USA / CANADA, (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) have renewed their partnership through a CAD$15 million agreement to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for women and adolescent girls living in situations of vulnerability in
By Nancy Sarkis in GenevaNEW YORK USA – Since the start of the Middle East conflict with Israeli and US strikes on Iran on 28 February, concerns have been growing over rising oil and commodity prices.At the centre of it lies the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint
WASHINGTON, USA – The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved a new program to lay the foundation for more and better jobs in Barbados by strengthening foundational learning skills in pre-primary and primary education and improving access to a climate-resilient and inclusive learning
WASHINGTON, USA – Rethinking taxation for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean: objectives, behavioral responses, and technological advances” argues for a shift beyond the traditional focus on collection efficiency and equity to explicitly include economic growth as a primary objective. It high
WASHINGTON / GUATEMALA, (PAHO) — Guatemala has officially joined the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, a regional initiative led by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the World Bank (WB) to accelerate the transformation of heal
Washington is aiming to impose favourable conditions for Western corporations and stem soaring crude prices resulting from its war against Iran.By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The US Treasury Department has issued a new sanctions waiver as the Trump administration seeks to deepen US
Debt managers from across the Commonwealth will meet in London from 23 to 27 March 2026 at theCommonwealth Public Debt Management ForumBy Vikas PandeyGovernments today are under growing pressure to manage public finances more carefully. Rising debt levels, tighter budgets, and greater public scrutin
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – IDB Invest subscribed to an 800 million Mexican pesos sustainable bond (approximately $46 million) issued by Banco Inmobiliario Mexicano (BIM) to support the construction of affordable, sustainable, and resilient housing in Mexico.The proceeds from the subscription will be used
CASTRIES, St Lucia, (OECS) – In a landmark achievement for South-South cooperation and regional integration, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) proudly supports the first-ever large-scale commercial charter flight originating from the Caribbean directly to the African continent, org
TRINIDAD / GUYANA – Minister of health Dr Frank Anthony has reported that AIDS-related deaths in the Caribbean declined by more than 60 percent since 2010, marking a major milestone in the region’s public health response.The minister made the remarks while attending the 10th meeting of the National
TRINIDAD / BARBADOS – On 20 March 2026, Justice Winston Anderson, president of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), delivered a keynote address at the International Conference titled “Climate Change Advisory Opinions from International Courts: Exploring Synergies and Implications”, hosted by the F
GENEVA, Switzerland – World trade is set to slow in 2026 following stronger than expected growth in 2025 on the back of surging trade in AI-enabling products. World Trade Organization (WTO) economists warn that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could further reduce trade growth if energy price
COLOMBIA – United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that the humanitarian situation in Colombia continues to deteriorate amid armed violence, severe movement restrictions and repeated climate shocks.With up to a 70 percent chance of above-normal rainfall in A
WASHINGTON, USA – The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) will celebrate, from March 23 to 27, 2026, under the coordination of the Office of the Assistant Secretary General, the IX Inter-American Week for People of African Descent in the Americas, established as one of
