EUinBarbados

This is the Twitter account of the EU Delegation to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean States and the OECS 🇪🇺

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Happy 43rd Independence Anniversary to St. Kitts and Nevis!* The European Union is proud to stand with the Federation in support of shared progress, regional cooperation, and lasting prosperity. #EUDiplomacy

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A symbolic gesture showing our commitment to partnerships that deliver real results in climate action.

This initiative also marks the beginning of a special year as the European Union celebrates 50 years of partnership with Barbados and the Region 🇧🇧

#ArborDay #EUDiplomacy

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🌱🌍 Happy Arbor Day, Caribbean!

Today in Barbados, we got our hands in the soil at Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary!

Trees = cleaner air, cooler cities, stronger ecosystems, and even better mental health 🌿

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Thank you Aruba for hosting a fruitful Forum.

#EUCaribbeancooperation #EUDiplomacy #Aruba

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The 21st Overseas Countries and Territories-EU Forum brought the EU and Aruba closer together.

Our partnership is progressing in key areas that affect the region:
🌐 E-governance
🌪️ Disaster risk management
🔋Energy transition
♻️ Waste management
🚢 Maritime connectivity

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We also discussed advancing regional integration and closer cooperation between islands. 🤝🌎

#EUDiplomacy

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Come and take a look inside the Overseas Countries and Territories-EU forum!👀

During our bilateral meeting with Saint Barthélemy, we built on our strong cooperation on disaster risk management!

#SaintBarthélemy

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We also explored ways to expand this partnership into
• Digital👩🏾‍💻
• Energy 🔋
• Waste- to-energy solutions ♻️

➡️ Helping reduce energy costs, improve reliability, and turn local challenges into opportunities✅

#EUCaribbeanCooperation

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🔎 Key takeaways:
• 🤏🏽Even small-scale geothermal projects can be viable
• 🔋stable, reliable baseload energy
• 💰Early-stage funding is crucial! Like in the Azores, the EU Global Gateway can support partners.
• 🌳Geothermal and environmental protection can go hand in hand

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Two insightful days in the Azores exploring geothermal energy in practice!

📌 Why it matters:
The Caribbean faces similar early-stage barriers ➡️The Azires show a real pathway to overcome them ➡️ EU–Caribbean cooperation helps make that pathway become reality.

#EUDiplomacy

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The message is clear: geothermal energy does not depend on technology alone. It also requires strong institutions, public-sector capacities, and regulatory frameworks that enable progress with a long-term vision.

#Geothermal #EUCaribbeanCooperation

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The EU-Caribbean visit begins in the Azores with a focus on governance, regulation, and oversight of geothermal development.

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Seven days of work in Lisbon, the Azores, and Gran Canaria to share European experience in island and volcanic contexts, strengthen capacities, and advance the energy transition in the Eastern Caribbean, within the framework of Global Gateway.
#GreenEnergy #EUCaribbeanCooperation

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15 representatives from Eastern Caribbean states and regional organisations are on their way to Europe!

This week marks the start of an EU-Caribbean study visit on geothermal energy.

#Geothermal

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At the OCTs–EU Forum in Aruba, this partnership continues to turn shared priorities into concrete results for communities across the globe 🌍

Driven by cooperation and a common vision, we are shaping a more sustainable future — together.

Together, we are partners in change.

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From vision to action 🤝

The EU, Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs), and EU Member States are working hand in hand to deliver real progress in key areas including digital transition, renewable energy, climate change, education, water, and green growth.

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The European Union looks forward to further strengthening our partnership with the Government and people of Saint Lucia.

#EUDiplomacy #EUCaribbeanCooperation #SaintLucia

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Ambassador Fiona Ramsey presented her credentials to His Excellency Sir Errol Charles, followed by rich and forward-looking exchanges with Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, Minister Ernest Hilaire, Minister Alva Baptiste, and Minister Wayne Girard.

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Discussions focussed on current geopolitical challenges and further underscored the depth of the EU–Saint Lucia partnership, shaped by shared priorities ranging from climate resilience and wastewater treatment to maritime connectivity and trade.

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🇧🇧This week in Bridgetown, Barbados, we are organising the Regional Workshop on Prison Intake and Initial Assessment, together with UNDP PACE Justice programme. 13 Caribbean countries working towards fairer, more effective correctional systems.