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OCTA Ministerial Statement by Hon. Reuben T. Meade
26th January 2012
Brussels, January 24th, 2012
Heads of Delegation, Commissioner for Development, representatives of Member States, ladies and gentlemen, I wish, on behalf of the OCT team to pay special tribute and thanks to the Commission and the organizers for the arrangements which have been made on our behalf. Ladies and gentlemen, I bring greetings from Montserrat the emerald isle of the Caribbean.
Colleagues, I see this meeting as a critical one in terms of the precarious nature of the world economy and the fact that we are on the verge of seeing the implementation of a new OCT Decision. These are major events each of which can define the way of life for generations. It is therefore essential, that the Commission provides a clear and specific framework on how it sees our future relationships. On the other hand, we need to individually and collectively evaluate this framework to ensure that we do not become casualties of what we are all hoping would be a mutually beneficial partnership.
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Premier Meade encourages EU Commission to defend the OCTs
26th January 2012
BRUSSELS, Belgium – Outgoing chairman of the Overseas Countries & Territories Association (OCTA) the Honourable Reuben T. Meade on Tuesday encouraged the European Union Commission to defend the OCTs in the international fora where they have no voice.
Meade was speaking at the opening of the three-day EU-OCT Forum in Brussels, where he spoke on behalf of the ministers of the OCTA.
“The OCTs have exhibited willingness to, and have complied with international norms and standards on the basis of a level playing field, as well as principles of good governance, accountability and transparency. Too often the territories have the feeling of being less than important in the European Union family.
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Governor and Deputy Gov. meeting with senior civil servants on performance
26th January 2012
BRADES, Montserrat – His Excellency the Governor Adrian Davis and Deputy Governor Sarita Francis have begun a series of meetings with senior civil servants in all ministries and departments.
Governor Davis announced at his monthly press briefing today that three sessions have already been held, with nine more planned to take place over the coming weeks. He said the purpose of the meetings was to discuss performance management and various principles which can lead to a more effective civil service.
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Premier Meade’s opening remarks to the OCTA Ministerial Conference
24th January 2012
BRUSSELS, Belgium – Fellow Heads of Government, Ministerial Colleagues, OCTA Executive Committee Members, Delegates, it is my pleasure to be the Chairman and host of this our 10th EU/OCT Forum here in Brussels in 2012. I bring greetings from Montserrat the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean. I wish, on behalf of the Montserrat team, to thank the Conference organizers for the arrangements which have been made on our behalf.
For us in the Caribbean region, this 10th EU/OCT Forum is an important milestone since we recognized very early in the game that a common approach to the EU/OCT relationship would be only way we could hope to enhance our dialogue with the European Commission in a changing global environment. I am referring to the 1990’s when the move towards the erosion of trade preferences and the dynamics of globalisation were in the embryonic stages. It was very clear then that as OCT’s we would have to work very hard to maintain the very tangible historical relationship we had with Europe.Read more…
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Earl of Wessex to visit Montserrat in March
24th January 2012
BRADES, Montserrat – His Excellency the Governor, Mr Adrian Davis is pleased to announce that Montserrat is to host a Royal visit during March of this year as part of the celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.The Prince and Princess Edward (the Earl and Countess of Wessex) will visit Montserrat on Friday 2 March 2012 and will arrive and depart by sea.
Prince Edward is the Queen’s third son and last child and is married to Sophie, the Countess of Wessex. They have two children.
A programme of activities is being planned for their visit and details of these will be announced shortly.
