Government of Saint Lucia Clarifies New UK Visa Process for Saint Lucian Nationals – MOFA St LuciaBy Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – Following the UK Visa brake, effective 5 March 2026 at 15:00 GMT (11:00 a.m. AST), on Saint Lucia, the Ministry of Foreigh Affairs (MOFA), issued a press re
NEW YORK, USA – Developing countries are being priced out of the affordable finance they desperately need for sustainable development, with sovereign credit ratings often overstating risk and overlooking long-term economic potential, the UN said on Monday.A credit rating is an assessment of how like
WASHINGTON, USA – Efforts to strengthen assistance, integration, and protection for refugees, asylum seekers, and host communities in the province of Darién have benefited more than 800 people through actions focused on humanitarian assistance, social inclusion, and livelihood support. These activit
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Thetis repatriated 60 aliens to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Monday, following the interdiction of an unlawful migration vessel voyage in Mona Passage waters northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.The repatriated aliens were transferred to D
CNG Exclusive Interview ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica embarked on a significant undertaking to rebuild communities into stronger, more resilient ones following the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Erika and Hurricane Maria. MMC Development Ltd., played a vital role in this national undertaking, ma
GEORGE’S, Grenada– The government of Grenada mark a major milestone in the transformation of the nation’s healthcare system with the groundbreaking ceremony for the New Hospital under Project Polaris, March 27, 2026, at the project site in Calivigny, St George.The ceremony signalled the official sta
By Paula Harper-GrantBRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (GIS) – Minister of finance, Ryan Straughn, has highlighted the importance of infrastructure development and a strong investment climate in supporting the continued growth of Barbados’ tourism sector.Delivering the feature address at the Tourism Development
By Chris PattersonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The government of Jamaica continues to strengthen the nation’s capacity to measure and interpret digital economic activity, ensuring that policies remain fair, balanced, and grounded in accurate data.“As the global economy becomes increasingly digital, co
PANAMA, CITY, Panama, (PANAFTOSA/VPH-PAHO/WHO) – Professionals from official veterinary services from 15 countries in the Americas participated in the first in-person workshop of the Latin America Edition 2025/2026 of the Regional Program for the Systematic Education of Veterinary Services (ProgRESS
FAO helps secure investments to enhance the climate resilience of vulnerable smallholders in the wake of hurricanes Beryl and MelissaROME / SOUTH KOREA – The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved a $50 million project, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), t
Budget Overview 2024-2025 and 2025/2026By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – The Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure of Saint Lucia represent the financial plans of the government. The financial information provided by the government includes its performance and plans for revenue collection
By Latonya LintonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The government has implemented the electronic transactions policy, establishing the government of Jamaica standard for the lawful, secure and auditable use of electronic signatures and electronically signed records for the conduct of official business.It v
The initiative aims to help micro and small enterprises improve their business performance, enhance their export readiness, and facilitate greater access to financing and investment opportunities.PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (IICA) – The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), in
WASHINGTON, USA – The Organization of American States (OAS) concluded today the IX Inter-American Week of People of African Descent in the Americas at its headquarters in Washington, DC, following a multi-day agenda that placed culture, memory, and Afro-descendant leadership at the center as driver
