Foreign Direct Investment in Latin America and the Caribbean Rose by 7.1 percent in 2024, totaling $188.962 billion
Caribnews on 07/18/2025

Belize strengthens Intellectual Property ties at WIPO assemblies in Geneva

BELMOPAN, Belize – Belize made significant strides in advancing its intellectual property (IP) agenda during the 66th series of meetings of the Assemblies of the member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), held from July 8 to 17, 2025, in Geneva, Switzerland.Representing Be

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Caribnews on 07/17/2025

IMF executive board concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Brazil

The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2025 Article IV consultation with Brazil on July 14, 2025.Brazil’s economy has grown strongly over the past three years, surprising on the upside. Inflation rebounded in 2024 amid strong demand, a rise in food prices, and cur

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Guyana set to begin construction on $4.5B Parika International Port
Caribnews on 07/17/2025

Guyana set to begin construction on $4.5B Parika International Port

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Residents, farmers, boat operators and other stakeholders were given an overview of the planned construction of the International Port Facility in Region Three during a consultation exercise on Tuesday.Minister of public works Bishop Juan Edghill and minister within the m

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Caribnews on 07/17/2025

Jamaica records significant boost in airlift from various markets

By Garwin DavisKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – There has been a significant boost in airlift and connectivity between Jamaica and various international markets, particularly in Latin America, Western and Eastern Europe, as well as select regions in Canada and the United States, according to minister of s

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FDA to revoke 52 obsolete standards of identity for food products
Caribnews on 07/16/2025

FDA to revoke 52 obsolete standards of identity for food products

WASHINGTON, USA – The US Food and Drug Administration today announced it is revoking, or proposing to revoke, 52 food standards after concluding they are obsolete and unnecessary. The 52 standards are for canned fruits and vegetables, dairy products, baked goods, macaroni products and other foods.To

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Caribnews on 07/16/2025

Antigua – Barbuda to assume chairmanship of ECCB Monetary Council

BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Prime minister and minister for finance of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston A. Browne, will assume the chairmanship of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Monetary Council during an official handing-over ceremony, which will take place at the Conference Center of the American Univer

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Caribnews on 07/15/2025

US Secretary of Agriculture terminates COVID-era program

WASHINGTON, USA – US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the termination of the Regional Food Business Centers (RFBC) program.This pandemic-era, Biden program was created using one-time, temporary funding from Congress. The Department is terminating this program that should no

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CSIDS reaffirm commitment to integrated water resources
Caribnews on 07/15/2025

CSIDS reaffirm commitment to integrated water resources

ST GEORGE’S GRENADA – High level representatives from six Caribbean Small Island Developing States (CSIDS) – Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, St Vincent and the Grenadines, have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening water security and Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM

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