Honourable Carlos James, Esq. MP is an elected Parliamentarian and serves in the Cabinet of the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as the Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture.
He is a former Speaker of the House in the Parliament of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and also served as a Senator and Deputy Speaker.
Minister James has ministerial responsibility for Tourism, Aviation, Sustainable Development, Climate Change, Oceans, Heritage and Recreational Sites, National Parks and Beaches, Culture, Filming, Copyright, Memorial Hall, the National Trust and a number of government agencies and statutory bodies, which provides services covering the aforementioned areas.
Minister James brings a wealth of professional experience to the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, having spent over a decade as a practising Barrister-at-Law and Solicitor.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Hons. and a Master of Laws (LL.M). He is a graduate of the City Law School (formerly Inns of Court School of Law), London UK and is a member of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn (London, UK). He is called to the Bar of England and Wales and the Bar of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines respectively.
Honourable Carlos James, Esq. MP is an elected Parliamentarian and serves in the Cabinet of the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as the Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Hons. and a Master of Laws (LL.M). He is a graduate of the City Law School (formerly Inns of Court School of Law), London UK and is a member of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn (London, UK). He is called to the Bar of England and Wales and the Bar of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines respectively.
Delivering for North Leeward
- Education & Training – Expanded North Leeward TVET Centre, improved schools, early childhood centres, and provided scholarships.
- Healthcare – Upgraded Chateaubelair Smart Hospital and rehabilitated health centres in Rose Hall, Troumaca, and Coull’s Hill.
- Housing – Built new homes and continued repairs after natural hazards.
- Economy & Skills – Established agro-processing and hospitality training hubs to boost jobs and local enterprise.
- Sports & Tourism – Built top sporting facilities in multiple communities and upgraded key tourism sites like Dark View Falls and Richmond Eco-Park.
- Infrastructure – Constructed Chateaubelair Jetty and improved roads across Copeland, Palmyra, Petit Bordel, Troumaca, and other areas.
Vision for North Leeward
- Youth & Training – Expand skills, entrepreneurship, and tech access for jobs.
- Agriculture & Infrastructure – Upgrade roads, build greenhouse park and modern agro-depot.
- Tourism & Sustainability – Boost eco-tourism and hospitality training while protecting the environment.
- Culture & Arts – Create hubs in Petit Bordel and Troumaca to preserve traditions and drive festivals.
- Housing & Community – Build homes, repair post-disaster, and improve essential services.
- Business & Economy – Establish Administrative Complex and grow Chateaubelair as a commerce hub.