Dominica’s new Ambassador to the OECS and CARICOM is Dr. Gerard Jean-Jacques.
He officially presented his letter of credence as Dominica’s Ambassador to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and CARICOM during a virtual ceremony on Friday February 07.
He reaffirmed Dominica’s commitment to regional collaboration and sustainable development.
Dr. Jean-Jacques highlighted key policy areas dominating Dominica’s agenda, including climate change mitigation, renewable energy, food security, housing, education and healthcare, and reiterated Dominica’s enthusiasm for collaborating with regional partners to address shared challenges.
He advocated for increased investments in artificial intelligence to develop innovative solutions for the challenges faced by the small states of the region.
Dr. Jean-Jacques also underscored the need for CARICOM member states to reconfigure their intra-regional networks and encouraged the creation of new partnerships with states and entities that share CARICOM’s development goals.
The new Ambassador also called for increased investments in education, training programs and entrepreneurship support, noting Dominica’s ongoing initiatives to increase access to financing for small business development.
Dr. Jean-Jacques is the holder of a PhD in political Science.
He previously served as the Chief Development Planner and Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister; Ministry of National Security, Labour, and Immigration; and Tourism and Urban Renewal.
The Government of Dominica has congratulated Dr. Jean Jacques on his appointment and says it looks forward to his contributions as he represents the nation’s interests at the regional level.
He replaces Ambassador Felix Gregoire who served the public service in various capacities over several years.
