OECS countries could be initial owners of new regional airline
St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves Tuesday said he had received a document from the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) outlining a proposal for the financing and operation of a regional airline. “I have studied very carefully the up-to-date document which I received from the President of the Caribbean Development Bank […]
OECS leaders discuss inter-regional transportation
The leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States met on Sunday to discuss the issue of air transportation in the region and has appointed a technical team to further discuss the situation.Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, speaking on the state-owned DBS Radio on Tuesday, said that each of the member countries of the OECS will […]
Department of Marine Resources collaborates with OECS Commission in Safety-At-SeaTraining
Director of DMR, Randel Thompson, reinforced that the Department as an entity, isconcerned about the welfare and safety of fishers and other valued marine users andstakeholders, citing the August 13, 2023 incident where four citizens were lost at sea andlater recovered. BioSPACE is a support program that contributes to the sustainable development of SmallIsland Developing […]
Pharmaceutical Factory in Antigua to Lower Drug Costs in OECS, under consideration
The Cabinet was advised by the Minister of Trade that a pharmaceutical firm has indicated an interest in establishing a factory in Antigua to produce a number of drugs that are in high demand within the OECS. The objective being to lower the cost of some drugs that many OECS residents consume. Consultations with Ministry […]
Ministry of Environment equipped with communications gear from the OECS Commission
Communications Officers in the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment received brand new communications equipment from the OECS Commission on 15th August, 2023 at the Solid Waste Management Corporation. The brief handing-over ceremony came at the close of a two-day regional communication training workshop facilitated through the Biodiversity Support for Africa, Caribbean and […]
Grenada Takes a Decisive Step Towards Waste Through Recycling
The Grenada Solid Waste Management Authority (GSWMA) has initiated two projects, which signal an essential shift in Waste Management for the country and the OECS region. On July 25, Grenada’s Recycle OECS Model Demonstration project was launched. The following day, July 26, GSWMA’s officially commissioned its last remaining cell at the Perseverance Landfill – […]
OECS Concludes Successful 10th Council of Ministers on Environmental Sustainability in Anguilla
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) concluded its 10th annual meeting of the Council of Ministers on Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES) on July 13 in Anguilla under the theme “Positioning OECS SIDS for Accelerated and Sustainable Transformation.” In attendance at this milestone hybrid meeting were relevant Ministers, Elected Representatives and technical delegations from all eleven […]
Courts Ready Cash launches Small Business Loans supporting sustainable development in the OECS Agricultural Sector
Courts Ready Cash Small Business Loans through strategic partnerships and a position of supporting small businesses with convenience, reliable services, and ease of doing business, is now focused on the Agricultural Sector of the OECS. This fund is aimed at creating opportunities for the sustainable development of the sector by fueling the growth of businesses […]
OECS Commission visits schools in St. Kitts and Nevis as part of its 42nd Anniversary Calendar of Activities
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is leading a delegation to visit primary schools within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis to share with students general information about the OECS, its work, vision, progress, sustainability, and integration movement. The OECS Commission is celebrating its 42nd anniversary under the theme “Vision. Integration. Sustainability. […]
