Authorities approve 2026–2027 Plan of Action for the Implementation of the Regional Agenda on Governance of Planning and Public Management for Sustainable Development in Latin America and the CaribbeanSANTIAGO, Chile – Planning authorities from Latin America and the Caribbean approved April 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) presented the 2025 Annual Reports of its country offices, detailing the main results of technical cooperation achieved in collaboration with governments and strategic partners across the region.Each report highlights concrete resu
WASHINGTON, USA – The heads of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank Group met today as part of the coordination group they established in early April to maximise their institutions’ response to the energy and economic impacts of the war in the Middle East.At
By Donique WestonKINGSTON, Jamaica – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Agro-Investment Corporation (Agro-Invest), Vivion Scully, is encouraging Jamaicans in the diaspora to tap into investment opportunities within the nation’s agricultural sector, citing Jamaica’s annual food import bill of appro
Nomination Day, April 13, 2026General Elections April 30, 2026.By Caribbean News Global ST JOHN’S Antigua – The Antigua Labour Party (ABLP) has launched a ‘Renaissance Campaign’ with momentum from recent by-election victories in St Peter and St Philip North, that exhibits strength, unity and leader
Coupled with US sanctions waivers, the new law expands incentives for US and Canadian firms to exploit Venezuela’s vast mineral riches.By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan National Assembly unanimously approved a new mining law geared toward attracting foreign investment on
WASHINGTON, USA, (IICA) – Ministers and senior agricultural officials of the Americas called for improving coordination between countries to reduce the vulnerabilities of agrifood systems, mitigate impacts, and capitalise on the opportunities afforded by the current global context of geopolitical an
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Chairman and president of the Export–Import Bank of the United States, John Jovanovic, has reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to deepening economic ties with Guyana during an official visit aimed at advancing key bilateral initiatives.Jovanovic, who has been serving
BARBADOS / ST LUCIA – Saint Lucia to strengthen healthcare delivery with Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) donation of equipment and vehiclesThe initiatives, namely the Building Capacity and Resilience in the Health Sector Project valued at USD $5.2 million and the Building Public Health System Resil
By Garfield L. AngusKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, Floyd Green, says markets are once again well supplied with agricultural produce, following the devastation caused by hurricane Melissa last October, highlighted that crops such as cabbage, lettuce and carr
Haiti is facing “one of the most severe and rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crises in the Western Hemisphere,” a senior UN aid official warned on Friday, underscoring the need for continued global attention to alleviate suffering there. PORT – AU– PRINCE, Haiti – Edem Wosurnu of the UN humanitari
After a 10-day journey around the far side of the Moon, the four astronauts on NASA’s Artemis II mission are set to splash down in the Pacific Ocean late on Friday. NEW YORK, USA – The historic mission, which set a record during its lunar flyby for how far humans have ventured into space, was a sign
The former Stake Bank (Port Coral) project adopts a new operational and management structure under Olo CayeConstruction of the mainland facility in Belize City is expected to commence in the coming weeks, marking the start of Phase 1The development is projected to create 5,500 jobs during constructi
WASHINGTON, USA – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of War (DOW) completed a thorough safety assessment of a high-energy laser counter-drone system. This assessment validated that proper safety controls are in place and that while these systems are at the cutting edge of count
