BUENOS Aires, Argentina, (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) announced a technology transfer agreement for the cell-based production of seasonal influenza vaccines, coordinated with CSL Seqirus, using technology developed at its facility in the United States, and Sinergium, based in
WASHINGTON, USA – The US Food and Drug Administration, on Thursday, issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking public comment on potential new standards for in-home opioid disposal products. This effort is part of the agency’s broader work to combat the opioid crisis.Companies selling opioid a
By Caribbean News Global GEORGETOWN, Guyana – President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali is set to represent Guyana at the historic “Shield of the Americas” Summit hosted by United States president Donald Trump in Doral City, Florida, on March 7.The summit brings together heads of state from 12 countries acros
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank), Daniel M. Best, has unveiled a transformative agenda to position the region for long-term resilience, calling this period the Caribbean’s “decade of decision.”Speaking at the bank’s Annual News Conference on March 3,
WASHINGTON, USA – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will close its Resident Representative Office in Paramaribo, Suriname, effective end‑April 2026.The office, headed by Charles Amo‑Yartey, was established in June 2022 to support enhanced engagement following the executive board’s approval of an
By Vanessa JamesKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, has announced that the country has officially entered the reconstruction phase of the hurricane Melissa disaster response, and noted that this transition was supported by the near-completion of utility restoration, a reboundi
St Lucia records first case of Chikungunya virusMembers of the public are advised to ensure that roof gutters and downpipes used to collect rainwater are kept cleanBy Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – “Our public health teams are actively investigating and implementing measures to prevent f
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in collaboration with Esri, a leading company in the development of GIS software (Geographic Information Systems), held a virtual technical session aimed at strengthening countries’ capacities in
Introduction of a visit visa requirement for nationals of Nicaragua and Saint Lucia. The changes will introduce a visit visa requirement for nationals of Nicaragua and nationals of Saint Lucia, which means that these nationals will need to apply for and obtain a visa prior to visiting the UK.Explana
Regional Conference kicks off as FAO Director-General emphasises the need for enhanced coordination and support for farmers to bolster progress in food securityBRASILIA, Brazil – Ministers from around Latin America and the Caribbean region gathered in Brazil’s capital Wednesday to decide on and outl
KINGSTON, Jamaica, (PAHO) – As concerns about the health risks of mercury-added skin-lightening products grow, the Pan American Health Organization convened its National Meeting for the End-of-Project on Eliminating Mercury in Skin Lightening Products in Kingston on February 16, bringing together au
By Chris PattersonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting an estimated 7.5 percent decline in economic performance for the October to December 2025 quarter, compared with the corresponding period in 2024.PIOJ director general, Dr Wayne Henry, explained that t
WASHINGTON, USA – US secretary of agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, joined by US secretary of health and human services Robert F. Kennedy. Jr., and national nutrition advisor at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dr Ben Carson, on Tuesday, to announce the USDA’s commencement of the Dietary Guideli
– Strengthening of Caribbean membership continues as board meets in Lima, PeruLIMA, Peru – CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean has approved the incorporation of St Vincent and the Grenadines as a Series C shareholder country, further extending the reach of the bank’s developmen
