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