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SARSEA project strengthens cooperation with Saint Lucia and Validates 2026 Strategy

On Thursday, February 12, Expertise France, the Government of Saint Lucia and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, OECS, signed a memorandum of understanding in the presence of Her Excellency Marie-Noëlle Duris, Ambassador of France to the Eastern Caribbean States,…

Consultancy Opportunity for a Sustainable Energy Specialist | Renewable Energy in Fisheries and Aquaculture

The CRFM Secretariat is seeking a  Sustainable Energy Specialist to evaluate Caribbean fisheries and aquaculture value chains and assess the opportunities for applying sustainable/renewable energy interventions to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint. Focus areas: Energy Use and Cost…

Launch of the OECS Partnership Dashboard

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission announced on January 8th 2026 a significant stride in its commitment to enhanced governance and accountability with the official launch of the OECS Partnership Dashboard. Developed through a crucial and productive collaboration…

“Grown in Cayman” Takes Centre Stage at Ritz Carlton Cayman Cookout 2026, Advancing Local Agriculture and National Food Security

From Cayman Island Government Mr. Eric Bush, Chief Officer for MPLAHI For the third consecutive year, the Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (MPLAHI) is proud to bring the Grown in Cayman event to the internationally acclaimed Ritz-Carlton Cayman Cookout, taking place 14–18…

Historical Recognition for Akinwumi Adesina: University of Gambia Re-Names Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in his honor

The historic occasion recognized and immortalized Adesina’s name, leadership, contributions to Africa, and his visionary role in the transformation of agriculture and food security on the continent BANJUL, The Gambia, January 2, 2026/ —  The President of the Republic of…

White Potato Production and Marketing Gets a Boost as OECS Commission Strengthens Regional Capacity

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, in collaboration with the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), and the World University Service of Canada…

Eco-Navitas Alliance Ignites Fresh Momentum in Africa’s Exploration Landscape

The African Energy Chamber supports Eco Atlantic’s alliance with Navitas Petroleum, whose dual farm-in options across South Africa’s Block 1 CBK and Guyana’s Orinduik Block reinforce investor confidence and mark a decisive boost for Africa’s upstream resurgence JOHANNESBURG, South Africa,…

 MHES Receives £50,000 Grant to Propagate Native Plants

The Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability (MHES) is pleased to announce its achievement of a Darwin Plus Local Grant to propagate native plants at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. Darwin Plus is a government scheme under the UK…

Agritechnica 2025: The global power booster for agriculture

DLG e.V. 2,849 exhibitors from 52 countries – Around 476,000 investment-minded professional visitors from 171 countries – Innovative technologies, automation, robotics and AI under the guiding theme “Touch Smart Efficiency” – Premiere of the new visitor concept “7 Days –…

Agritechnica 2025:The World’s leading trade fair for agricultural machinery officially opens: central platform for innovation and progress

DLG e.V. DLG President Hubertus Paetow and distinguished guests from business and politics recognize Agritechnica 2025 as the global hub for a future-proof agriculture – The guiding theme “Touch Smart Efficiency” reflects the power of innovation and entrepreneurial creativity of…