[Media Invitation] 3rd Council of Ministers: Immigration (Opening Ceremony)
INVITATION TO COVER
WHAT: Ministers will discuss support for implementing the free movement regime and the OECS Policy on Rights Contingent on the Right to Freedom of Movement, which grants citizens indefinite stay, work, and access to services without discrimination. They will also discuss key issues including enhancing border security personnel's capacity, addressing environmental disaster impacts, implementing the CARICOM Arrest Warrant Treaty and Model Bill, and enacting API and PNR legislation for timely passenger data.
WHO:
- Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister and Minister for National Security, Home Affairs, Public Administration, Information and Disaster Management
- H.E. Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS
- Ms. Carlyn Mc Quilkin - Permanent Secretary (Ag) Ministry of National Security, Home Affairs, Public Administration, Information and Disaster Management
WHEN: Wednesday March 5, 2025
TIME: 8:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Crown Ballroom, Radisson Grenada Beach Resort
HOW:
- The Opening Ceremony will be live-streamed on the OECS YouTube channel: YoutubeLink
- UWItv: Requests for stream should be sent via email to maxi.baldeo@uwitv.org. The request should include the mode of stream needed as UWItv can facilitate many formats inclusive of social media or youtube feed.
- The Government Information Service of Grenada (GIS) www.youtube.com/@govgdgistv
JOURNALISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS - PLEASE BE PRESENT BY 8:15 A.M.
EDITORS: A press conference is scheduled for March 6th following the handover of the six (6) Automated Passport Control Kiosk Machines to Grenada at the Arrival Hall of the Maurice Bishop International Airport. An invitation to participate has been issued. (see LINK)
Marvin St. Louis
OECS Communications Unit