OECS Media Release — Dedicated action by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission to strengthen the Eastern Caribbean Liaison Service (ECLS) Programme and advance its transition to a revised governance framework resulted in a series of official engagements in Canada from July 5 to 12, 2026. A key objective of the mission was to reinforce the shared commitment between the OECS Commission, Member States, and Canadian partners to ensure that the ECLS Programme remains firmly rooted as a programme serving OECS Member States. The proposed regularisation framework, which previously received the approval of the OECS Authority, continues to be advanced through the work of the ECLS Transition Committee established in 2025. The discussions reinforced our shared commitment to ensuring that ECLS continues to serve as a strong and sustainable OECS pillar while meeting Canada’s requirements. “Their experiences are a powerful reminder that the ECLS Programme is one of the OECS Commission’s most tangible and enduring success stories.