Category: OECS Nationals

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Barbados’ Mia Mottley Defends Reparations Push, Dismisses UK Criticism as Global Debate Intensifies

07/15/2026 by TDN Staff Writer

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has forcefully defended the Caribbean’s campaign for reparations for slavery, rejecting criticism from some British politicians and insisting that the movement is rooted in justice rather than financial compensation or political symbolism. Speaking in her capacity as chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Prime Ministerial Subcommittee on Reparations, Mottley […]

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New St. Kitts & Nevis High Commissioner to Canada says Diaspora Engagement key priority

03/21/2018 by Nicole Georges-Bennett

(left)New High Commissioner for St.Kitts&Nevis to Canada Sherry Tross engages with Chairman of the O.E.C.S Nationals Council Canada John Allen, Senior Administrative officer,O.E.C.S Liaison Office Toronto, Sandra Bobb, and National Outreach Committee Chair for the O.E.C.S Nationals Council Canada, Dawne Francois. New St. Kitts and Nevis High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Sherry Tross, has […]

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Vini Koze: OECS to engage Youth at Anguilla Forum

07/25/2017 by Nicole Georges-Bennett

Vini Koze: OECS to engage Youth at Anguilla Forum Wednesday, January 25, 2017 — Following the successful staging of its first Public Forum on Education in the BVI earlier this month, the OECS will on Friday, January 27, engage the Youth of the region on issues impacting their lives. The Youth Forum, to be held […]

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OECS Nationals Council Canada celebrates 36th Anniversary of OECS

07/02/2017 by Nicole Georges-Bennett

Members of the OECS diaspora in Toronto gathered recently to celebrate a milestone: The 36th anniversary of the Organization of the Eastern Caribbean States. The OECS Nationals Council Canada marked the Anniversary with its annual church service at the Asbury and West United Church, followed by a reception. Church member Sheila Mascoll set the tone […]

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Address by Hon. Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, 2017 Chairman of the OECS

06/27/2017 by Nicole Georges-Bennett

36th Anniversary of Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)   June 2017 — Fellow citizens of the OECS, June 18, 2017, marks the 36th anniversary of the establishment of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).  I am honoured, at this time, to assume the chairmanship of this organisation which has had numerous achievements over […]

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Sir Derek Walcott honoured by St.Lucian diaspora,literary fans: Toronto Canada

04/08/2017 by Nicole Georges-Bennett

Toronto, Canada-  Approximately 100 people attended a special evening recently, commemorating the life and literary works of  St. Lucian poet, author and playwright, Nobel laureate, Sir Derek Walcott. The Tribute event was hosted by the St.Lucia Consulate based in Toronto and A Different Booklist Cultural Centre. Admirers of Walcott’s award-winning body of work gathered to […]

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O.E.C.S launches a Public Education Forum Series- Vini Koze’

01/15/2017 by Nicole Georges-Bennett

 The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States will this week launch a Public Education Forum Series to dialogue with the people of the OECS on key topics impacting the future of the region. The Series dubbed Vini Kozé – Kweyol for ‘come chat’ – is part of the public education component of the OECS Regional Integration […]

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Statement by the OECS Director General on the Passing of Fidel Castro

11/27/2016 by Nicole Georges-Bennett

Sunday, November 27, 2016 — The OECS has conveyed its condolences to the people of Cuba following the passing of Fidel Castro. OECS Director General, His Excellency Dr.  Didacus Jules said the poor and the marginalized had lost the greatest champion of social justice and equity. “The world has lost a leader whose historical vision […]

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Sir Robert.L.Bradshaw Legacy celebrated by St.Kitts and Nevis Diaspora-Toronto

11/14/2016 by Nicole Georges-Bennett

On November 12th, a cross-section of the St.Kitts and Nevis diaspora based in Toronto gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth and legacy of national hero, Rt. Excellent Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw. The observance consisted of a church service at the St.George Anglican Church followed by a reception, held under the theme: Strength […]