Caribnews on 03/16/2026

Caribbean shallow-water expanding Guyana–Suriname basin

This month’s Caribbean Energy Week will host a technical workshop on shallow-water drilling as new licensing rounds, exploration wells and infrastructure investment drive growing interest across the regionPARAMARIBO, Suriname – While deepwater discoveries have dominated the Caribbean’s upstream narr

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St Lucia battles water insecurity with short-term measures
Caribnews on 03/15/2026

St Lucia battles water insecurity with short-term measures

SummarySt Lucia opposition queries water authority WASCO.How the 5Cs can assist the Government of Saint Lucia in advancing national initiatives aimed at safeguarding the island’s water resources.Saint Lucia’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2018-2028Saint Lucia’s water insecurity is a civilisation cr

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Caribnews on 03/14/2026

Jamaica’s National Stadium Redevelopment to create over 14,000 jobs

By Donique WestonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Design consultants are currently on the island engaging with key stakeholders to obtain the requisite inputs necessary to inform and finalise the concept design for the redevelopment of the National Stadium, says minister of culture, gender, entertainment

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PAHO reports sustained yellow fever transmission in parts of South America
Caribnews on 03/14/2026

PAHO reports sustained yellow fever transmission in parts of South America

WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued a new epidemiological alert cautioning of sustained yellow fever transmission in parts of South America, with cases continuing to be reported in 2026 and detection occurring in areas beyond the traditional hotspots of t

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Caribnews on 03/13/2026

United States – Ecuador signs agreement on reciprocal trade

WASHINGTON, USA — United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, on Friday, joined Ecuadorian minister of production, foreign trade, and investment Luis Alberto Jaramillo signed the United States–Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade.“President Donald Trump is unlocking commercially meaningful m

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Caribnews on 03/13/2026

Cuban FM highlights success of Cuban medical product NeuralCIM

HAVANA, Cuba, (ACN) – Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla highlighted the positive results of NeuralCIM, a Cuban medical product for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease developed by the Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM).On X, the Cuban diplomat denounced that the blockade imposed by

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Caribnews on 03/13/2026

Venezuelan parliament pushes mining reform to attract foreign capital

The new law revokes state control over mining activities and allows corporations to take disputes to international arbitration instances.By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan National Assembly preliminarily approved a new mining law on Monday as part of continued efforts to

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