By Vibhu MishraExtreme heat is pushing global food and farming systems to the brink, threatening the livelihoods of over a billion people as rising temperatures and more frequent heatwaves redefine how food is produced worldwide, a new UN report warns.The joint report by the Food and Agriculture Org
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday positioned Guyana as a rising agricultural powerhouse and a cornerstone of Caribbean food security, during his feature address at the 52nd general meeting of the South American Commission for the Fight Against Foot-and-Mouth Di
ST JOHN’s, Antigua – The ministry of foreign affairs has taken note of a statement circulating in the public domain suggesting that the visa of the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, has been revoked by the government of the United States of America.The ministry wishes to state un
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) – Countries in South America are advancing the consolidation of coordinated early warning systems for public health along the region’s bioceanic corridors, within the framework of the PROTECT project (Pandemic Response Optimization through Engaged Communities and Territories)
Two-Year Milestone of the Program Yields New Actions on Cybersecurity, Capital Markets, and Fiscal ResearchPORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) launched three key regional initiatives on cybersecurity, capital market integration and fiscal policy under its
A New Consensus on Development?SANTIAGO, Chile – International experts reflected on the new frontiers of economic thinking and Latin America and the Caribbean’s development challenges at a high-level seminar organised by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and The Lon
By Special contributorST JOHN’S, Antigua – Antigua and Barbuda is “stepping into a new era, a renaissance shaped by focused development, innovation, and opportunity for all’ cites Melford W. Nicholas at the launch of RENAISSANCE, “The 2026 manifesto sets out a path grounded in delivery and national
BRADES, Montserrat – Montserrat’s premier and minister of finance and economic management, Reuben T. Meade presented a budget of XCD 345.95 M for the 2026/27 financial year. The budget, themed “Economic Restoration and Transformation with Social Empowerment,” was presented against the backdrop of ge
Summary Progress in disease surveillance, laboratory capacity, and emergency preparedness, while stressing that the sustainability of the health workforce remains a pressing priority.The need to accelerate action to stem the loss of skilled professionals and strengthen capabilities, noting the role
By Rochelle WilliamsKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The National Housing Trust (NHT) is shifting focus towards large-scale master plan developments that can deliver housing at the scale Jamaica requires, says Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, the next major project in this regard is the Greater Innswood
By Special contributorST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) launched its manifesto, RENAISSANCE, on April 20, 2026, for the April 30 general elections, focused on – a covenant with the people! “It is built on a record of delivery. It is shaped by a clear understanding of t
$10 million in programming to support resilient Caribbean port infrastructure through the Caribbean Basin Security InitiativeWASHINGTON, USA – On Monday, the US Department of State convened a roundtable with US maritime industry leaders and Caribbean port authorities to advance commercial diplomacy
WASHINGTON, USA – President Trump’s National Security Strategy makes clear: this administration will deny adversarial powers the ability to own or control vital assets or threaten the security and prosperity of the United States in our region. The Department of State is working to advance American l
By Special contributorSt JOHN’S, Antigua – The Renaissance, 2026 manifesto of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), says it will put food security and food sovereignty at the heart of national development, heading into the April 30, 2026, general elections.The Country Programming Framework (C
