Caribnews on 06/22/2026

On the 56th OAS General Assembly in Panama

PANAMA CITY, Panama – The 56th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) begins today in Panama, at the invitation of the host country. This is the third time that an OAS General Assembly has been held in the Central American nation. Previous sessions took place in 1996 and 2007.

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Caribnews on 06/22/2026

Aid is falling fast: What can African countries do?

Cuts are deep, broad, and driven by donors—leaving policymakers with few easy optionsBy Chie Aoyagi, Maurizio Leonardi, Athene Laws, and Hamza MighriFor decades, official development assistance has been a central pillar of financing in sub-Saharan Africa. That pillar is now weakening—quickly and bro

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Brazil expands model that turns farmers into water ‘guardians’
Caribnews on 06/21/2026

Brazil expands model that turns farmers into water ‘guardians’

BRASILIA, (IICA) – In a global scenario increasingly marked by droughts, erosion, and pressure on water resources, Brazil is relying on a quiet and often underestimated ally: farmers. Through projects that combine environmental conservation, watershed restoration, and sustainable soil management, ru

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Guyana to formalise Orange Economy
Caribnews on 06/21/2026

Guyana to formalise Orange Economy

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – The government of Guyana is moving to formally structure Guyana’s creative industries under a defined “Orange Economy” framework, positioning culture and creativity as a key economic pillar alongside tourism, minister of tourism, industry and commerce Susan Rodrigues has

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Antigua – Barbuda and Honduras establish diplomatic relations
Caribnews on 06/21/2026

Antigua – Barbuda and Honduras establish diplomatic relations

PANAMA CITY, Panama – Antigua and Barbuda and the Republic of Honduras formally established diplomatic relations today through the signing of a Joint Communiqué during a ceremony held in Panama City on the margins of meetings of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) and the Organization of Ameri

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Caribnews on 06/20/2026

CARICOM must accelerate Digital Transformation, says PM Mitchell

By CARICOM SecretariatGUYANA / GRENADA – Dickon Mitchell, prime minister of Grenada, has called for urgent and deeper regional cooperation to accelerate digital transformation across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).Prime Minister Mitchell, the lead head of government with responsibility for scienc

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Caribnews on 06/20/2026

Jamaica’s digital push to benefit Jamaicans overseas

By Serena GrantKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Improving the ease with which Jamaicans overseas can access services and conduct business with their homeland is a key objective of the government’s digital transformation efforts.Trevor Forrest, senior advisor to minister without portfolio in the office of

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Commonwealth showcases investment-ready projects at Reuters Investment London
Caribnews on 06/20/2026

Commonwealth showcases investment-ready projects at Reuters Investment London

Botswana, Eswatini, Ghana, Namibia and Zambia presented investable projects during the Commonwealth Capital Connector at Reuters Events Investment London 2026. Projects ranged from upgrading an international airport, developing an integrated water-transport system to connect two cities, to construct

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Caribnews on 06/20/2026

Premier Ebanks advances Cayman Islands engagement with US policymakers

By Matthew YatesGRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Premier and minister for financial services and commerce, André Ebanks MP, successfully concluded official engagements in Washington, DC aimed at bolstering Cayman Islands relationships with key United States government, congressional, regulatory and fi

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Caribnews on 06/20/2026

Venezuelan – General Electric and IMPSA signs deal to boost electricity supply

The Rodríguez administration is hoping to add more than 7,000 MW to the grid over the next five years by turning to the private sector.By Silvana Solano RodríguezMERIDA, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan government has signed two agreements with foreign companies as part of efforts to bolster

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Caribnews on 06/19/2026

Diaspora leaders call for Caribbean healthcare transformation

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Caribbean healthcare, economic development, and regional resilience took centre stage at Signal Jamaica, hosted by We WHISTLE Global’s (WHISTLE), private diaspora leadership group.The event, which took place June 17, saw members of the global Caribbean diaspora gathered at S H

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