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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.
OECS leaders close ranks to collectively stave off new global tariff threats
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reaffirmed the Virgin Islands’ commitment to regional collaboration and food security, following his return from the 76th meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority in Saint Martin.
Premier Wheatley in Saint Martin as French territory set to join OECS today
MARIGOT, Saint Martin- The Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), is away from the Territory on official duty, from Tuesday, March 18, 2025, until Thursday, March 20, 2025.
$250K OECS grant secured; Generators for 6 health centres
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The health infrastructure of the Virgin Islands (VI) is expected to see improvements, with the Ministry of Health and Social Development receiving a grant from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).
VI placed 7th @ first OECS Swimming Championships in 6 years
RIBISHI, St. Vincent and the Grenadines- The BVI Swimming Federation placed seventh overall in the recently concluded Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Swimming Championships which took place at the Shrewsbury Aquatic Center in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
VI hands over OECS Council of Health Ministers Chairmanship to Dominica
PORTSMOUTH, Dominica- Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) is currently in Dominica attending the 10th Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Health Ministers.
Health Minister Hon Vincent O. Wheatley to attend OECS Meetings in St Kitts & Nevis
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) will attend the 9th OECS Council of Ministers: Human and Social Development and the inaugural meeting of the Joint Council of Ministers: Health, Human and Social Development and Education in St Kitts and Nevis.
11th Council of Ministers in VI rescheduled to July 24-25, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Eleventh Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 11) initially scheduled for July 2 to 4, 2024, will now be held on from Wednesday, July 24 to Thursday 25, 2024, under the theme “From Aspiration to Focused Action”.
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