By Donique WestonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Design consultants are currently on the island engaging with key stakeholders to obtain the requisite inputs necessary to inform and finalise the concept design for the redevelopment of the National Stadium, says minister of culture, gender, entertainment
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a new epidemiological alert cautioning of sustained yellow fever transmission in parts of South America, with cases continuing to be reported in 2026 and detection occurring in areas beyond the traditional hotspots of t
By Caribbean News Global WASHINGTON, USA – On Friday, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) strayed far outside its mandate and acted beyond its competence in holding a thematic hearing on US counter-narcoterrorism operations in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, says US Department o
WASHINGTON, USA – The Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression (SRFOE) of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) publishes its thematic report “Hate speech in the American Convention on Human Rights: scope of Article 13.5 and recommendations.”The document examines th
WASHINGTON, USA — United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, on Friday, joined Ecuadorian minister of production, foreign trade, and investment Luis Alberto Jaramillo signed the United States–Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade.“President Donald Trump is unlocking commercially meaningful m
Calls for strategic private sector partnerships to advance national development prioritiesKINGSTON, Jamaica – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) administrator and UN under secretary-general, Alexander De Croo, has wrapped a two-day mission to Jamaica.De Croo reaffirmed UNDP’s support for th
HAVANA, Cuba, (ACN) – Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla highlighted the positive results of NeuralCIM, a Cuban medical product for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease developed by the Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM).On X, the Cuban diplomat denounced that the blockade imposed by
The new law revokes state control over mining activities and allows corporations to take disputes to international arbitration instances.By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan National Assembly preliminarily approved a new mining law on Monday as part of continued efforts to
LONDON, England – The Commonwealth has mobilised millions of dollars in climate finance, strengthened debt management across 16 countries, and accelerated renewable energy investment in vulnerable Commonwealth Small States, with results highlighted in a new report launched today in London.The Common
By Vanessa JamesKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Minister of finance and the public service, Fayval Williams, has assured the public that Jamaica is well positioned to manage fluctuations in global oil prices stemming from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Speaking during March 11 post-cabinet press
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved USD226.7 million for climate action initiatives in 2025, marking the strongest annual climate investment performance in the bank’s history. The record-breaking total was approximately 50 percent of the bank’s total project approval
WASHINGTON, USA – A Swiss executive pleaded guilty Monday to participating in a multimillion-dollar securities fraud scheme after living abroad as a fugitive for nearly 11 years.According to court documents, Martin Schlaepfer, 67, a Swiss national, identified himself to victims as the chief executiv
At the organization’s headquarters in Santiago, Chile, the Dominican Foreign Minister, Roberto Álvarez, and the Secretary of the Commission, Luis Fidel Yáñez, signed an agreement establishing that the meeting will be held on October 7-9, 2026.SANTIAGO, Chile – The Forty-first Session of the Economic
NEW YORK, USA – The UN’s emergency relief chief on Wednesday condemned the “$1 billion-a-day” cost of the war in the Middle East, at a time when humanitarian needs are soaring, and aid funding is falling dangerously short.“We’re seeing the consequences spread faster than we can respond”, warned the
