Health: Nuclear Technology being used to treat diseases in the Caribbean
From OECS Wednesday, June 27, 2018 — The € 8,9 million Guadeloupe Center of Molecular Imaging (CIMGUA) officially opened on the 18th of June. This is the first medical center enabling the screening and treatment of diseases such as cancer,…
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Strengthening Ocean Education: OECS supports new learning platformencuentros/bahia2018/
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 — In recognition of World Oceans Day, observed on June 8, education specialists from around the world gathered in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil to attend a major innovation in education event: the 19th Virtual Educa. This year, ocean…
Saint Lucia to host major regional Building Standards Forum & Exhibition
OECS Media Release Tuesday, June 12, 2018 — Caribbean countries are still recovering and rebuilding from the ravages of the 2017 hurricane season underscoring the urgent need for disaster resilience to be a top priority in the region. The building…
Miami Open Partnership provides opportunities for BVI’s aspiring athletes
By Chandi Trott Research Consultant BVI Tourist Board Four Scholarships Available for BVI Youth to Attend Elite Miami Sports Camp Friday, June 8, 2018 — Tortola, British Virgin Islands, June 7, 2018 – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB)…
Disney Cruise Line announces fall 2019 schedule
From Travel Agent Central In fall 2019, Disney Cruise Line will return to popular destinations and home ports on a variety of itineraries, including trips to Bermuda, Bahamas, Baja, Canada and the Caribbean. With cruises ranging from two-night getaways to…
Saint Lucian Chef Nina Compton wins award recognizing culinary excellence
From OECS Thursday, May 17, 2018 — 2018 James Beard Foundation Awards also called “The Oscars of Food”, bestowed on Chef Nina Compton, a national of Saint Lucia the coveted title of “Best Chef South” from a competitive field of…
Princess Cruises announces 2019-2020 Caribbean Season
New Sky Princess Offers Maiden Season of Seven-Day Eastern and Western Caribbean Sailings NEWS PROVIDED BY Princess Cruises SANTA CLARITA, Calif., May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Princess Cruises guests sailing to the Caribbean will enjoy the white-sand beaches, warm sunshine…
Facilitating access to health services for persons with disabilities in Saint-Lucia
OECS Media Release Tuesday, May 15, 2018 — The OECS and the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), with support from the UNDP, recently concluded a training session on the production of basic prosthetic limbs. The training…
BVI: Statement by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the hon. Orlando Smith on UK Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill
Media Release from the Government of British Virgin Islands Friday, May 11, 2018 — Statement by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the hon. Orlando Smith on UK Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen: It is…
Worrell: Public sector has fallen from grace
From Barbados Today Former Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados Dr DeLisle Worrell is warning that something needs to be done about this island’s public service, which he says has declined alarmingly from its “gold standard” quality of 50…
