SAN JOSE, Costa Rica — The strengthening of Costa Rica’s Refugee Unit has contributed to improving the assistance provided to more than 32,000 asylum seekers during the first year of operation of the modernised platform. This was achieved through a more orderly, timely, and vulnerability-sensitive
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi Country Office in Jamaica will commemorate 50 years of service to the government and people of Jamaica on 26 January 2026. This year’s commemoration heralds 26 January 1976 as the day that the Agreement formalising UNDP servic
USA / ST LUCIA, (PAHO) – The mnistry of health, wellness and nutrition, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), convened a capacity building training workshop for community volunteers from the Red Cross, National Emergency Management Organisa
By GISBRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new series of adults-only special sailings aboard the Carnival Conquest, positioning Barbados as a key port of call within its Eastern and Southern Caribbean itineraries.The casino-themed Sailings Exclusively for Adults (SEA sailings)
OAS General Secretariat recalls that the mandate of the Presidential Transition Council (PTC) is set to conclude on February 7, 2026.Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) must be dissolved by February 7, 2026 ~ US Department of State.By Caribbean News Global USA / HAITI – The General Secretariat o
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – The government of Guyana on Wednesday reinforced its commitment to people-centred development with the signing of a concessional agreement with the Government of Japan to upgrade water treatment infrastructure in Diamond on the East Bank of Demerara.The document was inke
TORTOLA, BVI – The National Health Insurance marked its 10th anniversary with a week of activities held from 4 -10 January, 2026. This milestone represented not merely an anniversary celebration, but a decade of unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our Territory. It also provided a
By Matt CunninghamSPAIN / VENEZUELA – In early January, US special forces abducted Venezuelan president Maduro and took him to the US to face charges. Vice president Delcy Rodriguez is now in charge of the Latin American country, with president Trump’s US aiming to dictate Venezuelan oil policy.The
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The High Commission of Canada to Jamaica on Thursday announced an additional investment of CAD $278,000 (approximately JMD 31.6 million) dedicated to education recovery, community peacebuilding, gender-based violence prevention, and inclusive development across the island.The ann
WASHINGTON, USA – The United States withdrew from the World Health Organization (WHO), freeing itself from its constraints, as president Trump promised on his first day in office by signing E.O. 14155. This action responds to the WHO’s failures during the COVID-19 pandemic and seeks to rectify the
COSTA RICA / USA – The Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the National Elections in Costa Rica, headed by doctor of law and former Undersecretary of the ministry of foreign affairs of Uruguay, Ope Pasquet, has begun its deployment in the country ahe
GENEVA, Switzerland – A UN Trade and Development report shows data centres captured more than one-fifth of global greenfield investment in 2025.Data centres emerged as a major force shaping global investment in 2025, according to preliminary data published in a report on 20 January by UN Trade and D
USA / HAITI – The United Kingdom remains deeply concerned by the expansion and intensification of violence in Haiti. Children are the victims at the forefront of this crisis. They face extreme food insecurity, are unable to access education and are increasing exposed to forced recruitment by gangs a
By Caribbean News Global PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence (MPAAI) has announced a landmark partnership with OpenAI, the global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) research and deployment, in a press release Wednesday.MPAAI advised that th
