IBCs

Office Hours
Most commercial houses open Monday – Friday 8:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.; some do extended hours 4:30 p.m. – 5:00p.m.  Others open on Saturdays as well from 8:00/9:00a.m. to 12 noon.

Language
The official language of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is English, and it is the language for doing business.  However, French and Spanish are widely taught on the Island and there are many bi-lingual inhabitants.

Currency
The official currency of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is the EC dollar – Eastern Caribbean currency.  It is tied to the USD at EC $2.70 = US $1.00.  Banks will change notes at US $2.67 to EC $ 1.00 and cheques at EC $2.68 to US $1.00.

The rate for other currencies fluctuates daily, but in addition to the US dollar, the British pound sterling and the Canadian dollar are widely accepted.  All major credit cards are accepted at restaurants and Hotels, and American Express, Visa, and MasterCard have representative agents in the State.

The monetary matters are regulated by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank with headquarters in St. Kitts.  

Couriers
DHL and Federal Express maintain fully staffed offices.  They are open on weekdays for business.  
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Post Office
The main post office is situated in the capital, Kingstown (not to be confused with Kingston which is in Jamaica).

To Enter
Valid passport must be carried by all persons entering the multi – island State.  However, UK, and USA and Canadian citizens who possess valid picture identification and valid return ticket may use them for entry.

Airlines
The multi – island state is serviced by Leeward Island Air Transport (LIAT); Mustique Airways; Air Martinique, American Eagle, Caribbean Star, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Air.  The main gateways are San Juan, Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia, Martinique and Trinidad and Tobago.

Regularly scheduled as well as charter flights are always available.  
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Banks

Exchange Bureau

E. T. Joshua Airport,  Tel: 1-784-458-4943  
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National Commercial Bank (SVG) Limited issues the Caribbean Credit Card Corporation’s VISA card and MASTERCARD, and provides merchant services.

First Caribbean International Bank Limited issues VISA and MASTERCARD card services.

Bank of Nova Scotia – Scotia Bank also issues SCOTIA BACK MASTERCARD.


Telecoms

Chamber Industry & Commerce

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Inc.
Corea's Bldg. (3rd Fl.)
Halifax Street, Box 134
Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Tel: 1-784-457-1464
Fax: 1-784-456-2944

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