wednesdays and Sundays and involve a short layover in Barbados but no changing of planes. The U.S. Embassy is not aware of any outstanding expropriation claims or nationalization of foreign enterprises in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. First Floor, Moussa Building. Tel: (784) 457-2807PBX: (784) 456-1111 Fax: (784) 457-2898Email: ag@gov.vc, Chambers of the Attorney General Ministry of Legal Affairs. Navigation. The unicameral legislature is the House of Assembly. Ministry of Health and the Environment International companies are exempt from taxation. The final court of appeal is the Judicial Committee of the UK Privy Council. CARICOM competition policy addresses anti-competitive business conduct such as agreements between enterprises, decisions by associations of enterprises, and concerted practices by enterprises that have as their object or effect the prevention, restriction, or distortion of competition within the Community, and actions by which an enterprise abuses its dominant position within the Community. Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force The lower courts include magistrates and family courts; the High Court and the Court of Appeal form the upper level. CARICOM remains committed to engaging with key stakeholders on the issue and appointed a Committee of Ministers of Finance on Correspondent Banking to continue to monitor the issue. Business. Barbados, W.I. There are no targeted privatization programs in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The unicameral legislature is the House of Assembly. The Hon. Mopion is furnished with a single thatched umbrella, Punaise is simply . Between 1960 and 1962, St Vincent and the Grenadines was a distinct administrative unit of the Federation of the West Indies. The leader of the majority party in the House of Assembly becomes prime minister, and selects and heads a cabinet. The ULP won a third consecutive general election in December 2010, and Dr Ralph Gonsalves was returned as prime minister. Bitt, a Barbadian company, developed digital currency DCash in partnership with ECCB. See Crime, Dengue fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. assist you in reporting a crime to the police, contact relatives or friends with your written consent, explain the local criminal justice process in general terms, provide an emergency loan for repatriation to the United States and/or limited medical support in cases of destitution, help you find accommodation and arrange flights home. Companies holding at least five acres of land may restrict or prohibit the issue or transfer of their shares or debentures to non-nationals. In addition, the government circulates bills at stakeholder meetings. Sandy Bay HC. Criminal Penalties:You are subject to local laws. The U.S. Embassy is not aware of any current investment disputes in the country. 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. There is relatively little police enforcement of traffic regulations. Passports and visa:U.S. citizens must have a valid U.S. passport at time of entry. The investor must complete a series of steps to obtain a business license. The law also provides for public access to information. The Governor General may, if both parties consent, refer the dispute to an arbitration panel for settlement. Enclave enterprises (producing wholly for markets outside of CARICOM) enjoy a 15-year tax holiday. - Public Health (Covid-19) Rules 2021. After the attainment of independence in 1979 the multi-island state was renamed Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. See Terrorism. Only a narrow list of exceptions outlining the grounds for nondisclosure exists, but there is no specific timeline for relevant authorities to make the requested response or disclosure. The British monarch is the head of state and is represented by an appointed governor-general. HIV/AIDS:The U.S. Department of State is unaware of any HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors to or foreign residents of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Laws and Regulations on Foreign Direct Investment. The capital and major port is Kingstown, on Saint Vincent. Ministries. Before you travel, check the Entry requirements section for St Vincent and the Grenadines current entry restrictions and requirements. Saint Vincent retains its connection with the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. The WTO Dispute Settlement Panel and Appellate Body resolve disputes over WTO agreements, while courts of appropriate jurisdiction in both countries resolve private disputes. The EPA promotes trade-related developments in areas such as competition, intellectual property, public procurement, the environment, and the protection of personal data. If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country youre transiting. Local enterprises generally welcome joint ventures with foreign investors to access technology, expertise, markets, and capital. The country has a main public general hospital, several smaller public and private hospitals, and a number of outpatient health centres. The Economic Union established a single financial and economic space within which all factors of production, including goods, services, and people, move without hindrance. Other 18th- and 19th-century buildings include the courthouse and the House of Assembly, which occupy the same building, and the police barracks. Companies using or manufacturing chemicals must first obtain approval of their environmental and health practices from the St. Vincent and the Grenadines National Standards Institution and the Environmental Division of the Ministry of Health. Please click for full details. At least one trustee must be registered and licensed for an international trust to be registered. The Ministry of Public Service, Consumer Affairs and Sports wishes to notify the General Public that the Consumer Affairs Officers will be in Bequia to renew and issue Traders Licence for the year 2023. In addition to its website, the country offers an online guide that is useful for navigating the laws, rules, procedures, and registration requirements for foreign investors. There are no requirements for foreign information technology providers to turn over source code and/or provide access to surveillance (backdoors into hardware and software keys for encryption, etc.). St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a member of the ECCU and the ECCB. Secondary education begins at age 11. As a signatory to the WTO Agreement on the Technical Barriers to Trade, St. Vincent and the Grenadines must harmonize all national standards to international norms to avoid creating technical barriers to trade. The United States supports the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' efforts to expand its economic base and to provide a higher standard of living for its citizens. The EPA between the CARIFORUM states and the European Community contains the most detailed obligations in respect to intellectual property in any trade agreement to which St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a party. Short-term forecasts project a sluggish recovery throughout 2021 and a return to pre-pandemic levels of growth and tourism by 2024. 2023 St. Vincent and the Grenadines ratified the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) in 2017 and subsequently notified its Category A measures. Article 139 of the EPA requires parties to ensure an adequate and effective implementation of the international treaties dealing with intellectual property to which they are parties, and of the Agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPS).. We can: Domestic Violence:U.S. citizen victims of domestic violence may contact the U.S. Embassy for assistance at (246) 227-4000. The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court is the domestic arbitration body, and the local courts recognize and enforce foreign arbitral awards. There are no criminal or administrative sanctions for not providing a response and there is no appeal mechanism for review of a disclosure denial. Avoid displaying flashy jewelry, expensive electronics, and large amounts of cash. The High Court has 16 justices, two of whom are permanently resident in the country and sit in the court of summary jurisdiction. The country has not adopted any specific data protection legislation. Companies registered in St. Vincent and the Grenadines have the right to repatriate all capital, royalties, dividends, and profits free of all taxes or any other charges on foreign exchange transactions. There is no legislation to regulate competition in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Consular support is not available from the British High Commission in Kingstown. Stick to well-lit and well-traveled routes. The OECS promotes harmonization among member states in foreign policy, defense and security, and economic affairs. CARIBCAN is an economic and trade development assistance program for Commonwealth Caribbean countries in which Canada provides duty-free access to its national market for most products originating in Commonwealth Caribbean countries. & O. Women are increasingly involved in economic, political, and cultural life to a greater degree than was the case traditionally. The government must serve a notice of acquisition on the person from whom the land is acquired. See Natural disasters. Domestic and foreign banks can establish operations in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. St. Vincent and the Grenadines does not have a bilateral investment treaty or a free trade agreement with an investment chapter with the United States. In November 2020, Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines since 2001, made history by securing the fifth consecutive victory of his Unity Labour Party (ULP) in general election. While there is no formal legislation in relation to incentives in the information and telecommunications sector, commercial presence and establishment is at the discretion of the Cabinet on advice from the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission. Concessions for expansions of not less than five guest rooms are also available. There is no obligation for the government to consider proposed amendments prior to implementation. S.R. 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