Introduction
The OECS Education Reform Unit is undertaking a comprehensive sub-regional project for development
of tertiary education in its member countries: Antigua-Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts-
Nevis, Anguilla, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the British Virgin Islands.
One component of the OERU project is the setting up of Centres of Specialisation for study, research and
development relating to key industries or sectors in which the countries and colleges have a demonstrated comparative advantage. The primary sectors identified are marine studies, tourism/hospitality, information and communications technology` and agriculture.