WASHINGTON, USA – Under president Donald Trump, the Department of State is using commonsense tools to support American families and strengthen compliance with US laws. This includes preventing those who owe substantial amounts of court-ordered child support from neglecting their legal and moral obli
Fiscal Policy is more important than ever for addressing external shocks and promoting higher, more inclusive and sustainable growthECLAC’s 38th Regional Seminar on fiscal policy brought together authorities from 11 countries to discuss strategies for stabilisation and sustainable development.SANTIA
Calls for stronger implementation of the roadmapWASHINGTON, USA – The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert R. Ramdin, today presented an update to member states on the Organisation’s work in support of Haiti, highlighting concrete progress in political facilitation,
By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) advised member states and the public that the risk of infection of hantavirus is low in the Caribbean region. CARPHA is encouraging all member states to remain vigilant. Countries are advised to review and stre
Venezuelan bonds have rallied in recent months as investors anticipate a windfall in a possible debt restructuring deal.By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The US Treasury Department has issued a sanctions waiver allowing the provision of services related to the restructuring of Venezuel
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Stronger trade systems, increased capacity of national institutions and a region better equipped to act on its priorities are just a few of the gains from an €8.7 million Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) managed investment programme funded by the European Union acro
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – President Dr Irfaan Ali said that the world must adopt a balanced approach to global energy need and highlighted critical realities for the energy sector, including a widening energy gap and the scale and distribution of investment required to address it.During his featur
WASHINGTON, USA — Amid recent public health challenges, including outbreaks of yellow fever, measles, COVID-19, and dengue, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) welcomed a delegation from the São Paulo State Health Secretariat, Brazil, to its headquarters to strengthen cooperation on heal
By Matt CunninghamBARCELONA, Spain – The world’s eighth-biggest producer of oil, the UAE, left the OPEC cartel on 1 May, and our panel of economists are already re-examining their forecasts in light of the decision.The UAE has chafed for a long time against the fact that its OPEC production quotas h
WASHINGTON, USA – US Department of State reaffirmed its commitment to increasing preparedness and leading the Western Hemisphere in response to hurricanes and other natural disasters. Building on the United States’ rapid response to hurricane Melissa in 2025, the Department will engage in greater co
WASHINGTON, USA – US Coast Guard is standing up the Special Missions Command to oversee its deployable specialised forces. The command will enhance the operational effectiveness of the Coast Guard in responding to a wide range of national emergencies and events as the demand for deployable speciali
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The landscape of Caribbean digital integration expanded significantly yesterday as French Guiana was officially welcomed as an associate member of the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU).The historic signing ceremony took place on 5 May 2026 at the CTU Secretariat in S
USA / PANAMA — IDB Invest approved a financing package of up to USD 58 million for Corporación Favorita C.A. to strengthen the supply chains of its operations in Panama.The project will finance the expansion of the distribution center of Rey Holding Corp. This investment will benefit the retail sect
By Ron PaulOne of the industries hardest hit by the spike in fuel prices caused by the Iran War is airlines. Jet fuel prices have doubled since the start of the war. Airlines have reacted to the fuel price increase by raising fares and baggage fees, as well as by cutting routes.Raising prices is not
