The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture held its 129th annual general meeting on November 20, where Gordon Charles of JQ Charles Group of Companies was elected president, while Esther Browne-Weeks of East Caribbean Financial Holding was elected to serve as first vice president. The meeting was held at the Royal St. Lucian Conference Room

The complete Board of Directors is:

President: Gordon Charles J.Q. Charles Group of Companies

1St Vice President: Esther Browne Eastern Caribbean Financial Holdings Ltd

2nd Vice President: Lanfraze Chrubin Windward and Leeward Brewery Ltd

Immediate Past President: Gerard Bergasse Tropical Shipping

Member: Martin Dorville Consolidated Foods Ltd.

Member: Margaret Monplaisir St. Lucia Distillers Ltd

Member: Trevor Louisy St. Lucia Electricity Services Ltd

Member: Cheryl Renwick Renwick and Company

Member: Karen Peter Caribbean Metals Ltd

Member: Sue Monplaisir The Wave St. Lucia Limited

Member: Brenda Duncan BDO

The feature address was delivered by Dr. Warren Smith, president of Caribbean Development Bank, who spoke to the “Short to medium term prospects for the St. Lucia economy.