Launch of the Caribbean Youth Conference Saint Lucia 2019
Saint Lucia National Youth Council Press Release Wednesday, April 24, 2019 — The “Caribbean Youth Conference” will be taking place in Saint Lucia from 28th – 30th April 2019 under the theme Promoting a Sustainable and Innovative Caribbean; through Youth Participation, Passion and Creativity. What…
The future of statistics is cloud-based
Newly retired Director of Statistics in Saint Lucia shares exclusive views on the future of statistics in the region Statistical development is, and continues to be, the raison d’être of the now retired Director of Statistics for Saint Lucia, Edwin St. Catherine….
OECS hosts National Consultations for Multi-Purpose Identification System
Monday, March 25, 2019 — Four OECS Member States are one step closer to the implementation of a Multi-Purpose Identification System (MPID) that is expected to enhance access to government services, reduce transaction costs and improve business competitiveness. The MPID is…
Five female student entrepreneurs from OECS advance to the finals of the TEECA Caribbean Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge
Friday, March 22, 2019 — The Trade Enhancement for the Eastern Caribbean (TEECA) Caribbean Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Semifinal boot camp held in Saint Lucia last week ended successfully with five female student entrepreneurs from the OECS selected by the jury for the…
Invitation to launch & public consultation of OECS development strategy
OECS Media Alert: ‘Its Your Future – Its Your Say’ Public Consultation on the OECS Development Strategy Thursday, March 21, 2019 — The OECS Commission in conjunction with its extensive stakeholders over a period of two years has developed a leading…
OECS Competitive Business Unit launches new programme to boost fashion sub-sector
Roseau, Dominica – The OECS Competitive Business Unit (CBU) has announced plans to strengthen the value chain of the fashion sub-sector through an online training programme targeting twenty designers as part of the Unit’s competitiveness programme during this current fiscal…
Video Update: Advancing Geothermal Energy in the OECS for Economic Development and Resilience
OECS Media release Thursday, December 6, 2018 — A major gathering of regional and global geothermal experts is currently being convened in Saint Lucia to chart the way forward to transform the energy landscape of the OECS to deliver lower energy prices, reduce…
Advancing geothermal energy in the OECS for economic development and resilience
Monday, December 3, 2018 — A major gathering of regional and global geothermal experts will be convened in Saint Lucia to chart the way forward to transform the energy landscape of the OECS to deliver lower energy prices, reduce the costly…
Saint Lucia held by Cayman Islands in Concacaf qualifier
From St Lucia Online (SNO) –– Saint Lucia were left frustrated on Match-day 3 in Concacaf Nations League qualifier, ending in a scoreless draw away to the Cayman Islands at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex on Saturday night. It was…
OECS supports Caribbean Women in green innovation
Thursday, October 25, 2018 — Thirty female entrepreneurs from the OECS had the opportunity to participate in the Caribbean Women in Business Green Innovation Bootcamp – an intense three-day workshop that provided participants with the skills needed to develop and…