In a landmark effort to deepen regional integration and empower citizens, Dominica played host to two dynamic sessions on July 30th, spotlighting the transformative potential of free movement and contingent rights within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Economic Union.
The day unfolded in two distinct but interconnected conversations - a morning Public Sector Town Hall Meeting, followed by a vibrant Youth Engagement Session, both held at the Public Service Union in Roseau, Dominica.
Under the shared theme of regional unity, mobility, and opportunity, the sessions served as critical platforms for unpacking the OECS Free Movement of Persons Regime, demystifying contingent rights, and engaging with public sector professionals and the youth alike. The Public Sector Town Hall brought together senior public sector officials, statutory bodies and civil society agencies for a focused dialogue on the policy landscape underpinning the free movement of persons in the OECS.
Key presentations from OECS technical experts clarified the practical dimensions of free movement and contingent rights, particularly how these rights impact citizens’ ability to live, work, and access services across OECS Member States.
The interactive “Open Mic” segments invited participants to raise questions, voice concerns, and propose policy ideas, making it a participatory forum.
