Dominica’s Prime Minister will attend the 76th Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority Meeting and Accession Ceremony of St Martin to the OECS to be held from 18–21 March 2025.
The 76th Meeting of the OECS Authority is being hosted under the Chairmanship of Philip J Pierre, Prime Minister of St Lucia. The meeting is expected to bring together Heads of Government, ministers, and representatives from the OECS Commission, as well as international development partners to discuss key regional matters affecting the Eastern Caribbean.
The OECS Authority meeting serves as the highest decision-making forum of the organisation, where member states deliberate on policies and strategies to advance regional integration, economic cooperation, and sustainable development.
The 76th OECS Authority meeting will focus on the following OECS Operational Matters including:
- Free Movement of Persons Regime and Implementation of Relevant Legislative Framework
- Sustainable Tourism
- Implementation of the OECS Development Strategy
Prime Minister stated at a press briefing that “he welcomes the inclusion of St Martin as the 3rd French associate member state to the OECS.”
The Opening Ceremony of the 76th Meeting of the OECS Authority and Accession Ceremony of St Martin to the OECS will be held on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, at 4:30 pm via OECS Facebook and YouTube pages.
A press briefing will bring the curtains down on the 76th Authority proceedings on 20 March.