Hon Vincent O. Wheatley to assume role as Chair of OECS/PPS Board
Hon Wheatley will replace the outgoing Chair, Honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph of Antigua and Barbuda.
The Virgin Islands is currently hosting the high-level dialogue meetings of the OECS/PPS Board from October 10- 12, 2023.
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), speaking at the opening ceremony for the 36th Organisation of OECS/PPS Board Meeting and Ninth OECS Council of Health Ministers held on October 9, 2023, extended heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing chair for his dedication to the organisation, and by extension, the contributions made through service to the region in his capacity as chair.
“We join with the regional community in thanking the outgoing chair, Honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph, for his service and for the support of the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda,” Dr Wheatley stated.
'Positive outcomes' expected from high-level dialogue
Premier Wheatley had also said he was expecting the Pooled Procurement Service (PPS) dialogue will generate stronger mutually beneficial partnerships and positive outcomes.
He acknowledged the PPS’s critical role in allowing OECS countries to access quality pharmaceutical supplies at significant savings through strategic negotiation and reductions in shipping and other logistical costs. This was achieved since the individual countries were categorised as a single large customer rather than multiple customers.
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Check the history book about the West Indies Federation. It similar to the OECS. After reading, about this you will see why we can't get along. Larger islands want to be boss of everything. Same attitude they're citizens here in the VI displaying today.