Dr Didacus Jules, director-general of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), welcomed officials attached to the Embassy of the United States to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean last Thursday (September 4). ​

Alexandra Pile, Saint Lucia and multilateral affairs advisor, and Amelia Swift, political specialist, paid a courtesy visit to the director-general at the OECS Commission headquarters in Castries.

The purpose of the visit was for the members of the US delegation to formally introduce themselves to OECS leadership and gain general insights into the work of the commission. The director-general welcomed the delegation and provided an overview of the commission’s work.

Jules apprised the US delegation of a few of the initiatives currently being undertaken. He also recounted several impactful projects previously implemented by the OECS Commission with the generous support of the United States, expressing his appreciation for their contributions and collaboration.

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining contact and continuing dialogue moving forward.