Anguilla has been invited to participate in the Specialty Caribbean Expo scheduled for St. Lucia from 9th to 12th March, 2017. A team of young artistes comprising of Donilia Reid, Jibri Klaren and Roxanne Webster will be showcasing their talents in the areas of Fashion Design, ICT App Development and Music, respectively.
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has covered most of the cost of the team’s participation including airfare, accommodation and ground transportation while the Department of Youth and Culture has met the cost of their daily per diem.
Specialty Caribbean Expo, under the theme ‘A Unique Buying Experience’, brings together local, regional and international firms, manufacturers and provider of quality OECS products and services in one location. It is the Eastern Caribbean’s primer multi-sectoral trade exposition, providing a platform for sustained business connections, networking, the sharing of ideas and solutions and transaction-oriented exchanges.
The Saint Lucia Trade Export Promotion Agency (TEPA) in association with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are the main organisations spearheading the planning and execution of the exposition.
The Department of Youth and Culture extends best wishes to Anguilla’s representatives as we continue to encourage and support the island’s youth to explore and expand their artistic and entrepreneurial endeavours.
– Press Release
(Published without editing by The Anguillian newspaper.)
