Didacus Jules reappointed as OECS Director General

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has reappointed Dr. Didacus Jules as director general of the OECS Authority for a third term.

The announcement was made by Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dr Keith Mitchell in his capacity as Chairman of the OECS Authority and announced to staff of the Commission at a recent meeting, a release from the OECS said.

Dr. Jules was first appointed as Director General of the OECS in May, 2014, and during his tenure has continued to advance the regional integration effort with the addition of Guadeloupe to membership of the OECS.

He has also continued to progress some of the key objectives of the Revised Treaty of Basseterre that include the free movement of people and harmonised initiatives in environmental sustainability, education, health, youth development.

His leadership has been instrumental in this current global environment of uncertainty and instability, increasing the Organisation’s agility in responding to crises and mounting a swift response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the release added.

Dr. Jules has always been a catalyst for advancing sub-regional issues and he continues to be proactive in dealing with OECS matters. He continues to demonstrate visionary leadership and we are confident that he will continue to lead in the right direction over the next four years, the OECS release continued.

The OECS Authority congratulates Dr. Jules on his reappointment and looks forward to working with him and the staff of the Commission it concluded.