Learn About the Ministry
Led by the Honourable Samal Mojah Duggins, the Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives and the Creative Economy is committed to empowering the people of St. Kitts and Nevis to create, grow, own and sustain successful enterprises.
The Ministry is dedicated to creating an environment where ideas can become viable enterprises, businesses can grow, communities can thrive and creative talent can become sustainable careers. Our work supports entrepreneurs, small businesses, cooperatives and creative professionals while expanding opportunities for meaningful participation in the economic development of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Supporting MSMEs through business development, training, capacity building, access to resources and initiatives designed to help entrepreneurs start, strengthen and expand their businesses.
Cooperatives
Strengthening cooperative societies through education, good governance and sustainable development while promoting shared ownership, economic empowerment and stronger communities.
Creative Economy
Transforming creativity, culture and talent into sustainable economic opportunities across the arts, entertainment, heritage, craft, film, media, fashion, culinary arts and other creative industries.
“Driving Opportunity. Building Enterprise. Empowering People”
Why It Matters
Why Our Work Matters
Small businesses create livelihoods. Entrepreneurs
introduce new ideas, products and services.
Cooperatives strengthen communities, while the creative industries generate opportunities and preserve
our cultural identity.
Together, these sectors play an important
role in building a more resilient, innovative
and inclusive economy for St. Kitts and Nevis.
Our Approach
Working Together for Growth
Our approach is built on collaboration, capacity building, innovation and sustainability. We work with
entrepreneurs, cooperatives, creatives, educational and financial institutions, private sector
partners and regional and international organizations to expand opportunities and strengthen the business ecosystem.
Our Vision
To foster a dynamic and inclusive economic ecosystem where entrepreneurship, cooperative enterprise and creativity drive innovation, opportunity, ownership and sustainable national development.
Our Commitment
Empowering Entrepreneurs
Providing the knowledge, tools and support
needed to start and grow successful businesses.
Strengthening MSMEs
Supporting businesses that contribute to employment, innovation and economic growth.
Promoting Cooperatives
Advancing shared ownership and economic participation within communities.
Growing the Creative Economy
Helping creatives develop, professionalize and commercialize their talents.
Driving Innovation & Partnerships
Connecting businesses and creatives
to knowledge, resources and new markets.
Improving the Business Environment
Supporting policies and programmes that make it easier to establish and operate enterprises.
Building an Inclusive Economy
Creating meaningful opportunities for individuals, communities and businesses to participate and prosper.
People. Possibility. Progress.
By investing in our entrepreneurs, cooperatives and
creative industries, we are investing in the productive
capacity of our people and in the future
prosperity and resilience
of St. Kitts and Nevis.
Together, we are creating an economy where ideas
have room to grow, enterprise has the support to
succeed, and every Kittitian and Nevisian
has the opportunity to contribute to and benefit
from national development.
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