comments feedBy Nyus Alfred Communications Officer, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Wednesday, March 8, 2023 — The Member States of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have long been plagued by high rates of violent crime, disproportionately affecting young people between the ages of 15 and 29. The OECS Commission, in partnership with the United States […]
IRENA-OECS host workshop on Caribbean Project Finance and Facilitation
November 24, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Joint Media Release: IRENA and OECS The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), is hosting a three-day Capacity-Building and Training Workshop on Project Finance and Facilitation in the Caribbean, with particular focus on renewable energy project finance. The shift to renewable energy is a central pillar […]
OECS Commission hosts High Level UK Delegation Ahead of COP27
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By Nyus Alfred Communications Officer, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Friday, November 4, 2022 — The OECS Commission hosted a High Level Delegation from the United Kingdom on Wednesday November 2, 2022 in Castries, Saint Lucia. The UK Delegation, headed by Director General for Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development […]
Embassies of the Eastern Caribbean States to the Kingdom of Morocco welcome 2021/22 Moroccan Scholarship Recipients
September 29, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Thursday, September 29, 2022 — On Friday 23rd September 2022 the Embassies of Eastern Caribbean States to the Kingdom of Morocco welcomed the 2021/22 Moroccan Scholarship recipients from the OECS. The scholars comprised of 23 individuals from the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis (3) and Saint Lucia (20). During the students’ orientation at the Embassy, they […]
OECS Director General calls for institutional strengthening at CELAC-CAF International Seminar
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By Nyus Alfred Communications Officer, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Monday, August 22, 2022 — The Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Dr. Didacus Jules, called for the institutional strengthening of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), as he presented during the CELAC-CAF International Seminar, held in Buenos Aires Argentina […]
Best practice in Waste Management identified for adoption across the OECS
August 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
FROM: Susanna DeBeauville-Scott Project Manager, Ocean Governance and Fisheries Programme, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS Communications UnitOrganisation of Eastern Caribbean States The increasing amount of waste generated is a problem for all Member States of the OECS. That problem is becoming more acute due to diminishing space in sanitary landfills. OECS countries are also […]
Statement by the OECS Council of Ministers: Tourism on Regional Travel
July 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
By Maria Fowell Senior Technical Specialist – Tourism, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Friday, July 29, 2022 — The Council of Ministers: Tourism of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) met in the Commonwealth of Dominica on Thursday, July 21, 2022 and issued the following statement: The OECS Council of Ministers: Tourism recognizes the OECS […]
41 Years of Integration: OECS Celebrates 41st Anniversary
June 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
By Nyus Alfred Communications Officer, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Monday, June 20, 2022 — On June 18th 2022, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) observed its 41st Anniversary, with celebrations held under the theme, ‘41 Years of Integration: Overcoming Challenges to Build Resilience and Sustainability.’ The activities in commemoration of the Anniversary included a […]
OECS Commemorates World Oceans Day – Supporting the Vision for A Blue Economy
June 9, 2022 by Leave a Comment
By David RobinProgramme Director – Ocean Governance & Fisheries, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Wednesday, June 8, 2022 — Perhaps nowhere is the ocean economy more germane to social and economic development than in the Caribbean. It directly supports the economies of 37 coastal small island countries and territories, including the OECS. In fact, it is […]
The Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the OECS presents his credentials to the Director Genera
May 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
By Bernadette Auguste Senior International Relations Officer, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Monday, May 30, 2022 — The Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) H.E. Scott Furssedonn-Wood presented his Letter of Credence to the Director-General of the OECS, Dr. Didacus Jules, at a virtual ceremony held on Tuesday 24th May […]
