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WT/TPR/S/299/REV.1 |
S-II§19 |
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In 2011, Grenada developed an investment-generation strategy with the goal of increasing private investment in some selected sectors. Five sectors were identified as transformational, and some niches have been identified:
• agri-business: production of organic fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs;
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• energy development: the manufacturing, installation and servicing of solar water heaters and solar-powered products.
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Table 2.1. Major trade-related laws and regulations, December 2013
Legislation: Environmental Levy Act
Reference or date of first adoption: Act No. 5 of 1997
Latest amendment: Act No. 13 of 2007
Legislation: Forest, Soil and Water Conservation Act
Reference or date of first adoption: 1st August 1949
Latest amendment: Act No. 34 of 1984
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Environment
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Conservation
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WT/TPR/G/299/REV.1 |
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The Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Act of 1999 provides for the regulation and control of the importation, storage, manufacture, sale, transportation, disposal, and use of pesticides and toxic chemicals.
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The Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Act of 1999 provides for the regulation and control of the importation, storage, manufacture, sale, transportation, disposal, and use of pesticides and toxic chemicals. The Act is implemented by the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board, which comprises ten members from the Government and non-governmental organizations. The main function of the Board is to evaluate applications submitted for registration, to obtain licence or a research permit, and to grant or cancel licences. The board also advises the Minister on matters relevant to the making of regulations under the Act and monitors the implementation of these regulations. Imports of pesticides require a licence from the Pesticide Board, under the Drugs (Prevention and Misuse) Act No. 37 of 1978.
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S-III§135 |
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St. Kitts and Nevis is a member of various other IP-related treaties, such as the International Plant Protection Convention (ratified on 2 October 2005); the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity (11 September 2003); and the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (10 October 1986).
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WT/TPR/G/299/REV.1 |
G-I§1 |
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(…) These realities have been further compounded by natural disasters and other adverse weather conditions experienced during the period under review. (…)
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External vulnerabilities and a weak global environment, particularly from weaker tourism demand combined with domestic supply shocks contributed in part to the sluggish performance. Natural disasters, as in the case of Hurricane Tomas in 2010 and a major outbreak of a banana leaf disease posed serious challenges towards greater output growth. (…)
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(…) Agriculture's GDP contribution remained modest during the review period, partly due to the adverse effects of natural disasters, plant pests, and rising input prices. (…)
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WT/TPR/G/299/REV.1 |
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(…) The challenges of climate change, external shocks, high debt to GDP ratios, inflationary pressures and volatile food prices are real and have all contributed to an extended period of economic pressure. Consequently, it is Saint Lucia's view that the multilateral trading system must focus on a more equitable framework for trade and greater sensitivity for the circumstances of SVEs.
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S-I§6 |
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The Government's short-term reform programme also envisages a number of measures to reinforce the institutional framework and enhance competitiveness, such as: establishing a specialized court for commercial disputes; creating an energy sector regulator and paving the way for commercial entry of renewable energy producers; implementing information technology solutions for fully transactional online presence of the public administration and monitoring of government vehicles; and a better targeted social safety net.
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