Dominica has taken the lead and the rest of the OECS are expected to follow soon. Public dialogue on a proposed OECS Economic Union was launched in Roseau on Wednesday April 23rd 2008, at a grand ceremony at State House, the official residence of the President of Dominica.
Addresses were delivered by OECS Chairman, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica, OECS Director General Dr. Len Ishmael and the Chairman of the OECS Economic Union Task Force and Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Sir Dwight Venner.
Members of the audience then had their turn to direct questions and comments to a panel comprised of members of the Economic Union Task Force (a group set up by OECS Governments to lead the process).
This programme brings you some of the highlights of the launching ceremony as captured by the Dominica GIS.
@caribbeandiaspora NOT true! I don't even have a facebook! You are lying! I do know what is going on with this! I was just saying that Venezuela could hamper its integration with the rest of the Caribbean! YOu are disgrace to Nigeria, Africa and the human race! I am not even African or Nigerian! CARIBBEAN is MY REGION!
chsn09 2 years ago
@caribbeandiaspora
NO, I am not a Mr. Music Manager! My goal and aim is Caribbean pride and betterment of the Caribbean/West Indian people!
chsn09 2 years ago
@caribbeandiaspora
I am NOT Afrocentric! the reason why I mentioned Venezuela is beacuse they are trying to establish peace and trying to influence and promote trade between Dominica and Venezuela! I was saying that the prescence of Venezuela in the affairs of Dominica could hamper the progress of the island of Dominica! My family and friends in Dominica told me and I have seen many reports on it!
chsn09 2 years ago
@caribbeandiaspora
Don't worry! I am NOT Afrocentric! I am Carribbeancentric!
chsn09 2 years ago
Dominica must work more with other islands for betterment and improvement!
With intervention or influences from Venezuela that will only hamper the success and development of Dominica!
chsn09 2 years ago
I love this song! This video is beautiful! Big up to all my pplz in Dominica!
chsn09 2 years ago
where do you get that song from (rise up stay up oecs) the song at the beginning of the video
martinwazhere 2 years ago
Great to see progress moving towards an economic union in the region! Thanks for posting. Very informative :)
TrueCourse 3 years ago