National Budget – XCD $2.18 billion – In support of government development goals and a healthy economy, “creating a surge in commercial activity,” the approach to a national blueprint becomes more actual with expansive participation, financing structure, public investment, cooperatives, and private
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Guyana is moving to strengthen surveillance and security capabilities within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as it deepens strategic partnerships to safeguard key economic assets and its airspace.Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, president Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, t
PARIS, France – Governments continue to reform their laws, institutions and policies to reduce corruption risks, yet putting these reforms into practice remains a significant challenge, according to a new OECD report.The OECD Anti-Corruption and Integrity Outlook 2026 analyses national integrity sys
The war in the Middle East is a new reality that is impacting globally. It mimics COVID-19, commercial actualities. Immediately surfacing are affordability and ongoing inflation, as well as the diversity of efforts that will be required to support families and communities.By Caribbean News Global CA
By Vanessa JamesKINGSTON, Jamaica, (DPI) – Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, has announced a national strategy to redefine Jamaica’s approach to development in the wake of hurricane Melissa. Using the redevelopment of Black River, St Elizabeth, as a template, the prime minister outlined four foundatio
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – A new UN Human Rights Office report published on Tuesday details the human rights impacts of the expanding reach of gangs in Haiti, including their control over key sea and road routes, amid persistent deadly violence. The violence involves gangs, security forces, private se
USA / CANADA, (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC) have renewed their partnership through a CAD$15 million agreement to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for women and adolescent girls living in situations of vulnerability in
By Nancy Sarkis in GenevaNEW YORK USA – Since the start of the Middle East conflict with Israeli and US strikes on Iran on 28 February, concerns have been growing over rising oil and commodity prices.At the centre of it lies the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint
WASHINGTON, USA – The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved a new program to lay the foundation for more and better jobs in Barbados by strengthening foundational learning skills in pre-primary and primary education and improving access to a climate-resilient and inclusive learning
WASHINGTON, USA – Rethinking taxation for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean: objectives, behavioral responses, and technological advances” argues for a shift beyond the traditional focus on collection efficiency and equity to explicitly include economic growth as a primary objective. It high
WASHINGTON / GUATEMALA, (PAHO) — Guatemala has officially joined the Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, a regional initiative led by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the World Bank (WB) to accelerate the transformation of heal
Washington is aiming to impose favourable conditions for Western corporations and stem soaring crude prices resulting from its war against Iran.By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The US Treasury Department has issued a new sanctions waiver as the Trump administration seeks to deepen US
Debt managers from across the Commonwealth will meet in London from 23 to 27 March 2026 at theCommonwealth Public Debt Management ForumBy Vikas PandeyGovernments today are under growing pressure to manage public finances more carefully. Rising debt levels, tighter budgets, and greater public scrutin
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – IDB Invest subscribed to an 800 million Mexican pesos sustainable bond (approximately $46 million) issued by Banco Inmobiliario Mexicano (BIM) to support the construction of affordable, sustainable, and resilient housing in Mexico.The proceeds from the subscription will be used
