BELIZE CITY, Belize – Caribbean governments and the United Nations set the stage for a strengthened development partnership with the presentation of the United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (MSDCF) 2027-2031 for the English- and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. The Fra
~ Saint Lucia pride the fact that we also have tools and instruments we can use.” ~ Philip J. Pierre.OTTAWA, Canada – Saint Lucia has placed Ireland on notice, stating: “We have a vote in the United Nations, and we’ll use that to the best of our ability, strategically,” said prime minister Philip J
BOGOTA, Colombia – The Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) of the Organization of American States (OAS) in Colombia, led by former president of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernández, has begun its deployment across the country ahead of the presidential runoff election scheduled for June 21.Compos
Nokia expands US-based advanced test and packaging operations, critical to the production of photonic chips that will power AI-native networks, with lower power consumption and greater operational efficiency.Investment strengthens US domestic production of critical optical networking technologies po
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Residents of Moraikobai, Mahaicony River in Region Five (Mahaica-Berbice) are benefitting from faster, more efficient access to medical supplies following the successful deployment of drone technology to deliver essential medicines to the community.The initiative marks a
A new UNCTAD report finds that rising borrowing costs are leaving many developing countries with less money to invest in schools, healthcare, infrastructure and climate action.Between 2018 and 2024, 99 developing countries – home to 5.5 billion people – saw rising interest payments reduce the fiscal
TORTOLA, BVI – Premier and minister of financial services, economic development and digital transformation Natalio D. Wheatley has reaffirmed government’s commitment to protecting the Territory’s financial services industry while expanding economic opportunities for Virgin Islanders.Delivering the 2
By Special contributorROSEAU, Dominica – The Dominica International Airport (Project) is scheduled for completion in 2027; China Railway No.5 Engineering Group Co., Ltd., “CR5”, the general contractor for the project, is advancing the construction; and the Government of Dominica says, ‘all operation
By Ainsworth MorrisKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, June 12 broke ground for the multi-million-dollar Wick Hall Estate development, which will provide 221 housing solutions in St Catherine. To be undertaken over 36 acres of land at Featherbed Lane, the project will deliver
Caracas confirmed a “joint operation” that “neutralised” Tren de Aragua leader Héctor “Niño” Guerrero in southeast Bolívar state.By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The United States launched a military strike inside Venezuelan territory that reportedly killed Héctor “Niño” Guerrero Flor
By Government of BarbadosBRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (GIS) – The Prime Minister’s Office salutes Barbados’ significant role in a landmark international achievement, following the adoption of the International Labour Organization’s Convention concerning decent work in the platform economy at the 114th Inte
WASHINGTON, USA – Ray Martinez, the former Commissioner of the Virgin Islands Police Department (VIPD), and Jenifer O’Neal, the former Director of the Virgin Islands Office of Management and Budget (OMB), were sentenced this week for their roles in a procurement fraud, bribery, and money laundering
By Dominica CBIUEntrepreneurs today operate in an increasingly global business environment, where long-term planning, flexibility and resilience are becoming essential. As business owners expand across borders and explore new opportunities, many are also considering how alternative citizenship can s
WASHINGTON, USA – The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared for marketing the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for children, Dexcom Inc.’s Stelo Glucose Biosensor System, an integrated CGM (iCGM) indicated for people two years of age and older who do not use insuli
