WASHINGTON, USA – Following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela last night, the United States is mobilising immediate, life-saving resources as part of a rapid, government-wide response. In the hours after the earthquakes, President Trump immediately authorised the US government to commit signi
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean faces a growing wave of geopolitical, economic, and climate-related shocks, but the Region’s greatest challenge may be the structural vulnerabilities that leave its economies exposed to external crises.This was the key message emerging from “Shockwaves: How Globa
USA / CUBA – Coast Guard Cutter Winslow Griesser’s crew repatriated 27 Cuban aliens to Cuba, Monday, following an interdiction in the Yucatán Channel.Coast Guard Cutter Raymond Evans’ crew notified Sector Key West watchstanders on Thursday, of an unlit vessel in the Yucatán Channel. Raymond Evans l
WASHINGTON, USA – The Department of War launched “Agent Network,” the second Pace-Setting Project (PSP 2) and key element of the Department’s new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceleration Strategy.Led by the department’s chief digital and Artificial Intelligence Office, in partnership with US Pacifi
WASHINGTON, USA – As geopolitical tensions rise, countries like to flex their economic muscle. But as appealing as they might be, sanctions, tariffs, and export bans come at a price.Jeffry Frieden is a professor of international and public affairs and political science at Columbia University.In this
Emergency services were deployed in Caracas and nearby states, with early reports of casualties and dozens of collapsed buildings.By VenezuelanalysisCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuela suffered two successive major earthquakes on Thursday afternoon that caused devastating damage.Authorities
USA / PERU – The Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Peru continues to monitor the post-electoral phase and reiterates that the official count of the Second Presidential Election is being conducted in accordance with the applicable legal framework.The
PANAMA / ANTIGUA — Sir Ronald Sanders, head of delegation and ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda, delivered a principled and forward-looking statement at the 56th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Panama City, Panama, reaffirming his country’s unw
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Caribbean leaders, multilateral development banks, credit rating agencies, and development finance experts have called for accelerated action to expand financing solutions that can help countries reduce debt burdens, create fiscal space, and strengthen resilience to future sho
As the leaders of the Five Eyes cyber security agencies, we are united in our call to action: the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming cyber risk, and we must act swiftly to remain ahead.WELLINGTON, New Zealand – While AI will help us improve cyber defence over
– TSA PreCheck Touchless ID offers effortless airport security screening WASHINGTON, USA — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today announced a new partnership with Google Wallet, introducing a more seamless way for eligible travellers to opt in to TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID. Google Wa
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
