The JQ Charles Group of Companies

Realty division. “Real estate develop- ment, property management, and the automotive division drive investment,” Gordon explains. “We gave up a lot of manufacturing because, on a small is- land, the economies of scale don’t jus- tify it. Things can be imported cheaper –plastic bags, laundry detergent. So, you’d be protecting an industry that doesn’t make any sense, in some cases.” JQ Motors is one of the largest deal- ers on the island and offers autos from Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Suzuki, Mercedes, Audi, and trucks from Fuso. Gordon says A ST. LUCIA LEGACY THE JQ CHARLES Group of Companies AT A GLANCE THE JQ CHARLES GROUP OF COMPANIES WHAT: A group of companies that include retail, automotive, insurance, and real estate WHERE: Castries, St. Lucia WEBSITE: www.jqcharlesgroup.com