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Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is an International Inter-governmental Organisation dedicated to regional integration in the Eastern Caribbean.  Regional Integration is when countries in close proximity who share physical or cultural characteristics with each other, com...

Message of Condolence | Passing of H.E. Elma Gene Isaac, Ambassador of Saint Lucia to CARICOM and OECS

It is with deep sadness that the CARICOM Secretariat learned of the passing of Her Excellency Elma Gene Isaac on Wednesday, 30 July 2025. A national of Saint Lucia, Ambassador Isaac served our Region with purpose and great distinction, including as Ambassador to CARICOM and the Organisation of Ea...

European Union supporting Climate Resilient Health Systems in CARIFORUM States

(CARIFORUM Directorate, CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) - The 11th European Development Fund Programme for Strengthening Climate Resilient Health Systems in the Caribbean came under review when the Programme’s Steering Committee met in Bridgetown, Barbados on 20 June 2025....

OECS Mourns the Loss of Sir Shridath Ramphal: A Legacy of Leadership, Justice, and Global Advocacy | Tribute from H.E. Dr Didacus Jules, Director General

It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal, a man whose contributions to the Caribbean and the world were as vast as they were impactful. Sir Shridath was a beacon of wisdom, courage, and steadfast commitment to the principles of justice and equality. Thro...

OECS Mourns the Loss of Sir Shridath Ramphal: A Legacy of Leadership, Justice, and Global Advocacy | Tribute from the Chair, OECS - Hon. Philip J Pierre

On behalf of the Governments and peoples of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), I extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Sir Shridath "Sonny" Ramphal on his passing. Sir Shridath was a towering figure, not only within the Caribbean but across the gl...

OECS congratulates CARICOM on its 50th Anniversary

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends warmest congratulations to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, establishing the Community. The Commission has the furth...

CDB, CARICOM & the OECS Commission Launch Teacher Training Programme to Tackle COVID Learning Loss

15,000 educators across the region, will have the opportunity to benefit from capacity building in key components of the Learning Recovery and Enhancement Programme (Let’s REAP) for Caribbean Schools, an intervention designed to address the learning loss that occurred or worsened due to COVID-1...

Unleashing the Power of Digital Payments for MSMEs in the OECS

The event will be a one-day activity beginning with a [panel discussion] [fireside chat] on the state of digital payments in the OECS and how digital payment can catalyse MSME sales, exports and growth. This will be followed by a series of presentations by financial institutions and fintech companie...

STATEMENT TO BE DELIVERED BY THE OECS ON BEHALF OF THE CARICOM GROUP IN GENEVA COVID-19 TRADE-RELATED MEASURES SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETING OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL

Chair, thank you for the floor. This statement is delivered on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Group. At the outset, we wish to associate with the statement delivered [to be delivered] by Jamaica on behalf of the OACP. The Member States of CARICOM commend you, Mr. Chairman, for con...

Caribbean must strengthen its Internet infrastructure

Saturday, March 31, 2018 — Internet expert calls for greater regional network resilience and security. ST VINCENT: The Caribbean will have to strengthen its critical Internet infrastructure if it is to defend against the growing threat of climate-change-driven natural disasters and if it ...

Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)

Message of Condolence | Passing of H.E. Elma Gene Isaac, Ambassador of Saint Lucia to CARICOM and OECS

European Union supporting Climate Resilient Health Systems in CARIFORUM States

OECS Mourns the Loss of Sir Shridath Ramphal: A Legacy of Leadership, Justice, and Global Advocacy | Tribute from H.E. Dr Didacus Jules, Director General

OECS Mourns the Loss of Sir Shridath Ramphal: A Legacy of Leadership, Justice, and Global Advocacy | Tribute from the Chair, OECS - Hon. Philip J Pierre

OECS congratulates CARICOM on its 50th Anniversary

CDB, CARICOM & the OECS Commission Launch Teacher Training Programme to Tackle COVID Learning Loss

Unleashing the Power of Digital Payments for MSMEs in the OECS

STATEMENT TO BE DELIVERED BY THE OECS ON BEHALF OF THE CARICOM GROUP IN GENEVA COVID-19 TRADE-RELATED MEASURES SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETING OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL

Caribbean must strengthen its Internet infrastructure

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