comments feedFrom OECS Communications Unit uesday, May 31, 2022 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the European Union and the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is grateful for the fruitful […]
The RIGHT Action Plan for the Queen Conch Industry in the Eastern Caribbean
May 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
OECS Authority Statement on the situation in Guadeloupe and Martinique
November 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Thursday, November 25, 2021 — Chairman of the OECS Authority Prime Minister The Right Honourable Dr. Keith Mitchell has issued an appeal for calm and reasoned dialogue in the French Associate Member States Martinique and Guadeloupe following violent civil unrest by persons opposed to the COVID-19 protocols mandated by the French Government. “We have all experienced the […]
Martinique based ‘Association Kreol’ explores areas of collaboration with Saint Lucian partners as part of the INTERREG TEECA Project
December 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
From OECS-Chamber of Commerce of Martinique Friday, November 29, 2019 — Cultural entertainment organisation ‘Association Kreol’ recently completed a Business Immersion exercise in Saint Lucia as part of the INTERREG Funded Trade Enhancement for the Eastern Caribbean (TEECA) project. Founder of ‘Association Kreol’ Danielle René-Corail, who currently organises multiple shows in Martinique, completed the Business Immersion […]
OECS trade mission concluded successfully in Guadeloupe
November 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Friday, November 29, 2019 — Representatives from the Competitive Business Unit of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, along with 13 companies from multiple OECS Member States, participated in a trade mission which took place in Guadeloupe on November 12-15, 2019. The goal of this activity was to foster trade and partnerships between companies […]
15 student-teachers from Martinique and Guadeloupe successfully complete Immersion Programme in Saint Lucia
November 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
From OECS Wednesday, November 13, 2019 — A delegation of 15 student-teachers from Martinique and Guadeloupe successfully completed a two-week immersion programme as part of the INTERREG “Linguistic Exchanges and Innovative Learning through Mobility” (ELAN) project. The group of future education professionals, from the University of the Antilles and the “Ecole Supérieure du Professorat et de […]
OECS and GGGI discuss accelerated green growth cooperation
October 23, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 — Seoul, South Korea — OECS Director General, Dr. Didacus Jules, met with the Director General of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Dr. Frank Rijsberman, today in the margins of the Global Green Growth Week 2019 currently being held in Seoul, South Korea. The Director Generals exchanged views on the growing cooperation between […]
Vincentian designer Kimya Glasgow hosts fashion show at Casino des Trois Ilets in Martinique
October 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Monday, October 14, 2019 — On the eve of Paris Fashion week, St. Vincent and the Grenadines national Kimya Glasgow presented a retrospective of her most iconic looks at the prestigious Casino des Trois Ilets located in the touristic area of « La Pointe du Bout ». The popular Vincentian designer is making the most of her business […]
OECS Member states excel at 2019 Sustainable Tourism Awards
September 29, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Entities from Grenada, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda and Martinique receive recognition Three OECS Member States topped the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s 2019 Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards winning five of the eight prestigious tourism honours. The Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC2019), held this year on the 26-29 August at the Beachcombers Hotel in St. […]
ELAN Scholarship and Immersion Programme Now Open!
August 26, 2019 by Leave a Comment
From OECS The ELAN (Echanges Linguistiques et Apprentissage Novateur par la Mobilité – Linguistic Exchanges and Innovative Learning through Mobility) project is offering GCSE A level and CAPE 2 holders, the opportunity to study at the Université des Antilles through the ELAN scholarship and immersion programme. Scope of the scholarship and immersion programme The ELAN scholarship and […]
Plastic Recycling Project ‘RePLAST OECS’ launches in Saint Lucia
August 8, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By Felix Finisterre Senior Project Manager, Saint Lucia Office, UNITE Caribbean OECS Media Statement Thursday, August 8, 2019 — Environmental stakeholders from the public and private sectors in Saint Lucia lent their support and expertise towards the successful launch and two-day workshop for the RePLAST OECS project – an initiative that seeks to create a sustainable […]
