One of the Science and Technology Directorate’s (S&T) key mission priorities is to promote lawful travel and trade across air, land, and sea via our ports of entry. A new Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA), currently in development, will enhance how we work with industry and how
WASHINGTON, USA — On July 21, the United States will meet with Mexico in Mexico City for the third bilateral negotiating round related to the Joint Review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Negotiating teams will convene for three days to advance discussions on issues regarding tr
WASHINGTON, USA – The Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda in Washington, DC, has written to Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina, concerning legislation she introduced in the United States House of Representatives on 15 July entitled the Third World Immigration Moratorium Act. The proposed legisla
By GIS GrenadaST GEORGE’S, Grenada – The High Commission of Canada is pleased to announce contributions totalling CAD 139,900 to two Grenadian organizations through the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The projects, implemented by the Grenada Community Development Agency, Inc., (GRENCODA) a
SANTIAGO, Chile, (PANAFTOSA/VPH-PAHO/WHO) – Ten Latin American countries are strengthening their national food safety systems by developing 24 initiatives aimed at integrating risk analysis into public policy development and regulatory decision-making. The project is led by the Pan American Health O
WASHINGTON, USA — IDB Invest has approved financing of up to $10 million, for Rentek S.A.S., a Colombian company specialising in leasing solutions for productive assets. The transaction will strengthen the company’s financing capacity to support the growth of companies in strategic sectors of the ec
The São Paulo Round Protocol of the Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries (GSTP) is one ratification away from entering into force, marking a major milestone for South–South trade cooperation after almost three decades of negotiations and preparations.UNCTAD estimates that im
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Thursday unveiled the government’s comprehensive plan to eliminate Guyana’s housing backlog, announcing that pending applications in every administrative region, except Region Four, are expected to be cleared by the end of 2027.During a
By Mark Ensign“Taiwan knows how to build,” and has built “a reputation for execution – not simply announcing plans, but delivering results.” These comments, from US Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade William Kimmit, were made in reference to an investment agreement signed in January
End CBI by June 2028 or risk Schengen access, EU instructs Caribbean Islands CIP/CBIWhile a unified response to the European Commission’s proposal warrants a collective response … time has run out!By Caribbean News Global TORONTO, Canada – Within days of publishing ‘Caribbean Islands CIP/CBI naked e
CASTRIES, St Lucia – First Citizens Investment Services (FCIS) has reaffirmed its commitment to Saint Lucia’s cultural development, returning for the fourth consecutive year as a Bronze Sponsor of Saint Lucia Carnival 2026. The partnership with the Carnival Planning and Management Committee (CPMC) u
By Shanna K. SalmonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The Urban Development Corporation (UDC) is advancing plans for a major housing programme that will see the construction of more than 20,000 housing units across Jamaica. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, chairman, UDC, Norman Brown, said the initiativ
Commodities can drive growth, but over-reliance leaves economies vulnerable to shocks.Next step: Move beyond raw material exports by adding value and strengthening productive capacity.UNCTAD’s new dashboard helps countries turn data into informed policy decisions.GENEVA, Switzerland – On 14 July, UN
Other world regions to buffer against negative effects of ongoing geopolitical turmoil, economic volatility and conflictBy Government of the British Virgin IslandsTORTOLA, BVI – The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has called for the Caribbean to strengthen its cooperation with other world regions on su
