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July 6th, 2026
Premier Wheatley in Saint Lucia for CARICOM Heads Meeting

PIGEON POINT, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia- The Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), is currently in Saint Lucia attending the 51st Regular Meeting of the Heads of Government of CARICOM.

May 9th, 2026
VI 'has benefited tremendously from OECS’- Special Envoy Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Special Envoy Mr Benito Wheatley said the Virgin Islands (VI) continues to benefit from being an Associate Member of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) as the territory continues to explore becoming a full member.

January 20th, 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).

March 19th, 2025
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.

October 20th, 2022
VI completes Vice Chairmanship of UN body CDCC

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, SA- The [British] Virgin Islands has successfully completed its Vice Chairmanship of the Caribbean Development Cooperation Committee (CDCC) that is a subsidiary body of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean.

February 4th, 2015
Martinique becomes Associate Member Of OECS today

ST Kitts & Nevis Observer

Martinique became associated member of two Caribbean organizations: ECLAC (Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean) in August 2012 and ACS (Association of Caribbean States) in April 2014.

August 5th, 2013
Does the VI Govt care about CARICOM?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands remains one of the most diverse places on earth with many Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) nationals, living, working and visiting our shores.

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