USA / THE CARIBBEAN – Six weeks since war erupted in the Middle East, the shockwaves have spread to the Caribbean region, already pushed to the brink, amid fears of a looming El Niño-linked climate disaster.Highlighting the import-heavy status of many Caribbean islands, UN researchers warned April 1
By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – The government of Saint Lucia has introduced a precursor to the 2026/27 budget presentation (policy statement) to be delivered by Prime Minister Philip J Pierre, and the Throne Speech by His Excellency Felix Finisterre, deputy to the Governor General of
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Senator Dominic Smith, mnister of public administration and artificial intelligence, has been selected among 118 outstanding individuals from over 50 countries to join the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) prestigious Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2026.The YGL programme is
WASHINGTON, USA – The US Food and Drug Administration on April 16 undertook an initial step to advance treatment options for men’s health by encouraging sponsors of approved testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) products to contact FDA for information if they are interested in pursuing a potential
BARBADOS, USA, (PAHO/WHO) – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean hosted Barbados’ newly appointed minister of health and wellness, senator Lisa Cummins, for a high‑level planning meeting focused on PAHO’s Biennial Wor
Even as global growth appears steady, structural labour market weaknesses and escalating conflict in the Middle East threaten incomes and jobs for millions, Gilbert F. Houngbo warns at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.GENEVA, Switzerland, (ILO News) – Global labour markets appear broadly stabl
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a technical assistance grant of USD346,000 to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to support a comprehensive institutional assessment aimed at strengthening the Agency’s ability to support Caribbean count
CASTRIES, St Lucia, (IICA) – Efforts to strengthen sweet potato production and preserve vital genetic resources across the Caribbean are gaining momentum under the Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean Project, now actively engaging stakeholders through a Community of Practice wit
Address by premier Dr Natalio D. Wheatley on the government response to the Global Fuel Crisis and Its Impact on The Virgin Islands – 16 April 2026Dr Natalio D. WheatleyRecent global events, especially the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its effects on vital shipping routes like the Strait o
WASHINGTON, USA — The US Coast Guard announced today that the first two Arctic Security Cutters will be homeported in the State of Alaska. Anticipating delivery of the first Arctic Security Cutters by the end of 2028, the Coast Guard has begun planning to ensure necessary infrastructure and support
By Latonya LintonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – A tiered pricing mechanism is being implemented, which will see petroleum prices being more closely aligned to global price movements, minister of energy, transport and telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, disclosed during a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at
WASHINGTON, USA – The Special Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the Strengthening of Democratic Institutions in Guatemala concluded its fourth official visit to the country, which took place from April 14 to 16, 2026.The Mission held meetings with the president of the Republi
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) warmly congratulates the Government and people of the Commonwealth of Dominica on the declaration of the country’s inaugural Primary Health Care Week, 13-17 April 2026, observed in honour of Dr Cariss
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a new series of policy briefs to support countries in strengthening long-term care across the Americas, in response to rapid population aging and growing care needs.In Latin America and the Caribbean, an estimated 14.
