The Mission Statement of the St. Lucia Cooperative Bank at the beginning of the 21st millennium sums up its historical purpose: "The St. Lucia Cooperative Bank Limited, a broadly based financial services organization and a Bank of choice, will provide the highest quality financial services to satisfy the needs of its customers and the interests of shareholders and employees through optimal use of technology."

With the millennium launched, our"enduring and important institution"prepared to re-image herself. While her essential heart remains, she called St. Lucians to "feel the pride.feel the difference."

She has proven that she believes in a bright future, rooted in a proud past. From the top of Bridge Street in downtown Castries, she and her staff can shout confidently,"People centred! Strong heritage! Great future!" The Bank has never ignored the real social problems and economic difficulties from 1938 to the present, but has always been confident that the cooperative spirit of her beginnings, with strong commitment to people and country, will carry her on.

From the old Penny Bank that opened its doors in January 1938 in Mongiraud Street in Carasco's backstore, to the new attractive edifice of the 1stNational Bank St. Lucia Limited on Bridge Street, we're still here for our St. Lucian family. Indeed, "an enduring and important St. Lucian institution."

Mission Statement

To contribute to national development by creating value for shareholders through the provision of financial services to local, regional and international individuals and corporate clients.

This will be achieved by creating value and satisfaction for our customers through excellent service driven by a highly skilled, empowered, visionary and inspired team using appropriate technology, supported by good corporate governance.