SLYOU Magazine Issue 1 | Page 72

Story and Photos by Stan Bishop Despite facing many challenges, some small entrepreneurs seem determined to get their startups going. Such is the case with Jano James, centre, owner of VRcade. Opening a new business in Saint Lucia has been growing pains for many years now. However, many small businesses, which contribute to a large share of the island’s gross domestic product (GDP), have either folded or continue to be unattractive for many entrepreneurs. Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has repeatedly said government aims to ease the squeeze many entrepreneurs find themselves 70 SL-YOU | Business, People & Lifestyle www.slyoumag.com | July-August 2019