The Government of the Virgin Islands has pledged $400,000.00 to the Governments of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada to assist with the countries’ hurricane relief efforts.

What an excellent Virgin Islands’ evening to be here in the company of colleagues from around the Eastern Caribbean, local partners and development partners in the shared spirit of focused action for the environment and sustainability.

Good morning.

His Excellency Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS; Outgoing Chair from Anguilla, Hon. Quincia Gumbs-Marie who is being represented by Hon. Merrick T. Richardson;

The Government of the Virgin Islands will host the Eleventh Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 11) from Wednesday 24th July to Thursday 25th July, under the theme “From Aspiration to Focused Action”. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands, in conjunction with the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean State (OECS) are currently hosting the Environmental Sustainability Exhibition; From Tuesday, July 2^nd to Thursday, July 4^th.

The Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Environmental Sustainability Exhibition scheduled from July 2 to 4 is proceeding as planned.

The Government of the Virgin Islands will be hosting the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Eleventh Council of Ministers: Environmental Sustainability (COM:ES 11) from July 2 to 4.

The OECS is seeking potential candidates for the role of Project Manager for the OECS Skills and Innovation Project.

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr. Natalio Wheatley will be attending the 74th Meeting of the OECS Authority in St. Kitts from February 14 to 15.

Officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development are engaging representatives from the OECS Commission in meetings aimed at advancing a Common Tourism Policy.