Essequibo is and will remain Guyana’s, says president Ali
Caribnews on 05/26/2026

Essequibo is and will remain Guyana’s, says president Ali

President Ali speaks from Essequibo on Diamond JubileeGuyana rise to global economic powerhouseGEORGEOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, used the eve of Guyana’s 60th Independence anniversary to deliver one of his strongest public statements

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Innovative debt solutions for a resilient Caribbean
Caribnews on 05/26/2026

Innovative debt solutions for a resilient Caribbean

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) will convene regional and international experts for a high-level seminar examining how innovative debt instruments can help Caribbean countries strengthen resilience, unlock fiscal space, and advance sustainable development.The se

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Is Raúl Castro indictment the pretext for an invasion of Cuba?
Caribnews on 05/26/2026

Is Raúl Castro indictment the pretext for an invasion of Cuba?

Meeks issues statement on Raúl Castro IndictmentCaribbean Bloodshed? The Cuban Invasion – Peter PolackWASHINGTON, USA – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s indictment of former Cuban pres

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Countries of the Americas advance in monitoring policy on Health Workforce 2030
Caribnews on 05/26/2026

Countries of the Americas advance in monitoring policy on Health Workforce 2030

WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) — Representatives from ministries of health from nine countries in the region of the Americas met in Quito, Ecuador, to advance the validation of a common monitoring mechanism for the policy on Health Workforce 2030, a key framework for strengthening human resources for healt

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Caribnews on 05/25/2026

Popular movements protest US Military Drills in Caracas

US SOUTHCOM commander Francis Donovan oversaw the exercises and reportedly met with Venezuelan leaders on Saturday.By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuelan grassroots organisations took to the streets on Saturday to protest the US holding “rapid response” military drills in Caracas

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IDB Invest Sustainability Week opens in Barbados
Caribnews on 05/25/2026

IDB Invest Sustainability Week opens in Barbados

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (GIS) – IDB Invest will open Sustainability Week 2026, May 26, in Barbados, marking the first time this flagship private sector and investment-focused event held in the Caribbean.The opening day will feature senior public and private sector leaders, including Mia Mottley, prime

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IDB Invest supports Acelen Renewables’ fuel production expansion in Brazil
Caribnews on 05/25/2026

IDB Invest supports Acelen Renewables’ fuel production expansion in Brazil

WASHINGTON, USA – IDB Invest approved financing of $109 million for Acelen Renewables to support the expansion of aviation fuel production in the state of Bahia, in Brazil, helping the supply of international markets amid strong demand.The project involves the development, construction, and operatio

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Caribnews on 05/25/2026

Why green investment needs smarter rules to benefit developing countries

Investment in clean energy can create opportunities for local jobs, skills or industrial capacity, but these benefits are not automatic.Many older investment treaties were designed before climate transition became a policy priority.Some treaty provisions may limit governments’ flexibility to support

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Caribnews on 05/25/2026

Can coffee help protect biodiversity?

UNCTAD is supporting sustainable arabica coffee in Lao PDR, Thailand and Viet Nam to strengthen exports, improve livelihoods and protect ecosystems as global markets demand greener production.GENEVA, Switzerland – Every morning, millions of people reach for a cup of coffee. Behind each cup lies a gr

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