BARBADOS, USA, (PAHO/WHO) – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean hosted Barbados’ newly appointed minister of health and wellness, senator Lisa Cummins, for a high‑level planning meeting focused on PAHO’s Biennial Wor
Even as global growth appears steady, structural labour market weaknesses and escalating conflict in the Middle East threaten incomes and jobs for millions, Gilbert F. Houngbo warns at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.GENEVA, Switzerland, (ILO News) – Global labour markets appear broadly stabl
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a technical assistance grant of USD346,000 to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to support a comprehensive institutional assessment aimed at strengthening the Agency’s ability to support Caribbean count
CASTRIES, St Lucia, (IICA) – Efforts to strengthen sweet potato production and preserve vital genetic resources across the Caribbean are gaining momentum under the Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean Project, now actively engaging stakeholders through a Community of Practice wit
Address by premier Dr Natalio D. Wheatley on the government response to the Global Fuel Crisis and Its Impact on The Virgin Islands – 16 April 2026Dr Natalio D. WheatleyRecent global events, especially the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its effects on vital shipping routes like the Strait o
WASHINGTON, USA — The US Coast Guard announced today that the first two Arctic Security Cutters will be homeported in the State of Alaska. Anticipating delivery of the first Arctic Security Cutters by the end of 2028, the Coast Guard has begun planning to ensure necessary infrastructure and support
By Latonya LintonKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – A tiered pricing mechanism is being implemented, which will see petroleum prices being more closely aligned to global price movements, minister of energy, transport and telecommunications, Daryl Vaz, disclosed during a post-Cabinet press briefing, held at
WASHINGTON, USA – The Special Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the Strengthening of Democratic Institutions in Guatemala concluded its fourth official visit to the country, which took place from April 14 to 16, 2026.The Mission held meetings with the president of the Republi
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) warmly congratulates the Government and people of the Commonwealth of Dominica on the declaration of the country’s inaugural Primary Health Care Week, 13-17 April 2026, observed in honour of Dr Cariss
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a new series of policy briefs to support countries in strengthening long-term care across the Americas, in response to rapid population aging and growing care needs.In Latin America and the Caribbean, an estimated 14.
WASHINGTON, USA – The Organization of American States (OAS) and the company Mastercard signed an agreement today to work together to strengthen cyber resilience in the Americas, during a ceremony held at the headquarters of the hemispheric institution in Washington, DC.The OAS secretary for multidi
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent – St Vincent and the Grenadines has once again demonstrated its growing stature as a premier sailing and sports destination with the successful staging of SVG Sailing Week 2026, an event widely hailed as one of the most dynamic and well-attended editions in many years.This year
By Garfield L. AngusKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is reporting continued progress in advancing the country’s sustainable development agenda aimed at ensuring long-term economic stability, environmental protection, and social well-being.As outlined in its latest
– A regional framework takes shapeWASHINGTON, USA – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has made measurable advances in strengthening epidemic intelligence across the Americas — contributing directly to the broader WHO global architecture for health emergency preparedness and early warning.A
