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Recycle OECS Project generates Insights into Plastic Waste Landscape of Dominica and Grenada

January 10, 2023  — New Waste Characterisation Reports are in for Dominica and Grenada. The findings are critical for tailoring the Recycle OECS Model framework to the waste landscape of these Member States. Dominica and Grenada are selected OECS territories implementing Model…

OECS Expresses Condolences on the Passing of Former PAHO Director Dr. Carissa Etienne

Friday, December 1, 2023 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) joins the global community in mourning the passing of Dr. Carissa Etienne, Director Emeritus of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Former Regional Director for the Americas of…

Cost of Living in the Caribbean: Budgeting for your move

Cancer Beach, Bahamas, with turquoise water – un Are you dreaming of a life in the Caribbean? The sun-kissed beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant culture are undoubtedly appealing. However, before you pack your bags and head to this tropical paradise,…

DSWMC Waste Characterisation Study Informs Modalities for Recycling Sustainability in Dominica

August 8, 2023  — The Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC) has completed its second Waste Characterisation Study in 21 years. The findings of the study will inform the evaluation of Dominica’s recycling potential, assessment of organic waste management options, and…

RECYCLE OECS Model Demonstration launched in Dominica

July 20, 2023  — On Wednesday July 19, the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation (DSWMC) launched their Recycle OECS Model Demonstration with a strong showing of high-level government support. Present for the livestreamed event  were representatives from the ministries of Tourism,…

Seventh Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers: Agriculture focused on food and nutrition security in the Region

The Seventh Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers: Agriculture was held at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, on Friday, June 30, 2023, under the Chairmanship of Hon. Roland Royer, Minister for Blue and Green Economy, Agriculture and Food Security,…

COP27 needs a tremendous focus on action, Commonwealth of Dominica looking to share scalable solutions

CARIBPR WIRE, Roseau, Dominica, Fri. Nov. 04, 2022 : There are a few days left until COP27 takes place in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh from 6 to 18 November and the Commonwealth of Dominica, like many nations around the…

Dominica tops the CBI Index for sixth consecutive time, scores full marks in six out of nine pillars

CARIBPR WIRE, Roseau, Aug. 23, 2022: The Commonwealth of Dominica came out tops in the annual CBI Index, a rating system designed to measure the performance and appeal of global citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes across a diverse range of…

Statement by the OECS Council of Ministers: Tourism on Regional Travel

By Maria Fowell Senior Technical Specialist – Tourism, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Friday, July 29, 2022 — The Council of Ministers: Tourism of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) met in the Commonwealth of Dominica on Thursday, July 21,…

Dominica’s Secret Bay declared number one in the region/Cayman Airways opens up west coast with LAX service

Caribbean Report Newsletter Secret Bay in Dominica is the number one resort hotel in the Caribbean. According to Travel + Leisure readers, the “Nature Isle” gem took the top spot among the Top 25 Best Resort Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The…