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02/09/2026
Latin America – The Caribbean to attend the ninth meeting of the Regional Forum – Achieving the 2030 Agenda
SANTIAGO, Chile – The ninth meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development will be held at the headquarters of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago, Chile, from April 13 to 16, 2026, under the chairship o
02/09/2026
ECCU 2026 consultation mission on common policies for member countries
The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) continues to provide a strong anchor for macroeconomic stability in a shock-prone region. Post-pandemic growth has been supported by tourism and construction, while inflation has moderated in line with global trends. Over the medium term, ECCU economies ar
02/09/2026
The Green Overseas Programme brings Overseas Territories together in Barbados to strengthen water resilience
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – In many island territories, water is a limited and fragile resource. Declining rainfall, more frequent and prolonged droughts, saline intrusion into groundwater and increased flood risks are making water management increasingly complex. These challenges have direct impacts on
02/09/2026
Commonwealth experts to observe Barbados election for the first time
ENGLAND / BARBADOS – Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Botchwey, has deployed a team of Commonwealth experts to observe the February 11 General Election in Barbados.The Commonwealth Expert Team (CET) will be led by Sarah Flood-Beaubrun, former speaker of the House of Assembly of Saint Lucia an
02/08/2026
PAHO launches virtual reality laboratory to build capacity in respiratory virus surveillance in the Americas
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a virtual reality (VR) platform designed to build capacity and strengthen preparedness across public health laboratories in the Americas for the surveillance of influenza and other pathogens with epidemic potential.Th
02/08/2026
The mirage of global economic resilience
By Rebeca Grynspan and Li JunhuaGENEVA, Switzerland – As we enter 2026, the world economy looks remarkably resilient. According to the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026, global output expanded by 2.8 percent in 2025 and growth is expected to ease slightly to 2.7 percent this year.For a
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