comments feed24 Feb 2023 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) welcomes the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 11th Emergency Session A/ES-11/L.7, entitled “Principles of the Charter of the United Nations (UN) underlying a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine”, which was initiated by Ukraine. It “calls upon Member States and international organisations to redouble support for […]
OC welcomes UN resolution calling on Member States and international organisations to redouble their support to achieve a lasting peace in Ukraine
February 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Countries approve resolution to support access to monkeypox vaccine in the Americas
August 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Countries approve resolution to support access to monkeypox vaccine in the Americas As cases reach approximately 10,000 in the Region, Member States hold Special Session of the PAHO Directing Council to discuss best use of limited global vaccine supplies. Washington, DC, 5 August, 2022 (PAHO) – As monkeypox cases continue to rise in several countries of the […]
Education in the OECS: A Path to Reinvention and Innovation
November 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
By Germain Anthony & Tahira Carter Thursday, November 18, 2021 — The unprecedented demands of the COVID-19 pandemic on education sectors across the region have exposed critical vulnerabilities and reiterated the urgent need to advance actions toward the harmonisation of educational systems amongst Member States. The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission continues to work […]
Member States and Associate Countries of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee will Address Challenges to Accelerate the Recovery and Strengthen Economic Resilience in the Subregion
November 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The 20th meeting of the ECLAC subsidiary body’s Monitoring Committee will take place on Friday, November 5. (November 3, 2021) On Friday, November 5, the Member States and Associate Countries of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee will meet virtually in order to address the challenges posed by the recovery from the COVID-19 crisis and to strengthen […]
OECS Commission hosts successful COVID-19 resurgence contingency planning workshop
October 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Three virtual capacity building workshops provided education professionals with the skills and tools to build resilient education systems in the face of pandemics and other emergencies. Thursday, October 28, 2021 — In February 2021, the Education Development Management Unit (EDMU) of the OECS Commission hosted 3 virtual workshops on COVID-19 Resurgence Contingency Planning for 130 education officials […]
COVID-19 Vaccines: A Dose of Facts
September 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
OECS Hosts Regional Simulcast to Address Vaccine Hesitancy Thursday, September 30, 2021 — Amid rising cases of COVID-19 infections and deaths, and in response to the slow uptake of available vaccines, the Member States of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) came together to deliver “A Dose of the Facts” – a 60 minute production […]
Member States of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are set to benefit from the implementation of two European Union (EU) Funded Projects
March 31, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 — Member States of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are set to benefit from the implementation of two European Union (EU) funded projects: The Biodiversity Support Programme for ACP Coastal Environments (BioSPACE) and the Integrated Landscape Approaches and Investments in Sustainable Land Management in the OECS (ILM). BioSPACE contributes to the sustainable development of […]
OECS Commission to support consumer protection under the 11th EDF
October 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 — The 11th European Development Fund (EDF) will provide a new boost to the OECS’s commitment to implementing this framework, and advance the improvement of conditions for consumers. Under the 11th EDF the OECS will be executing several initiatives aimed at improving the Consumer Protection environment in the region. This includes activities aimed at […]
Montserrat: OECS congratulates Premier Taylor-Farrell on election victory
November 20, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Statement from the OECS Commission Tuesday, November 19, 2019 — The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) extends warm congratulations to Premier Easton Taylor-Farrell on the victory of his party at the just concluded national elections in Montserrat. Director General of the OECS, Dr. Didacus Jules, welcomed the newly elected Premier stating, “I […]
Immigration officers receive training on OECS free movement of citizens
November 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
By Angelica. A. O’Donoghue, Assistant Director-General of Communications, Office of the Prime Minister Office of the Prime Minister, Antigua and Barbuda Friday, November 8, 2019 — ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA — In an effort to continuously train and develop staff, the Chief of Immigration in Antigua and Barbuda, Ms. Katrina Yearwood, held a sensitisation session with her officers on aspects […]
