PANAMA CITY, Panama – The 56th General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) begins today in Panama, at the invitation of the host country. This is the third time that an OAS General Assembly has been held in the Central American nation. Previous sessions took place in 1996 and 2007.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (PAHO/WHO) – The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory in Barbados has been designated a Collaborating Centre for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), a move that strengthens regional capaci
Cuts are deep, broad, and driven by donors—leaving policymakers with few easy optionsBy Chie Aoyagi, Maurizio Leonardi, Athene Laws, and Hamza MighriFor decades, official development assistance has been a central pillar of financing in sub-Saharan Africa. That pillar is now weakening—quickly and bro
BRASILIA, (IICA) – In a global scenario increasingly marked by droughts, erosion, and pressure on water resources, Brazil is relying on a quiet and often underestimated ally: farmers. Through projects that combine environmental conservation, watershed restoration, and sustainable soil management, ru
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – The government of Guyana is moving to formally structure Guyana’s creative industries under a defined “Orange Economy” framework, positioning culture and creativity as a key economic pillar alongside tourism, minister of tourism, industry and commerce Susan Rodrigues has
PANAMA CITY, Panama – Antigua and Barbuda and the Republic of Honduras formally established diplomatic relations today through the signing of a Joint Communiqué during a ceremony held in Panama City on the margins of meetings of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) and the Organization of Ameri
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Friday announced plans for creating a national mining consortium that would allow miners and ordinary Guyanese to collectively participate in large-scale mining opportunities through a world-class, locally owned company.The announcement
By CARICOM SecretariatGUYANA / GRENADA – Dickon Mitchell, prime minister of Grenada, has called for urgent and deeper regional cooperation to accelerate digital transformation across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).Prime Minister Mitchell, the lead head of government with responsibility for scienc
By Special contributorROSEAU, Dominica – In an exclusive follow-up interview with Cal Murad, Project Director of MMC Development Ltd., June 17, 2026 — confirmed that recent negotiations and agreements with the Government of Dominica have ‘hitherto to be honoured’ and that ‘arbitration was reactivate
By Serena GrantKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Improving the ease with which Jamaicans overseas can access services and conduct business with their homeland is a key objective of the government’s digital transformation efforts.Trevor Forrest, senior advisor to minister without portfolio in the office of
Botswana, Eswatini, Ghana, Namibia and Zambia presented investable projects during the Commonwealth Capital Connector at Reuters Events Investment London 2026. Projects ranged from upgrading an international airport, developing an integrated water-transport system to connect two cities, to construct
By Matthew YatesGRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Premier and minister for financial services and commerce, André Ebanks MP, successfully concluded official engagements in Washington, DC aimed at bolstering Cayman Islands relationships with key United States government, congressional, regulatory and fi
The Rodríguez administration is hoping to add more than 7,000 MW to the grid over the next five years by turning to the private sector.By Silvana Solano RodríguezMERIDA, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan government has signed two agreements with foreign companies as part of efforts to bolster
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Caribbean healthcare, economic development, and regional resilience took centre stage at Signal Jamaica, hosted by We WHISTLE Global’s (WHISTLE), private diaspora leadership group.The event, which took place June 17, saw members of the global Caribbean diaspora gathered at S H
