COUNTRY RESOURCES
Navigating the road to exporting your products can be cumbersome. We're dedicated to helping you fill in the gaps where needed. You can lean on us to help you clarify procedures, facilitate connections or do research on specific requirements pertaining to your products. Our growing database below has contact information for useful agencies, some of whom we have personal relationships with. For a checklist of topics to cover with these agencies, please visit our Export Readiness page.
1. Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC)
The BIDC is a great resource and starting point for gathering all the necessary information needed to become export ready. Their website also includes information on all the various Certificate of Origin forms that must be completed for those products that meet origin requirements. All exporters of new products which require certification by the BIDC should first apply to the Certification Department of the BIDC to ascertain if the product qualifies under the relevant preferential scheme.
General Contact:
Phone : (246)427-5350
Fax: (246)426-7802
E-mail: bidc@bidc.org
Website: bidc.org/
Who to ask for:
Sonja Trotman
strotman@bidc.org
Dwaine Stuart
dwainestuart@bidc.org
Modou Daeng
Useful Links:
Information for Certificates of Origin: Link here
Export Certification Forms: Link here
Example of Certificate of Origin Application: Link here
2. Barbados Manufacturers Association (BMA)
BMA is a great resource for relevant information and advice for exporting to overseas markets. They can inform you about the necessary standards, regulations and procedures to be followed when producing products for local and international markets. They can also help you to navigate the various trade agreements that Barbados has and provide advice on packaging.
Contact:
Phone: 1-246-426-4474
Website: bma.bb
Who to ask for:
Director, BMA
Shardae Boyce
Email: director@bma.bb
Phone: 1-246-426-4474
3. Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI)
The BNSI is a non-governmental organization that publishes labeling and marking requirements in their standards regulations. They can be contacted to inquire about the labeling and marketing requirements for certain products.
Contact:
Phone: 246-426-3870.
Fax: 246-436-1495
Email: info@bnsi.com.bb
1. JAMPRO
JAMPRO is a government agency devoted to advancing export development, among other goals. They are a great starting place to guide you through all the steps needed to become export ready.
Specifically, JAMPRO handles exporter registrations via their online portal -- jexporter.com.
General Contact:
Email: info@.jamprocorp.com
Phone: (876) 929-9450-61
Website: dobusinessjamaica.com/
2. Jamaica Trade Information Portal
This is a great online resource for everything related to trade. Take a look at their Guide to Export for a comprehensive overview of all the steps you need to take to export your products overseas. Before you start calling or meeting with agencies, it might be a good idea to get yourself acquainted with the basics.
General Contact:
Email - info@tradeboard.gov.jm
Phone - (876)-967-0507 (Jamaica), 1-888-367-8247 (Toll Free)
Website: jamaicatradeportal.gov.jm
2. Jamaica Trade Board
This agency deals with the issuing of Certificates of Origin. They also issue export licenses for the limited group of products -- such as jewelry and certain wood products, among others -- that require a special license. We think this agency stands out among the others for their ease of access and customer service.
General Contact:
General Email: info@tradeboard.gov.jm
Supporting Documents Email: documents@tradeboard.gov.jm
Phone: (876)-967-0507
Toll Free (Jamaica Only) : 1-888-367-8247
Fax: (876)-948-5441 or (876)-948-7486
Website: tradeboard.gov.jm
Who to ask for:
Joan Butler
jbutler@tradeboard.gov.jm
(876) 967-0507 x1021
Laura Brissette
lbrissett@tradeboard.gov.jm
(876) 967-0507 x1011
4. Bureau of Standards
The Bureau of Standards is a good resource for understanding labelling requirements, as well as any special certification requirements for products such as processed foods. This document gives a comprehensive overview of their labeling requirements.
General Contact:
Phone: (876) 926-3140/926-0229
Website: bsj.org.jm/
1. Export St. Lucia
Export Saint Lucia is the Saint Lucian Government’s National Trade Export and Promotion Agency.
General Contact:
Website: exportsaintlucia.org
1. Exportt Ltd
This is a great one-stop resource for understanding all the different processes involved in becoming export ready. Please see the "Who to contact" section for our contact at Exportt, who will be very helpful in filling in any gaps.
General Contact:
Exportt Limited
TRADE CERTIFICATION UNITS
PORT OF SPAIN
151 B Charlotte Street
Port of Spain
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Tel: (868) 625-2363/0520
Fax: (868) 625-2359
E-mail: info@exportt.co.tt
Who to contact:
Brian Benjamin
Phone: 868-762-6573
Email: bbenjamin@exportt.co.tt
2. TTBizLink
TTBizLink is a great starting place for online resources, as well as the place to complete several of the processes in becoming export ready. It is a secure, user-friendly online interface that gives businesses and individuals 24/7 access to applications for key government’s trade and business services.
General Contact:
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Level 9, Nicholas Tower
63-65 Independence Square, Port of Spain
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Phone: 465-7649 and 465-7658
Email: support.ttbizlink@gov.tt
Website: www.ttbizlink.gov.tt
Useful Links:
Information on Export Licenses: Link here
Certificate of Origin Instructions: Link here
Register with ttconnect and TTBizLink:
To complete a ttconnect ID, TTBizLink ID and TTBizLink registrations, you can contact any of the following ttconnect Service Centres:
PORT OF SPAIN:
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Level 9 Nicholas Tower, 63-65 Independence Square
Email: support.ttbizlink@gov.tt
Tel: 465-7649 and 465-7658; Fax: 623-5156
Import/Export Permits and Licences
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Trade Licence Unit
Ground Floor, TTMA Building
42 Tenth Avenue, Barataria
The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Tel: (868) 675-8242 or (868) 674-3545 or (868) 623-2931 Ext. 3002-3022
Fax: (868) 675-5465
Website: www.tradeind.gov.tt
Business hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and on Fridays from
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding public holidays.
For assistance with completing online applications, the TTBizLink Help Desk is
available Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding public holidays.