Who we are
Coreas Hazells Inc. is an amalgamation of companies, one of which was established in 1845.
We're a member company of Goddard Enterprises Ltd (GEL). – a regional conglomerate, headquartered in Barbados and listed on the Barbados Stock Exchange.
Goddard Enterprises maintains a reputation of strength while reinventing itself to adapt to the economy and ever changing trends.
History
Coreas Hazells has come a long way since its inception in 1845. Here are some key changes and milestones that have occurred over the years. Over the years we have continued to innovate and adapt to changing market conditions.
Coreas Auto Supplies Limited was formed to manage the Automotive division. As part of the GEL Group, and subsidiary of Coreas Hazells Inc, CAS is the local Nissan Authorized dealer and authorize distributor for Shell lubricant products.
Coreas Building Supplies Limited was formed to manage the Building Supplies division. As part of the GEL Group, and subsidiary of Coreas Hazells Inc, CBSL is an established hardware company carrying heavy and light hardware items with multiple locations throughout the island of St. Vincent and Grenadines.
GEL Group separates the Food and Beverage Division from its other holdings and creates two separate local companies, with Coreas Hazells Inc. managing the Building Supplies, Automotive, Pharmacy, Insurance and Shipping operations and Coreas Distribution Ltd managing the Food & Beverage operation.
Corea & Co (1988) Limited was formed to manage the Shipping Agencies, as a member of the GEL Group, Corea & Co (1988) Ltd is well established and accepted as being the most respected shipping agency and shore excursion operator in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, serving 85% of the cruise vessels and 70% of cargo vessels that visit our shores.
Goddard acquired 53.59% of the shares in W.B. Hutchinson & Co (St. Vincent) Limited and acquired all remaining shares in 1990. WBH held the ACE Hardware franchise and a Food Distribution Department.
Goddard Enterprises (St. Vincent) Limited acquired Hazells Limited – the oldest registered company in SVG (established in 1845). This company is comprised of a Hardware and Building Supplies Department, a Wholesale Food and Liquor Department, along with Automotive, Shipping and Insurance Departments.
All trading activities of the other three companies were taken over by United Traders Ltd which later changed its name to Corea’s Trading Limited.
H.D. Dear Ltd – a company that held lands at Cane Hall and several agencies including B.A.T (British American Tobacco) – was also purchased. In that same year, a holding company – Goddard Enterprises (St. Vincent) Ltd – was formed to own the St. Vincent interests.
GEL purchased another privately owned company called Corea and Co Ltd., with similar trading practices to the above but in addition, had Shipping and Insurance department. Later, in 1968, another private company was purchased – Gerry Palmer Limited.
Goddard Enterprises Limited (GEL) acquired its second overseas interest when it purchased United Traders Limited, a privately owned company that traded in hardware, food, motor vehicles and a department store.
Country Lead
Mr. Kevin Dickson
Coreas Hazells Inc Country Lead, Regional Finance Lead GEL Building Supplies.
Our country lead has an outstanding 20 years at Coreas Hazells and has been in the role of Country Lead since 2022.
He has not only been successful in ensuring the smooth operation of all of our offices and departments, but also has proven their ability to make strategic business decisions that benefit the company as a whole.