Department Of cooperatives,St.Kitts
Supporting cooperatives that are built on shared ownership and community empowerment.
Cooperative Education
Learn what cooperatives are and how they work
Our Services
Advisory, training, and registration support
Registered Cooperatives
Find cooperatives operating across St. Kitts
Events & Workshops
Upcoming training, seminars, and outreach
About Our Department
Supporting Cooperatives Across St. Kitts
The Department of Cooperatives works with individuals and communities to build resilient, member owned cooperatives across a range of sectors, including agriculture, fisheries, financial services, and other community-based enterprises. We provide the guidance, training, and support cooperatives need to grow and strengthen their operations
Advisory & Guidance
Expert advice on forming, managing, and growing cooperatives
Capacity Building
Workshops and seminars to strengthen governance and leadership
Registration & Compliance
Assistance with legal registration and regulatory compliance
Financial Support
Providing cooperatives with resources and support to strengthen their operations and pursue opportunities.
Promoting Cooperative Values
Advocating for cooperation, mutual support, and community empowerment
Types of Cooperatives
From farming to finance, cooperatives take many forms across St. Kitts.
Consumer Cooperatives
Owned and operated by consumers who purchase goods and services from the cooperative.
Worker Cooperatives
Operated and owned by employees who share profits and decision-making.
Producer Cooperatives
Formed by individuals or groups who produce goods or services and market them collectively.
Agricultural Cooperatives
Focus on farming, offering services like purchasing inputs or marketing agricultural products.
Housing Cooperatives
Provide affordable housing options through collective ownership and management.
Financial Cooperatives (Credit Unions)
Offer financial services like savings accounts, loans, and other banking services.
COOPERATIVES ACROSS ST. KITTS
We’re committed to helping cooperatives grow stronger — providing guidance, training, and support that builds lasting, member-owned success across our communities.
Registered Producer Cooperatives
Junior Savers Cooperatives
Cooperative Sectors
Members Supported
Cooperative Principles
WE ARE COMMITTED TO COOPERATIVES
The Department of Cooperatives provides guidance, training, and support to help member-owned cooperatives grow and thrive across St. Kitts.
Our COOPERATIVES SERVICES
From advisory support to training and registration, we support cooperatives at every stage—from formation to growth through supervision, inspection and monitoring, and leadership of the regulatory process.
WANT TO START A COOPERATIVE?
Whether you’re forming a new cooperative or growing an existing one, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Contact us at:
1869-467-1326
Email us at:
cooperatives@gov.kn
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