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Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith attends 9th Council of Ministers of Tourism in St Kitts
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), attended the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States' (OECS) 9th Council of Ministers of Tourism in St Kitts from February 11 to 12, 2026.
'We've been in discussions' with UK for full OECS & CARICOM membership- VI Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) could become a full member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), if permission is granted by the United Kingdom (UK).
Tourism policy for VI 'in final stages'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI –A tourism policy for the Virgin Islands is in its "final stages" and will soon be made available to the public for feedback.
VI seeks regional partners to advance white potato programme
ROSEAU, Dominica- The Virgin Islands is taking steps to develop a sustainable white potato production programme, following the participation of local farmers at a Capacity Building for White Potato Production and Marketing seminar in Dominica.
Robotics integration into curriculum pays off @ First Global Robotics Challenge
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Robotics Team’s performance at the 2025 First Global Robotics Challenge is a full-circle achievement of integrating robotics into the school curriculum.
Hon Vincent O. Wheatley attending OECS Health Ministers meeting in Grenada
GRAND ANSE, St George's, Grenada- Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), is attending the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) 11th Meeting of Ministers: Health in Grenada.
Opposition Leader joins Premier Wheatley for OECS meeting in SVG
BUCCAMENT BAY, Buccament, St Vincent & the Grenadines- Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has joined Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) for the 7th Sitting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Assembly on Tuesday, June 16, 2025.
2 young VI farmers attend OECS Agriculture Meeting in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica- Two young Virgin Islands farmers recently participated in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers for Agriculture meeting held at the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in Costa Rica from May 26 to May 30, 2025.
Premier Wheatley away from the Territory for high-level meetings
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) left the Territory yesterday, Sunday, June 8, 2025, to attend high-level meetings in the United States and the region.
OECS stands with VI against colonialism & oppression
CASTRIES, St Lucia- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has extended its firm support and solidarity to the Government and people of the Virgin Islands (VI) as they continue their journey toward achieving a full measure of self-government and realising their aspirations for constitutional advancement and political self-determination.
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