Statement from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. PowellWASHINGTON, USA – On Friday, the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to my testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last June. That testimony concerned in part
ST JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda – The government of Antigua and Barbuda strongly rejects the misleading and inaccurate claims recently circulated regarding the nation’s relationship with the United States, the status of the West Indies Oil Company (WIOC), and the operation of the Citizenship by Inves
Address to the Nation, Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre and Minister for Finance, Justice, National Security, Constituency Development and People Empowerment Fellow Saint Lucians, as we welcome a new year, I extend warm New Year’s greetings to you and your families, at home and abroad. I do so with a
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The government of Antigua and Barbuda wishes to clarify the status and scope of the Non-Binding Understanding between the governments of Antigua and Barbuda and the United States of America regarding third-country nationals, including refugees.First, the public is advised that t
The UWI RegionalKINGSTON, Jamaica – The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has announced the continuation of its 2025 Graduation Season following a postponement due to hurricane Melissa.The Global Campus and Mona Campus ceremonies are set to take place this month with a virtual ceremony for the
HONDURAS / USA – The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) expresses its concern over the actions of a limited, non-plural group of Honduran deputies who convened without respecting the rules of parliamentary law to adopt a decision aimed at obstructing the peaceful transi
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) – The Pan American Journal of Public Health, the scientific publication of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), recently published a special issue dedicated to strengthening primary health care to address noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the Americas.NCDs—including
By Vibhu MishraNEW YORK, USA – Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed regret over the decision by the United States to withdraw from a number of UN entities, while underscoring that the system will continue to deliver on all its mandates.“As we have consistently underscored, assessed contr
Narco-trafficking, international law, the oil industry, Caribbean and Latin American governments are in sharp focus.Regional governments will have to function differently in 2026.More US action expected.By CNG InsightThe United States military, in the execution of military operation ‘Absolute resolv
Venezuela’s state oil company suggested that an eventual agreement could mirror existing deals with multinational firms such as Chevron.By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Trump administration has vowed to control Venezuelan oil sales for an “indefinite” period in the wake of the Jan
WASHINGTON, USA – In alignment with the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the US Department of the Treasury has notified the Green Climate Fund (GCF) that the United States is withdrawing from the Fund and stepping down from its
By GIS GrenadaST GEORGE’S, Grenada — The government of Grenada wishes to reassure international partners, travellers, and the global community of Grenada’s enduring status as a safe, secure, and desired destination for residents and visitors alike.In response to the recent Level Two Travel Advisory
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Patients are set to benefit from improved diagnostic services with the establishment of Guyana’s first-ever Biosafety Level Three (BSL-3) laboratory, which will enable the safe testing of dangerous and complex samples locally.Minister of health Dr Frank Anthony said that
By Sir Ronald SandersWASHINGTON, USA – The government of Antigua and Barbuda is aware of public concern following reports that Antiguan and Barbudan nationals may, in limited circumstances, be required to post a visa bond when applying for a visitor visa to the United States.It is important to clari
