 Marvin St. Louis, Information Assistant, Consumer Affairs Department. The Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Corporatives and Consumer Affairs is experiencing a shipping delay of brown sugar due to supply chain issues and is actively working to expedite shipments to St. Lucia. Global supply chain issues constrain a variety of basic goods from reaching the hands of consumers. When shipments continue to be impacted due to container shortages, specifically 20-foot containers are becoming increasingly difficult to source due to congestion at ports and rising demand. The Ministry would like to reassure the public that every avenue is being pursued to mitigate the impact of the global supply chain disruptions. Brown sugar is expected to arrive by this weekend, however, refined sugar is available to consumers for purchase. The Ministry wishes to thank you for your patience and understanding.