For years, young Saint Lucians faced significant barriers to entrepreneurship, lacking both financial resources and mentorship. However, the establishment of the Youth Economy Agency (YEA) in April 2023 has begun to change this narrative. Under the Youth Economy Act No. 17 of 2022, YEA provides young individuals aged 15 to 35 with access to finance, capacity building, and business support services, addressing critical issues like youth unemployment and low participation in the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) sector.