As part of the Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre (CARTAC) work program on External Sector Statistics (ESS) a technical assistance (TA) mission was conducted to the Central Statistics Office (CSO) of Saint Lucia during October 28–November 1, 2024. The mission focused on data collection issues related to the Citizenship by Investment Program (CIP), and the work program to improve estimates for trade in goods, travel exports, and direct investment.