Investment in clean energy can create opportunities for local jobs, skills or industrial capacity, but these benefits are not automatic.Many older investment treaties were designed before climate transition became a policy priority.Some treaty provisions may limit governments’ flexibility to support
UNCTAD is supporting sustainable arabica coffee in Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam to strengthen exports, improve livelihoods and protect ecosystems as global markets demand greener production.GENEVA, Switzerland – Every morning, millions of people reach for a cup of coffee. Behind each cup lies a gr
MOFA thanks partners for statement supporting Taiwan’s WHA bidTaiwan – US stage GCTF global medical resilience conference in GermanyTAIWAN / ENGLAND – In a joint statement, the British Office Taipei, the Australian Office Taipei, the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, the Franch Office in Taipei, the
WASHINGTON, USA – The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved the Barbados Water Security and Sector Performance Program, a new project that will strengthen water security in Barbados, helping to reduce water losses, expand sanitation services and protect livelihoods which depend on
The opening ceremony attracted more than 610 officials from allied nations and executives of global medical associations, including Daniel Cummings and Bertrand Sinal, health ministers of St Vincent and the Grenadines and Haiti, respectively; World Heart Federation CEO Finn Jarle Rode; and World Med
Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Concludes First Visit to HaitiUSA / HAITI – Under-Secretary-General Vanessa Frazier, the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (CAAC), has concluded a visit to Haiti, as the c
The United States to host G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, GeorgiaBy Caribbean News Global USA / CUBA – The Trump administration continues to take decisive action to protect US national security and deprive Cuba’s communist regime and military of access to illicit assets, on May 18, “ furt
By CARICOM SecretariatGEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) expresses serious concern at the continued hostilities in the Middle East, marked by military action in the Strait of Hormuz. CARICOM is alarmed by the severe loss of life, threats to civil infrastructure, and the instabili
WASHINGTON, USA – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) released the updated Master Question List (MQL) for Synthetic Opioids, a powerful tool to help federal agencies, emergency responders, and planners crack down on synthetic opioid threats. Backed by t
By The UWIKINGSTON, Jamaica – Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles described the 2024/2025 academic year as a turning point, marking a bold era of strategic consolidation and transformation that will propel The University of the West Indies (The UWI) into its next wave of growth.Presenting
By Vanessa JamesKINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, says the Ministry is taking a multifaceted approach to provide support to farmers amid rising fertiliser prices brought on by the conflict in the Middle East.Responding to questions at a Post Sectoral Eng
WASHINGTON, USA – The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday issued its Economic Well-Being of US Households in 2025 report, which examines the financial circumstances of US adults and their families. Overall, the report shows that financial well-being was consistent with recent years.Survey results ind
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Caribbean countries are now better equipped to access millions in climate grant financing to help strengthen national resilience and drive locally-led responses to economic and non-economic losses and damages from climate-induced extreme and slow-onset events. This follows a r
BRIDGETOWN, Bridgetown – The United Nations has launched its 2025 Annual Results Report for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, highlighting how coordinated UN action is delivering tangible results for people across the sub‑region delivering USD 73.7 million in support of governments’ development pr
