By Ziad Amer, Bunyada Laoprapassorn, and Shane LoweBlessed by nature with lush forests, coral reefs and a strategic location near Mexico and the United States, Belize’s economy is highly reliant on tourism, which directly contributes about 12 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). But infrastructu
BOGOTA, Colombia – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) is strengthening public procurement systems across the region through targeted capacity building and professionalisation initiatives. As procurement continues to evolve into a strategic function critical to development effectiveness,
Trump is reportedly weighing options in Venezuela, including potential actions targeting oil fields, military infrastructure and high‑level leadership.By Andreína Chávez AlavaCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The US military build-up in the Caribbean is facing growing international opposition, while
BELIZE CITY, Belize – A groundbreaking five-year initiative to significantly reduce adolescent pregnancy rates in Belize and Suriname, particularly among Indigenous and Tribal adolescent girls, was officially launched today by the United Nations Population Fund Sub-Regional Office for the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, USA – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today announced that more than 1,000 cities, communities and institutions across 18 countries and territories in the Americas have committed to becoming age-friendly, joining the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Network of Age-Fr
The theme for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) – ‘Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.’ENGLAND / ANTIGUA – The announcement, made jointly by Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne and Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botc
Issued by Sir Ronald Sanders, non-resident High Commissioner for Antigua and Barbuda to Canada and Ambassador to the Unted States of America.WASHINGTON, USA – The Government of Antigua and Barbuda today categorically rejects a 4 November 2025 article in “Travel and Tour World” – an online publicatio
TORTOLA, BVI – Dr Natalio D. Wheatley, premier and minister of finance, is set to deliver the 2026 budget address on Thursday, during the 12th sitting of the Second Session of the Fifth House of Assembly.The address, titled “Building A Sustainable Nation: Pillars of Progress,” promises to outline a
By Caribbean News Global VIEUX FORT, St Lucia – The government of Saint Lucia may have unnerved many into ambiguity surrounding the commissioning of St Jude hospital versus delivering a hospital building project. In reality, “pushing the limits of Saint Lucian’s patience to have a fully functional h
By Caribbean News Global WASHINGTON, USA – The United States is providing an initial $24 million in emergency, life-saving assistance for Jamaica, Haiti, The Bahamas, and the people of Cuba to assist those affected by the destruction caused by hurricane Melissa, the US Department of State announced
More than 1.5 million Jamaicans have been impacted by the devastation resulting from Hurricane Melissa, many losing their homes and livelihoods.USA / JAMAICA – More than 130 roads were blocked, power and communication networks disrupted, while health services remain under heavy strain, according to
Finance Minister says government will continue to use this period of rapid transformation and expansion to invest in diversifying non-oil economy GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – With Guyana’s economy this year recording a 7.5 percent growth in the first half of the year and the non-oil economy expanding
WASHINGTON, USA – The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Latin American Business Council (CEAL) will work together to strengthen cooperation between the public and private sectors in the economic, social, and educational development of the region, particularly to support Haiti. This partn
TORTOLA, BVI – A government-led delegation from the Virgin Islands recently concluded an official visit to Latin America 27- 31 October. The delegation successfully broadened and deepened partnerships with members of the region’s business community, reaffirming the increasingly vital role the Virgi
