Stick to well-lit and well-traveled routes. As a member of the OECS, its foreign exchange system is fully liberalized. The British monarch is the head of state and is represented by an appointed governor-general. The unicameral legislature, the House of Assembly, has 21 members. Telephone Number: 246-227-4000 First Floor, Moussa Building. There was a candidate entry of 596; 553 of whom were from the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Community College, and 43 Private Candidates. Table 3: Sources and Destination of FDI 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. Kingstown Vincentian athletes compete and place regularly in the quadrennial Commonwealth Games. According to the World Banks 2020 Doing Business Report, dispute resolution generally took 595 days, though this may vary. La Soufriere, an active volcano located on the northern part of St. Vincent, poses a constant threat. The ECSE is a regional securities market established by the ECCB and regulated by the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission. Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the U.S., regardless of local law. The judicial system consists of lower courts, called magistrates courts, and a family court. Francis Etienne, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of The Republic of France to the OECS, Presented Letters Of Credence to the Governor General of Saint Vincent And The Grenadines. 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. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a member of the ECCU. The next general elections are constitutionally due in 2025. There are no targeted privatization programs in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. St. Vincent and the Grenadines ranked 61st of 190 countries in enforcing contracts in the report. Edmond JacksonTelephone:(784) 457-1343(784) 456-1111 Ext: 3507Fax:(784) 457-2943E-mail: office.finance@gov.vc. Enclave enterprises (producing wholly for markets outside of CARICOM) enjoy a 15-year tax holiday. 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 CBB and the FSC established a regulatory sandbox in 2018 where financial technology entities can do live testing of their products and services. Employers who fail to pay minimum wages are subject to orders for the payment of the wages. Sputnik V Authorized in Saint 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. Data not available. 17 August 2017. The Employment of Foreign Nationals and Commonwealth Citizens Act provides foreign nationals or Commonwealth citizens must obtain valid work permits. An international company may import machinery and equipment free from certain taxes and custom duties if the imports are capital goods to be used in a companys business. Laws and Regulations on Foreign Direct Investment. International companies are also exempt from competitive tax for 25 years. - Public Health (Covid-19) Rules 2021. Member states are required to establish and maintain a national competition authority for implementing the rules of competition. S.R. For example, enclave enterprises must produce goods exclusively for export outside the CARICOM region. 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. The country has not adopted any specific data protection legislation. Emal:BridgetownACS@state.gov. A business must register with the Commerce and Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), the Ministry of Trade, the Inland Revenue Department, and the National Insurance Service. 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. Modified Date. Arrest Notification:If you are arrested or detained, ask police or prison officials to notify the U.S. Embassy immediately. In1989, Germany and St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed a treaty for the Encouragement and Reciprocal Protection of Investment. 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. The Ministry of Tourism administers the Act. See Terrorism. The government recognizes trusts if they are in writing and follow the formal requirements for a deed or settlement under the International Trust Act. Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. There are also direct flights between St Vincent and Miami and New York, on American Airlines and Caribbean Airways respectively. NOTE:Generally, all U.S. citizens are required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, as well as proof of anticipated departure from the country. Office of Public Prosecutions Most secondary schools are government controlled, with a few run by the Catholic and Anglican religious organizations with government assistance. Performance and Data Localization Requirements. The Act recognizes several types of international trusts: protective or spendthrift trusts, charitable trusts, and purpose trusts. 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).. Email: dppsvg@vincysurf.com, Colin John The Banking Act requires all commercial banks and other institutions to be licensed. CARICOM has bilateral agreements with Cuba, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and Venezuela. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, U.S.-Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Relations, U.S. Assistance to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Group I enterprises (50 percent or more local value added) enjoy a 15-year tax holiday; Group II enterprises (25 to 49 percent local value added) are granted 12 years; Group III enterprises (10 to 24 percent local value added) receive ten years. The annual budget address can be found online. The government offers other incentive packages on an ad hoc basis. All COVID-19 related travel restrictions have been lifted. Fax: +(246) 431-0179 * Source for Host Country Data: Eastern Caribbean Central Bank https://eccb-centralbank.org/statistics/dashboard-datas/. Between 1960 and 1962, St Vincent and the Grenadines was a distinct administrative unit of the Federation of the West Indies. The Comptroller of Inland Revenue is empowered to assess a trusts eligibility for tax exemptions and may require the registered trustee to provide financial information. It has double-taxation treaties with the United States, Canada, the UK, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. There is relatively little police enforcement of traffic regulations. The final court of appeal is the Judicial Committee of the UK Privy Council. See ourRoad Safety pagefor more information. The CIPO administers the registration of patents, trademarks, and service marks. The EPA recognizes the protection and enforcement of intellectual property. Telephone Number. The government runs a free public library system. Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging with your doctors prescription. Policies Towards Foreign Direct Investment. 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. The United States established historically friendly diplomatic relations with Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 1981 following its independence from the United Kingdom. There are currently 28 state-owned enterprises (SOEs) operating in the following sectors: water, transportation, housing, transportation (ports), electricity, tourism, information and communication, telecommunications, investment and investment services, financial services, fisheries, agriculture, sports and culture, civil engineering, and infrastructure. However, crimes of opportunity such as petty larceny, burglary, automobile break-ins; as well as incidents of violent crime, such as murder, sexual assault, robbery, shootings, and drug related crimes do occasionally occur. As part of supervision, licensed financial institutions are required to submit monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports to the ECCB. The OECS promotes harmonization among member states in foreign policy, defense and security, and economic affairs. country comparison to the world: 195 Nationality noun: Saint Vincentian (s) or Vincentian (s) For children, the focus of attention is on immunization against diseases such as polio and measles. & O. There is no hyperbaric chamber, and divers requiring treatment for decompression illness must be evacuated from the island. Invest SVG provides business support services and market intelligence to all investors. Address: It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check your cover. They include the Botanical Gardens (founded in 1765) and Fort Charlotte (1806); of architectural interest is the Georgian-style St. Georges (Anglican) Cathedral. The law also provides that it is lawful to conduct peaceful picketing in contemplation of a trade dispute. Invest SVG has the authority to screen and review FDI projects. The Enforcement Division of the Customs and Excise Department spearheads the preventative and enforcement aspects of IPR protection, which includes the detention, seizure, and forfeiture of counterfeit goods. & O. Weather Outlook - 13th April 2023 (6am) A few showers from time to time are forecast across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines during the next 3 days due to weak low level perturbations embedded within the easterly trades. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has an open economy with a dependence on imports, 19% of which come from the United States. 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. Sandy Bay HC. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of State of the views or products contained therein. Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. Review the. Caribbean/Canada Trade Agreement (CARIBCAN). There are no criminal or administrative sanctions for not providing a response and there is no appeal mechanism for review of a disclosure denial. See ourwebpagefor further information. The exemptions include income tax, excise tax, customs duties, and stamp duty exemptions. You have rejected additional cookies. In November 2022, Government introduced a new tax regime for the importation for motor vehicles. 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. In the rural areas, celebrations of this festival are more diverse and include attempts to revive dying cultural practices. The Trade Disputes Act provides that alternative dispute mechanisms are available as a means for settling disputes between two private parties. Consular support is not available from the British High Commission in Kingstown. St. Vincent and the Grenadines, like other Eastern Caribbean countries, is highly dependent on tourism, which accounted for 28.6 percent of GDP and 19.9 percent of formal sector employment in 2019. The review process is transparent and contingent on the size of capital investment and the projects projected economic impact. The Enforcement Division also conducts investigations of customs offenses and administers fines and penalties. At least one trustee must be registered and licensed for an international trust to be registered. Thus, the country must implement regionally developed regulations, such as legislation passed under the OECS Authority, unless it seeks specific concessions not to do so. Data not available. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary form of government. Coordinator for the Arctic Region, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Office of International Religious Freedom, Office of the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of the Science and Technology Adviser, Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services, Bureau of Information Resource Management, Office of Management Strategy and Solutions, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, U.S. The Ministry of Health & the Environment is located on the first floor of the Government Ministerial Building, situated on Halifax Street. The country has a main public general hospital, several smaller public and private hospitals, and a number of outpatient health centres. When Columbus sighted the principal island on 22 January 1498, he named it after the saint whose feast falls on that day. News Releases New Import Tax Regime For Motor Vehicles In November 2022, Government introduced a new tax regime for the importation for motor vehicles. Flights are on Wednesdays and Sundays and involve a short layover in Barbados but no changing of planes. Severe Weather Information Statement For Saint Vincent And The Grenadines Issued. The Ministers of Finance usually act in consultation with the ECCB with respect to those areas of responsibility within the Minister of Finances portfolio. William Bligh, the former commander of HMS Bounty. Policy, Planning and Administration Community Health Services Hospital Services Geriatric Services Mental Health Services Laboratory Services Environmental Health Services World Pediatric Project (WPP) Projects Communications Health Professional Associations Covid-19 Updates Covid-19 Hotline: 1784-534-4325 - Your health is a shared responsibility The Eastern Caribbean islands are vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms from mid-May through November. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines court system consists of a lower and an upper judiciary. It is also a member of the UN World Intellectual Property Organization and is a signatory to its treaties. Medical Medical And Diagnostic Centre. Emergency After-Hours Telephone: +(246) 227-4000 St. Vincent and the Grenadines does not have a provincial level of Government. 457-6836. Visitors. U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Other Investment Insurance Programs, 13. See our webpage for more information oninsurance providers for overseas coverage. Offshore businesses are also subject to value added tax (VAT) on taxable goods imported into St. Vincent and the Grenadines. 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. The Caribbean Forum of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (CARIFORUM) and the European Community signed an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) in 2008. The government, however, offered limited cash grants to some workers whose employment was impacted by the layoffs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The arbitration panel must issue an award that is consistent with national employment laws. 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. This provision is generally observed in practice. The U.S. Peace Corps has volunteers in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, who work in education. It promotes economic development through private sector initiatives in Central America and the Caribbean by expanding foreign and domestic investment in non-traditional sectors, diversifying country economies, and expanding their imports. A prime minister, the leader of the majority party, is the head of government. It permits duty-free entry of products manufactured or assembled in St. Vincent and the Grenadines into the United States. The first successful DCash retail central bank digital currency (CDBC) consumer-to-merchant transaction took place in Grenada in February following a multi-year development process. The law also provides for public access to information. The ECCB is the supervisory authority over financial institutions registered under the Banking Act of 2015. It is composed of 15 members (called representatives) elected to . The Caribbean Basin Initiative facilitates the economic development and export diversification of the Caribbean Basin economies. These steps are listed at http://www.investsvg.com. Workers have the right to report and/or leave unsafe work environments without jeopardy to continued employment. This includes 114,780 Pfizer doses. 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. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider. If traveling with prescription medication, check with the government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to ensure the medication is legal in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 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. Faith-Based Travelers: See the following webpages for details: LGBTI Travelers:Consensual same-sex sexual activity is illegal, with penalties up to 10 years in prison. Please click for full details. The law prohibits antiunion discrimination and dismissal for engagement in union activities. Thursday: There is a high chance of mostly cloudy skies and a few occasional showers. The countrys legal system is based on the British common law system. Government of St. Vincent & the Grenadines Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Information Technology This website was developed with the assistance of the Government of Canada through the Project for the Regional Advancement of Statistics in the Caribbean (PRASC). To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. 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. Mopion is furnished with a single thatched umbrella, Punaise is simply . The government sometimes partners with NGOs and generally encourages philanthropy. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines The name Saint Vincent originally applied to the mainland and the group of smaller islands associated with it. The Banking Act 2015 is a harmonized piece of legislation across all ECCU member states. The government is open to all investment, but is currently prioritizing investment in niche markets, particularly tourism, international financial services, agroprocessing, light manufacturing, creative industries, and information and communication technologies. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you and watch for signs of sudden braking. Through the Fiscal Incentives Act, St. Vincent and the Grenadines offers many incentives for investors and provides the necessary information on the laws, criteria, and application procedures to qualify for these incentives. St. Vincent and the Grenadines does not have a recent history of politically-motivated violence or civil disturbance. 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. There is generally no statutory standard obligation for public officers to disclose financial information to a specific authority. ltima actualizacin: 23 de junio, 2011. Well send you a link to a feedback form. The anticipated recovery from the pandemic-induced downturn is expected to fall significantly short of expectations, contributing to a challenging economic outlook for 2021. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is also party to the following economic communities and organizations: The Treaty of Chaguaramas established the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in 1973. Both governments are concerned with combating both local production and the transshipment of narcotics. In March 2001, a victory by the ULP ended almost 17 years of NDP dominance. 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.). 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