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18 Dec Weather in Cayman

Wed 18 December 2024 Weather in Cayman SYNOPSIS Isolated showers are lingering across the Cayman area associated with a surface trough over the Yucatan Peninsula. A decrease in showers is expected through this afternoon as the trough moves further west…

Summary of Second Meeting of 2024-2025 Session of Parliament

The Second Meeting of the 2024-2025 Session of Parliament was held from Monday, 9 to Monday, 16 December 2024. There were five Sittings over the period. During the Meeting, Parliamentarians deliberated and passed Bills from the Ministry of Financial Services…

OECS Completes Pilot Phase of Early Reading and Mathematics Assessments

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has successfully concluded the pilot phase of its Early Reading Assessment (OERA) and Early Mathematics Assessment (OEMA), marking a significant milestone towards implementing standardized Grade 2 assessments in reading and mathematics across OECS Member States. This…

Cayman Islands Government and Dart Enter MOU

The Cayman Islands Government has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dart Enterprises Limited. With the goal of advancing, resolving and creating agreements on three matters, the MOU approved by Cabinet seeks to define actionable steps for efficient execution…

Cayman Drama Society: Xmas t-shirts, and acting classes, for sale!

ACTING CLASSES NOW ON SALE FOR JAN! It is Shakespeare Term at the acting classes and all classes (age 7-9, age 10-12, age 12-15, age 15-18, and adults) are now OPEN FOR BOOKING!!!! They will be performing at Dart Park…

Sweet Success: Celebrating Excellence at the 4th OECS- Hewanorra Honey Show

The 4th OECS/Hewanorra Honey Show and the 12th Caribbean Beekeepers Congress brought together regional beekeeping experts and enthusiasts for a week-long celebration of innovation, sustainability, and biodiversity. Hosted in Saint Lucia from December 2-7, 2024, and organized by the Iyanola…

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OECS and Ministry of Education Saint Lucia Launch Revolutionary Skills and Innovation Project

The highly anticipated World Bank-funded OECS Skills and Innovation Project was officially launched on ​ November 29, 2024, at the Harbor Club, Saint Lucia by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and the Ministry of Education, Sustainable Development,…

Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Presents Credentials to the OECS Director General

His Excellency Cornelis Hägba, Ambassador Designate of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, formally presented his credentials to Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), during a formal accreditation ceremony at the OECS Commission Headquarters…

MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER – December 17, 2024

“Caribbean Weekend in Miami” a success Caribbean tourism industry stakeholders, including ministers and directors of tourism, gathered aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas this month. The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Weekend in Miami, held just over a week ago, was…