OECS to Celebrate 44th Anniversary in June
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will commemorate its 44th anniversary on June 18, 2025.
Under the theme “Adapting, Innovating, Sustaining: A Unified OECS for a Changing World”, all twelve Member States, including Montserrat, will celebrate in a vibrant expression of solidarity, showcasing innovation, and celebrating the enduring spirit of OECS integration.
The activities will be headlined in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, focusing on the OECS Free Movement of Persons Regime with support from the International Organization of Migration (IOM) Caribbean Office and the OECS Regional Integration Through Growth Harmonisation and Technology (RIGHT) Programme (funded by the 11th European Development Fund).
The highlights of the 44th Anniversary Celebration celebration include the OECS Thanksgiving Service on June 11 in Saint Lucia, the OECS in the Classroom School Campaign, from June 11 to 12, the Unveiling of the OECS Economic Union Billboard on June 13 in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the OECS-IOM Fun Walk on June 15, starting at the Arnos Vale Stadium.
June 18th is OECS Colours Day, where nationals across the region are invited to wear the official OECS colours—green, yellow, white, and navy blue—as a symbol of shared identity. Celebrations and messages of unity will be shared using the hashtags #OECSDay and #OECSDay2025.
This year also marks an enhancement for information accessibility as the OECS Commission sets out to launch an official chatbot on the website to provide 24/7 support, handle common queries, and provide personalized interactions.
The official OECS 44th Anniversary webpage, available in both English and French, features full details of scheduled events and opportunities for community participation. Citizens are encouraged to stay connected with the OECS on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and WhatsApp for real-time updates, live coverage, and special features.
As the OECS celebrates 44 years since the signing of the Treaty of Basseterre, the region honours the progress made and reaffirms a vision for a strong, sustainable, and unified OECS—ready to thrive in a changing world.