(OECS Commission) MINISTER OF FISHERIES Conroy Huggins (forefront centre), with officials and participants at the OECS three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at transforming the local sea moss industry into a cornerstone of the national blue economy. Minister of Fisheries Conroy Huggins, addressing participants, emphasized that sea moss cultivation is a priority focus area for the administration. “Sea moss globally is a billion-dollar industry. The practical focus resonated deeply with local business owners and participants eager to professionalize their operations. This milestone in Union Island forms part of a broader, coordinated regional effort to standardize the sea moss value chain across OECS Member States, following earlier successful training sessions in Grenada (January 2026), and Dominica (April 2026).