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Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Supporting entrepreneurs and MSMEs through business development, training and resources.
Cooperatives
Strengthening cooperatives through support, education and sustainable development.
Creative Economy
Supporting creatives, innovation and opportunities for sustainable growth.
Cultural Heritage
Preserving and celebrating our culture, traditions and heritage.
About The Ministry
Led by the Honourable Samal Mojah Duggins, the Ministry of Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Cooperatives and the Creative Economy is committed to building a stronger, more inclusive and resilient economy by empowering the people of St. Kitts and Nevis to create, grow and sustain successful enterprises.
Through support for small businesses and entrepreneurs, the development of cooperatives, and investment in the creative economy, the Ministry creates opportunities for individuals and communities to transform ideas, skills and creativity into sustainable livelihoods.
Our work focuses on capacity building, innovation, access to resources, collaboration and creating an enabling environment where businesses and creative enterprises can thrive.
Driving Opportunity. Building Enterprise. Empowering People.
Our Impact
Businesses Assisted
Training Programmes
Persons Trained
Our Departments
Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Technical support, business advisory and training to help entrepreneurs start, grow and succeed.
Cooperatives
Supporting agriculture, housing, credit unions and small business cooperatives built on shared ownership and community empowerment.
Creative Economy
Championing the artists, makers, innovators and cultural practitioners driving the creative economy forward.
Cultural Heritage
Preserves, promotes and celebrates our culture as a key part of our identity and economic growth.
Our Partners
We are proud to collaborate with organizations locally, regionally and internationally.
Media & Highlights
Entrepreneurship Week
The Ministry annually observes Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), a worldwide initiative celebrated in over 200 countries that promotes innovation, creativity, business development, and entrepreneurship.
Cooperatives in Action
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.
CreatTV
Upcoming Events & Initiatives
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