The OHADAC Regional Arbitration Centre (CARO Centre) and the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, in partnership with the OECS, are pleased to inform you of an upcoming professional training programme on “Alternative Dispute Resolution for Businesses: Practical Tools for Commercial Risk Management”, which will take place on 17 September 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, at the Saint Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture.
This programme is designed to introduce businesses to arbitration and mediation as practical, efficient and business-oriented alternatives to traditional litigation. Through a combination of expert presentations, case studies and interactive workshops, participants will gain a practical understanding of how alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms can be used to prevent disputes, manage commercial risks and resolve conflicts more effectively.
Rather than providing purely theoretical knowledge, the programme aims to equip participants with practical tools and the confidence to recognise when ADR can become a strategic business asset. It will provide a clearer understanding of the opportunities, challenges and practical implications of arbitration and mediation, enabling businesses to make informed decisions and integrate these mechanisms into their commercial practices where appropriate.
By encouraging the effective use of ADR, businesses can reduce the time and costs associated with commercial disputes, preserve valuable commercial relationships and strengthen legal certainty in their transactions. As the primary users of these mechanisms, they play a key role in fostering a culture of dispute prevention and efficient dispute resolution across the Caribbean.
This training therefore offers a valuable opportunity to develop practical skills that support business resilience, protect commercial interests and contribute to a more predictable and secure business environment.
We would be pleased to have you take note of this upcoming programme and kindly invite you to save the date in your agenda.
Further details, including the programme and registration information, will be communicated shortly.

Kind regards,
The Chamber Team - St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture