WASHINGTON, USA - IDB Invest will support the modernisation of the São Borja–Santo Tomé International Bridge, a key cross-border connection between Brazil and Argentina, through a financing package of $35 million to CS Rodovias Mercosul.The project includes the rehabilitation of the international br
PANAMA, CITY, Panama — Antigua and Barbuda has welcomed the historic adoption of the Declaration on Improving Mental Health in the Americas at the 56th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS).In a statement delivered by Sir Ronald Sanders, head of delegat
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – More than four international delegations will visit Guyana in the coming days, and none of them is chasing oil and gas. They want to invest in tourism, food production, manufacturing and value creation.This was disclosed by president Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali last Saturday du
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Trinidad and Tobago senator Dominic Smith, minister of public administration and Artificial Intelligence, today reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building a modern, citizen-centred and digitally enabled public service as he addressed the Public Service Open House 20
The funds will support projects in infrastructure, digital connectivity, energy, tourism, logistics, and mobility, helping to close socio-economic gaps, strengthen regional trade, and respond to the challenges of an evolving global geopolitical landscape.CARTAGENA, Colombia – CAF will invest USD 10
In addition to colorectal cancer, other tumors of the digestive system are also being diagnosed more frequently in people under 50, along with risk factors, warning signs, and advances in treatment. MINNESOTA, USA — You may have heard that colorectal cancer is increasingly affecting young adults. H
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) – Despite strong scientific consensus on the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, misinformation continues to undermine confidence in immunization and remains a challenge for health in the Americas. To address this, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has published g
By Ron PaulAgainst the odds, the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the US and Iran appears to be holding, after threats and counter-threats. It may collapse, but it has survived a first round of talks between the two sides in Switzerland over the weekend.President Trump started a war on Iran aga
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The European Union (EU) and the Organization of American States (OAS) officially launched today, in the presence of Haiti’s minister of foreign affairs and worship, Raina Forbin, a project aimed at strengthening the operational capacities of the Haitian National Police (HNP)
The IMF executive board approved a new 36-month precautionary Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) for Barbados in the amount of SDR 189 million (equivalent to USD257 million, or 200 percent of quota). The executive board’s decision allows the authorities immediate access to SDR 47 million (equivalent to US$6
PANAMA CITY, Panama – The 56th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) begins today in Panama, at the invitation of the host country. This is the third time that an OAS General Assembly has been held in the Central American nation. Previous sessions took place in 1996 and 2007.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (PAHO/WHO) – The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory in Barbados has been designated a Collaborating Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), a move that strengthens regional capaci
Cuts are deep, broad, and driven by donors—leaving policymakers with few easy optionsBy Chie Aoyagi, Maurizio Leonardi, Athene Laws, and Hamza MighriFor decades, official development assistance has been a central pillar of financing in sub-Saharan Africa. That pillar is now weakening—quickly and bro
BRASILIA, (IICA) – In a global scenario increasingly marked by droughts, erosion, and pressure on water resources, Brazil is relying on a quiet and often underestimated ally: farmers. Through projects that combine environmental conservation, watershed restoration, and sustainable soil management, ru
