CED hosts OAS-funded UOCCI Entrepreneurial workshop in Barrouallie
AS A KEY COMPONENT of the OAS funded ‘Unlocking Opportunities through Climate Change Initiatives’ (UOCCI) project, the Centre for Enterprise Development (CED), said it successfully conducted a ‘Community programme for Entrepreneurial Development (CPED) Workshop’ in Barrouallie.
Facilitated by business consultant Catilda James, the workshop aimed to equip local community groups and entrepreneurs with the essential skills and tools to build climate-resilient businesses, states a CED release dated January 26, 2026.
Participants engaged in practical training focused on identifying risks and opportunities and developing sustainable business models.
The session was well received, with participants leaving with actionable ideas for enhancing existing enterprises and launching new ventures.
Raelene Bulze, one of two students from the Barrouallie Technical Institute (BARTEC) who attended the workshop, shared her immediate plans.
“I’m thinking about how I can enhance my aunt’s shop and keep her records for her,” she said.
Looking ahead, she added, “I’m thinking after this programme that I would want to develop my own electrical business. So, these ideas really and truly will enhance what I have planned for my future”.
Another participant, Elton James,said found the session “very edifying” and called for more programmes like it to be held on the leeward side of the mainland.
“I would encourage that we have more programmes like this as a refresher,” he stated, suggesting a follow-up to build on the foundation laid.
The UOCCI project focuses on strengthening the capacity of under-served communities, enabling them to not only withstand environmental challenges, but also to create sustainable livelihoods. By fostering entrepreneurial solutions, the project empowers communities to become active agents of their own economic and environmental resilience.
The CED said the workshop in Barrouallie represents the ongoing commitment of the UOCCI project and CED to ensure that communities across St. Vincent and the Grenadines are better prepared to aid themselves and others in the face of a changing climate.
The project continues with the CED Business Clinics in Marriaqua and Georgetown on February 24 and 25 respectively. A three-day Climate Change Adaptation Workshop is also scheduled for February 24 to 26, 2026. Community groups and other interested persons can contact the CED for more details at 451-2235.
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