TORTOLA, BVI – Premier and minister of finance and tourism Dr Natalio D. Wheatley has highlighted that tourism offers the greatest potential for growth in The Virgin Islands, speaking on 10 June during the opening of The Virgin Islands Tourism Summit 2026 at Peter Island Resort.“The Territory contin
Venezuela Energy Week will serve as a key platform for clarifying how international capital can re-enter the hydrocarbons and power sectors through evolving operational and financial structuresCARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuela Energy Week (VEW) 2026 is set to become a focal point for how the country’s
– Boosting Capacity For Development Financing in Latin America and the CaribbeanWASHINGTON, USA — IDB Invest, the private-sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group), has achieved the highest possible ‘AAA’ credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, reinforcing its sound financia
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – IDB Invest and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) signed a $25 million guarantee facility for trade-related assets, aimed at expanding access to trade finance in smaller markets across the Caribbean.The agreement establishes a framework under which CDB will issue
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the launch of “Save a Life, Not a Bag”, a passenger safety campaign urging travelers not to take cabin baggage during an aircraft evacuation.Supported by aviation safety regulators including the European Union
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) – Levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar‑sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too low to significantly reduce consumption and prevent noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), even as the region records some of the highest consumption levels in the world, according to two r
WASHINGTON, USA – The 56th OAS General Assembly will take place from June 22 – 24, 2026, at the ATLAPA Convention Center in Panama City, Panama. This will be the third time that Panama has hosted the OAS General Assembly. Previous occasions were in 1996 and 2007.The theme of the 56th General Assemb
Montserrat is the fourth Caribbean UK Overseas Territory to join the Blue Belt Programme, the UK’s globally acclaimed conservation initiativeMontserrat will gain access to leading scientific expertise and resources as it seeks to establish Marine Protected Areas and increase ecosystem resilienceThis
WASHINGTON, USA – US Food and Drug Administration, added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to advance sunscreen innovation. Bemotrizinol is the first new active ingredient added to the over-the-counter (OTC)
HAVANA, Cuba – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned on Monday that the expansion of sanctions imposed by the US against Cuba is causing widespread harm to the population and endangering lives. He urged that these sanctions be halted.“The fuel restrictions imposed since early 2026
“With Health, We All Win” campaign encourages simple steps to stay safe and enjoy the eventWASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued new public health recommendations for travellers and people attending mass gatherings during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) concluded its 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors on June 4 with a renewed commitment from regional leaders, development partners, and stakeholders to accelerate implementation, strengthen partnerships, and translate com
TORTOLA, BVI – The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has called on the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonisation (C24) to take meaningful steps in fulfilling its mandate to support the decolonisation of the 17 remaining Non-Self-Governing Territories (NSGTs) at the Special Committee’s recen
By Caribbean ExportBRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Caribbean entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses were encouraged to embrace open innovation and international collaboration as the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator hosted its Digital Connectors Barbados event under the theme “Uncracking Open Innovatio
