comments feedFrom Bevan Springer Elliott Ferguson “I embrace my Caribbean heritage as my father is of Bahamian descent and appreciate the differences between our destinations, but also the similarities as we focus on the recovery of our industry.” – Elliott Ferguson, President & CEO, Destination DC “CHTA Marketplace has presented an unparalleled opportunity to engage in insightful discussions […]
QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – NOVEMBER 19, 2022
November 19, 2022 by Leave a Comment
“Our people are at the heart of Antigua and Barbuda’s success as a tourism destination. They are our greatest asset, and a major reason why travellers choose to return to our twin islands time and time again. As we close off an extremely successful year, with tourism arrivals surpassing predictions, it is imperative that we […]
OECS Director General calls for Youth to be at epicenter of our development in International Youth Day Address
August 14, 2022 by Leave a Comment
International Youth Day 2022 Address Friday, August 12, 2022 — Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Dr. Didacus Jules has called for the deliberate inclusion of young people in all aspects of development as he addressed OECS young people on the occasion of International Youth Day 2022 (IYD). IYD is celebrated on […]
MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – MAY 23, 2022
May 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
From Bevan Springer MAY 23, 2022 Leaders upbeat about tourism sector Caribbean tourism leaders had a spirited discussion at the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) in Florida last week about how their nations and territories survived the pandemic and their plans to woo investors in the future. We summarize the discussion below. From left: Ernest […]
MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – MAY 16, 2022
May 22, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter offers travel, tourism, Caribbean and global news in a newsletter format. To share stories, information or intelligence, contact us at [email protected] From Bevan Springer MAY 16, 2022 Everybody loves “CHRIS” Vanessa Ledesma, Acting CEO and Director General of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), will be in attendance at CHRIS this […]
OECS Commission hosts CARICOM Secretary General on Official Visit to Saint Lucia
April 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
By Loverly Anthony Head of Communications, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS Media Release Tuesday, April 12, 2022 — The OECS Commission welcomed a delegation from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), led by Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett, on Monday April 11th, 2022. The delegation met with the Director General of the OECS Dr. Didacus Jules, and […]
OECS Hosts Council of Ministers Environmental Sustainability Meeting with the Director General of GGGI
February 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
By Crispin d’Auvergne Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Monday, January 31, 2022 — As Small Island Developing States (SIDS), OECS Member States are particularly vulnerable to climate change and other external shocks. To address this challenge, OECS Member States are working towards transforming their economies, as well as advocating for change on a global level. On […]
Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba presents credentials to the Director General of the OECS
January 21, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Friday, January 21, 2022 — The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), H.E. Bernardo Andrés Toscano Sardiñas presented his Letter of Credence to the Director General Dr. Didacus Jules on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at a ceremony held at the Organisation’s headquarters in Morne Fortune, Castries. Ambassador Toscano […]
International Olympic Committee pays tribute to long−time Director General, François Carrard
January 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
10 Jan 2022 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of its long-time Director General, François Carrard, at the age of 83. Mr Carrard led the IOC administration from 1989 until 2003, and served IOC Presidents Juan Antonio Samaranch and Jacques Rogge during his 14-year term. A Doctor of […]
OECS Ambassador makes Courtesy Call on WTO Director General
December 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 — Ambassador Colin Murdoch, the Permanent Observer of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to the United Nations Office in Geneva paid a courtesy call on Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization on Friday, December 3, 2021. Ambassador Murdoch was accompanied by Mr. Joel Richards, Senior Technical Specialist at […]
