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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. Chair of the Committee, Director General of CARIFORUM, Ms. Alexis Downes- Amsterdam, explained that the programme is the first of…
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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. Throughout his illustrious career, Sir Shridath was a tireless advocate for…
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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 global stage. His contributions to diplomacy, international law, and the cause of…
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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 companies operating in the OECS and/or which have digital payment solutions available…
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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 is to keep up with the world’s growing digital economy. This view was expressed by Internet-expert, Bevil Wooding,…
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OECS MEMBER STATES CONTINUE STRUGGLE FOR REMOVAL FROM EU BLACKLISTING
The Member States of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States have been working assiduously with the OECS Commission and their joint Embassy in Brussels to address the ongoing challenges raised by the European Union’s prescriptions on international standards on transparency and exchange of information in relation to financial services. The reality is that in an increasingly competitive and unpredictable global environment…
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‘Agriculture in Dominica, as we know it, now ceases to exist’ – OECS Commissioner
Hurricane Maria has destroyed the agriculture sector in Dominica. The Category Five hurricane flattened Dominica on 18 September. Both the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) – which is leading the Community’s response to the disaster – and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) said that there was 100 per cent destruction of agriculture on the island. According to information…
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Trade Policy Experts offer solutions to issues affecting Trade in the Caribbean
Strategies to deal with the effects of global issues affecting trade in the Caribbean were advanced at a recent meeting of international and regional stakeholders which sought to outline trade policy challenges impacting OECS and CARICOM countries and discuss the way forward. The two-day meeting, organised by the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and the Organisation of Eastern…
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Agriculture stakeholders discuss regional food safety
May 2, 2017 — In an effort to enhance the quality of agricultural produce in the Region, food safety stakeholders convened in Barbados from April 25-26, 2017 to discuss the improvement of plant health in the Region. The two-day consultations, conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services Services (APHIS), and the Greater…
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