GENEVA, Switzerland – World trade is set to slow in 2026 following stronger than expected growth in 2025 on the back of surging trade in AI-enabling products. World Trade Organization (WTO) economists warn that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could further reduce trade growth if energy price
COLOMBIA – United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that the humanitarian situation in Colombia continues to deteriorate amid armed violence, severe movement restrictions and repeated climate shocks.With up to a 70 percent chance of above-normal rainfall in A
WASHINGTON, USA – The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) will celebrate, from March 23 to 27, 2026, under the coordination of the Office of the Assistant Secretary General, the IX Inter-American Week for People of African Descent in the Americas, established as one of
USA / MEXICO – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in collaboration with authorities from five countries in the region (Argentina, Belize, Colombia, Mexico, and Paraguay), as well as various strategic partners, held the workshop titled “Strengthening Legislative and Regulatory Frameworks to
KINGSTON, Jamaica, (UNDP) – Another milestone in innovative partnerships for environmental sustainability was established March 19, when the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) officially joined forces on Jamaica’s national climate and ecosys
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has issued a strong call for Guyana’s private sector to take the lead in navigating mounting global economic pressures, urging businesses to play a central role in stabilising prices, sustaining growth, and protecting consumers.Addressing t
USA / St Kitts – The IMF-Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre (CARTAC) conducted a technical assistance mission to St. Kitts and Nevis during September 22–October 1, 2025, at the request of the statistics division, to support the rebasing of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and strengthen nati
ST GEORGE’S Grenada, (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), working closely with Grenada’s ministry of health, is emphasising the importance of community trust, including faith-based engagement, and clear communication in advancing national efforts to prevent cervical cancer.These pri
WASHINGTON, USA — Rebalancing water use across the global food system is key to meeting future food demand sustainably and could generate 245 million long-term jobs, largely in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new World Bank Group report launched today.The report – Nourish and Flourish: Water Solu
NASSAU, The Bahamas – Top-level Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) leadership, senior regional government officials, and global development finance decision-makers will convene in The Bahamas from June 1–5, 2026, to accelerate the Caribbean’s development trajectory when the bank holds the 56th annual
At Caribbean Energy Week in Paramaribo, the Amapá Economic Development Agency – led by President Wandenberg Pitaluga Filho – will outline how Brazil’s northern state is building ports, logistics and exploration capacity to connect with regional energy investment flowsPARAMARIBO, Suriname – The Amapá
By CARICOM SecretariatGEORGETOWN, Guyana – New HIV infections remain unacceptably high in the Caribbean, with approximately 15,000 new cases each year: one in four among young people aged 15–24. This was a key message delivered by Dr Frank Anthony, minister of health, Guyana, chair of the PANCAP exe
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – President Dr Mohammed Irfaan Ali has signalled a renewed push for the establishment of an oil refinery in Guyana, described as a critical national security priority amid escalating global energy uncertainties and supply chain disruptions.Addressing the 136th general meeti
By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Philip J. Pierre, together with senior government officials and officials of the judiciary, March 19, 2026, opened the Criminal Backlog Reduction Court, marking another important step in strengthening the administration of
